#Go to an Art Museum Day

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Bette & Tina's first meeting

THE L WORD (2004 - 2009) · S01, E11: Looking Back — directed by Rose Troche

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Go to an Art Museum Day

Go to an Art Museum Day is a special day celebrated each year on November 9th. This day invites everyone to explore the fascinating world of art by visiting museums.

Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious, it’s a perfect opportunity to experience the diversity and beauty of art collections near and far. Museums across the globe participate, offering a unique glimpse into both historical and contemporary works.

The day emphasizes the joy of learning and the therapeutic benefits of art. It encourages people to become tourists in their cities, exploring local museums to discover something new or to see their surroundings in a different light.

Visiting an art museum can also provide a peaceful escape from daily routines. It allows visitors to immerse themselves in creativity and find inspiration or a moment of reflection.

Going to an Art Museum Day is more than just an occasion; it’s a chance to connect with art personally and appreciate its profound impact on our culture and personal lives.

Each visit to a museum offers a fresh perspective, a new encounter with art that can educate, inspire, and rejuvenate​.

History of Go to an Art Museum Day

Go to an Art Museum Day was born from the collective enthusiasm of art lovers online. This special day began as a grassroots movement on social media platforms, where people shared their museum experiences and encouraged others to explore the enriching world of art museums.

The day quickly caught on, becoming a favorite way for people to connect with art, learn about different cultures and historical contexts, and share their artistic enjoyment with others.

The goal of Go to an Art Museum Day is to promote cultural and artistic education while recognizing the contributions of artists to society.

It has become a popular occasion for both seasoned art connoisseurs and those new to art to immerse themselves in the vast and varied experiences that art museums offer.

From classic paintings to contemporary installations, the day provides an opportunity for personal inspiration, education, and relaxation in the serene atmosphere of art galleries.

Online communities continue to play a crucial role in the popularity of Go to an Art Museum Day, using the internet to extend the reach of art museums to wider audiences through virtual tours and digital exhibitions.

This has allowed the event to thrive and remain accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical ability to visit a museum, ensuring that the beauty and educational value of art is shared globally​.

How to Celebrate Go to an Art Museum Day

Dare to Discover

Why not kick off Go to an Art Museum Day with a dash of mystery? Pick a museum you’ve never visited or a gallery section you’ve skipped before. Who knows what treasures you’ll find when you let curiosity lead the way?

Snap and Share

Bring your camera along or use your trusty phone to capture the art that catches your eye. Sharing these snaps on social media isn’t just fun—it’s a digital high-five to artists and museums everywhere.

Sketch It Out

Fancy yourself a bit of a doodler? Take a sketchpad and try drawing some of the pieces you see. It’s a playful way to engage with art; you might sketch up a storm!

Go on a Guided Tour

Join a guided tour if you can. Guides often sprinkle fun facts and hidden stories about the artworks that you might not discover alone. It’s like uncovering secret levels in a video game but in a museum.

Art Picnic

Pack a snack and have a little picnic in the museum’s courtyard or nearby park. Food for your stomach and art for your soul—what a combo!

Art Swap

Team up with a friend and pick art pieces for each other to view. Sometimes, seeing through another’s eyes can open a whole new world of art appreciation.

Reflect and Write

After your visit, take a moment to jot down what inspired you the most. Writing can solidify your memories and reflections, making your artistic adventure even more meaningful.

Each of these suggestions offers a unique way to dive into the art world and make Go to an Art Museum Day unforgettable. Whether you’re snapping photos, sketching by a sculpture, or picnicking near paintings, it’s all about enjoying and embracing the world of art.

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[oof-i-did-it-agaaiiin]

Beautiful from Ordinary Days

[caseysbell]

Celebrate Art Today (Merry Go to an Art Museum Day)

[resourcefulsatan]

I don't know why anyone "needs an excuse to celebrate" when every day is a something day.

[keymintt]

as i stand plainly in the shade, unseen

[temeyes]

gossip trio,,,,,

[masonjarsmoments]

This is a duo I didn't knew I need

[jstor]

This is your sign to go ahead and buy the $7 coffee you've been craving. Happy National Coffee Day (U.S.) from all of us at JSTOR!

"The Woman taking Coffee." Louis-Martin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793). From the Cleveland Museum of Art's Open Access collection, free and available to all on JSTOR.

[paulawithsharks]

woe knight au be upon ye based on daphnis et chloé by françois gérard

[arttsuka]

Jed and Octy back in the tank with a single ping pong ball for enrichment (they hate it)

They hate it there. The tank is too small and the ball too light, they can't even get it underwater 🏓 (why is there a ping pong emoji?)

[fatchance]

The 5 Degrees / George Thiewes / wall-mounted painted steel / 2005. At the Tucson Museum of Art.

[idontknowreallywhy]

Very veeeeeery remotely linked to Day 2’s prompt (blink and you’ll miss it) but here is a bit of a sequel to Inebriated Fishtank… in which they have not entirely ceased to be under the influence…

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An enthusiastic steel drum version of ‘Under the Sea’ blared out and Scott slammed his hand on to the comm, eyes still screwed shut… if he didn’t open them he wasn’t awake. And it could have been a butt-call…

He’d never prayed so hard for it to be a butt-call.

“Hey heeeeeeeey Scooooty-McNoodle!!!”

Scott pried an eye open to glare in the general direction of heaven…

“Hello Gordon. Which police station?”

“I am OFFENDEDED ancient brosicle! How could you pres… presufimicate such a thing?”

“You don’t need bail? Then why are you calling me? Go to bed you drunken fool.”

“Ah yea about that… “

‘What about it? Just sleep it off.”

“So… funny story! My fuzzy wuzzy beary pops actually did the whole arrangementing of beds thing.”

Wait.

Scott’s brain clicked up a gear from basic muscle memory to something resembling cognition.

“Gordon where is Virgil?!”

“He’s here!”

“Can I speak to him?”

“Um… noooooooooo”

There were several voices worth of giggling, none of which sounded like Virgil.

“Who’s with you? Where is Virgil?”

“Oh how rude of me over here we got…” There was a clatter and his brother’s voice faded out amongst some more distant giggling before Gordon returned, piercingly loudly:

“Stooopid floor. Anyways here we got Florrie, Alice and Alexi, say hi to Scooter ladies, he’s my biggest olderist bro and he’s even sexier than me and old dribbles here.”

A chorus of “Hi Scooter”

“Gordon! What’s wrong with Virgil?”

“You gotta say hi!”

“Gordon!!”

“You’re being rude! Say hi to the ladies!”

“Hi ladies” Scott muttered.

“NICELY!”

Scott knew an immovable squid wall when he heard it. Fine. He turned up the charm, and the volume, to max.

“Hello ladies!”

“Owie! Geez bro.”

“Virgil, Gordon?!”

“Yeah he’s pretty handsome. Look… see? He was on front’ve Vogue that one time. Still single too! Sure I can give you his number…”

“GORDON!!”

“Heeeeeeeeey bro. Love you bro. Love all the bros. Specially the grumpy turtle one.”

Scott tried another tack

“I love you too squid, but what happened to the grumpy turtle one?”

“Hezzzz a snooooozy liddle turtle.”

“So he’s in bed?”

“Nooo I toldja he’s here. Say hi Virgie.”

Silence.

“Awww he droolin’”

Scott was beginning to join the dots here.

“Gordon, please tell me Virgil wasn’t trying to match you?”

“I can one hunderb percival tell you that.”

“Would it be true?”

A pause and a definite snort in the background.

“Noooooooooooooooo”

Oh no.

If he’d consumed enough to make Gordon tipsy, there was no way Gordon and three women were going to be able to move the bear. He thought Virgil knew better.

Scott got up and put his trousers on. He could get to Brisbane in a few minutes in One…

There was more giggling and a deep bellowing laugh followed by a grunt.

“Omigosh I’m sorry I can help… gimme his arm… oopsy tha’s ‘is leg.”

More rustling noises.

“Oh I am sooooo bad manners! Scotty you gonna say hola to Juan too, he’s helping.”

“Hola Juan. Gordon, where are you? Do I need to come get you?”

“Naaaaw we goddim Scooteywoo”

“Then why are you calling Squid?”

“Need the bed place.”

“I don’t know where he booked Gords! Stay put I’ll come and get you.”

“Nawwwww I wanna take him to the art tom… tom… tomorning. Art ‘n waffles…. I pinky promised the Virg!”

Scott rested his head against the wall and counted to ten.

“What do you need Gordon?”

“T’get in his phone! I dunno his pass-thing! Need to find the resersermmmnn”

Scott did know it There were a million and one reasons why Gordon did not.

But he could either spill the beans now and take the consequences later, or head out to find them just in time for one or both of them to be sick on his shoes. Or in One. He shivered. No option really.

“Gordon you have to promise not to do anything bad with Virgil’s phone.”

“Yeah yeah I’m a good fishy”

“Gordon, pinky promise me.”

There was a tut and Scott could almost hear the eyeroll.

“I can’t reach your pinky to promise!”

“Fine. Pinky promise Juan then.”

Gordon did a stage whisper

“He doesn’ know a huge lodda English Scoobydoo.”

“Ok err” Scott racked his brains “could you put um, Alex was it? On the phone?”

Gordon huffed.

Rustling.

“Well hello there, handsome, this is Alexi.”

Pushing down the desire to bring about Gordon’s imminent demise, Scott had a sudden brainwave and put the charming voice on again. Yes, giving a total stranger access to his brother’s phone was a risk but less of one than allowing Gordon unfettered access without the security of a pinky promise - generally accepted to be the only law he considered himself bound by.

“Alexi listen carefully, I’m going to give you the passcode. Could you use it to find the reservation then lock the phone again please?”

“Sure, honey.” The reply was breathy. Intimidatingly breathy.

“Ok, you ready?”

“I’m all yours”

Shudder.

“Exclamation mark, eight, one, zero, zero, capital D, lower case Y, exclamation mark; capital F, one, five, lower case H, exclamation mark.”

“Ok honey that worked, I’m in. I’ll get your brothers to their hotel. I’ll leave my number on your brother’s phone just in case you need it later, ok?” She was essentially purring now.

“Oh that won’t be…” Scott paused. He needed all the allies he could get here.

He cleared his throat “That would be lovely, thank you for your help Alexi.”

There was a shriek and more unmistakable giggling as Scott hung up with a wry smile before collapsing back on to his bed and closing his eyes. Good luck Juan and co.

Aa he drifted off he considered how it was a shame Virgil would have to change that one tomorrow.

It was so apt.

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[thelien-art]

Tag your day as a frog

I was bored so I got them over digital; the pencil version can be found here

[linipik]

It uh… it might be wise to rethink the timing of coming here in January, especially if you’re heading to the DC area. Either way this year’s election goes things won’t be very safe, especially in that area

I'm... aware. Sladly, I did get the ticket before the elections.

The thing is, that's the only time I have been available to take a break from my job in the last couple of years, and the tickets were so affordable..

At least I will be visiting my friend :) and I already did the whole museum run. Would love to go again, but I'm not insane enough to go that close to the White House.

[piratedog64]

“God knows where he is right now, but I promise you, he's doing whatever the hell he wants and not giving a damn about me! And I'm just fine with that. When you love the Doctor, it's like loving the stars themselves. You don't expect a sunset to admire you back” -River Song, The Husbands of River Song