Jan 22 | Creative Self-portraits

Venture on a journey to make your own mixed-media portrait, inspired by Kehinde Wiley’s painting, Three Wise Men Greeting Entry into Lagos (2008). Following close investigation of Wiley’s use of poses, color, and patterns, create your own portrait with unbounded freedom of expression.

February 19| Felted Abstractions 

Learn to create textile art using the simple tools and safe methods of needle felting. Transform natural wool fibers into colorful abstract images, inspired by art from PAFA’s collection.

March 19| Sculptural Experiments

Celebrate the work of the major African American artist, John Rhoden, by experimenting with air-dry clay to create your own sculptural vision. Have fun combining abstract and realistic elements into unique three-dimensional forms of your own invention.

April 23| Artistic Innovations

Join other families in collaboration on a large-scale installation project inspired by the innovative art from the groundbreaking contemporary exhibition Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America.

May 21| Spring Festival

Join us in celebration of another year of art making at PAFA, with music, food, performances, art-making station, and a raffle for a FREE Summer Art Camp.

Oct 2, Sunday 1-3pm | Welcome Back to the Museum! 

Family Arts Academy is back at the museum! Join us in celebrating the return of family workshops at our Historic Landmark Building through creative exploration of the Museum and imaginative art making! Learn the hidden meanings of PAFA’s historic building’s architectural details and visualize your own impressions from the Museum using a variety of printmaking techniques.

Oct 30, Sunday 1-3pm| Halloween Extravaganza

Put your spooky-wacky costume on and join PAFA’S Halloween Celebration. Explore some of the museum’s mysterious artworks; enjoy festive music, décor, and get inspired to create Halloween art as a family.

Dec 4, Sunday 1-3pm | Celebrate Community

Join us in saluting PAFA’s Family with a festive community art project! Explore the unique connections, influences, and art making styles that make the PAFA community such a wonderful place to learn and grow. Participants will create dynamic works of art using various fruits and vegetables! Families will collaborate on a museum mural and will make their own piece of memorable art to bring home.  

Dec 18, Sunday 1-3pm | Winter Holidays Special  

Create festive holiday artwork inspired by the winter season and PAFA’s collection. Enjoy music, fun activities, and create art and memories with your family, friends, and PAFA community.