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Driehaus Museum’s Free Community Day
Inspired by its current exhibition Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature exploring the trailblazing career and legacy of Scottish artist Rory McEwen (on view through August 17, 2025), the Driehaus Museum invites families to a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community with author and artist Laura Smetana, who will create a series of hands-on demonstrations based on her book My Love for You is Like a Garden. The family-friendly programming is offered during the Driehaus Museum’s Free Community Day on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. A parent or guardian must accompany their child(ren) for the duration of each program and advance registration is encouraged.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND TICKETS:
Storytime & Draw-Along (Preschool–Kindergarten)
11:00am – 11:30am
Join Laura for a warm and interactive read-aloud of My Love for You is Like a Garden, followed by a hands-on demonstration of her signature cut-paper collage technique. Young artists will create a vibrant garden scene alongside Laura during a fun and age-appropriate draw-along session.
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Illustration, Inspiration, & Draw-Along (Grades K–5)
11:45 am- 12:30 pm
Discover the inspiration behind My Love for You is Like a Garden as Laura shares her story of resilience, creativity, and nature’s role in the creation of the book—especially how a tornado shaped her art and garden. Kids will get a behind-the-scenes look at her illustration process and participate in a guided draw-along followed by a Q&A.
Cut-Paper Collage Cardmaking Table (All Ages)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Families can design their own unique cut-paper collage greeting cards with Laura inspired by the art featured in My Love for You is Like a Garden and Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. People of all ages are encouraged to make a card for a loved one or for Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, the principal charity of The Chicago Highland Games, one of Driehaus Museum’s partners for the current exhibition. This is a drop-in activity and requires no advance reservation.
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