Fall Educational Opportunities at the Everhart Museum!
DAY OF THE DEAD: Art & Culture in the Americas
(On view September 25 - December 31, 2009)
Celebrate the Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos), the Latino observance of ancestors and deceased loved ones, found all over Central, North, and South America and at the Everhart Museum. The Day of the Dead has its roots in ancient indigenous cultures of Central and South America, and today is celebrated during the holidays of All Souls' and All Saints' Days in the Roman Catholic calender. Created by the Everhart Museum, this exclusive exhibit illustrates the Day of the Dead as a celebration and rememberance of beloved people in the family and community. The exhibit includes contemporary art from nationally and internationally recognized artists, folk art, and objects from the Museum's Pre-Columbian collection.
Fall 2009 Educational Tours and Workshops
Tours led by experienced educators are available to groups, between September 28 to December 22, 2009, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday between 9:30 and 3:30, and must be sceduled at least three weeks in advance. Cost is $6.00/student for temporary exhibit tour and workshops. A pre-visit guide is included in the fee. For more information, to scedule a tour, or to join their educator mailing list, please call 570-346-7186 or email education@everhart-museum.org.
Grades K - 4: Calavera Customs!
Students will discover the fantastic traditions of El Dia de los Muertos! This tour and workshop will utilize the students' imagination and early literacy skills in their creation of their own calavera mask and poem.
Grades 5 - 8: Ancient Azteca to Modern Celebrations
Explore the history of El Dia de los Muertos and how it became the holiday we know today, with an emphasis on the Aztec and Spanish influence, as well as the holiday's traditions. Students will create their own short story and illustration in the workshop.
Hours of operation:
open:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00 - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00pm
Admission:
Adults $5.00
Students $3.00
Seniors $3.00
Children 6-12 $2.00
Children under 6 Free!
