Contact:
Dan Carpenter
(325) 673-4587
Marketing@thegracemuseum.org

Pretty patterns focus of August Tot Spot at The Grace Museum

Abilene, TX (July 26, 2006)  Youngsters will have the opportunity to make fun crafts while learning about wooden quilts as The Grace Museum plays host to tots from around Abilene and the Big Country August 3 and 4.

The program is part of the Museum's monthly Tot Spot, where children ages 3 to 5 and their parents or guardians come to The Grace to expand their large imaginations through hands-on activities and gallery games.

In August, the theme revolves around The Grace's newest exhibit – American Pattern Paintings: Wooden Quilts, The Artwork of Fay Jean Hooker . The tots will do themed craft activities, visit the exhibit, and then have play time in The Grace's Children's Museum.

Tot Spot starts at 10 a.m. August 3, and also runs at 9:30 and 11 a.m. August 4.

Reservations are required for the monthly program which is the first Thursday and Friday of each month. Cost is $3 for The Grace Museum members; $5 for non-members. Call 673-4587 or visit The Grace web site at www.thegracemuseum.org to register or get more information.

The Grace Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. Admission is free Thursday evening after 5 p.m.

For more information, please call Dan Carpenter at 325.673.4587.

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