Open Studio with Guest Artist Alex Alpert [June 12] Free Community Artmaking Monday, June 12, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Alex Alpert Artist Alex Alpert ’s bold and illustrative designs inspire Open Studio at Pier 57 on Monday, June 12 and Thursday, June 15 . Children will work alongside Alex to create graphic canvas patches. Completed pieces will be woven together to create a large-scale patchwork picnic blanket on view during Sinergia's annual picnic on Wednesday, June 28 in Morningside Park. About Alex Alpert Alex Alpert is a New York City-based visual artist and creative director who counts Doja Cat, The Weeknd, American Express, Michael Phelps, Red Bull, and Formula 1 among his collaborators. Alex frequently works with charities and nonprofits; teaching and creating art. What To Expect 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. Sessions are led by veteran CMA Artist Instructor Emma Waldman and are inspired by historic and contemporary New York City artists. Each session includes 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

Field Trip to Pace Gallery with Artist in Residence Miguel Braceli Gallery Visit Monday, June 5, 2023 11 AM to 3 PM Pace Gallery Pace Gallery, West 25th Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP MiguelBraceli-UrgentFutures-Pace-EduardoFermin-26.jpg Third graders from The Children's Workshop School in the East Village visited Pace Gallery to take part in CMA Artist in Residence Miguel Braceli 's forthcoming public art project, Urgent Futures . Students divided themselves into six groups, where they formualted questions based on WHAT, WHEN, WHO, HOW, WHERE, WHY, COMO, QUE. Afterwards, students illustrated and wrote their questions on large inflatable letters. About Urgent Futures Urgent Futures is a participatory project designed to collect, discuss, and stage children’s voices and their most critical questions of our time. Through a collective performance developed in conjunction with local public school students, CMA Artist in Residence Miguel Braceli will transform Times Square into an Assembly, making space for large-scale letters, raising children’s voices, and embodying their questions as a way to assimilate the urgency of their future. Special thanks to Jumoke McDuffie-Thurmond and Pace Gallery for their support of this event. 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

Open Studio: Raise Your Voice! Free Community Artmaking Monday, December 4, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Judy Chicago, International Honor Quilt (IHQ), initiated by Judy Chicago in 1980, Created in response to The Dinner Party. Hite Art Institute, University of Louisville. Image Credit: © 2020 Judy Chicago / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Augusta Savage working on Harp (Lift Every Voice and Sing). The sculpture was commissioned for the New York World’s Fair. Courtesy of The New York Public Library Digital Collection. Shahzia Sikander, NOW, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Madison Square Park Conservancy. Photo by Yasunori Matsui. Throughout history, artists have used their “visual voice” – and actual voice! – to stand up for their gender, social, and political rights. Judy Chicago , Augusta Savage , and Shahzia Sikander are just a few who have advocated for empowerment and visibility for today’s most pressing issues. Artists will work together to visually and sculpturally depict important topics they wish to "raise their voice" about, just as these artists have done and still do. About Open Studio 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 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 Led by CMA Artist Instructors Emma Waldman and JT Baldassarre , each session introduces children to the elements and principles of art while surveying artists across generations. 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. Image Credit: Judy Chicago, International Honor Quilt (IHQ) , initiated by Judy Chicago in 1980, Created in response to The Dinner Party. Hite Art Institute, University of Louisville. Image Credit: © 2020 Judy Chicago / 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. 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

Open Studio: Family Portraits Free Community Artmaking Monday, February 12, 2024 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Marisol, The Family, paint and graphite on wood, sneakers, tinted plaster, door knob and plate, three sections, 1962 © Marisol Devin Osorio, La Vaca Hecho Florero, 2021 Neel.jpg Family portraiture became popular during the Renaissance as a means to convey status, wealth, and other political and social messages. Today, portraiture acts as a vehicle to show the myriad ways that families can exist. Artists will draw inspiration from Marisol Escobar , Devin Osorio , and Alice Neel as they create air dry clay sculptures that represent a close friend, caregiver, or family member in their lives. 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: Marisol, The Family , paint and graphite on wood, sneakers, tinted plaster, door knob and plate, three sections, 1962 © Marisol 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

Open Studio: Art in Public Free Community Artmaking Monday, April 15, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Visitors with Simone Leigh's Brick House (2019), a High Line Plinth commission. On view June 2019 – September 2020. Photo by Photo by Timothy Schenck. Jan.jpg You don’t need to be inside a museum or gallery to view art – incredible works of art are located in parks and public spaces all over the world! Artists such as Jun Kaneko and Simone Leigh are known for their larger-than-life sculptures in public spaces that prompt discussion, interaction, and participation among viewers. Children will keep these artists and artworks in mind as they craft dioramas of the public art they wish to see in their world. 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: Visitors with Simone Leigh's Brick House (2019), a High Line Plinth commission. On view June 2019 – September 2020. Photo by Photo by Timothy Schenck. 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

Open Studio: Flower Power Free Community Artmaking Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou, Untitled (Citizens of Porto-Novo), 2018. Vicki Rawlins, Free Spirit. Courtesy of The Avid Pen. Natural elements such as plants and flowers have influenced art for centuries. Flowers’ vivid and expressive visuals, as well as their representations of love and friendship, provide diverse inspiration to artists such as Vicki Rawlins , who creates portraits entirely from botanical elements and Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou , who uses flowers as props to depict societal tensions in his home country of Benin. With these artists in mind, children will create their own botanical works of art using a mix of natural and artificial elements. 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: Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou, Untitled (Citizens of Porto-Novo) , 2018. 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

Open Studio [July 13] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, July 13, 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: Rethinking Turtle Island: A New Vision for NYC Architecture Free Community Artmaking Thursday, November 30, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Tammany Hall, New York City Photography by Christopher Payne | ESTO, courtesy of BKSK Architects. Tammany Hall, New York City Photography by Christopher Payne | ESTO, courtesy of BKSK Architects. The Lenape origin story of Turtle Island is represented by a turtle shell glass dome on New York City’s Tammany Hall . This renovation, developed in consultation with Lenape members, recognizes the misappropriation of the building's name and establishes authenticity and voice through symbolism. Drawing inspiration from this reconstruction, artists will reimagine the city around us by drawing and painting the changes they wish to see in the urban landscape. About Open Studio 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. Open Studio is recommended for ages 12 & under. What To Expect Led by CMA Artist Instructors Emma Waldman and JT Baldassarre , each session introduces children to the elements and principles of art while surveying artists across generations. 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. Image Credit: Tammany Hall photographed by Christopher Payne | ESTO, courtesy of BKSK Architects 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

Community Studio Free Community Artmaking Sunday, April 2, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Chelsea Factory 547 West 26th Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Young artists are invited to make art with Children's Museum of the Arts during a free community studio day hosted at Chelsea Factory . Participating children will have the opportunity to explore different art materials, movements, and approaches under the mentorship of CMA's Artists in Residence. Completed work can be submitted to be featured in The Lemonade Stand , a selling exhibition of children's artworks on view at NADA New York art fair in May 2023. All proceeds benefit CMA's Emergency Arts Education Fund , which places artists directly into schools, instantly. The Lemonade Stand serves a blueprint for transforming the art world into a more inclusive community that celebrates and platforms the voices of NYC’s most emerging artists. This event is recommended for ages 12 and under. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ Community Studio 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 Vinair 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

The Look Make Show Miguel Braceli Artist in Residence 2022-23 Children's Museum of the Arts Miguel Braceli (he/him) is an artist, architect, educator. His work is focused on participatory art projects in public space; at the intersection of art, architecture, and social practices; exploring geopolitical and local conflicts. Most of these projects have been large-scale works developed in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Miguel Braceli holds an MSc degree in Architecture from the Central University of Venezuela and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Arts. He has participated in programs such as Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2022), AIM Bronx Museum Fellow (2022), Art Omi (2021), LASPAU Fulbright Scholar (2018-2020), Future Architecture Fellow (2019), and Young Artist Award of the Principality of Asturias (2018). In 2021 he founded LA ESCUELA___ together with the international foundation Siemens Stiftung. Courses News Reading Lists Interviews (Authored) Interviews (Subject) BodyHouse Miguel's First Course ©2023 Children's Museum of the Arts