Hermann Herzog, Alpine Lake Scene (detail), 1868. Oil on canvas. Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
October Second Saturday: Home Edition
On Cloud Nine: Exploring the Skies & Landscapes of MMAM
Inspired by our collections, exhibitions, local artists, and talented staff and volunteers, virtual Second Saturdays will offer some of our favorite components of the on-site program that you can do at home, plus some interactive elements that we could only offer online!
Our theme for October is On Cloud Nine: Exploring the Skies & Landscapes of MMAM. Many of the artists represented in MMAM’s collection dedicate as much as half of their canvas to the sky, yet we often focus on the land. Let’s lose ourselves in the skies.
We invite you to explore the skies and landscapes with online activities you can enjoy in your home.
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Second Saturday Art Kits
On Saturday, October 10, MMAM distributed 300 through curbside pick-up. All art kits have been given out.
We have two different art projects — one designed for ages 7 and younger and one designed for children ages 8 and older. Please note that with some accommodations and help from a grown-up, both kits can be fun for kids of all ages. One kit per child please. These were available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and all art kits have been distributed.
For instructional videos check out the art-kit page. If you do not have an art kit, but would still like to do the projects, a material list is also provided so you can follow along!
The Skyscapes of Thomas Cole
Join Curator of Education, Heather Casper, to learn about Thomas Cole’s lifelong love of clouds and how he was inspired by other artists in MMAM’s collections.
Pastel Clouds with Winona artist, Julie Johnston
Winona artist, Julie Johnston, explores this month’s theme by bringing clouds to life using oil pastels.
Bingo Overboard: Home Edition
Play this crowd pleasing game - this time with a weather theme, and then head over to the Museum to claim your prize. Just tell the staff member at the front desk the secret password “Ahoy Matey!” and they will hand over a surprise prize!
CLOUD APPRECIATION & STORYTELLING VIDEO
Do you like clouds? Do you appreciate clouds? Did you know there is a Cloud Appreciation Society for people who really, really like clouds? There is! Watch MMAM Volunteer, Laura Armstrong, share more about clouds in life, in paintings at MMAM, and in the wonderful story, Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld.
The MMAM Landscape with Molly Lyn
Winona artist Molly Lyn uses varying color spectrums to create different drawings of the same landscape. Molly uses realistic colors to create something comparable to reality and bright, fluorescent colors to create a more imaginative, dream-like version! Molly has also created a line drawing that you can download, print and color yourself. Email photos of your completed MMAM landscape to hello@mmam.org. We can’t wait to see what you create
Coloring Pages Designed by Local Artists!
Print out and color either, or both, of these original coloring pages designed by local artists Sarah Johnson and Molly Lyn. Share your results with us!
MMAM Memory Game
Familiarize yourself with artworks in the European and American Collections of the MMAM while playing this fun matching game. Play all four decks!
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Mississippi River Trivia
In the style of the beloved Jeopardy!, play this trivia game and test your knowledge on all things related (and not-so-related) to the Mississippi River. Don’t forget that your answers must be in the form of a question! Best of luck, contestants!
The Fun Continues!
Revisit past Second Saturdays: Home Edition Content and Activities.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
