Tag Archives: Artist Profiles

Did you see us at the Hester Street Fair?

We were back painting like Pollock at the Hester Street Fair!

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Don’t miss out on Claes Oldenburg at MoMA

We at CCA are crazy about Claes Oldenburg, so we were particularly excited to hear about MoMA’s exhibition, Claes Oldenburg: The Street and The Store.

Claes Oldenburg The Store

Oldenburg is known for his depictions of everyday objects, often as sculptures.  This exhibition looks at the beginning of his career, when he began to create the food sculptures he is so well-known for today.  The Street is comprised of objects made from cardboard, burlap, and newspaper.  The Store is made up of brightly painted sculptures and reliefs.

The exhibition, which runs through August 5th, is an excellent opportunity for children to imagine everyday objects in a new light. How would you build your own food sculpture? Would the hamburger be blue or green? What would you use?

Ice Cream Food Art

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Art Adventures is getting kudos

We are proud to have been recommended by Lauren Pohl, founder of kids class listing site – Kidz Central Station.

She recommended our Art Adventures classes in an interview with Brunch with my Baby.  Click the link to see the full interview.

Thanks for the support! Check out our website to join one of our upcoming classes or tours.

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Keith Haring Prints at the LIC Flea

We had a great time making Keith Haring-inspired prints at the LIC Flea & Food this past Saturday.

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Four Seasons at NYBG

Staying in the city for the summer?

Head up to The New York Botanical Garden to check out Philip Haas’ massive composite portrait busts, Four Seasons, inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s 16th century painting series of the same name.  The contemporary artist and filmmaker has taken the Renaissance master’s famous 2-D paintings and re-imagined them as 15 foot 3-D sculptures of painted fiberglass.

You and your kids will love these fanciful, larger-than-life creations.  Our Art Adventures kids sure do!  The sculptures represent Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Can you guess which is which?

The Four Seasons philip haas four seasonsTake a peek at The New York Botanical Garden website for a video of the installation of these sculptures (they had to be assembled on-site.)  The exhibition is open in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Courtyard until October 27th.

Philip Haas is an American artist and filmmaker who has exhibited at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Gardens of Versaille, and Piazza del Duomo in Milan among others.

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was very famous in his own life time as a court painter for the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The composite concept of his Four Seasons paintings, laid the foundation for his success and is what he is most remembered for today.  He painted several versions of Four Seasons over several years.

 

LIC Flea a Hit!

Come by this Saturday for some more fun with Keith Haring…and check out our Jim Dine Hammering Collaboration from Sunday @ #LICFlea:

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We’re back at the LIC Flea this Sunday!

We’re excited to be back at the LIC Flea & Food this Sunday, July 14th:
Bring your kids, shop and EAT + create ART with CCA!
Let us inspire your child’s imagination & creativity!
Explore artists from NYC’s Museums!

LIC Flea & Food is an outdoor market open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. Over 65 vendors per day include food, fashion, antiques, furniture, vintage items, jewelry and more. Plus music and kids attractions.  Located at 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Visit www.licflea.com for more details.

Check out photos of our last time at the Flea where we made Pollock drip prints:

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Parents Love Museum Adventures

Here’s what parents are saying about Museum Adventures:

“Your tours offer what many parents want to give to their kids and may not know exactly how.”

“You do a great job introducing sophisticated material to the kids– without dumbing it down nor having it go over their heads.  That’s a tricky balance and you do it well!”

“Claire is amazing and really knows her stuff when it comes to art theory and art history. You can tell she really loves working with kids and loves art.”

Contact us to join one of our upcoming tours and see why we’re the best art program in the city!

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