Art Activities Scheduled at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

The public is invited to a day of art activities geared toward all ages on Monday, Aug. 7, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck. The activities are in conjunction with the opening of the new exhibit, “There’s a Story There: Art in the State Collections,” which features 19 artworks spanning the 1830s to 2011. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Toddlers through second graders will learn about drawing faces using crayons and markers. All children must be accompanied by a guardian. No reservation is required. 12-1:30 p.m. Students in grades three through seven will review skills related to painting and create portraits. No reservation is required. 3-5 p.m. Students in grade eight through age 20 will learn skills related to painting and creating portraits. Art conservation will also be discussed. Call 701.328.2792 to reserve a spot. 6-8:30 p.m. “Paint and Sip: Portraits” is an event for ages 21 and older. Artist Kim Eslinger will teach participants how to use acrylic paints to create a portrait of Medora de Morès, the town’s namesake. Light appetizers will be served, and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and available to purchase at paint-sip-aug7.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Laura Forde at 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.