The National Museum of Wildlife Art invites local youth to the Museum for free, fun art-making opportunities during Spring Break! Educators will introduce two wildlife-themed studio art projects, one each week of Spring Break.

An adult must accompany any kids under age 14. All classes are instructor-supported. Registration is not required; drop in. Drop in for all or part of the two-hour Open Studio sessions to work independently on your art. Education staff will provide expertise and guidance during the Open Studio times.

The two art classes featured are Kinetic Art: Art That Moves Inspired by J. C. Fontanive (week one), and Animal Masks Inspired by Kendra Haste (week two). Students can join for one week or both. Participants will receive free admission* to the Museum, allowing for the exploration of current and permanent exhibits and the Children’s Discovery Gallery.

Week 1: March 25 – 27
Kinetic Art: Art That Moves Inspired by J. C. Fontanive
Kids will be inspired by art in the collection that moves! They will be invited to create a flipbook, butterflies that flap their wings, and rotating blocks that make mismatched animals.

Tuesday, March 25: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)
Wednesday, March 26: 1 – 3 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)
Thursday, March 27: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)

Week 2: April 1 – 3
Animal Masks Inspired by Kendra Haste
After gaining inspiration from works in the Museum, kids will make their own animal masks using a variety of materials such as folded paper, foil, tape, and paint.

Tuesday, April 1: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)
Wednesday, April 2: 1 – 3 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)
Thursday, April 3: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open Studio (drop-in, registration not required)

For questions contact Patrice Gonzales, Associate Curator of Education and Outreach, at pgonzales@wildlifeart.org, (307) 732-5435.
*When you arrive, just let the front desk know you are here for Spring Break Art Studio and they will waive your admission fee and direct you to the classroom!