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!

2024 Dates

January 13: Exploring color through Leah Rosenberg: Outside In. Watercolor & gouache activity.
February 10: Photo painting inspired by Barry Goyette: Mulberry. Photo & gel pen activity.
March 9: Paper portraiture in celebration of Women’s History Month.
April 13: Explore Adam Parker Smith‘s world of Pop Art.
May 11: An art activity inspired by April Banks: Outlandish
June 8: No Second Saturdays this month due to SLOMA’s Mission Plaza entrance Glow Up. We’ll see you in July!
July 13: Art activity inspired by Whose Waters?
August 10: An art activity inspired by Maria Molteni: Beautiful Seven
September 14: A painting activity using modified rollers like those used in our newest mural, MOMO: Meter & Time
October 12: A monoprint activity inspired by nature themes and our public artwork by April Banks, Tidewalker.
November 9: Create your own diptych paintings inspired by Whitney Bedford: The Window.
December 14: DIY diorama inspired by Julie Alpert’s Strange Magic. 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

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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.

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