Open Studio [April 20] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, April 20, 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

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12/19/23 Artists in Schools Castle, Sun, and Complementary Colors Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Niousha Kiarashi's elementary school class at Sid Miller Academy. Click to expand media gallery. Students learned about complementary colors using warm and cool color markers and printouts of Paul Klee’s Castle and Sun . They focused on color choice to gain a better understanding of how combinations of color can create different expressions and moods. Children came up with many creative ways of making compositions. They loved connecting compositions to textures and creating patterns, and it’s clear that students are making great progress! Niousha’s work at Sid Miller Academy is supported by the Emergency Arts Education Fund , which provides free arts education to NYC school communities whose art programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ three Residents Artists are currently implementing ambitious arts curriculum at each of our partner sites throughout New York City: Hudson Guild in Chelsea, Sid Miller Academy in Crown Heights, and Children’s Workshop School in the East Village. Come spring, our residents will showcase their students' work through exhibitions and installations across the city. Learn how you can support the work of our residents here . NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

A Way With Words: The Power and Art of the Book Exhibition Thursday, November 29, 2018 Children's Museum of the Arts Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Robert The, Book Lobster ‘Art of the Masters’, 2011, Altered Book. Courtesy JHB Gallery, New York. Children’s Museum of the Arts presents A Way With Words: The Power and Art of the Book , an exhibition that presents artworks which draw attention to the long and remarkable history of the book, on view from November 29, 2018 to April 29, 2019. The invention of the printing press in the 1440s launched the book into the industrial age, increasing the production and distribution of the written word, and with it, knowledge and literacy. Today, our libraries are filled with millions of books, and the digital age allows us to access literature instantly in the palm of our hand. Because the book has been produced around the globe, it has become a versatile and creative source of artistic inspiration. Including works by Cara Barer, Doug Beube, Long-Bin Chen, Casey Curran, Brian Dettmer, Ann Hamilton, Andrew Hayes, Lisa Kokin, Guy Laramée, Mike Stilkey, and Robert The , A Way With Words shows the transformation of everyday books into expressions of identity, community, environmentalism, memory, and reconstructed narratives. Families will see unconventional treatments such as cutting, weaving, tearing, burning, and shredding, as artists transform books into sculptures, animation, drawings, and paintings that capture the book’s significant history and power to inform the public. Exhibiting Artists: Cara Barer Doug Beube Long-Bin Chen Casey Curran Brian Dettmer Ann Hamilton Andrew Hayes Lisa Kokin Guy Laramée Mike Stilkey Robert The This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Horace W. Goldsmith 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

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Open Studio: The Art of Self-Love Free Community Artmaking Thursday, May 30, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Billie Zangewa, Soldier of Love, 2020 © Courtesy Templon, Paris – Brussels. Billie Zangewa, In My Solitude, silk collage, 2018. "The ultimate act of resistance is self-love." —Billie Zanwega Making art promotes positive well-being and provides a clear avenue for self-expression. Children will look at the works of Billie Zanwega , whose fabric-based artworks celebrate her various identities as an African woman, a mother, and an artist. Encouraged to think about the things they love about themselves, children will collage and paint self-portraits that celebrate their uniqueness. 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: Billie Zangewa, Soldier of Love , 2020 © Courtesy Templon, Paris – Brussels. 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

Frank Traynor Artist in Residence 2021-22 Children's Museum of the Arts Frank Traynor was born in Miami and has worked as an art teacher, sailor, pumpkin carver, costume maker, and Christmas tree salesman. He is the founder of No School, an artist-run arts education program that employs creative problem solving, mindful experimentation, collaboration, and ecological sustainability to promote social-emotional skills as well as a broad sense of wonder, joy and possibility. Frank is also the former Education Director of 2727 California Street, an art and education initiative and artist-in-residence program in Berkeley, CA. Donate Now Since 1988

10/13/23 Interviews "The unbridled creative energy that runs through children is contagious." Artist Carole Seborovski on buying her daughter her first set of watercolors and drawing inspiration from postcards. 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 Carole Seborovski. Carole's daughter painting at her easel Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? When I was about ten years old, I made a painting of the sky. It was through the process of observation that all the subtle variations of blue became apparent. Making art allowed me to have a richer experience with the world surrounding me. What advice would you give to young artists who wish to pursue an art practice? Always follow where creativity takes you. Going past your intellect into the unknown is where creativity lies. It is through the process of working that inspiration comes. How does working with children inspire you? I remember how excited my daughter was when I bought her a watercolor set. And how thrilling it was to see her make 20 paintings in 30 minutes. I thought, “Wow, I need to get some more of that back into my own work!” The unbridled creative energy that runs through children is contagious. When did you first know you were going to be an artist? Around the age of 16, I experienced artmaking as being magical and I knew that was what I wanted – to tap into that magic for the rest of my life. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? I didn’t have the opportunity to visit museums as a child, so I drew inspiration from the postcards that my teacher showed us in art class. I was so hungry for art that those postcards were more than enough to inspire me. Carole Seborovski Female Figurine Vessel gold leaf over epoxy clay, on fired clay, acrylic paint Bid Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Open Studio: Immersive Experiences Free Community Artmaking Thursday, March 7, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Immersive Van Gogh. Photo by Nina Westervelt. Yayoi Kusama Infinity Room. Courtesy of Getty Images. Art installations are designed with viewers in mind – sometimes, visitors are even invited to participate in the art with their bodies! From Van Gogh ’s popular immersive exhibits to Yayoi Kusama ’s Infinity Mirror Rooms , children will learn how exhibitions use projections and virtual reality to spark wonder and delight among visitors. With these installations in mind, children will imagine an exhibition that invites us inside and engages with all of our senses. 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: Immersive Van Gogh. Photo by Nina Westervelt. 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

Kylah Hopkins Arts Coordinator P396K Sid Miller Academy Kylah N. Hopkins is the Arts Coordinator at P396K Sid Miller Academy in Brooklyn, NY. Her love of dance started at an early age and allowed her to spend some of the best years of her life as a Dance Major at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music, Arts and the Performing Arts. She graduated from Hunter College, CUNY with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and is a graduate of Pace University, where she received her Masters of Science in Education with a dual certification. She has grown in her professional opportunities from being a paraprofessional, self-contained Special Education classroom teacher, Social Studies through Dance teacher, and now in her current role as leader of the Arts Department. Kylah continually strives to connect her passion for the Arts and Special Education, making it accessible for ALL. She is a proud wife to Marquis Brown and loving mom to her “Brown Boys,” Chaim and Chasin, and strives to bring light and love to any environment she is in. Donate Now Since 1988