Slow Art Day

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. -- Henry David Thoreau

Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

Why “Slow”?
When people look slowly at an artwork, they make discoveries. The most important discovery is that they can see and experience art without an expert (or expertise). And that’s an exciting discovery. It unlocks passion and creativity and helps to create more art fans.

Read more about Slow Art Day here.

How Does It Work?
One day each year – April 9 in 2016 – people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. Participants look at one or a few artworks and talk about their experience. That’s it. Simple by design, the goal is to focus on the art and the art of seeing.

This 2010 ARTNews feature article, “Slow Down You Look Too Fast,” provides an excellent overview of Slow Art Day.

For all ages. Free for members or with museum admission.