December 06, 2024
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aHvLGG
Artful adventures in and around the museum for 2–5 year-olds and their caregivers! Explore a different theme in each session on selected Fridays throughout the year.
Registered families can join us in the Atrium of the Smith College Museum of Art for open play and art experiences from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, sign up for a museum tour slot for 9:45, 10:15, or 10:45 a.m.
Museum educator Gina Hall will lead these interactive experiences in the galleries for up to ten children and their caregivers. Families can connect, play, and create in the Atrium with Northampton Public Schools (NPS) early childhood educator, Ashley Miller, when not in the museum. Please feel free to join us anytime between 9:30–11:30.
Participation will be capped at 30 children.
Register for the following Fridays: 12/6, 2/7, 4/4, 6/6 [9:30-11:30 am]
December 13, 2024
Join us for an evening of art, making, and community at the December 13 Second Friday at the Smith College Museum of Art! SCMA is free and open to all.
From 4–7pm, Hands-on! Art making for all ages, inspired by works on view. Slow down, clear your mind, relax and be present through mindful drawing activities designed to destress and encourage creativity, inspired by the special exhibition Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now and second floor installation Thinking through Drawing. Light refreshments in the atrium.
From 4–8pm, explore and enjoy four floors of art!
Photo by Jane Statchen '25
January 10, 2025
Join us for an evening of art, making, and community at the January 10 Second Friday at the Smith College Museum of Art! SCMA is free and open to all.
From 4–7 p.m., participate in hands-on art making for all ages. How many different ways can you make a snowflake? Inspired by the repetitions of forms in the art of Younes Rahmoun, create one-of-a-kind snowflakes in all different shapes and textures by cutting, folding, tracing, and painting. Light refreshments will be served in the atrium.
From 4–8 p.m., enjoy and explore four floors of art!