July 6, 2009 2:20 PM
National Gallery of Art - free film program for kids
The Film Program for Children and Teens offers innovative film programming, enhances enjoyment of the Gallery's collections and exhibitions, and fosters an understanding of film as an art form. The program aims to represent a broad range of recently produced foreign and domestic films, including a variety of animation styles, live-action, and classics. Films in this series are selected for their appeal to both youth and adult audiences; age recommendations are intended to guide parents in selecting the most emotionally and intellectually stimulating films for their children. Feature films are in English, unless otherwise noted.
All film programs are shown in the East Building Auditorium unless otherwise noted. No registration is required. Programs are free and subject to change without notice. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-seated basis. Groups are welcome. For up-to-date information on the current month's films, please call (202) 789-3030.
You may also be interested in Family Activities, Teen Programs, and the Adventures in Art audio tour.
Upcoming Films:Marvelous MusicJuly 11, 15, 22 at 10:30AM
July 12 at 11:30AM(ages 4 and up) From a single strum of the banjo to the hum of a symphony orchestra, enjoy a selection of short films celebrating the universal language of music. Films include Lullaby (U.S., 2008, 2 minutes), Banjo Frogs (U.S., 1998, 5 minutes), The Chinese Violin (Canada, 2002, 8 minutes), Bruno (Germany, 2008, 3 minutes), Canary Beat (Germany, 2006, 3 minutes), Triple Concerto in D Minor (Australia, 2007, 8 minutes), Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin (U.S., 1999, 11 minutes), Jeu (Canada, 2006, 4 minutes), and Bach's Pig (Canada, 1988, 4 minutes).
Lights, Camera, Bark!August 1, 5, 12 at 10:30AM
August 2 at 11:30AM(ages 4 and up) Join us for three films featuring some furry friends! In Bark, George (USA, 2003, 6 minutes), a puppy makes every sound except "Arf"! Can his mother and the family vet help him find his voice? I Want a Dog (Canada, 2002, 10 minutes) is the story of a young girl named May who wants a dog more than anything else in the world; that's all she can think about. But try as she might, her parents refuse. Will she convince them to let her bring home a puppy? Join artist William Wegman's beloved weimaraners, Fay Ray, Batty Chundo, and Crooky, in Alphabet Soup (William Wegman, 2006, 30 minutes), as they stir up a pot of soup with ingredients from apples to zucchini!
HT: Michelle
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