SCMA Second Fridays Fun!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Lower Level - Stairwell Art Area, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Create a unique painting using the pointillism technique, inspired by Georges Seurat’s Woman with a Monkey (project designed for visitors with children ages 4+, accompanied by an adult).
appropriate for families with children education program

SCMA Second Fridays Artist on Art- Angela Zammarelli
Friday, July 10, 2009
Museum of Art, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Known for her fantastical installations, Angela Zammarelli shares her view of a work at SCMA.
open to the general public education program

Outdoor film screening: Lesley Dill's opera, "Divide Light"
Friday, July 10, 2009
On Campus, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Following the closure of the Museum at the end of Second Friday (8pm/dusk), bring your blanket to Seelye Lawn behind the Museum of Art and enjoy a free outdoor showing of "Divide Light--" a film of a new opera conceived and directed by the artist Lesley Dill. The opera was composed by Richard Marriott, filmed by Ed Robbins, and is based on the language of Emily Dickinson (NYC Film Premier: March 2009).
open to the general public education program

SCMA Second Fridays Fun!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Lower Level - Stairwell Art Area, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For those who missed them in January, the Art Totes are back! Each Art Tote provides information about different types and styles of art that families can learn about together in the galleries (project designed for visitors with children ages 6+, accompanied by an adult).
appropriate for families with children education program

SCMA Second Fridays Artist on Art- Raphael Griswold
Friday, August 14, 2009
Museum of Art, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Mixed media artist Raphael Griswold talks about his favorite art at SCMA.
open to the general public education program

Save the Date- Family Day at SCMA!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Museum of Art, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Save the date for our fall Family Day! Free admission all day, hands-on art projects for kids, and viewing of the Japanese ceramics exhibition! More details to come.
appropriate for families with children education program


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The Museum Education Department invites groups to reserve guided tours, audio tours or self-guided visits to the museum. Adult groups of twelve or more receiving a guided tour are asked to make a donation of $2 per person toward a fund for educational programs at the museum. Free age-appropriate tours for school groups can be scheduled, and subsidies are available with transportation costs for school visits.

The Audio Guide allows visitors to choose from 91 stops, including 28 created for children, and to listen to them in any order. Rental fees: free for members; $2 all others. To schedule a tour or request additional information contact Julie Zappia, associate educator for school and family programs 413.585.2773 or jzappia@smith.edu.