Art Express: Family-Friendly Workshop
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Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University 7 Varsity Dr. Niagara University, Buffalo, New York 14109

Collection of the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Gift of Faith Ringgold, 2005
"Tar Beach 2," 2003 Faith Ringgold
Children ages 6–12 will explore the powerful traditions of African American storytelling through the works of Faith Ringgold, a 92-year-old painter, writer, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and activist best known for her narrative quilts.
Art Express allows children and families to partake in fun-filled hands-on art making activities and gallery exploration. Each workshop includes a short talk about child-friendly museum artworks, and a guided storytime. A teaching artist works closely with participants to foster the creation of customized take-home artwork. RSVP is required. $10 per participant. This event is free for CAM Members, the children of Niagara University students, faculty, and staff, and EBT cardholders.