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The Phillips Plays

Color and Creativity

Drop-in Family Program

In-Person

Event included with cost of general admission; advance reservations for general admission encouraged. Members receive free general admission and do not need to reserve in advance.

Children must be accompanied by their adult. This is a drop-in program suitable for children of all ages.

Dashed vertical lines in different colors.

Bring your family to investigate materials, methods, and ideas in art.

After looking closely at Alma Thomas’s vibrant Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers (family-friendly tour at 11 am), explore the ways that nature can inspire your art. As you experiment with color, composition, and shape, how will your creativity blossom?

In addition to exploring art materials and methods in the studio, families may enjoy the carpeted, creative-play area with blocks, books, toys, and games. 

 

IMAGE: Alma Thomas, Breeze Rustling through Fall Flowers, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 57 7/8 x 50 in., The Phillips Collection, Gift of Franz Bader