Programs

Youth and Family

Make memories every month at Family Day, get creative in studio programs, and play and learn with your toddler in the <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/programs/youth-and-family/family-center/">Family Center</a>.

<div>Inspired by the special photography exhibition “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/just-kids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/just-kids/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1585409906116000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEw7tJh82eiSvmRcEPuta7oQ4fMeg">Just Kids</a>,&#8221; we’ll celebrate the creative visions and talents of young people with activities made by and for kids. Let’s have fun making portraits, dancing, and listening to music together—virtually!</div>
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Celebrate and learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with puppetry by Oanh Vu and Denise Hanh Hyunh, collage making, and pickling. In addition, hear stories from indigenous artists Julie Buffalohead and children’s book author Teresa Peterson, be inspired to dance outside with Kenna Camara-Cottman, and connect with nature with Sidewalk Plant Lab to find strength and joy!
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Virtual Family Day: Stories of Resilience

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To shift focus to the most pressing needs of rebuilding our communities with love, join us for “Family Day(s) for Action: Yes Justice Yes Peace!” which will share family-friendly resources and activities centering Black Lives Matter throughout the month of June. Mia’s Family Programs commits to continue to uplift and celebrate local Black artists, storytellers, and community members so that all children and families can truly see and feel that Black lives matter.
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Virtual Family Day(s) of Action: Yes Justice Yes Peace!

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Thank you for joining us for a virtual Family Day! Inspired by the special exhibit “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/when-home-wont-let-you-stay-art-and-migration/">When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Art and Migration</a>”, this month we’re asking: What is a home? And how do you make one? Share stories of migration and home making through art and storytelling.
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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by joining virtual Family Day: Open Books Open Hearts. Fall in love with books of all kinds listening to stories by local authors and artists, making your own book and printmaking, and watching a virtual puppet show featuring a huge pop up book!
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Virtual Family Day: Open Books, Open Hearts

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Be dazzled by the strength and brilliance of metal arts in Mia’s collection, some made thousands of years ago. Hear music played on metal gongs and cymbals by the Sumunar Gamelan Ensemble, and learn how to shine together through complicated times from therapist parents Jamil and Sara from Creative Kuponya. Quiz yourself about metal arts, and use household items to make your own mirror inspired by ancient bronze mirrors.
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How can maps tell us more about our past, present, and future? Explore many kinds of maps from Mia’s collection and be inspired to create a map of your own world! Learn how stars helped people navigate and make your own constellation projector. Listen to the story “A Map into the World” by local author Kao Kalia Yang, deepen your knowledge about Asia and the Asian diaspora exploring the new Arts of Global Asia website, and celebrate Indigenous People’s Day learning more about Indigenous history and culture.
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Celebrate community love and joy during this Family Day, inspired by “Foot in the Door,” an open exhibition for Minnesota artists of all ages held once every 10 years. Hear thoughts on the all-virtual exhibition from Chappal, a talking slipper from the Indian subcontinent, and be inspired to make your own “foot” wear. Try collaborative art projects, like co-creating a creative power grid and playing the Exquisite Corpse, a surrealist drawing game. Take advice on how to reach new heights, love fiercely, and wear fabulous outfits with a video made by Chicks on Sticks stilting around Mia.
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Is writing an art form? Yes! Many cultures around the world consider calligraphy, the art of handwriting, one of the most important forms of artistic expression. Explore beautiful penmanship with activities related to two exhibitions at Mia: “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/art-artists/explore/khatt-islami/">Khatt Islami: Sacred Scripts from Islamic Africa</a>,” and “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/20-dances-japanese-calligraphy-then-and-now/">20 Dances: Japanese Calligraphy Then and Now</a>.” Try writing in new alphabets and characters, guided by local artists like Wenwen Liao and Ayan Ahmed. Create noteworthy letters with your fancy script to send to loved ones this season.
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Youth and Teen Studio Programs: Collage Construction

Virtual Family Day

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With a variety of art-making ideas, fun activities, and learning resources, you can engage with Mia from wherever you are. 
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How-to videos. coloring pages, and more activities to try at home.
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Connect with Mia&#8217;s collection and learn more about art through worksheets and self-guided virtual tours.
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Curriculum materials, hands-on activities and scavenger hunts, and mini audio stops for K-12 educators and learners.
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Purchase an at-home art kit to receive materials, art projects, and access to our our instructors online, all inspired by Mia&#8217;s Youth and Teen Studio Programs. Fall 2020 Art Kits are available now for kids ages 6-14. To learn more about Mia&#8217;s Studio Programs, click <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/programs/youth-and-family/youth-teen-studio-programs/">here</a>.
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Art From Home

Learn how to design characters and create your very own short comics, all inspired by Pop artworks in Mia’s collection. Led by instructor Fiona Avocado. The office hours for this kit will take place from December 21-23.
Families will choose either a morning or afternoon session for the office hours of this kit at registration. Registration for this kit closes on December 11. 
Morning session: 10-11AM 
Afternoon session: 1-2PM
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Ages 6-10: Creating Comics (December 21-23)

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From tiny pamphlets to full publications, zines have a rich and exciting history. Study examples in Mia’s collection, then make your own personal zines. Led by instructor Graci Horne. The office hours for this kit will take place from December 21-23.
Families will choose either a morning or afternoon session for the office hours of this kit at registration. Registration for this kit closes on December 11. 
Morning session: 11:30AM-12:30PM 
Afternoon session: 2:30-3:30PM
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Celebrate the coming of the New Year by exploring different skills and materials to tap into your creativity. Get inspired by works in Mia’s collection, then use your imagination to create your own mixed media portrait. Led by teaching Artist Laura Wennstrom. The office hours for this kit will take place on December 28, 30, and January 1.
Families will choose either a morning or afternoon session for the office hours of this kit at registration. Registration for this kit closes on December 11. 
Morning session: 10-11AM 
Afternoon session: 1-2PM
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Ages 6-10: Art-Making for the New Year (December 28-January 1)

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Study artworks from Mia’s reinstalled Himalayan, South, and Southeast Asian art gallery. Then, learn techniques to “paint” with yarn, string, and other fibers. Led by teaching artist Jason Kehrer. The office hours for this kit will take place on December 28, 30, and January 1. Registration for this kit closes on December 11.
Families will choose either a morning or afternoon session for the office hours of this kit at registration. 
Morning session: 11:30AM-12:30PM 
Afternoon session: 2:30-3:30PM
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Ages 10-14: Fiber Arts Painting (December 28-January 1)

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Youth and Teen Studio Programs

Upcoming Open Studios

Youth and Teen Studio Programs: Mixed Media

Free Open Studios

Mia's family center with pillows, a small table and stools, and a large cutout of a dog on a wall.

Family Center

Upcoming Family Days

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