Access for All: Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum

Fri Feb 07 2025 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm UTC-08:00

Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) & The Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.) | Bellingham

Whatcom Museum
Publisher/HostWhatcom Museum
Access for All: Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum
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Join us for free admission, extended hours until 9 pm (FIG until 6 pm), and free programming for all ages!
Add color and light into the long winter months this Free First Friday with activities inspired by Alfredo Arreguín’s use of bright pigments and lace-like patterns. Create your own mosaic, bead a beautiful animal, and design a Frida Kahlo paper doll while learning about the history of the Tehuana dress. In the evening, join us for Mexican folk music and explore Arreguín’s art in the Old City Hall galleries. Throughout the day we’ll feature pop up tours of the exhibition to learn more about the artist’s practice and inspirations. Don’t miss this celebration of Arreguín’s vibrant art and legacy.
Baby & Toddler Music Classes with Little Sapling Music
The Lightcatcher Studio | 250 Flora St. | 10:30 – 11 am, 11 – 11:30 am & 11:30 am – noon
A fun and engaging music class for littles ages 1 – 5 with an accompanying caregiver.
Docent Tours of Alfredo Arreguín: The Exquisite Veil
Old City Hall Gallery | 121 Prospect St. | 2 pm, & 5 pm, & 6:30 pm.
Join a docent for a collaborative tour of The Exquisite Veil. 6:30 pm tour offered in Spanish.
Clay Creatures with Ms. Rachel
The Lightcatcher Lobby | 250 Flora St. | 11 am – 1 pm
From mischievous monkeys to pretty parrots, little artists can create patterned creatures using clay and beads.
Making Mosaics with Red Barn Art
The Lightcatcher Studio | 250 Flora St. | 1 – 3 pm
Organize tiny bits of colorful stone to make a custom mosaic piece inspired by Arreguín’s patterned art.
Frida Tehuana Paper Doll with Amaranta Sandys
The Lightcatcher Lobby | 250 Flora St. | 2 – 5 pm
Assemble a Frida Kahlo paper doll and learn about the legacy of her beautiful dresses and artistic masterpieces.
Beaded Lizard Keychains
Old City Hall Rotunda Room | 121 Prospect St. | 3 – 5 pm
Throw it back to your summer camp days and bead a lizard keychain inspired by Arreguín’s jungle motifs.
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Meet a Musician
The Lightcatcher Family Interactive Gallery | 250 Flora St. | 4 – 4:30 pm
Kids can meet musicians musician Jackson Stewart-DeBelly and learn about orchestral instrumentsthe bassoon in this fun, kid-friendly performance.
Corazón de Cedro Musical Performance
Old City Hall Rotunda Room | 121 Prospect St. | 5 pm & 6:15 pm
Join members of Corazón de Cedro for an evening of folk music from the east coast of Mexico. Dancing encouraged!
Artist Tour of Thomas Wood: Under the Inspiration Tree
The Lightcatcher Gallery | 250 Flora St. | 6 pm
Join Mandy Turner, Thomas Wood’s studio print assistant, for a personalized tour of Under the Inspiration Tree.
Exhibitions and galleries are open until 9 pm on the first Friday of every month, and the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) is open until 6 pm.
Headphones and other sensory tools are available at the front desks for guests who require accommodation during their visit.
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Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) & The Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.), 121 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4401, United States,Bellingham, Washington

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