Open Studio at Pier 57 Positivity & Pop Art

Open Studio at Pier 57 invites children to explore hands-on projects across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Each session introduces children to the elements and principles of art while surveying artists across generations and continents.

Specially designed for children on the Autism Spectrum but welcoming to all, each session is focused on multisensory material exploration and accessible artmaking practices. Participants will explore art materials (such as clay, paper, or textiles) at their own pace alongside movement breaks and ample time for storytelling and social interaction.

Open Studio at Pier 57 is recommended for ages 12 and under.

Monday, March 25: Festival of Colors

Celebrated around the world as a festival of love, color, and springtime, Holi represents positivity and the triumph of good over evil. After learning about the meaning and importance of colors in Holi, children will take a cue from Indian artists S.H. Raza and Ashutosh Verma as they create colorful paper-cut sculptures.

Thursday, March 28: Pop Art

Pop Art emerged as a form of resistance to traditional art forms, surprising and delighting viewers with humorous, edgy depictions of the popular media. After learning about British and American pop artists Pauline Boty, Robert Indiana, and Christine Wang, children will select an object as their subject matter, then create four different depictions of that object using brightly colored paints.

Location:

Community Classrooms at Pier 57