Today at the Museum

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Studio Creations

Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m., Art Studio, Center for Creative Connections (C3)
Discover a new art-making activity each month! Visit the collections or special exhibitions and use a Studio Creations gallery guide to learn about works of art. Then, join us in the studio, where volunteers are on hand to help your family make unique art projects. All materials are provided.

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January 7-29: Use a family gallery guide to explore fashion and creativity in the collection and then visit the studio to design a mini costume for a superhero, dog, or princess. For more fashion inspiration, visit the The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk.

February 4-26: Explore works in the Mark Manders: Parallel Occurrences/Documented Assignments exhibition and be inspired to create your own sculptural installation in the studio.

March 3-31: Discover surreal shapes and abstract figures in the Museum's collection and then use your imagination to create a creature using a mysterious form.   

 

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.

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January 21: Art of the Americas, Level 4

February 18: Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Level 3

March 17: European Painting and Sculpture Galleries, Level 2

 

 

Collection Connections

Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging materials for all ages. 

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January 8-29: Lady Bolon K'an, Level 4

February 5-26: Olowe of Ise, Level 3

March 4-25: Vishnu as Varaha, Level 3

 

Family Films

Enjoy Family Films during upcoming Family Celebrations. Films subject to change.
 
These films are presented by the Robert J. O’Donnell Film Series Endowment Fund.  

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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