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When families discover Columbus Museum of Art for the first time, they’re often surprised and delighted. I met this endearing family during their very first visit to CMA this fall. “We didn’t know the art museum had so many things for families to do!” Grandma exclaimed. I hear this sentiment…
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Last Saturday Raeanne brought her family to the museum to play.  CMA hummed that day with the 2nd Annual Global Day of Play Cardboard Challenge.  Raeanne (left), her family, and friends accepted the challenge with gusto. If you aren’t already familiar with the Imagination Foundation and the inspiration for this…
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What brings you to the art museum? Jordan, a communications major at OSU, comes here to do her homework. I happened upon Jordan one recent weekday afternoon. Spread out on a table near the Palette Express Café, Jordan was working quietly while enjoying the view of Derby Court. Her sketchbooks…
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In the Center for Creativity at the Columbus Museum of Art we believe that creativity is for everyone. By everyone, we mean people of all ages.  If only I had a dollar for every time an adult quipped, “me? I’m not creative.  But, (pointing to an adorable 7-year old nearby)…
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As Chief Engagement Officer, I spend much of my time chatting and playing with visitors at the Columbus Museum of Art. Passionate about people and the role of museums in our lives, I imagine new ways to inspire people to imagine, question, share, connect, and create. In this blog series,…
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