Family Art Day: Susumu Shingu – Inspired by Nature and Movement

Sat., June 21, 1-4 PM

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of creativity and inspiration at Susumu Shingu: Elated!, the latest exhibition at Japan Society. Shingu’s vibrant works reveal the invisible forces of nature—wind, heat, gravity—through motion and design, sparking wonder in all ages. Explore the exhibition at your own pace with a family-friendly activity sheet, then drop in to create your own nature-inspired masterpiece in an art-making activity. A perfect day of artistic discovery for all!

Registration: This is a drop-in activity. Free with gallery admission. Children 16 and under receive free admission. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Recommended for children ages 3 and up and accompanying adults. This event will be photographed.

Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Advocate Sponsor, Mizuho Americas; and Friend Sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Education and Family Programs are generously supported by an anonymous donor; ORIX Corporation USA; Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas); public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; The Norinchukin Foundation; an anonymous donor; and other Education and Family supporters.

Exhibitions and Arts & Culture Lecture Programs are made possible, in part, by Sompo Holdings, Inc.; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund; the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment Fund established by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; Yasko Tashiro and Thierry Porté; Peggy and Dick Danziger; The Globus Family; Jun Makihara and Megumi Oka; Barbara Bertozzi Castelli; Members; Japan Society Gallery Council; and other Gallery supporters. Support for Arts & Culture Lecture Programs is provided, in part, by the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund.