In our “Instead of New Year’s Resolutions” blog post, we shared some ideas to help make goals that will stick, rather than striving for major resolutions that could seem overwhelming. One way to start your 2020 off on the right foot and think about ways to make improvements is to set intentions. We’ve set 6 […]
At Kids at Art, we’re always welcoming new artists into our studio! Many artists were yielded right here in New York; some you would never imagine mastered their craft in the city that never sleeps– but some, we think you won’t be surprised! Let these artists be an inspiration to you as you master your […]
Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore. Whether you’re traveling somewhere abroad or staying local, there are art festivals of all types that you can check out to get your dose of sunshine and creativity. 1. Venice Biennale – May 26 – November 25 Tourists come from far and wide to visit this […]
As the temperatures are getting warmer, its the perfect time of the year to go check out the awesome street art and murals that dazzle the exteriors of buildings in NYC! Uptown, downtown, and in between — you can find street art. 1. Freeman Alley Outside of the American colonial style tavern and tucked away […]
To celebrate Easter and spring, we created colorful pictures with pop-art inspired colors. Now that spring is officially here, we think it’s the perfect time to celebrate the season by honoring three of our favorite pop artists. 1. Roy Lichtenstein Lichtenstein was one of the original creators of pop art. Inspired by cartoons and culture […]
Tired of the heat and unpredictable rain? Here’s your guide to this summer’s best art exhibits. Hit up one of these museums; we guarantee you’ll leave feeling inspired and ready to create something beautiful. 1. The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Musem Running now through August 20 The 1920’s marks […]
Feels like spring is finally in the air… and if you step outside, it looks like it too! The tulip-lined islands of Park Avenue are too beautiful to avoid (even if you have allergies 🙂 While you’re enjoying the fresh scents and gorgeous colors, why not share one of these amazing flower facts with […]
If you love art like us, you know how exciting art festival season can be! We fantasize about traveling the world to see all different kinds of art in unimaginable forms. We’ve compiled our dream list of art festivals that we’d LOVE to attend this year. 1. Venice Biennale This festival is one of the oldest […]
May 15, 2015 marked the one year anniversary of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. We went down to the memorial to pay respects to the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial has an extraordinary design, which includes two large reflecting pools where the Twin Towers once stood, over 400 surrounding trees, and a liberating […]
We visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx this weekend to view the annual spring Orchid Show. There were so many beautiful orchids to see and things to learn! Here are 5 of the most amazing things we learned about this unique flower species. 1. There are currently more than 25,000 different species […]
March 20 is the first day of spring and we’ve gathered a list of the best ways to celebrate! From art fairs to flower shows, these activities are perfect for welcoming the days of warmer weather and sunny skies. 1. Sign up for our spring break workshops! From puppet making to paper mache, we’re offering […]
It’s our favorite time of year in New York City! The snow has yet to hit the ground but everywhere you look there are dazzling decorations, jolly spirits and lots of fun to be had. We absolutely love the holiday windows in storefronts each year. Here are some we would highly recommend checking out this […]