Families can explore the Walker Art Center's latest exhibition, Frida Kahlo, at the Free First Saturday event Viva Frida!, from 10 am–3 pm Saturday, November 3.
Featured events include a performance of lively Mexican folk dances by Grupo Folklorico Mexico Lindo; a Best Buy Digital Imaging Booth where patrons can get their photo taken against a backdrop of vivid colors, flora, and fauna as seen in the exhibition; a bilingual story reading of Jonah Winter's Frida; art lab activities to make a Kahlo-inspired self-portrait and a portrait of Frida herself, with help from artist Gustavo Lira; and a gallery crawl.
Activities are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 am–3 pm. Gallery admission is free from 10 am–5 pm on Free First Saturday.
Viva Frida!: Saturday, November 3, 10 am–3 pm
Escape to the exhibition Brave New Worlds and discover ways that artists use daring fantasies and adventures to help interpret the world around us.
Art-Making for the Entire Family: El corazón, 10 am–3 pm
Make a self-portrait filled with images inspired by the people, places, and things you love in this collage activity directly inspired by the "heart" of Frida Kahlo's work.
Art-Making for the Entire Family: Frida-Face, 10 am–3 pm
Design your own version of a Frida Kahlo portrait with the help of artist Gustavo Lira.
Best Buy Digital Imaging Booth: Framed Like Frida, 10 am–3 pm
Get your photo taken against a backdrop of vivid colors, flora, and fauna as seen in the exhibition Frida Kahlo. -- www.walkerart.org
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