Music and Art Work Together Art Class for Children With Autism Saturday, June 11, 2022 9:30 AM to 11 AM Virtual Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Mark Bradford Pickett’s Charge (The High-Water Mark) 2016-2017 Mixed media Courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth Photo by Joshua White Explore the deep connection between these two art forms and discover how rhythms can inspire your brushstrokes. 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

Open Studio [June 29] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, June 29, 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 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 veteran CMA Artist Instructor Emma Waldman 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

Jumoke McDuffie-Thurmond Culture & Equity Program Manager Pace Gallery Jumoke McDuffie-Thurmond is a poet, performer, and cultural worker born and based in Lenapehoking (Brooklyn, NY). He is deeply passionate about storytelling and pedagogy that uplifts underrepresented narratives and currently works as the Culture & Equity Program Manager at Pace Gallery. Donate Now Since 1988

Open Studio [June 26] Free Community Artmaking Monday, June 26, 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 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 veteran CMA Artist Instructor Emma Waldman 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 [May 11] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, May 11, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Open Studio invites children to explore hands-on projects across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Each month, CMA artists will bring special programming geared for children while caregivers are welcome to enjoy the extraordinary setting of Pier 57 in the adjacent Family Living Room. This program is recommended for children ages 7-11. Registation opens each Friday for the following week's classes. 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: Women and Art: Art as Protest Free Community Artmaking Thursday, February 15, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Simone Leigh, Last Garment, bronze, 2022. Photo by Timothy Schenck © Simone Leigh, courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery. Jenny Holzer’s Abuse of Power Comes As No Surprise and Moral Injury in North Adams, Massachusetts in January 2021 Kruger.png During the mid-1900s, female artists began using art as a tool to amplify the inequalities that women artists face in the United States. Artists such as Jenny Holzer , Barbara Kruger , and Simone Leigh have long advocated for womens’ rights through text, video, performance, mass media imagery, and collage. With these artists as our guide, children will collage their own message of empowerment to share with their peers. 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: Simone Leigh, Last Garment , bronze, 2022. Photo by Timothy Schenck © Simone Leigh, courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery. 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

Pride Block Party Free Community Artmaking Saturday, June 17, 2023 10 AM to 2 PM Spring Street Park Spring Street Park, Spring Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP DIY Pride Join Children's Museum of the Arts' Pride Block Party for an art-filled afternoon celebrating NYC Pride’s 2023 theme Strength in Solidarity! CMA Artists in Residence Miguel Braceli , Clare Kambhu , and Ingrid Romero will be on hand to act as ambassadors for the event, working alongside children and families to provide inspiration, make art, and pose critical thinking questions. This event takes place on Saturday, June 17 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Spring Street Park in Hudson Square, NYC. Families of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with disabilities are invited to join a low sensory quiet hour from 10 AM to 11 AM . Activities are recommended for ages 12 and under, but all are welcome to attend. Activities include: DIY Pride Flags Say Something Hats & Paper Cut Out Masks Self-Portrait Booth [with Clare Kambhu] Our Collaborative Spectrum [with Ingrid Romero] Urgent Futures Balloon Art [with Miguel Braceli] Costume Catwalk showcasing kids' artwork Accessory Giveaways from Herschel Supply Co. & music by Baby DJ School About DIY Pride: DIY Pride is a series of public artmaking activities celebrating the constantly evolving nature of the Pride flag produced by Children’s Museum of the Arts in partnership with NYC Pride. Artists have long used the flag as a medium to make powerful statements about identity and the issues they care about. Originally introduced in 1978 at the Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco, the Pride Flag has since undergone continuous revision and adaptation to better reflect its inclusive vision of identity. In this important sense, the Pride Flag is not a singular symbol, but an ever-expanding constellation of the liberating spirit of the Queer community. DIY Pride takes this spirit as its animating charge, inviting children and families to design, make and share new Pride flags with the world. The event series culminates in an intergenerational display of solidarity during the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 25, where NYC youth will proudly display their new interpretations of the iconic Pride Flag. Schedule of Events: Pride Block Party Hosted by Children's Museum of the Arts Sunday, June 17 10 AM to 2 PM Spring Street Park, NYC Ages 12 & under Youth Pride Saturday, June 24 12 PM Domino Park, Brooklyn Ages 12-26 FamilyFest at NYC Pride Sunday, June 25 11 AM Astor Place, NYC All Ages Children's Museum of the Arts' Pride Block Party 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, Herschel Supply Co. and the Viniar Family Foundation. Additional support is provided, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Also 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

Halloween Block Party 2022 Free Community Artmaking Sunday, October 30, 2022 11 AM to 3 PM Spring Street Park Spring Street Park, Spring Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Ghouls and goblins (of all ages) are invited to join Children’s Museum of the Arts for a free community artmaking block party to create the float that kicks off The Village Halloween Parade . Grab your favorite costume (and mask!) and meet us at Spring Street Park in Hudson Square on Sunday, October 30 from 11 AM to 3 PM . Don’t forget your party shoes! Dance Church® , a movement class that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing, will host a 40-minute movement session at 1 PM for partygoers of all ages. Instructor Laura Carella will lead the class in a series of movement cues, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre music. Pre-registration is required for the Dance Church portion of the event. Activities include: Ghost Superpower Shields Alter Ego 3D Mask-Making Ghost Balloon Buddies Spooky Skeleton Observational Drawings Pumpkin Painting Practice Trick or Treating Music by Baby DJ School Costume Catwalk We provide 100% free arts programming across all boroughs of NYC thanks to the generous donations of awesome people like you. Show your support for our mission by purchasing raffle tickets at the event. Raffle prizes are generously donated by neighborhood favorites including New York Children’s Theater , Calexico , The Drew Barrymore Show , Wave Hill , New-York Historical Society , The Alice Austen House Museum , Ten Percent Happier , IlluminArt Productions , Economy Candy , Artists & Craftsman Supply , plus more to be announced. Children’s Museum of the Arts is proud to present the Halloween Block Party with leadership support from First Republic. Children’s Museum of the Arts Halloween Block Party is made possible through the generous support of Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Cornelia T Bailey Foundation, William Talbott Hillman Foundation, The Pepperman Family, The Russo Family on behalf of Goldman Sachs Gives, Laurie Harris Brennan and William D. Brennan, Marissa and Shane McMahon, Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Louis Legacy Foundation, and Cowles Charitable Trust. This program is 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. Supplies for this event were provided, in part, by BLICK Art Materials and by Materials for the Arts, a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Donate Now

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Open Studio: Story Portraits Free Community Artmaking Thursday, April 18, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Bisa Butler, The Safety Patrol, cotton, wool, and chiffon; appliquéd and quilted, 2018. Collection of the Art Institute Chicago © Bisa Butler Bisa Butler, I Go To Prepare A Place For You, 2021. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, purchased through the American Women's History Initiative Acquisitions Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative © Bisa Butler How can you tell a story using only visuals? Children will look at work by fiber artist Bisa Butler , who uses kente cloth, a traditional Ghanaian textile associated with royalty, to "paint" layered portraits of both ordinary and extraordinary people. With Butler’s artwork in mind, artists will create their own vibrant portraits focusing on colors, patterns, and textures that celebrate and empower their chosen subjects. 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: Bisa Butler, The Safety Patrol , cotton, wool, and chiffon; appliquéd and quilted, 2018. Collection of the Art Institute Chicago © Bisa Butler 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