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MMoA in the News: ‘Women of Mystic’ in The Day
A special thank you to Kristina Dorsey for the recent article in The Day! READ HERE: ‘All about the ‘Women of Mystic’: Mystic Museum examines the work and lives of
One World Project: Art, Culture, and Architecture from Around the World
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) Presents One World Project: Art, Culture, and Architecture from Around the World January 26 through March 3, 2024 Inaugural Exhibition of the 2024 Year of
MMoA’s Director of Education Shares why the One World Project is Close to her Heart
There are quite a few reasons why the One World Project is close to my heart. The most important reason is twofold, my own struggles as a first-generation Indian American
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Mindfulness and Art
Mindful Art There seems to be a trend afflicting our culture these days. Many of us seem to be lacking focus and we feel the physical and mental effects of
Blackout Poetry
Objective: It is a remarkable experience when art connects with language and incorporates text. That could mean a lot of things from writing and illustrating a graphic novel, creating projects
Process Art
Objective: If your child has ever proudly pointed out something they’ve made, and you have absolutely NO idea what you’re looking at, then you’ve already experienced Process Art. This type
DIY Scratchboards
DIY Scratchboards Objective: Sure you could easily go out and buy a pack of inexpensive scratchboards but where’s the satisfaction in that? Try making them yourself. It’s simple, satisfying, and
Coloring Lawless
Color and share this work from our permanent collection! Carl Lawless enjoyed using flowers from his own garden in Mystic as the subjects for his still lifes. How will you
NOTAN
Objective: Experience this Japanese design concept which involves the placement of high contrast elements to create balanced light and dark areas in a composition. In art, dark and light need
Abstract Nylon Sculptures
Abstract Nylon Sculptures Objective: We always want to give students a project they can be proud of and one that boosts their confidence at the start of a class; one
Coloring Lincoln
Color and share this work from our permanent collection! Agnes Harrison Lincoln was known for her floral pastel drawings. Though she commonly added small details in the background (this
Tissue Box Monsters
Making Tissue Box Monsters Objective: We are always telling our students that before throwing away something they consider trash (or recycling it) that they should give some thought as to
Oil and Water Bubble Painting
Objective: As much as we at the Museum are a proponent of “Arts for Arts Sake,” we also love a good art project that brings in other curriculums. There is
Pool Noodle Boats
Pool Noodle Boats (and other things Aquatic) Objective: We have always enjoyed creating art with children that uses a material in an interesting way. And who doesn’t love the element
Pointing to Spring
“Pointing” to Spring Objective: Although it may not feel like it today (brrrrrrrrrrr), spring is here! Celebrate the season by painting signs of spring (think birds, butterflies, flowers…) Pointillist style!
