Open Studio [July 17] Free Community Artmaking Monday, July 17, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP 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 artists. Each session includes hands-on artmaking, storytelling, and plenty of interactive communication and fun. Children will have ample time to express their ideas and explore their creativity through multisensory-focused projects and materials. 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 at Pier 57: Digital Art Workshop with Superchief Gallery NFT [July 24] Free Community Artmaking Monday, July 24, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Superchief Gallery NFT joins Children's Museum of the Arts for a free digital art workshop during Open Studio at Pier 57. Learn all about emerging art technologies — including NFTs, Web3, and avatar design — from the world's foremost digital art experts. Guest artist and internet celebrity Elise Swopes will show young artists how to create and showcase their own digital artworks using the Urban Jungle app for iPad. This program is recommended for ages 7-14. About Elise Swopes As one of the original iPhone artists, Elise Swopes learned to connect with a worldwide audience of millions by melding art with a message. Since then, the Brooklyn-based digital artist has worked on countless campaigns showcasing her surreal cityscapes and colorful style. She’s recognized as a creator driving culture and a leader in the crypto field by RollingStone, NFT Now 100, Afrotech, and through her top-selling artwork and tireless support of other creators through Sunrise Art Club, a community and agency dedicated to women of color in Web3 and Night On The Yard, an NFT project dedicated to ending the hidden impact of incarceration. About Superchief Gallery NFT Superchief Gallery was founded in 2012 by Edward Zipco and Bill Dunleavy. In 2021, Superchief Gallery NFT opened its doors in New York City, establishing itself as the World's First Physical / IRL NFT Gallery. Since opening, Superchief Gallery NFT has worked with Christie’s Auction House on their first ever CryptoPunk Auction, produced the first ever IRL NFT events for Opensea, MakersPlace, Foundation, UNICEF, The United Nations, The Ukraine, NFTLA, NFTKOREA, and many more. Designed for BIPOC in underserved communities, Superchief Gallery NFT's education programming provides the tools and support to underserved communities as we build an equal, democratized, and decentralized future. 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. 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

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. Donate Now Since 1988

Outdoors for Autism 2023 Free Community Artmaking Sunday, June 4, 2023 11 AM to 2:30 PM Reverend Wendell Foster Park Reverend Wendell Foster Park, Jerome Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP You bring a blanket, we'll bring the fun! Families of children with autism are invited to spend a free afternoon of fun, entertainment, and connection in the Bronx during Outdoors for Autism presented by IncludeNYC . Children and families will explore sunlight as a medium as they create galaxy-themed sculptures using clay and reflective objects such as mirrors, buttons, and sequins. Other activities throughout the day include sports, music, dancing, yoga, and information resources provided by event partners KEEN New York , Music for Autism , Wildlife Conservation Society , Daniel’s Music Foundation , and Extreme Kids and Crew. Refreshments will be provided. This event focuses on young people with autism ages 18 and under, and their families, but all are welcome. This free event is made possible by the New York City Council Autism Initiative. 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

10/5/23 Interviews "Doodling on other kids’ binders or drawing in class helped me form an identity and connect to others." Artist Alexandra Rubinstein on using art to transcend language and becoming an artist during her undergraduate years. 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 Alexandra Rubinstein. Alexandra, age 9 Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? When I first came to the U.S. from Russia, I didn’t speak the language, but I had already started taking an interest in art. Doodling on other kids’ binders or drawing in class helped me form an identity and connect to others, though I can’t say it made me popular. What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Learn from different people and sources, as there’s no right way to create, and to also put in their time. Talent is made. I would also tell young artists not to forego physical and social activity in their pursuit because art is about connection, and mental and physical health are crucial to a strong practice. oil painting by Alexandra, age 14 How does working with children inspire you? I don’t work much with children, but I do surround myself with a lot of non-artists and I love seeing art through their eyes. They are often able to pick up on things that an artist might overlook because it’s very easy for us to become overly competitive and jaded. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? I realized I was an artist in undergrad. Growing my community and feeling a truer sense of belonging pulled me out of my depression enough to focus on work, while the conceptual approach of the program really resonated with me. Alexandra Rubinstein I'd Rather Sink Than Call Brad for Help #9 oil on canvas Bid Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Mar 3, 2023 Interview with Painter and Arts Educator Clare Kambhu Clare Gemima Donate Now

SUMMER SCHOOL: Where Does Arts Education Happen? Open Forum Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5 PM to 7 PM Kasmin Kasmin Gallery, West 27th Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP CMA_Evite.jpg Featuring both the public and prominent voices from across the city's arts ecosystem, SUMMER SCHOOL: Where Does Arts Education Happen? provides an open framework to discuss innovative ideas for the provision of free, accessible arts education in New York City. Presented by Children's Museum of the Arts in partnership with Kasmin , this first edition of the SUMMER SCHOOL program explores the role of physical space in this pursuit. Proposing new models for partnerships, as well as thinking around the possibilities enacted by resource- and venue-sharing, hosts will guide the audience participants through a series of prompts to develop a communal vision for sustainable and wide-reaching arts education in the five boroughs. Refreshments and workbooks will be provided. Families are welcome. Freedom of thought, expression, and the open exchange of ideas are central to this event. We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive forum that supports these rights for all. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact info@kasmingallery.com . About Kasmin Kasmin was founded in New York in 1989 and today represents over 40 internationally renowned artists and estates. Placing the work of leading contemporary artists in dialogue with that of historic 20th-century figures, Kasmin's program reveals throughlines between practices that span multiple generations and disciplines. Kasmin's world-class exhibition program is presented both on-site in New York and in partnership with institutions and leading art fairs internationally. Kasmin’s two primary exhibition spaces remain situated in the heart of the Chelsea Arts District at Tenth Avenue and 27th Street. At 509 West 27th Street, the 3,000-square-foot gallery is lit by skylights and features a rooftop sculpture garden that is visible from the nearby High Line walkway, furthering Kasmin's long history of presenting large-scale sculpture and engaging in public art projects around the world. More recently, Kasmin has expanded its range of activities to include the provision of arts education in partnership with local organizations; new platforms for sustainability including the adoption of three rooftop beehives; and a renewed engagement with critical discourse expressed through the gallery’s publishing programs, Kasmin Books and The Kasmin Review. 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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9/29/23 Kids Art Sail the High Seas with 8 Boats from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Shirley Koon Having Fun Age 7 Evergreen Art Center Fremont, California JC Hedianna Untitled Age 10 Benjamin Koon Untitled Age 11 Evergreen Art Center Fremont, California Tina Turunen Age 12 Lappeenrannan, Finland Olesana Suhareva Untitled Age 10 School No. 59 Yaroslavl, Russia Andre Dabedob Untitled Age 14 School No. 59 Yaroslavl, Russia Natasha Grassley Life Age 8 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

6/16/24 Kids Art 6 Birds from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Jeanette van der Merwe Feeding the Chicks Age 8 Laerskool H.M. Swart Bethal, South Africa Rattiya "Ploy" Supsophon Fantasy Age 8 Lemsuree Primary School Thailand Dada Sorlina and Maida Canbegovic watercolor on paper Migmar Tsering I Love Birds Age 12 Lower T.C.V. School Dharamshala, India Untitled, circa 1938 USA Joseph Solman Collection Dora Lidia Kovacs The Princess is Frightened of the Bird Age 7 Zánka, Hungary NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now