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Portrait Drawing with Bea Scaccia Free Community Artmaking Saturday, May 14, 2022 12 PM to 1 PM JDJ Gallery 373 Broadway, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Bea Scaccia A belief in physiognomic principles Acrylic on canvas 2021 Children's Museum of the Arts families are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of art activities and an artist-led tour of Bea Scaccia: With Their Striking Features at JDJ . Bea will lead children in a portrait drawing activity, focusing each other's clothes, hair, and other adornments instead of facial features. With Their Striking Features marks Italian multidisciplinary artist Bea Scaccia 's debut exhibition with JDJ and her first solo exhibition of paintings. At the heart of Scaccia’s practice is the need to create characters and visual archetypes — often genderless, faceless, and ageless — as a means to understand herself and others. Much like ourselves, the characters in Scaccia’s paintings, drawings and animations arm themselves with costumes and possessions that speak to the roles they are trying to perform, and the identities they are attempting to embody, particularly with respect to issues of class and gender. This exhibition focuses on a new body of paintings developed over the last two years, in which Scaccia’s characters appear to be entirely engulfed by their finery: hair, jewels, lace, tassels, fur, ribbons and crystals are piled on top of each other to points of absurdity. These objects evoke a sense of laborious costume and style that is linked to traditional and stereotypical notions of feminine beauty. Beatrice Scaccia (b. 1978, Frosinone, Italy, lives and works in New York) is an artist and writer. Her visual works, which take the form of drawings, paintings, and digital animations, explore the absurdity of the human condition. She has had solo exhibitions at venues including the Katonah Museum of Art, New York (2021); Cuchifritos Gallery, New York (2014); and Ugo Ferranti Gallery, Rome (2010). Her work has been included in group exhibitions at Magazzino Italian Art, New York (2020); The Center for the less Good Idea, Johannesburg (2020); American University’s Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C. (2016); and AIR Gallery, New York (2011), among others. Her work is included in several public and private collections, including the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the Portland Museum of Art. 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

Peacetime: Communal Drawing in Times Square [July 24] Free Community Artmaking Sunday, July 24, 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 "When I started drawing with a pencil, it felt like the most natural thing in the world to me and I knew that I would never want to stop." Artist Emilie Louise Gossiaux on discovering drawing as her superpower and viewing landscape paintings at the New Orleans Museum of Art. 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 Emilie Louise Gossiaux . Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? I just remember drawing all the time in my notebooks at school, or in front of the TV at home, or at night in bed in my room. I loved to draw my own characters and create my own world for them. That was my favorite thing to do in elementary school – I loved it so much because it felt like a secret power. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? I don’t really remember when I learned how to draw, or when I knew I could be an artist. But when I started drawing with a pencil, it felt like the most natural thing in the world to me and I knew that I would never want to stop. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? I remember going to the New Orleans Museum of Art and seeing paintings in real life for the first time. I would stand and stare in front of large landscape paintings and feel so much emotion. That was when I wanted to learn how to paint. What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Don’t let anyone, including adults, discourage you from your passion for art, and always be true to yourself. Surround yourself with friends and things that inspire you, and know that it’s cool to be different. Emilie Louise Gossiaux Atomic Tangerine Garden ballpoint pen and crayon on paper Buy Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Open Studio: Illustrations: Bihzad’s Miniatures to Kusama’s Mermaid Free Community Artmaking Thursday, February 22, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Jacob Lawerence, Brownstones, 1958. Egg tempera on hardboard, 31 1/2 x 37 1/4 in. (80 x 94.9 cm). Collection of Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries; Gift of Chauncey and Catherine Waddell © Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries. Artwork © Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, courtesy of the Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation. Kamal al-din Bihzad, Alexander the Great and the seven sages, folio from Khamsa of Nizami, 900-1494/85, British Library, London, UK. Kusama.png We look at illustrations every day in our textbooks, on social media, and even in the subway – but did you know that the history of illustration dates back over 600 years? Children will look at early examples by Kamal al-din Bihzad , a Persian artist whose miniature paintings included details of manuscripts and served as royal gifts to the Iranian family. We’ll compare and contrast these illustrations with contemporary works by Jacob Lawrence and Yayoi Kusama , then create our own storyboards using only visual components (no words!) 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: Jacob Lawrence, Brownstones , 1958. Egg tempera on hardboard, 31 1/2 x 37 1/4 in. (80 x 94.9 cm). Collection of Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries; Gift of Chauncey and Catherine Waddell © Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries. Artwork © Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, courtesy of the Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation. 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. 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

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Lunar New Year Artmaking Party: Paper Lantern Decoupage Free Community Artmaking Sunday, February 18, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Children participate in a lion dance demonstration during CMA's Lunar New Year Festival in 2018. Welcome the Year of the Dragon with food and festivities at Pier 57 's Lunar New Year celebration! Participants of all ages are invited to make a wish for the new year while decorating paper lanterns, then show off their creations in our very own indoor parade. This program is part of Lunar New Year presented by Pier 57 in collaboration with Nom Wah and Local Roots . The event also features lion dancing, food demonstrations, music by YiuYiu 瑤瑤 , and more. About the Program During Lunar New Year celebrations, paper lanterns hold a special significance. They are considered symbols that guide good luck and fortune into homes, representing the wish for a bright and prosperous future. Families are encouraged to think of a wish for the upcoming year and consider which patterns or colors might best represent or express that wish. Participants will arrange fabric and colored paper on lanterns, then use decoupage glue to hold our decorations in place. After assembling their lanterns, families are welcome to showcase their creations in an indoor lantern parade. 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. 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. 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

6/15/24 Kids Art 5 Summer Hobbies from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Amy Liu Camping at Night Age 11 Evergreen Art Studio Fremont, California David Liu The Baseball Game Age 10 Evergreen Art Studio Fremont, California Aline Hitti Fish Age 10 International School of Choueifat Dubai, United Arab Emirates David Liu The Baseball Game Age 10 Evergreen Art Studio Fremont, California Andy Laing My Backyard Age 6 Evergreen Art Studio Fremont, California NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

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Open Studio: Dream Playgrounds Free Community Artmaking Thursday, September 21, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Tampines Watermelon Playground, Singapore. Built in 1989, the playground was designed as a nod to the area’s rural fruit farms before the town was developed. New York City is dotted with parks and playgrounds, like the vibrant Little Island just outside our window at Pier 57. Now it's your chance to envision and craft your very own playground. Where will it spring to life? What wonders will it hold? Join us to shape your very own playground masterpiece. 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