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Events on March 9, 2013
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, March 9, 201310 – 11 a.m. 11 a.m. – Noon Noon – 1 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. ADULT CLASS Sketching in the Galleries: Principles of Design, Contrast Saturday, March 9, 201310:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Studio 114 and museum galleries Instructor: Ken Wenzel
The juxtaposition of dissimilar elements creates contrast, one of the necessary design aspects of successful works of art. Stark contrast can create dramatic effects and subtle contrasts can have a profound effect on the feeling and content of a work. Students will explore various types of visual contrast in the classroom and recreate them in drawings from works in the galleries.
Fees per session: $30; $22 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM Art Studio I: Imagination Creations! Spr1 (ages 4 & 5) Saturdays March 9, 16 & 23, 201310:30 a.m. – Noon Studio 111 Art Studio I courses encourage students to make and experience art through creative play. Each distinctly themed offering of the course is different and is thoughtfully designed to foster creativity, develop independent problem-solving skills, and encourage each child's unique form of self-expression.
$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online. Priority registration for MIA members with family benefits opens February 12. General registration begins February 19.» YOUTH PROGRAM Art Studio II: Magical Make Believe, Spr2 (ages 6-8) Saturdays March 9, 16 & 23, 201312:30 – 2 p.m. Studio 111 Art Studio II courses offer young people a foundational understanding of basic art vocabulary, tools, and processes. Each distinctly themed offering is unique. Students are encouraged to use fundamental skills learned in the studio to record their unique perception of the world around them. This course is designed to promote creative choices, artistic awareness, and independent decision-making.
$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323, or register online. Priority registration for MIA members with family benefits opens February 12. General registration begins February 19.» YOUTH PROGRAM Art of Illusion, Spr5 (ages 9-12) Saturdays March 9, 16 & 23, 201312:30 – 2:30 p.m. Studio 112 Hold onto your palettes for a wild artistic ride! In the galleries:
Visit "More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness" and hone your ability to figure out fact from fib.
Discover how artists, past and present, blur the boundaries between truth and fiction.
Develop a discerning eye for distinguishing illusion from reality.
In the studio:
Make mind-bending architectural models.
Play with perspective.
Trick the eye with optical illusion.
$72; $58 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323, or register online. Priority registration for MIA members with family benefits opens February 12. General registration begins February 19.» DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Highlights of the Target Wing: Art in the Age of Globalization Saturday, March 9, 20131 – 2 p.m. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR On Dragons' Wings: Arts of China Saturday, March 9, 20132 – 3 p.m. See how dragons and guardian spirits reflect ancient traditions and beliefs, how artists delight in the beauty of mountains and mist, and how Chinese scholars spend their days in pursuits both serious and whimsical. YOUTH PROGRAM Art of Persuasion, Spr7 (ages 13-17) Saturdays March 9, 16 & 23, 20133 – 5 p.m. Studio 112 WARNING: This class may leave you with more questions than answers! In the galleries:
Visit "More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness" and ask yourself: What is real? What is not? How can I tell?
Explore how words and images play together to bend meaning and understanding.
From package design to wall color, discover how artists' choices influence the public every day.
In the studio:
Convince, sway, and persuade through art.
Experiment with a variety of visual means to convey meaning in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
Test your messages' effectiveness on classmates and get feedback to help strengthen them.
$72; $58 for MIA members. To register, please call (612) 870-6323 or register online.»
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