Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.
November 26: Suncatchers
Discover the mesmerising work of Marie Lannoo, a painter and self-described colourist featured in our exhibition Shift: Marie Lannoo and Katie Ohe. Build a reflective suncatcher powered by light.
December 3: Earth & Sky
Explore the rhythmic landscapes of William Percival Weston in our newest solo exhibition, Echoes of Earth and Sky, the first of its kind in Alberta. Using oil pastels on paper, create your own landscape using line, pattern, colour and movement.
December 10: Camera Obscura
Learn about the beginnings of photography as you discover the work of Alison Rossiter, an American photographer featured in our 3rd-floor galleries. Create a camera obscura, an early precursor to the modern camera.
December 17: Handmade Gifts
This holiday season, create a series of prints to gift to your friends and family. Start with a Styrofoam plate and draw an image of your choosing. Learn to print the image onto paper and make copies to give away to your loved ones.