12/14/22 Reading Lists The Residency for Experimental Arts Education Devin Kenny Shares a Peek at His Bookshelf The authors and ideas behind the multi-hyphenate creative's practice. Link to Relevant Event Page or Other CMA Artists in Residence were treated to a a studio visit with artist Devin Kenny, who graciously shared with us his reading list and abbreviated syllabus. Devin Kenny is an artist, writer, and musician, and dPhil Candidate in Fine Art at the University of Oxford. Born on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, Kenny relocated to New York City as a teenager. Kenny went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts from University of California, Los Angeles, in addition to attending the Whitney Independent Study Program in New York. Kenny has participated in residencies at the Rauschenberg Foundation, SOMA Mexico, Bemis Center, MFAH Core, Shandaken Projects, and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Kenny has exhibited, performed, and lectured across the United States and in galleries and institutions abroad. Select venues include MoMA PS1, The Kitchen, Performance Space, REDCAT, Queens Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, and the IMT Gallery in London, among others. Kenny (as Devin KKenny) has a first official release “NY Lottery/CBD Kratom”, out now from PTP, a New York-based audio collective focused on sound art, noise, HipHop and more. Follow him on Instagram @crashingwavy In Kenny’s words, “These selections are ones meant to widen and challenge some of the most common understandings of contemporary culture and the activity of art. They are meant to offer questions about what it might mean to pursue the activity of creating cultural products in the present, and also different ways of thinking about what we may want to create together and individually — what we may want to share as artists, as teachers, and as people in society.” 1. Society of the Spectacle (1967) by Guy Debord 2. How to Make a Happening (1966) by Allan Kaprow 3. Teaching to Transgress (1994) by bell hooks 4. Chromophobia (2000) by David Batchelor 5. Glitch Feminism (2020) by Legacy Russell 6.The Mundane Afrofuturist Manifesto (2013) by Martine Syms 7. Dada Manifesto (1918) by Tristan Tzara 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 Donate Now

3/22/24 Artists in Schools Viewing Steffani Jemison at Greene Naftali CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli visited the Steffani Jemison's exhibition with her after school students from Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. Students had the absolute pleasure of meeting artist Steffani Jemison for a behind-the-scenes tour of her exhibition Bound at Greene-Naftali last month. It has been humbling to witness so many Chelsea galleries (some only a mere block from Hudson Guild!) welcoming our students into their spaces and providing them with extraordinary encounters with art. Students particularly enjoyed learning about Jemison's jungle-gym-inspired Untitled (Projection) sculpture, which showcases the artist's interest in bodies in motion. Of course, they loved seeing their distorted reflections in Jemison's silvered glass sculptures! At the end of the visit, students gathered to sketch their own interpretations of the artworks in Jemison's exhibition. Observing how each child interacted with the different media was fascinating, resulting in a diverse array of inspired creations. In the words of one of our staff members, "Steffani is the person that gave me the courage to start calling myself an artist. She’s another-level brilliant." Thank you Steffani, Janavi, Alice, and everyone at Greene-Naftali for this unforgettable visit! Maria's work at Hudson Guild 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

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Open Studio with Guest Artist Alex Alpert [June 15] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, June 15, 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 Autism Initiative 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 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

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4/12/24 Kids Art Blast Off! 3 Spaces Scenes from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Daniel Consuegra Cabello An Imaginary Planet Age 10 International College of Spain Madrid, Spain Inka Rainemaa Age 12 Lappeenrannan Taideyhdistyksen Lappeenranta, Finland Nicholas Brown Rocket Ship Age 6 American School of Guangzhou Guangzhou, China NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

2/14/22 Fun Facts 8 Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day It’s the season of love and we couldn’t think of a better person to celebrate it with than … you! We’re teaming up with Hudson Square Business Improvement District to share the love for our New York City community with families near and far. All week long, participate in Valentine-inspired art projects to show affection for the friends, coworkers, neighbors, educators, and pets that bring joy to our lives. Get inspired with these eight fun facts about Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with these eight fun facts about Valentine’s Day! 1. The custom of handing out valentines is an ancient tradition that’s over 600 years old. That means when you’re making or sending a valentine, you’re participating in history! 2. Teachers are the #1 recipients of valentines. Can you think of a special teacher or educator that deserves a valentine this year? 3. The iconic box of chocolates has been around for over 160 years. Richard Cadbury (yes, that Cadbury!) created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1861. 4. California has the largest number of chocolate creators per state, followed by Pennsylvania. Which state do you think has the largest number of chocolate lovers? 5. Before it became the #1 symbol of love, the heart shape symbolized memory. At the time, people thought of our hearts as “books of memory” 6. Nordic countries celebrate Friendship Day, or Ystävänpäivä, on February 14. Which friends are you grateful for this Valentine’s Day? 7. Yee-haw! There is a city in Texas called Valentine. 8. Feeling under the weather? Candy hearts started out as medical lozenges for sore throats. Pictured: "Swan Lake" by Matilda Svensson, age 10, Sweden. Courtesy of CMA's permanent collection of children's art from around the world. NEXT IN Fun Facts 6 Fun Facts About Hudson Square 6 Fun Facts About Hudson Square Donate Now

Open Studio: Power of Community Free Community Artmaking Thursday, May 16, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres, Maria Greeting Her Mother, 1987, oil on cast fiberglass. Courtesy of the artists. John Ahearn & Rigoberto Torres, in situ photo of Banana Kelly Double Dutch, The Bronx, NYC, 1982. Pictured: Freeda Mincey, Javette Potts, Tawana Brown, and Staice Seabrine. Photo © Martha Cooper. Artists are intrinsically linked to their surrounding communities. In this session, children will look at artists who celebrate the diverse culture of New York CIty’s northernmost borough — the Bronx! Beginning in 1979 and contuining to present day, John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres celebrate the community and togetherness through life-size sculptures of their South Bronx neighbors. Students will create their own sculptural portraits of community members that they repect and admire. 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: John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres, Maria Greeting Her Mother , 1987, oil on cast fiberglass. Courtesy of the artists. 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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