The Eric Carle Museum, The Carle After Dark
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art · Amherst, MA
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Color Quest 1: The Power of Color What happens when a single color changes everything? Inspired by our new exhibition, Eric Carle’s Modernist Inspirations, The Carle After Dark is back inviting families to think like artists with the first evening in a three-part Color Quest series. Throughout the Museum, experiment with unexpected color combinations, respond to color in the galleries, and make your own artistic choices. Along the way, begin building a personal Artist’s Palette—a collection of colors, swatches, and visual ideas gathered through the evening. In the Art Studio, explore color through collage and material play inspired by Eric Carle’s process. A collaborative color experience will develop over the course of the night, revealing how many different possibilities can emerge from the same ingredients. Story Times at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. will feature books that use color in imaginative and surprising ways. Come experiment, make bold choices, and see what happens when you let color lead the way! Pay as you wish!
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