Other FUN SUMMER SPECIALS!

Mornings in the Sandbox, weekdays 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Beginning Monday, June 28th, and continuing every weekday morning until Labor Day, save 20% when you sand paint in the Studio, Learn how to make pictures that include exploding volcanoes, serene sunsets, stages and spotlights, and ocean waves. Our sturdy sand art canvases become works of art that can be framed, or turned into greeting cards to give to teachers, grandparents, and friends. Paint 2 canvases for only $10 (Regularly $12.50); Summer Pass holders – your 2 canvases are FREE during this time!)

Giraffe Specials Every Day.
Make a giraffe sand painting, decoupage a miniature giraffe, paint a giraffe design on a treasure box or picture frame, or make a giraffe mosaic. Whenever you make a project that incorporates the giraffe image and let us photograph it for our online gallery, we’ll take $2 off the cost of your project – all summer long! (Summer Pass projects not eligible; no double discounts; Thompson card holders get $2 off projects every day)

Mosaic Nights Thursdays
6:00 – 8:00 PM. Thursdays are mosaic nights, beginning July 1 and continuing through September 2. Save $5 on any mosaic project of $24 or more. Examples: 8”, 12”, 16” mirrors, picture frames, votive holder, wine balance, trivet, set of 4 coasters. Includes all materials, design help, and grout (applied at home).

Friday Nights are Kids’ Pizza Nights 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Want to have dinner out without the kids? Drop them off at Artbeat for pizza and art. We’ll feed them and keep them busy making greeting cards, beaded jewelry, and finger monsters while you relax at any of our neighboring restaurants. Children must be eight years or older, younger OK when you send a teen helper. Cost $15 per child or teen. Reserve space in advance (same day OK).

 

Giraffe Art & Discovery Adventure

July1 – August 31

This is a family adventure with something for everyone:

HUNT... for the little wooden giraffes we have hidden in Arlington’s green spaces Make yours into an ART GIRAFFE and bring it to Artbeat for display in our Giraffe Gallery (it will be returned to you at end of summer);

DISCOVER... fun facts about giraffes at the Fox and Robbins libraries, and help the giant giraffes on display turn colors. Win prizes when you participate in the summer reading program

IDENTIFY A GIRAFFE HERO...someone who takes risk, or "sticks their neck out" to help someone in need, to right a wrong, or to take an action that helps protect our beautiful earth? These can be actions both big and small. Are you a giraffe hero or do you know someone who is? Tell us about it by filling out an entry form at ARTBEAT or at the Fox or Robbins libraries. Your entries will be published on our blog as inspiration for others, and one or more heroes will be chosen for a special award in the Fall.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Are all the giraffes we're looking for 5 ft tall?

A. Goodness no! The only 5 ft giraffe around here that we know of is Georgina, who lives at ARTBEAT. The hidden giraffes are 4 inches high and are made of wood.

Q. How many hidden giraffes are part of this adventure?

A. There are 200 little giraffes to be found.

Q. Are all the giraffes hidden now?

A. No, they are being hidden over the course of the summer, so you will have plenty of time to explore Arlington's green spaces and libraries.

Q. Might we have to dig to find them?

A. No! No digging is involved. The giraffes will not be directly on the ground, so that dogs will not mistake them for chew toys. They will be relatively easy for children to spot if they keep their eyes open!

Q. Can you give us any hints as to where they are?A. Keep your eyes open when you visit Spy Pond, the Res, Menotomy Rocks, Robbins Farm, as well as other parks and playgrounds in East Arlington, Arlington Heights, and near Arlington Center. Keep your eyes open at the Robbins and Fox libraries, too! Notice the big paper giraffes at the libraries, and help decorate them while you're there, by discovering fun facts about giraffes.