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

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

Open Studio: NYC Architecture Free Community Artmaking Monday, September 18, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Set pieces for the upcoming production of ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! created by kids in Open Studio at Pier 57 New York City’s diverse architecture inspires us everyday – the blend of old and new, tall and short, wide and slim. Now it's your turn to craft your dream cityscape using shapes, sizes, and colors that spark your imagination. Join us in shaping the NYC of your dreams! About Open Studio at Pier 57 Taking place Mondays and Thursdays, Open Studio at Pier 57 invites children to explore hands-on projects across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Specially designed for children on the Autism Spectrum but welcoming to all, each Inclusives 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. What To Expect Sessions are led by CMA Artist Instructors Emma Waldman and JT Baldassarre and are inspired by historic and contemporary New York City art and artists. 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 ! 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. 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, First Republic Bank, The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Google Community Grants Fund, Amazon, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harriet Ames Charitable Trust, The Cowles Charitable Trust, Hammitt, and the Viniar Family Foundation. Donate Now

Open Studio [May 25] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, May 25, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Open Studio at Pier 57 invites children to explore hands-on projects across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Specially designed for children on the Autism Spectrum but welcoming to all, each Inclusives 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. What To Expect Sessions are led by veteran CMA Artist Instructor Emma Waldman and are inspired by historic and contemporary New York City artists. Each session includes hands-on artmaking, storytelling, and plenty of interactive communication and fun. Children will have ample time to express their ideas and explore their creativity through multisensory-focused projects and materials. 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 ! 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. 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, First Republic Bank, The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Google Community Grants Fund, Amazon, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harriet Ames Charitable Trust, The Cowles Charitable Trust, Hammitt, and the Viniar Family Foundation. Donate Now

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

Hold Me Benefit Exhibition & Cocktail Reception Thursday, October 6, 2022 6 PM to 9 PM The Future Perfect 8 St Lukes Pl, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP You're invited to the celebratory reception of Children’s Museum of the Arts' benefit exhibition and auction curated by the architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas with the leading platform for collectible contemporary design, The Future Perfect , on Thursday, October 6 from 6 PM to 9 PM . The reception celebrates the incredible work of Harriet Taub , who served as the Executive Director of Materials for the Arts (MFTA) for over 20 years, and remains a beloved friend and mentor to cultural organizations citywide. Entitled Hold Me , the exhibit explores the intersection of design, childhood, and play culling from diverse artists and artisans across the globe. This special presentation is on view from October 3-7, 2022 at The Future Perfect’s exceptional 5-story townhouse located in the West Village in tandem with an exclusive online auction powered by Artsy . Bid on one-of-a-kind artworks while enjoying exquisite seasonal hors d’oeuvres from Blue Lion and refreshments by Wandering Barman, Topo Chico , and Tara Chardonnay from Ventisquero Winery in Chile's Atacama Desert — all for an extraordinary cause. Guests will also be treated to a special acapella performance from Nicholas Ryan Gant. Individual Tickets: $275 — Individual Ticket $700 — Two Tickets + 1 Limited Edition Print by Tommy Coleman Executive Tickets: Collector $5,000 — 4 Tickets + 1 Limited Edition Print by Tommy Coleman Connoisseur $10,000 — 6 Tickets + 2 Limited Edition Prints by Tommy Coleman Platinum Patron $25,000 — 10 Tickets + 5 Limited Edition Prints by Tommy Coleman Executive-level tickets include a one-page personalized message option to be included in the evening’s printed program. Select ticket options include a limited edition tricolor risograph 8.5 x 11″ print by Tommy Coleman printed by Endless Editions . Individual prints are available to purchase for $150. About Harriet Taub Harriet Taub is the former Executive Director of Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and one of the largest creative reuse centers in the U.S. Its mission is to keep valuable materials from heading to the landfill, and in turn give these donated items away for free to non-profit arts organizations and public schools in New York City. The New York Times described the program as “like a Kmart reimagined as Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.” Harriet joined the organization in 1998 and later co-founded and helmed its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and community arts programming. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Taub asserted that “without question, the thing I am most proud of and they can put it on my tombstone, is that I helped start the Education Program” at Friends of Materials for the Arts. Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education and spent her early career in education, then fashion (starting her own children’s clothing line, Bumblewear). In 1979, Taub co-produced a documentary film called Sosúa about a community of Jewish refugees who found refuge from Hitler in the Dominican Republic. She is a 2017 recipient of the Sloan Award for public service, colloquially referred to as the “Oscars for public servants.” In 2022, she received a Giraffe Award from second grade students at All Saints Episcopal School in Hoboken, NJ in recognition of her volunteer work with The Lighthouse, a local nonprofit that supports recent asylees and refugees, and as someone who, like a giraffe, sticks their neck out for others. Harriet retired at the beginning of the pandemic and we are pleased to honor and thank her in this way for her over two decades of service to the NYC arts and educational communities. About Rafael de Cárdenas Rafael de Cárdenas is a designer and creative director based in New York. Since 2006, he has maintained a multifaceted international practice encompassing residential and commercial interiors, architecture, furniture design, art advisory, and brand development. De Cárdenas and his studio, Rafael de Cárdenas, Ltd., have been the recipients of numerous awards and were the subject of a book-length monograph published by Rizzoli in 2017. His projects for clients including Nike, Kenzo, Baccarat, Glossier, Cartier, and Nordstrom – as well as numerous private individuals – span the U.S., Europe, and Asia. About The Future Perfect The Future Perfect was founded by David Alhadeff in 2003 and has become one of the world’s foremost contemporary design galleries. From its inception, The Future Perfect has been distinguished by its thoroughly creative and ebullient vision and strong curatorial focus, which showcases studio-created works alongside one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces that adhere to Alhadeff’s mission: the coalescence of playfulness, craftsmanship, and innovation. Now in its 20th year, The Future Perfect’s prestigious gallery program is tailored to its unique locations in North America, with residential exhibition spaces in Manhattan’s West Village, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills. By design, each space is a highly customized environment that presents exclusive, site-specific exhibitions from cutting-edge contemporary artists and designers, complemented by an eclectic mix of contemporary production and gallery pieces — all of which can be discovered under one roof. The non-tax deductible portion of an individual ticket is $100. Contributions are fully tax deductible. 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

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