Something of That Nature at NBS - Free Family Art Day

The Norman Bird Sanctuary has a rich history of visiting artists over the centuries, ranging from its founder, Mabel Norman to John LaFarge and Winslow Homer to contemporary artists seen here painting the breathtaking landscape every week.

“Something of That Nature” celebrates the history of the arts on NBS's 325-acre site and invites artists of all genres to share their visual connections to nature.

The schedule for this weekend of Art and Nature is as follows:
Friday, Sept. 9 –Opening Gallery Reception: 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10 -Free Family Art Day – Bring a picnic lunch
Schedule of Events
9:30-10  Meditation on the beach
A seated meditation tuning in to the natural sounds and sensations from nature
10-11  Shake Your Soul Movement Class
Sculpture using only elements found on the beach
Drumming, song-writing and making of percussion instruments from elements found at the beach
11-12  Creation of a movement piece
Continuation of sculpture and music/writing/instrument making
12-1  Bring a picnic and enjoy a performance by Joya Hoyt
1-2  All mediums coming together for a final presentation.
Dance, music, written word, sculpture, etc

Sunday, Sept. 11 -Gallery open 12-3 p.m.401 846 2577  www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

Event sponsors include Roger King Fine Arts, PDQ Printing, Thomas Palmer & Dominique Alfandre, Nicholas Benson – The John Stevens Shop.