Family Day: Cartography, Calligraphy, And Constitutions

Join the Smart Museum of Art for the first in a series of “Create-a-Country” Family Days! Dream, vision, and build imaginary countries, designed by kids and inspired by ideas and artworks presented throughout the Smart this spring.

A country, at its core, is a place, its people, and an idea. This Saturday, draw a map of your imagined nation and use colorful ink washes to fill it with lakes, mountains, roads, and cities. Then, try your hand at calligraphy, using calligraphy pens, quills, and ink brushes to write out the ways in which your country should work—a kid’s constitution and bill of rights!

FREE, drop-in. Art-making supplies and other materials are provided. Family programs are best for kids 4–12, but all ages are welcomed! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.