Sketch Your Stress Away: A Relaxing Art Escape

Sketch Your Stress Away: A Relaxing Art Escape
ASG Marketing Team

Feeling overwhelmed with finals looming? Take a break and join a relaxing afternoon of art and mindfulness at Happy Hues & Mental Muse: Color Your Calm! The event will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Arkansas Union, rooms 512-513.

Unleash your inner artist and de-stress with a guided drawing session led by assistant professor Jean Schmitt. This free event, co-sponsored by the Associate Student Government, the U of A Museum, the U of A School of Art and CAPS Ambassadors, is the perfect way to pause, relax and refocus before finals week hits. 

Here's what you don't want to miss: 

  • Guided drawing session: Dr. Schmitt will lead you through a relaxing drawing experience, featuring museum artifacts as subjects. No experience is necessary, just come ready to unwind! 

  • Light refreshments: Fuel your creativity with some tasty snacks and drinks. 

  • Plenty of drawing materials: We'll provide everything you need to create your masterpiece. 

Don't miss this chance to relax, recharge and unleash your creativity! It's the perfect way to unwind before a busy finals week. 

For more info contact Laurel Lamb, museum curator, at lalamb@uark.edu

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