Gallery Playdates for small visitors
27 April 2017
Join in for some recycled fun
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Now that school has returned, Tweed Regional Gallery will host another series of playdates for young vistors aged 6 months to 5 years. Parents, grandparents and carers are invited to join Gallery staff for fun and educational sessions in the Gallery on the first Wednesday of each month during term time.
The monthly Gallery Playdates recognise the important role a gallery environment can play in early childhood development. Children can share in activities inspired by the artworks on display or happenings in the community. The next playdate on Wednesday 3 May will explore the theme of recycling in conjunction with Tweed Shire Council’s new 3 Bin System.
The Gallery’s Education and Audience Development Officer, Jodi Ferrari, said that waste can provide excellent art materials.
“At our next Gallery Playdate, the kids will build and play with recycled packaging sculpture, while the adults can learn more about ways in which we can reduce waste in our households,” she said.
The Gallery will open slightly earlier on the day of each Playdate so families can enjoy a quiet experience in the exhibition. The playdates often include storytelling, soft toy play, and looking at and singing about artworks.
The Gallery also provides a cool, dry place for families visiting the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Markets before the Gallery Playdate to store their groceries.
“Wednesdays are a great day to come into Murwillumbah – to enjoy some local produce and then embrace the theme of ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ through art,” Mrs Ferrari said.
A free still life drawing activity featuring local produce will remain in the Foyer Gallery from Wednesday 3 May until Sunday 7 May. Adults and kids are welcome to participate.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Gallery Playdates at Tweed Regional Gallery
Who: Children up to 5 years, with their carers
When: First Wednesday of the month - next playdate is Wed 3 May 2017
9.30* – 10.30am
Cost: Free
Bookings: No bookings necessary
One adult per child please
*NOTE the Gallery is open early for these special events
REGULAR Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.