Artful tales story time schedule announced

SYRACUSE, NY (January 21, 2016) – Artful Tales, a popular story time and gallery exploration program for children age 3 and up and their caregivers, will return to the Everson Museum this February. Each session of Artful Tales begins with an Everson docent reading aloud an art-related children’s book. After the reading, the docent will guide participants through the Museum galleries to make connections to the story. Each afternoon will focus on a special theme, making each session a unique experience. Artful Tales is free with Museum admission.

Artful Tales Story Time Schedule:

February 13: What Zeesie Saw on Delancey Street, by Elsa Okon Rael

March 5: Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt De La Peña

April 2: Toys in Space, by Mini Grey

May 7: Nana in the City, by Lauren Castillo

ABOUT THE EVERSON

The Everson Museum of Art, whose roots extend to 1897, is internationally recognized for its extensive and significant collection of ceramics, its pioneering art video collection and its distinctive structural design by the noted architect I.M. Pei.

The Everson is open to the public Wednesday – Friday and Sunday Noon – 5.00pm, Thursday Noon – 8.00pm, and Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm. For more information, please visit www.everson.org or follow us on social media.

The operation of the Everson Museum of Art is made possible with funding from the Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation, the County of Onondaga administered by the CNY Arts, The Trust for Cultural Resources of Onondaga County, the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, the Everson Board of Trustees and Everson Members’ Council.