Members Amanda Hapgood and her mother, Barbara Moretto, spoke with us after Amanda’s daughter, Genevieve, finished a family music class at the Museum. Barbara also brings Genevieve, age 3, to Story and Studio, where they read a book, talk about a work in the galleries, and create their own art to take home and cherish. Through these experiences, Genevieve is learning shapes and colors, such as those in Dale Chihuly’s Persian Window. She has also learned how to respect the Museum space by using her walking feet and careful hands while exploring the artwork with her family.
A favorite space is the Copeland Sculpture Garden, where Genevieve likes to visit The Crying Giant—who she calls Rolie Polie Olie—and explore the Labyrinth. At summer Happy Hours, the family enjoys having dinner and listening to music amongst the sculptures. They live nearby, but previously Amanda hadn’t thought of the Museum as a place to take Genevieve. DelArt family programs have introduced them not only to the Museum but also to new friends in their community.
Barbara is looking forward to bringing her granddaughter to the reimagined Kids’ Corner. She says it’s the perfect place to visit on a cold or wet day instead of the park. And then there’s lunch at Kaffeina, their favorite eating spot, which she describes as just the right size and atmosphere for the family to finish off another visit.
Amanda, Barbara, and Genevieve visit DelArt often as members, using the time to connect through art. DelArt Memberships at every level extend to members’ children and grandchildren under eighteen years old. We welcome all families to join us on Family 2nd Sundays to create art and explore new mediums and techniques with a professional teaching artist.