Enjoy Fall Fling, a FREE day of family fun at Rollins Museum of Art! With indoor and outdoor arts activities, story time, tours, performances and more Fall Fling is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. All events are open to the public, no reservations required. Read on for details!
Time and Location
Saturday, November 23, 2024
12pm – 4pm
Rollins Museum of Art
1000 Holt Avenue-2765
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407)646 – 2526
EVENT SCHEDULE
12pm-4pm Ongoing Activities & Art making in the galleries and on the lawn
12:30pm Poetry Reading with Brielle Bennet ’26 – Myers Gallery
1pm Docent-Led Highlights Tour – Front Gallery
1:30pm Storytime with Alex Menzel – McKean Gallery
2pm Voices of Resistance: Puerto Rico, performance by Descolonizarte TEATRO – McKean Gallery
2:45pm Dance performance by Paloma Kluger ‘25 and Karina Eckholm ’25 – Clive Gallery
3pm Docent-Led Highlights Tour – Front Gallery
3:30pm Storytime with Alex Menzel – McKean Gallery
Activities
The Art Bus
We’re excited to welcome The Art Bus back for Fall Fling! Climb aboard to create unique works of art with arts educator and creator of The Art Bus, Kris Finn. Learn more.
Photo by Dylan Baker
Decorate Your Own Journal
Enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds Lake Virginia as you join the Winter Park Library on the Rollins Museum of Art back patio to decorate your very own journal.
Story Time
Gather together in the gallery to enjoy a story read aloud among works from the Rollins Museum of Art permanent collection.
Photo by Dylan Baker
Make Book Art
with Stephanie Rodriguez
Create a series of maze books, each from a single sheet of paper. Experience how different cuts and folds impact the book’s layout, demonstrating unique variations in storytelling.
Create in the Gallery
Draw inspiration from works on view as you make art of your very own!
Photo by Dylan Baker
Scavenger Hunt
Deepen your engagement with works on view as you explore all six exhibitions following clues throughout the museum.
Tour current exhibitions
Join Rollins Museum of Art docents to learn the stories behind works on view in our current Exhibitions. Tours begin at 1pm and 3pm. All are welcome!
Become an Art Explorer
Sign up for our FREE Kids Membership! Art Explorers introduces kids ages 6 – 13 to a world of art! Go on creative missions inspired by works from The Rollins Museum of Art collection. Explorers collect prizes and stamps in their special members’ passport, all while expanding their imagination and art research skills. Visit Rollins Museum of Art’s front desk to join today!
Performances
Performance by Descolonizarte TEATRO
Voices of Resistance: Puerto Rico
Descolonizarte TEATRO presents an homage to the resilience of the Puerto Rican people through music, spoken word, and poetry. This performance embodies the spirit of resistance against colonial oppression and celebrates the unbreakable cultural heritage of Puerto Rico.
Dance Presentation by Rollins College Students
Rollins College Dance students perform in response to our exhibition Critical Reading: Book Arts in Dialogue with the Collection
About
Visual Arts Educator Kris Finn created The Art Bus in 2021 as a mobile arts program. An Orange County Public Schools arts educator for over 20 years, helping students define themselves as lifelong creative people has been Finn’s source of joy. Finn recently expanded her offerings to teach camps and classes in her Little Orange Art Studio near downtown Orlando.
Stephanie Rodriguez is a book and textile artist who repurposes mass-produced and found objects to create works that evoke nostalgia for shared personal experiences. She received an Associate of Arts Degree at Valencia College before completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Central Florida. In addition to exploring traditional book construction using repurposed pop-culture ephemera and personal keepsakes she also teaches a variety of fiber art related classes at Orlando Public Library.
Descolonizarte TEATRO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional Latinx theater organization with the mission of promoting diverse Latin American experiences, cultures, and talents through artistic and educational programming, centering Latinx, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ identities and their intersections
Winter Park Library connects people to knowledge and resources to amplify learning and build a stronger community. They aspire to be the intellectual gathering place that unites and inspires our community.
Rollins Museum of Art (RMA) is a teaching museum, open to the public with FREE admission for all. Located in Winter Park, Florida on the Rollins College campus RMA features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to attend Fall Fling?
All events and admission are FREE
Do I need a reservation for Fall Fling?
No reservations required. We ask that you sign in upon arrival
Is Fall Fling indoors or outdoors?
Both. We have activities inside the museum and on our back patio
What can I bring into the museum?
View our guidelines page for details about do’s and dont’s
Do you have a changing table?
Both our women’s and men’s restrooms have changing tables
Will there be food at Fall Fling?
We will provide snacks free of charge. The Rollins Museum of Art is walking distance from several restaurants, or you can bring your lunch and picnic in our backyard.
Where do I park for Fall Fling?
View our Directions & Parking page
Will Fall Fling still happen if it rains?
Fall Fling will take place rain or shine!
For more questions or accessibility accommodations prior to Fall Fling, please contact: rma_schoolprograms@rollins.edu
This program is generously funded by the Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation.
