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Live captioning (CART) will be provided for the conversation with artist Keturah A. Bobo and family.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation such as ASL interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Accessibility Manager Helyn Marshall at accessibility@wexarts.org or via telephone at (614) 688-3890. Requests made by two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the Wexner Center for the Arts will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
Our all-ages weekend of free films and activities now includes a celebration of reading—featuring a kid-friendly artist talk with children’s book illustrator Keturah A. Bobo.
Along with the new focus on children’s books, this year’s festival includes such Zoom favorites as a hands-on art-making studio, ice cream social, international films focusing on kids’ perspectives, and comedic classics. Join us for a weekend chock-full of fun for the whole family. Check out a full program schedule below.
Parents, if you have any questions about Zoom activities and films or their content, please email Wexner Center Community, Youth, and Family Programs Manager Jean Pitman at jpitman@wexarts.org.
IMAGE CAPTIONClockwise from top left: Cupids; Battery Daddy; Mama Has a Mustache; META; The Cat in the Art Park; Step By Step; Star Bound; Poum Poum!, images courtesy of the New York International Children’s Film Festival.
Modern Times(Charlie Chaplin, 1936)Fri, Dec 9 | 7 PMFilm/Video TheaterModern Times is the ultimate showcase for Charlie Chaplin’s character Little Tramp—among the most famous figures in movie history, and one beloved by all ages. For his last onscreen appearance, the Tramp takes on a brief stint at a factory job, just the occasion for some of Chaplin’s most inspired comedic scenarios including a feeding machine designed to make efficient use of his lunch hour. Mixing techniques from silent and sound movies, this classic humorously examines the challenges of "the little man" in the machine age while also marking the first time Chaplin’s voice was heard on film—singing a delightfully nonsensical tune. Recommended for ages 6 and up. (87 mins., 35mm)
Coloring and ’Zine StudioSat, Dec 10 | 10 AMHeirloom CaféThis coloring and ’zine-making session includes free fruit and granola bars. A limited number of Wex ’zine kits will be available to take home.
Kids Flix MixSat, Dec 10 | 11 AMFilm/Video TheaterJoin us for a short series of stretches and yoga with our YogArts partners from Replenish followed by a screening of short films from the 2022 New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) Kids Flicks program. View the lineup on the NYICFF website.
Conversation with Artist Keturah A. Bobo and FamilySat, Dec 10 | 1 PMFilm/Video TheaterIn this informal chat, Columbus’s own Keturah A. Bobo—cocreator of the New York Times bestseller I am Enough—shares how she created the Keturah Ariel brand with deep community and family-based entrepreneurial roots in mind. Her books will also be available for sale in the Wexner Center Store.
Ice Cream SocialSat, Dec 10 | 2 PMHeirloom CaféStop by the café for free treats from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams!
The café will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, December 10, offering baked goods, a limited menu, and coffee or tea.
Our partner Columbus Metropolitan Library will be offering library card sign-ups from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, December 10, in the Lower Lobby.
Known for her vibrant illustrations that are both striking and relatable, Keturah A. Bobo is passionate about creating art that inspires, uplifts, and advocates for her community. Bobo graduated with a BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her family of entrepreneurs. Learn more on the artist’s website.
FILM/VIDEO PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BYCardinal Health
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BYRohauer Collection Foundation
LEARNING & PUBLIC PRACTICE PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BYAmerican Electric Power FoundationHuntingtonBig Lots Foundation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BYThe Ohio State University Office of Outreach & EngagementOhio Arts CouncilMilton and Sally Avery Arts FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationState Farm
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING & PUBLIC PRACTICE RESIDENCIES PROVIDED BYMike and Paige Crane
WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BYGreater Columbus Arts CouncilThe Wexner FamilyNational Endowment for the ArtsOhio Arts CouncilL Brands FoundationThe Columbus FoundationNationwide FoundationInstitute of Museum and Library ServicesVorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BYMike and Paige CraneAxium PackagingCampusParcJeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsPresident Kristina M. Johnson and Mrs. Veronica MeinhardNancy KramerLarry and Donna JamesLisa BartonJohanna DeStefanoJones DayAlex and Renée Shumate
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