Slow Art Day

Slow Art Day is April 11, 2026, and the Journey Museum invites museum goers for a day of special programming as one of the 100+ global host venues. Events and special programs will take place from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM and admission is FREE during regular hours from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Why slow? Most visitors typically engage with a piece of artwork for less than thirty seconds while visiting a museum. By slowing down, more personal connections can be made with a work of art, and it can encourage better conversations surrounding the work. When people look slowly they make discoveries, unlock curiosity and creativity. Since its inception in 2010, Slow Art Day has encouraged museum and gallery visitors to engage with just a few artworks at a deliberate pace.  To celebrate this year’s event, the Journey Museum is providing a full day of hosted events, with each activity supporting Slow Art Day’s mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. Our goal is to further extend the experience of Slow-Looking on to more than just fine art, but physical artifacts representing the people of the past and their stories and lived experiences. Come early and stay for the day; Old School Sliders will be on site serving up their famous flavors from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This is a FREE community event thanks to our sponsors Improvise Arts. Slow Art Day Schedule 11:00 AM - Slow Flow Yoga (Adelstein Gallery) Offered by Jillian Anawaty with Vibrant Life & Wellbeing. This unique 1-hour experience includes both a slow flow yoga practice and a focused-attention exercise using a work of art. The goal of this program is to connect art and body through guided mindfulness practice, and beautifully embody the spirit of Slow Art Day. Slow Flow Yoga is accessible to all ages. Limited chairs are available for seated stretching. Please arrive on time to avoid disruption to others. Participants can expect a guided yoga flow & stretching followed by a slow-looking exercise with a chosen work of art. The session will close with an opportunity for participants to share their reflection with the group if they choose. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - A Slow-Looking Journey (Museum Gallery Spaces) Join us for a special Slow-Looking Journey and discover new ways of seeing selected works and artifacts from the Journey’s permanent collection. Build your observation skills by lingering and allowing focus in four specific areas of the museum as facilitated by our docents, make choices about where and how you want your awareness and attention to pause, and share your reflections with the group. Take the tour on your own or make it a group excursion. Materials for a Self-Guided Slow-Looking Journey are also available with prompts for sketching, writing, and discussion to encourage personal exploration at your own pace. 12:30 PM - Sound Bath and Breathwork (Journey Theater) A sound bath is a deeply im...