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In the Arts Center's Galleries

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 @ Irving Arts Center

Visit IrvingArtsCenter.com for virtual tours and video content featuring current exhibitions.

* Artistry and Inspiration: Annual Black History Month Exhibition | Main Gallery | Feb. 6-27 | Opening Reception Feb. 6
* Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through Feb. 20
* Natalie Lambert: MFA Thesis Exhibition | Focus Gallery | Feb. 6-March 27

Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free to view; advance reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com.

JumpstART Stories and Art “To Go” Edition: Black History Month Celebration

February 4, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Irving Arts Center

Story time moves online with take-home craft projects offered for curbside parking lot pickup on the first Thursday of the month. This month commemorates Black History Month with crafts and stories inspired by the achievements of African-Americans.

NEA Big Read (Online): The Big Write Poetry Contest For All Ages

February 4, 2021, All Day

Write a poem with the theme "Ordinary to Extraordinary," focusing on how the simple things can make a big difference. The contest starts Jan. 23, and entries must be submitted by Feb. 12.

Prizes will be given for each age category:
Children up to age 10
Teens age 11 to 16
Young adults age 17 to 20
Adults age 21 and above.

Entries will be judged by theme, originality, and how well the poem blends with the subject matter of this year's NEA Big Read selection "A Small Story About the Sky" by poet Alberto Rios.

Please visit www.cityofirving.org/library for more information, including contest rules and guidelines, or stop by an Irving Public Library location for an entry form.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

ONLINE CLASS: Chair Cardio for Seniors

February 4, 2021, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

ONLINE CLASS: Step Into the New Year

February 4, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

Put on your walking shoes and join T.J. bi-monthly to check in and share your progress on getting those steps in. She'll give you easy ways to start and track your progress. Join in at any time, all levels welcome. 18-up.

Online Class: Ninja Skills

February 4, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn how to move like a Ninja: Come dressed to move, jump, hop, squat and roll like a Ninja.

Online Class: Fit Dice

February 4, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

come and join us in a fun fitness games that gets the kids up and moving. The dice will determine our movements. Supplies: water

ONLINE CLASS: Writing and You

February 4, 2021, 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Bring your story or poem to share and get feedback from the group. Meet friends and exercise your brain at the same time! Open to 50-up.

ONLINE CLASS: Easy Recipes for Teens

February 4, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Online via Zoom

For all of the Irving teens looking to try some new recipes join Lively Pointe every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for fun cooking ideas to share with your family.

Online Class: Winter Crafts

February 4, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Let's create a fork painted polar bear. A simple plastic fork and white craft paint merge together on paper. Supplies: Blue, black and grey construction paper, plastic fork, white paint and a black marker.

Online Class: Paper Plate Heart Wreath

February 4, 2021, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Learn how to make a heart wreath with a paper plate. Supplies: paper plate(cheap one) red, pink, purple construction papers, glue, markers, string and a hold punch.

Online Class: Jump Rope Exercise

February 4, 2021, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Bring your jump rope and learn a new way to get in cardiovascular shape fast. this class is a great way to get your heart rate up. Supplies: jump rope recommended but not needed.

Online Class: Cardio Blast

February 4, 2021, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Come and do Cardio Blast, no equipment needed. All the exercises focus on cardiovascular endurance. Supplies: water.