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Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and participatory readings designed for kids and their families.

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  • Howardena Pindell: Untitled #21, 1978; acrylic, gouache, watercolor, dye, paper, talcum powder, glitter, and sequins on sewn canvas; 83 x 113 in.; Shah Garg Collection.

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Upcoming Events

  • Saturday, February 8, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Macramé for Architecture

    Inspired by Françoise Grossen’s large-scale textile work and spaces in BAMPFA’s building, use macramé techniques to model a sculpture that responds to a space that interests you.

    BAMPFA

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, February 8, 2:30–3:30 PM

    Roundtable Reading / By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman

    Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the Old West.

    BAMPFA

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

Past Events

  • Saturday, January 11, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Dots and Circles

    Make your own version of a Howardena Pindell mixed media painting after an up-close-and-personal look at her example in the gallery.

    BAMPFA

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, January 11, 2:30–3:30 PM

    Roundtable Reading / Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu

    Imagine traversing through the wintry woods without even a breadcrumb trail to find your way, all to save a boy who may not want to be saved.

    BAMPFA

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

Past Films