Programs

Youth and Family


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<p>Activities and videos inspired by Mia&#8217;s Family Day to enjoy with your family, wherever you are.</p>
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<p>Make new friends and introduce your child to the wonders of art in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting at Mini Mia. This free program, for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, takes place on the first Wednesday of every month.</p>
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<p>Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each 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.</p>
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<p>Studio Sessions are Mia’s monthly art classes. These classes offer experienced artmakers and curious novices alike the opportunity to create projects inspired by Mia’s collection and special exhibitions.</p>
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<p>With a variety of art-making ideas, fun activities, and learning resources, you can engage with Mia from wherever you are.</p>
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<p>Mia’s Family Center is a drop-in space for families to enjoy kid-friendly books and toys or just let out a little energy. A private restroom and nursing room are available. Open daily during museum hours.</p>
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<h2 class="h2-large-alt">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>.</h2>
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Art Play!

Studio Sessions

<p>Move over Van Gogh, there’s a new artist in town! Engage your creative side during Mia Studio Sessions.</p>
<p>Studio Sessions are Mia’s monthly art classes, hosted on the second Sunday of each month. These classes offer experienced artmakers and curious novices alike the opportunity to create projects inspired by Mia’s collection and special exhibitions. Each month a teaching artist will select a new subject or medium to explore, and you’ll walk away with expanded knowledge and skills, plus a personal work of art. The only prerequisites for this class are curiosity and an open mind.</p>
<p>Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.</p>
<p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:studioprograms@artsmia.org">studioprograms@artsmia.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>January 12: Drawing</strong><br />
In this workshop, you’ll explore mark-making and expressive color choices inspired by the theatrical work of 19th-century French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Mia’s exhibition “At the Moulin Rouge.”</p>
<p>Teaching Artist Sophia Weisensel will give a brief history of Toulouse-Lautrec and his artistry. Then you’ll work with a live model for a guided drawing lesson. To end the class, join Sophia in the galleries and explore the exhibition “At the Moulin Rouge.”<br />
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"Vitality Arts: Horizon Line Intro to Mural Painting" workshop at Mia.

<p>Art Play! is your chance to experiment&#8211;a different medium each month&#8211;on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia&#8217;s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios! No prompts, no rules, just play. </p>
<p>Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities. </p>
<p><strong>Upcoming events</strong><br />
December 7 and 21: Seasonal Cards<br />
Make a mixed-media card for friends or family this holiday season. Options include watercolor, collage, and more.</p>
<p>January 4 and 18: Pastels<br />
What&#8217;s the difference between oil pastels and chalk pastels? How do they work together, or not? Find out in this open studio.</p>
<p>February 1 and 15: Collage<br />
Collage is a technique that uses materials like paper, photographs, and fabric, that are ultimately glued onto a larger surface. We&#8217;ll have all those supplies and more this month!</p>
<p>March 1 and 15: Assemblage<br />
Assemblage is a work of art created by grouping objects together; usually objects unrelated to one another. Pull from materials found across Mia&#8217;s storage spaces to create your own assemblage. </p>
<p>April 5 and 19: Printmaking<br />
There are numerous forms of printmaking, from etching to screenprint. This month, we&#8217;ll focus on relief printing: woodcut and linocut, both done through carving. For younger guests, make your own stamp while &#8220;carving&#8221; foam!</p>
<p>May 3 and 17: Additive Sculpture<br />
A sculpture is a three-dimensional work made using additive and subtractive techniques. We&#8217;ll try two types of additive sculpture: wire sculpture, and paper mâché. </p>
<p>June 7 and 21: Ink<br />
Drawing inks are liquid inks used for drawing or writing. This includes everything from sharpies to quill pens; we&#8217;ll have both of those and more!</p>


Upcoming Family Programs

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Youth and Family

Youth and Family

Make memories every month at Family Day, get creative in studio programs, and play and learn with your toddler in the Family Center.

Family Day

Mini Mia

Art Play!

Studio Sessions

Art From Home

Family Center