Classes & Workshops

Manny Vega and visitors paint a mermaid portrait together.

For Adults Saturday, July 13, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Art Making with Manny!

Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes featured in our exhibition celebrating his work, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.

A group of educators sitting around a table listening to a facilitator against a backdrop of a brightly colored mural.

For Educators Monday, August 5, 9:00am

P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History

Educators! Join us this summer for an immersive, interactive, and meaningful in-person course for K-12 educators and explore NYC through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.

Manny works on a huge in progress mosaic on a table in his home studio.

For Adults Saturday, September 21, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making Saturday

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.

For Adults Sunday, September 22, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making Sunday

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.

Maricruz Badia-Cestero poses as Manny Vega and guests draw her.

For Adults Saturday, October 5, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Figure Drawing Salon