Hands-on studio activities, interactive gallery guides for children, and a special screening of the Oscar winning animated film Spirited Away remind us that art can be a family affair.

WHO / WHAT: Maritz-Sponsored Family Day at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis believes it is never too late or too early to experience and learn about art. On Saturday, February 26, 2005, 1:00 - 4:00pm, families across the St. Louis area can do just that during Maritz Family Day - a special day at the Contemporary designed to open up the spectacular and lively world of art to families and children of all ages.

Admission and activities are entirely free and lunch and snacks are available for purchase at TEMPT, the Contemporary's cafe. The day's events include:

* Interactive Galley Guides for children that explain and explore the Contemporary's current exhibitions: Yoshitomo Nara: Nothing Ever Happens and Laylah Ali: Paintings and Drawings.

* Free Screening of the Oscar winning animated film Spirited Away at 1:30pm, presented in partnership with Cinema St. Louis.

* Fun hands-on art activities for kids of all ages in the studio and second floor classroom.

WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

WHERE: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis,
3750 Washington Blvd. (at Spring) in Grand Center, St. Louis, MO

Plenty of free parking on Washington and Spring streets.

For more information, please call 314-535-0770 ext. 218 or visit www.contemporarystl.org