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Celebrate creativity in all its forms at the Barnes! 🎨🎶On Sunday, December 6, PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Universal Expression brings together traditional Japanese music, the creativity of Philadelphia students, and a full day of free art and activities for the whole family.
This month, we're thrilled to welcome musician Masayo Ishigure, a master of the koto and jiuta shamisen. Through interactive performances, Ishigure demonstrates how traditional Japanese instruments can take on new life through contemporary musical expression, blending influences from classical music to jazz.
We're also celebrating the next generation of Philadelphia artists with our second annual Student Art Show! Featuring works by students in grades 6–12 from three School District of Philadelphia schools, the exhibition highlights their creative responses to the Barnes collection. Students will also share the inspiration and research behind their work during a special presentation at 11am.
There's plenty more to enjoy throughout the day, including art activities, interactive storytime with Leslie D. Hamilton, a family-friendly scavenger hunt, and free admission to the Barnes collection and "Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America."
📆 Sunday, December 6 | 10am–5pm
🎨 Student Art Show | 10am–1pm
📚 Storytime | 10:30am & 11:15am
🎶 Live Performances | 1pm & 2:30pm
🖌 Art Activities | 10am–4pm
🎟 FREE! Registration opens Thursday, December 3, at 10am. Capacity is limited.
🔗 Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eXHrJ4
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