See More Children's Museum of the Arts 6/27/23 Kids Art Celebrate Kid Filmmakers with 13 Films by Public School Students Watch stop-motion animations from our Spring 2023 in-school programs. NEXT IN

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

Open Studio: Paper Bag Puppets [August 14] Free Community Artmaking Monday, August 14, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Design and build your own paper bag puppet character from start to finish! Kids will visit various stations as they build clothes and accessories for their puppet. Along the way, they’ll create individual storylines inspired by their character. About Open Studio at Pier 57 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. 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 art and artists. 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

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See More Children's Museum of the Arts 3/23/22 Reading Lists Reading List Imagine Peace with These 7 Children’s Books Dive into themes of peace with these seven children's books. Last April, we teamed up with ArtBridge to put out a call for children’s art to be included in a new mural by Tomashi Jackson around the corner from Children’s Museum of the Arts in Hudson Square. We asked kids to consider: What does peace look like? How do we make peace? Why do we want peace? The resulting artworks are now view at 550 Washington Street. Dive into themes of peace, harmony, and understanding with these seven children’s books below. "The Peace Book" by Todd Parr With colorful pictures and simple prose, Todd Parr explains peace in terms of helping a neighbor, making new friends, keeping streets clean, or listening to music. Peace becomes less of an immaterial concept and more of a concrete way for children to emulate peacefulness with actions. "Peace is an Offering" by Annette LeBox and Stephanie Graegin For children concerned with war, mass shootings, and unrest in our society, this book will help ease their fears and remind them that there are peaceful, helpful people everywhere. "Peace" by Wendy Anderson Halperin Expanding on the eastern philosophies behind peace, this book explains that the path to peace begins from within, making it a great choice to share with children when discussing bullying, conflict, or inappropriate actions. "What Does Peace Feel Like?" by Vladimir Radunsky What does peace feel like, taste like, sound like, smell like, and look like? This charming book reveals children’s answers on peace as it relates to the five senses. "Peace Pool Magic" by Diane G. Tillman Facing modern day middle school troubles from mean kids and bullies, Mana discovers an old world mystery with the mystical Menehunes of Hawaii. They teach him about peace and self-respect, as well as the achievements that kids are capable of when they are determined to be the difference in their own world. "The Peace Tree from Hiroshima: The Little Bonsai with a Big Story" by Sandra Moore This true children’s story is told by a little bonsai tree, called Miyajima, that lived with the same family in the Japanese city of Hiroshima for more than 300 years before being donated to the National Arboretum in Washington DC in 1976 as a gesture of friendship between America and Japan to celebrate the American Bicentennial. "Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class" by Eileen Spinelli Miss Fox is tired of hearing her young students quarrel. So she announces Peace Week ― no more squabbling for one whole week! The children chime in with their own rules: no fighting, don’t say mean things, and help others. Throughout the week, each of the little animals gets a chance to practice this new behavior. Pictured: Caitlin, age 7, shows off her artwork to artist Tomashi Jackson NEXT IN Reading Lists Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Children’s Books Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Children’s Books

May 5, 2022 At NADA, a Glorious Collision of Paintings and Ceramics Martha Schwendener Donate Now

Look Make Show : Arts Education Resources Children's Museum of the Arts' free digital art resources provide educators with accessible arts education lessons that can be recreated in communities anywhere in the world using affordable materials. These child-centered resources are specifically aimed at those who have limited touchpoints to arts education, offering a blueprint for schools to revitalize or launch an arts education program – 100% free. Abstract Art using color and free drawing View & Download Cubist Self Portraits a portrait from many perspectives View & Download Pointillism using dots, layering, and fruit View & Download Collage & Photomontage intro to Dada and surrealism View & Download Artists in Residence. Maria D. Rapicavoli CMA Artist in Residence 2023-24 Hudson Guild Chelsea, Manhattan Studio Tour & Classroom Visit Niousha Kiarashi CMA Artist in Residence 2023-24 Sid Miller Academy Crown Heights, Brooklyn Studio Tour & Classroom Visit Noormah Jamal CMA Artist in Residence 2023-24 Children's Workshop School East Village, Manhattan Studio Tour & Classroom Visit About Children's Museum of the Arts Children's Museum of the Arts (CMA) is on a mission to unite children and artists to create and share ambitious works of art with their communities and the world. Since 1988, CMA has crafted innovative programs that change the way New Yorkers value its youngest artists and their aesthetic contributions. Our programs are 100% free and designed to inspire cultural change — by publicly celebrating what's possible when you give children the materials, access, and encouragement they deserve to be recognized and appreciated as real artists. View exclusive exhibition content, including educator reflections, studio tours, and classroom visits on Bloomberg Connects , the free arts & culture app. Download on iPhone and Android 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. Additional support for this program is provided by Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, William Talbott Hillman Foundation, Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and Wilhelm Family Foundation.

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5/20/24 Reflections Top 15 Artworks from Open Studio Join us in celebrating our 100th Open Studio class with 15 of our favorite art projects from the past year. Click to expand media gallery. Did you know this month marks our one-hundredth Open Studio class at Pier 57? That equals 300 hours of art instruction for over 2,000 children and families — all 100% free . Check out some of our favorite projects below! 1. bejeweled kitty cat paper bag puppet 2. more paper bag puppets, this time with feathers! 3. modeling clay apple tree with a nesting bird 4. hanging volcano playground! 5. modeling clay beverage with a red straw 6. multimedia self portrait collage 7. a very leggy giraffe! 8. candy-colored xylophone 9. tiny teacher's desk — with the teacher! 10. rainbow house 11. felt cameras 12. we love when dads get involved too! 13. red felt booties 14. extra spooky Halloween mobile 15. colorful redesign of Chelsea Waterside Playground If you’ve enjoyed our programming to support the creation of ambitious children’s art, consider making a donation. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Urban Landscape Chalk Drawings [July 12] Free Community Artmaking Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12 PM to 2 PM Spring Street Park Spring Street Park, Spring Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP What makes a park? Is it trees and grass, the surrounding community, or something more? How does a park make us feel or and what does it inspire us to do? Join CMA Artist in Residence ingrid romero in Spring Street Park to create urban landscapes rendered in chalk and on paper. ingrid will work alongside children and families to provide inspiration, make art, and pose critical thinking questions surrounding the concept of a park as we know it and what we may imagine it to be. This event is recommended for ages 12 & under. 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