Peacetime: Communal Drawing in Times Square [July 17] Free Community Artmaking Sunday, July 17, 2022 11 AM to 12:30 PM Times Square Times Square, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Photo by Michael Hull Each Sunday morning in July, artists of all ages are invited to converge on Times Square to draw and visualize peace together, These free drawing sessions will be complemented by musical performances from Nicholas Ryan Gant , Niama Safia Sandy, and Oludaré Bernard. Building on Moon Folk: Passages Toward Greater Understanding , a collaborative mural created by renowned artist Tomashi Jackson and NYC youth aged 4-12, Peacetime invites participants to reflect on the artworks created for Moon Folk and expand on their themes through Jackson’s “talkdraw” format: simultaneous free-drawing and conversation promoting deep listening, mindfulness and creative connection. This series is co-presented by Children’s Museum of the Arts and Times Square Arts as a part of #TSQLIVE summer programming by Times Square Alliance. Programs at Children's Museum of the Arts are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Donate Now

11/28/23 Interviews "The connections that children make and the worlds they build when making art is truly magical." Artist Christopher Daharsh on his childhood easel and the artistic influence of his grandmother. Click to expand media gallery. CMA's end-of-year artwork sale raises essential funds for free arts education in NYC schools whose arts programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. These works – starting at $100 – have been generously donated by celebrated artists who uphold our belief that all children are artists deserving of the materials, access, and encouragement to allow their creativity to soar. Below, meet contributing artist Christopher Daharsh . Christopher as a young artist Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? I remember being supported by my parents as an artist from a very young age. My dad is an artist so I got a lot of encouragement from him. I remember this technicolor child's easel I got for my birthday one year that I loved so much…It folded down to a table and even had storage for a big pad of paper and supplies. I remember setting it up in the kitchen and drawing for hours with my parents doing chores or drawing and painting with me. I was never given coloring books…only blank paper and canvas. What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Follow your instincts, keep learning every single day, and make work that inspires you to make more. Dive deeper, and find yourself. Christopher painting during a workshop at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, NE How does working with children inspire you? I taught children's art classes in Kansas City just after college and loved seeing how free and inventive children's imaginations can be. The connections they make and the worlds they can build when making art is truly magical. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? I was privileged to have grown up around art from the start; it was always a given. I always dreamt about being an astronaut or scientist, but I knew I wanted to be an artist when I realized I could draw and imagine those worlds (and new ones) through art. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? I remember my grandma taking me to the Denver Contemporary Art Museum as a child and seeing installation art for the first time. I was amazed by the power that art had in all forms – small, large, rectangular or unbounded – to impact someone's experience and perspective. My grandma studied art history in college so a lot of encouragement and opportunities came from her as well. Christopher Daharsh Dawn Visitation oil on linen over panel Buy Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 5/23/24 Artists in Schools Making Musical Instruments at PS 69X Dispatches from CMA Artist Instructor Larkin Grimm's fourth and fifth grade class at PS 69X. NEXT IN

Outdoors for Autism 2022 Free Community Artmaking Saturday, June 11, 2022 11 AM to 2:30 PM Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park (Mullaly Park) 1055 Jerome Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP You bring a blanket, we'll bring the fun! Families of children with autism are invited to spend a free afternoon of fun, entertainment, and connection in the Bronx during Outdoors for Autism presented by IncludeNYC . CMA Artists in Residence will lead children of all ages in contact paper collage and reflective clay sculpture artmaking projects. Other activities throughout the day include sports, music, dancing, yoga, and information resources provided by event partners Special Olympics of New York, KEEN New York, and Extreme Kids and Crew. Refreshments will be provided. This event focuses on young people with autism, age 0 – 18, and their families, but all are welcome. This free event is made possible by the New York City Council Autism Initiative. Donate Now

Open Studio: Pop Art Free Community Artmaking Thursday, March 28, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Pauline Boty, It’s a Man’s World I, 1964, oil on canvas with collage © The Estate of Pauline Boty Christine Wang, Green Tea Cake, 2016. Photo courtesy of the artist. Robert Indiana with his 'LOVE' sculpture in Central Park, New York City, 1971. Photo by Jack Mitchell / Getty Images. Pop Art emerged as a form of resistance to traditional art forms, surprising and delighting viewers with humorous, edgy depictions of the popular media. After learning about British and American pop artists Pauline Boty , Robert Indiana , and Christine Wang , children will select an object as their subject matter, then create four different depictions of that object using brightly colored paints. About Open Studio Open Studio at Pier 57 invites children to explore hands-on projects across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Each session introduces children to the elements and principles of art while surveying artists across generations and continents. Specially designed for children on the Autism Spectrum but welcoming to all, each session is multisensory focused. Participants will explore art materials (such as clay, paper, or textiles) at their own pace alongside movement breaks and ample time for storytelling and social interaction. Open Studio is recommended for ages 12 & under. What To Expect This activity takes place in the Community Classrooms at Pier 57, located just beyond the food hall. The program’s curriculum is rooted in accessible artmaking practices and Children’s Museum of the Arts’ pedagogy of Look, Make, Share. Take a peek at one of our virtual Inclusives lessons, catered to children with Autism, that families can try at home: here ! Please be advised this is not a dropoff session. While caregivers are welcome to stay with their children, families are encouraged to enjoy the extraordinary setting of Pier 57 in the adjacent Family Living Room for the duration of the session. Caregivers are advised to remain on the premises while children are working. Image Credit: Pauline Boty, It’s a Man’s World I , 1964, oil on canvas with collage © The Estate of Pauline Boty Children's Museum of the Arts' Open Studio at Pier 57 is generously supported by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Ruth Foundation for the Arts, William Talbott Hillman Foundation, The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Google Community Grants Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harriet Ames Charitable Trust, The Cowles Charitable Trust, and the Viniar Family Foundation. Additional support is provided, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Donate Now

Peacetime: Communal Drawing in Times Square [July 10] Free Community Artmaking Sunday, July 10, 2022 11 AM to 12:30 PM Times Square Times Square, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP peacetime-creditmichaelhull-34_edited.jpg Each Sunday morning in July, artists of all ages are invited to converge on Times Square to draw and visualize peace together, These free drawing sessions will be complemented by musical performances from Nicholas Ryan Gant , Niama Safia Sandy, and Oludaré Bernard. Building on Moon Folk: Passages Toward Greater Understanding , a collaborative mural created by renowned artist Tomashi Jackson and NYC youth aged 4-12, Peacetime invites participants to reflect on the artworks created for Moon Folk and expand on their themes through Jackson’s “talkdraw” format: simultaneous free-drawing and conversation promoting deep listening, mindfulness and creative connection. This series is co-presented by Children’s Museum of the Arts and Times Square Arts as a part of #TSQLIVE summer programming by Times Square Alliance. Programs at Children's Museum of the Arts are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Donate Now

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 1/5/24 Artists in Schools Airplanes, Chimneys, and Ballerinas Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. NEXT IN

1/16/24 Artists in Schools Oil Pastels and Mosaic Grouting Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. Students resumed two projects this week – oil pastels and mosaic grouting. First, students took inspiration from graffiti and street art to draw their initials using oil pastels. Oil pastels were a huge hit because they are softer than crayons, easy to blend and layer, and extremely bright! Some students even completed two or three different projects in a day. Next, we finished up our mosaic projects by adding grouting. This step-by-step process demanded both time and patience, but students were extremely satisfied with making a work that is more permanent and durable than a drawing. They used glue to fill in the gaps between the small tiles, which gave them a chance to experiment with new materials, work on their composition skills, and improve their attention to detail. Overall, it was a great success! Maria's work at Hudson Guild is supported by the Emergency Arts Education Fund , which provides free arts education to NYC school communities whose art programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ three Residents Artists are currently implementing ambitious arts curriculum at each of our partner sites throughout New York City: Hudson Guild in Chelsea, Sid Miller Academy in Crown Heights, and Children’s Workshop School in the East Village. Come spring, our residents will showcase their students' work through exhibitions and installations across the city. Learn how you can support the work of our residents here . NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

5/14/23 Kids Art 7 Mother's Day Moments from CMA's Permanent Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. So Jung Rim Mother's Love for A Child Age 10 American Embassy School New Delhi, India Apple Algara Untitled Age 12 Philippines Effie Spanellis India Age 10 American Embassy School New Delhi, India Lamya Kharusi My Mother Age 5 The Sultan's School Seeb, Oman Phigoon "Took-Ta" Sankoat My Family Age 10 Lemsuree Primary School Thailand Saji Alone in Life Age 10 St. Clare's Convent Girls School Thrissur, India Norbu My Grateful Parents Age 10 Tibetan Children's Village Dharamsala Cantt, Tibet NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

3/11/24 Artists in Schools Brooch Project: High-Low Relief Sculptures Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. Click to expand media gallery. Students dipped their toes into a multi-lesson project creating their very own brooch jewelry! The process includes sculpting their forms from air-dry clay, applying paint, then gluing a brooch pin on the back. Because the back of the brooch has to be completely flat, students took the opportunity to learn about high-low relief sculptures. Students loved looking at Ron Nagle ’s intricately designed miniature artworks and discussing how vibrant color choices can bring attention to even the smallest of sculptures. Ron Nagle, Handsome Drifter, Ceramic, glaze, catalyzed polyurethane, epoxy resin, 3.75 x 4 x 3 inches, 2015. Courtesy of Matthew Marks Gallery. One student made a very delicate form that unfortunately cracked the next day. She didn’t let this setback stop her and figured out the cause of the crack. After some creative problem solving, she decided to sculpt her new form on cardstock to prevent the crack from happening again. Noormah’s work at Children’s Workshop School is supported by the Emergency Arts Education Fund , which provides free arts education to NYC school communities whose art programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ three Residents Artists are currently implementing ambitious arts curriculum at each of our partner sites throughout New York City: Hudson Guild in Chelsea, Sid Miller Academy in Crown Heights, and Children’s Workshop School in the East Village. Come spring, our residents will showcase their students' work through exhibitions and installations across the city. Learn how you can support the work of our residents here . NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now