What your Mom wants for Mother’s Day

May 11, 2012 by umfablog

Hey, your mom called and she told us what she wants for Mother’s Day: she wants to spend time with you. She also wants to visit the UMFA, and wouldn’t you know it, we happen to be open this Sunday from 11am to 5pm. So, don’t buy her that slow cooker and instead bring mom to the UMFA this Mother’s Day. (Full disclosure: I am giving my mom a slow cooker, but we already spend time together at the Museum […]

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A March Treasure Hunt

March 6, 2012 by umfablog

If March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb, according to the farmer’s almanac. In honor of lions, lambs and lovely spring weather, enjoy this March themed treasure hunt! 1. There are lots of lions depicted in the UMFA’s art. Lions often are used as symbols of power, majesty, guardians (Chinese and Japanese Art), Vishnu (Hindu Art), and Christ (Christian Art). How many lions can you find in the UMFA galleries? (Hint – the Guardian Lion […]

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December Holiday Treasure Hunt

December 21, 2011 by umfablog

With at least seven holidays happening between now and January 1st, this treasure hunt will challenge your ability to stop celebrating for a few minutes and find the corresponding artwork in the UMFA galleries. Hanukkah (December 20-28): In honor of the Festival of Lights, can you find eight non-electric sources of light depicted in the UMFA artwork? Hint: candlesticks, candles, lanterns and lamps count. Winter Solstice (December 22): On this shortest day of the year, sunrise comes later and sunset […]

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