Celebrate the richness and diversity of culture and creativity at the Fall Open House and Artist Reception at the Cahoon Museum of American Art. Meet artists Julie Child and Donald Saaf to learn about the techniques and inspiration behind their work, and try your hand at making a fall collage using paper and fabric inspired by the art of Donald Saaf in a workshop led by artist Leslie Goldman.  Saaf will also be on hand for a musical performance from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Also, interactive drawing and painting stations will be setup at the ArtCart for visitors to create their own illustrations,  light refreshments,  and music will round out the day!

All are welcome. No admission will be charged.

The museum is fully accessible. Please call for more information.

Family Programs: 10:00am-12:00pm
Donald Saaf Musical Performance: 11:00am -12:00pm
Artist reception: 1:00-3:00pm

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council

Artist Julie Child has spent a lifetime documenting marine animals for scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, creating horticultural illustrations for gardening books, teaching, and collecting biological specimens of interest.  This exhibition includes her drawings, illustrated books, samples from her extensive entomological collection (all from Cape Cod), children’s book illustrations, and the work of her adult students.

Deeply interested in “memory of place and experience,” Donald Saaf draws upon a lifetime of keen observation as he captures moments when external and internal worlds overlap. Saaf explores the subtle line between fine art and folk art in paintings that are heartwarming and approachable. A graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Saaf has been exhibiting nationally for twenty-five years, is the author of numerous award-winning children’s books, and performs on a variety of instruments with the Little Hope String Band.