Taking It to the Streets: Vitality Arts at Mia

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 Taking It to the Streets:
 
 Vitality Arts at Mia
 
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Age does not hinder artistic expression. This exhibition features art made by participants in two Vitality Arts workshops for older adults 55 and better, that took place this summer. Working with two well-known local street artists, Luis Fitch and Cadex Herrera, the students explored the exciting world of street art, graffiti, and mural making.
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Vitality Arts: The Art of Weaving: An Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

Vitality Arts: Portraiture for Everyone!

Tapestry weaving has been practiced across cultures for more than two thousand years and is a fascinating contemporary art form. Weavings can be created using inexpensive tools and simple techniques, making it a highly engaging and accessible medium.
This five-session workshop, led by visual artist, designer, and tapestry weaver Lynda Monick-Isenberg, will teach you how to weave patterns and pictorial designs in brilliant colors and textures. You will prepare the frame loom, practice fundamental weaving techniques, and finish the textile—all within a collaborative learning environment. We will visit Mia’s galleries to view works in the museum’s textile collection and learn about tapestry’s place in historical and contemporary art.
Tuesdays (five weeks), 1 to 4 p.m. 
November 12–December 10, 2024 
Studio 112 at Mia 
No experience necessary 
All materials provided 
Anyone 55+ is welcome to register
We offer a limited number of scholarships and a sliding scale of ticket prices to accommodate all learners. 
Pay what you can: $225 / $175 / $125 
Please email <a href="mailto:vitalityarts@artsmia.org">vitalityarts@artsmia.org</a> for scholarship information.
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Have you always wanted to try portrait drawing but didn’t know where to start? Mia’s beginner portraiture class will help you gain the skills and confidence to succeed at drawing the human face. Each week students will create gesture drawings, contour drawings, and even collage from a live model. We’ll explore a range of drawing styles, such as cubism, realism, and cartoon art, and take short tours of Mia’s galleries to inspire and inform our projects.
Wednesdays (five weeks), 1 to 4 p.m. 
October 23 – November 20, 2024
Studio 112 at Mia 
No experience necessary 
All materials provided 
Anyone 55+ is welcome to register
We offer a limited number of scholarships and a sliding scale of ticket prices to accommodate all learners. 
Pay what you can: $225 / $175 / $125
Please email <a href="mailto:vitalityarts@artsmia.org">vitalityarts@artsmia.org</a> for scholarship information.

Taking It to the Streets: Vitality Arts at Mia

Taking It to the Streets: Vitality Arts at Mia

August 23, 2024 - December 8, 2024Katherine Kierland Herberger Gallery, Community Commons Free Exhibition

August 23, 2024 - December 8, 2024
Katherine Kierland Herberger Gallery, Community Commons
Free Exhibition