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: 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

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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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

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

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 3/22/24 Artists in Schools Zine Making: Frame-by-Frame Layouts Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. NEXT IN

10/5/23 Reflections Topsy Turvy Slides Click to expand media gallery. Open Studio at Pier 57 turned upside down and inside out as artists created artworks inspired by Melbourne-based artist Kevin Chin , whose shimmering dreamscapes connect distant lands to an exaggerated reality. Artists examined Chin's Tunnel Vision painting and discussed the difference between traditional and non-traditional landscape paintings. They loved turning their heads upside down to see what Chin’s painting looked like from an alternate point of view. Kevin Chin, Tunnel Vision , 2022 Next, students were encouraged to think of their favorite place, such as a park or playground, and render it "upside down." One artist drew a twisting slide that started in the grass went up to the sky. He explained that ihs painting depicted the opposite of what slides are, and even mentioned that his slide can lead anywhere! 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 4/2/24 Artists in Schools Zine Making: Adventures in Carbon Paper Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. NEXT IN