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Current Exhibition

All Things Round

October 7, 2011 – September 2, 2012 AVAM: All Things Round

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!

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Did you know AVAM Members get FREE museum admission for the entire year, plus discount on our fabulous workshops & classes, exclusive FREE admission to our annual exhibition Preview Party, big discounts at our museum shop Sideshow & restaurant Mr. Rain's Funhouse & so much more!

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Announcing: The Institute for Visionary Explorers!

AVAM

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!! Click here to find out more about this exciting new Educational Offering from AVAM.

Schedule & More Info

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mosaics with Rick Shelley

AVAM

 

  • When: Saturday, March 17, 2012
  • What Time: 10am – 4pm
  • Cost: $100, $75 Members
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A One-Day MOSAIC WORKSHOP with Rick Shelley! Come and learn the ancient art of mosaic. You will get a chance to learn about a variety of techniques and walk away with your own finished piece of art.


 

Schedule for One-Day MOSAIC Workshop:

  • 10:00 – 11:00: Learn tools, cut mirror and stained glass, then watch Rick do a quick demo on making a small mosaic with glue on wood.
  • 11:00 – 1:00: Make a small mosaic or two.
  • 1:00 – 2:30: Bring a brown bag lunch and watch a fabulous slide show (fresh mosaics are drying in the sun or under a fan as we munch) then a quick walk to examine The Visionary's own mosaic treasures.
  • 2:30 – 4:00: Grout the mosaics, clean up, a few brief demos, questions, trouble shooting for projects, etc.

Supplies will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring some of their own (shells, buttons, glass, beads, pebbles, etc. are welcome), but please be sure to PACK A LUNCH.

REGISTRATION:

Advance registration & payment is required, please call (410) 244-1900 to register for this workshop. Don't delay, space is limited!

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