Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
John, Bertram A., and Ronald M. Druker Family Pavilion (Classroom 159)
Included with General Admission

Artist’s Book: See how modern artists transformed books into works of art in “Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound” then combine bookmaking techniques, images, and words to craft an artist’s book that tells your story.

Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Themes and media vary; see full schedule below. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end of the event. 

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Wheelchair accessible

Upcoming Dates and Times

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Artist’s Book: See how modern artists transformed books into works of art in “Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound” then combine bookmaking techniques, images, and words to craft an artist’s book that tells your story.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Ex-Votos, Paintings that Tell a Story: See ex-voto paintings in gallery 336, then use paint, markers, and mixed media to create your own work of art that shares a story!

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Artist’s Book: See how modern artists transformed books into works of art in “Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound” then combine bookmaking techniques, images, and words to craft an artist’s book that tells your story.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Sponsor

Supported by the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.