Make Art (In) Public
Presenting a survey of artists who stage their art in the public realm. Artists include Keith Haring, Swoon, Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Remed, Tranqui Yanqui and Moondog. Continue reading
Calendar
October 1, 2011
February 22, 2012
Massive Monoprints
Learn how to make a giant monoprint and add your own flair to it with mixed media! Continue reading
February 23, 2012
Salvador Dali Animal Sculptures
Sculpt your own unique animal using surrealist artist, Salvador Dali as inspiration. Continue reading
Sphere Book Arts Visual Narrative
Create a 3-D sphere in book form using current artist book trends and resources like Printed Matter. Continue reading
February 24, 2012
Batik
Explore the idea of “resist technique” on textiles using masquing fluid and dye fabric! Continue reading
Planetary Mobiles
Create a hanging artwork based on extraterrestrial shapes and ideas like planets, moons, stars, etc. Continue reading
Bring-Your-Own Printing Studio
Every Friday, participants are invited to experiment with different techniques in printmaking including silkscreening, block prints, and mono prints. Local Printer and Artist Caroline McAuliffe will guide young artists in creating your own designs and teaching printmaking skills. Print your original design on a t-shirt or tote- Bring your own or purchase one at CMA. Continue reading
February 25, 2012
Transfer Drawings
Learn how to transfer images to paper to incorporate into a unique composition! Continue reading
Old Chinese Scroll
Taking inspiration from Chinese scroll paintings, tell a visual story or create a nature scene using a variety of drawing materials. Continue reading
February 26, 2012
Stained Glass Sculpture
Explore 2-D design by creating a colorful artwork on contact paper with tissue paper. Then learn how to transform your 2-D design into a 3-D form! Continue reading
February 27, 2012
February 29, 2012
Paper Cut Murals
Using paper cutting techniques, make a large self-portrait inspired by the work of Swoon. Continue reading
March 1, 2012
Keyboard Creationz
Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! Continue reading
Color Zines
Taking inspiration from our exhibiting artist Misaki Kawai, we will create small zines, exploring with color. Continue reading
March 2, 2012
Collage Animation using Misaki Kawai Characters
The art of collage comes to life as we animate exhibition artist, Misaki Kawai’s fantastical characters. Continue reading
Serious Set Building
Visitors will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds, interior and exterior sets for upcoming CMA films. Continue reading
Bring-Your-Own Printing Studio
Every Friday, participants are invited to experiment with different techniques in printmaking including silkscreening, block prints, and mono prints. Local Printer and Artist Caroline McAuliffe will guide young artists in creating your own designs and teaching printmaking skills. Print your original design on a t-shirt or tote- Bring your own or purchase one at CMA. Continue reading
March 3, 2012
Personification
Learn about famous paintings that depict animals with human traits. Personify an animal with some of your own traits. Continue reading
Stop Motion Commotion
Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. Continue reading
Caribbean American Festival
The featured guest artist for the Caribbean Festival will be master Haitian drummer Gaston Jean-Baptiste, known as Bonga, and his drum and dance troupe. The day will also feature drumming workshops, an exploration of mask-making traditions, storytelling, and more. Support for this program provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. Continue reading
March 4, 2012
Stop Motion Commotion
Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. Continue reading
Mail Art
We will use envelopes, pop up techniques, and a variety of materials to create our own mail-inspired art projects. Continue reading
Paper Mache
Create your own paper mache sculpture using recycled materials. Continue reading
March 5, 2012
CMA is Closed Today During General Hours
CMA will be closed during general hours on Monday, March 5th as we prepare to install our upcoming exhibition, Misaki Kawai- Love From Mt. Pom Pom. WEE, After School, and @5 classes will run as usual. Continue reading
March 7, 2012
Puppet TV
Each Wednesday Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors in the creation of and performance with various types of puppets. Continue reading
Build it Green
Explore a range of greens in the color wheel as you build your own sculptures. Continue reading
March 8, 2012
Two Point Perspective
Learn a brief history of Frank Lloyd Wright and learn to draw in two-point perspective. Finish your drawing by adding watercolor washes. Continue reading
Keyboard Creationz
Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! Continue reading
Color Quilts
Create your own quilt This small stitching project will explore the idea of color placement. Continue reading
March 9, 2012
Japanese Street Fashion
Make your own paper doll puppet with imaginative outfits based on inspiring and whimsical Japanese Street Fashion. Continue reading
Serious Set Building
Visitors will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds, interior and exterior sets for upcoming CMA films. Continue reading
Guest Artist Workshop with Avani Patel
Learn about different types of textiles from around the the world and have the opportunity to create your own textile out of fabric and paper. Continue reading
Bring-Your-Own Printing Studio
Every Friday, participants are invited to experiment with different techniques in printmaking including silkscreening, block prints, and mono prints. Local Printer and Artist Caroline McAuliffe will guide young artists in creating your own designs and teaching printmaking skills. Print your original design on a t-shirt or tote- Bring your own or purchase one at CMA. Continue reading
March 10, 2012
Stop Motion Commotion
Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. Continue reading
Da Vinci Inventions
Taking inspiration from Da Vinci’s inventions, guests will construct their own inventive prototypes. Continue reading
Collaborative Mobile
Help us design, build, and decorate a whimsical mobile in the gallery. Continue reading
Printmaking
Take a look at Jose Guadelupe Posada’s work and carve a cartoon of a special moment in your life into linoleum to create a block print. Continue reading
March 11, 2012
Stop Motion Commotion
Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. Continue reading
Elizabeth Murray
Looking at the work of Elizabeth Murray, come learn how create dynamic and distinctively shaped compositions using foam shapes. Continue reading
Guest Artist Workshop with Avani Patel
Learn about different types of textiles from around the the world and have the opportunity to create your own textile out of fabric and paper. Continue reading
March 12, 2012
Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds
Visitors will work closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists to sculpt plants, animals and beyond. Continue reading
March 14, 2012
Puppet TV
Each Wednesday Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors in the creation of and performance with various types of puppets. Continue reading
March 15, 2012
Keyboard Creationz
Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! Continue reading
March 16, 2012
Serious Set Building
Visitors will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds, interior and exterior sets for upcoming CMA films. Continue reading
Guest Artist Workshop with Avani Patel
Learn about different types of textiles from around the the world and have the opportunity to create your own textile out of fabric and paper. Continue reading
Bring-Your-Own Printing Studio
Every Friday, participants are invited to experiment with different techniques in printmaking including silkscreening, block prints, and mono prints. Local Printer and Artist Caroline McAuliffe will guide young artists in creating your own designs and teaching printmaking skills. Print your original design on a t-shirt or tote- Bring your own or purchase one at CMA. Continue reading
March 17, 2012
Stop Motion Commotion
Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. Continue reading