fREE foundry programs
ART START
EVERY TUESDAY AT 10:00 AM
Join us for Art Start every Tuesday morning! Art Start is a great opportunity for your young child to experience art! Art Start story times are geared to the 2–5-year-old preschooler with a caregiver. We will explore several books together and create a small art project that pairs with the stories. Art Start is always FREE.
For groups of more than 5 please call for accommodations. Siblings welcome.
FIRST FRIDAYS ART ACTIVITIES
FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5:00 TO 8:00 PM
On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry
and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors
to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community,
and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.
Family Open Studio
Invitation to Create at the Foundry provides the opportunity for families to participate in self-guided art-making, gallery exploration, and interaction with working artists. Each Saturday of the month, families can explore materials, learn new techniques, and meet other community members while enjoying creative time with their loved ones. All ages are welcome.
January Invitation to Create
Saturdays in January | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | All Ages | Free
This month’s Invitation to Create will feature an art project inspired by featured artist Ben Bradshaw. Drop in on a Saturday in January to view Ben’s wonderful work in the Main Galleries and then create your own colorful abstract painting. Instructions, inspiration, and supplies will be provided.
February Invitation to Create
Saturdays in February | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | All Ages | Free
This month’s Invitation to Create will feature an art project inspired by featured artist Krutie Thakkar who is featured in out East Gallery this month. Drop in on a Saturday in February to view Krutie’s dynamic paintings, then create your own colorful masterpiece. Instructions, inspiration, and supplies will be provided.
March Invitation to Create
Saturdays in March | 1:00 to 3:00 pm | All Ages | Free
This month’s Invitation to Create will feature an art project inspired by featured artist Lisa Hinrichs who is featured in out East Gallery this month. Drop in on a Saturday in March to view Lisa’s beautiful fiber art, then create your own colorful fiber masterpiece. Instructions, inspiration, and supplies will be provided.
April Invitation to Create
Saturdays in April | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | All Ages | Free
This month’s Invitation to Create will feature an art project inspired by the American Society of Botanical Artists. Drop in on a Saturday in April to view these beautiful creations in our Main Galleries, then create your own botanical prints. Instructions, inspiration, and supplies will be provided
May Invitation to Create
Saturdays in May | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | All Ages | Free
This month’s Invitation to Create will feature an art project inspired by artist Katherine Alexander who is featured in out Main Galleries this month. Drop in on a Saturday in May to decorate a clay egg using Pysanky (the traditional Ukrainian art of writing on eggs). Instructions, inspiration, and supplies will be provided.
