New York Observer Scooter » children’s art http://www.scooterny.com Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:02:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6-beta1-24044 Children’s Museum Of The Arts To Spice UP 2012 DUMBO Arts Festival http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/16/childrens-museum-of-the-arts-to-spice-up-2012-dumbo-arts-festival/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:22:08 -0400 http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/16/childrens-museum-of-the-arts-to-spice-up-2012-dumbo-arts-festival/ Benjamin-Emile Le Hay http://www.scooterny.com/?p=2303 Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) and AT&T have announced an original line-up of family arts programming for this year’s DUMBO Arts Festival, September 28 – 30, 2012.

Some 25,000 children attended the three-day festival in 2011, which saw over 500 artists, 100 studios and 50 galleries participate. Noticing a growing demand for creative programming geared towards kids, organizers have elected to expand aspects of the festival into a more family-friendly format.

“We’re extremely excited to bring our signature family programming across the East River to Brooklyn this fall,” said Dave Kaplan, Executive Director, CMA. “The festival’s spectacular line-up is sure to inspire, and CMA is especially thrilled to present workshops and experiences that engage young festival goers and help them harness their creativity.”

In addition to the numerous interactive art experiences, exhibitions and craft events, organizers have announced a special component of the festival that will focus on DUMBO’s waterfront. These activities will surround family hotspots such as Jane’s Carousel and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“We are looking forward to offering a diverse range of programs that will inspire the next generation of festival artists," Lisa Kim, Director DUMBO Arts Festival told Scooter.

Kids can explore a stop-motion animation workshop based on DUMBO's layout, sculpt animals and figurines in the museum’s pop-up Clay Bar or keep it highbrow and browse the surrounding galleries.

More festival events will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

]]> Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) and AT&T have announced an original line-up of family arts programming for this year’s DUMBO Arts Festival, September 28 – 30, 2012.

Some 25,000 children attended the three-day festival in 2011, which saw over 500 artists, 100 studios and 50 galleries participate. Noticing a growing demand for creative programming geared towards kids, organizers have elected to expand aspects of the festival into a more family-friendly format.

“We’re extremely excited to bring our signature family programming across the East River to Brooklyn this fall,” said Dave Kaplan, Executive Director, CMA. “The festival’s spectacular line-up is sure to inspire, and CMA is especially thrilled to present workshops and experiences that engage young festival goers and help them harness their creativity.”

In addition to the numerous interactive art experiences, exhibitions and craft events, organizers have announced a special component of the festival that will focus on DUMBO’s waterfront. These activities will surround family hotspots such as Jane’s Carousel and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“We are looking forward to offering a diverse range of programs that will inspire the next generation of festival artists," Lisa Kim, Director DUMBO Arts Festival told Scooter.

Kids can explore a stop-motion animation workshop based on DUMBO's layout, sculpt animals and figurines in the museum’s pop-up Clay Bar or keep it highbrow and browse the surrounding galleries.

More festival events will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

]]> http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/16/childrens-museum-of-the-arts-to-spice-up-2012-dumbo-arts-festival/feed/ 0 Expanded Children’s Space At MoMA Boutique http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/07/new-and-expanded-childrens-space-at-moma-boutique/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:56:20 -0400 http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/07/new-and-expanded-childrens-space-at-moma-boutique/ Benjamin-Emile Le Hay http://www.scooterny.com/?p=2243 Soho’s MoMA Design Store has upgraded its 81 Spring Street outpost with added offerings for children. The re-designed, lower level space has expanded its assortment of curiosities, books, home products and objets d’art by about 30 percent, MoMA reports. The store opened in conjunction with the museum's new exhibit, Century of the Child, which opened July 29th. Several items in the exhibit have been made available online and in the stores.

“Our goal is to create an area where families can enjoy an expanded offering of books, toys and games designed to ignite imaginations and expose young minds to modern and contemporary art,” said Kathy Thornton-Bias, President of the MoMA Retail Division.

Additionally, the MoMA Design Store worked with the museum’s Education Department to boost the interactive and learning experiences of younger shoppers that will pass through the space.

“We look forward to unveiling the space and feel that it is truly an opportunity to inspire visitors of all ages,” commented Ms. Thornton-Bias.

The MoMA Design Store also stated that it intends to host book readings and creative activities that explore the museum’s unique take on of art and design.

]]> Soho’s MoMA Design Store has upgraded its 81 Spring Street outpost with added offerings for children. The re-designed, lower level space has expanded its assortment of curiosities, books, home products and objets d’art by about 30 percent, MoMA reports. The store opened in conjunction with the museum's new exhibit, Century of the Child, which opened July 29th. Several items in the exhibit have been made available online and in the stores.

“Our goal is to create an area where families can enjoy an expanded offering of books, toys and games designed to ignite imaginations and expose young minds to modern and contemporary art,” said Kathy Thornton-Bias, President of the MoMA Retail Division.

Additionally, the MoMA Design Store worked with the museum’s Education Department to boost the interactive and learning experiences of younger shoppers that will pass through the space.

“We look forward to unveiling the space and feel that it is truly an opportunity to inspire visitors of all ages,” commented Ms. Thornton-Bias.

The MoMA Design Store also stated that it intends to host book readings and creative activities that explore the museum’s unique take on of art and design.

]]> http://www.scooterny.com/2012/08/07/new-and-expanded-childrens-space-at-moma-boutique/feed/ 0 Art Day Celebration Fundraiser for Diakonos Orphanage in Haiti http://www.scooterny.com/2012/06/14/art-day-celebration-fundraiser-for-diakonos-orphanage-in-haiti/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:09:52 -0400 http://www.scooterny.com/2012/06/14/art-day-celebration-fundraiser-for-diakonos-orphanage-in-haiti/ Melissa Wiley http://www.scooterny.com/?p=1145 On Wed., June 20, Art in Motion and Life Preservers Inc. will present a special Art Day Celebration at 1Oak in support of children’s art programming in Haiti. The evening will feature art exhibits and a fashion show coordinated by Runway Haiti at 8p.m., followed by a live performance by Grammy-nominated Universal Records artist Shontelle at 9:30.

Art Day Celebration believes that youth are the number one resource for shaping the future of Haiti and aims to empower orphaned children to find and express their individual voices through the medium of art.

Members of the host committee include winner of America’s Next Top Model “Cycle Six” Dani Evans and award-winning photographer Marc Baptiste. This occasion promises to be an exciting evening for a great cause.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Wed., June 20, 6-11p.m., 1Oak, 453 West 17th Street

]]> On Wed., June 20, Art in Motion and Life Preservers Inc. will present a special Art Day Celebration at 1Oak in support of children’s art programming in Haiti. The evening will feature art exhibits and a fashion show coordinated by Runway Haiti at 8p.m., followed by a live performance by Grammy-nominated Universal Records artist Shontelle at 9:30.

Art Day Celebration believes that youth are the number one resource for shaping the future of Haiti and aims to empower orphaned children to find and express their individual voices through the medium of art.

Members of the host committee include winner of America’s Next Top Model “Cycle Six” Dani Evans and award-winning photographer Marc Baptiste. This occasion promises to be an exciting evening for a great cause.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Wed., June 20, 6-11p.m., 1Oak, 453 West 17th Street

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