CLASS IS FULL Ages 5-7 Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17; 10-11:30 am Discover sculpture in and outside of the Museum. Experiment with wire, wood, and plaster to make your own. Instructor: CaSandra Johnson Advance registration and payment required. All materials provided.

Today, the exhibition Denise Fleming: Painting with Paper opens for public viewing in Joslyn Art Museum's Mind's Eye Gallery. 10 am to 4 pm. Click here to read more about this exhibition.

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

Saturday, May 17, 10:30 am Get ready to experience Joslyn Art Museum's collection in surprising, new ways! Join us for Picture This! , monthly storytelling events held in the galleries. Be prepared to see "old favorites" with fresh eyes, as professional storyteller Rita Paskowitz...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

Teens & Adults Sundays: April 6, 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18; 1-3 pm Further experiments in composition and technique will focus on strengthening design, use of color, and problem solving through individual and group critiques. Instructor: Diane Lounsberry-Williams Advance registration and paym...

Wednesday, May 21, 10:30 am Joslyn Art Museum and Omaha Public library are pleased to present Story Adventures , a new program designed to nurture young children's love of art and stories. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, are invited to stop by the Museum each month when guests f...

Docent Choice These tours are created especially by Joslyn's docents; each tour is a new, enlightening view into Joslyn's beautiful collection. Don't miss out on these unique learning opportunities. Tour begins at 1:00pm

Treasures of Joslyn's Collection This tour highlights major works selected from each gallery in Joslyn's permanent collection. Tour begins at 10:30am

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

"A Playful Palette" Tuesday, May 27 Featuring Philip Pearlstein, American, born 1924, Kiddie Car-Plane, Airplane and Models, 1990 As a leader in the 1960's revival of American figure painting, Pearlstein treats a traditional subject with non-traditional informality. His nudes...

Swiss Artist Karl Bodmer, who accompanied the German naturalist Prince Maximillian of Wied on an expedition of North America in 1832-1834, is best known for his watercolor portraits of the American Indians and images of the extraordinary Missouri Valley landscape. Part of Maximillian's reserach in...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

Ages 6-8 June 2-6, 1-4 pm Artists use the elements of art like a utility belt to get them out of creative jams. Investigate art elements such as line, shape, color, space, and form by examining art in the galleries, and use them to your advantage when faced with a blank canvas. Instructor: To B...

Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8; 6-8 pm Learn to view physical objects and the space around them in terms of geometric components to allow for effective abstraction of that object within a painting. Some experience painting with acrylics is recommended for this course...

Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1; 6-8 pm Develop essential drawing skills that an artist uses to render the world within two dimensions. Complete drawing exercises designed to enhance your ability to capture, on paper, three-dimensional objects and the space around them us...

CLASS IS FULL Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1; 6-8 pm Work outdoors in the spirit of plein air painters. Capture the color and light of the natural world by drawing from observation using pastels. One session includes a tour of landscape paintings at Joslyn; all other...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

Ages 3-5 (with an Adult) Fridays: June 6-August 8; 10:30-11:30 am Drop by with your preschooler to see artworks in the galleries and do a simple art-making activity. Art Adventures is a great way for young artists to have their first Museum experiences - with a grown-up by their side - before...

CLASS IS FULL Ages 8-12 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28; 10 am-noon Travel through time with a tour of Romancing the Nile , an exhibition of Egyptian-themed artwork, and discover what makes Egypt's ancient past so fascinating. Use this insight to create original Egyptian-inspired artwork of your...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664, after the Manchu overthrow of the Han Ming empire and with the ascension to the throne of seven-year-old Emperor Kangxi. It endured for more than 250 years, until 1911, when revolt led to the establishment of the Republic of China (now, t...

Today is the final day for viewing the special exhibition Elegance of the Qing Court: Reflections of a Dynasty Through Its Art in the Scott Pavilion Galleries. Noon to 4 pm. Click here to read more about this exhibition.

CLASS IS FULL Ages 6-8 June 9-13, 9 am-noon A work of art begins as an idea in the mind of an artist. Learn to generate creative ideas and, using a variety of materials and techniques, make great works of art using the same "creative process" as master artists you'll investigate in Jo...

Ages 9-12 June 9-13, 1-4 pm A work of art begins as an idea in the mind of an artist. Learn to generate creative ideas and, using a variety of materials and techniques, make great works of art using the same "creative process" as master artists you'll investigate in Joslyn's galleries....

Teens June 9-13, 1-4 pm Effectively rendering space in two dimensions using highlight and tone is essential to an artist. Learn to convincingly render light and shadow through a series of value exercises using various media including pencil, charcoal, pastel, and India ink. Instructor: Ron Syk...

Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8; 6-8 pm Learn to view physical objects and the space around them in terms of geometric components to allow for effective abstraction of that object within a painting. Some experience painting with acrylics is recommended for this course...

Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1; 6-8 pm Develop essential drawing skills that an artist uses to render the world within two dimensions. Complete drawing exercises designed to enhance your ability to capture, on paper, three-dimensional objects and the space around them us...

CLASS IS FULL Teens & Adults Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1; 6-8 pm Work outdoors in the spirit of plein air painters. Capture the color and light of the natural world by drawing from observation using pastels. One session includes a tour of landscape paintings at Joslyn; all other...

Mystery & Beauty of the Ancient World: The beauty and mystery of the ancient world are reflected in its art. When we look at the art of ancient Asia, Egypt, Palmyra, and Greece, we can begin to unravel these mysteries. Objects range from jade, tomb figures, and Chinese lions to images of Hercu...

Ages 3-5 (with an Adult) Fridays: June 6-August 8; 10:30-11:30 am Drop by with your preschooler to see artworks in the galleries and do a simple art-making activity. Art Adventures is a great way for young artists to have their first Museum experiences - with a grown-up by their side - before...

CLASS IS FULL Ages 8-12 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28; 10 am-noon Travel through time with a tour of Romancing the Nile , an exhibition of Egyptian-themed artwork, and discover what makes Egypt's ancient past so fascinating. Use this insight to create original Egyptian-inspired artwork of your...

Ages 5-7 Saturdays: June 14, 21, 28; 10-11:30 am Dig up Egypt's past as you create art based on works in Romancing the Nile , an exhibition of images of ancient life and ruins on the Nile River. Instructor: CaSandra Johnson Advance registration and payment required. All materials provided.

Treasures of Joslyn's Collection: This tour highlights major works selected from each gallery in Joslyn's permanent collection. Tour begins at 10:30am