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July 2023
Great Art Inspired by Water
Celebrating a year long suite of exhibitions and programs that explore our relationship to the flora and fauna of the mysterious and brilliant underwater world.
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Mississippi Sippin
Thursdays | July - August | 5pm - 8pm
Relax outdoors along MMAM's Riverwalk on Thursdays this summer at Mississippi Sippin. Enjoy a curated selection of spirited and non-spirited beverages and regional culinary selections along the Mississippi River. Then, venture into the galleries (open late until 8pm) to see how exhibiting artists are using water as inspiration for their work. Mississippi Sippin presents a casual opportunity to explore how many different art forms can be inspired by water. In case of inclement weather, Mississippi Sippin will be moved inside the museum.
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Thursdays at MMAM
Open late 5-8pm | Free student Thursdays
Beginning in July, Thursdays at MMAM will hold a special place. Free Student Tuesdays are becoming Free Student Thursdays. All students in kindergarten through college will receive free admission to the galleries at MMAM on Thursdays. And to make it easier to visit MMAM, we are extending the open hours on Thursdays to 10am - 8pm, so you have more time to explore and visit.
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Our Community: Toddler Tuesday
10:30am - 12pm | Second Tuesday
On the second Tuesday of every month, you will find a lively gathering of our littlest art lovers and their grown-ups at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Toddler Tuesday offers hands-on art activities such as painting with marbles, drawing, and butterfly making. There are also opportunities for free-play; storytelling by MMAM’s resident storyteller, Laura Armstrong; and a chance for toddlers and their grown-ups to take a self-guided exploration of artworks in the galleries.
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Our Community: SPARK!
First Wednesday of every month
Every month, community members who are living with memory loss and their care partners gather at MMAM for a program called SPARK! This program offers participants an opportunity to enhance their quality of life through social engagement, mental stimulation, and communication. In June, participants took a tour of the gardens with MMAM’s Curator of Engagement, Learning and Impact, Heather Casper, and talked about plants, smell, memories, and visited artworks in the museum that connected to their discussion. Registration is required for this program.
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Paddle Making with
Sanborn Canoe Co.
October 14-15, 2023
In June a small group gathered at the Sanborn Canoe Co. studio to learn about woodworking and to create their own canoe paddle. The workshop was a success, and all the participants left with their own canoe paddles. Are you interested in creating your own canoe paddle, or participating in a future workshop? Check out our calendar of upcoming workshops and reserve your spot.
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Saturday Tours
Saturdays through August | 11 - 11:30am
Take a deep dive into great art inspired by water this summer at MMAM. Every Saturday this summer, join a 30-minute guided tour of the MMAM galleries. Tours are included in the cost of admission, and no registration is required. Tours will begin at 11am in the atrium of the Museum, and interested parties should meet at the front desk.
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August Community Reads Program
MMAM is proud to partner with the Winona Public Library and their August Community Reads Program.
| This August, join the Winona area community, Winona Public Library, and MMAM, as we read Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s New York Times bestselling memoir, World of Wonders. The book is a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us. World of Wonders and its original illustrations by Fumi Nakamura are on exhibition currently at MMAM in Waking Worlds: Wondrous Reads for Curious Minds. | |
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Three events will happen throughout the month of August in conjunction with the book: | |
Miles and Amber Schoen (spelled SCHÖN in German) are a Duluth-based teacher and engineer duo with roots stemming from the Driftless region. They have merged quality metalworking and elegant simplicity with a splash of color to create a bold line of jewelry equally suited for your active days on the trails, lazy days in the yard, and even those special events. Holding comfort and quality paramount, these timeless and lightweight designs make the perfect gift. All products are made in small batches from their studio in Duluth, MN. SCHÖN jewelry is now available in the MMAM Shoppe. | |
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Mission
To create meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water.
Vision
To spark wonder, shift perspectives, and create a more compassionate and connected world for all, by boldly leveraging the generative capacities of great art inspired by water.
Values
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Center our work in Communities and Collaboration.
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Steward Sustainability, Equity and Hospitality.
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Operate with Honesty, Transparency and Trust.
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Be Bold and Brave.
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Always Enterprising, Always Outstanding.
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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