6/30/23 Reflections No School? No Problem Click to expand media gallery. Open Studio at Pier 57 is your summer destination for all things art, food, and outdoor fun. Follow our suggested itinerary below for an art-filled day on Manhattan’s west side: Start your day by admiring the unique vistas at Little Island . Afterwards, grab lunch at Market 57 , a brand new food hall stewarded by The James Beard Foundation located inside Pier 57. Don’t forget to swing by the rooftop park and take in another breathtaking view of the city skyline. Finally, end your day with Open Studio located in the Daffodil Classroom and explore new artistic mediums and methods under the guidance of CMA Artist Instructors. The best part? CMA’s weekly Open Studio sessions are always free. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects 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

Noormah Jamal Artist in Residence 2023-24 Children's Museum of the Arts Noormah Jamal is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist. She earned her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute in 2023 and holds a BFA in Mughal Miniature painting from The National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan. Her work centers around identity and the personal baggage that people carry. Heavy in symbolism, she approaches much of her practice through a child's lens. She has exhibited extensively, including Space in Time at Rietberg Museum, Zürich, Switzerland and Canvas Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan; Sites of Ruin at Twelve Gates, Philadelphia and Drun (The insider, the outsider) at Sanat Initiative, Karachi, Pakistan. She was an Artist in Residence at VASL Karachi in 2019 and was awarded the Imran Mir Art Prize the same year. Jamal represents the Arts as a member of the Youth Development Commission in KPK Pakistan. Donate Now Since 1988

3/25/24 Artists in Schools Bodies in Motion, Angel Hair, and Dollhouses Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. Students were in for a delightful surprise when they visited Greene Naftali to view Steffani Jemison's exhibition, Bound . Not only were they able to experience the exhibition directly, but they also had the privilege of meeting the artist herself, who engaged with the children in person! The following day, back at Hudson Guild, Maria encouraged the students to push their imaginations to the limit inspired by Jemison's scholarly interest in bodies in motion. Maria asked the students to imagine themselves flying, and the outcomes were remarkable. Some envisioned themselves with butterfly wings, while others saw themselves as angels. This sparked a lively discussion, wherein one student insisted that angels were bald. Another student said that angels have black hair, while yet another student chimed in that angels definitely have gray hair! With time left in their class, children enthusiastically engaged in collaborating on the construction and decoration of a cardboard dollhouse. The end result was nothing short of spectacular, revealing their creative and collaborative spirit. 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

Open Studio: Art of Fashion Free Community Artmaking Monday, March 18, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Elsa Schiaparelli, Woman’s Dinner Dress, February 1937. Printed silk organza and synthetic horsehair. The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969. Issey Miyake © Mark C. O’Flaherty Artists are always drawing inspiration from other artists – for example, many fashion designers get their inspiration directly from virtual artists! Children will learn how artists of different disciplines inspire one another, such as Elsa Schiaparelli and her Dali-inspired lobster dress and Issey Miyake ’s signature pleats inspired by Isamu Noguchi . After sketching and collaging fashion designs based on their favorite artworks, children will have the chance to bring their ideas to life using fabric and wooden figures. 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: Elsa Schiaparelli, Woman’s Dinner Dress , February 1937. Printed silk organza and synthetic horsehair. The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Gift of Mme Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969. 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

Open Studio: Clothing as Protest Free Community Artmaking Monday, January 15, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Jae Jarrell, Urban Wall Vest, ca. 1994 Pyer Moss at New York Fashion Week 2019, courtesy Masato Onoda/WWD/REX From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter, clothing has long served as a foundation for protest. Children will look at design examples by Jae Jerrell of artist collective AfricOBRA and Kerby Jean-Raymond , founder of fashion brand Pyer Moss , as they discuss how clothing can reflect memories, culture, and identity. They’ll put their drawing skills to use as they create fashion sketches that bring awareness to today’s top issues, then recreate their designs using upcycled fabric and other materials. 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. 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: Jae Jarrell, Urban Wall Vest , ca. 1994 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. Donate Now

The Look Make Show Clare Kambhu Artist in Residence 2022-23 Children's Museum of the Arts Clare Kambhu (she/her) is an artist and educator based in Queens. In her painting practice, the attention she dedicates to commonplace surroundings of daily life leads to questions about the construction of our culture. Her current work focuses on the project of schooling and the ways in which our idiosyncratic humanness can break through within the constraints of educational institutions. She taught in New York City public schools for 9 years. Clare received her MFA in Painting from Yale School of Art. She holds a BFA in Studio Arrt and an MA in Art Education from New York University. She participated in the Art & Law Program, Bronx Museum AIM Fellowship, and apexart Travel Fellowship. Courses News Reading Lists Interviews (Authored) Interviews (Subject) Abstract Art Clare's First Course ©2023 Children's Museum of the Arts

5/16/24 Artists in Schools Visiting The High Line with Hudson Guild CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli visited the High Line with her fourth and fifth graders from Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! A huge thank you to the High Line staff and to our docent Ina for an inspiring tour of the crown jewel of Manhattan’s west side. Even though our students at Hudson Guild live mere minutes away from the High Line, many did not know the park existed, or that it was free to enter and see the artwork. During the tour, students stopped to look at Karen Davis ’ Curtain Call and admire the monumentality of the ballerina sculpture. The High Line’s numerous sitting areas prompted our students to think of the park as a giant stage! Who doesn’t love the limitless potential of the 14th Street Passage? Field trips like this one remind us why the work we do is so special. Showing students that world-class art exists in their very own backyard (for free!) — it doesn’t get any better than that. 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