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Art Play!

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Art Play! is your chance to experiment–a different medium each month–on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios! No prompts, no rules, just play.

Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities. Learn more about Art Play! at new.artsmia.org/event/art-play

July 5 and 19 Stamps
Come play with stamps! We’ll have different types of paper and surfaces to get your creative juices flowing. You can even try your hand at making a stamp of your own!

August 2 and 16 Bead Bonanza
Beads can be used to make jewelry, designs on paper, and even fun animals. Come see all the different creations you can make with beads!

September 6 and 20 Watercolor
Play around and get familiar with the different characteristics and methods of applying watercolor paints. This medium has been used by artists dating back to ancient times. What will you create?

October 4 and 18 Fall Leaves Cyanotype
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with cyanotype printing! Cyanotype printing is an early photographic process that creates cyan-blue prints. We’ll use fall leaves to explore unique shapes and textures in this fun printmaking technique. 

November 1 and 15 3D Paper Sculptures
There are many types of sculptures, but did you know you can sculpt with paper? See how you can take this 2D medium and make a 3D masterpiece!

December 6 and 20 Art Supply Assemblage
What do a few short-colored pencils, yarn, old erasers, and loose buttons have in common? They can all be put together in a beautiful work of art! Join us as we take old art supplies and use them to make cohesive pieces of art with assemblage.

Art Play! is your chance to experiment–a different medium each month–on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios! No prompts, no rules, just play.

Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities. Learn more about Art Play! at new.artsmia.org/event/art-play

July 5 and 19 Stamps
Come play with stamps! We’ll have different types of paper and surfaces to get your creative juices flowing. You can even try your hand at making a stamp of your own!

August 2 and 16 Bead Bonanza
Beads can be used to make jewelry, designs on paper, and even fun animals. Come see all the different creations you can make with beads!

September 6 and 20 Watercolor
Play around and get familiar with the different characteristics and methods of applying watercolor paints. This medium has been used by artists dating back to ancient times. What will you create?

October 4 and 18 Fall Leaves Cyanotype
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with cyanotype printing! Cyanotype printing is an early photographic process that creates cyan-blue prints. We’ll use fall leaves to explore unique shapes and textures in this fun printmaking technique. 

November 1 and 15 3D Paper Sculptures
There are many types of sculptures, but did you know you can sculpt with paper? See how you can take this 2D medium and make a 3D masterpiece!

December 6 and 20 Art Supply Assemblage
What do a few short-colored pencils, yarn, old erasers, and loose buttons have in common? They can all be put together in a beautiful work of art! Join us as we take old art supplies and use them to make cohesive pieces of art with assemblage.

More about Minneapolis Institute of Art
Inspiring wonder through the power of art. The Minneapolis Institute of Art enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures.
When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Jul 5, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Jul 19, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Aug 2, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Aug 16, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Sep 6, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Sep 20, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Oct 4, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Oct 18, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Nov 1, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Nov 15, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Dec 6, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
  • Dec 20, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free

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