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In the Learning Center
July 13, 2008 - October 5, 2008 Julie Downing
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This summer the Learning Center features Julie Downing’s rich, jewel-like watercolor illustrations from the children’s books How Do You Know?, The Magpies’ Nest, and Where is My Mommy? Downing is an internationally published author and illustrator of over 30 children’s books, as well as the recipient of a Parents Choice Award and the New York Public Library Best Books Award. Visitors to the Learning Center will also learn about Impressionist art.
Meet Julie Downing Sunday, September 28 at 1pm. She will read, draw, answer questions, and sign books. If you are interested in having Julie Downing visit your school click on the second link below.
Download activity sheet for this exhibition Download activity sheet #2 for this exhibition
Download PDF Reader Here.
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In the Learning Center
October 19, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Jeanette Winter: Josefina
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The Learning Center is privileged to feature folk artist Josefina Aguilar, whose family is part of a long tradition of clay artisans in Ocotlán, Mexico. Josefina tells Aguilar’s story, from when she first learned to mould clay as a baby to the whimsical figures she makes today. Illustrator and writer Jeanette Winter is faithful to the Mexican tradition in her charming counting book.To complement the illustrations in the book, several of Josefina’s clay sculptures are also on display. Meet Jeanette Winter on Sunday, November 9, at 1:30 as part of our Clay Family Day
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Josefina. Illustration from Josefina, copyright © 1996 by Jeanette Winter, used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Courtesy of Kerlan Collection, University of Minnesota Libraries |
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In the Learning Center
January 25, 2009 - February 22, 2009 Younger Artists: Clay Stories
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For the tenth year, this annual Learning Center exhibition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their work in a museum setting. Individuals, groups, and entire classes create original art inspired by their visits to the KMA. This year will feature handmade clay artwork.
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January 25, 2009 - February 22, 2009 YOUNGER ARTISTS: Clay Stories
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Showcase your students’ work in the Museum. Original art created in your classroom, inspired by your Museum visit to Conversations in Clay and Jeanette Winter: Josefina, will be displayed in the Learning Center Gallery. For example, consider making clay objects inspired by the Mexican folk art tradition or by contemporary clay artists. Or, create a class book inspired by the exhibitions. Items can be made by individual students, groups, or entire classes. Exhibition space is limited. Younger Artists will have a festive fruit punch and cookie opening.
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