Art in the City
The Museum of the City of New York invites children ages 5-12 to our hands-on art making series, Art in the City. Lifting the range of materials used by artists in our centennial show, This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture, each session will introduce children to a different art form/medium, including mosaics, landscape painting, felt collage, and more. Through independent and collaborative material exploration, children will be able to build a personal connection to the observant and playful ways artists visualize stories of New York City
This art-making series is free with museum admission and geared towards children ages 5-12. Museum admission is by suggested donation for adults and free for ages 19 and under. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult. No previous artmaking experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be completed using the registration links above. Registrants will receive a reminder email about the event.
Questions? Email us at schoolprograms@mcny.org.
Art in the City Sessions:
City Landscape Painting Tutorial - 10am
Children are welcome to follow along a step-by-step tutorial of a city landscape painting inspired by the painter Malcah Zeldis.City Landscape Painting Tutorial - 12pm
Children are welcome to follow along a step-by-step tutorial of a city landscape painting inspired by the painter Malcah Zeldis.Neighbors of Home Portrait Making - 10am
Create a portrait of someone who reminds you of home, inspired by those featured in our inaugural photography exhibition, New York Now: Home – A Photography Triennial.Neighbors of Home Portrait Making - 12pm
Create a portrait of someone who reminds you of home, inspired by those featured in our inaugural photography exhibition, New York Now: Home – A Photography Triennial.Jasmine Blooms at Night Mixed Media Making - 10am
Inspired by Jaishri Abichandani's Jasmine Blooms at Night, featured in our exhibition City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space, we welcome young artists to create a mixed media portrait of someone who inspires them.Jasmine Blooms at Night Mixed Media Making - 12pm
Inspired by Jaishri Abichandani's Jasmine Blooms at Night, featured in our exhibition City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space, we welcome young artists to create a mixed media portrait of someone who inspires them.
Past Events
Roz Chast Inspired Comics - 10am
Using Roz Chast comics as examples, illustrate your own New York City-themed cartoon!Roz Chast Inspired Comics - 12pm
Using Roz Chast comics as examples, illustrate your own New York City-themed cartoon!Design Your Own NYC Tote Bag - 10am
Design your own tote bag with illustrations of iconic New York City objects using fabric markers and/or fabric pastels inspired by the fashion and costumes on display!Design Your Own NYC Tote Bag - 12pm
Design your own tote bag with illustrations of iconic New York City objects using fabric markers and/or fabric pastels inspired by the fashion and costumes on display!Manny Vega Inspired Mosaics - 10am
We invite you to add to our collaborative pom pom mosaic inspired by the work of Manny Vega! Want a mosaic to take home? Make your own with tiles and clay.Manny Vega Inspired Mosaics - 12pm
We invite you to add to our collaborative pom pom mosaic inspired by the work of Manny Vega! Want a mosaic to take home? Make your own with tiles and clay.Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 10am
Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 12pm
Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!Related Exhibition - May 26, 2023 - July 21, 2024
This Is New York
In honor of the Museum’s centennial, this exhibition, which spans a full city block, is organized around the types of urban spaces where the stories of New York are told.Stay Connected.Get our Newsletter.
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