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Slow Art Day

SLOW ART DAY AT THE PARTHENON

Enjoy Slow Art Day with programming that will highlight the unique art collection of the Parthenon!

From our Cowan Collection of 18th-20th century paintings to contemporary pieces in Tennessee Triennial to architectural details, museum experts will share the wonderful works of art on display in the museum.

Plus, we will be offering special Slow Art Day Art Talks with Director of Education Helen Sanders where she will help you look slowly, explore a painting, and facilitate discussion about works of art in our permanent collection of art and current exhibitions.

Slow Art Day programming is open to visitors of all ages and will be celebrated with a variety of activities including:

10 - 10:45 AM Art Cart: Cowan Challenge

11 AM Kidsville* - enjoy listening to a performance by Intersection and create art inspired by the music

12:30 PM Art Talk: Cowan Gallery - explore two pieces in the Cowan Collection of American Art

3 PM Art Talk: TN Triennial - explore select pieces in the Tennessee Triennial

Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.

*Kidsville offers free admission for families with registration 10:30-11:20 AM. See link for details.


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