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In the interest of the safety and well-being of WMA’s guests and staff, in-person First Saturday Family Day gatherings have been temporarily suspended. Grab a FREE FSFD art kit at the museum’s front desk and create at home!

New for 2021: Winter Quarter First Saturday Family Day Dates
Saturdays are the perfect day for children and families to create and explore art together! First Saturday Family Day, one of WMA’s longest-running educational programs, offers free art activities on the first Saturday of every month for kids of all ages and their families.

In the spring of 2020, First Saturday Family Day transitioned to a virtual format on WMA’s Facebook page. Beginning February 6, 2021, WMA will offer monthly FSFD art packets that guests can pick up at the museum. Each packet will contain detailed instructions and all supplies needed to create that month’s FSFD activity!

Please stop by WMA on the first Saturday of every month to pick up a FSFD activity packet. The free packets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone.

Be sure to check WMA’s Facebook page for more information and video demonstrations of each monthly activity!

February 6 – Valentine’s Day Cards | March 6 – Chopped Art Challenge | April 3 – Watercolor Resist Project

 

SATURDAY | MARCH 6 

CHOPPED ART CHALLENGE

In order to celebrate and honor the incredible creativity of our area students on display this month in our Youth Art Month exhibition, we thought it would be fun to host an art challenge!

Have you ever watched Chopped or Chopped: Junior? The contestants are given a random assortment of ingredients and then have to create some culinary magic! That gave us an idea: why not try something similar for First Saturday Family Day? Welcome to the Chopped Art Challenge! 

Your kit will contain complete instructions but we will also post a how-to video or instructional photos on our social media pages on Saturday morning. 50 kits will be available and distributed on a first come, first-served basis. So, swing by the museum to pick up your kit and take a moment to explore the galleries while you’re there!


 

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First Saturday Family Day is made possible by grants from Southeast Alabama Community Foundation and Walmart Giving.

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For further information, email Educator Amanda Holcomb
or call (334) 794-3871 ext. 25.

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Youth Art Education Policy

Outside of tours, family days, and open house events, individuals who are not enrolled in a class are not allowed in WMA classrooms except by written permission of the Executive Director. Parents may not join children in the classroom during instruction times in order to ensure an atmosphere conductive to creativity. It is important to limit the number of adults to keep the focus on the kids, their learning, and to accommodate limited seating in the studio. Parents are welcome to stay in the museum during class but must remain outside of the classroom during instruction time.

Museum educators are experienced in creating positive learning environments for all ages and are required to go through a background check to ensure the safety of our students. Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit the studio at the end of class to see what their child has created. All docents and volunteers working with children are also required to go through background checks.

Thank you for understanding our policy and priority on the safety and well-being of participating students.

Refund Policy

The Wiregrass Museum of Art may cancel any class with insufficient enrollment; students will be notified and given a full refund. If a student withdraws at least 1 week before the class begins, he/she will be refunded for the full cost of the class. If a student withdraws 24 hours before the class begins, he/she will be refunded for half the cost of the class. There are no refunds after the start date of class, and membership fees are nonrefundable. Students are not enrolled until complete payment is received.

Terms and Conditions

The Wiregrass Museum of Art reserves the right to photograph and reproduce chosen works publication, publicity, and educational purposes. Participation in this exhibition shall be an agreement on the part of the artist to these conditions. The museum reserves the right to exclude works submitted without appropriate preparation (documentation, mounting hardware, suitable frame/mat, etc.), or which are damaged or incomplete. The museum is not responsible for the safekeeping of any works left in its care ninety (90) days after the close of the exhibition.

Update on First Saturday Family Day

Saturdays are the perfect day for children and families to create and explore art together. In the interest of the safety and well-being of our staff and guests, First Saturday Family Day has gone digital on WMA’s Facebook page – complete with a full day of fun activities for the whole family!

Be sure to follow the FSFD Facebook event for a unique set of digital activities for kids of all ages posted throughout the day each first Saturday of the month.

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