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12/20/23 Artists in Schools A Big Beautiful Mess Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Niousha Kiarashi's elementary school class at Sid Miller Academy. Click to expand media gallery. Students learned about tint and tone across two sessions – the first using only black, white and primary colors, and the second using shades and variations. It was an absolute blast getting to paint not just on paper, but the surfaces around them (we made sure to clean up at the end of class!) Students especially loved mixing paints together in a water cup and watching the water change color. They quickly caught on to using their hands as a paintbrush and created beautiful works using the palm of their hand. Some students were so meticulous and produced works with incredible detail. In Niousha’s own words, “This felt like such a success in my heart that I could activate their curiosity using art.” Niousha’s work at Sid Miller Academy 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 Noormah Jamal at Children's Workshop School All About Alina! Donate Now

Open Studio: Raise Your Voice! Free Community Artmaking Monday, December 4, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Judy Chicago, International Honor Quilt (IHQ), initiated by Judy Chicago in 1980, Created in response to The Dinner Party. Hite Art Institute, University of Louisville. Image Credit: © 2020 Judy Chicago / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Augusta Savage working on Harp (Lift Every Voice and Sing). The sculpture was commissioned for the New York World’s Fair. Courtesy of The New York Public Library Digital Collection. Shahzia Sikander, NOW, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Madison Square Park Conservancy. Photo by Yasunori Matsui. Throughout history, artists have used their “visual voice” – and actual voice! – to stand up for their gender, social, and political rights. Judy Chicago , Augusta Savage , and Shahzia Sikander are just a few who have advocated for empowerment and visibility for today’s most pressing issues. Artists will work together to visually and sculpturally depict important topics they wish to "raise their voice" about, just as these artists have done and still do. 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: Judy Chicago, International Honor Quilt (IHQ) , initiated by Judy Chicago in 1980, Created in response to The Dinner Party. Hite Art Institute, University of Louisville. Image Credit: © 2020 Judy Chicago / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. 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

5/8/24 Artists in Schools All About Alina! Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. Click to expand media gallery. Alina is an exceptionally talented student at Children’s Workshop School. She often expands upon Noormah’s assignments at home and brings in her work to show off her progress. As a native Russian speaker who is just learning English, Alina impressed us with a handwritten note (in English!) asking Noormah to select options for a sculpture that she would make for her. She also took home her animal cloud project (a capybara) and stained the foam and gave it additional detail. Round of applause for Alina! She inspires us everyday. 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 Noormah Jamal at Children's Workshop School Clay Magnets Part II: Sculptors & Painters Donate Now

6/3/23 Kids Art 6 NYC Skylines from CMA's Permanent Collection of Children's Art ​ Click to expand media gallery. Unknown Artist Age 7 New York, NY, USA Jonathan Marin Untitled Age 8 Lavelle School for the Blind Bronx, New York, USA Luis Nuñez City Fun Age 12 PS 17X at St. Agatha Home Bronx, New York, USA Rachel Yoes Different 9/11 Collection New York, NY, USA Santiago Campas Untitled Age 9 United Nations International School New York, NY, USA Abigail Mandell Blue Bus Age 2 NADA New York Collection New York, NY, USA NEXT Noormah Jamal at Children's Workshop School All About Alina! Donate Now

Open Studio at Pier 57: Sneaker Customization Workshop with NRS CustomX Free Community Artmaking Thursday, July 27, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Calling all teens aged 14-18! Join NRS CustomX for a free sneaker customization workshop on Thursday, July 27 from 3 PM to 5 PM . Learn the techniques and artistry of custom sneaker design alongside guest artist Alex Alpert and expert designers from NRS CustomX. Each participant will receive their very own pair of GREATS sneakers to design (and keep!) A bout NRS CustomX Founded by Robert Gullery and Marc Scepi at the beginning of 2023, NRS CustomX is a community-driven, creative academy designed to elevate artists and creatives. NRS CustomX specializes in sneaker customization, 1-of-1 custom designs, and the education of the artisanal sneaker building process. 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: Personal Monuments [August 10] Free Community Artmaking Thursday, August 10, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM Pier 57 Pier 57, 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP Kids will take inspiration from two beloved NYC sculptures dedicated to prominent figures in both literature and life — Allison Saar 's Swing Low memorial of Harriet Tubman and Jose de Creeft 's Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park. They’ll use recycled materials to create a monument of someone or something they admire. 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

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 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. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ NEXT IN ​ ​ ​ ​

6/16/23 Kids Art 5 Father Figures from CMA's Permanent Collection of Children's Art ​ Click to expand media gallery. Anniker Shah Untitled The American Embassy School New Delhi, India Mei Suwaid My Family Age 7 The Sultan’s School Seeb, Oman Karlie Yip Camping With My Family Age 4 NADA New York Collection Staten Island, New York, USA Ola S. Untitled Wadleigh Secondary School Sona Kludjian Collection Harlem, New York, USA Dima Boulad A Lebanese Family Wearing The Traditional Costumes Age 4 International College Beirut, Lebanon NEXT Noormah Jamal at Children's Workshop School All About Alina! Donate Now