Every Sunday, it's ArtTime/FamilyTime at the MFAH. On June 10, 17, and 24, explore the beautiful French Symbolist painting Two Young Girls among Flowers, by Odilon Redon. Look for signs in the lobbies to tell you the gallery location for the Family Zone. Spend some time with the friendly family educators: sit on a pillow and read; sketch a work of art; join an investigation of an artwork. In the studio, create an art project inspired by original works of art on display in the Family Zone. This suite of programs includes:
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Sunday Storytime (begins at 1:30 p.m.) Make connections between a storybook and a work of art in the galleries. This week, hear an MFAH educator read Matthew’s Dream by Lio Lionni, the wonderful tale of a little mouse who is inspired by his dream to paint. Then have fun exploring and connecting the story to the painting Two Young Girls among Flowers, a work of art also inspired by dreams.
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Creation Station At this family-friendly workshop, artists encourage families to create art using materials or ideas similar to those used by the artist who created the featured work of art on display in the Family Zone. This week, create an imaginative mobile, inspired by artist Odilon Redon and his use of shimmering textures, color, nature, and images from dreams. Start by creating small drawings on paper with oil pastels, inspired by your own dreams. Then, use a gold hoop and colorful raffia to string your drawings, along with textured and gold papers, into a hanging work of art.
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Gallery Investigations An MFAH educator at the Gallery Cart has looking games, books, and hands-on activities for families. This week discover a Symbolist painting created by French artist Odilon Redon. Complete a looking activity as a family, match up music samples to the painting in the gallery, and put together art puzzles of nearby works of art!
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Sketching in the Galleries An MFAH teaching artist guides adults and children of all drawing levels at this informal program. This week’s location: European art galleries (gallery 224, on the second floor of the Beck Building).
