Art Tales Returns to the Carter This Summer

Art Tales is back at the Carter!

Every Wednesday in June and July, you and your kiddos can enjoy family summer fun inspired by the Carter’s collection. Hear stories, play gallery games, create artworks, enjoy special guest performances, and more! All ages are welcome but parents MUST be accompanied by a child.

Each week of Art Tales offers something new, so mark your calendars for Art Tales at the Carter!

Wednesday, June 4
IT’S LEGENDARY

From tall tales to local lore, dive into storytelling through books, gallery games, art making, and a performance by Georgia Frawley and the KGCO Radio Music Show.

Wednesday, June 11
CLOSE TO HOME

Celebrate connection and community! Meet local author Ann Katagiri, enjoy a performance by Narwhals and Waterfalls, and explore shared histories in East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art.

Wednesday, June 18
JAM SESSION

It’s music to our ears! Explore musical themes in Classically Trained: The Gentlings and Music with percussionist Mark Shelton, plus stories, games, and hands-on art activities.

Wednesday, June 25
WORKING TOGETHER

Team up for a collaborative morning inspired by Jean Shin: The Museum Body. Join us for group storytelling, creative play, and a musical performance by David Chicken.

Wednesday, July 9
SNACK ATTACK

Satisfy your artistic sweet tooth! Inspired by food-themed artworks, this day features tasty tales, imaginative art making, and a lively performance by Brown Girls Do Ballet.

Wednesday, July 16
POWERFUL PATTERNS

Spot polka dots, stripes, and zigzags across the Carter! Enjoy a pattern-filled morning of stories, hands-on fun, and a performance by A Real Mad Hatter.

Wednesday, July 23
FUR, FEATHERS, AND SCALES

From sea creatures to prairie dwellers, animals take center stage! Explore wild artworks with The Creature Teacher, plus themed stories, games, and art making.

Wednesday, July 30
MATERIAL MIXUP

Wrap up the summer with a creative celebration! Repurpose materials into imaginative art and enjoy music from Brandi Waller Pace, alongside favorite activities from the season.

Registration opens on May 1. For more information, click here.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for Auditorium performances for each week of Art Tales. For more information or to request additional ASL interpretation for activity stations, please email us.