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June 20, 2013

Third Thursday: Get Local

6 – 9 p.m.
museum-wide

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Events on July 31, 2012

Designer Challenge (sec. S17, ages 9-12)

Monday through Friday, July 30-August 3, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Studios

Instructor: Mary Jo Nikolai

Let's use your favorite toy friend as a muse for your own artful fashion line.

IN THE GALLERIES

Study and sketch the fashions of various time periods and places.

Be on the lookout for textiles with perfect patterns and proportions.

Gather inspiration for your own exclusive summer line.

IN THE STUDIO

Create a portfolio of runway designs for your favorite doll, action figure, or plushie.

Create haute couture for your companion.

Stage a runway show for family and friends.

MATERIALS

Graphite pencils, colored pencils, paper, thread, fabrics,

embellishments.

Tuition: $360; $288 for MIA members. Section limited to 20.

To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »

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Rembrandt in America

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1 – 2 p.m.

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Inspired by Books

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Off the Wall (sec. S7, ages 5-7)

Monday through Friday, July 30-August 3, 2012
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Studios

Instructor: Melanie Casiday

Let's explore the third dimension as we bask in the basics of sculpture.

IN THE GALLERIES

Experience the museum in three dimensions.

Search for examples of additive and subtractive techniques used to create sculpture.

Cast shadows and find shapes, textures, and details hidden in sculptures' nooks and crannies.

IN THE STUDIO

Play with positive and negative space in your design process. Mock up a maquette (scale model) for your final project. Select from a variety of materials to move your ideas from study to form.

MATERIALS

Mixed media, found objects, clay, tagboard.

Tuition: $180; $144 for MIA members. Section limited to 14.

To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »

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"Spotlight" on the Veiled Lady, Gallery 357

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
12:30 – 1 p.m.

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Mysteries in the Museum

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
1 – 2 p.m.

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June 2013

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Featured Exhibition

New Pictures 8: Sarah Jones

Thursday, April 18, 2013—Sunday, October 6, 2013
Linda and Lawrence Perlman Gallery (368)
Free Exhibition

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