MAIRA MONDAYS
Monday, July 11, 18 + 25
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Explore the crazy world of lovable artist Maira Kalman and discover her playful paintings of dogs with hats, musical instruments, marvelous maps and colorful buttons in this special Art Adventure Mondays series. Come hear readings from her children’s books, sketch and play games in the galleries.
Pre-registration required – space is limited
$60 for 3 session series
To register please call 212.423.3225
Ages 4 to 7
July 11 - Painted Cakes & Rubberbands - Everyday Objects & Food
Create a favorite food drawing, a personal story about an object, a scene of everyday things such as buttons and rubberbands, and hear Kalman's book, What Pete Ate from A to Z.
July 18 - I Love New York
Draw your favorite things to do in NYC, design a map with tape, hunt for places, and hear Kalman's book, Next Stop Grand Central.
July 25 - Max, Pete, and Maira
Act out characters, play color games, draw a portrait and hear Kalman's book, 13 Words.
Maira Kalman
Self-Portrait (with Pete), 2004–5
Gouache on paper
16 x 15 in. (40.6 x 38.1 cm)
Courtesy of the artist
Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
Sunday, July 10 at 2:00 pm
Age 3 to 8
Indie kid rockers Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights joins the Museum's summer celebration of all things Maira, with songs from her award-winning album City Kid, including Animals in Central Park Zoo and Ice Cream (one of Maira Kalman's fave treats).
$16 Adults; $11 Children
JM Family Member Prices: $13 Adults; $9 Children
ART IN JULY
Drop-In Art Workshop
Mondays in July
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Age 3 and up
Join us in our art studio during the month of July for exciting art projects inspired by the lively, colorful world of artist Maira Kalman.
Free with Museum admission
Ages 3 and up
July 11 - Collected Treasure Boxes
Create a treasure box for the objects you love or to store various collected items using collage and drawing.
July 18 - Colorful Fabric Maps
Create a map by collaging and sewing together various fabrics then draw in details with fabric markers.
July 25 - Cut Paper Portraits
Using cut papers create a portrait of someone you care about or admire.
Maira Kalman
Sunny Day at Park, 2001
Gouache and pencil on paper
Collection of Julie Saul.
