Corning, New York - Families with children of all ages are invited to journey West at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art! Through Art Hunts, Art Packs, and Hands-on Activities, families are invited to have fun together on Sunday February 19 and Monday February 20 at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art!
Sunday FunDay
February 19, 2012 é 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Families with children of all ages are invited to a Cowboy Round-up! Through "Cowboy-themed" Art Hunts, Art Packs, and Hands-on Activities, families are invited to have fun together at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art! Make your own Cowboy Vest - join teaching artists, Megan and Allison, for an open-house style art making activity in the Museum's education center and listen to Cowboys stories in The Lodge.
Free and open to the public.
School’s Out: We’ve Got Rhythm
Monday, February 20, 2012 é 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come join us for an afternoon of rhythmic fun at the Rockwell. Design your own musical shaker and use it to participate in a percussion rhythm circle, listen to stories in The Lodge, try one of our new art hunts, or enjoy our other family gallery activities!
Free and open to the public.
FunDay Sundays will be held once a month, now through April 2012 to coincide with the Museum’s Free Sunday promotion. Families are invited to join local teaching artists, Megan and Allison, for art-making in the Education Center. Each FunDay Sunday, new themes and galleries will be highlighted. The program is free.
- February 19, 2012 - Cowboy Round-up!
- March 18, 2012 – All About Horses!
- April 15, 2012 – Native Americans
There is no additional fee for the following interactive activities:
Explore the West Activity Booklet – Young buckaroos will explore the Museum through fun activities! Participate in a hide and go seek game, learn about real cowboys, and draw a horse!
Art Hunts – Young visitors match an artist’s drawing to images found in the paintings and objects throughout the galleries!
ArtPacks– The ArtPack program offers backpacks filled with creative activities, puzzles, games and more! The ArtPack is a young trailblazer’s guide to the Museum!
>Learn more about activities just for families
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830
Date: January 24, 2012
Contact: Beth Manwaring ▪ 607.974.4254 ▪ manwaringb@rockwellmuseum.org
President’s Day Weekend Activities for Families: February 19 & 20, 2012
