UMMA is delighted to offer these activities highlighting the outstanding collection of Japanese art on view in our galleries and study cases in conjunction with U-M Center for Japanese Studies’ Ann Arbor Japan Week!
Ann Arbor Japan Week
UMMA is delighted to offer these activities highlighting the outstanding collection of Japanese art on view in our galleries and study cases in conjunction with the U-M Center for Japanese Studies celebration of Ann Arbor Japan Week.
Family Art Studio
Thursday, June 18, 11am–1pm and 2–4pm
UMMA Multipurpose Room
Local artist and long-time UMMA docent Susan Clinthorne will lead families on an exploration of Japanese art followed by a hands-on workshop. Using materials that invoke the bright colors and bold lines of Japanese Kabuki Prints, create your own art project inspired by the heroes and villains of Japanese legend. Designed for families with children ages 6-12 to experience art together.
Free. Registration required by emailing umma-program-registration@umich.edu. Please be sure to specify if you are registering for the 11am session or the 2pm session and how many adults and children are in your group. Please also include date and title of program in the subject line of your email.
Storytime at the Museum
Saturday, June 20, 11:15am–12:30pm
Children ages four to seven are invited to hear a story in the galleries followed by a special tea ceremony demonstration. Children will also have the opportunity to try on authentic Japanese kimono. Parents must accompany children. Siblings are welcome to join the group. Free. Advance registration required. Email umma-program-registration@umich.edu to secure your place. Please include date and title of program in the subject line of your email.
Ann Arbor Japan Week is presented by the U-M Center for Japanese Studies. For more information and additional programs please visit http://www.ii.umich.edu/cjs/eventsprograms/specialevents
Upcoming Family Programs
In conjunction with Julian Schnabel
On view July 5–September 27, 2015
Family Art Studio: Julian Schnabel
Saturday, July 25, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm
UMMA Multipurpose Room
Create your own art project inspired by the art works in the exhibition Julian Schnabel. Designed for families with children ages 6-12 to experience art together, UMMA docents will lead families on an exploration of the exhibition followed by a hands-on workshop lead by local artist Collin McRae Leix.
Free. Registration required by emailing umma-program-registration@umich.edu. Please be sure to specify if you are registering for the 11am session or the 2pm session and how many adults and children are in your group. Please also include date and title of program in the subject line of your email.
The exhibition Julian Schnabel was organized by the Brant Foundation Art Study Center. Lead support for UMMA’s installation is provided by Joseph and Annette Allen, the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, the University of Michigan Health System, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment Fund, and Retirement Income Solutions