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Family Days

Family Days

ALL AGES | Last Sunday of each month
2-4 PM
FREE admission all day

Monthly programming created to engage families with children of all ages in activities that encourage conversation, exploration, and experimentation through art. Activities include in-person art making in The Bass Creativity Center with art materials provided to participants and family tours of the current exhibitions on view.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 5
Art Cares: Drawing with Heart

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Explore your creativity in a welcoming environment for families and beginners.  We will work on family drawings to build connections in the studio. Learn to utilize your energy and kinesthetic movements to spark engagement. This helps to learn emotional regulation and coping skills. 

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, November 2
Art Cares: Thank You Banners

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Appreciate and reflect on relationships, express gratitude and create a family banner. Explore different textures in art to enhance sensory experiences, cooperation, and communication.

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, January 4
Art Cares: Family Fabrications

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Work together to build collaborative art pieces that strengthen family and individual bonds.  We will construct family sculptures in partnership to work on dialogue, self-management, and identifying emotions. 

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, February 8
Art Cares: Creative Calm

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Engage in soothing painting activities designed to reduce stress and promote mindfulness.  We will experiment with watercolor and mixed media to relax and quiet our minds.   

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, March 1
Art Cares: Emotion Landscapes

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Create emotional landscapes that represent our inner worlds and dreams.  We will discuss our moods and how they change as well as learning to be present with ourselves.   

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, April 5
Art Cares: Nature's Narratives

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Discover how natural elements can be used in art to express feelings of acceptance and growth.  We will work on reducing stress and problem-solving.

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Saturday, May 3
Art Cares: Visual Journals

Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free

Create personal sketchbook journals that document individual and family journeys.  Learn how art and text can support processing feelings and can be utilized as a wellness tool.

Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.

This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!

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Sunday, September 29
FAMILY DAY | We The People

The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!

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Sunday, January 26
FAMILY DAY | Art and Movement

Explore one of The Bass’ newest exhibitions, (LA)HORDE’s Heureux sous son ombre. In the Creativity Center, create art inspired by movement and performance as seen in (LA) HORDE’s short film, Bondy.

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Sunday, February 23
FAMILY DAY | STEAM+ Celebration

Join us during Family Day at The Bass and celebrate the City of Miami Beach’s STEAM+ program! Enjoy an afternoon of artmaking and view the artwork created for the STEAM+ program by Miami Beach public school students.

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Sunday, March 30
FAMILY DAY | Colorful Crafts

Ulla von Brandenburg: In Dialogue, is an intersection of color, performance, and abstraction. Spend the afternoon enjoying free admission to The Bass and create your own mixed media masterpieces in the Creativity Center.

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Sunday, April 27
FAMILY DAY | STEAM+ Celebration

Enjoy The Bass’ STEAM+ Celebration and take part in free artmaking and admission to the museum. See the STEAM creations of local Miami Beach students as you create your own STEAM artworks.

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Sunday, May 25
FAMILY DAY | Celebrating You

Explore the colorful chaos of assume vivid astro focus’s (avaf) immersive installation, XI. In the Creativity Center, make artwork that celebrates your unique personality and style.

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Sunday, June 29
FAMILY DAY | Scenography

Inspired by the exhibition, Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years, create miniature sets inspired by Feinstein’s style while celebrating the tropical landscape of Miami.

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Sunday, July 27
FAMILY DAY | Summer Sunday

Take it easy this Sunday as you enjoy free admission to The Bass and artmaking in the Creativity Center. Work on your own art project that highlights the summer season.

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Sunday, August 31
FAMILY DAY | Contemporary Art

The Bass is Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum! Enjoy free admission to the museum and artmaking in the Creativity Center as we celebrate contemporary art.

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Sunday, September 28
FAMILY DAY | Contemporary Creations

Spend the afternoon enjoying free admission to The Bass and explore Performing Perspectives, an exhibition featuring artwork from The Bass’ permanent collection. In the Creativity Center, work on your own creations inspired by the contemporary art in our collection!

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Sunday, October 26
FAMILY DAY | Costume Couture

Get into the Halloween spirit during The Bass’ Family Day programming. In the Creativity Center, create artwork inspired by costume and masks just in time for Halloween celebrations.

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Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Generous support is provided by the Al & Jane Nahmad Family Foundation. Family Day is made possible by funding from PNC Arts Alive.

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