Denison Museum hosts Family Day with hands-on fun for local families
Date of Event: February 14, 2009
Posted: February 10, 2009
The Denison Museum announces Family Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Denison Museum (240 W. Broadway). This child-friendly event will feature a tour of the current exhibitions as well as demonstrations and hands-on activities. Family Day is free and open to the public.
Family Day will begin with a tour and introduction of the exhibitions “Kuna: Central American Indian Art & Artifacts,” and “Between Light & Shadow: Chinese Puppets from the Denison Museum.” Following the tour, the Denison Museum staff will demonstrate the art of making Kuna paper molas and Chinese shadow puppets and will include the opportunity to create molas and shadow puppets. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is one of numerous activities and programs scheduled to celebrate the current exhibitions. To learn more about Family Day at the Denison Museum or the exhibitions, call Amber Schott at 740-587-6225 or send e-mail to schotta@denison.edu. Reservations for the Family Day are appreciated.
Link to the Department of Art for more information and photos.
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Calendar Listing:
CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville — Denison Museum Family Day at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb.14, at the Denison Museum (240 W. Broadway). Free and open to the public. Contact Amber Schott, 740-587-6225 or schotta@denison.edu.
About Denison:
Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.
For press inquiries:
- Name
- Barbara Stambaugh
- Position Title
- Director, Media Relations
- Primary Email
- stambaughb@denison.edu
- Business Phone
- (740) 587-8575