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Spark! hosts art program Fridays

MORGANTOWN — Spark! Imagination and Science Center will host a weekly art program, Young at Art, from 4-7 p.m. Fridays, through July 27. Children of all ages can enjoy Spark’s special hours, the art programs will be geared for children ages 6 and up.
Come to Spark Friday, and get inspired by Tanzanian artist, Edward Saidi Tinga Tinga, and create an animal mask in the style of Tinga Tinga paintings. Tinga Tinga is characterized by intense color, movement-descriptive figures and shapes and dots.
On the Fridays that follow, participants will have the opportunity to create art that explores a variety of art forms inspired by multiple cultures and artists.
The program is free with regular admission. Participants of Young at Art are also welcome to explore the museum’s permanent exhibits. Info: Visit parkwv.org or contact Tiffany Martin at educator@sparkwv.org.
Spark! Imagination and Science Center is in the Mountaineer Mall at 5000 Green Bag Road. Regular admission is $6 per child, $2 per adult. Memberships are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.