Open Studio [May 22] Free Community Artmaking Monday, May 22, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP 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 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

Portrait Drawing with Bea Scaccia Free Community Artmaking Saturday, May 14, 2022 12 PM to 1 PM JDJ Gallery 373 Broadway, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Bea Scaccia A belief in physiognomic principles Acrylic on canvas 2021 Children's Museum of the Arts families are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of art activities and an artist-led tour of Bea Scaccia: With Their Striking Features at JDJ . Bea will lead children in a portrait drawing activity, focusing each other's clothes, hair, and other adornments instead of facial features. With Their Striking Features marks Italian multidisciplinary artist Bea Scaccia 's debut exhibition with JDJ and her first solo exhibition of paintings. At the heart of Scaccia’s practice is the need to create characters and visual archetypes — often genderless, faceless, and ageless — as a means to understand herself and others. Much like ourselves, the characters in Scaccia’s paintings, drawings and animations arm themselves with costumes and possessions that speak to the roles they are trying to perform, and the identities they are attempting to embody, particularly with respect to issues of class and gender. This exhibition focuses on a new body of paintings developed over the last two years, in which Scaccia’s characters appear to be entirely engulfed by their finery: hair, jewels, lace, tassels, fur, ribbons and crystals are piled on top of each other to points of absurdity. These objects evoke a sense of laborious costume and style that is linked to traditional and stereotypical notions of feminine beauty. Beatrice Scaccia (b. 1978, Frosinone, Italy, lives and works in New York) is an artist and writer. Her visual works, which take the form of drawings, paintings, and digital animations, explore the absurdity of the human condition. She has had solo exhibitions at venues including the Katonah Museum of Art, New York (2021); Cuchifritos Gallery, New York (2014); and Ugo Ferranti Gallery, Rome (2010). Her work has been included in group exhibitions at Magazzino Italian Art, New York (2020); The Center for the less Good Idea, Johannesburg (2020); American University’s Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C. (2016); and AIR Gallery, New York (2011), among others. Her work is included in several public and private collections, including the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the Portland Museum of Art. 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

Open Studio: Mirror Reflections Free Community Artmaking Monday, December 18, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Image Credit: Mary Cassatt, Woman With a Sunflower, 1905. Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Chester Dale Collection. Alyson Shotz, Mirror Fence, 2014. Installation view, Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY. Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson. Sarah Sze, Fallen Sky, 2021. Installation view, Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY © Sarah Sze. Olafur Eliasson, How do we live together?, 2019. Installation view, Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, 2022. Photograph by Ela Bialkowska, OKNO Studio. Courtesy Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, Florence. Mirrors have been a favorite subject of artists since the Renaissance era. From Mary Cassatt ’s traditional use of mirrors to reflect subject’s faces to contemporary artists such as Alyson Shotz , Sarah Sze , and Olafur Eliasson who employ actual mirrors to reflect their surroundings, artists will draw inspiration from various art historical portrayals of mirrors to create their own reflective images. What does the mirror reveal for all to see? About Open Studio 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 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 Led by CMA Artist Instructors Emma Waldman and JT Baldassarre , each session introduces children to the elements and principles of art while surveying artists across generations. 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. Image Credit: Mary Cassatt, Woman With a Sunflower , 1905. Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Chester Dale Collection. 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. 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: Halloween Candy Collages Inspired by Félix González-Torres Free Community Artmaking Thursday, October 19, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Félix González-Torres, Untitled (USA Today), 1990, Candies, individually wrapped in red, silver, and blue cellophane (endless supply), Installation view, Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst MMK, Frankfurt, Photo by Axel Schneider. Félix González-Torres, Untitled (USA Today), 1990, Candies, individually wrapped in red, silver, and blue cellophane (endless supply), Installation view, Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst MMK, Frankfurt, Photo by Axel Schneider. Félix González-Torres, Untitled (USA Today), 1990, Candies, individually wrapped in red, silver, and blue cellophane (endless supply), Installation view, Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst MMK, Frankfurt, Photo by Axel Schneider. Who’s ready for a Halloween adventure? Take a page from the delightful candy sculptures of artists Félix González-Torres and Peter Anton and create a collaborative candy bucket for everyone to share. Artists will use tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and fabric to create their own sweet treats and add them to a massive candy collage. Don’t forget to ‘trick or treat’ before you leave! 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. Image Credit: Félix González-Torres, Untitled (USA Today) , 1990, Candies, individually wrapped in red, silver, and blue cellophane (endless supply), Installation view, Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst MMK, Frankfurt, Photo by Axel Schneider. 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 [July 13] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, July 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 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 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

ingrid romero: Reflections from the body to the world Gallery Visit Monday, August 7, 2023 1 PM to 4 PM Pace Gallery Pace Gallery, West 25th Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP IngridRomer-ReflectionsFromTheBodyToTheWorld-Pace-3.jpeg CMA Artist in Residence ingrid romero guided high schoolers from City-As-School and Landmark High School in a social critique workshop at Pace Gallery . Students looked to current exhibitions Song Dong: ROUND and Lee Kun-Yon: Snail’s Gallop as they explored embodiment and performance during the creation of their own protest objects. 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

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Halloween Block Party 2022 Free Community Artmaking Sunday, October 30, 2022 11 AM to 3 PM Spring Street Park Spring Street Park, Spring Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Ghouls and goblins (of all ages) are invited to join Children’s Museum of the Arts for a free community artmaking block party to create the float that kicks off The Village Halloween Parade . Grab your favorite costume (and mask!) and meet us at Spring Street Park in Hudson Square on Sunday, October 30 from 11 AM to 3 PM . Don’t forget your party shoes! Dance Church® , a movement class that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing, will host a 40-minute movement session at 1 PM for partygoers of all ages. Instructor Laura Carella will lead the class in a series of movement cues, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre music. Pre-registration is required for the Dance Church portion of the event. Activities include: Ghost Superpower Shields Alter Ego 3D Mask-Making Ghost Balloon Buddies Spooky Skeleton Observational Drawings Pumpkin Painting Practice Trick or Treating Music by Baby DJ School Costume Catwalk We provide 100% free arts programming across all boroughs of NYC thanks to the generous donations of awesome people like you. Show your support for our mission by purchasing raffle tickets at the event. Raffle prizes are generously donated by neighborhood favorites including New York Children’s Theater , Calexico , The Drew Barrymore Show , Wave Hill , New-York Historical Society , The Alice Austen House Museum , Ten Percent Happier , IlluminArt Productions , Economy Candy , Artists & Craftsman Supply , plus more to be announced. Children’s Museum of the Arts is proud to present the Halloween Block Party with leadership support from First Republic. Children’s Museum of the Arts Halloween Block Party is made possible through the generous support of Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Cornelia T Bailey Foundation, William Talbott Hillman Foundation, The Pepperman Family, The Russo Family on behalf of Goldman Sachs Gives, Laurie Harris Brennan and William D. Brennan, Marissa and Shane McMahon, Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Louis Legacy Foundation, and Cowles Charitable Trust. This program is 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. Supplies for this event were provided, in part, by BLICK Art Materials ​​and by Materials for the Arts, a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Donate Now