Young Artists ~ Delaware Art Musuem Wants to Show Your Work!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK!
October 6th, 2012
10am - 2pm

The Delaware Art Museum
Centennial Juried Exhibition
 Youth Exhibition

 Showcasing the work of young artists living in the State of Delaware.

Young artists, ages 13 -18, are invited to bring one two-dimensional work of art—no larger than 12 inches in height or width—to the Museum on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exhibition space is available first-come, first-served, and works of art submitted will be on display in the Museum from October 20, 2012 through January 13, 2013.

Contact:

Courtney Waring

Director of Education

Delaware Art Museum

cwaring@delart.org

302.351.8509

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"Earth From Space" at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!

June 16 - September 3, 2012

   

Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet.

Experience the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit: Earth From Space!  See incredible images of our planet from a new vantage point with satellite photographs displaying major cities, forest fires, hurricanes, and river deltas.  Plus, discover how satellites are being used for more than just space exploration, including tracking massive flocks of birds in their annual migrations.

For more information:

The Delaware Museum of Natural History

4840 Kennett Pike

Wilmington, DE 19807 

302-658-9111

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Labyrinth Walk at the Delaware Art Museum!

This event is over but you can check out more labyrinth work by British environmental artist Linda Gordon in the "Backyard Pilgrim" blog of artist, labyrinth creator, and former homeschooling mom, Carol M. 

Backyard Pilgrim

Thursday, June 21st

10 to 11:30 am

This is a joint labyrinth walk via Skype with Aunehead Arts Center in Devon, England!  The labyrinth is located behind the museum in the Anthony N. Fusco Reservoir.

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Parkway

Wilmington, Delaware 19806

302.571.9590

866.232.3714 (Toll free)

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Oasis in Space ~ Planetarium Show: at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!

Exploring the galaxy in search of water.

June 16 through July 8, 2012

Monday through Saturday:

Every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday: Every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

(no showings at noon)

In conjunction with Earth from Space, the Museum's latest traveling exhibit on display June 16 through September 3, the Delaware Museum of Natural History proudly presents Oasis in Space, a spectacular, limited-run planetarium show.  Visitors will embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe and galaxy, and travel through our Solar System visiting all of our planets in search of water - a key ingredient for life on Earth.

Oasis in Space will be shown at timed intervals throughout its limited run. These special presentations are free with admission; however, seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ADMISSION: 

$9 for adults

$7 for children (3-17)

$8 for seniors

FREE for children 2 andyounger.

FREE for museum members.

For more information:

Delaware Museum of Natural History

(302) 658-9111

www.delmnh.org

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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passort is back!

$35 per adult, or 

$75 for a family

(two adults and up to three children under 18)

Visitors receive a passport good for one-time admission to:
* The Brandywine River Museum,
* Delaware Art Museum,
* Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 
* Delaware Historical Society & Read House, 
* Delaware Museum of Natural History,
* Hagley Museum and Library,
* Longwood Gardens, 
* Mt. Cuba Center,
* Nemours Mansion & Gardens,
* Rockwood Park & Museum, and
* Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. 

Visitors who return a completed passport will be entered into a drawing on October 1 for gift certificates from top local restaurants!

For more information:

BrandywineTreasures.org


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Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants at the Delaware Art Museum!

Extended date!

Now through July 29, 2012

This exhibition features approximately 40 works of art by 17 artists known as Studio 155, a group of Washington, D.C.- based artists who work together and individually to expand their visions of the natural world through botanical art. Part of the Museum’s Outlooks Exhibition Series, this exhibition will feature images of plants based on the historical symbolism of plants throughout history.

For more information:

http://www.delart.org/exhibitions/beyondwords.html 

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Hagley: Free Admission for Active Duty Military Personnel and Their Families!

Hagley Museum and Library is one of more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

For more information:

Meg Marcozzi
Marketing Manager
Hagley Museum and Library
mmarcozzi@hagley.org
302-658-2400, ext. 238

http://www.hagley.org

Blue Star Museums Program:

http://www.nea.gov/national/bluestarmuseums

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Summer Art Camp Programs at the DCCA!

Deadline Approaching!    REGISTER NOW!    
Six Sessions: June 25 - August 10
Registration Deadline June 1st
Space is limited!
Ages 4 - 15

The DCCA will offer weekly camps from June 25 through August 10, 2012 for ages 4 - 15.  Children will work with professionally trained Teaching Artists and have full access to DCCA galleries. Campers will explore contemporary takes on a number of art themes, including technology, language, and innovative materials. Optional weekly pre-camp (8 - 10 am) and post-camp (4 - 6 pm) sessions are available for an additional fee.

Need-based scholarships are available for all camp sessions

Visit the DCCA website for more information or to register online:
http://www.thedcca.org/camp

For more information:

Jane Chesson

DCCA's Curator of Education

jchesson@thedcca.org
302-656-6466 x7101

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Doodle 4 Google Sponsored by The Delaware Children's Museum!

The Delaware Children’s Museum is supporting Doodle 4 Google, a national competition open to students in grades K-12, by encouraging Delaware kids to enter and by exhibiting the State Finalists’ doodles in an exhibition this summer.

The annual competition, like so many of the DCM’s programs and exhibits, encourages and celebrates the creativity of young people. Submissions will be judged in five grade groups—K-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12—and official entry forms can be obtained at the DCM or online at http://www.google.com/doodle4google.

The winning doodle will be featured on google.com, and the winning doodler will receive a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school, and other prizes.


Note: Official Rules explicitly include US homeschoolers!

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August Events at the Delaware Children's Museum!

The temperature is rising this summer—and so are the structures—inside the new, air-conditioned Delaware Children’s Museum!

August Offerings:
More than 25 family programs that focus on buildings, architecture, engineering, and invention, including “Egg Drop,” “Boat Float,” “Not a Box,” “Garbáge Band,” “Be an Architect,” and more.

Open Studio Programs
Daily
10am to 3pm.
Discover different animal habitats and make their own versions of animal homes and ecosystems. Create a peek-a-boo prairie dog, make wetland water lilies, design a picnic for ants, build a seashore crab, or decorate the riverbanks with fuzzy cattails.

“Build It” Day Camp
August 22-26
A week-long construction extravaganza for children entering grades K-4.

For more information:
Website

Delaware Children's Museum
550 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302.442.6855

Delaware Children's Museum!

Hours

9am - 4:30pm

Seven Days a Week!

Location

FREE parking!

Easy to find on Wilmington's Riverfront!

Admission

$12 general admission

(12 months and under are free)

Contact

Delaware Children's Museum

550 Justison Street

Wilmington DE 19801

302.654.2340

Website

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Homeschoool Museum Classes ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art

Homeschool Museum Classes are designed to serve small homeschool co-op groups or individual homeschool families. Each class takes place in the Museum’s permanent galleries and is designed as an interactive lesson that encourages students to examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, drawing and writing in the galleries.

Preschool age group class will have a book read to them in the galleries, look at original works of art that relate to the book, and make an art project to take home.

Sessions Remaining in 2011

April 6th
10am - 12pm
ages 5-7; People, Places & Things
ages 8-11; Painters and Painting & Studio session
ages 12-17; Painters and Painting

May 4th
10am - 12pm
ages 3-4; Art in Blossom
ages 5-7; Days of Knights & Studio session
ages 8-11; Days of Knights
ages 12-17; Art of Renaissance

June 1st
10am - 12pm
ages 3-4; Knights and Dragons
ages 5-7; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries
ages 8-11; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries
ages 12-17; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries

Fees
Student Fees
$8 per class (Museum Members)
$10 per class (Non-Members)

Reduced Rate if you sign up for 4 classes or more
$ 7 per class (Museum Members)
$9 per class (Non-Members)

Chaperone Fees
$4 per class (Museum Members)
$5 per class (Non-Members)
$1 off each class when signing up for 4 or more classes

* Space is limited
Advance Registration required
* Registration due 4 pm on Wednesday of week preceding the lesson.

To register:

hsp@philamuseum.org

Division of Education

Philadelphia Museum of Art

P.O.Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA

If you have any questions, please contact:

Janette Wheeler

215-684-7582

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Dollar Days at Hagley!

Admission only $1.00
Saturdays during February and March!

Hagley, where the du Pont story begins, is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends. Enjoy the museum’s diverse offerings including a tour of Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont ancestral home; interactive exhibits; demonstrations; decorative arts; and the beautiful landscape. And now with Hagley’s Dollar Days, there’s every reason to visit!

Route 141
Wilmington, Delaware.
(302) 658-2400
www.hagley.org

Invention Convention ~ This Weekend at Hagley!

January 15, 16, 17, 2011

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission
Free for Hagley members.
$5 for adults
$3.50 per child
(Free for children three and under)

Bring your Young Inventors to Hagley!
Hagley's Invention Convention is three full days of inventing, experimenting, hands-on fun, and interactive educational entertainment for families.

* Tinkering Tables - take apart gadgets to see what makes them tick!
* Invention station - build your own incredible invention and apply for a Hagley patent!
* Factory System - join a working assembly line to experience how the factory workshop system revolutionized the way inventions are made!
* Patent Model exhibit - examine Hagley's collection of patent models made by real inventors!

New show each day
11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
* Cool Chemistry
* Miracle Workerz' Amazing Robots
* Fun with Physics

Enter using Hagley's Buck Road East Entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Website

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Philadelphia Museum of Art; Homeschool Classes

Homeschoool Museum Classes

2010-2011

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Homeschool Museum Classes are designed to serve small homeschool co-op groups or individual homeschool families. Each class takes place in the Museum’s permanent galleries and is designed as an interactive lesson that encourages students to examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, drawing and writing in the galleries. Preschool age group class will have a book read to them in the galleries, look at original works of art that relate to the book, and make an art project to take home.

Student Fees:

$8 per class (Museum Members)

$10 per class (Non-Members)

Reduced Rate if you sign up for 4 classes or more,

$ 7 per class (Museum Members) $9 per class (Non-Members)

Chaperones Fee:

$4 per class (Museum Members)

$5 per class (Non-Members)

$1 off each class when signing up for 4 or more classes

*As there can be no more than 30 participants (including chaperones) in each class, parents who wish to accompany their child must sign up in advance.

PROGRAMS

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November 3^rd

10am – 12pm

Ages 3-4 ~ Art Patterns

Ages 5-7 ~ Stories in Art

Ages 8-11 ~ Art and Language Arts

Ages 12-17 ~ Art and Language Arts

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December 1^st

10am – 12pm

Ages 5-7 ~ Walking Through Time with Museum’s Architecture Collection

Ages 8-11 ~ Walking Through Time with Museum’s Architecture Collection

Ages 12-17 ~ Walking Through Time with Museum’s Architecture Collection

January 5^th

10am – 12pm

Ages 3-4 ~ Furniture

Ages 5-7 ~ From Realism to Abstraction

Ages 8-11 ~ From Realism to Abstraction & Studio

Ages 12-17 ~ From Realism to Abstraction

February 2nd

10am – 12pm

Ages 5-7 ~ Art and Nature & Studio

Ages 8-11 ~ Art and Nature

Ages 12-17 ~ Art and Nature

March 2nd

10am – 12pm

Ages 3-4 ~ Art of Sculpture

Ages 5-7 ~ Art and Math

Ages 8-11 ~ Art and Math

Ages 12-17 ~ Art and Math

April 6th

10am – 12pm

Ages 5-7 ~ People, Places and Things

Ages 8-11 ~ Painters and Painting & Studio

Ages 12-17 ~ Painters and Painting

May 4th

10am – 12pm

Ages 3-4 ~ Art in Blossom

Ages 5-7 ~ Days of Knights & Studio

Ages 8-11 ~ Days of Knights

Ages 12-17 ~ Art of Renaissance

June 1st

10am – 12pm

Ages 3-4 ~ Knights and Dragons

Ages 5-7 ~ Drawing and Discovery in Galleries

Ages 8-11 ~ Drawing and Discovery in Galleries

Ages 12-17 ~ Drawing and Discovery in Galleries

Contact:

Janette Wheeler

215 684 7582.

*Registration period ends at 4 pm on the Wednesday of the week preceding the lesson.

To register:

email: hsp@philamuseum.org

or

Janette Wheeler

215 684 7582

Website

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"100 Healthy Habits" sponsored by Delaware Children's Museum and Nemours!

September 26
noon to 2pm

Physical Activity, Nutrition and Oral Health

In observance of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
As families explore the museum they will encounter stations designed to teach and promote healthy habits. Kids can try kickboxing and yoga, and learn about the importance of good oral hygiene.

General admission is $12 per person
(children under 12 months are free).

Membership benefits range from free admission to gift shop discounts, to exclusive event invitations. For details, visit the DCM online at:

delawarechildrensmuseum.org.

Delaware Children’s Museum
550 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE

(302) 588-3266

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Fall Classes for Homeschoolers at the Delaware Art Museum!

Learning to Look

Wednesdays
October 20 – November 17
(5 week session)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
$18 Members/$20 Non-Members

How can we learn to see more when we look at art? Homeschoolers explore the Museum’s collections through activities and discussions focused on looking at, thinking about, and responding to works of art.

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Elements of Art

Wednesdays
February 16 – March 9, 2011
(4 week session)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$14 Members/$16 Non-Members

Learn how the basic elements of design (line, color, shape, and texture) work together as a visual language.

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Painting with Words

Wednesdays
March 30 – April 20
(4 week session)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$14 Members/$16 Non-Member

In this session, homeschoolers build their vocabularies and stretch their imaginations while responding in writing to works of art. Homeschoolers will enhance their knowledge of literature and hone their own language and writing skills with the creation of poems and stories in the galleries.

Age breakdowns for above classes:

Ages 3 – 6
Students and parents/guardians participate in a story-reading which leads to a viewing of relevant works of art, followed by a hands-on art project. Parents/guardians are required to stay with their child during the story and tour portion of the program and may be asked to assist during the art activity.

Ages 7 – 9
Students take a guided theme tour for 30 minutes followed by a 30-minute art activity inspired by their tour.

Ages 10 – 13 and 14 – 18
Students take a guided theme tour for 60 minutes which includes writing exercises, sketching in the galleries, and take-home assignments. Some weeks may include art projects.

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Artist Studio
for
Homeschoolers

Wednesdays
September 15 – November 17
(10 week session),
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$125 Members/$145 Non-Members
(Ages 9 – 14)

Students will learn the fundamentals of art in the Museum’s studio. Basic drawing and painting will be explored, focusing on processes and techniques. The class will visit the Museum’s galleries to draw inspiration.

For More Information:

website

Saralyn Rosenfield
Studio & Family Programs Manager
srosenfield@delart.org
302.351.8504

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
www.delart.org

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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport! Save Big This Summer on Admissions to 10 Area Musuems!

The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport Program!

Receive discount admission at ten Brandywine Valley treasures.

May 31-September 6, 2010

Brandywine River Museum
Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Delaware Historical Society & Read House
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Hagley Museum and Library
Longwood Gardens
Mt. Cuba Center
Rockwood Museum
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate

$35 for individuals
$75 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children.
Includes discounted one-time admission at ten sites.

Passports are available at all ten sites and the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau (GWCVB), the Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau, the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau.

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Free Admission at Brandywine River Museum to Celebrate Andrew Wyeth's Birthday July 12!

Monday, July 12

from
9:30 to 4:30 p.m.

* Andrew Wyeth's art will be on view in a gallery devoted to his work, as well as in the exhibition, Striking Poses: Portraits from the Museum's Collections.

* The documentary film, Self Portrait: Snow Hill, produced by Betsy James Wyeth and narrated by Stacey Keach, will be shown in the museum's Lecture Room at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Incorporating many images of works of art along with family photographs, home movies, personal letters and footage of Andrew Wyeth, this film provides insight into his private world.

* Tours of the N.C. Wyeth House, birthplace of Andrew Wyeth, will take place every half- hour between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There is extremely limited capacity. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions desk

* Portraits and photographs of and by Andrew Wyeth will be on view.

* Birthday cake will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Museum Restaurant.

* The restaurant will sell hot dog lunches, featuring hot dogs from Jimmy John's, a Chadds Ford restaurant visited frequently by Andrew Wyeth.

Brandywine River Museum
100 Creek Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-2700

Website

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Summer Art Programs at The Brandywine River Museum!

Space still available!

Thursdays in July
Programs for ages 3 to 10
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Tuesdays in July
Programs for ages 10 to 14

This July, the Brandywine River Museum offers special programs for children, featuring thematic guided tours followed by hands-on art projects.
Children may participate in one or all of these workshops.

Details:

Museum Explorer Mornings
Thursdays in July
Ages 3 to 10
Accompanied by an adult.

Two sessions will be held each morning:
Session A: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Session B: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 1 - Summer Shapes
Discover the ways artists use geometric shapes to create works of art.
After a gallery tour, combine shapes to create colorful pictures.

July 8 - Eye Spy
Explore the tricks artists use to make things look real.
Next, make your own optical illusions.

July 15 - Portrait Parade
Look at portraits of ordinary and famous people, self-portraits, and even portraits without people.
Following the tour, cut and paste portrait collages.

July 22 - Animal Adventures
Search the museum for animals of every shape and size in paintings and sculpture.
Then assemble three-dimensional animals from a variety of materials.

July 29 - Mask Magic
Meet pirates, Revolutionary War soldiers, Victorian ladies and other characters found in works of art.
Afterwards, disguise yourself by making a mask of your favorite character.

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Advanced Explorer Workshops
Ages 10 to 14
Tuesdays in July
10 a.m.

July 6 - Fooling the Eye
Learn the secrets of trompe l'oeil painting in the special exhibition, John Haberle: Master of Illusion.
Then master your own illusions in pencil and charcoal.

July 13 - Striking Poses
Investigate how artists create likeness in the museum's special exhibition of portraits.
Next, experiment with pose and setting while drawing a portrait.

July 20 - Shades of Summer
What colors are found in shadows, water, or sky?
Explore how artists describe the world around them in color.
Afterward, experiment with hue and value using watercolor.
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Reservations are required
610-388-8382
or
education@brandywine.org.

Workshops are free with museum admission:
$10 per adult
$6 per child age 6 and older and seniors.
Free for children under 6 and museum members.

Brandywine River Museum
U.S. Route 1
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
610-388-2700
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