Arts and crafts is important in our home. I love letting my kids explore and express their feelings, emotions and moods with their hands and imaginations. I try to keep different mediums on hand at all times so there isn’t anything in their way to stop them from creating.
Exposing them to other forms of art and literature is a great way to open up the floodgates of imagination and conversation.
This summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art is representing Art Splash, a season filled with art, imaginative installations and creative play. We got a sneak peak of what they have to offer and were able to get hands on with displays, artists and activities.
Shae worked on a paper Mannequin. She was given markers, stamps and fabric scraps. I see a future fashionista on our hands; dontcha love how the hat has a little attitude with the tilt.
Each week Art Splash will be offering new theme with appropriate exhibits, tours and play to fit a wide range of children’s ages. This program is free for children after general museum admission. Opening weekend is June 28-30 with Make a Splash theme.
Create, Play, and Explore All Day!
Perfect for all ages
Free after admission
Stop by Art Splash anytime to CREATE in the Splash Studio, PLAY in the Art in Action zone, or EXPLORE the exhibitions. Mini-tours with one of our Museum educators could “pop up” any time and art-making is ongoing every day.
- Friday, June 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 30, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is just the start. Check out the entire schedule at http://www.philamuseum.org/artsplash
We were able to get a sneak peek before it opened to the public.
Candy Coated Wonderland is unique and whimsical installation from candy Coated, a Philadelphia based artist. Her use of screen printing, vinyl cut outs and ceramic gems are the backdrop for a collection of historic dress costumes. The mannequins are posed in fairy tale and nursery rhyme settings.
All Dressed Up : Fashions for Children and their Families was a peek inside how children in the 1800s dressed for play and everyday. We learned that children emulated the adult because they were being raised to have the same manners and behaviors as adults. Their clothing resembled each other’s very closely. This exhibit also boasts a large drawing table to encourage children to design their own fashions from the garments they see or from books available on display.
photo courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museums all over the world are open to provide inspiration, hands-on experiences and programs for the community. We are lucky to have The Philadelphia Museum of Art right in our backyard.
