Families - Norton Museum of Art - West Palm Beach Florida

For more information, please call the
Education Department at 561.832.5196 extension 1133

April 2008

Saturday, April 5
First Saturday Family Studio*
Calder’s Circus
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Acrobats, strong men and wild animals! Meet sculptor Alexander Calder by viewing the marvelous film of his miniature circus, and by seeing his jewelry. Then, in the studio, develop your own creation! Limited to twenty children; $5 materials fee payable at the door. Call (561) 832-5196, ext 1133 to register.

Sunday, April 13
Sunday Funday*
Jewelry-making
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Take a look at Alexander Calder’s amazing jewelry… it’s like looking at miniature sculptures! Then in the studio, create your own mini-masterpieces to wear or display.

Saturday, April 26
Marden Gallery Opening
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts Student Exhibition
2:00-3:30 p.m.

May 2008

Saturday, May 3
First Saturday Family Studio*
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Personal Hero Prints
Who is your role model? Join us to talk about portraits of heroic men and women; then using an image of a person who inspires you, create a portrait print. Recommended for children, ages 5-9, and their parents; $5 material fee. Limited seating, call 561-832-5196, ext. 1171 to register.

Saturday, May 3
Youth Studio*
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Personal Hero Prints
This new program expands the First Saturday Family Studio for older students. Explore portraits in the galleries and printmaking techniques to create portraits of personal heroes. Recommended for students, ages 10-13, $5 materials fee. Limited seating, call 561-832-5196, ext. 1171 to register.

Saturday, May 10
U.B. Kinsey Family Festival*
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Bring your family to enjoy a celebration of African and American cultures. Bernard and Shirley Kinsey will offer special tours of their collection; the Bak Middle School Step Team will perform; kids can enjoy a Romare Bearden Collage Workshop; participate in an African coffee ceremony; and special guest artist Madafo performs Griot: The African Storyteller, Musician, Historian, Poet, Teacher, Chronicler of Tradition

This program is generously underwritten in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the MetLife Foundation.

*Family Programs are generously underwritten by The Sarah Vierck Mettler Family Fund, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Fund for Families, The Samuel Rosenthal Endowment for Outreach Programs, and The Picower Foundation

The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida.
The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring
19th and 20th century European and American art, Chinese, contemporary art and photography.
From its founding the Norton has been famous for its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting
and sculpture by European artists such as Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso
and by Americans such as Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler.
View special exhibitions and attend lectures and exhibition programs for both children and adults.

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