NSU Art Museum: Free First Thursdays Starry Nights

Thursday, April 11th from 4-8pm experience Free First Thursdays Starry Nights at NSU Art Museum presented by AutoNation with FREE museum admission. Note: *Free First Thursdays Starry Nights on a special date this month – Thursday, April 11th (second Thursday)*. View NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s current exhibitions and join in on the fun with drop-in art workshops for all ages inspired by artists featured in the current exhibitions. Guests will enjoy:

2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer
light bites in the Museum Café
free admission to exhibitions
hands-on art projects for all ages.

Schedule:

Micro Mini Muse (children ages 3 – 5) : 5- 7:30 pm

In celebration of Women’s History Month and inspired by the Museum’s Frida Kahlo illustration Self Portrait on Diary Page (1945), Mini Musers will create colorful metal nicho (niche) self-portrait altarpieces in a folk art, Frida Kahlo-style. The theme of each art workshop changes monthly.

Mini Muse (children ages 5-10): 5 – 7:30 pm

In celebration of Women’s History Month and inspired by the Museum’s Frida Kahlo illustration Self Portrait on Diary Page (1945), Mini Musers will create colorful metal nicho (niche) self-portrait altarpieces in a folk art, Frida Kahlo-style. The theme of each art workshop changes monthly.

Drop-In Arts for teens and adults: 5 – 7:30 pm

Inspired by the Museum’s Frida Kahlo illustration, Self Portrait on Diary Page (1945), participants will create their own “Diary Page” using watercolor paintings. The theme of each art workshop changes monthly.

Plus additional surprise events / FREE and open to the public.

Workshop Themes: Purvis Young

Description: Using found objects and recycled materials, participants will create their owned framed painting inspired by Miami-born and raised artist Purvis Young.