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Photo of child in Framed exhibit

Photo of children in Framed exhibit

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Framed: Step Into Art™

Enter the framework of famous paintings and experience art like never before in Framed: Step into Art™. This exhibit transports visitors to a world where paintings leap off the canvas and create impressive environments for visitors to explore. As visitors move through the exhibit, they are challenged to ride a giant chicken attached to a wagon, set up camp in the Canadian Rockies, and prepare dinner for a group of hungry farmers. The exhibit environments are accompanied by information about each artist, and provide conversational prompts that employ Visual Thinking Strategies. Framed: Step into Art provides opportunities for children and adults to spend time with art, encourages visitors to make a connection with art, and supports the National Standards for Art Education.

Goals:

Visitors will be immersed in well-known paintings, stimulating a real and personal connection to the artworks through developmentally appropriate activities.
Children will be inspired to create and talk about their own artwork.
Provide a framework within which adults will feel comfortable discussing art with children.

Messages:

Everyone can have fun with art and appreciate it.
Art is an important aspect of our lives, adding beauty and meaning.
We can learn and think about the world and ourselves through other people's art.
We can have different responses to various works and styles of art.
Art can tell a story.
You can play with art!

Content:
Interactive Art Appreciation

Target Audience:
Children ages 5-12, their families, educators and caregivers

Languages:
Text graphics are in English and Spanish

Venue Length:
3-4 months

Support:
Marketing, publicity, educational materials and installation guide are provided. On-call Museum staff support available. Contact: Amber Stevenson, Traveling Exhibit Manager, 651-225-6053 or contact Traveling Exhibits online.

Framed Exhibit