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Watch: Guided Mindfulness Videos by the Student Wellness Center

August 10, 2020

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GUIDED MEDITATION ON VISUAL ART 

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the Student Wellness Center recorded two guided mindfulness exercises of different lengths (5- and 10-minute) centered on a landscape painting by artist Rackstraw Downes. The title of the featured painting will be revealed at the end of the meditation.

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    Photograph of Abby Smith '23 and student in Albright Gallery

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Museum Club Member Spotlight: Interview with Abby Smith '23

July 23, 2020

Why were you interested in joining Museum Club? 

I pretty much grew up in my local museum and loved working there, so I knew that I wanted to be involved with the Hood when I left for Dartmouth. When I learned about the Museum Club, I was so excited and applied immediately because I couldn't wait to know more about the Hood and museum careers in general.

What was your first encounter with the Hood Museum? 

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    Printable coloring sheet featuring the Hood Museum of Art's north façade.

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Hood Museum Coloring Pages

July 20, 2020

Click here to check out the available designs, then download and print your favorites. What art materials will you use to color in the image?

Share your masterpiece with us on social media by tagging @HoodMuseum and using the hashtag #HoodMuseumFromHome.

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WATCH: Virtual Sip and Sketch

June 24, 2020

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Virtual Sip and Sketch

On June 11, 2020, participants grabbed some pencils, paper, and a favorite beverage for this virtual interactive drawing experience. Taking inspiration from works in the Hood Museum of Art's collection, participants explored the expressive qualities of line, experiment with mark making, and create abstract compositions. This program is geared toward adults and no experience is necessary.

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WATCH: "Art and Knowledge: Creating Learning Spaces"

June 22, 2020

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Virtual Conversation

On May 20, 2020, Jami Powell, Associate Curator of Native American Art, and Jamie Rosenfeld, Museum Educator, hosted a virtual conversation about how they collaborate when developing public engagement strategies and educational resources centered on the Hood Museum of Art's Indigenous collections.

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