free family art days
SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program encourages intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Every second Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM, families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using our unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by our current exhibitions.
Each art activity kit contains all the materials and bilingual (English & Spanish) instructions required for an engaging visual arts experience that promotes self-discovery, imagination, collaboration, and creativity. Kits can be completed at our Second Saturdays booth or taken home.
The Details
When: the Second Saturday of every month, from 11 AM to 1 PM
Where: The lawn outside SLOMA’s Mission Plaza double doors
Who: Everyone is invited! Art activities can be enjoyed by all ages and experience levels
How Much: FREE!
2025 Dates
January 11: Pen and ink activity exploring the fundamentals of artistic representation
February 8: Exploring the use of silhouettes in the works of Chris Burkard, Kara Walker, and William Kentridge
March 8: Learn about perspective in artworks, inspired by the works of Esteban Cabeza de Baca
April 12: Mimic block prints and protest signs as seen in Notes For Tomorrow
May 10: Create colorful and custom flags and pennants inspired by Rachel B. Hayes’ public art installation in downtown SLO
June 14: TBD art activity
July 12: Tile-framed portraits and ceramic painting as seen in SLOMA’s exhibition with Deanna Barahona
August 9: Rug and textile making project inspired by Trish Andersen‘s exhibition in the Gray Wing
September 13: TBD art activity inspired by Phillip Guston’s Cigar painting in the McMeen spotlight
October 11: TBD art activity
November 18: Explore the ephemeral and delicate art of painting on rice paper, like that seen in Siji Krishnan‘s exhibition
December 13*: 3D paper sculptures as seen in our Nybak Gallery exhibition with Adria Arch
* This special event will be held in Mission Plaza in partnership with Downtown SLO’s annual holiday activation!
Second Saturdays is presented as a free community event thanks to these generous sponsors
This program is also made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, MA-255799-OMS-24.
Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas, MA-255799-OMS-24.
