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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Paws to Read

Monday, August 31
12:00pm - 12:30pm

The Museum is Open! Come Paws to Read with us! Each week we will continue to have our story time available both online and in-person to ensure we all make time for reading! 

Join us for this week's reading of, "Frankenstein's Dog" by Jan Wahl by tuning in here or by visiting the Museum on Wednesdays at noon. 

Suggested Reading Level for this Story: Ages 4-6

Remember, all of the books from our Paws to Read Online Series are available through the Museum of the Dog Playlist on the AKC Youtube Channel.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Paws to Read

Monday, October 12
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Join us for this week's reading of, "Who Named Their Pony Macaroni?" by Marilyn Singer by tuning in here or by visiting the Museum on Wednesdays at noon. Enjoy this week's special guest author reading as we invite Marliyn to read poems from her book in celebration of our current Presidential Dogs Exhibition and the election!

Suggested Reading Level for this Story: Ages 5-7

Remember, all of the books from our Paws to Read Online Series are available through the Museum of the Dog Playlist on the AKC Youtube Channel.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 20
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Join us for this week's reading of, "Madeline Finn and the Library Dog" by Lisa Papp by tuning in here or by visiting the Museum on Wednesdays at noon. Paws to Read with us for this week's story about a young girl who does not enjoy reading, but strives to do well with the assistance of a dog in the library, Bonnie.

Suggested Reading Level for this Story: Ages 4-7

Remember, all of the books from our Paws to Read Online Series are available through the Museum of the Dog Playlist on the AKC YouTube Channel.

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Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Paws to Read

Wednesday, November 18
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Join us for this week's reading of, "The Detective Dog" by Julia Donaldson by tuning in here or by visiting the Museum on Wednesdays at noon. Paws to Read with us for this week's story about a Dectective Dog Nell and how she puts her nose to the test to solve cases!

Suggested Reading Level for this Story: Ages 4-7

Remember, all of the books from our Paws to Read Online Series are available through the Museum of the Dog Playlist on the AKC YouTube Channel.

Learn More
Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
Wednesday, October 14 —

Autumn Artist Showcase

Wednesday, October 14 —
12:01am - 11:59pm

Submissions are now open for the Museum of the Dog’s next virtual artist showcase!
This virtual exhibition will highlight autumnal-themed dog art on our social media 
channels, email, and website. All mediums are accepted! 
We encourage all artists to apply.

What kind of artwork are we looking for? Anything that makes you think “fall”!
A painting of a dog curled up by the fire, a photograph of your pooch 
jumping into a pile of leaves, a gloomy charcoal drawing of a dog on a foggy day,
a piece featuring warm autumnal colors... 
the possibilities are endless!

We are accepting submissions from October 15 - November 3
The virtual showcase will run from November 9 - November 25

We can’t wait to see your artwork!
If you have any questions about the showcase, email us at info@museumofthedog.org

Learn More
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