Free Family Storytelling
One Saturday each month 10-11am
Family Storytelling
Anchors aweigh! It’s time to set sail and explore the deep “see” galleries full of artworks. Your ship’s Crew (Museum staff and volunteers) will help you navigate your artistic journey. Plotting the course according to family-friendly stories, the Crew will help unlock the mysteries of deep see(ing) adventures! Explore some of your favorite artworks in a fresh way by participating in gallery stories and a hands-on art project. All ages welcome but stories and projects are geared to younger children.
October 25 10-11 a.m. Seeing is Believing
November 22 10-11 a.m. Cozy Comforts
Target Tuesday for Toddlers
Ahoy there Toddlers! Put on your captain’s hat and grab your favorite First Mate (grown up) and sail on over to the Museum for a morning of art exploration and hands-on discovery! Learn more about the artworks in the Museum’s collection through stories, music and toddler-friendly projects. Let your grown ups know that this is a great opportunity for you to spend quality time together sharing, learning and having fun! (All projects geared to children not yet in kindergarten.) This program is free of charge thanks to generous support from Target.
November 4 10:30 a.m. –Noon: Come and Go as you Please
December 9 10:30 a.m. –Noon: Come and Go as you Please
Scrappy Saturday: Make Merry with Scrappers Haven and MMAM
Saturday, December 13- 1-4pm
The weather outside may be frightful, but the crafting inside will be delightful. The afternoon will begin with a stroll through the galleries for some artistic inspiration. Katrina Volkert, owner of Scrapper’s Haven in Winona, will lead us through a mini-album project that is sure to delight any loved one as a gift under the tree, or a family heirloom for you to cherish for years to come. Katrina will help you as you make your own mini book in a family theme. Fill the book with cherished photos from an event or from the year, and you will go home with a completed gift or keepsake. This special class will be limited to the first 16 people (ages 14 to 99). There will be only a minimal $10 materials fee, thanks to the generous support of the Ernest and Sally Micek family (in memory of W.B. “Bill” Gautsch.) Please bring 10-14 photos (4” x 6” or smaller) and, if you can, a paper trimmer, double-sided adhesive, glue pen, and/or scissors. Ho ho hope you can come!
Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
with Leo and Marilyn Smith
Saturday, December 7- 10:30 a.m.
A beautiful sight, you’ll be happy that night, walking through a Winter Wonderland… It’s that time of year of again! The magic of winter and holiday excitement is upon us and a stroll through the Smith Folk Art Gallery is sure to get everyone eager for the arrival of Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick. Join artists Marilyn and Leo Smith as they give a personal tour of their exhibit, “Jon to name very soon,” and share some of their favorite pieces and memories from holidays past. Create a special memory of your own and have the artists sign any of their collectible pieces available in our gift shop. Hot cider, cookies and holiday cheer will be plentiful! This tour, including admission, is free thanks to the generous support from the Ernest and Sally Micek Family in memory of W. B. "Bill" Gautsch.
Tour at 10:30 am with cider and cookies to follow.
