Tag: galleries

Murikami Superflat Goes 3D for Kids

Takashi Murikami provided us with a multitude of learning opportunities! Takashi Murikami is from Japan.  He loves “Superflat,”  a word he made up!  It means colors and shapes look flat on a page, not round.  In this  piece of art, we made Superflat go 3D:  With a sphere… but the only way you can tell …

Damien Hirst-Inspired Halloween Fun!

I’ve been wanting to do this Damien Hirst kids project for a few years, it just took a while to get it down for both the very young hands to feel successful, as well as to engage older kids. What worked well was that they could add as many details as they wanted, or work …

This Friday 3:45pm: Children Can Experience Color & Mood w. Impressionists @ the Met w. Hands-On Projects!

CCA’s museum for kids Pick-of-the-Week! PS1

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 …

What can your child learn on a Gallery Walk?

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 …

This Saturday 4pm: Parent/Child Disguise-Making for Halloween!

This Saturday, October 5th: Create your own Venetian Mask! 4-5:30pm 1st Saturdays Parent-Child Workshop Are you ready for Halloween? Come create a Venetian mask that you can wear with style while trick-or-treating! Ages 5 and up should carve out time for this easy way to make an authentic-style disguise. REGISTER TODAY!  

Discover the Impressionists on Oct 4th

Are your curious about the Impressionists? Don’t know where to begin? Explore Modern/Contemporary/Impressionist art with Claire Munday & see why and how to select works that are important to share with your children! Join us Friday, October 4th @3:45-5pm. Register here: https://www.clairescreativeadventures.com/register/

Have you joined one of our museum adventures tours?

Don’t miss out on these engaging and educational tours! This Friday, September 13th @3:45-5pm, we’ll be exploring the work of Degas and Giacommeti. Or join a tour on Sunday, September 15th @2-3:15pm. Our Monthly Met Tours start on Friday, October 4th @3:45-5pm and will continue on the first Friday of every month.  Sign up for …

Become a Facebook Fan of CCA and Win a Tour!

Have you checked out our Claire’s Creative Adventures Facebook page yet? It’s a great way to stay up to date on our upcoming offerings, photos, and what’s happening in the art world! Now you can join the contest to win a free Museum Adventures tour by liking our Facebook page.  Simply “Like” and your name …

How do Children Approach Museums with Excitement and Know-how?