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Summer of family fun at mima
Published 17th Jul 2012
mima, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, has lots of family friendly events and activities this summer, many of them free. Ranging from regular hands-on art activities for all the family, through to special one-off events such as a photographic portrait day and an intensive art summer school, there is something on offer for children of all ages. Families can also pick up a range of free family resources, including activity guides and outdoor garden games. The gallery’s café offers a family-friendly menu, high chairs and indoor and outdoor seating. mima’s shop sells arty gifts and pocket money souvenirs to take away. Entry to mima is free too.
Calendar of summer holiday events at mima
Holiday Art Trolley
Tuesdays-Fridays July 24 – August 31, 11am-noon
(mima’s regular free Art Trolley sessions continue as normal every Saturday, 1-4pm)
Hands-on art activities for all the family. Drop in. Free.
NEW Summer Sunday Art Trolley
Every Sunday over the summer holidays, 12.30-3.30pm
Hands-on art activities suitable for all the family. Drop in. Free.
Please note, café mima is not open on Sundays.
Family Portrait Saturday
Saturday July 21, 12noon-4pm
Have your family portrait taken at mima. Bring a favourite object from home or use one of the gallery’s mystery props. Families will receive a digital copy of their portrait and additional prints can be ordered from evephotography.co.uk,
£10 per photograph. Please note: this is a drop in session, so there may sometimes be a queue.
Summer School
Tuesday July 31-Friday August 3, 10.30am-2.30pm
A fun four-day creative summer school for 8-12-year-olds. Activities include drawing, making and indoor and outdoor games. Bring a packed lunch.
£50 per child. Please book in advance.
Kite Workshop
Wednesday August 8, noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm
Taking inspiration from mima’s exhibition metadomestic: Contemporary design and craft, families can make their own colourful kite to fly in Centre Square.
£4 per kite. Limited spaces (maximum 30), please book in advance.
Fun Fridays
Fridays August 10, 17, 24, 31, 10.30am-12.30pm
Creative workshops for 8-12-year-olds, with printing, drawing, creative games and clay.
£5 per child. Price includes refreshments. Please book in advance.
More information
For further information or to book for any of mima’s events, phone mima reception on 01642 726720 or email mima@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
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