See More Children's Museum of the Arts 10/5/23 Interviews "Art is a way of speaking your mind when words can’t be found." Artist Isis Avila on finding her path to becoming an artist through her career as an attorney. NEXT IN

Open Studio: My Own Universe Free Community Artmaking Monday, March 11, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Elisabeth Deane, Ripples, fine liner and lapis lazuli on handmade Indian hemp paper, 2017 Yosra Emamizadeh, Connections I, mixed media Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, 2013. Photo by Egor Slizyak © Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow. Art and science work together to help us understand our world and our relationship to it. Artists like Yayoi Kusama create immersive experiences that illustrate the vastness of the universe, while other artists like Yorsa Emamizadeh and Elisabeth Deane use ancient geometric patterns to show the connection between the cosmos. Based on these interpretations, children will paint their own depictions of the universe using a special combination of water, pigment, and salt. 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: Elisabeth Deane, Ripples , fine liner and lapis lazuli on handmade Indian hemp paper, 2017 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

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Open Studio [May 15] Free Community Artmaking Monday, May 15, 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 session explores a new art material (such as clay, paper, or textiles) along with movement breaks and ample time for storytelling and social interaction. What To Expect Specialized sessions offer hands-on arts engagement and are led by CMA Artist Instructor Emma Waldman . 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

7/19/23 Reflections Rendering Urban Landscapes in Chalk Click to expand media gallery. Over two Wednesdays in July, CMA Artist in Residence ingrid romero piloted a landscape chalk drawing project inspired by the urban parks’ potential to inspire change, build communities, and serve as a refuge from city life (sweltering summer temps included!) Bravo to everyone who braved the summer showers to make art in the park —especially this young artist who came prepared with the world’s cutest umbrella. We’re grateful to our loyal partners at Hudson Square Business Improvement District for allowing us to bring experimental artmaking to parks and green spaces throughout the neighborhood. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

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Co-Presented with Film Forum: The Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D Film Screening Sunday, October 29, 2023 11 AM to 12 PM Film Forum Film Forum, West Houston Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP The Creature from the Black Lagoon U.S., 1954 Directed by Jack Arnold Starring Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning Approx. 87 mins. 3-D restoration courtesy Universal Pictures. Enjoy a screening of kids' horror classics The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and Spooks (1953) at the legendary Film Forum theater in Greenwich Village. This program is rated G for all audiences. The Creature from the Black Lagoon U.S., 1954 Directed by Jack Arnold Starring Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning Approx. 87 mins. 3-D restoration courtesy Universal Pictures. Pre-JAWS underwater terror as intrepid scientists search the Amazon for clues to the Missing Link and its prehistoric past, but find instead a “Gill Man” with both a nasty streak and a healthy fascination with Julie Adams and her tight white bathing suit. SPOOKS U.S., 1953 Directed by Jules White Starring Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard A.K.A. The Three Stooges Approx. 16 min. 3-D restoration courtesy Sony Pictures. It's the 3-D Stooges to the rescue as a mad scientist and his assistant menace a frightened girl in an old dark house. Even non-Stooges fans will be impressed by the special effects (a whole arsenal of objects comin' at ya) in the best 3-D short of the 50s. About Film Forum Film Forum began in 1970 as an alternative screening space for independent films, with 50 folding chairs, one projector and a $19,000 annual budget. As a cinema of ideas, Film Forum is committed to presenting an international array of films that treat diverse social, political, historical and cultural realities. Unlike commercial cinemas that primarily “book” high-grossing, Hollywood films, Film Forum’s programs are thoughtfully selected, with attention to unique cinematic qualities, historical importance individually or within a genre and – particularly for documentaries – relevance to today’s world. Halloween at CMA [100% Free] Monster Puppet Workshop with Monkey Boys Productions Saturday, October 28 1–3 PM Pier 57 RSVP Required Build a larger-than-life monster puppet (that moves!) with the help of the legendary puppet builders Monkey Boys Productions . Under the guidance of guest artist Betsy Falk, artists will create monster puppets of all shapes and sizes to adorn CMA’s official float in The Village Halloween Parade. Halloween Pier Party Sunday, October 29 11 AM – 3 PM Pier 57 Register Designed for ghouls and goblins of all ages, visitors are invited to participate in a variety of art activities such as shadow puppet murals inspired by Kara Walker , monster masks inspired by Leonora Carrington , trick or treat Baggu totes, haunted house dioramas, flying ghouls and ghosts, Dia de los Muertos candles, a spiderweb wall, plus music by Baby DJ School and everyone’s favorite Costume Catwalk . The Village Halloween Parade Tuesday, October 31 7–11 PM Greenwich Village Plan Your Viewing Come see CMA’s float kick off The Village Halloween Parade! The parade runs north on 6th Avenue from King Street to West 15th Street and is a free public event – rain or shine. Open Studio Mondays & Thursdays 3–5 PM Pier 57 Register Enjoy extra-spooky artmaking all month along during CMA’s after school Open Studio program. Activities range from Halloween candy collages to creature masks, surrealist mazes, and more. The screening is co-presented with Film Forum. Donate Now

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10/5/23 Interviews "Make space for your art, and time to be alone." Artist Trudy Benson making her first abstract composition at age 10. 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 Trudy Benson . Trudy (lower right) making art with her brother, mother, and mother's friend Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? I went with my dad to work for Take Your Daughter to Work Day around age 10 or 11. Before he retired, my dad was a computer programmer, so I got to sit at his desk and use his computer for part of the day. I made some drawings using MacPaint, and then used his work printer to print them. I was obsessed with the black and white toolbar. Maybe this was the first time I consciously made abstract compositions! What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Always be making something. Make space for your art, and time to be alone. How does working with children inspire you? Children are truly the best artists. My 6 year old niece and I recently collaborated on a small painting together, and she is truly fearless. She reminded me not to be afraid to take risks. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? I think I was around 8, though it could have been younger. I feel like I *always* knew. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? My mom took me to Anderson Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University, which was being used for a contemporary sculpture installation. I have no idea who the artist was, but there was a set of yellow raincoats hung from cartoonish hooks (or so I recall), and I was a bit disturbed by it. In another room was a wall installation of candid polaroids. I was pretty young and I remember thinking that art could be anything. Trudy Benson Olio acrylic and 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