PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Woven Words
Sunday, October 6, 10am – 5pm
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection.
This month, we’re teaming up with IPD Philly for an early celebration of Indigenous People’s Day (Monday, October 14). We’re hosting storytellers, artists, and performers—from Philadelphia and beyond—who represent Indigenous traditions from across the Americas. Be sure to catch special performances of Andean folk music by Inkarayku that transcend cultural boundaries and connect with global traditions. Join us to learn about, honor, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.
Registration opens Thursday, October 3, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities: Tania Leon
Today’s art activities are led by special guest artist Tania M. Leon Lucas and highlight Indigenous traditions from Mexico. Tania’s work is inspired by the cultural, artisanal, and textile traditions of her native Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, Mexico, in the Otomí-Tepehua region. She practices ancestral embroidery techniques, which she learned from her elders, and works to preserve these native traditions. Learn more about the colorful world of tenango embroidery! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.
Plus, take a scavenger hunt challenge in our collection galleries and claim your prize! Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime: Tchin
Tchin is a master storyteller and educator of Indigenous arts and culture. Through the art of oral tradition, he will take you on a journey through stories that portray the creation of the world and how things came to be. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
1 – 1:45pm & 2:30 – 3:15pm
Performances: Inkarayku
Inkarayku (“because of the Incas”) is an energetic New York–based ensemble that blends the power of Quechua folk songs with the unique edge of its hometown. Led by founder Andres Jimenez, the group links the past, present, and future of Andean arts by blending Indigenous and global musical traditions. The ensemble features Andean flutes, strings, percussion, and vocals. Today’s family-friendly performances feature storytelling, instrument demonstrations, sing-alongs, and group dancing.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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