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Español abajo Create your own symmetrical abstract painting! Minnie Evans, Untitled, c. 1970, Mixed media on paper Minnie Evans was an artist who spent most of her life in Wilmington, North Carolina. She served as a gatekeeper at the famous Arlie Gardens for several years and much of her work is inspired by the beautiful…
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Español abajo Share holiday cheer this season by sending a postcard to your loved ones. Supplies Paper, Pencil Instructions Step 1: Search your home for materials to use for your postcard or letter. In addition to paper and a pencil, look for materials you can collage or color with. Be sure to ask a parent…
Transform an old pair of shoes into a work of art with a bright and color design like George Andrews has done. George Andrews was born in 1911 Plainview, Georgia and died in 1996. George Andrews was a self-taught artist. He was given the nickname, Dot Man because of his unique dot style that he…
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Create your own ball drop game out of found objects! Supplies Cardboard box (shoe box), popsicle sticks, plastic cups, scissors, glue, mini balls. Instructions Step 1: A sturdy base is necessary for this game. Use a cardboard box like a shoe box for the base of your game. With the help of a parent or…
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Español abajo Create your own super tall drawing of whatever scene you like! Clementine Hunter, Flowing River, circa 1950, Medium Oil on panel Clementine Hunter was born in 1886 near Natchitoches, Louisiana. Hunter spent most of her life working as a physical laborer and housemaid on the Melrose Plantation. In her late fifties, she taught…
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In this Movement Monday Activity, create a collage of a favorite trip or place you would like to visit. It’s that time of year again when the leaves change colors and fall from the trees, hence the name for this season; Fall or Autumn. Deciduous trees are trees that lose their leaves yearly with the…
Español abajo Incorporate your own symbols into abstract artwork like artist Ida Kohlmeyer. Ida Kohlmeyer was an American painter and sculptor who lived in Louisiana. She attended Newcomb College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. She began painting in her 30s and returned to Newcomb College in 1956 to earn her Master of…
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Transform paper tubes into a spooky Halloween monster decoration. Happy Halloween! It’s that creepy, spooky time of year again. Create one last holiday inspired activity before the season ends. Supplies Paper tubes, String, Glue, Scissors and Color paper. Instructions Step 1: Let’s get spooky! Grab your supplies and think about what kind of monster you…
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Español abajo In this Movement Monday Activity, use tape and balloons to create a racing game to play with friends or family. Balloons are fun interactive decorations that are usually used in celebrations. They are inflated with air to create its shape. Balloons come in many different colors, shapes and sizes. Be creative and use…