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Kids: Create Your Own Mural and Tell your Story of Geneva

Children's Art Program to Create a Mural with Art Box instructor at the Geneva History Center

Join the Geneva History Center and Geneva's Art Box instructor for a hands-on art program where participants will create a mixed-media mural incorporating images of Geneva.  Learn about Regionalism and the influences that are reflected in the style of Thomas Hart Benon, Grant Wood, and John Steuart Curry on display in the Geneva History Center's exhibition A Celebration of Rural America as well as visit the Post Office mural, Fish Fry in the Park by Manuel Bromberg.

Children are encouraged to bring a snack for the short walking tour of Geneva's historic downtown.  The mural created will remain on display at the Geneva History Center during the exhibition through October 31.

Supplies provided by Art Box, an arts supply store, serving students, teachers, hobbyists, beginners and the professional artist community.  Classes feature instruction in multiple mediums and subject matters.

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Session 1: For Children ages 7-10, Wednesday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Session 2: For Children ages 11-14, Wednesday, July 25, 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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Cost is $7 per participant.  The art program will be held in the Classroom at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third Street.  Space is limited, please RSPV online or call 630-232-4951 for more information.

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