The Spectrum Connection (LGBTQIA+ Autistic Adult Community Group) First Art Museum Meetup

Frist Art Museum Meetup

Exclusively for members of The Spectrum Connection (TSC)

(LGBTQIA+ Autistic Adult Community Group)

Event Details:

Date: February 16th, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT

Location will be provided upon Registration

Come explore the Frist Art Museum exhibit, Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga with TSC!

Journey through Japan

Designed with our younger audience in mind, yet fun and fascinating for all ages, this exhibition goes on a colorful, atmospheric exploration through Japan to show how popular stories have shaped the country’s art, design, and technology across the centuries.

Divided into four thematic sections—Sky, Sea, Forest, and City—it presents over 150 historic and contemporary objects, ranging from animated movies, origami, and ukiyo-e woodblock prints to dolls, robots, and youth fashion.

To spark more creativity, activities inspired by the exhibition are offered in both the Upper-Level Galleries and Martin ArtQuest. Fold origami boats, play taiko drums, design anime characters and create collaborative manga comic strips, watch charming animations, and more!

Myths to Manga celebrates the spirit of playfulness and imagination at the heart of Japanese culture.

With funding from the NEXT for Autism grant, this event is FREE for up to 25 TSC members. Tickets are first-come, first-served.

To join The Spectrum Connection, fill out the interest form here or email leah@autismtn.org.

We look forward to seeing you!