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POSTPONED: Second Saturday: Mindful Moments - The Joy of Discovery

  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Drive Winona, MN 55987 United States (map)

EVENT POSTPONED

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Second Saturday

Mindful Moments: The Joy of Discovery

Saturday, April 11, 2020 | 10am - 5pm

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Art is for everyone! Second Saturdays at MMAM offers $1 Admission. MMAM members and Children 4 and under are always free.


Schedule of Events:

ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES:

  • Air-Dry Clay Creations

  • Mirrored Mandalas

TOURS:

  • Highlights tour : Enjoy this 30-minute introduction to the museum’s permanent collections. (10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm)

  •  Longer Look Tour: A 30-minute, seated tour that will take an in-depth look at two artworks in the museum's permanent collections. (11am, 1pm, 3pm)

LIVE MUSIC:

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Mural Painting with Sarah Johnson: Winona Creative Laureate Sarah Johnson has designed a 6 x 8 foot paint-by-number mural for visitors to help her paint. We ask that our youngest visitors work together with their grown up. 10:00am- 5:00pm, Museum Atrium.

  • Slide Show Night at David Tewes' Place: Take a walk through the enchanting mid-20th century photographs of David Tewes, explore a bit of his elegant and whimsical style, and learn about his techniques with photography scholar Drake Hokanson. (10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm)

  •  Second Saturday Story Time For all ages!  Join us for a new way to enjoy our galleries--two terrific children’s stories chosen to complement works of art and brought to life aloud! (10:15AM: Swamp Creatures, 10:45AM: Swamp Creatures, 11:15AM: Rescue! 11:45AM: Rescue!)

  • Take the Slow Art Challenge! Choose from selected artworks throughout the museum and take 3-5 minutes to look closely and reflect. What will you discover?

  • Bingo Overboard! Play this search-and-find game, and earn a prize! Bingo is sponsored by Doug Troke with Farmers Insurance.

  • Comments & a Cookie: We Want To Hear From You! MMAM is thrilled to have been awarded an arts access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board to collaborate with the community to co-create Second Saturdays. We would love to hear from you. Take a moment to enjoy a free cookie in the cafe while offering your feedback.

Project FINE will be providing interpreters for the April Second Saturday event.

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¡Project FINE proporcionará intérpretes para los segundos sábados de abril y agosto!

Winona Transit Dial-a-Ride: MMAM is pleased to offer free rides to and from the museum with Winona Transit’s Service Dial-a-Ride, between 10am - 5pm on any Second Saturday event. Please call 507-454-6666 to schedule your ride.

Assistive Listening Devices: The Museum offers assistive listening devices on guided tours. These headsets allow for a clearer presentation on docent led tours. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Calendar King Foundation and the Winona Foundation.


This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.


Second Saturday Sponsors: