THURSDAY,
MAY
1 |
| COLORS OF THE CITY PUPPET SHOW & PEEKABOO STREET TOUR |
10:30 A.M.
The puppet show is designed for pre-school through first grade children and will be presented in the Museum's Wilson Auditorium. Dates for the show are: April 22 through 25, April 30 and May 1. Showtime is 10:30 A.M. Immediately following the puppetshow, an optional 15 minute mini-tour of the Museum (recommended for ages 3 and up) called Peekaboo Streetis available.
Both are free, but reservations are required. Call 334.240.4365 for more information.
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| MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL- SELF PORTRAITS (AGES 8 AND OLDER) |
Be inspired by the phenonmenal portraits created by Yousuf Karsh on exhibit at the Museum and learn to depict your own image through drawing, painting, collage, and photo-transformation in this unique series of classes.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 4 to 5:30 P.M.
Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17; May 1, 8
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the series
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| STAINED GLASS CREATIONS |
Make your own stained glass creation in this informative class for beginning and intermediate students. Learn basic techniques of designing glass patterns and cutting, grinding, and soldering glass. Students with prior experience will learn to execute thier own designs. Sign up early, as the class size is limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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FRIDAY,
MAY
2 |
| FIRST FRIDAYS |
| 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: First Friday of every month
Admission: $10/Non-members; $5 Members; $3 Masters
Friday, May 2
Little G. Weevil
Must be 18 to attend
Call 334.240.4333 for more information. |
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SATURDAY,
MAY
3 |
| FLIMP FESTIVAL |
9 AM to 1 PM
The 19th annual Flimp Festival will be Saturday, May 3, at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. The focus of this year's festival will be primarilly inside the Museum, rather than outside for the first time ever. Join the crowd for activities, entertainment, and artists-in-action the whole family will enjoy!
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. MMFA Members get in for free!
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WEDNESDAY,
MAY
7 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Every Wednesday afternoon, students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum. This popular class has only a few spaces left, so sign up early!
(Class limit is 20 students)
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Wednesdays: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 5, 19; Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23; May 7, 14, 21
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 16 class series
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THURSDAY,
MAY
8 |
| MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL- SELF PORTRAITS (AGES 8 AND OLDER) |
Be inspired by the phenonmenal portraits created by Yousuf Karsh on exhibit at the Museum and learn to depict your own image through drawing, painting, collage, and photo-transformation in this unique series of classes.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 4 to 5:30 P.M.
Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17; May 1, 8
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the series
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| STAINED GLASS CREATIONS |
Make your own stained glass creation in this informative class for beginning and intermediate students. Learn basic techniques of designing glass patterns and cutting, grinding, and soldering glass. Students with prior experience will learn to execute thier own designs. Sign up early, as the class size is limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
MAY
10 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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SUNDAY,
MAY
11 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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TUESDAY,
MAY
13 |
| TODDLER CRAFTS & STORYTIME |
Twice monthly this class offers an opportunity for parents and their young children to create art together and learn about basic elements of art and art techniques. Classes include books, storytelling, and art activities using a variety of media. These classes fill up quickly, so sign up early for one class or a series of classes!
Instructor: Laura Bocquin
Tuesdays: 10:30 to 11:15 A.M.
Dates: Jan. 15, 29; Feb. 12, 26; March 4, 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 13
Cost: $8 members/$16 non-members per class session
$70 members/$130 non-members for the series
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| SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL: FRAME YOUR PHOTO |
2 to 3:30 P.M.
Take a tour of Portrait Photographs of Yousuf Karsh, and create a frame for a black and white photograph of you taken at the Museum. Refreshments will be served. This event is free. For reservations, call Jill Byrd at 334.240.4359.
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WEDNESDAY,
MAY
14 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Every Wednesday afternoon, students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum. This popular class has only a few spaces left, so sign up early!
(Class limit is 20 students)
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Wednesdays: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 5, 19; Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23; May 7, 14, 21
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 16 class series
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| MEET JERRY FIELDER, ASSOCIATE OF YOUSUF KARSH |
In 1979, Jerry Fielder was completing his photography degree at Brooks Institute in California, when Yousuf Karsh came looking for an assistant.
Originally hired for two years, Fielder stayed with Karsh for 23, working as his photographic assistant until the close of the studio in 1992, and then as his curator until Karsh's death in 2002. Fielder continues today as curator for the Karsh Estate.
Wednesday, May 14
5:30 P.M. Wine and Cheese Reception
6 P.M. Lecture "The Life and Work of Yousuf Karsh"
Thursday, May 15
11 A.M. Gallery Tour of Yousuf Karsh: A Centennial Celebration
Planning lunch afterwards at Cafe M? Don't forget to call ahead (334.240.4338) to make reservations.
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THURSDAY,
MAY
15 |
| MEET JERRY FIELDER, ASSOCIATE OF YOUSUF KARSH |
In 1979, Jerry Fielder was completing his photography degree at Brooks Institute in California, when Yousuf Karsh came looking for an assistant.
Originally hired for two years, Fielder stayed with Karsh for 23, working as his photographic assistant until the close of the studio in 1992, and then as his curator until Karsh's death in 2002. Fielder continues today as curator for the Karsh Estate.
Wednesday, May 14
5:30 P.M. Wine and Cheese Reception
6 P.M. Lecture "The Life and Work of Yousuf Karsh"
Thursday, May 15
11 A.M. Gallery Tour of Yousuf Karsh: A Centennial Celebration
Planning lunch afterwards at Cafe M? Don't forget to call ahead (334.240.4338) to make reservations.
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| STAINED GLASS CREATIONS |
Make your own stained glass creation in this informative class for beginning and intermediate students. Learn basic techniques of designing glass patterns and cutting, grinding, and soldering glass. Students with prior experience will learn to execute thier own designs. Sign up early, as the class size is limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
MAY
17 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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SUNDAY,
MAY
18 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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WEDNESDAY,
MAY
21 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Every Wednesday afternoon, students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum. This popular class has only a few spaces left, so sign up early!
(Class limit is 20 students)
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Wednesdays: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 5, 19; Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23; May 7, 14, 21
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 16 class series
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THURSDAY,
MAY
22 |
| STAINED GLASS CREATIONS |
Make your own stained glass creation in this informative class for beginning and intermediate students. Learn basic techniques of designing glass patterns and cutting, grinding, and soldering glass. Students with prior experience will learn to execute thier own designs. Sign up early, as the class size is limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
MAY
24 |
| OPEN STUDIO |
One Saturday each month rom 1 to 2:30 P.M., a special art project will be taught in the studio, in connection with a current Museum exhibition. Sign up for one or both! Class size is limited to 20.
April 26-Animal Art
May 24-Phenomenal Prints
Instructors: Museum Education Staff
Cost: $15 members/$30 non-members for each class
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| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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SUNDAY,
MAY
25 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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WEDNESDAY,
MAY
28 |
| SUMMER ART CAMPS: ALL DAY 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. (AGES 6 TO 13) |
These fun-filled camps offer small group lessons in drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. A variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be explored each week, such as pastel, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, clay, paper mache, and wire. Camp fee includes afternoon snacks and all materials used in art making. Each week offers different themes, art activities, and techniques, so sign up for more than one week. The camps are designed for working parents in mind, as extended hours are offered. Sessions fill up quickly, so enroll today!
May 28 through 30: 3-Day Drawing and Painting Camp
June 9 through 13: Animals A to Z
July 7 through 11: All About Me
July 28 through August 1: In the Landscape
August 4 through 8: Still Life and More
Cost: $120 members/$180 non-members for the 3-day camp
$190 members/$250 non-members for 5 day camp
Early drop-off (7:45 at earliest) and late pick-up (5:30 at latest) is available for an additional $50/week. Lunches, prepared by Cafe M, may be ordered for an additional $40/week.
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THURSDAY,
MAY
29 |
| SUMMER ART CAMPS: ALL DAY 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. (AGES 6 TO 13) |
These fun-filled camps offer small group lessons in drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. A variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be explored each week, such as pastel, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, clay, paper mache, and wire. Camp fee includes afternoon snacks and all materials used in art making. Each week offers different themes, art activities, and techniques, so sign up for more than one week. The camps are designed for working parents in mind, as extended hours are offered. Sessions fill up quickly, so enroll today!
May 28 through 30: 3-Day Drawing and Painting Camp
June 9 through 13: Animals A to Z
July 7 through 11: All About Me
July 28 through August 1: In the Landscape
August 4 through 8: Still Life and More
Cost: $120 members/$180 non-members for the 3-day camp
$190 members/$250 non-members for 5 day camp
Early drop-off (7:45 at earliest) and late pick-up (5:30 at latest) is available for an additional $50/week. Lunches, prepared by Cafe M, may be ordered for an additional $40/week.
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| STAINED GLASS CREATIONS |
Make your own stained glass creation in this informative class for beginning and intermediate students. Learn basic techniques of designing glass patterns and cutting, grinding, and soldering glass. Students with prior experience will learn to execute thier own designs. Sign up early, as the class size is limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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FRIDAY,
MAY
30 |
| SUMMER ART CAMPS: ALL DAY 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. (AGES 6 TO 13) |
These fun-filled camps offer small group lessons in drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. A variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be explored each week, such as pastel, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, clay, paper mache, and wire. Camp fee includes afternoon snacks and all materials used in art making. Each week offers different themes, art activities, and techniques, so sign up for more than one week. The camps are designed for working parents in mind, as extended hours are offered. Sessions fill up quickly, so enroll today!
May 28 through 30: 3-Day Drawing and Painting Camp
June 9 through 13: Animals A to Z
July 7 through 11: All About Me
July 28 through August 1: In the Landscape
August 4 through 8: Still Life and More
Cost: $120 members/$180 non-members for the 3-day camp
$190 members/$250 non-members for 5 day camp
Early drop-off (7:45 at earliest) and late pick-up (5:30 at latest) is available for an additional $50/week. Lunches, prepared by Cafe M, may be ordered for an additional $40/week.
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SATURDAY,
MAY
31 |
| SILVER JEWELRY DESIGN |
Explore this intriguing method of making sterling silver jewelry using art clay to mold your designs. This informative series is taught by artist Mi Kyung Park, whose work has been shown in stores, galleries, and design exhibitions in Korea. First time participants will make pendants and earrings; returning students will make rings using a syringe method. All supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: My Kyung Park
Time: 1 to 3 P.M.
Saturdays: May 31; June 7
Cost: $85 members/$145 non-members
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| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
| Free docent-led tour at 1 P.M. |
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