Family Sunday—Abstraction in Action

You’re invited to the Museum every Sunday for hands-on art activities and special interactive components for kids within the galleries. Each week’s activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme.

In celebration of the opening of Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s–1970s, join us for an afternoon of art making and dance. Create your own abstraction using collage and geometric patterns during this week’s art-making activity.

Beyond the Circle Dancers

2- 2:45 PM

Sculpture Hall

Beyond the Circle is a cultural exchange through Native American song and dance based out of Springfield MO. They represent the Navajo, Ottawa, Ojibwe, Zuni and Apache tribes. They have performed and powwowed all over the United States sharing their heritage and culture. They are also members of the drum group called Buffalo Trail. Buffalo Trail originated in 2022 as an addition to the Newly Rejuvenated Southwest Missouri Indian Center (SMIC).

Storytelling

1-4 PM

Sculpture Hall

Join Maria Hussman of Suburban Wigwam in telling stories, dancing, and crafts. Maria Hussman is Anishinaabe seamstress and crafter who creates and sells traditional and contemporary clothing, regalia, and sundries, including clothing, jewelry, beadwork, and home decor.  In addition to her creative practice she also works on education by sharing stories from her culture. Stop by her booth in Sculpture Hall to learn more!