Open Studio [May 4] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, May 4, 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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Open Studio [April 13] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, April 13, 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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3/23/22 Reading Lists Imagine Peace with These 7 Children’s Books Dive into themes of peace with these seven children's books. Link to Relevant Event Page or Other 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 Donate Now

2/13/24 Fundraiser Candy Stamp Valentines and Cotton Candy Sculptures CMA friends and families celebrated the season of love with a morning of artmaking with a side of Valentine's Day treats. Click to expand media gallery. Valentine's Day and artmaking go hand-in-hand, and no one does this holiday better than Children's Museum of the Arts! Check out our top 5 favorite moments from this year's Valentine's Day Art Party, raising funds to CMA's free art programs across the city. 1 . Artist Alex Alpert showed us how to use candy as stamps to create edible Valentine cards. 2. Puppy love was a popular subject at the Clay Bar. 3. We marveled at Japanese cotton candy that was almost too cute to eat – but we enjoyed it anyway! 4. CMA Artist Instructor Emma showed us how to create crepe paper flower bouquets that rivaled the work of any professional florist. 5. Artist Michael De Feo generously contributed two of his artworks for our silent auction, prompting a friendly bidding war that raised nearly $3K for CMA kids. Michael and his daughter Carolina at the Clay Bar A huge thank you to our fearless board for putting together such an sweet party and special thanks to photographer Chris Pepperman for capturing the morning in style! Left to Right: CMA Board Members Alexandra Frankel, Elizabeth Fearon Pepperman, Allison Russo, Barbara Briones, Jillian Marcus NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Open Studio: Earth Day Free Community Artmaking Monday, April 22, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Agnes Denes with Wheatfield –– A Confrontation. Two acres of wheat planted and harvested by the artist on the Battery Park landfill, Manhattan, Summer 1982. Commissioned by Public Art Fund. Photo by John McGrall. Courtesy the artist and Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects. Agnes Denes, Wheatfield – A Confrontation: Battery Park Landfill, Downtown Manhattan – The Harvest, 1982, Courtesy Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, New York. With climate change dominating today’s news cycles, artists often send powerful messages to society about the environment through their work. Children will learn about Agnes Denes, whose 1982 installation Wheatfield — A Confrontation featured a fully functioning wheatfield in an abandoned landfill in the heart of downtown Manhattan. It was here where Denes called attention to the misplaced priority of Americans, including food instability, energy, the economy, and ecological concerns. Children will take inspiration from Denes’ efforts and design a new city plan where plants, trees, and crops can breathe and thrive. 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: Agnes Denes with Wheatfield –– A Confrontation . Two acres of wheat planted and harvested by the artist on the Battery Park landfill, Manhattan, Summer 1982. Commissioned by Public Art Fund. Photo by John McGrall. Courtesy the artist and Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects. 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

Open Studio: Paper Bag Puppets [August 17] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, August 17, 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

11/30/23 Kids Art 13 Winter Scenes from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. Alaa Said Winter Age 6 Syria Vly Beselova Untitled Age 7 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Tenzin Dorjee Tibetan Tradition Age 12 Tibetan Children's Village Dharamsala Cantt, India Marey Slovesnova Untitled Age 10 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia H. Covalenco Untitled Age 14 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Mai El Kinawr Fantasy Age 10 International School of Choueifat Damascus, Syria Tahr Volcova Untitled Age 8 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia U. Bolvoca Untitled Age 10 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Holycova Untitled Age 14 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Masha Balus Untitled Age 7 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Slava Blasov Untitled Age 8 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Era Sedorova Untitled Age 10 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia Oksana Suhariva Untitled Age 10 School No. 59 Yaroslav, Russia NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now