Events for May, 2012 | Children’s Museum of the Arts

May 2012

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		1 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery	2 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Shape Explosions Shape Explosions May 2, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inspired by Siobhan Liddell, join in on a large-scale collaborative sculpture by cutting geometric shapes and adding them to the piece. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Puppet TV Puppet TV May 2, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each Wednesday, Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors as they create and perform with various types of puppets. Explore and experiment with your creations on a live video monitor. At CMA, Gallery	3 Puppet TV Puppet TV Puppet TV Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz May 3, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! With a CMA Media Lab teaching artist as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and record with keyboards and music/podcasting software. At CMA, Sound Booth Exploring Materials: Sgraffito Exploring Materials: Sgraffito May 3, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Create Sgraffito styled paintings by using a layered scratching technique to reveal the hidden colors. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio	4 Exploring Materials: Sgraffito Exploring Materials: Sgraffito Exploring Materials: Sgraffito Exploring Materials: Sgraffito Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Misaki Kawai-Inspired Handmade Books Misaki Kawai-Inspired Handmade Books May 4, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Using brightly colored paper, fabric, collage materials, ribbon and string, we will construct our own small books for drawing and sketching. Bind and embellish your book with beaded charms, bookmarks and more. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Serious Set Building Serious Set Building May 4, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Highly creative stop-motion animated films are created by young visitors of CMA every week in the Media Lab. But before this happens, a SET is created. You will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds… At CMA, Media Lab Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families May 4, 2012 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Explore examples of folk art in your family through the artistic process of interviewing and storytelling. At CMA, Gallery	5 Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 5, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab Misaki Self Portrait Sculpture Misaki Self Portrait Sculpture May 5, 2012 10:00 pm After looking at exhibiting artist, Misaki Kawai’s work, you will build your own self-portrait miniatures from newspaper, wire, and other fun materials! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio
6 Misaki Self Portrait Sculpture Misaki Self Portrait Sculpture Misaki Self Portrait Sculpture Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery CMA is Closed For Our Spring Benefit CMA is Closed For Our Spring Benefit May 6, 2012 CMA will be not be open today during general hours as we celebrate our Spring Benefit, Imagined Worlds. At CMA Spring Benefit 2012: Imagined Worlds Spring Benefit 2012: Imagined Worlds May 6, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Honorary Co-Chairs Julianna Margulies & Keith Lieberthal, Julie & Paul Rudd and Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy invite you to Save the Date for the Children’s Museum of the Arts’ Spring Benefit 2012. This exciting event raises crucial funds to support expanding capacity… At CMA	7 Spring Benefit 2012: Imagined Worlds Spring Benefit 2012: Imagined Worlds Spring Benefit 2012: Imagined Worlds Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds May 7, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visitors will work closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists to sculpt plants, animals and beyond. Visitors may choose their subjects and receive detailed guidance or work independently. At CMA, Clay Bar Melted Collages Melted Collages May 7, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Create layered paper collages inspired by Yves Tanguy’s surreal landscapes. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio	8 Melted Collages Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery	9 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Puppet TV Puppet TV May 9, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each Wednesday, Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors as they create and perform with various types of puppets. Explore and experiment with your creations on a live video monitor. At CMA, Gallery Sea Creatures Sea Creatures May 9, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Using mixed media sculptural materials, you will create your own sea creatures, whether it is a giant squid, white whale, tiny jellyfish or a fantastical mythical being of your own imagination! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio	10 Sea Creatures Sea Creatures Sea Creatures Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Exploring Materials: Medium Transfers Exploring Materials: Medium Transfers May 10, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn how to create photo transfers using a variety of materials. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz May 10, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! With a CMA Media Lab teaching artist as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and record with keyboards and music/podcasting software. At CMA, Sound Booth	11 Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Serious Set Building Serious Set Building May 11, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Highly creative stop-motion animated films are created by young visitors of CMA every week in the Media Lab. But before this happens, a SET is created. You will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds… At CMA, Media Lab Colorful Split Fountain Prints Colorful Split Fountain Prints May 11, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn the process of silkscreen using this colorful printing technique! Bring a t-shirt or tote bag from home or purchase one at the front desk to create one-of-a kind colorful clothing! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families May 11, 2012 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Explore examples of folk art in your family through the artistic process of interviewing and storytelling At CMA, Gallery	12 Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Guest Artist: Sonia Arora- Cultural Treasures in Our Families Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Positive/Negative Shape Exploration Positive/Negative Shape Exploration May 12, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Explore the meaning of negative space and construct your own masterpiece using a variety of shapes! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 12, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab
13 Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Everyday Objects: A Series Everyday Objects: A Series May 13, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm This series of workshops will seek to illuminate the many ways of using found objects in art. Each Sunday, we will transform a dollar store object into a priceless sculpture. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 13, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab Medieval Art Medieval Art May 13, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Design your own coat or crown using colors, textures, and symbols to express the inner King or Queen in you! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Art In Focus: Design 101 Art In Focus: Design 101 May 13, 2012 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in Focus is a two-hour drop off art session for ages 8-15, and features a different topic each week. Taught by professional teaching artists, these weekend classes are designed to teach and build upon age-appropriate art-making skills while introducing students to new creative… At CMA, Art Labs	14 Art In Focus: Design 101 Art In Focus: Design 101 Art In Focus: Design 101 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery String Art String Art May 14, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inspired by artist, Sheila Hicks, you will explore the various forms of creating string art. Experiment with weaving and wrapped rope as well as any other forms of string sculptures. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds May 14, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visitors will work closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists to sculpt plants, animals and beyond. Visitors may choose their subjects and receive detailed guidance or work independently. At CMA, Clay Bar	15 Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery	16 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Puppet TV Puppet TV May 16, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each Wednesday, Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors as they create and perform with various types of puppets. Explore and experiment with your creations on a live video monitor. At CMA, Gallery	17 Puppet TV Puppet TV Puppet TV Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Create Companionship for Kawai’s Canine Create Companionship for Kawai’s Canine May 17, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Inspired by Misaki’s gigantic dog, you will make your own companion creature. You will sew your own mystical creature using cardboard and cloth. Perhaps the pink dog needs a rainbow goat friend or a striped snake buddy for the day! At CMA, Gallery Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz May 17, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! With a CMA Media Lab teaching artist as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and record with keyboards and music/podcasting software. At CMA, Sound Booth	18 Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Serious Set Building Serious Set Building May 18, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Highly creative stop-motion animated films are created by young visitors of CMA every week in the Media Lab. But before this happens, a SET is created. You will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds… At CMA, Media Lab Oversized Musical Instruments Oversized Musical Instruments May 18, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Using a style influenced by Japanese pop music and the art by artist Misaki Kawai, you will create your own oversized instruments. Make a guitar, boom box, microphone, or keyboard with cardboard, tempera paint, buttons, fabric and trim! At CMA, Gallery Art Slam- Last Party of the Season Art Slam- Last Party of the Season May 18, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Art Slam is a FREE party, exclusive for 7th-9th graders. Join us every third Friday, 6:30-9 PM for pizza, music and art. At CMA	19 Art Slam- Last Party of the Season Art Slam- Last Party of the Season Art Slam- Last Party of the Season Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Piñata Medalions Piñata Medalions May 19, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Construct a confetti system-inspired geometric pinata medallion out of cardboard, tissue paper, string and yarn. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 19, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab
20 Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Everyday Objects: A Series Everyday Objects: A Series May 20, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm This series of workshops will seek to illuminate the many ways of using found objects in art. Each Sunday, we will transform a dollar store object into a priceless sculpture. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 20, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab Galaxy Quest Galaxy Quest May 20, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Use model magic and markers to make your own planets and solar system mobile! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio	21 Galaxy Quest Galaxy Quest Galaxy Quest Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Chalk Pastel Portraits Chalk Pastel Portraits May 21, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inspired by the portraits of artist, Lucas Samaras, create self-portraits with chalk and pastel. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds May 21, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visitors will work closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists to sculpt plants, animals and beyond. Visitors may choose their subjects and receive detailed guidance or work independently. At CMA, Media Lab	22 Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery	23 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Costume Exploration Costume Exploration May 23, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm What elements of costume can you create with paper and fabric? Take a look at exhibiting artist Misaki Kawai’s costumes in the gallery for inspiration and experiment with your own attire! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Puppet TV Puppet TV May 23, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each Wednesday, Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors as they create and perform with various types of puppets. Explore and experiment with your creations on a live video monitor. At CMA, Gallery	24 Puppet TV Puppet TV Puppet TV Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz May 24, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! With a CMA Media Lab teaching artist as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and record with keyboards and music/podcasting software. At CMA, Sound Booth Map Your Imaginary Land Map Your Imaginary Land May 24, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Inspired by Mt. Pom Pom, the fantastical world that Misaki’s created at CMA, you will use collage and drawing to create maps of your own imaginary land. Explore the matierals Misaki chose to use and created your own themes, colors, creatures, landscape and more! At CMA, Gallery	25 Map Your Imaginary Land Map Your Imaginary Land Map Your Imaginary Land Map Your Imaginary Land Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Serious Set Building Serious Set Building May 25, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Highly creative stop-motion animated films are created by young visitors of CMA every week in the Media Lab. But before this happens, a SET is created. You will have the opportunity to work alongside CMA Media Lab teaching artists to create intricately detailed worlds… At CMA, Media Lab Wave Your Flag in the Air! Wave Your Flag in the Air! May 25, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn how to silkscreen and design your own flag to wave high in the air using graphic stencils! At CMA, Fine Arts Studio My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz May 25, 2012 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join performance artist Marie Christine in an artistic exploration of stories about grandmothers. Listen to stories of Marie Christine’s grandmother and then participate in a guided drawing workshop inspired by your own grandparents. At CMA	26 My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Sand Sculptures Sand Sculptures May 26, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Make sand sculptures like artist, Anish Kapoor’s ‘White Sand, Red Millet, Many flowers” using cardboard, clay, glue and sand. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 26, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost May 26, 2012 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Entering its fourth year of partnership with Governors Island, CMA’s Free Art Island Outpost programming will run every Saturday and Sunday, from 11-3 PM, inside and surrounding buildings 11 & 14 in Nolan Park. In the Community, Governors Island
27 Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Everyday Objects: A Series Everyday Objects: A Series May 27, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm This series of workshops will seek to illuminate the many ways of using found objects in art. Each Sunday, we will transform a dollar store object into a priceless sculpture. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio Stop Motion Commotion Stop Motion Commotion May 27, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Working closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists, visitors will animate their own short films. The process of stop-motion animation will be introduced and various techniques including claymation, cut-paper and pixilation will be explored. At CMA, Media Lab Art In Focus: Photoshop Art In Focus: Photoshop May 27, 2012 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in Focus is a two-hour drop off art session for ages 8-15, and features a different topic each week. Taught by professional teaching artists, these weekend classes are designed to teach and build upon age-appropriate art-making skills while introducing students to new creative… At CMA, Art Labs Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost May 27, 2012 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Entering its fourth year of partnership with Governors Island, CMA’s Free Art Island Outpost programming will run every Saturday and Sunday, from 11-3 PM, inside and surrounding buildings 11 & 14 in Nolan Park. In the Community, Governors Island	28 Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Free Art Island Outpost Free Art Island Outpost May 28, 2012 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Start your Memorial Day weekend with a weekend of hands on workshops at Governors Island! Join us from 11-3 PM for hands on workshops at Building 11 and surrounding Building 14. Learn more about Free Art Island Outpost. In the Community, Governors Island Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds May 28, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visitors will work closely with CMA Media Lab teaching artists to sculpt plants, animals and beyond. Visitors may choose their subjects and receive detailed guidance or work independently. At CMA, Media Lab 103 Charlton is Closed for Memorial Day 103 Charlton is Closed for Memorial Day May 28, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm CMA is closed for Memorial Day at 103 Charlton Street. Instead, please join us from 11-3 PM as we kick off our summer of free weekend programming on Governors Island. At CMA	29 103 Charlton is Closed for Memorial Day Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery	30 Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Puppet TV Puppet TV May 30, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each Wednesday, Media Lab teaching artists will guide visitors as they create and perform with various types of puppets. Explore and experiment with your creations on a live video monitor. At CMA, Gallery Soft Sculpture Soft Sculpture May 30, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Explore fabric textures fabrics and construct your own soft sculpture. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio	31 Soft Sculpture Soft Sculpture Soft Sculpture Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom March 14, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is proud to present an interdisciplinary art exhibition of new work by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Misaki Kawai, entitled Love from Mt. Pom Pom. At CMA, Gallery Keyboard Creationz Keyboard Creationz May 31, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stop into the CMA Media Lab Sound Booth and add a little something to the record! With a CMA Media Lab teaching artist as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and record with keyboards and music/podcasting software. At CMA, Sound Booth Print Works Print Works May 31, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Use various textures and methods to explore the art of printmaking. At CMA, Fine Arts Studio