Weekly Family Programs

Every Sunday, the Gallery offers unique activities geared toward 5- to 12-year-old visitors and their families. Throughout the month of October, we will continue to investigate the exhibitions Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty and Robert Rauschenberg 1965-1980.

All activities are free for children aged 12 & under, when accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is with admission or free for Gallery Members.

Join our team of curious, funny and informed Art Agents as they bring the Gallery’s exhibitions to life. They engage with the exhibitions through in-gallery activities, questions, and conversations relating to what your family notices about the artworks on display.

Then move on to The Making Place which offers art-making activities inspired by the materials and processes that you see in the exhibitions on display. Drop in any time between 12 and 4 PM to take part.

The Making Place Activity

October 27: Consumerism
Consumerism is referenced throughout the work of Vikky Alexander and Robert Rauschenberg. Both artists are extracting images that were common for their time, whether it’s packing or advertisements. Consumerism reflects a sense of desire or wanting in society. Families are invited to look closely at how Alexander and Rauschenberg use consumerism as inspiration to create a message that reflects society. We will be using materials from our own consumerism to create abstract artwork.