Update:
As of March 10, 2021, The Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts exhibition has been canceled. Coming next to the Newport News Community Gallery is Blooming in the Whirlwind on April 9, 2021. Thank you for your understanding.
About The Girl Scouts
We're 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.
Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
Our Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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About the Exhibit
Founded March 12, 1912, the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast celebrate their founding during Youth Art Month with the exhibition “Happy Birthday Girl Scouts” in partnership with the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. Girls from grades K-12 will complete the Arts Badge by grade level and category within their troops. The resulting masterpieces will be displayed in our Newport News Community Gallery. Categories include Outdoor Art Maker and Master, Painting, Drawing, and Comic Artist!
Related Programming:
Opening Reception: Join us in the Newport News Community Gallery for the opening reception on March 13, 2021 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public but gallery capacity is limited. RSVP is requested. Face masks or shields are required.
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