Events and Programs, Summer 2019
Faulconer Arts Outreach in the Parks
The Faulconer Gallery is offering free hands-on art and literacy activities for kids & families in area parks. Every session will offer drawing, 2 & 3-D collage projects, beading, truck glittering, painting, bookmaking, type-a-thon, and reading activities. A special project including ceramics, printmaking, marbling, sewing, wood cut outs, tie-dye or other activities will be offered at each session. No registration is necessary. Supported by Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnerships.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 10 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Drake Library, 930 Park Street |
| June 12 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Arbor Lake Shelter House, 123 Pearl Street |
| June 17 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Merrill Park West Shelter, 801 11th Avenue |
| June 19 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 Park Street |
| June 24 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | James Miller Park, Lake Nyanza Shelter, 1132 Nyanza Drive |
| June 26 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 Park Street |
| July 1 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Ahren’s Park #1, 1436 Penrose Street |
| July 3 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 Park Street |
| July 8 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bailey Park, 1220 Prairie Street |
| July 10 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 |
| July 15 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Central Park , 811 Park Street |
| July 17 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 |
| July 19 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Poweshiek County Fair, 425 East Street South |
| July 22 | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Summer Street Park, 720 Summer Street |
In case of threatening weather, Art in the Park will relocate to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, 1108 Park Street.
Changes in location will be announced on KGRN 1410 AM and on the Faulconer Gallery’s Facebook page prior to the start of the session. You may also call the Faulconer Gallery, 641 269 4663.
Read, Write and Draw at Faulconer Gallery
11 a.m.–noon Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19, 26
This free program is available for students to drop-in for a quiet hour of reading, writing and drawing. Bring your own book or read own of ours. Create a story or draw in response to one of the artworks on display or from your imagination. Make a small book! Faulconer Gallery will provide supplies and our education staff will be there to read, write, and draw with you. Supported by Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnerships.
Yoga with Monica St. Angelo
Mondays, June 17, 24, July 1–22, 12:15–12:50 p.m.
Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice. Open to all levels, mats provided. Co-sponsored by Live Well Grinnell.
Exhibition of Summer Student Artists
July 25, 1:45–5:30 p.m.
The community is invited to view artworks created by students in area summer programs, installed next to works that inspired them. Refreshments will be served. Supported by Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnerships.
Additional Information
Grinnell College does not assume responsibility for the care and safety of children who attend these events. The College makes these programs open to the public with the understanding that for children who attend, a parent, legal guardian, or other designated caregiver remains responsible for their care and protection.
For more information please contact outreach curator Tilly Woodward, 641-269-4663.