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Updates & Announcements Dan Friday: Future Artifacts  On View until November 14 Have you seen the Dan Friday exhibition, Future Artifacts yet? This exhibition is on view at MoNA until November 14! Come visit us, admission is always free! Visit https://www.monamuseum.org/ for gallery hours. Image credit: Dan Friday in collaboration with Jeremy Bert, "Cuomo Kushan," 2021, Neon, Glass, courtesy of the artists Education Illuminating Skagit Outside In Exhibition Opening Saturday, October 23 Here is a sneak peak of Illuminating Skagit, the upcoming Outside In Gallery exhibition that opens this Saturday, October 23rd! For more on the Illuminating Skagit exhibition, please visit:  https://www.monamuseum.org/outside-gallery #outsideingallery #luminaryglobe #illuminatingskagit Art Box Lending Library Mount Vernon Hight School Sumi-e Ink Art MoNA's Art Box Lending Library is a free art supply rental from the MoNA Art Studio. Teachers are welcome to check-out boxes which contain specific art materials and sample lesson plans with a wide variety of media. Check out these photos of the amazing work that students from Mount Vernon High School created using the Sumi-e Ink Art Box. To learn more & to check out an art box, please visit: https://www.monamuseum.org/art-box-lending-library Early Enrichment Fall Family Fun in MoNA's Art Studio We've had so much fun with the families who have attended Early Enrichment at MoNA on Wednesdays. Last week we made leaf rubbings with color crayons and had so much fun in the studio making art together! Inspiration Friday: Art Lesson Archives Caterpillar to Butterfly Painting Welcome to another Inspiration Friday! Today, we're excited to highlight a special lesson from our Art Lesson Archives called Caterpillar to Butterfly Painting. In this lesson, students will explore the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly and complete a hands-on activity inspired by artwork by Eric Parnell. You can download this lesson for free here: https://www.monamuseum.org/painting-lessons Visit our website to check the archives: https://www.monamuseum.org/art-lesson-archives The MoNA Art Lesson Archives is an unique resource featuring an expanding collection of comprehensive lesson plans inspired by Northwest artists. The lessons have been thoughtfully crafted throughout the years of the MoNA Link Program, and viewers can download plans in a wide range of media. We have made it a priority to highlight underrepresented artists from the Northwest and welcome suggestions of how to improve and expand this resource. #artlessonarchives Masks Required at MoNA Friendly Reminder About Masks Masks Required in Museum Galleries & Store For the safety of all our visitors, staff and volunteers, please be advised masks are mandatory both in the store and museum galleries, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Thank you for reading MoNA News!  If you have any questions about our opportunities, programs, and exhibitions, please let us know at: info@museumofnwart.org GET INVOLVED MAKE A GIFT BECOME A MEMBER

GALLERY VIEWING HOURS Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm MoNA STORE HOURS  Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) Located in La Conner, WA Our Mission The Museum of Northwest Art collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits art created in the Pacific Northwest, supports artists, and strives to integrate art into the lives of all people. Collection & Exhibitions MoNA collects and exhibits contemporary art from across the Northwest, including Alaska, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Education MoNA's Education Department provides an inclusive environment and stimulating programming that supports the development and expression of all people.

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