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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
10 - 5
10 - 5
10 - 7
10 - 5
1-5
1-5
*We will be closed Friday, November 11th for
Veterans Day and Thursday, November 24th and
Friday, November 25th for the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Information
General Admission is FREE. Donations appreciated.
Cancellations for class registrations must be received
at least 24 hours prior to class to receive a full
registration refund.
At this time, only cash or checks are accepted.
Wheelchair-accessible entrances are located at both
Mulberry Avenue and Cedar Street. Accessible
parking spaces are located in the parking lot on the
Cedar Street entrance of the Art Center. To request
special accommodations, contact the Art Center at
(563) 263-8282.
Connect With Us
Join our e-mail list to receive updates about
exhibitions, classes, programs, and more.
Contact us at art@muscatineiowa.gov, call (563)
263-8282 or visit the Art Center online at
muscatineartcenter.org.
See what’s new on Facebook, Pinterest, Flickr,
Twitter, and Instagram or access information on
the City of Muscatine’s website at
www.muscatineiowa.gov.
Fall for Tots
Fall for Tots
Introduce your little one (ages 2-5) to
the world of art with stories and activities.
Little Owl’s Night - It's evening in the forest and little
owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends
enjoying the night. Paint your own baby owls.
October 19
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6154
October 20
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6155
While the World is Sleeping - Spend the night exploring
with foxes, porcupines, raccoons, and more as their day
begins while the rest of the world is fast asleep.
October 26
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6156
October 27
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6157
Fee: $4.50 per class or a five-class punch card for $20.00.
Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and
Thursday afternoons from 1:30-2:15 p.m.
September:
Get Moving!
From Head to Toe - Keep up with the animals, as the
gorillas stomp, alligators wiggle, and giraffes bend. Then
make animals using your own handprints.
September 7 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6142
September 8 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6143
Wiggle - Do you wake up with a wiggle? Do you wiggle
out of bed? Wiggle and shake to make your own unique
artwork.
September 14 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6144
September 15 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6145
Get Up and Go! - Find out why it’s important get moving
and exercise. Stomp and march to make a painting with
bubble wrap.
September 21 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6146
September 22 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6147
You are a Lion! : and Other Fun Yoga Poses - Follow
along to relax and enjoy some fun animal inspired yoga
poses. Once you’re warmed up, stretch to create a drawing.
September 28 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6148
September 29 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6149
October: Animals at Night
Night Animals - Join Possum and Skunk on
an adventure to discover what’s outside at
night. Make your own hanging possum.
October 5 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. ID 6150
October 6 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. ID 6151
The Cat at Night - Follow the farmer’s cat to see how
different his world is at night.
October 12
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6152
October 13
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6153
November: Autumn Changes
The Busy Little Squirrel - The leaves have
started to fall. The air is cold. Squirrel
needs to get ready for winter. Make a paper
bag squirrel and acorn.
November 2 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6158
November 3 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6159
Leaves - Bear is surprised when the leaves start falling off
the trees, but when he tries to reattach them, they won’t
stay. Learn about the changing seasons and make a fall leaf
sun catcher.
November 9
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6160
November 10 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6161
Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks - Sure, Thanksgiving
is about pilgrims and history--and turkey, of course!--but
most importantly, it's a holiday all about everything that
we are thankful for. Make your own turkey with special
thankful feathers.
November 16 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6162
November 17 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6163
Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving - Learn about the
first Thanksgiving along with Pete the Cat and create a
colorful turkey.
November 23 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6164
November 24 Closed for Thanksgiving
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed Some Leaves! That wild old lady is back swallowing fall-themed items.
What can you make from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and
rope?
November 30 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
ID 6165
December 1 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
ID 6166
Muscatine Art Center
Fall 2016
1314 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
563-263-8282
art@muscatineiowa.gov
www.muscatineartcenter.org
Exhibits
Stanley Gallery
100 Years of Service:
The Muscatine Fire Department
Now extended through September 30
Reimagined: Second Time Around
Doors and Windows
August 20-September 18
A project to benefit Friends of the Muscatine Art
Center.
Peanuts...Naturally
Opening Day TBD
Explore the relationship between humans and the
natural world through the Peanuts Comic Strips
created by Charles Schulz.
Musser Museum Gallery
The Musser Home will be closed for facility upgrades
throughout 2016.
Check www.muscatineartcenter.org for details.
at the Hearst
On View at the James & Meryl
Hearst Center for the Arts
304 W. Seerley Boulevard Cedar Falls, Iowa
20th Century French Art from the Mary Musser
Gilmore Collection, Muscatine Art Center
July 28 - Sept 25, 2016
Total Enclosed ______________________
Grant Wood Found Object Flower Pot
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 1:30-2:30p.m. ID 6167
Fee: $5.00/$4.50 for Friends
Make flowers with found objects to put in a flower
pot based on Grant Wood’s Lilies of the Alley.
Registration required the Friday before class.
National Play-Doh Day
Date: Friday, September 16
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. ID 6168
Fee: Free!
Drop into the studio to help us celebrate
and create a Play-Doh masterpiece.
No registration required.
Dia de Los Muertos
Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. ID 6169
Fee: $5.00/$4.50 for Friends
Come learn about the “Day of the Dead” and create
a "la Calavera" (skull) Reverse Glass Painting.
Registration required the Friday before class.
ID 9997–For Tots 5-class Punch Card: $20.00_______
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Registration for classes may be made by mail or by stopping by the Muscatine Art Center at 1314 Mulberry Avenue. Registrations are considered tentative until fees are
paid. Cancellations must be received 2 days prior to the class to receive a refund of fees. Scholarships for students on free/reduced lunch are available - call the Art Center
for more information. Make checks payable to the Muscatine Art Center.
REGISTRATION FORM
Family Events
Little Elf Workshop
Date: Thursday, November 10
Time: 3:00-6:30 PM ID 6170
Fee: $1 donation per project recommended.
Join us in the studio where we’ll have six different
craft stations set up. Proceeds benefit Friends of
Muscatine Art Center. No registration required.
Laura Musser’s Birthday Tea Party
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. ID 6171
Fee: $5.00/$4.50 for Friends
Join us in celebrating Laura’s birthday
with an old fashioned tea party and a
compact mirror project. Registration
required the Friday before class.
Adult Studio
Red Barn Studio with Vada Baker
Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Fee: $15.00
or $13.50 for Friends members.
All supplies are included in the class fee.
Please register early!
September 1: Still Life in Blue
Learn how to paint a glass vase in
brilliant blue hues! ID 6172
September 8:
Still Life Pears and Apples
Acrylic painting techniques in
warm colors. ID 6173
October 6: Daisy Watercolors
Learn how to think outside the lines
in this negative watercolor painting.
ID 6174
October 13: Black Cat
Greeting Card
Just in time for Halloween! Learn
to paint a bright eyed cat.
ID 6175
November 3: Egret Abstract
Let your watercolors run and create
a flowing masterpiece!
ID 6176
November 10:
Wooden Welcome Sign
Using Chalk Paint, create a
sweet welcome sign for your
wall or door. ID 6177
Reimagined: Second Time Around Doors and
Windows Auction
Date: September 18
Time: TBD
Check out a variety of projects made from old
doors and windows. Bid on your favorites.
American Art Pottery
Date: October 16, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM
Fee: $25
Hosted at the home of Mark and Marie Latta,
view the couples impressive collection of art
pottery. Proceeds to benefit Friends of the
Muscatine Art Center.
Become a Member!
Friends of the Muscatine Art Center members
enjoy invitations to opening receptions, exhibition
announcements, discounts for art classes, and use of
the Art Center’s reference library and studio.
Sign up today to start receiving these benefits while
helping to support programming at the Art Center.
Annual membership begins at $30. Call 563-2638282 to request more information.
Become a Volunteer!
The Muscatine Art Center can always use helping
hands. Our volunteers play an important role in
greeting visitors and providing visitors with
information about the historic Musser home and
Musser family, scanning historic documents for our
collection, unpacking items, or helping at our many
public events.
Please call 563-263-8282 or email Sue at
smuir@muscatineiowa.gov to request more
information.