Courtesy of Tony Rinaldo Photography.
Courtesy of Tony Rinaldo Photography.
February Vacation Week
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Discover the heart of art during February Vacation Week! All are invited for free activities exploring the connections between art, love, friendship, and care.
All ages and abilities are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. See Visiting with Kids and Family for more information.
Events and Activities
Drop-In Art Making
Buttons
Koch Gallery, 250
10 am–4 pm
Stop by to create a unique button that shows off your love for art and the MFA using a variety of collage materials.
Mosaic Memento Boxes
Shapiro Family Courtyard
10 am–4 pm
Decorate a box for your favorite keepsakes using a variety of mosaic materials such as small tiles, stones, and sparkly items.
Lego Printmaking
Druker Family Pavilion, Room 159
Friday 2/21: 10 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm
Saturday 2/22: 10 am–1 pm
Make limited-edition prints for yourself or a loved one using Legos!
Soak-Stain Painting
Druker Family Pavilion, Room 160
10 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm
Get inspired by color field and Abstract Expressionist paintings! Brush, drip, soak, and blend acrylic inks onto raw canvas and explore the creation of new colors and shapes. What will you make to showcase your love for art and creativity?
Drop-In Gallery Activity: Seeing and Feeling Emotions in Nature, Art, and Movement
Wednesday–Friday; no activity on Saturday
10:30 and 11 am
Riley Seminar Room
Take a break with a 15-minute immersive experience exploring emotions in art, the animal world, and in our own body language. Join an MFA educator in practicing gentle yoga poses and dance connected to feelings and emotions so you’re refreshed and ready to continue your visit. Fun for all ages and abilities!
Available on Friday, February 21, 10:30 am
Family Tours
11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Meet in Sharf Visitor Center
Join us on a family-friendly tour to discover how artists have captured the themes of love, care, and friendship in their work. Tours are 30 minutes and fun for all ages.
Available on Friday, February 21, 11:30 am
Story Hour
11:30 am and 1 pm
Gallery LG36
Drop by to hear children’s stories about kindness, love, friendship, and care. Stay for one story or for the whole hour.
Available on Friday, February 21, 1 pm
Drop-In Gallery Activity: Exploring Compassion in Art and Ourselves
Wednesday–Friday; no activity on Saturday
3 pm
Song Dynasty Gallery, 274
Join an MFA educator in the gallery for a closer look at Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion. Make connections to compassion in our own lives through discussion, gentle yoga poses, and mindfulness exercises that help connect body and mind. This 30-minute activity is suitable for all bodies and fun for all ages. Benches are available.
Available on Friday, February 21
Wheelchair accessible
