EDUCATION OMI September 22nd  Kids' Art Workshop _________________________________

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012  This Saturday, we will take a look at the new exhibition, Vote for Me and I'll Set You Free: Works from the Collection of Lawrence B. Benenson, a timely show with just a few weeks until the big election. See a variety of works including historical documents, artifacts, and contemporary art. We will also take a walk through The Fields to visit some sculptures and take in the fresh fall air. Skylar Fein, Black Flag (Marcuse), 2009 Back in the studio, children will make their own Election Posters and Political Buttons. Turn yourself into a presidential candidate or campaign for something you think is important. How can we use colors, symbols, and shapes to make eye-catching signs and pins? See examples from the past and present to learn how artists and designers create alluring posters for the public. Saturday, September 22nd   10am-12pm $12/child (bring a sibling or friend, $20 for two) Drop-off & Pick-up at The Visitors Center  1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY