Art for Kids

Performing Arts

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Bugs Bunny on Broadway April 25, 2010 2:30pm

For more information, please visit DallasSymphony.com.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Summer Youth Enrichment Program June 8-26, 2010 For more information, please visit DBDT.com.

Fine Arts

Crow Collection of Asian Art

AdventureAsia - Family Day at the Crow Saturday, April 3, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Explore the new exhibition, Theater of the Gods and enjoy yoga for kids, Indian folk tales, Kabuki theater performances, and face painting. Make your own shadow puppets and enjoy complimentary tea and treats. Free. No reservations required.

Schedules and activities are subject to change. For a full schedule, please visit CrowCollection.org.

Nasher Sculpture Center

Target First Saturdays

Target sponsors First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculpture Center, with free admission from 10am-2pm and a variety of children’s activities.

Children’s Art Activity 10am – 12 noon
Art in Action Sculpture Demo 10am – 12:30pm
Art Scavenger Hunt 10am – 2pm
Family Tours 10:15, 11:15am and 12:15pm
Yoga in the Garden, Presented by YogaSport 11:30am
Storytime with the Dallas Public Library 12:30pm
NasherKids Live! 1pm

Schedules and activities are subject to change. For a full schedule, please visit NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Dallas Museum of Art

Family Audio Tour

Join Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot, for an interactive Family Audio Tour.
Three fun-filled tours are available for ages 5–11 at the Visitor Services Desk at no charge.

Late Nights

Third Fridays, 6:00pm–midnight
Activities included in general admission to the Museum; some special exhibitions require an additional ticket

Studio Creations

Explore different creative techniques to create your own work of art inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Museum.

Yoga for Kids!

Join Arturo and our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses!

Bedtime Stories with Arturo

Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.

[WE]EKENDS at the Museum

Studio Creations

Saturdays and Sundays, 1–3:30pm, Art Studio
Discover a new art-making activity each month! Join us in the studio, where volunteers are on hand to help your family make unique art projects. All materials are provided.

Sketching in the Galleries for Kids

Every third Saturday with some exceptions, 1–3:00pm
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.

Collection Connections

Sundays, 1:30–3:30pm Level 3
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging materials for all ages.

Family Films

Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm., Theater, Center for Creative Connections

Films subject to change. These films are presented by the Robert J. O’Donnell Film Series Endowment Fund.

Classes and Camps

Arturo’s Art & Me

For a 3–5 year old and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will work together to look at works of art, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the studio. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size limited to 12 pairs.

Free for Members/Nonmembers $10 (per pair). All supplies provided. To register, complete and mail in this registration form. Call 214-922-1822 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org for additional information and class availability.

Toddler Art

For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up. We will look at a work of art in the museum galleries, then play with our new friends in Arturo’s Nest, the Museum’s kid-friendly space. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size is limited to twelve pairs.

Free with admission; registration required. To register, call 214-922-1312.

Center for Creative Connections Tech Lab

What do you get when you cross art objects with technology?

The Tech Lab is a space in the Center for Creative Connections where you can blog about, tag, and research objects in the Dallas Museum of Art’s collections. It is also a space to experiment with current technologies and create original work during special classes, workshops, and programs.

First Tuesdays at the Dallas Museum of Art

11am–2pm, Center for Creative Connections
Admission to the Museum is free on the first Tuesday of every month. First Tuesday programming is designed for children ages five and under and their families. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.

For more information about programs for young children, please visit theDallas Museum of Art Family Page or call 214-922-1312 or e-mail lhanson@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Schedules and activities are subject to change. For a full schedule, please visit DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Photo credit: Iwan Baan, courtesy of the AT&T Performing Arts Center