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Friday, October 16, 2020

Donut Forget to Vote | Sal a Votar actividades

Early voting starts October 14. Even if you can't yet cast a ballot, you can use your voice. Speak up with some hands-on, voting activity fun! Download activity here!  El 3 de noviembre es el día de las elecciones, incluso si aún no puede votar, puede usar tu voz. ¡Hazlo con una actividad de votación práctica y divertida!   ¡Descarga la actividad aquí! Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Friday, October 16, 2020
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Tour at Two: John Singer Sargent with Docent Donna Hall

Dixon Docent, Donna Hall, tells us about John Singer Sargent's painting of "Ramón Subercaseaux in a Gondola." John Singer Sargent , American (1856-1925) , "Ramón Subercaseaux in a Gondola," 1880; Oil on canvas mounted on panel ; Gift of Cornelia Ritchie, 1996.2.13   Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Saturday, October 10, 2020

Let's Take a Vote! Build Your Own Ballot Box

Early voting starts this week! Correspondent Ms. Karen takes us live to the Dixon with special voting-themed craft coverage. Learn about the voting process with some art-making fun for the whole family.   Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, October 10, 2020
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Friday, October 9, 2020

Early Childhood Development: Play Kitchen Tool Kit

Download our Play Kitchen Toolkit, made to inspire children, caregivers and teachers to use the simple things around them for imaginative play at home. Play Kitchen Toolkit PDF   Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Friday, October 9, 2020
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Tour at Two with Dixon Docent Donna Hall

Learn about Henri Matisse and the Dixon's painting  The Palace, Belle Ile  with Docent Donna Hall.  (detail) Henri Matisse,  Le Palais, Belle Île , ca. 1896-1897; Oil on canvas; Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo N. Dixon, 1975.15  Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Saturday, October 3, 2020

Nature Activity: Rain Cloud Science Experiment

Let’s talk about rain clouds and do a rain cloud science experiment! Click here to support the Dixon today!  Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, October 3, 2020
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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Insights: Martiza Dávila

Enjoy an inside look at some of the work in  Maritza Dávila: Journey .  Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, September 26, 2020
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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Learning to Play Kitchen (early childhood)

Enjoy this short video exploring imaginative play through the use of common (and cute) materials. This is a wonderful way to practice language and connecting with your child. #DixonatHome #EarlyChildhood Keep learning with the Dixon by visiting our Kids+Family page.  Join or renew your Dixon membership today!  Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, September 26, 2020
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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Art Activity: Tip Your Hat to Martha

Create a collaged family portrait inspired by Marsha P. Johnson! Fun for all ages.    descargar esta actividad en español   For even more fun download our Paper Pendant Necklace activity. Para divertirse aún más, descargue nuestra actividad Colgante de papel. Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Late Summer Gardens Part Two

We are ending the summer season with a look at a few native plants with Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture. Visit the Dixon in all seasons!   Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Tours at Two with Dixon Docent Bill Branch

Dixon Docent Bill Branch tells us about Winslow Homer's painting in For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design . Click here to reserve your free timeslot to see For America before it closes on September 27, 2020.  Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Nature Activity: Flowers That Bloom in Water

Let’s learn about flowers that bloom in water and make our own flowers and watch them bloom! ¡Aprendamos sobre las flores que florecen en el agua y crea tus propias flores y mira como crecen! Read More
Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, September 19, 2020
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