Events & Activities
PhxArtKids Days
Participatory art experiences designed for children ages 5 – 12 and their adult companions.
PhxArtKids programming is generously supported by Thunderbirds Charities. Admission Noon – 3pm free for families of up to four children and two adults, unless otherwise noted.
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Mr. Beene Goes to the Circus!
February 20, Noon - 3pm
Geoffrey Beene loved circuses' energy and surprises. Inspired by Trapeze, arrange his signature geometric forms to invent ideas for new garments, and put them together to make a Museum circus!
Joining the fun is James Reid, juggler extraordinaire. Reid has been delighting audiences since he was just eight years old. Only six months after learning how to juggle in Tempe, he began his performing career. Now 28 years later, he has traveled throughout Arizona and the U.S. performing and teaching juggling, yo-yo, diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) and more. He has performed for thousands at festivals like Tempe Festival of the Arts and Glendale Glitters, and wowed audiences at Gammage Auditorium, Chandler Center for the Arts, The University Theatre at Yale and so many more. He currently resides in Phoenix and performs throughout the country. Current favorites in his show include juggling while eating an apple and spinning a hula hoop, bowling-ball juggling and the sports spectacular. Click here for more information. |
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Let's Rock!
March 6, Noon - 3pm
After visiting Arts & Flowers®, consider how other parts of a garden may showcase creativity. Bring your imagination, get creative and look at rocks in a whole new way!
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Tin Type
April 10, Noon - 3pm
In today's technology-driven world, photography is constantly changing and developing. Yet, certain images continue to leave a lasting impression. Gather inspiration from Ansel Adams's photographs to emboss your own composition that lasts a lifetime.
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PhxArtKids Gallery
Families have fun and learn in this interactive gallery. Visit its companion resource online at phxartkids.org.
KidPacks
Children ages 6 to 10 and their adult companions will enjoy exploring the Museum with this child-size backpack full of activity cards, puzzles, looking activities and other creative challenges that correspond to art in the Museum's collection. KidPacks can be checked out for free in the lobby; a limited number of KidPacks are available.
Audioguide for Families
The bilingual MP3 audioguide to the collection, available free of charge at the Visitors Desk, includes audio stops specially designed for children and families, to keep you entertained and informed. For more information, click here
PhxArtKids is generously supported by Thunderbirds Charities.
