Preschool (children 5 and under)

arturo's art & me

Selected Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 11:00 a.m.­-12:30 p.m.
Members free/nonmembers $10 (per pair)

For 3–­5 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will work together to look at works of art, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity. Class size is limited to twelve pairs. To register call 214-922-1822.

Feathered Friends
Wednesday, March 10, or
Thursday March 11, or
Saturday, March 13 (FULL)

Coast to Coast
Wednesday, April 7, or
Thursday, April 8, or
Saturday, April 10

Materials & Meanings
Wednesday, May 12, or
Thursday, May 13, or
Saturday, May 15

toddler art

Selected Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–noon; please select one class day per month

For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up. We will look at a work of art in the museum galleries and then play with our new friends in Arturo’s Nest, the Museum’s kid-friendly space. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size is limited to twelve pairs.
 
Free with admission; registration required. To register or to be put on a waiting list for filled classes, please call 214-922-1312 or e-mail lhanson@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Light
Tuesday, March 9, (FULL) or
Friday, March 12 (FULL)

Flowers
Tuesday, April 13, (FULL) or
Friday, April 16 (FULL)

The Ocean
Tuesday, May 18, (FULL) or
Friday, May 21 (FULL)

Chocolate
Tuesday, June 8 (FULL), or
Friday, June 11 (FULL)

first tuesdays

Tuesday, April 6
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Enjoy FREE general admission and a fun-filled day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children. Families, playgroups, day cares, and homeschoolers are welcome!

April 6: Earth Day >>schedule of events
May 4: Cinco de Mayo

arturo’s preschool

A free program for preschool, homeschool, and daycare groups (children ages 3 to 5)
Available Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

In the Museum galleries, we will take an up-close look at a work of art, read a featured picture book, and try out games and movement activities. The gallery visit is followed by an art-making project in the Art Studio, where children can explore their ideas through a variety of materials and techniques and take home their unique creations. Program themes and projects change each month, so there is always something new to do!

This program is free. To check availability, call 214-922-1312. Registration is required at least three weeks in advance. Group size is limited to thirty children per program; one adult chaperone is required for every ten students. Click here for the 2009-2010 flyer.

Upcoming Themes

March: Feathered Friends
April: Coast to Coast
May: Materials & Meanings

materials & me

Selected Saturdays, 1:00–­3:00 p.m. and
Late Night Fridays (third Friday of the month except December), 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Arturo's Nest

In this experience just for 2–­4 year olds, we'll bring out our Museum Toolkit to investigate materials artists use and then look at a work of art in the galleries.

March 27: Wood
April 10: Light

texture quilt

Saturday, March 13, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Arturo's Nest

Experience art on your hands and knees! Designed just for babies and toddlers, the Texture Quilt allows little ones to crawl, sit, and experiment with a variety of materials.

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Find out more about our programs for families, get an insider's look at the Dallas Museum of Art, try art activities at home, and share with us your experiences with art at our new blog just for families, We Art Family. Visit at dmafamily.wordpress.com.

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