Mark Arts: Art Together Free Family Event Wichita
Event Details
Art Together is a free recurring event that happens every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mary R. Koch Arts Center (MarkArts). Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects, and performances. It’s all completely FREE to attend.
Upcoming Art Together for 2023:
- April 8th = Art Together: Flora & Fauna | 10 a.m. – noon | Saturday, April 8
- May 13 = Art Together: Explore Asia | 10 a.m. – noon | Saturday, May 13
- June 10 = Art Together: CollabARTive Dance | 10 a.m. – noon | Saturday, June 10
- July 8 = Art Together:| 10 a.m. – noon | Saturday, July 8
Schedule for Art Together:
- 10 a.m. | Storytime in the Galleries
- 10:30 a.m. | Art Making
- 11 a.m. | Presentation/Performances
Stop by for story time in the gallery at 10 a.m. followed by art activities for all ages. Then experience a close encounter with our guest of honor, Peanut the Opossum. Learn about these extraordinary creatures and the ecosystems in which they live with a hands-on presentation by the Great Plains Nature Center.
Art Together is a free monthly Saturday morning program for families to enjoy and appreciate art through stories, art education, and presentations or performances.
What to expect at Art Together:
9 a.m. | Storytime in the Galleries
Families are invited to join Storytime in the Galleries. Stories connect to monthly themes and are supported by Storytime Village curriculum that enhances reading comprehension and engagement. This opportunity is ideal for families with young children.
9:30 a.m. to noon | Drop-in Hands-On Art Project
Mark Arts staff will provide instruction for families to create a paper lantern and sculptural mooncake.
9:30 a.m. to noon | Community Art Project
Visitors will have to opportunity to contribute to a community art project.
9:30 to 11 a.m. | Artwork Demonstrations
Sculpture and ceramic demonstrations led by Mark Arts instructors.
10 a.m. | Yoga at Mark Arts
In partnership with Siva Yoga, Mark Arts will offer a summer series of community yoga for all experience levels. Join us to practice yoga on the terrace.
11 a.m. | Performances or Program
Whatever the topic is they will usually do a performance or program that is related for free
Art Together is free and open to the public; advance registration is requested.
You can register for FREE HERE
For more information about Art Together, visit the Mark Arts website here.
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