The Rahr-West has new (and renewed) exciting things happening this August! The Discovery Gallery is now reopened for families to learn, play, and create! Many engaging activities are back including the felt wall, chalkboards, building blocks, and other tactile toys. New additions include Elements of Art sign guided activities such as exploring color with color mixing sensory toys and mystery boxes full of textures. We also added many new books on art and artists – several relating to work in the Rahr-West Art Museum collection.
Taking the place of our Wacky Weekend series, we will now have Quick Create in the Discovery Gallery. This new program will provide families with the opportunity to work on a project independently every other month, with opposite months being instructor guided in the classroom. During self-guided months, supplies and easy instructions will be provided.
The last wacky weekend will be in September, taking place during Sputnik Fest on September 9th. Find the full list of Sputnik Fest activities and events here: www.manitowoc.org/Sputnikfest
Quick Create will begin in October and continue to be on every second Saturday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm. The fall schedule is as follows:
October 14th – Tiny Pumpkin Painting (Self-Guided)
Festive tiny pumpkins will be provided to decorate with acrylic paint for the harvest season.
November 11th – Name Creatures (Instructor Guided)
Use your name cut out from a piece of paper and the unique shape it makes to create a fun name creature.
December 9th– Holiday Post Cards (Self-Guided)
Start with a blank post card, then decorate and write a holiday message to your friends or loved ones.
On your way down to the classroom or Discovery Gallery you’ll also notice something new – the basement walls now have a bit of flare! Artist and Rahr-West Art Museum instructor, Sonia Vasquez has designed and painted a new mural along the classroom and Discovery Gallery wall. Follow the waves along and find the different types of art supplies!
Thank you to Hallman Lindsay for being a sponsor of the mural.
We welcome you to visit the Discovery Gallery or stop by to see the mural anytime during our regular hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm
Interested in art classes from preschool to adult? Find our fall class schedule here:
www.manitowoc.org/1008/Education
Members get discounts on classes and more perks! If you’re considering becoming a member, check out all the benefits and register here:
www.manitowoc.org/1041/Become-a-Member-Renew
For more information on the Rahr-West Art Museum:
Call 920-686-3090
Visit rahrwestartmuseum.org