Welcome, kids and families. You are about to embark on an epic journey through tall tales performed by storytellers, puppets, artists, and animations. This online series features three spellbinding stories of daring adventures, fantastical beasts, and magical enchantments, each followed by an art-making workshop guided by our Fantastic Journeys artists. Want more adventure? Enjoy imagination-sparking activities as you explore story-inspired artworks from the Getty collection. All aboard!
Garment for the Moon
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Garment for the Moon
A traditional Jewish folktale
Performed by Michael Katz
A common tailor is given the seemingly impossible task of creating a garment for the moon. In his quest the tailor journeys to a castle, meets a queen, and discovers the power of magic and transformation.
Subtitles/closed captions are available in English and Spanish.
Make Your Own Magical Moon Mobile
With artist Marianne Sadowski
Create a moon mobile, then dress it with colorful clothes using magical paint techniques and everyday materials. Watch the video and download the Moon Mobile PDF for instructions and materials.
Collection Connection
Explore these artworks using fun, family-friendly activities inspired by Garment for the Moon.
Check out more artworks from the Getty's online collection. We suggest the following search words: moonlight, sun, castle, and landscape.
The Story of Minka and Misho
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The Story of Minka and Misho
Original story performed by Moira Lael MacDonald
With color drained from the world, a brother and sister set sail on an epic adventure to find and restore color, while being helped and hindered by all manner of real and mythical creatures.
Subtitles/closed captions are available in English and Spanish.
Make Your Own Mythical Puppet Theater
With artist Moira Lael MacDonald
Create a fanciful puppet theater inspired by The Story of Minka and Misho. Watch the video and download the Puppet Theater PDF the Dragon Template PDF, and the Theater Template PDF for instructions and materials.
Collection Connection
Explore these artworks using fun, family-friendly activities inspired by The Story of Minka and Misho.
Check out more artworks from the Getty's online collection. We suggest the following search words: dragons, sirens, griffins, insects, Hoefnagel, and sailing.
The Tale of Miniyamba
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The Tale of Miniyamba
Adaptation performed by Baba the Storyteller with their kora, a West African stringed instrument
An unexpected encounter between a young boy and a monstrous snake deep in a baobab forest sparks an unlikely friendship that could save a village and possibly the world.
Subtitles/closed captions are available in English and Spanish.
Make Your Own Mysterious Creature Collage
With artist Austyn de Lugo-Liston
Create a mysterious, mythical creature using simple collage techniques and easy-to-find materials, inspired by The Tale of Miniyamba. Watch the video and download the Creature Collage PDF for instructions and materials.
Collection Connection
Explore these artworks using fun, family-friendly prompts inspired by The Tale of Miniyamba.
Check out more artworks from the Getty's online collection. We suggest the following search words: snake, forest, cloud, harvest, and Northumberland Bestiary.
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Want more stories? Enjoy the family-friendly re-telling of the ODDyssey by the Troubador Theater Company.
Banner image: Initial S: A Griffin and Rider (detail), unknown artist, about 1240–1250, tempera colors, gold leaf and silver leaf on parchment.