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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12/31/23 Artists in Schools Maria's Reflections: December CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli on her December projects at Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. December was all about the foundations of two-dimensional design and different materials and media, including oil pastels, mosaic tiles, metal wire, and even vegetables! By the end of the month, we transitioned into three-dimensional design. We started the month learning about the life and work of fellow New Yorker Jean-Michel Basquiat . Students drew their names or initials, street art style. I was surprised to see how the students quickly responded to my invitation to use graffiti to express their feelings, and many of them promptly shared their emotions. Students really enjoy using art to way to say something out loud without being judged. Next, we embarked on our big mosaic project. First, we learned about artists Alma Thomas and Sam Gilliam and historical examples of ancient Roman and Sicilian mosaics. The project was split into three phases: (1) drawing the work on paper (2) gluing on colored glass tiles (3) grouting the mosaic. The results were exquisite. This was the first time that we worked on the same project for multiple days. It was challenging for many reasons: first, the lack of continuity prevented many of them from finishing the project; and second, because of their excessive self-criticism, some students contemplated starting the project over several times. Not everyone could quickly grasp the process of sketching, gluing, and grouting due to the challenge of accurately filling the original sketch with tiny colored glass, leading to some frustration. For those who managed to finish the work, it was a great success. The students loved using grouting to fill the gaps between the small tiles, and they were delighted with making a work that looked more permanent and durable than a drawing. They loved to experiment with new materials, work on composition, and improve their attention to detail. This was the first step to learning to navigate a step-by-step process that demanded both time and patience. By the end of the project, students understood the importance of consistency. Our final two-dimensional design class was an hit – vegetable printing! Students had fun cutting and carving vegetables to use them as stamps. It was a very fun and messy activity and perfect for getting in the pre-holiday mood! I initially thought the project would be a disaster because some students could not stand the smell of onions or garlic, and their first reaction was disgust. However, in the end, they all enjoyed the activity and the outcome was extremely positive. To transition to our first three-dimensional design lesson, I invited the kids to "draw in the air" just as Alexander Calder did with his mobile sculptures. After learning about kinetic art and studying examples of Calder’s abstract sculptures, students experimented with balance, equilibrium, and lightness by creating a "mobile" sculpture that moves when the wind blows. I was happily surprised to discover the kid's extraordinary ability to work with metal wires and create fantastic three-dimensional forms. I have many memorable moments from this month's lessons ... A nice moment was when a student recognized Basquiat's dinosaur and exclaimed, "Oh, so that's the artist who made it!" Kids also enjoyed oil pastels because they are softer than crayons, can be blended in, layered, and mixed, and they are very bright. The result was excellent; some students finished two or three projects in one day. Another nice moment was when I introduced them to the mosaic technique. They loved the tiny bits of colored glass, especially second and third graders. They considered it a precious material and showed great enthusiasm for the new medium! 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

10/5/23 Interviews "Just like authors read all their peers and those that came before them, artists need to consume imagery." Artist Leslie Weissman on her first studio visit...in fifth grade! 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 Leslie Weissman . Leslie as a young artist Leslie's childhood artwork Artwork by Leslie's son Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? I started painting in an artist's basement when I was in elementary school. It was set up like a professional studio. She gave weekly art lessons. I painted in oils as a kid – my brother and parents still have some of the paintings I made hanging in their homes! What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Paint, sketch, and draw as much as possible and read about art and philosophy to help develop your foundation. Go to museums and galleries…just like authors read all their peers and those that came before them, artists need to consume imagery. How does working with children inspire you? Uncomplicated and unbiased creativity – the more we know and think, we overthink and over-engineer and lose the sense of immediacy and the organic intimacy with our creativity. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? As early as my memory of thoughts started, so maybe first grade. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? My best memory was visiting George Segal at his home and studio with Ronald Feldman with my fifth grade art class. We did a segment on making pop art and the Feldmans were my classmates' parents and arranged for the visit. My first studio visit was as a fifth grader…amazing! Leslie Weissman Upward and intertwined spray paint, acrylic, oil on linen Bid Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

6/4/24 Kids Art 4 Dinosaurs from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Arif Rioz Fantasy Age 11 International School of Choueifat Damascus, Syria Samya Al Busaidy Dinosaur Age 7 The Sultan's School Seeb, Oman Jonathan Marin Age 8 Lavelle School for the Blind Bronx, NY Heron Mochny Life Age 11 American Embassy School New Delhi, India NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

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Little Artists: Selects from CMA's Permanent Collection Curated by Justin Teodoro Exhibition Thursday, July 7, 2022 All Day Ace Hotel Brooklyn 252 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Installation View Rachel Yoes Different 9/11 Collection New York, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Lucy Menga Portrait of Miss Dunn Age 12 Queensboro Community Art Center Queens, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Gladys Fernandez My Dog Grade 8 Lavelle School for the Blind Bronx, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Unknown Artist ca. 1938 Joseph Solman Collection, USA Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Halimah Kennedy We All Stick Together Age 12 St. Agatha Home for Children, PS 17X Bronx, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Gerald Repp Street Scene Age 11 Kuniyoshi Collection Queensboro Community Art Center Queens, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Witty Huang Age 8 Relax Ourselves Evergreen Art Studio Fremont, CA Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Tina Steffanatos Age 5 1/2 Rainbow Over Ulster County St. Agatha Home for Children, PS 17X Bronx, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Maria Ingiotti WPA-Kuniyoshi Collection Greenwich House Workshop New York, NY Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Jean Pultz Age 9 USA Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Chen Ruei Celebration of Harvest Age 4 Chendu Kindergarten China Permanent Collection, Children's Museum of the Arts Children’s Museum of the Arts is pleased to present selected works from its permanent collection curated by artist, illustrator, and designer Justin Teodoro in the Gallery at Ace Hotel Brooklyn located at 252 Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The installation will be on view to the public from July 7 to September 29, 2022. “I’ve always been struck by Keith Haring ’s famous quote, “Children know something that most people have forgotten ," said Teodoro. "When Children’s Museum of the Arts approached me about this special opportunity I knew I wanted to tap into that free spirit that’s present in each and every work in their permanent collection of over 2,000 artworks created by children over the last century.” The presentation will include an intimate selection of artworks that aspires to encourage the public to rediscover their love and joy in making art without judgment. 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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