Tuesday, April 22, 2025
2:30 – 4:30 pm EDT
Scheuer Auditorium

Tuesdays, April 8, April 22, May 13, May 27
2:30 – 4:30pm

Preschoolers and elementary school-aged children are invited to explore and create during these drop-in Tuesday afternoon sessions. Inspired by artworks on view, families will experiment with different art-making activities, such as printmaking, mixed-media collages, or sculpture projects.

This program is led by a museum educator and assisted by teen interns.

April 8: Collage Matzah Plates
In celebration of the upcoming holiday of Passover, families are invited to collage found images, patterned paper, and other materials to design a unique matzah plate.

April 22: Earth Day Sculptures
Use quick-drying clay, pipe cleaners, buttons, and other found materials to sculpt an animal, a tree, or something else from the natural world.

May 13: Found Object Portrait
Piece together a portrait using fabric, textured paper, cardboard, and more after viewing pictures of people in the exhibition The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.

May 27: Cityscape Paintings
Paint a cityscape inspired by your neighborhood or your favorite buildings in New York City. Get inspired by colorful painted scenes in the exhibition Ben Shahn: On Nonconformity. 

Free with RSVP. RSVP recommended yet not required.

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