Today at the Museum

[we]ekends at the Museum

Studio Creations workshops are open to all ages!

Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

Free! Limited to the first thirty-six participants. Pick up tickets outside the Art Studio in C3 thirty minutes before each workshop begins.

Discover a different activity each month! Learn how artists see the world as we explore works of art in the DMA's collection with you. Afterwards, create your own art project in our studio. All materials are provided, and all ages are welcome.

July 6-September 1: Wayang Kulit Workshop

Learn about wayang kulit, an elaborately staged performance art from Central and East Java using intricately carved flat puppets that cast detailed shadows. Afterwards, use a variety of materials to create your own character, which you will bring to life through movement.

September 7-29: Found Object Sculptures

Explore connections between materials and meaning in Martin Delabano's Family Portrait 1963, and then use reclaimed and recycled materials to make your own work of art.

October 5-27: Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month

Create a work of art focusing on senses other than sight as inspired by artist John Bramblitt. Two workshops will be offered at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Sketching in the Galleries 

Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Visit a different gallery each week! Look for the Pop-Up Art Spot to pick up drawing supplies and sketch from original works of art. Ask for the location of the Pop-Up Art Spot at the Visitor Services Desk or check the DMA calendar.         

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