ARTWORKS
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ARTWORKS Galleries I and II are ideal for multi-age groups, and the Museum offers three annual special events for families: the Flimp Festival the first Saturday in May, Military Open House in August (for families of active duty military), and Holiday Open House in December. Once a month on Sunday afternoons, the Museum offers a free art activity, related to temporary or permanent exhibitions. (See Current Calendar of Events).
This space contains more than 40 interactive exhibits for exploring art. ARTWORKS Gallery I and II interpret the permanent collection of the Museum but also include original art commissioned specifically for art education. Visitors are encouraged to touch the art in ARTWORKS and to explore the many computers with a variety of art-related software. For families and small groups, a mezzanine features an assortment of art-related books, games and puzzles.
Click here for a more detailed description of ArtWorks.
SUMMER
ART CAMPS
Week - long. Half-day or all day (ages 6 to 13)
These fun-filled camps offer small group lessons in drawing,
painting, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking. Each camp offers different
themes, art activities, and techniques, so students are encouraged to sign up
for more than one week! Famous works of art in the Museum’s permanent
collection will inspire projects, and students will explore many different
media, such as clay modeling, mixed media sculpture, acrylic painting,
watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, charcoal, pen & ink, printmaking,
etc. Camp fee included snacks and all materials used in the art making. The
camps are designed for working parents in mind, as extended hours are offered.
Camps are limited to 20 students and fill up quickly, so enroll today!
Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 1 to 4:30 P.M.
Themes: (Basic elements & principles of art)
June 24 - 28
Line and Texture
(animals in art)
July 8 - 12
Shape & Form
(people and places)
July 22 - 26
Color & Value Contrasts
(summer landscapes)
Aug. 5 - 9
Pattern & Rhythm
(still life & fabric patterns)
Cost: $100 members/$160 non-members for each half-day camp;
$190 members/$250 non-members for full-day camp
Early drop-off (7:45 A.M. at earliest) and late pickup (5:30 at latest) are available for an additional $50. Full day students must bring their own lunches. To register or for more information call Donna Pickens at 334.240.4363.
The Artworks Corridor also features exhibitions of student art throughout the year.
Click here for a more detailed description of ArtWorks and Corridor Exhibitions.
NEW TOUCHSCREENS
The ARTWORKS gallery now features new touchscreens. The computers do not require a mouse to operate. Instead, visitors can use their finger to navigate through each application. The programs feature an interactive coloring book, a virtual pottery wheel, Kid Pix 3D, and a virtual tour of various printing processes. If you have questions, please feel free to ask to speak to an ARTWORKS supervisor.