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June 19, 2013

Your MIA, S18 (ages 9-12)

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Studios 111-113

Full-day camp Kick off summer by finding ways to spend it in and around the museum, solo or with friends. $310; includes a 1-year Student Membership ($20 value) To register, call (612) 870-3000 or register online.

Events on January 5, 2013

Teen Studio Lab: Drawing W3 (ages 13 to 17)

Saturday, January 5, 2013
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Studio 112

Instructor: Christopher Bowman

Enjoy a whole day in the studio, jam-packed with art making.

New! Dive deep into drawing during this intensive day-long studio experience. Make gallery visits to study drawing techniques. Choose from a variety of dry and wet drawing mediums. Local artist-mentors will drop by to work alongside students and participate in a constructive critique at the end of the day. Bring a bag lunch.

Advance registration required.$60; $48 for MIA members.To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »

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Dessert Course W1 (ages 4 and 5)

Saturdays, January 5, 12, and 26, 2013
10:30 a.m. – Noon

Studio 111

Instructor: Ashley Griffin

IN THE GALLERIES

Visit the Tudor Room and imagine living, working, or dining in an English manor

house.

Feast your eyes on a

magnificent banquet, the centerpiece of the special exhibition ?Supper with Shakespeare.?

Discover the fanciful

handcrafted desserts,

dinnerware, and décor of

Shakespeare's time.

IN THE STUDIO

Design your own casual and formal dinner-party attire.

Invent and sculpt imaginative desserts from clay.

Host family and friends at a final class "dinner party" to showcase your creations.

Get a taste of the art, dress, food, and style of Renaissance England.

Imagine your own special spread of sweet treats!

$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »

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All the Gallery's a Stage

December 13 and 20, 2012, and January 5, 13, and 17, 2013
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tudor Room and Briggs Gallery (332)

Engage with costumed actors from The Cromulent Shakespeare Company in and around the special exhibition "Supper with Shakespeare: The Evolution of English Banqueting."

Free.

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China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

Saturday, January 5, 2013
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2 – 3 p.m.

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Dessert Course W2 (ages 6 to 8)

Saturdays, January 5, 12, and 26, 2013
12:30 – 2 p.m.

Studio 111

Instructor: Ashley Griffin

IN THE GALLERIES

Visit the Tudor Room and imagine living, working, or dining in an English manor

house.

Feast your eyes on a

magnificent banquet, the centerpiece of the special exhibition ?Supper with Shakespeare.?

Discover the fanciful

handcrafted desserts,

dinnerware, and décor of

Shakespeare's time.

IN THE STUDIO

Design your own casual and formal dinner-party attire.

Invent and sculpt imaginative desserts from clay.

Host family and friends at a final class "dinner party" to showcase your creations.

Get a taste of the art, dress, food, and style of Renaissance England.

Imagine your own special spread of sweet treats!

$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »

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Winterlights: Celebrating the Season

Saturday, January 5, 2013
1 – 2 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Museum-wide

Experience the warmth of winter holidays celebrated around the world, such as Eid al-Adha, Bodhi Day, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. View stunning objects that celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and lead us into the New Year. Hear stories of redemption, renewal, and regeneration. Docent-led tours every day at 1 p.m.; weekends at 1 and 2:30 p.m.; and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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Everyday People, Extraordinary Acts

Saturday, January 5, 2013
1 – 2 p.m.

In honor of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explore works of art that embody the character, spirit, and commitment of Dr. King and others whose actions have had profound impacts on history and society.

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Winterlights: Celebrating the Season

Saturday, January 5, 2013
1 – 2 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Americas Art Cart

Saturday, January 5, 2013
2 – 4 p.m.

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Anishinabe to Zapotec: Native Arts of the Americas

Saturday, January 5, 2013
3 – 4 p.m.

See beautifully decorated garments, feast bowls, and moccasins from North America; sculptures from the ancient ball game of Mexico; and huge gold ear spools from Peru. Explore the art of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, from ancient times to the present.

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Featured Exhibition

New Pictures 8: Sarah Jones

Thursday, April 18, 2013—Sunday, October 6, 2013
Linda and Lawrence Perlman Gallery (368)
Free Exhibition

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