In our Venice Mini-Set Building Parent-Child Workshop Saturday, students learned exactly that. Artist Cliff Gokenbach showed us how… Check out the slideshow below, to see how it was done. Some students are already working on their next city dioramas at home! (We love it when parents become learners with their children:) Way to go Mariella! …
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Don’t wait! This Saturday, 4pm @ All Souls Church features movie mini-set building with Cliff Gokenbach, scenic painter extraordinaire who is great with kids! We’ll make a mini- set each to take home as well as learn about this industry’s art-making opportunities. Great for ages 6 and up. Register on our site. Saturday, DECEMBER 7th: …
Post Halloween blues? This Friday from 3:45-5pm, kids can create Monet’s mood through color, Van Gogh’s swirling lines in metal and hide Rousseau’s animals in the jungle… In our Friday Met Children’s Tour, ages 6 and up. Artists of all ages will love the projects and come home with a goodie bag…. full of …
Soft plush stuffed animals in an installation? Perfect for kids. Want an outdoor activity as well? Head to Socrates Sculpture Park to get the wiggles out after seeing all of the colors and “found objects” Mike Kelley has “strung” together! http://momaps1.org/exhibitions/view/374 Who wants to go on a tour together?! PS1 is only one stop …
Check out this great article about homemade Halloween costumes from Time Out Kids. Send us your favorite costume pics! Brooklyn dad and author-illustrator Tad Hills shares the inspiration behind his amazing homemade Halloween costumes for kids. http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/shopping/creative-homemade-halloween-costumes-for-kids-slide-show
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Come find out during the Columbus Day Africa Tour on Monday, Oct. 14th @ 3:45pm. Children will also explore mask-making with Metal and more! Ages 4-12, these tours engage, inspire and give an opportunity to make art at the museum. Become a FB fan and enjoy a chance at one of our many tours at …
In our quest to discover “What is Art?”, CCA visited some wonderful kid-friendly galleries you should know about. These galleries are in such close proximity and offer a wealth of exposure to a wide range of modern and contemporary artists. Along the way, our kids learned to direct their questions to the gallery owners, chose …
If someone traced your path throughout the day, what would the picture look like? Portfolio Oomph is partnering with The Big Draw to investigate that idea through a free online workshop that uses GPS tracking on mobile devices to draw pictures based on the owner’s route over a period of time. “Anyone across the globe …
Are you a NYC family hoping to expose your children to the fascinating world of art around you? Do you have friends or family members traveling through NYC seeking a truly memorable cultural experience together? We all know that New York City is known for its culture and the arts. It’s world-class museums and …