PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: The Spirit of Art and Music
Sunday, May 5, 10am – 5pm
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection and Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me.
This month, we’re presenting a full day of family fun in partnership with the Wilma Theater’s new opera Hilma, which explores the life and work of Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), one of the first modern abstract artists. Along with activities inspired by the painter and her spiritual connection to art and nature, there will be two special preview performances of Hilma by its cast.
Registration opens Thursday, May 2, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Local artists lead art activities and a scavenger hunt. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Thembi Palmer of Imagine More Story Adventures leads a journey of discovery through the story of artist Hilma af Klint. Ages 2 and up.
1 – 1:20pm; 2 – 2:20pm
Preview Performances: Hilma
See exclusive previews of the Wilma Theater's new opera, Hilma, before it opens on June 4. Blending opera with elements of rock, pop, and musical theater, the production sheds light on Swedish artist Hilma af Klint and her contributions to early abstract art.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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