Live Creative, Akron Art Museum, Spring 2015

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID AKRON, OHIO PERMIT NO. 30 SCHOOLTOURS Who doesn’t love a field trip? There is really no reason not to bring your students to the Akron Art Museum this year. Our tours are fun, educational, and interactive- no boring lectures here, thank you very much. The museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection address themes and concepts that apply to all subject areas from art to math to science and everything in between. If those aren’t reasons enough, the museum can reimburse your school or district for transportation and substitute teacher costs. To schedule a visit online, click here: http://akronartmuseum.org/k12tours/ Or, contact Associate Educator Gina Thomas McGee [email protected] 330.376.9186 x247 School Tours are made possible by gifts from the Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust, the Haslinger Family Foundation and The Welty Family Foundation. AkronArtMuseum.org LIVE CREATIVE SPRING 2015 One South High Akron, Ohio 44308 AkronArtMuseum.org For more information call 330.376.9186 return service requested. postmaster: dated material. do not delay. FAMILYDAYS For all ages and their grown-ups Family Open Studio Saturday, April 18 • 12-4pm Join us in celebrating our youngest learners as we recognize the Explore the galleries and make art in response to your family’s experiences. No registration is required for this program, just drop-in! Free museum admission and activities. No registration required. For more information go to AkronArtMuseum.org/calendar or call 330.376.9186. Family Days are made possible with support from the Dominion Foundation, the R.C. Musson & Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation, and George and Sue Klein.

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The Live Creative brochure features the Akron Art Museum's Live Creative programs for families and children. Programs include Art Babes for ages 0-18 months, Story Times for All Ages, Creative Playdates for 0-5 year olds, Kids Studio Classes for ages 7-12, and Family Days. This brochure also contains information about School Tours, including how to schedule them online, who to contact at the art museum and information about reimbursement for transportation and substitute teacher costs.

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SCHOOLTOURSWho doesn’t love a field trip? There is really no reason not to bring your students to the Akron Art Museum this year. Our tours are fun, educational, and interactive- no boring lectures here, thank you very much. The museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection address themes and concepts that apply to all subject areas from art to math to science and everything in between. If those aren’t reasons enough, the museum can reimburse your school or district for transportation and substitute teacher costs.

To schedule a visit online, click here: http://akronartmuseum.org/k12tours/

Or, contact Associate Educator Gina Thomas [email protected] x247

School Tours are made possible by gifts from the Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust, the Haslinger Family Foundation and The Welty Family Foundation.

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FAMILYDAYSFor all ages and their grown-ups

Family Open StudioSaturday, April 18 • 12-4pm

Join us in celebrating our youngest learners as we recognize the

Explore the galleries and make art in response to your family’s experiences. No registration is required for this program, just drop-in!

Free museum admission and activities. No registration required. For more information go to AkronArtMuseum.org/calendar or call 330.376.9186.

Family Days are made possible with support from the Dominion Foundation, the R.C. Musson & Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation, and George and Sue Klein.

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ARTBABES11:15am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-1:45pmFor 0-18 month olds and their grown-ups

Awaken your baby’s early neuron connections with rocking rhymes and bouncy songs in the galleries. Look, listen and laugh together through playful small group interactions and watch your baby’s self-awareness grow.

Baby Loves Bling: Shiny Objects and Art That Glows Thursday, March 26

Sense and Soothing: Pint-Sized Baby Massage Thursday, April 23

Reach, Breathe, Embrace: Baby Yoga Wednesday, May 21

Cost per class $10/member child, $15/non-member child. Parents are required to stay. Registration required at AkronArtMuseum.org/eventregistration or call 330.376.9186.

Art Babes is made possible with support from the Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation.

CREATIVEPLAYDATESFor 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups

Little ones learn best through intuitive, open-ended play that feeds their senses. Celebrate your child’s wonder by setting aside time for a play date together. Follow your child’s natural instinct to wiggle, squeal and make a mess while making new friends at the museum.

A Beautiful MessThursday, March 5 • 11:15 am – 12:30 pm

Growing-Up-Creative PartyThursday, April 16 • 11:15 am – 1:30 pmJoin us in celebrating our youngest learners as we recognize the

Namaste, Ladybug: Yoga in the GardenThursday, May 72 Sessions (limited attendance, 20 per session)11:15am-12pm1pm-1:45pm

Free museum admission and activities. Registration required at AkronArtMuseum.org/eventregistration or call 330.376.9186.

Creative Playdates are made possible with support from the Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation.

KIDS STUDIO CLASSESSaturdays • 1 – 3 pmRecommended for ages 7-12

Venture beyond the ordinary classroom and explore real art up-close, investigate why art is made and decode the ideas behind imagery. Guided by artist educators, students create with unique materials, experimental processes and concepts that build their creative confidence.

Beautiful Creatures: Pokémon-Inspired Layered PaintingsSaturday, March 14

Minecraft Mansions: Decadent Architecture in Creative ModeSaturday, April 4

Comic Android Lab: Where Drawings Come Alive!Saturday, May 2

Cost per class $10/member child, $15/non-member child. Parents are welcome but not required to stay. Registration required at AkronArtMuseum.org/eventregistration or call 330.376.9186.

Kids Studio Classes are made possible with support from the Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation.

STORYTIMEThursdays • 11:15 am – 12:30 pmFor all ages and their grown-ups

Engage your tiny book lover in an interactive storytelling experience where art and story become one through song, rhyme and imagery. After the book ends, we’ll keep the story going with fun art activities in the lobby.

Tales of Beauty Thursday, March 19

Secrets Told in the Garden Thursday, April 9

Magic InventionsThursday, May 14

Free museum admission and activities. No registration required. For more information go to AkronArtMuseum.org/calendar or call 330.376.9186.

Story Time is made possible with support from the Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation.