Open Studio: Unusual Sculptures Inspired by Phyllida Barlow [July 31] Free Community Artmaking Monday, July 31, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP This session takes inspiration from British sculptor Phyllida Barlow ’s current exhibition on view in City Hall Park. We’ll borrow from Barlow’s playful and rule-breaking style to challenge traditional sculptural values by placing an everyday object, such as a chair or bed, in surprising space. 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

Urban Landscape Chalk Drawings [July 12] Free Community Artmaking Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12 PM to 2 PM Spring Street Park Spring Street Park, Spring Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP What makes a park? Is it trees and grass, the surrounding community, or something more? How does a park make us feel or and what does it inspire us to do? Join CMA Artist in Residence ingrid romero in Spring Street Park to create urban landscapes rendered in chalk and on paper. ingrid will work alongside children and families to provide inspiration, make art, and pose critical thinking questions surrounding the concept of a park as we know it and what we may imagine it to be. This event is recommended for ages 12 & under. 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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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

Larkin Grimm Artist Instructor, Partnerships Children's Museum of the Arts ​ Larkin Grimm is a visual artist, composer, and animator who studied with Kehinde Wiley, Frank Gehry, and documentarian D.A. Pennebaker at Yale University. Larkin has been teaching art, filmmaking, animation, and music production at Children's Museum of the Arts for seven years. Larkin has a child on the Autism spectrum and particularly enjoys teaching other special needs children and their families that they are capable of more than they ever imagined as artists and citizens of the world. As a musician, Larkin has released six solo albums, toured internationally, and collaborated with renowned musicians such as Stromae, Patti Smith, Tony Visconti, Dirty Projectors, and Naama Tsabar. Donate Now Since 1988

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

CMA ♥️ ART: Valentine's Day Art Party! Fundraiser Event Sunday, February 11, 2024 10 AM to 12:30 PM Cricket's Candy Creations Cricket's Candy Creations, Hudson Street, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Celebrate all things sweet while raising critical funds for free art programs in Children’s Museum of the Arts’ partner schools! Enjoy art activities, cocktails, and brunch boxes from Maman during CMA's Valentine's Day Art Party on Sunday, February 11 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Cricket's Candy Creations in Manhattan. Families with children of all ages are invited to indulge in nostalgic Valentine’s Day projects with an artful twist, including Crepe Paper Flower Bouquets , Cookie Cutter Pendants , Extra Sweet Valentine Card Station , and the return of everyone’s favorite Clay Bar ! All attendees will enjoy a Valentine’s Day brunch box provided by Maman including a classic croissant or pain au chocolat, fresh fruit cup or granola, freshly squeezed orange juice, and specialty Valentine cookie surprise. Champagne, sparkling rosé, and unlimited coffee will also be available for grownups. PS: The event wraps up in the early afternoon, leaving plenty of time to make it home in time for the big game – and gain a little extra inspiration for your Super Bowl (or Puppy Bowl) party! Activities Include: Crepe Paper Flower Bouquets Be a florist for a day as you create a colorful flower bouquet to present to your Valentine using crepe paper, wire, and floral tape. Cookie Cutter Pendants Use cookie cutters of various fun shapes to create wearable jewelry. Whose name will you carve into your pendant? Extra Sweet Valentine Card Station Gummy candy becomes an art tool as you create wax-resist candy prints for your Valentine’s Day cards. Imagine telling your classmates that you created their Valentine using candy! Clay Bar: Busts of Your Valentine Everyone’s favorite CMA activity makes its triumphant return! Sculpt a plasticine clay bust of your Valentine and present it to them at the end of the event. Will they wear a hat? Heart-shaped sunglasses? Include all of the extra details that make your special person … special! Ticket Levels: "You’re Sweet" Family Package [$250 per family] admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children access to all art activities, except Clay Bar cocktails for adults brunch box from Maman "Be Mine" VIP Package [$500 per family] admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children exclusive Clay Bar access, plus access to all other art activities Mine limited edition letterpress print by Liana Finck cocktails for adults brunch box from Maman All proceeds from ticket sales support CMA's Emergency Arts Education Fund , providing free art programs in NYC schools that need it most. Image Credit: Artwork by former CMA Artist in Residence Ciana Malchione The non-tax deductible portion of a ticket package is $200. Contributions are fully tax deductible. Tax ID # 13-3520970 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: Subway Tile Mosaics [August 21] Free Community Artmaking Monday, August 21, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Create your own mosaics inspired by the world’s greatest metropolitan transportation system. We’ll take a look at some of our favorite subway artworks, like the tiled animals at the 81st Street-Museum of Natural History station, then create our own. Kids will practice a new form of multimedia art and walk away with a renewed appreciation for public murals. 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

Open Studio: Exhibition Dioramas [August 7] Free Community Artmaking Monday, August 7, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Taking inspiration from the surrounding hub of contemporary art galleries in Chelsea, kids will curate and create their own gallery and place their miniature paintings and sculptures throughout the space. 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

4/12/24 Artists in Schools Zine Making: The Final Creations! Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. Click to expand media gallery. Noormah Jamal's fifth graders at Children’s Workshop School completed their zine projects and donated their finished creations to the school library for future students to see. Round of applause to these budding writers, illustrators, and publishers! Noormah’s work at Children’s Workshop School 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 Featuring Artwork from South Africa and New York 3 Lovely Lizards from CMA's Collection of Children's Art Donate Now