Family Festival
Sunday, June 22, 2008
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Delve into the adventures, discoveries, and creativity of Maria Sibylla Merian and her two daughters in this day of family fun. Explore the musical traditions of Suriname, enjoy stories about insects and the rain forest, and discover the fauna and flora that surround us. Admire the flowers and butterflies in Maria Sibylla Merian & Daughters: Women of Art and Science, then use your own creativity to craft a flutterbug crown, floral brooch, postcard, or frame.

All events are free; no reservations required.

Explore the day's program:

		Music and Dance
		Storytelling
		Botanical Art: Demonstrations and Activities
		Art-Making Workshops

Music and Dance

Yeh Dede
Six women of worldly song perform an eclectic fusion of rhythms and harmonies from West Africa, the Middle East, and Afro-Cuban traditions.
11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
4:30–5:20 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage

Katia Moraes & Pure Samba
This vibrant band showcases the rich vocals of Brazilian-born Katia Moraes. Bold rhythms, musical innovation, and infectious energy make this one of the top Brazilian groups in California.
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage

Leon Mobley and Da Lion
This Los Angeles-based group of musicians and dancers explores the percussive music of the African diaspora. Under the guidance of Leon Mobley, the highly respected drummer and musical director, the group will uncover the rich music and dance traditions of Suriname, where Mobley studied and performed from 1979 to 1981.
2:45–3:35 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage

Storytelling

Nature and Garden Stories with Karen Golden
Join storyteller Karen Golden in a celebration of flowers, insects, and the life of artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian through tales and tunes.
10:45–11:30 a.m.
2:30–3:15 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall

A Thorn in Your Foot, A Rose in Your Hand
The mother-daughter team of Alidz and Areni Agbabian presents stories and songs inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian and her daughters.
12:30–1:15 p.m.
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall

Botanical Art: Demonstrations and Activities

Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California
Botanical illustrators such as Maria Sibylla Merian sailed with 15th- and 16th-century explorers and recorded the plants of newly discovered lands. They captured the beauty of gardens and enhanced scientific understanding of medicinal herbs and plants. Members of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California seek to understand that legacy by getting to know the work, lives, and techniques of their predecessors in this tradition. Make a leaf rubbing, color an engraving, stamp with paint, fruit and vegetables, and make a freehand drawing of plants and insects.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Art-Making Workshops

Flutterbug Crowns with Marni Gittleman
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Adorn your own crown made of Ti plant leaves with bugs, butterflies, and bees.
Central Garden

Feathered Florals with Ann Closs-Farley
Fashion a brooch, hairclip, or magnet out of feathers, flowers, beads and notions.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Family Room Patio

Create and Send Your Own Postcard
Create a souvenir of your visit to the Getty Museum using postcards, paintbrush pens, and stamps. We will mail your postcards anywhere in the world!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Create a Frame
Decorate a picture frame using different prints and patterns and then use them to display your favorite postcard-size art.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

The Family Festival is produced for the J. Paul Getty Museum by Community Arts Resources (CARS).

How to Get Here
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles, California, approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.

More Family Fun!
There's more free fun in store for families at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. See Tips for Families for all kid-friendly programs.