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Art Bites Tour: Nature/Made Sat, Apr 20 2024 On this FREE tour, explore works of art in the museum which fit the theme of "Nature/Made". Artists often use nature-made objects in their work to connect with the natural world, explore environmental themes, or incorporate organic elements into their artistic expression. Nature-made objects can include everything from found materials like rocks, shells, and branches to organic substances like mud, leaves, and feathers. Consider the relationship between the subject matter of a piece and the natural world, the materials used to make art, and where those materials are found. |
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Art Bites Tour: Art Appreciation as Self Care Thu, Apr 18 2024 During stressful times of the year, it's important to approach the spaces we inhabit and transform them to take care of ourselves. Discover how you can do this with art gallery spaces in this guided tour! ART BITES are 30-minute, 3-stop tours given by Student WAM Guides developed under instruction from WAM’s LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, Olivia Comstock. |
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Study Night | April 2024 Wed, Apr 17 2024 Master the art of studying with the WAM Collective.Need a break? Come study with us at the Weisman on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 from 5 – 8 P.M.! This month’s Study Night will feature seasonal art-making activities and chill vibes for catching up on your work, cram for finals, or just to socialize with friends. As always, the first 100 students who arrive to enjoy a FREE MISFIT COFFEE. Free and open to all students. This event is Student Services Fee funded. |
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Waking the Oracle: Community Wisdom Jam Wed, Apr 17 2024 This Waking the Oracle event is presented in conversation with the Weisman’s exhibition, The Experience of Expression |
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Art Bites Tour: Nature/Made Sat, Apr 13 2024 On this FREE tour, explore works of art in the museum which fit the theme of "Nature/Made". Artists often use nature-made objects in their work to connect with the natural world, explore environmental themes, or incorporate organic elements into their artistic expression. Nature-made objects can include everything from found materials like rocks, shells, and branches to organic substances like mud, leaves, and feathers. Consider the relationship between the subject matter of a piece and the natural world, the materials used to make art, and where those materials are found. |
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Art Bites Tour: Art Appreciation as Self Care Thu, Apr 11 2024 During stressful times of the year, it's important to approach the spaces we inhabit and transform them to take care of ourselves. Discover how you can do this with art gallery spaces in this guided tour! ART BITES are 30-minute, 3-stop tours given by Student WAM Guides developed under instruction from WAM’s LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, Olivia Comstock. |
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Art Bites Tour: Getting to Know the Artist Wed, Apr 3 2024 On this FREE tour, get the inside scoop. Bevan will share their experience meeting artists who have their work in the WAM collection to offer a behind the scenes biographical perspective on the work. This tour is dialogue and activity-based, meaning visitors will speak as much or more than facilitators. Be ready to participate! |
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The Other Four Artist Talk | Virtual Wed, Apr 3 2024 In connection with the Weisman's spring exhibition, The Other Four, participating artists Liza Sylvestre, Christopher Jones, and Rotem Tamir will convene for a roundtable discussion on the ways in which The Other Four promotes intimacy between audience and artwork through touch, breath, and close listening. The panelists will explore disability justice, phenomenology, and meaning-making beyond visual aesthetics. |
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Open Studio: Nature / Made Mon, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 28 2024 April's theme is inspired by the art of Ojibwe artist George Morrison and University of Minnesota Assistant Professor of Ceramics Chostani Elaine Dean. Artists often use nature-made objects in their work to connect with the natural world, explore environmental themes, or incorporate organic elements into their artistic expression. Nature-made objects can include everything from found materials like rocks, shells, and branches to organic substances like mud, leaves, and feathers. |
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Art Bites Tour: Getting to Know the Artist Sat, Mar 30 2024 This FREE public tour is given and developed around the theme of "GETTING TO KNOW THE ARTIST" by Bevan Breaux. On this tour, get the inside scoop. The guide will share their experience meeting artists who have their work in the WAM collection to offer a behind the scenes biographical perspective on the work. This tour is dialogue and activity-based, meaning visitors will speak as much or more than facilitators. Be ready to participate! |