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Art-tastic Saturday

Name: Art-tastic Saturday
Start: 2026-12-05T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-05T14:00:00.000Z
Location: The Joslyn Art Museum

Sat Dec 5, 11AM–2PM

Traditions

Free, drop-in program

Saturdays are filled with art fun! Stop by for gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages. Our performances and activities will give everyone a chance to celebrate traditions that are passed from one generation to the next.

A look at the fun this month from 11 am–2 pm: 

Begin at our Welcome Table in the Hawks Pavilion! Pick up a program and map for the day. We can let you know about membership opportunities, upcoming programs, our Bloomberg Connects digital guide, and Art Card self-guide resources. We also can help with any accessibility needs.  
Out & About Storytime with Omaha Public Library, 11 am.
Take a break to enjoy a sampling of sweet treats from International Bakery (while supplies last).
Watch a performance by the youth dance team from the Gurukulam Center for Indian Arts
Talk about traditions with folks at community partner tables, from a variety of community organizations.
There will be two public tours, each one led by our Gallery Volunteers; 11 am, Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914; and at 1 pm, The Joslyn’s Highlights. Meet in the Entry Atrium.
Create an art project with Teaching Artist Stephanie Carlson-Pruch.
Slow down and sketch in the galleries.
Check out our Art Cart station, with opportunities to touch hands-on materials and talk about art with our friendly Gallery Volunteers.
The Founder’s Room is designated as a quiet space for this event.
Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914, is free to all today; always free to Joslyn members. 
Don’t forget to check out more great spaces—The Cafe offers food and drink for sale. The Shop has beautiful art items for all ages and interests. If you are part of an intergenerational group, be sure to visit Art Works: A Place for Curiosity, an interactive space with nine different art activity stations (children must be accompanied by adults).

Sponsorship for this program series provided by First National Bank of Omaha and Omaha Steaks

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program, the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, a gift in memory of Matthew W. Gress, and a gift in loving memory of Peggy Severson

Thanks to program partners Omaha Public Library and Gurukulam Center for Indian Arts.

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