April 9-11, 2024
During museum open hours
(Tues: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thurs: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Join the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, USD 383 Early Learning Centers, K-State Center for Child Development, Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Raising Riley, and MHK Play Studio, to celebrate the young child, early education, and El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) in our community.
Free Artsy Thursday Open House Event, April 11, 4-7 p.m.
- Gallery Search with prizes
- I am an Artist story area and artists’ box to explore
- Exploration Station activities
- Brochures for children’s programs and activities in the area
- Art making areas – café and classroom
- I am an Artist Photo station
- Activities from Kodo Kids/MHK Play Studio
- Resources from El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Children’s art display provided by USD 383 Early Learning Centers and K-State CCD children and families
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It publicly focuses on the needs of young children and their families, while recognizing the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Children’s Day/Book Day is sponsored by the Pat Mora Foundation.