November 12

Activity

1PM – 3PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 409 Lee Study Center

Drop by the Lee Study Center on one Tuesday each month for a relaxed, up-close experience with textiles from our collection. In November, explore the history of liturgical vestments. Come back to see different selections each month.

November 15

Activity

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12–1PM.

November 15

Activity

3PM – 4:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Marshall Balcony

University students are invited to join the Spencer Student Advisory Board for an afternoon of tattoo design. Hear from local tattoo artists Amy Baber and Noah Lister from Abraxas Tattoo as they explain the process of tattoo design and the art of tattooing. Students will be able to bring their wildest tattoo dreams to life through a design workshop and chat with the artists.

November 16

Activity

1PM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 317 Perkins Central Court

Learn about Native American ribbonwork designs in the exhibition “Native Fashion” and create your own paper cutout patterns. This drop-in activity station rolls into the galleries each month for children and grown-ups to create hands-on art projects together, taking inspiration from original art on view.

November 22

Activity

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12–1PM.

November 23

Activity

1PM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Reception Room

Registration is open for a two-day workshop on ledger art with artist Chris Pappan. On day one, participants will learn about the history of low brow art, ledger art, and the Sacred Red Rock Project. They will see examples of historical and contemporary ledger art and have access to historical ledger paper to draw, paint, or collage on. This workshop is offered through the Indigenous Arts Initiative, a partnership of the Kansas Arts Commission, KU Film and Media Studies, the Spencer Museum, and the Lied Center. Registration is required. Learn more and register online: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/indigenous-arts-initiative/

November 24

Activity

9AM – 5PM
Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, S 525 Rd

Registration is open for a two-day workshop on ledger art with artist Chris Pappan. On day two, participants will take a field trip to Council Grove, Kansas, and Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, the new home of the Sacred Red Rock. Participants can explore the park, sketch on site, or take photos of the Sacred Red Rock and other features of the park to draw from later. Some supplies and paper will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their preferred art supplies. This workshop is offered through the Indigenous Arts Initiative, a partnership of the Kansas Arts Commission, KU Film and Media Studies, the Spencer Museum, and the Lied Center. Registration is required. Learn more and register online: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/indigenous-arts-initiative/

December 06

Activity

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12–1PM.

December 07

Activity

9AM – 11AM
Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St

Visit the Watkins Museum to create and celebrate holiday traditions with your family at this free annual event. Spencer staff will be there to lead a special art activity.

Sponsored By: Watkins Museum of History

December 10

Activity

1PM – 3PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 409 Lee Study Center

Drop by the Lee Study Center on one Tuesday each month for a relaxed, up-close experience with textiles from our collection. In December, explore contemporary works by Peruvian artists. Come back to see different selections each month.

December 13

Activity

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12–1PM.

December 19

Activity

3PM – 4PM

Join Director Saralyn Reece Hardy for a seasonal tour of the galleries with a focus on the warmth of artistic expression and finding a home at the Spencer Museum. This tour is repeated twice at 3:00PM and 5:30PM.

December 19

Activity

5:30PM – 6:30PM

Join Director Saralyn Reece Hardy for a seasonal tour of the galleries with a focus on the warmth of artistic expression and finding a home at the Spencer Museum. This tour is repeated twice at 3:00PM and 5:30PM.