Art Play!

Art Play! is your chance to experiment–a different medium each month–on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios! No prompts, no rules, just play.

Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

Upcoming events
December 7 and 21: Seasonal Cards
Make a mixed-media card for friends or family this holiday season. Options include watercolor, collage, and more.

January 4 and 18: Pastels
What’s the difference between oil pastels and chalk pastels? How do they work together, or not? Find out in this open studio.

February 1 and 15: Collage
Collage is a technique that uses materials like paper, photographs, and fabric, that are ultimately glued onto a larger surface. We’ll have all those supplies and more this month!

March 1 and 15: Assemblage
Assemblage is a work of art created by grouping objects together; usually objects unrelated to one another. Pull from materials found across Mia’s storage spaces to create your own assemblage.

April 5 and 19: Printmaking
There are numerous forms of printmaking, from etching to screenprint. This month, we’ll focus on relief printing: woodcut and linocut, both done through carving. For younger guests, make your own stamp while “carving” foam!

May 3 and 17: Additive Sculpture
A sculpture is a three-dimensional work made using additive and subtractive techniques. We’ll try two types of additive sculpture: wire sculpture, and paper mâché.

June 7 and 21: Ink
Drawing inks are liquid inks used for drawing or writing. This includes everything from sharpies to quill pens; we’ll have both of those and more!