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Preschool Art: Sam Gilliam's Black Paintings

Part of Black History Month (Drop in)
2026-02-19 13:30:00 2026-02-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Preschool Art: Sam Gilliam's Black Paintings This art workshop offers young artists the chance to explore unique painting techniques and create a masterpiece inspired by Sam Gilliam's "White and Black Paintings" series. (Ages 3–5 with an adult) Fountaindale Public Library - Children's Creativity Park

Thursday, February 19
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 13:30:00 2026-02-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Preschool Art: Sam Gilliam's Black Paintings This art workshop offers young artists the chance to explore unique painting techniques and create a masterpiece inspired by Sam Gilliam's "White and Black Paintings" series. (Ages 3–5 with an adult) Fountaindale Public Library - Children's Creativity Park

Fountaindale Public Library

Children's Creativity Park

This art workshop offers young artists the chance to explore unique painting techniques and create a masterpiece inspired by Sam Gilliam's "White and Black Paintings" series. (Ages 3–5 with an adult)

TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture | Arts and Crafts |

AGE GROUPS: | Children |

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