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The museum’s renowned collection and temporary exhibitions spark the imagination of kids from toddlers to teenagers. Exceptional classes taught by artist educators develop skills and an eye for art. Call 412.622.3288 to register for the following programs.
Sat. and Sun., 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Free with museum admission.
Looking for a fun way to enjoy the museum together? Drop-in for treasure hunts, art-making, and more in the galleries. Follow the signs to a new museum location each month.
Stuart Davis: Music and Shapes
Sat. and Sun., 12:30–4:30 p.m., through June 15
Scaife Galleries
Artist Stuart Davis named his monumental painting Composition Concrete after a type of music. Create a composition of your own while listening to a variety of musical selections and sounds in the galleries. Celebrate Father’s Day in the galleries on Sun., June 15.
Out of This World
June 19–Aug. 31
Thurs. through Sat., 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Simple things—from paper and tape to cardboard or string—are the favorite materials of many of the Life on Mars artists. What “out of this world” creation can you come up with from a variety of everyday stuff?
Storytelling in the Galleries (ages 5 and up)
June 19–Aug. 30
Thurs. through Sat., 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Top of the Scaife stairs.
Explore the universe through storytelling for kids and families. Booklists are available at Carnegie Library in Oakland, on-line at www.cmoa.org/ci08lifeonmars, (make this a link) and at CMA ARTventures locations. Presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Museum of Art.
ARTventures Special Event: Children’s Book Reading by author Elizabeth Goodwin Perry
Sat., Aug. 2, 11:00 a.m.–noon
Sculpture Court (rain location: Carnegie Lecture Hall)
Free
Help your kids beat the summer heat! Children’s author Elizabeth Goodwin Perry reads from her warm-weather book Think Cool Thoughts, the story of a sweltering night and a joyous celebration with family. Young daughter Angel dreams about birds and the buildings around her apartment in the city as her mom and Aunt Lucy relive happy childhood memories. They all awake to a cooler morning. Pittsburgh-based Perry is a writer, teacher, and multi-media artist. Read more about the book at www.elizabethperry.com.(make this a link) (recommended for ages 5 and up)
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Check Youth Classes for a complete listing or call 412.622.3288.
The museum's renowned collection and temporary exhibitions spark kids' imaginations. Exciting classes taught by artist-educators develop skills and an eye for art.
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