Misaki Kawai – Love from Mt. Pom Pom »
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.
Calendar of Events
upcoming Events
March 14, 2012
May 21, 2012
Chalk Pastel Portraits »
Inspired by the portraits of artist, Lucas Samaras, create self-portraits with chalk and pastel.
Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds »
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.
May 23, 2012
Costume Exploration »
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!
Puppet TV »
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.
May 24, 2012
Keyboard Creationz »
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.
Map Your Imaginary Land »
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!
May 25, 2012
Serious Set Building »
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 for upcoming CMA films.
Wave Your Flag in the Air! »
Learn how to silkscreen and design your own flag to wave high in the air using graphic stencils!
My Favorite Grandmother with Marie Christine Katz »
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.
May 26, 2012
Sand Sculptures »
Make sand sculptures like artist, Anish Kapoor’s ‘White Sand, Red Millet, Many flowers” using cardboard, clay, glue and sand.
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
May 27, 2012
Everyday Objects: A Series »
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.
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
- Drop Off ClassesseparatorWeekend Classes
Art In Focus: Photoshop »
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 and imaginative expression.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
May 28, 2012
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds »
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.
103 Charlton is Closed for Memorial Day »
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.
May 30, 2012
Puppet TV »
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.
May 31, 2012
Keyboard Creationz »
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.
June 1, 2012
Serious Set Building »
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 for upcoming CMA films.
June 2, 2012
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
June 3, 2012
Master’s Series »
Create your own masterpiece. Work with our Teaching Artists to explore classical themes and techniques used by some of the masters.
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
June 4, 2012
Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds »
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.
Adventures in Color »
Explore the world of color through a variety of collaborative 2D and 3D projects.
June 6, 2012
Puppet TV »
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.
Exploring Textiles »
Join us each week as we explore new forms of textile design, including sewing, weaving, collaging, and more.
CMA Pier Pop Up on Pier 25 »
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday on Hudson River Park’s Pier 25 for mixed media projects and large-scale collaborative workshops, all of which are inspired by the unique waterfront environment that surrounds us.
June 7, 2012
Keyboard Creationz »
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.
Sculpture Series »
Join us as we explore the world of art-making with a series of hands-on 3D workshops.
CMA Pier Pop Up on Pier 25 »
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday on Hudson River Park’s Pier 25 for mixed media projects and large-scale collaborative workshops, all of which are inspired by the unique waterfront environment that surrounds us.
June 8, 2012
Serious Set Building »
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 for upcoming CMA films.
Your Night At the Museum »
Children’s Museum of the Arts’ Young Professionals Committee invites you to take over 103 Charlton Street for our 3nd Annual Summer Benefit, Your Night at the Museum.
June 9, 2012
Contemporary Artist Series »
Explore the world of contemporary art with a series of experimental art projects, inspired by today’s artists.
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
2nd Saturday’s at The Highline »
Join CMA on NYC’s Highline every second Saturday of the month for hands-on workshops inspired by elevated city views from the park.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
June 10, 2012
Master’s Series »
Create your own masterpiece. Work with our Teaching Artists to explore classical themes and techniques used by some of the masters.
Stop Motion Commotion »
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.
Free Art Island Outpost »
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.
June 11, 2012
Tiny Creatures, Tiny Worlds »
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.
Adventures in Color »
Explore the world of color through a variety of collaborative 2D and 3D projects.
General Hours
CMA will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Find us on Governors Island from 11 AM- 3 PM for free hands on workshops.
CMA will also be closed for the 4th of July.
| MONDAY | 12-5 PM |
| TUESDAY | CLOSED |
| WEDNESDAY | 12-5 PM |
| THURSDAY | 12-6 PM |
| FRIDAY | 12-6 PM |
| SATURDAY | 10 AM- 5 PM |
| SUNDAY | 10 AM- 5 PM |