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

 

Norman Rockwell gets spotlight in Grace's September Tot Spot

Abilene, TX (August 23, 2007) - Children age 3 to 5 will get to explore the world of Norman Rockwell as The Grace Museum plays host to tots from around Abilene and "the Friendly Frontier" September 6 and 7.

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 September, the theme is "Rock Your World"  ... the children will get to tour The Grace's Second Floor Galleries B and C to see the Rockwell paintings on display with the Trail To Eagle exhibit , and then create their own work of art during craft time..

Tot Spot starts at 10 a.m. September 6, and also runs at 9:30 and 11 a.m. September 7.

Reservations are required for the monthly program, which is free for Museum members; non-members pay only $5. 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, call 325-673-4587.

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The Grace Museum's exhibitions and educational programs are supported in part by grants from:
Texas Commission on the Arts | Texas Council for the Humanities | Edward and Betty Marcus Foundation
The Shelton Family Foundation | The Dodge Jones Foundation | Dian Graves Owen Foundation
The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council | The City of Abilene | Taylor County
The Downtown Revitalization Program of the Tax Increment Finance District