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DECEMBER 12, 2009

Artist On-site: Ellen Harvey

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Ellen Harvey discussing drawing and abstraction with families, December 2009. Photograph by Paula Santos

Ellen Harvey discussing drawing and abstraction with families, December 2009. Photograph by Paula Santos

This past weekend, families had the opportunity to work with 2008 Biennial artist Ellen Harvey. Read more 

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Spotlight on Watercolors

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Liquid watercolors. Photograph by Paula Santos

Liquid watercolors. Photograph by Paula Santos

Family Programs has been using liquid watercolors in our workshops for the Georgia O’Keeffe: Abstraction exhibition and they have been quite a hit! Read more 

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Artist On-site: Zoe Strauss

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Zoe Strauss with families in the galleries. Photograph by Stina Puotinen

Zoe Strauss with families in the galleries. Photograph by Stina Puotinen

Last weekend, Family Programs was thrilled to host fabulous photographer Zoe Strauss for our first Artist’s Choice Workshop of the season. Read more 

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

WhitneyKids Toolbox is here!

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WhitneyKids toolbox. Photograph by Stina Puotinen

WhitneyKids toolbox. Photograph by Stina Puotinen

Our toolboxes have finally arrived! For the Georgia O’Keeffe:Abstraction exhibition, Family Programs is trying something new. Read more 

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Family Course: No Bones About It!

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Family Course, October 2009. Photograph by Paula Santos

Family Course, October 2009. Photograph by Paula Santos

Actually, lots of bones! This Thursday marked the third week of our after-school family course, where kids and parents are getting a behind-the-scenes intensive look at Georgia O’Keeffe and her work. Read more 

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Tenth Annual Family Day at the Whitney

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Art activity in the galleries, tenth Annual Family Day, October 2009. Photograph by Sean Carroll

Art activity in the galleries, tenth Annual Family Day, October 2009. Photograph by Sean Carroll

Our tenth Annual Family Day kicked off the fall season in style, celebrating the Georgia O’Keeffe: Abstraction exhibition with a full afternoon of tours, art-making, and artist projects! Read more 

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Windowfarms and Plant Parenthood

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Britta Riley (Windowfarms) works with children Windowfarms at the Whitney’s tenth annual Family Day, October 3, 2009. Photograph by Sean Carroll

Britta Riley (Windowfarms) works with children Windowfarms at the Whitney’s tenth annual Family Day, October 3, 2009. Photograph by Sean Carroll

During our tenth Annual Family Day, families enjoyed two artist projects designed and installed especially for the event, and inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s interest in the natural world around her. Read more 

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Postcards From the Edge

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As a follow up to the Family Day event, we asked kids and parents to write postcards to friends and family about their experience with the exhibition, artists, and activities, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s own letter writing. Here are a few memorable quotes! Read more