Family Autism Art Workshop
Installation view of Marc Dennis (American, born 1972), From a Close Distance, 2021, Oil on canvas, 58 x 66 7/8 in. (147.3 x 169.9 cm), Purchase, acquired through the generosity of Beth DeWoody, Bruce and Lori Gendelman, J. Ira and Nicki Harris, Jane Holz
Join us at the Norton Museum of Art on Sunday, October 20 for an accessible art workshop for the entire family! This program will feature a photography activity in the galleries and painting in the art classroom inspired by the artist Marc Dennis, both led by artist Manuela Gonzalez.
In this program, families will:
- Take an interactive walk through the European Collection.
- Make art inspired by artist Marc Dennis with art educator, Manuela Gonzalez.
- Receive free admission to the Museum.
- Have access to accommodations including a social narrative (Social Story™), headphones, fidgets, quiet areas, accessible art materials, and timers.
All participating staff members are trained to lead programs for people with autism.
Program times:
K – 6th grades and their families: Sunday, October 20 at 1 pm
7th-12th grades and their families: Sunday, July 14th at 3 pm
Please book by the grade of the student with autism. Siblings of any age are welcome to join.
Learn more about Manuela Gonzalez, art educator for the program!
Manuela Gonzalez is an artist and educator with a background in painting and textiles. She holds a BFA from RISD and an MFA in painting from the Yale University School of Art. Manuela has led accessibility programming in Spanish and English at several museums and art institutions since 2007 in New York City and West Palm Beach. As a museum educator, she has worked with access and teen and school programs at El Museo del Barrio, The Whitney Museum, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art, drawing from her personal studio experience to develop programming that connects the process, materials, and history of the artworks she references in a way that is inclusive and multimodal.
This program was made possible by the generosity of David and Jennifer Feldman, August Kluger, and the Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable Foundation.