CBS Make It a Day at the DMA Family Celebration
Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
FREE
Created for families to discover a wide variety of art, Family Celebrations include art-making activities in the Art Studio, music, performances, interactive experiences with artists, family tours, sketching in the galleries, and more.
Meet Arturo
11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Center for Creative Connections (C3)
Say hello to Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot, and pick up your Arturo tattoo!
Studio Creations
11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Art Studio, C3
Make a creative creature! Discover surreal shapes and abstract figures in works of art from the C3 Gallery and then use your imagination to create a creature using an artistic form.
Tech Lab
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tech Lab, C3
Meet a CBS meteorologist in the galleries and then have fun with weather experiments inspired by landscapes from the collection in the Tech Lab.
StoryART
1:00–1:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Listen to stories performed by award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman.
Sketching in the Galleries for Kids
1:00-3:30 p.m., European Painting and Sculpture Gallery, Level 2
Spend time sketching from original works of art with artist Solange Mariel. All supplies are provided.
Early Learners: Tinker Tots
1:30–3:00 p.m., Arturo’s Nest, C3
Use stamps and ink pads to create a spring-themed masterpiece—just for children 4 and under.
Family Gallery Tour
1:30–2:00 p.m.
Meet in C3
Join Education staff for a special hands-on tour of the Museum’s collection designed for the whole family. Explore works through movement, sketching, stories, and more!
The David Chicken Live Show Spectacular!
2:00–3:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Experience a hilarious, high-energy singing and dancing event with Emmy-award winner David Chicken and his amazing trick Chihuahua, Super Chachie! David Chicken is part superhero, part Elvis, and 100% fun for all ages. After the show, meet David and get a free autographed poster.
Meet the Artist! Young Masters: Advanced Placement Student Art Competition
3:00–4:00 p.m., C3 Theater
Meet student artists as they discuss their works of art with a CBS news anchor. This exhibition is funded by the O’Donnell Foundation and showcases local high school students in Advanced Placement art classes.
Family Film
4:00-4:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Watch Dropping in on Picasso and learn from Puffer the bird as he interviews Picasso about his artwork in this entertaining animated video. (20 minutes, for all ages)