103 Charlton St. NYC
212.274.0986
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Under 5s Drop In Class: 10:45AM - 12PM
Closed for General Admission
Under 5s Drop In Class 10:45AM - 12PM
Explore the magic of mixed media! In this class, young artists will learn how to layer and combine a variety of art materials to create unique works of art. Explore transparency by layering a print on top of a drawing,…
Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video! Students will develop their editing skills as they design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of a song. Music lovers and filmmakers alike will collaborate across a…
Don't leave the little ones out, enroll your 5 or 6 year old in our half day camp! Young artists will take part in an adventurous day Governors Island while exploring art, story telling, and the natural beauty of the…
Young illustrators will bring their favorite stories to life as they become familiar with professional illustration techniques, including pen and ink drawings, watercolor paintings, and cartooning! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Edward Gorey, Maurice Sendak, Roz Chast, Saul Steinberg…
In this class, students will explore the art of creating an animated short. Teaching Artists will guide the class in dissecting the intricate works of independent animators on youtube, studying the narrative, style, and materials used. In small groups, students…
In the words of Tim Gunn, learn how to “make it work” in this unconventional fashion design class! Young designers will develop their creativity in a series of fun and challenging projects. Students will become familiar with a variety of…
Join CMA's first Brooklyn outpost in Prospect Park! Enroll your 5 or 6 year old in our half-day program, where young artists will spend the day exploring through art, story telling and nature walks by the LeFrak Center at Lakeside.…
This class will introduce children approaching school-age to the joys of exploring books. Each week, the class will read a book together, encouraging social storytelling and literacy skills and then create their own works of art inspired by the characters…
Music time! Story time! Art time! Join CMA’s stART teaching artists for an art-filled drop-in session when the museum is closed. Parent and/or caregivers are required to join and we encourage family collaboration throughout the class. No sign up required.* Fee:…
Here comes the sun! Ring in the summer season with these colorful suncatchers, certain to brighten any room. Hang on a wall as art, or place in a window to allow playful beams of color to dance around the room.…
This class introduces budding artists to the foundations of art-making! Ideal for children ages 1-3, the class will explore a variety of multi-sensory materials, building fine-motor skills and self-confidence. Each week, our Teaching Artists will introduce a "featured material," highlighting…
Spend the summer with Children’s Museum of the Arts! CMA’s week-long summer camps run from June through September at the museum in SoHo and on Governors Island. Your child can dive into photography, explore the arts of ancient times, learn how to animate their own film, illustrate their own story, and so much more! Learn More
Fall 2019 After School classes are open for registration! Extend learning beyond the classroom through a weekly, immersive arts class. Choose from Animation and Set Design, Claymation, Comics and Illustrated Stories, and more!
This month's digital challenge is Protector Shields. We all have strength, whether individually or as a group, to help shield that which needs protecting. Whether for an individual, animal, or tree, we all have the might and will to take a stand! Show us your creativity as you make your shield, then tag it with #CMACIVICKIDS!
CMA mourns the loss of Executive Director Barbara Hunt McLanahan. The Barbara Hunt McLanahan Memorial Fund at CMA, initiated by her family, will support the Arts for All Initiative, a program for children with disabilities.
Travel to historic Governors Island this summer for free hands-on art-making workshops and art-viewing experiences!