FAM at the HAM hosted by AIACNJ

AIACNJ had a Fabulous Family time at the Hunterdon Art Museum 

Originally built as a grist mill, the Hunterdon Art Museum building functioned as a mill under the name Dunham-Parry for over a century.  It was later purchased by residents and turned into an arts center.  After a fire swept through Clinton and the mill sustained severe damage, the trustees worked together to save and improve it as a rich cultural institution for the community. 

The picturesque setting of the Hunterdon Art Museum in the Town of Clinton along the River made for a perfect AIACNJ family day. Our event featured private tours of the museum's exhibits, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions, mediums and subject matter. 

• Ephemeral Encounters: Street Photography by Parvathi Kumar The photographic exhibit displayed “signs of life,” found in shadows, silhouettes, and empty spaces, to tell untold stories.
• Flying Colors: Art by Debra Ramsay  A multi-sensory installation that evokes the visual and auditory experience of birdwatching. The exhibit was of small abstract paintings based on a year's worth of migration tracking. 
• Uncontained: Reimagining Basketry – Group Exhibit  Challenging and reimagining our collective understanding of basketry as a practice, artists worked with metal, clay, paper, grasses, wood, reed, and repurposed materials, through interpretation. 

One of the highlights of the day was an interactive art workshop, where members and their children were encouraged to express their creativity while crafting unique sliding view artwork in mixed media!

The event not only strengthened our AIA Central NJ community but also provided families with an enriching collaborative creative experience. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us for this event, making it a perfect day of family fun and cultural exploration! 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
Museum Timeline:  https://www.hunterdonartmuseum.org/about/history/ 

EVENT PHOTOS  
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