A Splash of the Arts will return to the Hampton History Museum on Saturday, July 12, from 10:00-4:00.
Hampton City Schools Fine Arts Department presents the FREE series in conjunction with Arts for Learning, the Virginia Affiliate of Young Audiences. School-age children and families can interact with musicians, artists, actors, storytellers, dancers, and more. Each hour has new programming! With the support of the Hampton History Museum, the event will be held on one Saturday in July.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Summer 2025 at the Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton Ln. Hampton, VA 23669
Free garage parking is available.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM in the Great Hall Gallery
Rainbow Puppets-Chessie the Manatee
This fast-paced musical by Arts for Learning’s Rainbow Puppets tells the tale of Chessie, a misguided manatee who found his way into the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the giant puppets and the creative
look at the marine life off the Virginia coast.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Stephanie Lask Take-Home Poems
Using fun artwork as inspiration, Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask guides children in writing and illustrating simple poems that they can take home with them.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM in the Crabtown Gallery
Robin Vivian-The Crack in Everything
Arts for Learning’s Robin Vivian uses stories, practical applications, and group participation to provide you with a fun and fresh new way to view life’s ups and downs. Learn to let go of perfection and embrace life just the way you are—perfectly imperfect, cracks and all.
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Curtis Blues-Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments From Africa to America
Make music out of junk! Arts for Learning’s Curtis Blues performs on a variety of folk instruments made from gourds and recycled materials as he shows us how people around the world upcycle to make music.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Dai Poole-Theater Movement
Explore the silent language of the body, as you learn how to create compelling characters and narratives through physical expression.
1:00PM - 4:00PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Ashley Ault-Mixed Media Interactive
In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll create a mixed media work of art, such as designing a personal mandala or an African Kente cloth.
1:00PM - 1:50PM in the Crabtown Gallery
Valerie Davis-Anansi & Me
Through music and stories in “Anansi & Me,” Arts for Learning’s Valerie Davis engages young children in an interactive program that shares the wisdom of animal "trickster tales” from Ghana.
1:00PM - 1:50PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Rita Cohen-A World of Song and Dance
Journey around the world on a melodic and rhythmic tour with Arts for Learning’s Rita Cohen. No passport required!
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Curtis Blues-Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments From Africa to America
Make music out of junk! Arts for Learning’s Curtis Blues performs on a variety of folk instruments made from gourds and recycled materials as he shows us how people around the world upcycle to make music.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
One World Beats Migration of Music
Join father and son duo, Gary “JuJu Drum” Garlic and Gary “G” Garlic, Jr., on a global journey that explores how the
beat of a drum connects culture and community.
The schedule is subject to changes and additions.
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