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At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.
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On May 18, 2025 we will gather to share the impact our mission-based work as a nonprofit visual arts museum had with the audiences we serve, announce a few highlights to look out for in the coming year, and acknowledge the individuals and partners who made it all possible, all the while underscoring the pivotal role of cultural institutions in providing a holistic educational experience, focusing on building a more conscious, sustainable, and inclusive world, for all!
In this workshop, chose to built either a shallow trug for gathering flowers and herbs, or a deep trug for collecting fruits and vegetables. Trugs are simple, beautiful, functional, light weight, and long lasting, some are still in use after 100 years.
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Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on May 13, to explore, create and play at Toddler Tuesday! This program is for our littlest art lovers (age 1-5) and their grownups. This event offers hands-on art activities, opportunities to connect with other families, free-play, storytelling, and a chance for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the artworks in the galleries.
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SPARK! at Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a unique, free program designed specifically for people with memory loss and their care partners. SPARK! programs offer participants an opportunity to enhance their quality of life through social engagement, mental stimulation, and communication.
Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not opens at 10am on May 3, 2025 at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
In this two day workshop led by Craig Blacklock, students will photograph reflections on the Mississippi River, experimenting with different perspectives and shutter speeds. Later in the day, the class will edit their images using both traditional and AI-based software, guided by examples from both painting and photography, and share their work during critiques.
