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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4/21/23 Reflections Port-Inspired Cityscapes Click to expand media gallery. Kids took a cue from Pier 57 ’s storied history as a maritime port to create multimedia cityscapes out of modeling clay, ribbon, assorted paper, and other art materials of their choosing. Taking inspiration from the land, air, and sea, young artists sculpted everything from a colorful multi-story tower, to a hot air balloon, and even a cove fit for a pirate. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Ciana Malchione Artist in Residence 2021-22 Children's Museum of the Arts Ciana Malchione is an illustrator and educator based in NYC, originally from a small mushroom-farming town in Pennsylvania. Her signature geometric style is an ever-changing dance between pattern, texture, and shape. She obtained her BFA from Cooper Union and currently works at her alma mater as Program Coordinator of The Saturday Program, which has provided free arts and architecture classes to NYC's public high school students since 1968. Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Children’s Books Reading Lists Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Children’s Books 3/15/22 Donate Now Since 1988

Open Studio: Surrealism & The Imagination Free Community Artmaking Thursday, March 14, 2024 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Leonora Carrington, And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur, 1953, oil on canvas. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Gift of Joan H. Tisch © 2024 Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Inka Essenhigh, Blue Moss, 2021, enamel on canvas Nathaniel Mary Quinn, The Comedian, 2017, giclee print on Hahnemuhle German Etching paper. Published by the Brooklyn Museum. Learn all about the Surrealist art movement, then use various types of paper to create your own journal to store your thoughts, hopes, and fantasies. Artists will take a deep dive into the dreams and myths that form the basis of this fantastical style, including works by Leonora Carrington , Nathaniel Mary Quinn , and Inka Essenhigh. 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: Leonora Carrington, And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur, 1953, oil on canvas. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Gift of Joan H. Tisch © 2024 Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. 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

Family Portraits Inspired by Njideka Akunyili Crosby Art Class for Children With Autism Saturday, June 18, 2022 9:30 AM to 11 AM Virtual Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Njideka Akunyili Crosby Mama, Mummy and Mamma (Predecessors #2) 2014 Acrylic, transfers, colored pencil and charcoal on paper Take a look at the work of Njideka Akunyili Crosby and reimagine an extraordinary portrait of your loved ones. Taking place on Saturday mornings, these live virtual classes led by veteran CMA Teaching Artist Emma Waldman provide a free opportunity for children of all ages with Autism spectrum disorders to participate in a variety of tactile art-making experiences. Classes are specifically designed to help children develop social skills, creative problem-solving strategies, and self-expression through art and storytelling. The program’s supportive environment also strengthens family ties and builds a sense of community for families affected by Autism spectrum disorders. 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. Children's Museum of the Arts' Inclusives Program is generously funded by the Rose M. Badgeley Charitable Trust. Additional support is provided by Liselotte and Robin Vince, the Barbara Hunt McLanahan Memorial Fund, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, the Jennifer & Jonathan Soros Foundation, The Robert Lehman Foundation, the Louis Legacy Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Donate Now

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Aaron Levi Garvey Founder Long Road Projects Aaron Levi Garvey is a Jewish-American Curator and Historian working and lecturing in Modern and Contemporary Arts and Culture. Currently, Garvey is the Chief Curator of the Andy Warhol Museum. Recent exhibitions include The Hudson Eye, a 10-day and 14-venue arts focused program in Hudson, New York; Migratory Roots by Kevin Brisco at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University; Invisible Thread at The Baker Museum–Artis Naples; Flashing the Leather and The Drowned group exhibitions at Alabama Contemporary, Ephemera Obscura at the Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans and Manon Bellet's MEMO and Shikeith’s notes towards becoming a spill both at Atlanta Contemporary. Garvey has worked with Creative Capital for the Visual Arts grant award review panels as both an Evaluator and Grant Reader in 2014 and 2018 and most recently has been a visiting curator and lecturer at the University of Florida, The Baker Museum–Artis Naples, Florida State University, University of Iowa, The Assembly Room, and a collaborating curator with Independent Curators International. Beyond his work within museums and universities, Garvey co-founded the Long Road Projects Foundation, a non-profit residency program and edition-publishing house for both emerging and established artists to work on experimental projects, publish unique editions and community engagements. Donate Now Since 1988

10/5/23 Interviews "I have particular memories of being transfixed by the displays of gemstones and wanting to return to them upon each visit." Artist Shayna Miller on planting as artmaking. Click to expand media gallery. Great artists make artists. And to prove that point, over 70 of today's greatest have contributed their work in support of Children's Museum of the Arts' Emergency Arts Education Fund , establishing utterly ambitious art programs in New York City schools that need them most. Bidding for the online auction concludes Thursday, October 19 at 12 PM EDT . Bid now. Bid often. Bid here. Below, meet auction artist Shayna Miller . Shayna as a young artist Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? I always remember wanting to make things whenever I could. I remember building bird houses each summer and painting them at an arboretum where I also got to learn how to grow vegetables. Maybe I am still trying to solve the same problem of how to paint a sculpture. Planting also feels very related to making for me. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? There was not a defining moment. I was always making things. I didn’t know what it meant for an artist to maintain a studio and show their work until I was studying at my undergraduate institution and was working with faculty who were artists. Even though I was always taking art classes as a child, I did not realize that was something that I could actually pursue. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? I remember frequently visiting a small, local museum near where I grew up in Northern New Jersey. I have particular memories of being transfixed by the displays of gemstones and wanting to return to them upon each visit. It is interesting to think back on this because I am interested in what appears as unnatural color that can indeed be found in nature. Later on, they installed a permanent exhibition of a large collection of historical mechanical / musical automata. As objects, the automata are strange, theatrical, and unwieldy, often taking on the form of a human body that performs an action like playing an instrument or writing. Recently, I have been thinking about a scene from the film Night at the Museum where Ben Stiller pulls a pitchfork out of Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting. There is some sort of conversation between a painting that starts to move and gains an additional function and the automata. Shayna Miller 9.17.22 oil on canvas over shaped panel Bid Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now