Phipps Pop-In Programming
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An Evening with Chris Mars
Saturday, October 24th
7:00pm
John H. Potter Theater
FREE (must RSVP)Artist Chris Mars will share a selection of his award-winning animated short films including In Hanford, Flowers for Jupiter, NF-1, Buddy, and more at the Phipps Center for the Arts’ John H. Potter Theater on Saturday, October 24 from 7 to 8:30pm. The program also includes the premiere of Street Corner Stories, a film about dogs featuring the voices of Whitmer Thomas (Weapons, Friendship, The Golden Child), Clay Tatum (The Civil Dead), Whitney Weir (The Civil Dead, Mirror to the Heart), and other surprise guests.
Films by Chris Mars have screened at numerous prestigious venues and festivals worldwide including Sundance, The Museum of Modern Art (NY), SXSW, Cinequest, Chicago International Film Festival, Halle St. Pierre (Paris), and many more.
Mars will be on hand for a Q&A session following the screening.
Recommended for mature audiences (some adult content and themes) | This event utilizes General Admission seating.
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Storytelling Series: Overall Introductory Workshop
Sunday, November 1st
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hudson Area Public Library, Room 219
FREE (just show up)We’ll share more about how each cycle will lead into the final Story Slam session. Those interested in workshopping and sharing a story at the Story Slam should plan to attend as many sessions as possible. All community members and friends will be welcome as audience members at the Story Slam session
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Storytelling Series: How Do You Do This, Anyway?—Tips & Tricks for Crafting Your Story
Thursday, November 5th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hudson Area Public Library
FREE (just show up)Dive into the essentials of storytelling with practical tips, examples, and opportunities to practice the craft. This session will cover the dos and don’ts, providing you with the tools to become an effective storyteller. We’ll also unveil the Story Slam theme for those interested in workshopping and sharing a story with the community.
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Storytelling Series: Practice the Craft: Workshopping Stories in Community
Thursday, November 12th & 19th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hudson Area Public Library
FREE (just show up)Experience live storytelling with four storytellers sharing their narratives on the chosen theme. Engage in facilitated feedback and reflection, gaining insights into how our own stories can be put to use in a wide variety of settings.
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Storytelling Series: Story Slam: The Culmination of a Season of Storytelling
Sunday, November 22nd
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Phipps Black Box Theater
FREE (just show up)Come together for an evening of storytelling in community! Join us for a time of celebration with those who have crafted and curated their stories to share with a wider audience, as well as those who’ve supported them and learned more about their own storytelling skills along the way.
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Creative Together: Holiday Ornament Making Drop-in
Saturday, December 12th
12:00pm
Phipps Center for the Arts
Art Studio One
FREEJoin us for a festive drop-in event to design and create holiday clay ornaments — for decorating your tree or giving as gifts! Pottery studio instructors will guide you through making hand-made ornaments with stamps, texture tools, and cookie cutters, then painting them with colorful underglazes. We’ll glaze and fire your ornaments after the event, and they'll be ready for pick up before Christmas. Our ornament making drop-in is a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Drop in any time between noon and 4:00pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $8 per ornament.
Gift Cards
Phipps gift cards can be created for any dollar amount and used for any Phipps event, class, artwork, or merchandise, allowing you to purchase the gift perfect for your needs.
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Suggested dollar amount: $50–75
Gift cards can be used for any Phipps play, musical, concert, or event! Tickets prices vary from $16 to $32 per performance.
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Suggested dollar amount: $30–100
The Phipps has a huge variety of classes in visual art, dance, theatre, and music. Single session classes start at $32 while 8-week classes are $200-300.
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Suggested dollar amount: $25–50
Phipps merchandise is sold at the Welcome Center (front lobby) and includes a rotating stock of t-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, and more!
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Suggested dollar amount: $100–300
Nothing shows appreciation like regionally-crafted artwork by the incredible artists showcased in the Phipps galleries. Artwork prices vary drastically.
