Wednesday, May 01, 2013
After School Art I (Ages 6 to 9)3:45 PM
- 4:45 PMStudents explore
different elements of art and principles of design, drawing, painting,
and sculpture techniques related to art in the Museum in this weekly
class. During the series, a wide variety of art materials will be
introduced, including colored pencil, chalk and oil pastels, as well as
acrylics, tempera, watercolor, and fabric paint; and clay and
mixed-media sculptures. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited
to 12 students.
Instructors: Donna Pickens and Education Staff
Wednesdays: January 23, 30; February 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 10, 17; May 1, 8
Cost: $145 members/$205 non-members for the series of 12 classes
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Art on A Roll: A Mixed Media Event5:30 PM
- 7:30 PMJoin
the Junior Executive Board for the spring Mixed Media event, Art on a
Roll. Montgomery area young professionals will mingle with Montgomery
Art Guild artists and decorate a soapbox derby car for Helicity
Montgomery’s second annual Montgomery Street Fair and Soapbox Derby
Race. Live music provided by Lo-Fi Loungers.
Membership to
Mixed Media includes free admission to quarterly after-hours events
with appetizers, and a drink ticket. For more information visit mmfa.org
or call Katherine Trumble at 334.240.4347. To join today, visit
mmfa.org.
Friday, May 03, 2013
FLIMP Art Chalk Competition12:00 AM
- 11:55 PMThe drawing times for the
FLIMP Chalk Art Competition will be Friday May 3 and the morning of
Saturday May 4, before the Festival begins. Chalk artists create
inspired works of art in the Museum’s parking spaces, and the MMFA
provides materials to all who register on time. During the FLIMP
Festival, visitors enjoy the vivid chalk drawings in the parking lot
gallery, and local celebrities judge the winners.
The registration deadline is April 12, 2012. Please contact edsecy@mmfa.org or visit mmfa.org for an application.
Calling Chalk Art Sponsors
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, the Museum showcases the work of
students year round in corridor exhibitions and on a special weekend
each spring by hosting the chalk art competition at the FLIMP Festival.
The competition is open to artists of all ages. Contestants
often work on their designs for weeks in advance and labor over their
chalk masterpieces the days of the event. Each team sponsorship is
$100. Sponsorships guarantee that the Museum can provide materials and
support for all of the teams. Supporters are thanked on FLIMP signage
and in On Exhibit.
Interested in sponsoring a chalk artist
or team? Please contact Alice Novak at anovak@mmfa.org, 240-4362 for
more information.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
FLIMP Art Chalk Competition12:00 AM
- 11:55 PMThe drawing times for the
FLIMP Chalk Art Competition will be Friday May 3 and the morning of
Saturday May 4, before the Festival begins. Chalk artists create
inspired works of art in the Museum’s parking spaces, and the MMFA
provides materials to all who register on time. During the FLIMP
Festival, visitors enjoy the vivid chalk drawings in the parking lot
gallery, and local celebrities judge the winners.
The registration deadline is April 12, 2012. Please contact edsecy@mmfa.org or visit mmfa.org for an application.
Calling Chalk Art Sponsors
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, the Museum showcases the work of
students year round in corridor exhibitions and on a special weekend
each spring by hosting the chalk art competition at the FLIMP Festival.
The competition is open to artists of all ages. Contestants
often work on their designs for weeks in advance and labor over their
chalk masterpieces the days of the event. Each team sponsorship is
$100. Sponsorships guarantee that the Museum can provide materials and
support for all of the teams. Supporters are thanked on FLIMP signage
and in On Exhibit.
Interested in sponsoring a chalk artist
or team? Please contact Alice Novak at anovak@mmfa.org, 240-4362 for
more information.
Flimp Festival10:00 AM
- 2:00 PMAdmission $5 adults, $3 children,
Free to members and Active Duty Military Personnel and their immediate family.
Come and Discover ART. Festivities include ART making projects, ARTist
demonstrations, music, food and a lot of FUN! Also, experience
Montgomery’s first Quidditch Tournament, a fictional sport created by
Britsh author J. K.
Rowling for the Harry Potter series of novels.
Matches are played between two teams of players riding flying
broomsticks, rising balls and ring-shapped goals. Join us for this
exciting day!
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ekphrasis: A Monthly Book Club about Art12:00 PM
- 1:00 PMMay 8, 2013, Noon
Modigiiani: A Life by Meryle Secrest
Jennifer Jankauskas, Curator of Art, will examine the life of
Modigliani, using art historical references, images, and video clips to
add further depth to the topics discussed.
After School Art I (Ages 6 to 9)3:45 PM
- 4:45 PMStudents explore
different elements of art and principles of design, drawing, painting,
and sculpture techniques related to art in the Museum in this weekly
class. During the series, a wide variety of art materials will be
introduced, including colored pencil, chalk and oil pastels, as well as
acrylics, tempera, watercolor, and fabric paint; and clay and
mixed-media sculptures. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited
to 12 students.
Instructors: Donna Pickens and Education Staff
Wednesdays: January 23, 30; February 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 10, 17; May 1, 8
Cost: $145 members/$205 non-members for the series of 12 classes
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Jazz Jams2:00 PM
- 4:00 PMEnjoy the Museum and a little jazz on a Sunday afternoon. This event is a
partnership with Alabama Roots Music Society. Admission is free.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
ARTtalk6:00 PM
- 7:30 PMGet an up-close look at artists, their work,and the creative process in this unique program, designed for artists as well as those interested in art. Six times a year artists have the opportunity to bring a work of art to the Museum, show it to other artists and participants, and have friendly feedback about the work.
Location: Museum conference room
Thursdays: July 25, September 19 & November 21, 2013
Cost: $20 for Museum or Art Guild members/$35 for non-members