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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Native American photographer whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage. His exhibit captures travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history\nof the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Scott’s tagline\, Capture the Moment…Share the Experience©\, expresses his philosophy that life is filled with unique and fleeting moments that must be captured and imprinted or they could be lost forever. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-art-exhibit-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and pre-history through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint\, paper\, and gel\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. in the Great Hall for complete instructions. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-gel-printing-trace-fossils-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature
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SUMMARY:Constitution Banner Program
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a “We the People” banner together inspired by the United States Constitution. Pick out core statements\, phrases or meaningful words from\nour Constitution and place them on the banner. You are also invited to place your handprint on the banner (non- toxic washable paints). Come learn about the Constitution\, how our government was structured\, and enjoy a fun and creative afternoon with our community. Prizes for young folks who show up with the Preamble to the Constitution memorized! Sponsored by Indivisible Montague. For all ages\, meet in the courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/constitution-banner-program/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,History
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Join photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster\, whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage\, for an artist reception. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Light refreshments. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Cyanotype Sun Prints from the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create cyanotypes—or sun prints— to take home with sensitized paper\, plants or stencils\, glass\, and the power of UV light. Rain or shine (we’ll use special light boxes if it rains). For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-cyanotype-sun-prints-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Science
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Source to Sea Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tile\, pebbles\, marble and glue\, inspired by the Connecticut River’s annual Source to Sea Clean-up in September. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-source-to-sea-mosaics-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Stewardship
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