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Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Soft Sculptures/Esculturas Suaves Inspired by Margarita Cabrera

The O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours takes a close look at the experiences of immigrants through Margarita Cabrera’s esculturas suaves (soft sculptures). Use paper to create a soft sculpture inspired by a long journey. Margarita Cabrera focuses on social-political community issues including cultural identity, migration, violence, inclusivity, labor and empowerment, Cabrera creates sculptures…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Still Life Collage Inspired by Benny Andrews

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours highlighted Benny Andrews who incorporated fabric into his paintings, creating a signature look with textured surfaces. Use fabric and collage to create a still life. Benny Andrews is known for his use of collage and fabric in his paintings. He often depicts people and scenes from…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Geometric Collage Inspired by George Andrews

This O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours takes a look at George Andrews’ signature style. Use geometric shapes and dots to create your own dot artwork. George Andrews was the patriarch of a highly creative family of artists and writers, who were deeply rooted in rural Georgia. Adorning rocks, furniture, women’s shoes and “anything…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Abstract Drawing Inspired by Willie White

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours explored abstract art through Willie White’s colorful drawings. Create an abstract drawing using color, line and shape. Willie White was born in 1910 in Natchez, Mississippi to a farming couple. He later moved to New Orleans where he worked as a waiter. Inspired by the artists…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Mixed Media Collage Inspired by Thornton Dial

The O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours explores Thornton Dial’s choice of materials and his use of the tiger symbol in his work. Create your own symbol of strength using found objects. Thornton Dial’s work often draws from his personal experiences of living as an African American man in the South, depicting a range…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Pattern Collage Inspired by Walter Anderson

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours explored Walter Anderson’s love of nature and fascination with pattern. Create your own Walter Anderson inspired collage utilizing repetition. Mississippi artist, Walter Anderson, used seven motifs to create his paintings and ceramics. Anderson is known for his use of repetition to create his watercolors depicting nature. Supplies…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Paper House Inspired by Jeffrey Cook

The most recent O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours pay tribute to Jeffrey Cook. Inspired by his use of recycled materials, this activity utilizes paper to construct a sculpture. Explore the meaning of home and create your paper house. Jeffrey Cook was a New Orleans artist from Central City. He was known for his…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Housing Native Bees Inspired by Shawn Hall

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours explored the ways in which you can help native bees thrive. Learn the importance of protecting and nurturing native bee species through the exhibition What are Native Bees, Y’all? Do your part! Construct a habitat for native bees and other beneficial insects. Born in Ann Arbor,…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Representing Native Bees Inspired by Shawn Hall

The O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours takes a detailed look into the lives of bees. Learn the difference between a honey bee and a native bee by exploring the exhibition What are Native Bees, Y’all? Draw a native bee with all of its physical attributes. Born in Ann Arbor, MI, Shawn Hall has…

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