Our educators and curators are dedicated to offering programs and resources that will encourage visitors of all ages to interact and be more engaged with Harn exhibitions.
Hey Adults! Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? Women’s History Month honors the role of women and the contributions they have made to history, culture and society. Celebrate the important contributions that women have made to art by teaching your tots about key figures in art history!...
Adventure across the American landscape by exploring the places, people and prairies in Terry Evan’s photography. Discover tales told from the land and in the air, then learn how to create your own nature-inspired narrative with poetry prompts and a sun print art activity. Download a free activity guide below...
What You’ll Need Aluminum Foil Toilet Paper Roll or Paper Towel Roll Ruler Drawing Utensils Scissors Tape Paper Paper or Plastic Straw Paint and Paintbrushes (Optional) What You’ll Do 1. Measure a piece of aluminum foil to fit the length and width of the paper roll, then cut the...
Learn about the geometric and symbolic designs of Tŏk Sal, on view in the exhibition Everyday to the Extraordinary: Highlights from the Korean Collection, then follow the instructions to learn how to make extraordinary molds from everyday materials. What You’ll Need Cardboard Ruler Scissors Pencil or pen Hot glue Airdry clay, model magic,...
Watch the video to learn about a style of art called Still Life, then create your own wintertime-inspired still life using collage material. What You’ll Need • 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock or heavy paper • Magazines • Scissors • Glue stick • Colored pencils or crayons What You’ll Do...
Watch the video to explore the relationship between art and music. Then, draw inspiration from Bisrat Shibabaw’s artistic practice to create art that encourages both looking and listening. What You’ll Need A sheet of colorful paper Cardstock or other thick paper Paint Paintbrush or sponge Water cup Paper towels...
Watch the video to learn how artists capture actions, like dance moves, with colors, lines and shapes. Then, follow the instructions to create your own movement-inspired art with paint and your favorite dance moves! What You’ll Need: • Protective cover for your art-making surface • Large sheet of paper...
What You’ll Do Watch the video to learn about Dancing Ganesha then choreograph a dance for the beloved deity. Tips for choreographing your dance: In India, elephants symbolize wealth and strength. How can you convey ideas of wealth and strength through movement? Observe the positions of Ganesha’s arms and legs. Notice how...
Watch the video to discover the art of mending and to examine differing views on breakage and perfection. In the Banyankole and Banyarwanda Vessel with Lid (inkongoro with umutemeri) and the Japanese Incense container (Kogo), cracks are mended with metal. On both objects, light reflects off the metal, creating strong contrasts between the...
Discover the art of the polka dot! Watch the video to learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and her dreams of covering the world and everything in it in with dots. Then draw inspiration from Kusama to create your very own polka dot pumpkin paper sculpture. Materials: Paper Glue Scissors...
