Throughout country music history, numerous artists and musicians have counted a cowboy hat as a part of their signature look. For example, Chris Stapleton is often seen wearing a Charlie 1 Horse hat with a snakeskin band embellished with bird feathers and a large turquoise stone. Using hats on view throughout the Museum as inspiration—including ...
Love is in the air! Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating a button, crafting a “stained glass” window hanging, or taking part in our community art project. Create something special for a friend, a family member, or yourself. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members. Free Admission for ...
Have you ever wanted to play a ukulele? Now is your chance! In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice a few ukulele basics, then accompany special guest harmonica player Carlos DeFord Bailey, a musician who performs in the tradition of his grandfather, Country Music Hall of Fame member DeFord Bailey. Known as ...
Imagine an award you would like to receive some day, think of the hard work you’ll need to put in and the steps to follow to reach your goal, and solidify your aspirations in this program by creating a version of your dream top prize using commonly found objects. We will take inspiration from the ...
Using watercolors and crayons, participants will create a personal, artistic interpretation of a city skyline, inspired by one of Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson’s first hits, “City Lights.” Learn about crayon resist techniques found in art to create your own masterpiece. Presented in support of Bill Anderson: As Far as I Can See. Recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome. Taylor Swift ...
Many artists customize the instrument they play, and some even collaborate with instrument designers to create personalized guitars, banjos, fiddles, and more. Drawing inspiration from the stylized instruments on view in the gallery—including Waylon Jennings’s leather-covered Telecaster electric guitar, Taylor Swift’s Swarovski crystal–encrusted Taylor acoustic guitar, and Bob Wills’s custom inlaid violin—young artists will imagine ...
Willie Nelson is known not only for his music, but also for his signature look, which includes a bandana and long hair that is often braided. Follow his and other musicians’ journeys from Nashville to Austin, Texas, then customize your own bandana—the perfect look for getting on the road and making music with your friends. ...