Amazing Art from Across Africa / Arte increíble alrededor de África

Celebrate art and community during this free event that features performances by Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance and Houston-based storyteller Toni Simmons, plus art making, gallery explorations, and more! Admission for The Language of Beauty in African Art will be waived all day.

Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs. 
 

To request an accessibility accommodation for a Kimbell program, please email us as far in advance as possible.

 

Youth education programs are supported by the Lowe Foundation Endowment for Kimbell Kids. Family Festivals / Fiestas de las Familias are supported in part by the Texas Commission for the Arts and by the Nuestro Kimbell committee. 

Full Schedule:

 

Free Admission 

The Language of Beauty in African Art 

Piano Pavilion 

Noon–5 pm 

 

Collections in Conversation: Selections from the Permanent Collection 

Kahn Building 

Noon–5 pm 

Admission to the permanent collection is always free. 

 

Performances 

Storyteller Toni Simmons 

Pavilion Auditorium 

1:30 and 3:30 pm 

 

Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance 

Pavilion Auditorium 

2:30 and 4:15 pm 

 

Art Making 

Shapes in Sculpture: Clay Activity 

Piano Pavilion, Education Studios 

Ongoing 

 

Weaving Demonstration with guest artist Christine K. Miller 

Pavilion Lobby 

Ongoing 

 

Mixed-Media Weaving: Collaborative Project 

Pavilion Lobby 

Ongoing 

 

Wearable Art: Beadwork 

Pavilion Lobby 

Ongoing 

 

Introduction to Printmaking: Faces 

Kahn Building, West Lobby 

Ongoing 

 

“My Day at the Museum” Postcards 

Yaupon Holly Courtyard 

Ongoing 

Draw a picture of your favorite museum moment to hang in our outdoor courtyard. Presented with Blue Zones Project-Texas Health Resources. 

 

Gallery Explorations 

Bilingual Story Times 

Kahn Building, West Lobby 

12:30, 1:30, and 3:30 pm 

Join us for readings of some of our favorite books, group discussions and a little silliness.   

 

Eye Spy Gallery Exploration 

Kahn Building, North and South Galleries 

Ongoing 

How many different eye shapes can you find? Sketch your favorites! 

 

Sketching Expeditions  

Kahn Building, South Gallery 

1, 2, and 3 pm 

Look, sketch and learn with 30-minute drawing exercises led by guest artists. 

 

Book Baskets 

Kahn Building, South Gallery 

Ongoing 

Enjoy selected children’s books by African authors—wherever you are comfortable! 

 

Visit Studio A 

Piano Pavilion, Education Studios 

Space is limited. 

Drop in anytime during regular museum hours to enjoy this colorful learning environment. Designed for ages 5 and younger.