AVAM's 17th annual thematic mega-exhibition, ALL THINGS ROUND: Galaxies, Eyeballs & Karma, is a celebration and call to awareness of the circular and voluptuous nature of life. This wholly original art exhibition features the exuberant works of 70+ inspired, intuitive artists including: Scott Weaver's 100,000 toothpick wonder,"Rolling Through The Bay;" Adolf Wölfli's intricate mandala-like works; spherical sculptures of artists who are sight-impaired; the micro dot sock-thread embroideries of Ray Materson; and so much more!
The Institute for Visionary Explorers at Enoch Pratt
Students, it's your chance to experience "The Visionary" at the Enoch Pratt Library!
Free After School workshops for students 2nd–6th grade at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
The American Visionary Art Museum in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library is pleased to announce: THE INSTITUTE FOR VISIONARY EXPLORERS, a series of free After School Workshops for students to explore creative new territory inspired
by our most beloved visionaries, their unusual materials, their unforgettable stories and amazing artwork! These FREE workshops will be offered for
students 2nd-6th grade at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch (1531 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217, directions/map), and will be modeled
after AVAM's current After School workshops. Weekly projects will be led by veteran Visionary Instructors who will share the adventures of AVAM's most
beloved artists, facilitate digs through the treasure trove of "random fun" and create artwork that surprises and amazes. All Visionary Explorers must
come prepared with imagination, creativity and curiosity!! For more information or questions, contact Beka Bridges (410.244.1900 x216, or beka@avam.org).
After School at the Library
All workshops are designed for Grades 2-6 and offered for FREE at the ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY, Pennsylvania Ave. Branch: 1531 W. North Ave. Baltimore
Visionary "Round-Up"
Wednesdays: May 9, 16 and 23 // 3:30-5:30pm
Explore the wondrous world of visionary art through learning about the American Visionary Art Museum's newest mega exhibition, "ALL THINGS ROUND: Galaxies, Eyeballs and Karma." Discover the fascinating stories behind our artists while creating circular projects and spherical sculptures. Get caught in a roundabout as we show you all the ways to think about orbs, globes and spheres!
ABOUT THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY
The Enoch Pratt Free Library, the nation's first free library system, opened its doors in 1886, the result of the generosity and imagination of businessman and philanthropist Enoch Pratt. Mr. Pratt envisioned a public library where "races, ages, and socio-economic classes mingled and people could educate themselves – without cost," and his passionate belief continues to guide the organization. Today's Pratt Library – Baltimore's public library and the Maryland State Library Resource Center – consists of the Central Library, an anchor library, 20 branches, two bookmobiles, a jail library, Pratt Centers for Technology Training, and the Regional Information Center. The Library's mission is to provide equal access to information and services that support, empower, and enrich all who pursue knowledge, education, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning.
For more info on the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Pennsylvania Ave. Branch, including directions & library hours, visit: www.prattlibrary.org/locations/pennave/. If you have questions about this After School program, or any of our other Educational offerings, please contact Beka Bridges (410.244.1900 x216, or beka@avam.org).
AVAM's Institute for Visionary Explorers is made possible be the generous support of the Delaplaine Foundation
