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| | Artwork from the exhibition "Signs and Symbols," part of the Community Arts Initiative Artist Project, generously funded by the Linde Family Foundation. | |
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Memorial Day Open House
Monday, May 31, 2010
10 am–4:45 pm
Freedom of Expression: A Youth Perspective
The Museum opens its doors for a day of celebration with free general admission for all. Highlights include live performances, family art-making activities, and tours.
Generously supported by the MFA Associates and Senior Associates.
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Special Events
Students from the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School's theater department perform monologues and short scenes.
 Remis Auditorium, 11 am–Noon
The MFA in partnership with Sociedad Latina presents a musical showcase featuring Sociedad Latina's salsa music ensemble.
Remis Auditorium, 12:45–1:15 pm
The MFA highlights films produced by young filmmakers from Mission Hill’s Sociedad Latina and the Community Art Center of Cambridge.
Remis Auditorium, 1:45–2:45 pm
Boston Arts Academy and the Cambridge Youth Dance Program present creative storytelling through dance.
Remis Auditorium, 3:30–4:30 pm
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Ongoing Family Activities
10 am–4 pm, locations vary
Ages 4 and up with adults
What’s Your Sign? Part 1
Linde Family Wing
Visit “Signs and Symbols,” the exhibition created by Boston children with local artist Caleb Neelon to find out what kids are saying. What do you want to say? Sketch ideas for your own sign, then visit the Workshop Studio to paint it.
What’s Your Sign? Part 2
Workshop Studio
Explore the art of words and messages. Color and decorate your sign with paint, glitter, markers, stamps and more.
Masterpiece Remix
Old Master Paintings Gallery
Choose a work of art that inspires, excites, or saddens you, and write about it. Rearrange your words into poetry and then make a new work of art that expresses your view.
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Tours
Introduction to MFA Collections
Meet at Sharf Visitor Center
For Families (ages 5–10 with adults)
 11:15 am
For Teens (Ages 14–18, adults welcome)
12:15 pm
English Language
11 am and 1 pm
2 pm
Spanish
11:30 am
American Sign Language
2 pm (for fluent signers only)
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 All programs are wheelchair accessible.
ASL interpreted. For interpreted events, please see the ASL flyer available at Sharf Visitor Center on the day of the Open House.
Accessible to visitors who are blind or have low vision.
 Assisted listening devices are available in Remis Auditorium or at the Sharf Visitor Center.
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