See More Children's Museum of the Arts 2/1/24 Kids Art Celebrate Lunar New Year with 7 Works from CMA’s Collection of Children’s Art NEXT IN

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 12/19/23 Artists in Schools Monochromatic Self Portraits Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. NEXT IN

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 6/6/23 Reflections Ear-to-Ear Smiles NEXT IN

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 5/31/24 Arts Education Resources Learning Resource: Cubist Self Portraits by Noormah Jamal, CMA Artist in Residence 2023-24, in collaboration with 5th graders at Children’s Workshop School, NYC NEXT IN

4/15/24 Artists in Schools Shimmering Backdrops at PS 347 Dispatches from CMA Artist Instructor Talisa Velazquez's second grade class at PS 347. Click to expand media gallery. Students at PS 347 in Manhattan are finishing up the backdrops for their stop-motion animations. One of our longtime school partners, PS 347 serves deaf, hard-of-hearing, children of deaf adults, and hearing students. Ultra tactile materials like shimmering translucent paper and fuzzy fabrics proved to be irresistible to students! They wanted to spend hours assembling their backdrops. Next up, students will design their characters and use modeling clay to bring their ideas to life. CMA Artist Instructors JT Baldassarre and Talisa Velazquez It’s spring in New York City, which means CMA’s Artist Instructors are hard at work in public schools across the boroughs teaching fine arts and stop-motion animation to students who lack access to the arts otherwise. Learn how you can support these programs by donating to CMA’s Emergency Arts Education Fund. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 2/27/24 Artists in Schools Observational Drawing: What’s Outside Your Window? Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. NEXT IN

1/22/24 Artists in Schools Vegetable Prints! Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. Kids had permission to play with their food when they made 2D vegetable prints! First, Maria demonstrated how to cut and carve vegetables and divide them into sections. They selected from potatoes, tomatoes, jalapeños, cauliflower, ginger, onion, garlic, peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms [all vegetables were on the edge of expiration so no food was wasted!] Next, they dipped the sections into acrylic paint and used them as stamps to create original patterns and compositions. Kids were fascinated by this novel use of vegetables, even though some could not stand the pungent smell of garlic and onions! Nonetheless, they powered through and created truly compelling works of art. 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

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 2/14/22 Fun Facts Kids Art 8 Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day has a fascinating history. 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

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 10/5/23 Interviews "Studio practice is something that you develop over time and take with you wherever you go." Artist Judd Schiffman on the sculpture he returns to again and again. NEXT IN

11/29/23 Interviews "It was thrilling to imagine what it would be like to be an artist with such a unique vision." Artist Marcy Hermansader on learning to draw alongside her father and visiting a Giacometti retrospective as a child. Click to expand media gallery. CMA's end-of-year artwork sale raises essential funds for free arts education in NYC schools whose arts programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. These works – starting at $100 – have been generously donated by celebrated artists who uphold our belief that all children are artists deserving of the materials, access, and encouragement to allow their creativity to soar. Below, meet contributing artist Marcy Hermansader. Marcy's childhood artwork Do you have a favorite memory of making art as a child? My father was an artist and sometimes he would set me up to work at his drawing board while he painted. I was about 5. We would listen to opera or jazz. Can you describe a formative experience visiting a museum or gallery? When I was a teenager I went with my parents to MoMA to see a Giacometti retrospective. I was stunned by his drawings and paintings. It was thrilling to imagine what it would be like to be an artist with such a unique vision. Marcy Hermansader Milkweed color pencil, pastel, gouache and ink on paper Buy Now NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now