An Alexandria tradition for more than a quarter-century, Art Safari returns for an in-person day of activities for kids and families! Join fellow lovers of art and learning for projects throughout the building.
Great for kids ages 5+. Younger children may need some extra help, but will still have a lot of fun!
Pre-registration Requested
Activities and Demonstrations
- Learn about printmaking with Printmakers Inc. by creating Linoleum printing of animals with artist Claire Meyer and watercolor monotypes with artist Avis Flemming.
- Learn about the Potter’s Wheel with a demonstration by Scope Gallery.
- Become a work-of-art by having your face painted or getting a special temporary tattoo by Post Grad Resident artist Kiel Posner. Great for kids of all ages.
- Collaborate with artists Tara Barr and Rosemary Covey on coloring pages specially designed by the artists.
- Paint like a real artist, at an easel with brushes, with artist Judy Heiser.
- Create dynamic collages using bits of fabric and fiber with Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery artists.
- Play and experiment with a piece of wet clay to mold and shape into any form they can imagine led by artist Tracie Griffith Tso.
- Take part in a gallery scavenger hunt – Led by The Art League Gallery exploring their current exhibition. Each completed scavenger hunt can be shown at the Gallery desk to receive a special prize.
- Learn about Alexandria’s historical waterfront with the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.
- Contribute to a large canvas cloth collage project with artist Mina Oka Hanig.
- Enjoy additional STEAM-focused adventures with our partners at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the College of William & Mary.
