PAMA
CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY WITH
FREE ADMISSION, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND MORE
BRAMPTON, ON. (Feb. 3, 2014) – Residents and their families are
invited to spend a fun-filled day at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
(PAMA) this Family Day! On Monday, Feb. 17, enjoy a free day of fascinating
exhibitions, interactive activities and exciting workshops. Take advantage of
some much-deserved family time with a full day of exploration, connections and
creations at PAMA.
PAMA staff will be on hand throughout the day to provide information on
the many exhibitions featured at the art gallery, museum and archives. The True
Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes exhibition showcases
the best in graphic novels, while George Walker’s The Mysterious Death of
Tom Thomson features a limited edition, hand-printing volume of 100
engravings, and Inked: Tattoos and the Stories They Tell explores the
popularity of tattooing through a crowdsourced exhibition.
Here’s what’s happening
throughout the day:
·
Superhero
‘Selfies’ Activity
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Manning Square
Children can show off their
superpowers by dressing up in superhero costumes, provided by PAMA, and
creating their own facemasks, arm bands, power rings and sound effect cards
during our hands-on activity. Families can capture their little masked
crusaders in front of a decorated comic-style frame using their own cameras or
smartphones.
·
Full-Grown,
Full-Blown Superheroes
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Throughout PAMA
Spot life-sized costumed
superheroes as they stroll through PAMA by day before they prepare to fight
crime at night.
·
Curate
Your Own Exhibition Activity
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Manning Square
Be a curator for a day! Using
images from the PAMA collection, select the pieces that you would put together
in your very own ‘museum exhibition’.
·
Instructor
Led Drop-In Family Activities
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Studio 1 and Classroom 1
Our
popular drop-in family activities will be available all day! Join our educators
as they lead you through great exhibition-based activities including making
pierced-tin lantern designs and creating your own comic character costume.
·
The
World of Comics and Superheroes Workshop
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Art Gallery Studio 2
Inspired
by PAMA’s True Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes
exhibition, Kevin Hickey from Stadium Comics dives into the world of comics and
superheroes. Explore the history of comics, collecting, learn some fun facts,
and create your own cover for a comic.
·
True
Patriot Book
Signing
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.; Art Gallery Lobby
Meet
some of the creators of True Patriot comic book anthology and get
your copy signed. Comics are available for purchase at the PAMA store.
·
Drop-In
Interactive Henna Demonstrations
1 – 3:30 p.m.; Museum
With
inspiration from the exhibition Inked: Tattoos and the Stories They Tell,
turn your hands into a work of art during our drop-in, interactive Henna/Mehndi
demonstration with artist Sofia Mian.
·
Jay
Stephens Avro Arrow Discussion
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Museum, Second Floor
Join
comic book creator Jay Stephens as he takes visitors through his work based
around the Avro Arrow, Canada’s most famous aircraft.
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PAMA is a place to explore and
learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation,
questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the
surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops
and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs
to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of
Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca
to learn more.
