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The Allentown Art Museum gratefully acknowledges endowment funding of educational programs by the Beall and Marlene O. "Linny" Fowler Education Endowment Fund; the Haight Endowment Fund; The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; The Ardath Rodale Education Fund; and Mimi's Fund.
Arty Parties!
Birthday Workshops at the Allentown Art Museum
Have an arty-party at the Museum! Looking for a unique way to celebrate a child's birthday? Look no further! Simply select one of the fun-filled themes below, then call 610-432-4333, ext. 32 or e-mail education@allentownartmuseum.org to reserve your birthday workshop. It's that easy!
What you need to know:
Each workshop is 2 hours in length, is designed for children 6 years and older, and combines kid-friendly gallery activities, an art project, and a birthday celebration.
We lead the workshop and supply the art materials, tablecloths, napkins, plates, utensils, juice, and a photo-card memento for the birthday child. You select one of the party themes and supply the children and the cake.
Birthday workshops cost $145 for Museum members and $185 for Non-members and must be reserved at least 4 weeks in advance. The minimum group size is 10, maximum 15. Larger groups are possible-fees will be adjusted.Birthday Workshop Themes
Art on Safari
Young artists will travel around the world “hunting” for animals in the galleries and then create wild animal masks.
Art Quest
Savvy young art detectives gather clues from Museum artworks to solve “the case” before creating their own masterpieces in the studio.
Visual Voyage
The wonderful world of sculpture is revealed during this 3-D exploration, taking participants on an art-making journey through the galleries and culminating in the creation of magnificent mini-museums.HEY ADULTS!
Birthday workshop themes can be adapted for adult groups—bridal showers, birthdays, or anniversaries. You choose the reason and we'll adapt the theme to your special occasion.
Brownie, Cub and Scout Workshops at the Museum
Fee is $7.00 per participant for workshops. Minimum 10, maximum 20 participants per group. Programs are available late afternoon or weekends. Age appropriate, thematic guided
visits are also available: $4 per participant. For more information or to register, contact Kim Roth at 610-432-4333, ext. 32 or education@allentownartmuseum.org.Cub Scout Workshop
Bear Cub Scouts can work toward earning their Arrow Points for art. This two-hour workshop includes in-gallery activities and hands-on art projects that will count towards the Art Elective.
Brownie Workshop
Brownie Girl Scouts can meet some of the requirements for their Colors & Shapes Try It patch during this two-hour workshop. Through discussion, in-gallery activities, and hands-on art projects, Brownies will travel around the Museum while learning about ways that artists use shapes and colors to create art.
Girl Scout Badge Workshops
Junior Girl Scouts can now earn their Visual Arts badges at the Allentown Art Museum. These two-hour workshops include in-gallery activities and hands-on art projects.
Allentown Art Museum • 31 N. Fifth Street • Allentown, PA 18101
610.432.4333 • askus@allentownartmuseum.org