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Telfair Museums organized a Free Family Day focused on clay art, offering families hands-on experiences with ceramics. This community event engaged attendees of all ages, emphasizing creativity as students prepare for the new school year. The initiative fosters community engagement through art and prepares families for upcoming exhibitions, including ‘Venice and the Ottoman Empire.’
Savannah, Georgia – Telfair Museums welcomed families to a Free Family Day on Saturday, a community-centered event focused on clay art and ceramics. The occasion aimed to provide local families an opportunity to explore the museum’s offerings while emphasizing creativity as students gear up for the back-to-school season.
The Free Family Day featured a variety of hands-on art activities centered around clay-making, allowing participants of all ages to experience the joy of working with this medium. Families engaged in interactive demonstrations that encouraged creativity and exploration in a supportive environment.
Harry Delorme, Director of Education at Telfair Museums, highlighted the significance of fostering community engagement through art. The initiative aligns with the museum’s goal of connecting the community with the artistic endeavors showcased within its walls.
The Telfair Museums organizes these Free Family Days six times a year, creating regular opportunities for families to bond over art and cultural experiences. The next scheduled event will take place on March 29, 2025. This event will coincide with an upcoming exhibition, “Venice and the Ottoman Empire,” opening on January 31, 2025, and running through May 4, 2025, at the Jepson Center.
The forthcoming exhibition is anticipated to attract interest as it will present over 100 artworks loaned from Venice’s oldest and largest museums. This showcase will explore the rich cultural and artistic exchanges between Venice and the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to 18th centuries. The exhibition has been meticulously organized by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia along with The Museum Box, and has received substantial support from local benefactors and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
Telfair Museums, recognized as the oldest public art museum in the South, was founded in 1886 by a woman and is dedicated to promoting art and culture in the region. The museum maintains a distinguished collection across three locations: the Jepson Center for the Arts, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, and the Telfair Academy. Each site offers various exhibitions and educational programs aimed at enriching the community’s understanding and appreciation of art.
The Free Family Day serves as a reminder of the importance of community engagement in art, especially as young people prepare to return to school. By fostering an appreciation for creativity and encouraging hands-on artistic expression, Telfair Museums underlines the valuable role of arts education in developing well-rounded individuals.
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