This monthly family program features an experiential learning opportunity with storytelling, arts-based activities, and self-guided tours specially designed for young visitors. Families will have the chance to connect with and learn from MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions. Culture Club focuses on active, participatory learning about diverse cultural perspectives and ways of knowing.

This month we invite families to learn about papel picado, a traditional Mexican craft that involves cutting colourful tissue paper into elaborate shapes and designs to hang as decorations. Work with Carmen Keitsch, a multi-talented artist originally from Mexico. Afterwards enjoy a self-guided tour of MOA’s new feature exhibition, Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers / Soñadores + creadores del cambio.

Limited supplies; first come, first serve.

Bio

Carmen Keitsch was born in the small town of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico, where she discovered her passion for the arts and classical music early in life. Thus, inspired her to study theater, pottery, music and painting. Carmen moved to Canada in 1989 where she began to explore Pre-Hispanic folk art combining symbolism, poetry and color. History and culture of the native Aztec and Maya people of North America are strongly reflected in her art. Her paintings also display a profound spiritual meaning of her life journey and those around her.

Culture Club at MOA is made possible by the generous support of UBC Campus & Community Planning.