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MuseumGames: Word Find
Locate the given words in the grid, running in one of eight possible directions horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. There may be an unused word or a message hidden another way to discover related to the puzzle.
AQUARIUS
ARTIST
AUGMENTED
BLUES
COMMUNITY
CONCERT
CREATIVITY
FAMILY DAY
FIBER ART
ILLUSTRATE
INSTRUMENTS
INTERPLAY
LUNCHTIME
MARK MAKING
MEDIUM
MIDWINTER
MUSEUM
MUSIC
ORACLE
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPH
POST CARD
REALITY
SCREENPRINT
TEXTURE
TOTALLY RAD
TOTALLY RADICAL
UNTITLED
VIEW
VIRTUAL
MuseumGames are made possible by PNC with additional support The R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation, the Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation, The Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Foundation, and the Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation
Lunchtime 5: Video Tour
Why Tell Stories about Art?
How can talking about art transform what you think about what you see? Consider how talking is a great way to improve your understanding of collections.
Lunchtime 5: Video Tour
Why Talk About Art
How can talking about art transform what you think about what you see? Consider how talking is a great way to improve your understanding of collections.
ARTstrology: Aquarius
January 20-February 18
You can move mountains, great Aquarius. Your sign’s rooting in the celestial water bearer symbolizes power and strength- like a statue. But beware, fearsome water bearer, make sure to rest amidst all those feats of strength!
ARTstrology is made possible with support the Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Foundation
Read MoreLunchtime 5: Get Art
Found Objects
Have a few minutes to flex your brain? Take a deeper dive into big ideas with staff. Each month a staff member will focus on a broad art topic and connect it to everyday instances and our collection. Today, Katelyn chats about artists using found objects.
Art-making Advice from the Oracle
Do you need a bit of inspiration for your art-making pursuits? Well, our in house oracle has you covered. Ask for advice on where you should go with your creativity.
Advice from Ms. V. A. Oracle
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Lunchtime 5: Creativity Invitation
Inspiration
Need a little inspiration? Sometimes all it takes is a prompt, suggestion, or idea. Tune in to get a creative spark inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
Up Close with Making Your Mark
The special exhibition Making Your Mark celebrates the power of surface and craftsmanship in authentic works of art. While these aspects of art are better appreciated in real life, the digital does allow viewers to get closer than you can in the galleries.
Omid Shekari’s detailed drawings are set off by glistening, textural passages. Upon close inspection one sees the surface is composed of metal shavings. Shekari grinds shell casings with a grinder before applying the metal to his drawings.
Erykah Townsend uses modge podge to create her composition. The pixelated still life is composed of squares, each denoted with a letter/ number combinator denoting the color.
Wilhelm photographed slips of paper in her studio and then employed a lithographic process to create this pair of prints. Seen up close, the view can catch snippets of text written in the artist’s fluid script.
Lunchtime 5: Get Art
Explore InterPlay Akron
What is Interactive Art?
Hear about a new interactive augmented reality experience from the Akron Art Museum and learn how all art can be interactive.
Life Advice from the Art Oracle
We’re hoping for a great 2021, especially given how challenging 2020 was. We have an ace we can call on to give us advice for the best future. We call her the Venerable Art Oracle; Ms. V.A. Oracle if you’re being formal about it. Use the interactive to get any advice you need.
Advice from the Art Sage
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