The Currier is offering special programs for the entire family to enjoy

Manchester, NH – This winter during school vacation week, February 22 to 26, bring the family to the Currier Museum of Art on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to enjoy the museum’s collections and programs for free (the museum is closed on Tuesdays). The Currier is offering special programs for the entire family to enjoy including story time, family gallery talks, hands-on activities, tours, and a performance. Museum admission is also free every Saturday from 10 a.m. - noon and always free to children under 18.

“The Currier recognizes that in this challenging time many families are looking for local family-friendly activities,” said Currier director Susan Strickler. “We want to support our community by offering free museum admission and programs during vacation week to keep our extraordinary collections accessible to everyone.”

February 2010 Vacation Programming (please note the Currier is closed Tuesdays)

Museum Tour

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12:30 p.m.

Welcome to the Currier: Highlights of the Collection

Discover the Currier’s renowned collection with a public tour.

Storytime in the Gallery

Monday, February 22, 11:30 a.m.

Looking for a way to introduce your preschooler to art? Come to the Currier for an art-related story, Georgia’s Bones by Jen Bryant. Then enjoy a talk about Cross by the Sea by Georgia O’Keeffe in the galleries. Recommended for ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome.

Family Performance “Jungle Stories”

Wednesday, February 24, 1 p.m.

Bring your family to hear “Jungle Stories” with Storyteller and folksinger Tim Van Egmond.

Van Egmond weaves together tales, tunes, and songs – from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heartwarming. He accompanies himself on a wide variety of traditional instruments, including hammered dulcimer, conga drum, and limberjack (a dancing wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm on a paddle board). His spellbinding talent, dynamic style, and engaging warmth create a moving and enjoyable experience for all ages.

Family Drawing in the Galleries

Thursday, February 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Enjoy drawing? Bring the family to the Currier and sketch amongst the works of art on view. An art educator will be available to offer advice and encouragement. Pencils and paper will be provided, or bring your own.

Family Studio: Art Up Close

Friday, February 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Adults and children can drop by one of the beautiful museum studios to participate in an art-related activity. The Family Studio theme is “Art Up Close.”

About the Currier

The Currier Museum of Art (www.currier.org) in Manchester, NH is home to an internationally respected collection of European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. New galleries showcase highlights of the collection of over 11,000 objects, including works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O’Keeffe, and Warhol. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the engaging traveling exhibitions, a series of dynamic programs ranging from music to lectures to hands-on art-making, an expanded gift shop and an airy new café filled with light and equipped with WiFi.

The associated Art Center offers studio classes, art camps and intensive workshops for all ages. The museum also owns the Zimmerman House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, complete with the original furnishings and the owners’ fine art collection. The Zimmerman House is the only Wright-designed house in New England open for public tours which are offered April – December. For more information, visit www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144, x108.

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