Mismatched Socks NY

How awesome!
http://www.talkingstatues.com/

Talking Statues - Revitalize History The worlds first project where statues come alive when a QR code is scanned started in Copenhagen in 2013 David Peter Fox - Let's revitalise history!

https://untappedcities.com/2020/08/26/central-park-unveils-first-sculpture-depicting-real-women-figures/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=992f51138a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_6_2019_11_58_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c04245c7de-992f51138a-1205563753&mc_cid=992f51138a&mc_eid=37980dd6ab&fbclid=IwAR3vl5DolXWYxopw0JwBW0CJEWDNyBOz3MagY4FR5TzCOZZFbRsra7mw_uw

Photos: First Sculpture Depicting Real Women in Central Park Unveiled - Untapped New York On August 26, Central Park will unveil the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument of Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.

We needed this.

Have you checked out the NY International Children's Film Festival yet?

https://nyicff.org/virtual-cinema/

Virtual Cinema | New York Int'l Children's Film Festival Hello and welcome to NYICFF Virtual Cinema! Our Touring Program usually screens at venues across the country, but with theaters currently closed, we wanted to offer a way for families to catch these great films from home. When you buy a ticket, you are supporting your local theater or cultural insti...

if you have been ordering online and are swamped with cardboard boxes...
here is some inspiration
https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/alfredo-and-isabel-aquilizan-cardboard-homes

Community-built miniature cardboard cities | The Kid Should See This In this 2018 video from Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan present Pillars to Posts: Project Another Country, an

Brand new podcast about art for kids
from one of our amazing colleagues in the museum ed. world. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-warhols-everyday-things/id1506614109?i=1000470662859

‎Artmakers Rulebreakers: Andy Warhol's Everyday Things on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Artmakers Rulebreakers, Ep Andy Warhol's Everyday Things - Apr 1, 2020

fun thing to do!
https://colornames.org/
(share your suggestions with us too)

Name all the colors @ colornames.org Humans benefit from a nomenclature for animals, plants, insects, etc so why not colors? Describing the world around us is what we do.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20200313&fbclid=IwAR0gObYqUVmTwFdOO5pg7PenDK2GKdpHKPUCQBfmpv4KP3Y0Xse35jnQc8g

I want to go to there! https://news.sky.com/story/poetry-pharmacy-meet-the-poet-who-prescribes-verse-instead-of-pills-to-patients-11897035?fbclid=IwAR0CbajJNNp7djtQ7OdSL-fPPaeRayPwjr_hCrdZwD-x9KM-Ny5Nmid_oBM

Poetry Pharmacy: Meet the poet who prescribes verse instead of pills to 'patients' Based in the Shropshire town of Bishops Castle, the business is the brain child of poet Deborah Alma.

https://hyperallergic.com/526209/what-cookie-monster-can-teach-us-about-art/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=sf&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR094cxS7iRu6vjIP91svbeTdr7ey-FSExKGVutL44BlpD_qytnFMDyby_I

What Cookie Monster Can Teach Us About Art From art critic, to poet, to journalist, the Sesame Street character is always hungry for cookies — and in pursuit of beauty.

of course!
https://austinkleon.com/2019/06/05/a-four-year-old-will-get-you-unstuck/?fbclid=IwAR00G3XxgvyTOf7xr5s2ihyeMuxn-3HrPu_wIqJdO6B8fSj40LcByrrf8Jg

A four-year-old will get you unstuck - Austin Kleon When I talk to artists who are “stuck” I often think they should be prescribed a session with some four-year-olds.

“I think most teachers try to act like they’re a higher status, and they’re above us. It’s probably because our parents are paying them to teach us things. Maybe they’re just taking the teaching part a little too serious. But our art teacher Ms. Grierson isn’t like that. She’ll admit her mistakes. She’ll point out her own flaws. She gives off this vibe like she’s not just a teacher, and you can talk to her about more than just school. You can tell her about your personal life. But not just your problems-- you can also tell her fun stuff like what you’re going to do on the weekend. She’s also crazy. Really crazy. One kid brought in an umbilical cord from his mother, and everyone was freaking out, but she didn’t even care. I used to think that art was like drawing a person and it had to look perfect. But Ms. Grierson says, and I’m quoting her on this: ‘Art doesn’t have to look good, because the process is more important. It’s about how you came up with the idea. We’re here to pose questions, not give answers.’”

(Hong Kong)

Hooray!
This is a must! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Contemporary British artist Lucy Sparrow, known for her covetable felt art pieces and shops, will return to New York City with Lucy Sparrow’s Delicatessen on 6th, an interactive public art project and retail experience at Rockefeller Center. This sixth installation in her felt shop series is a New York City upscale deli, with every single one of the items, from cheese to fish, chocolate to fruit handmade out of felt. All items in the fine food shop is available for purchase. This installation is part of the ‘Art in Focus’ public art program at Rockefeller Center presented in partnership with the non-profit Art Production Fund. Open 11am - 8pm, 7 days a week, October 1 - 20, 2019.

https://www.rockefellercenter.com/whats-happening/2019/10/1/lucy-sparrows-delicatessen-6th/

Just 2 more weekends to see the magical Maurice Sendak show at the Morgan Library.

Asya is leading this family workshop right in time for Rosh Hashana- the Jewish New Year. Join us!

Rosh Hashana at the Jewish Museum Thinking about the start of the Jewish new year and the objects we use to mark and celebrate important moments in our lives, we will explore the different ritual objects at the Jewish Мuseum with museum educator and arts guru Asya Gribov, noticing the differences and similarities through traditions...

What an awesome opportunity!!!

Storytime with Peter Reynolds: Award-Winning Author & Illustrator

Sunday, August 25th at 9AM

The Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

https://vimeo.com/255932028?fbclid=IwAR2mp0q8D09GAqlLP1ivMEypLpSMVrGziMHQtUB677AXhIZlaP9e67sH2WA

Being Human With the Dog Photographer Welcome to Wegman’s Wild World of Weimaraners, where dogs bake cakes and lounge like royalty. Known to the world as the “dog photographer,” William…

❤️
https://www.artbasel.com/news/meet-the-artists-el-anatsui

El Anatsui: ‘The golden rule is, there are no rules’ The veteran sculptor on ‘nomadic aesthetics’ and the importance of play

https://www.theonion.com/american-museum-of-natural-history-acquires-rare-third-1835433575

American Museum Of Natural History Acquires Rare Third-Grader Separated From Group On Class Trip NEW YORK—The American Museum of Natural History announced Wednesday the acquisition of Kyle, a unique specimen of a third-grade human male, who was discovered wandering the museum late Tuesday. “We are pleased to announce that we have acquired Kyle, an excellent example of a 9-year-old early-21s...

The Museum Mile Festival is coming up on June 12th!
http://museummilefestival.org/

Museum Mile Festival, New York City’s Largest Block Party

Any others you'd add to the list?

https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/things-to-do/7-gorgeous-nyc-playgrounds-to-visit-in-2019?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3lDHVJa-n3f_bsOQ9lf_hBx-r0YfFekUOTS-VrJmviEyvnWLMs-beEEu4 =1556029013

7 gorgeous NYC playgrounds to visit in 2019 These picturesque NYC playgrounds are unique places for kids to let their imaginations run wild. Check out our favorites!

https://untappedcities.com/2019/04/26/rockefeller-center-turns-into-a-sculpture-park-for-frieze-new-york/?fbclid=IwAR3ttBPxtc4_UrAzkP7sBIBp2r8WYuDfgLYWPEpKsQ1ZHn-10VEuRbcRpYs

Rockefeller Center Turns into a Sculpture Park for Frieze New York Discover 20 different sculptures placed throughout Rockefeller Center in a brand new public art installation.

How fun is this?

Interviewing Sculptures!
https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/teen-blog/2014/interviewing-sculptures-at-the-met

Interviewing Sculptures at the Met

https://secretnyc.co/beautiful-subway-stations-in-nyc/?fbclid=IwAR1kniGMAv2ti_gAZ3rwwYRVaikLnjYNvWL7kUtg514t5ivT8ibbc4qbj-Q

The 10 Most Beautiful Subway Stations In NYC Yes, New Yorkers are constantly complaining about subway service, but the malfunctioning trains and MetroCards have nothing to do with ...

Artist Visualizes a “Hot Art Exhibition” Filled With Melting Masterpieces Imagine visiting an art gallery during the hottest day of the year...

More exciting books!
Can't wait!

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-dr-seuss-book-be-released-fall-teaches-children-about-n978081?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR3jNSwT_c2KcWqTroFOnz-awx8r1-4lVzOD1IVUpuTy2gqO3G9R_IFstQw

New Dr. Seuss book to be released this fall, teaches children about art "Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum" follows a friendly horse as he takes students on a tour of an art museum.

Heading to any of the art shows this week? Bringing the kids? Download our ARTIVITY app for an engaging way to look at art together wherever you go! Link in bio.

This is why we do what we do!

It's not only about art history. It's not about memorizing the artists, the dates, the art movement.

It's this:

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_herman_a_lesson_on_looking/up-next?referrer=playlist-ted_deep_cuts_vol_3 -759369

A lesson on looking Are you looking closely? Visual educator Amy Herman explains how to use art to enhance your powers of perception and find connections where they may not be apparent. Learn the techniques Herman uses to train Navy SEALs, doctors and crime scene investigators to convert observable details into actiona...