Experience the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts for free! On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join us for a star-themed story time. Story time will be followed by a hands-on art activity led by Museum staff and 15-minute planetarium shows from 3–4 pm. Families will enter the inflatable domed system from Challenger Learning Center, where they will have the opportunity to see the universe like they’ve never seen it before. … Continued
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Explore the night sky like never before in the Challenger Learning Center's inflatable domed planetarium. Learn about constellations, travel back in time or into the future to see the night sky, and take a close-up look at the planets in our solar system. Challenger Learning Center educators will be leading 15-minute programs inspired by SLAM's … Continued
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In this workshop for teachers, learn more about neurodiversity and sensory-processing differences that students might experience. Discover strategies, tools, and adaptions to create a safe, inclusive, and accessible arts classroom. The workshop will include research-based presentations from Different Dynamics, hands-on activities, and dialogue with professionals in the field as well as workshop colleagues. A boxed … Continued Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Exploring with the Artist is a studio workshop that connects students with renowned contemporary artists. In this workshop, middle school students will connect with musician and storyteller Kenya Ajanaku through hands-on musical activities inspired by Narrative Wisdom and African Arts. Students will learn about and practice playing traditional African instruments.
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Watch storyteller and musician Kenya Ajanaku during a free, original, live musical performance using traditional African instruments. There will be a Q&A session to follow.
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The exhibition The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 highlights homes, neighborhoods, and activities in different regions of the United States. In conjunction with the exhibition, you are invited to consider the question: What are your St. Louis stories? During this drop-in event, use the materials provided to create a postcard to share about the … Continued |
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Enjoy hands-on art activities and special interactive components for kids within the galleries. Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. This week’s event celebrates Veterans Day with Artists First. |
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Member Winter Shop Sale
Calling all Museum Members! Unwrap exclusive savings this season at the Winter Member Shop Sale. Discover unique gifts and timeless treasures while enjoying a special 20 percent discount for Members only. Don't miss this chance to find the perfect, art-inspired presents for your loved ones and add a touch of art to your winter celebrations. … Continued
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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today. Join Dr. Bradley Bailey for a tale of scandal and intrigue! Triumph of modernity or tasteless artistic expression? An instant sensation upon its public debut in 1869, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s sculptural group La Danse flaunted the conventions of mid-nineteenth-century French sculpture with its daring fusion of romantic … Continued
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Family Nights are available exclusively to Family-Level Museum Members and above. Join today. Explore seven centuries of African art, from delicate fabrics and gold staffs to acrylic and glitter. Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores the importance of art throughout African traditions. Enjoy an evening filled with art activities, storytelling, treats, and a scavenger hunt. … Continued |
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Join Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art, for a special Member Lecture series event. In honor of Veterans Day, join Torbert, exhibition co‑curator, to learn about the many artists featured in The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 who served in the US armed forces during World … Continued |
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George Caleb Bingham Symposium
The Bingham Trust will host a two-day symposium on George Caleb Bingham that honors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Missouri Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond’s public subscription campaign to acquire 112 preliminary drawings for Bingham’s genre paintings. The event is free; tickets and registration are not required. A symposium schedule is below. For questions, … Continued
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Experience the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts for free! On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
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As part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the Museum is hosting “Rhythms and Folklore of Africa” by nationally known drummer and storyteller Kenya Ajanaku. The storytelling will be preceded by an art-making activity in Sculpture Hall. The event is free, and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. It is geared toward ages … Continued
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Join Craft Alliance artist Dan Barnett in creating clay artwork. Barnett will demonstrate his pottery practice, and visitors will participate in a hands-on activity.
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends-level Members and above with the Young Friends designation. Join today. Explore seven centuries of African art. Investigate this expansive collection that beautifully balances past and present, community and individual expression, visual and verbal elements, and private and shared experiences. Enjoy insightful conversation, light hors d’oeuvres … Continued |
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Experience the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts for free! On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
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Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … Continued
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Melissa Wolfe, SLAM's curator of American art, will discuss Norman Rockwell's painting Thanksgiving, on view in Gallery 333, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Melissa will deliver a similar talk on the painting again at 3 pm.
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Inspired by the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts, The Black Rep will perform The Secret Gallery: African Art Adventures, an original play by Naima Carter Russell and Eugene H. Russell IV, which explores Black art through the lens of live interpretation designed to develop young imaginations. The free performance is geared toward youth in grades … Continued
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Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … Continued
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Enjoy hands-on art activities and special interactive components for kids within the galleries. Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. Check back soon for more information about theme and special components.
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Inspired by the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts, The Black Rep will perform The Secret Gallery: African Art Adventures, an original play by Naima Carter Russell and Eugene H. Russell IV, which explores Black art through the lens of live interpretation designed to develop young imaginations. The performance is geared toward youth in grades 4 through 12. This … Continued
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Free Fridays— Narrative Wisdom and African Arts
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Experience the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts for free! On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
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SLAM will celebrate the holiday season with free concerts, tours, gallery activations, and art-making activities every Friday from November 22 through December 27. In between programs and visits to the galleries, stop by a holiday pop-up bar in Sculpture Hall to purchase seasonal drinks and snacks. Check back for more details.
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Amy Torbert, SLAM's Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art, will discuss Ernest Lawson's painting Road Down the Palisades, on view in May Department Stores Company Gallery 334, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Amy will deliver a similar talk on the painting again at … Continued
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Every visit to a museum is a journey through the wisdom of generations after generations. Guided by this premise, join a guided reflection on artworks from global cultures throughout the collection that represent and inspire oral traditions, storytelling, and spoken rituals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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