Summer Evenings at The Carle
Summer evenings at The Carle invite visitors to slow down with art, music, and twilight picnics. Open late on Thursdays in July and August, the Museum offers live jazz on the lawn and access to exhibits like The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place. Lin’s storytelling blends cultural traditions with visual imagination, encouraging reflection on identity and belonging. The extended hours offer a relaxed way to engage with literature, illustration, and seasonal rhythms, making room for curiosity and connection as day turns to night.
Self-Directed Learning
How does art help us remember who we are? In this reflective video recorded more than a decade ago, author and illustrator Grace Lin shares how her childhood experiences shaped her creative path. Growing up as the only Asian girl in her school, Lin once tried to forget her cultural identity. As an adult, she turned to storytelling to reclaim what was missing, creating books that celebrate Asian traditions through vivid imagery and imaginative narratives. Her message encourages young creators to tell stories that matter to them, reminding us that storytelling helps us remember, connect, and understand ourselves and others.
Paired with summer evenings at The Carle and the exhibit The Art of Grace Lin, this video supports learning in visual arts, literature, cultural identity, and personal storytelling. Watching it before or after a visit can prompt meaningful conversations about belonging, inspire creative expression at home, and highlight the importance of voice and memory in shaping our stories.
