The Cultural Council invites families to discover the arts together as they connect and create memories while acquiring new skills through visual art, dance and theater.
AIMBY Family Saturdays is a free program presented by various arts and cultural organizations in Palm Beach County. Each monthly event is hosted at the Council’s headquarters in downtown Lake Worth Beach and runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, please contact our Education Department: education@palmbeachculture.com | (561) 472-3347.
Generously underwritten by: Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation, The Batchelor Foundation, and Jim and Irene Karp
Upcoming Family Saturdays
Art Adventures! Family Storytime and Art Fun
September 14, 2019
Join us for a story from “The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.,” which takes us through the amazing childhood of renowned sculptor Ann Norton. Participants will enjoy a story-time session followed by an art activity and the potting of their own plant. This adventure is for the whole to enjoy and is presented in partnership with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
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Kid’s Corner: Sea Turtle Fun
October 12, 2019
Sea turtles are important animals in our ecosystem and it is important to keep them safe and healthy. Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) staff as we guide children through the process of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing an injured sea turtle — just like we do at the Sea Turtle Hospital at LMC! This program is for all ages and will include art making!
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Chemical Concoctions
November 9, 2019
Come join us for a scientific adventure. Each family will have the opportunity to make their own polymer (squishy soap!) while conducting experiments that reinforce chemistry concepts of atoms, density and changes in states of matter.
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Living Portraits
December 14, 2019
Take 1: Using a visual art prompt, Maltz Jupiter Theatre Teaching Artist Kim Cozort Kay will guide students through the process of creating a story then putting it on stage!
Take 2: By way of the guidance of artist, Jose Mendez, families will explore family portraits by way of pastels, textiles and spray paint.
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Make a Splash! Family Art
January 11, 2020
Come join us and artNest Delray for family art with paint. Participants will use the outdoor splash wall and our in-door center for the unleashing of creativity and fun.
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Cultural Explorations Through Art
February 8, 2020
Journey with us as we explore varied traditions found throughout the continent of Africa with diverse materials that have been recycled and repurposed. This event is for all ages.
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Be Inspired!
March 14, 2020
In honor of the Women’s History Month, the Norton Museum of Art wants you to learn about the diverse artworks of women artist in the museum! Each family will create an artwork that uses similar techniques as those showcased by our female artists.
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Walk on the Wild Side with Creature Adventures
April 11, 2020
Do you want to have a WILD time? Come out and meet live animal ambassadors from the Palm Beach Zoo as we explore what makes these animals so special and ways to protect them in the wild. Program includes live animal encounter, themed activities, and a take home craft.
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Opera: Stories Told Through Singing
May 9, 2020
Palm Beach Opera brings families together through the magic of Opera: Stories Told Through Singing. Through this interactive sing-a-long storytelling experience, families will learn and sing memorable opera tunes. Story Time is followed by an art activity for all to experience and enjoy.
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Digital DJ Workshop
June 13, 2020
Come jam with us and Digital Vibez as we create our own sounds with professional DJ gear.
Participants will have the opportunity to use iPads, turntables, music software and much more! They will learn how to set up, test, troubleshoot and build a music collection. This event is for all ages to enjoy.
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Fiber Art
July 11, 2020
Kianga Jinaki, a fiber artist, will curate an experience for the entire family to enjoy. With mixed-media assemblages using traditional and contemporary African Textiles, the art-work created by each participate will be thematic and based on the African and African-American cultural and historical experience(s). This event is for all ages to enjoy.
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