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Looking for something new and exciting to do with the kids? There’s plenty to see and do with your family at the Currier! Visit the new Discovery Gallery use our family guide to explore the galleries, and check out our family programs below. All programs are free with museum admission unless otherwise indicated. Assistive listening systems are available for all programs in the galleries, auditorium, and studios.
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Children and their adults look for patterns with a kaleidoscope during a Family Studio program
WINTER SCHOOL VACATION WEEK- FEBRUARY 22-26
Museum admission is free during Winter School Vacation Week!
Monday, February 22- Storytime in the Gallery
Listen to My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winter and look at Cross by the Sea by Georgia O'Keeffe. 11:30 am - noon
Listen to Georgia's Bones by Jen Bryant and look at Cross by the Sea by Georgia O'Keeffe. 1:30 - 2 pm
Tuesday, February 23- CLOSED
Wednesday, February 24- Family Performance: "Jungle Stories" with Storyteller Tim Van Egmond. 1 pm
Thursday, February 25- Family Drawing in the Galleries. 1 - 3 pm
Friday, February 26- Family Studio: Art Up Close. 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Storytime in the Gallery
4th Monday of every month, 11:30 am - noon
Looking for a way to introduce your preschooler to art? Come to the Currier for an art-related story read by Manchester City Library children's librarian Karyn Isleb followed by a gallery talk about the "Artwork of the Day." Recommended for ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome.
STORIES & ARTWORK OF THE DAY:
January 25 - Listen to An Orange in January by Deanna Hutts Aston and look at Still Life with Chocolates by James Aponovich.
February 22 - Listen to My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winter and look at Cross by the Sea by Georgia O'Keeffe.
March 22 - Listen to Not a Box by Antoinette Portis and look at Dream Houses XXXIII by Louise Nevelson.
Family Saturdays
The second Saturday of the month, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Spend some quality family time at the Currier the second Saturday of every month. Participate in hands-on art activities, go on a guided family gallery walk (11:30 am), visit the new Discovery Gallery, or use a family gallery guide. Each Family Saturday will focus on a different theme. Museum admission is free from 10 am to 12 pm.
FAMILY SATURDAY THEMES:
January 9 - Dreams for the New Year
February 13 - Valentine's Day
March 13 - Working with Watercolor
New Parent Gallery Talks
The third Thursday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm
Has your new baby reduced your vocabulary to coos and other nonsensical words? These gallery talks are designed for new parents (with baby in tow) to get a personalized tour of the museum. So pack up the baby stroller and stop by for some much needed adult conversation.
NEW PARENT GALLERY TALK THEMES:
January 21 - Snow Showers and Spring Flowers
February 18 - Provocative Portraits: Personalities in the Galleries
March 18 - A Day in the Life: A Closer Look at Genre Paintings
Arty Party
Create a lasting memory for your child and guests. Your Arty Party will include an hour and a half-long art activity which the children can take home and a half hour birthday celebration. Arty Parties are scheduled on a first come first served basis on Saturdays beginning the first of September until the end of May.
The Art Center decorates, while refreshments and party foods are the responsibility of parents. The $140 fee includes up to ten guests; each additional guest is $12. Dual Plus Members receive a 10% discount. If you are not a current member we will gladly take your new membership at the time you book the party. To schedule your party please call 603.669.6144 x134.
Art Classes and Workshops
The Currier Art Center offers studio art classes and workshops for kids and families throughout the year. Check out our current brochure for class descriptions and registration information.