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Family Experiences
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FAMILY AUDIO TOUR
Join Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot, for an interactive Family Audio Tour. Three fun-filled tours are available for ages 5–11 at the Visitor Services Desk at no charge.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Presented by Starbucks Coffee
Third Fridays (except December), November 21, 6:00 p.m.–midnight
Included in general admission to the Museum; some special exhibitions require an additional ticket
Studio Creations
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Explore different creative techniques to create your own work of art inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Museum.
Yoga for Kids!
6:30–7:00 p.m.
Join Arturo and our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses!
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m.
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.
First Tuesdays
for young children and their adult companion
November 4 and December 2
Admission to the Museum is free the first Tuesday of every month. All activities take place in the Center for Creative Connections on Level 1. Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their adult companions.
November 4
Kings & Queens
art-making activity: art studio
11:00 a.m.–noon, Art Studio
Drop in and make a crown fit for a king or queen.
meet arturo
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Arturo’s Nest
Say hello to Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot. Don’t forget to write him a letter!
arturo’s art stories
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Tech Lab
Experiment with our kid-friendly Web site and play online art games.
storyART
11:30 a.m.–noon, Theater
Join award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman for artful stories, songs, and games based on works in the Museum’s collections.
story time with the dallas public library
1:00–1:30 p.m., Theater
Enjoy stories for children and their caregivers with local librarians.
royal photo shoot
1:30–2:00 p.m., Young Learner’s Gallery
Dress up like the king and queen of England or King Tut and Cleopatra and have your photo taken.
walk like an egyptian
2:00–2:30 p.m., Center Space
We’ll roll out the yoga mats and walk, stretch, and twist like an Egyptian with children’s yoga teacher Taylor Yoss.
CLASSES
Arturo’s Art & Me
Selected Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–noon. Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per pair). All supplies provided. The class is taught by Museum education staff. Class size is limited to twelve pairs. To register call 214-922-1822.
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.
When I Was Little
Wednesday, November 12, or
Thursday, November 13, or
Saturday, November 15
Cowboys
Wednesday, December 10, or
Thursday, December 11, or
Saturday, December 13 **FULL**
[WE]EKENDS AT THE MUSEUM
Studio Creations
Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m., Art Studio
Discover a new art-making activity each month! Join us in the studio, where volunteers are on hand to help your family make unique art projects. All materials are provided.
November 1–23
(No Studio Creations November 29–30)
Explore the exhibition TWO x TWO x TEN: Celebrating Ten Years of Two by Two for AIDS and Art and be inspired to create your own narrative story in our gallery guide. Come back to the studio and use your ideas to illustrate a painted scene from your story.
December 6–21
(No Studio Creations December 27–28)
Celebrate Egypt with holiday printmaking! Draw a special scene narrated with hieroglyphics for your holiday card and then print it on real papyrus.
Sketching in the Galleries for Kids
Every third Saturday with some exceptions, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.
November 15
TWO x TWO x TEN: Celebrating Ten Years of Two by Two for AIDS and Art exhibition, Tower Gallery, Level 4
December 20
Center for Creative Connections, Level 1
Collection Connections
Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month through our Collection Connections. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging interactive materials for all ages to discover.
November 2–23
(No Collection Connections November 30)
Vishnu as Varaha, The David T. Owsley Galleries of South Asian Art, Level 3
December 7–21
(No Collection Connections December 28)
Lady Bolon K’an, Ancient Art of the Americas, Level 4
Family Films
Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 p.m., C3 Theater
Films subject to change.
November 1–30
Scooby-Doo: Where’s My Mummy?
Scooby-Doo and the gang run for their mummies as ancient mysteries unravel. Archaeologist and super sleuth Velma is in Egypt for the unveiling ceremony of the restored Sphinx—a mysterious mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion—only to discover a hidden tomb belonging to Cleopatra herself! But beware the ancient pharaoh’s curse! (75 min., ages 5–adult)
December 6–28
Mysteries of Egypt
Egypt is and ever was a place of mystery. Many rumors spread around the great Pyramids of Giza, the tomb of King Tutankhamun, and the famous River Nile. This highly entertaining story of ancient Egypt unfolds through the tales of a grandfather who explains the archaeological wonders to his inquisitive granddaughter. (40 min., ages 7–adult)
Become a Museum member today and receive a discount on family programs!
In addition to programming discounts, did you know Museum membership includes
• Free admission to the Museum and to most special exhibitions
• Free parking (based on availability)
• Museum Store and restaurant discounts
• Our exclusive Dallas Museum of Art Magazine
• And much more!
Kids Club: Join at the Sustainer level ($125) or above and you and your family (including grandchildren) can participate in Kids Club at no additional charge. Kids Club members are invited to fun and educational events at the Museum and at our partner institutions—the Dallas Theater Center, the Dallas Zoo, and the Museum of Nature and Science.
For more information about Museum membership levels and benefits, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org or call Member Services at 214-922-1247. Ask for a Member ID or confirmation number to include on your registration form.
Let your friends know that class information is available on our Web site at DallasMuseumofArt.org!
For general information, call 214-922-1200 or TDD 214-922-1355.
For more information about family experiences, call 214-922-1822 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org.
Family initiatives are funded by Catherine and Will Rose and the Pollock Foundation Education Endowment Fund. New family learning experiences are supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Museum’s Gateway Gallery Endowment Fund, the Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Hobson Endowment Fund, the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Education Endowment Fund, and the Karen and Richard Pollock Education Endowment Fund provide a permanent source of support for family and community programs.
Annual support for family and community programs is provided by The M. R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation, the Junior League of Dallas, and the Donor Circle membership program through leadership gifts by an anonymous donor and the Dedman Foundation. Promotional support provided by Dallas Child and Radio Disney.
The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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