Children’s Morning

Children’s Morning

May 7, 10 am
Associate/Family-level members and above

Members’ children or grandchildren ages 5 to 12 are invited to enjoy art activities in the galleries and refreshments in the Education Studio at this annual spring event.
10am to noon

Visiting the work of Thomas Demand

This program for families with young children, ages 4 and up, is led by a docent and includes a story and short gallery project designed by the education department. Both the story and project focus on selected works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the information desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited to 20 participants; admission is free. 4-4:45 pm

Visiting the work of Jim Dine

This program for families with young children, ages 4 and up, is led by a docent and includes a story and short gallery project designed by the education department. Both the story and project focus on selected works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the information desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited to 20 participants; admission is free. 4-4:45 pm

MaryEllen Lacy and Harmony Padgett

Two sessions of this free program are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

Shelby Cunningham and Christopher Blay

Two sessions of this free program are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!

CANCELLED
FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!
This program for children between the ages of 9 and 12 takes a closer look at the contemporary art in this season's FOCUS exhibition featuring the work of artist Thomas Demand. Each class spends time in the galleries looking and talking about the work before proceeding to the studio for an art activity and further discussion. Sign up early; space is limited.
 $20 per session; $15 for members (Scholarships are available. Please call 817.840.2121.)

May 21, 10 am-noon

Spring Break Wonders

Take advantage of family programming at the Modern over the course of the week while your school-aged children are on Spring Break. Each session is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on selected works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required. Attendance is limited to 45 children per session; admission is free.

March 14 – Focusing on Color
March 15 – Focusing on Line
March 16 – Focusing on Shape
March 17 – Focusing on Value

Haley Fowler and Luke Harnden

Two sessions of this free program are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm