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SAM Creates

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About

Get creative and don’t be afraid to make a mess as you get hands-on with a variety of art materials and connect with the ways art brings meaning to our everyday lives. SAM Creates offers drop-in workshops, open studios, and focused sessions with contemporary artists where you'll learn about artistic processes and develop your creative practices.

What to know

Workshops can vary and fees, registration, and SAM location depend on the specific event.

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