Celebrate Lunar New Year at Memphis' art museum!
On Saturday, February 10 2024, spend the day with us filled with exciting performances, live music, art making for all ages, authentic food, and more! Enjoy a performance of a traditional Chinese Fan Dance or the culminating performance of the Vietnamese Lion Dancers. Learn about our collection of Chinese art at a Gallery Talk about the exhibition, China Blues: The World of Blue and White., or enjoy a traditional folktale about Lunar New Year traditions during story time.
There's so much to do and see at your art museum, especially at one of our community days!
Performance Schedule
10:00a - 1p | 1916 Foyer, Chandler Gallery and Rotunda | Art-making
10:00a - 1p | Information booths in the Rotunda | Dim Sum and Tea in the Terrace Room
10:00a - 10:30a | Live music in Rotunda | “Busily Carting Grain” ensemble
10:30a - 11:00a | Gallery talk | China Blues: The World of Blue and White
11:00a | Education Studio | Traditional Chinese Brush Painting Workshop for Adults 55+
11:00a | Live music in Rotunda | “Busily Carting Grain” ensemble
11:00a | Auditorium | Kim’s Martial Arts Performance
11:30a | Story time in China Blues: The World of Blue and White
12:00p | Rotunda | Chinese Fan Dance by Diane’s Dancing Group
12:15p | Live music in Rotunda | “Busily Carting Grain”
12:30p | Rotunda | TNTT Sacred Heart Lion Dancers
Check out the workshop for Adults 55+ happening during the Lunar New Year Celebration here!
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