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Second Sunday tours, inaugurated in 2004 (as First Sunday), are organized on a theme in relation to a current exhibition in the Museum. In the same vein, School’s Out! Art’s In!, also begun in 2004, are programs scheduled for days when the public schools are not in session. Kids Series: World of Art weekly programs are offered during the summer months. Programs are designed for children of all ages and target different aspects of the collection.
January
January 10, 2010 - Sunday
Kids Sunday Event: Every Picture Tells a Story
 Kids Sunday Event: Every Picture Tells a Story
Examples of traditional photography and digital photography will be examined by Museum visitors, with emphasis on the Warhol exhibition. Is photography "art"? Why or why not? Photographic realism will also be discussed and participants will create a photo or download digital portraits and decorate the photo.
Art experience designed for children Grades 1 - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult.)
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00–3:30pm
February - Black History Month
February 14, 2010 - Sunday
Kids Sunday Event: I  Clay
Kids Sunday Event: I  Clay
What a lot of things are made from clay. We will look for some of these objects in the Museum and then try our hand at our own work of art in the medium. What’s not to love?
Art experience designed for children Grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult.)
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00–3:30pm
February 26, 2010 - Friday
School’s Out! Art’s In! How to Sculpt
School’s Out! Art’s In! How to Sculpt
A local sculptor will demonstrate the art of sculpture using different materials, and we will find out why some of them don’t work so well. Then sculpt a masterpiece of your own.
Art experience designed for children Grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult.)
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00–3:30pm
March - Women's History Month
March 12 - 14, 2010 - Friday - Sunday
Art In Bloom
 Art In Bloom
Mid-Missouri florists celebrate the Museum’s artwork with their inspired floral designs.
Open to the public Friday: 7:00–9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Art in Bloom for Kids:
March 13, 2010 - Saturday: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
March 14, 2010 - Sunday: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Participants will create their own arrangements with real flowers. Other floral crafts will also be available.
Pre-registration suggested; call 573-882-9498.
April
April 11, 2010 - Sunday
Kids Sunday Event: The Museum Goes Green
Kids Sunday Event: The Museum Goes Green
Art experience designed for children Grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult.)
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00–3:30pm
May
May 16, 2010 - Sunday
Kids Sunday Event: Cast a Spell
Kids Sunday Event: Cast a Spell
Art experience designed for children Grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult.)
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00–3:30pm
June
June 10, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Boxes and Containers
 Kids Series: World of Art: Boxes and Containers
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
June 17, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Metals and Mints
 Kids Series: World of Art: Metals and Mints
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
June 24, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Nature in Jewelry and Art
 Kids Series: World of Art: Nature in Jewelry and Art
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
July
July 8, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Twenty-four Metals in the Museum
 Kids Series: World of Art: Twenty-four Metals in the Museum
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
July 15, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Ancient Influence: Modern Response
 Kids Series: World of Art: Ancient Influence: Modern Response
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m., Cast Gallery
July 22, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Women Artists
 Kids Series: World of Art: Women Artists
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
July 29, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Exploring the Nile
 Kids Series: World of Art: Exploring the Nile
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m., Cast Gallery
August
August 5, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Masks in the Museum
 Kids Series: World of Art: Masks in the Museum
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cast Gallery
August 12, 2010 - Thursday
World of Art: Picasso
 Kids Series: World of Art: Picasso
Art experience designed for children grades K - 8 and accompanying adults (limit two children per adult).
Pre-registration is required; call 573-882-9498.
Pre-registration begins ONE MONTH prior to the event.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m., Cast Gallery
Event Cancellation Policy
The Museum of Art and Archaeology reserves the right to cancel events due to poor weather, low registration, or other unforeseen events. Please provide a contact number when registering for educational programs in order to be notified promptly.
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