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e-Family Time Newsletter, brought to you by Cool Culture—December 2010
Five Minutes with the Artist Also In This Issue Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Connect with the Studio Museum! December Events Calendar Looking Ahead to January Events
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Mark your calendars for Dream Big Family Event: Cool Culture Meets YOU at The Studio Museum in Harlem on Sunday, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye; Any Number of Preoccupations, 2010; Oil on January 16, 2011—for more info, dial canvas, 160 x 200 cm Courtesy Dr. Kenneth Montague / The Wedge Collection, Toronto, and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York 718.408.2393!
Stop by The Studio Museum in Harlem this winter and check out lifelike portraits of make-believe characters JUMPstart Your Studio Museum painted by the extremely talented artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. Adventure TODAY!
Cool Culture: What is one of your earliest memories of This winter dial 718.408.2393 for Cool art? Culture Connect and get the inside scoop on The Studio Museum in Harlem, host of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye: I was always deeply affected our special Dream Big Event on January by pictures as a child. My cousin had a poster of a 16, 2011. painting by (Henri) Rousseau that hung on the wall of the room I used to sleep in when we went to stay there. it was of a sleeping man being approached by a lion. I Not sure how to get to the had to shut my eyes very tight and try not to look at it Museum? (and) at the same time, I really wanted to look at it. It Wondering what you'll see there? was thrilling in a way. Want to hear from other families who have already made the trip? CC: What does art mean to you? Dial 718.408.2393 and follow the prompts LYB: For me, it's about the world as I see it. Art should to hear the answers to these questions, evoke thoughts and feelings, act on the mind and and more. Call ahead to plan your own senses, like the lion painting has done ever since I first trip and get ready to Dream Big! saw it. I hope my work does that. CC: How did you imagine the characters in your paintings at the Studio Museum? Are You Planning a Trip? In addition to e-Family Time, Family LYB: The characters are built up of all sorts of things— Timeand Cool Culture Connect are great images I've found, people I've drawn, songs I've heard, sources for trip ideas, directions and stories I've told, etc. hours.
CC: Who are the characters in your paintings? Remember, the Family Pass is good for general admission for up to 5 individuals LYB: There might be some teachers, some travelers, a any time the cultural institution is open! scientist and a merry widow or two. Don't forget to bring your ID. Have fun CC: Describe a day in your life as an artist. exploring NYC's arts and culture! LYB: I feel very excited going to work every day at [my] studio. I go in the morning, start working on something, Comments, Feedback? take a couple of breaks during the day (but not too Contact Cool Culture Staff many, or I get distracted and lured outside by the Email [email protected]. thought of cakes and chocolate biscuits), and usually I keep working until the sun goes down. I usually finish a For a list of Cool Culture partners, check painting in a day, so I have very intense and busy days. out the Cool Culture website. CC: Anything else you would like to share?
LYB: I have lots of little nieces and nephews. They are very good artists and critics. Sometimes they come to the studio to paint. I get very carried away with work and make lots of mess. They do things very neatly. And like elephants, they remember everything, every detail of every painting. I wish I could do that.
Don't miss your chance to check out the paintings that feature people from Yiadom-Boakye's vivid imagination, and spend some of your family visit to the Studio Museum dreaming up characters of your own!
Join us for the Dream Big Family Event—stay tuned for more info, visit www.coolculture.org!
By Erin Cassin
DECEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR—Celebrate the Holidays!
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EVENTS CALENDAR KEY: FP = Free with Cool Culture Family Pass FREE = Free to all, Cool Culture Family Pass not necessary = Connect with Cool Culture Connect—Dial 718.408.2393, followed by the item number(s) you want to
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Saturday, December 4 Holiday Party, 11am-2pm A day of fun activities for families with children, featuring crafts celebrating holidays from diverse cultures in New York, including Christmas, Chanukah, Eid, Kwanzaa, and more. Also, families learn about policing around the world and try on the Museum's collection of international Police Service uniforms. NEW YORK CITY POLICE MUSEUM ALL AGES FP Check out more events at the New York City Police Museum!
Sunday, December 5 Christmas Tree Lighting, 10am-5pm Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, take your own photos with Santa, hear young carolers present holiday songs, or listen to a lively storytelling session. Tour the village, decorated in its holiday finery! HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN ALL AGES FREE Check out more events at Historic Richmond Town!
Tuesday, December 7 Start with Art at the Met, 2:30-3:30pm Sketch, explore, listen to stories, and discover the meaning of art! METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART AGES 3-7 FP DIAL 78 AND 79#
Check out other events at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
Wednesday, December 8 Stormy Animation, 12-5pm William Turner's stormy landscapes provide the inspiration for this project. At this workshop, you can create your own stormy animation in our media lab. CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AGES 4+ FP Check out more events at the Children's Museum of the Arts!
Saturday, December 11 Take Action!, 10:30am-12:30pm A special two-hour workshop for families. Kids and adults explore works in the collection and special exhibitions, then use their experience in the galleries as inspiration in art-making workshops. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART AGES 4-6 FP PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED For more dates and more events, check out the Museum of Modern Art!
Sunday, December 12 Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea, 12pm How does a sea urchin move? What does a starfish eat? Discover how diverse life under the sea really is by exploring animals up close and personal! BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ALL AGES FP Check out more events at Brooklyn Children's Museum!
Sunday, December 19 Posadas y Pastorelas: Mexican Family Celebration, 10am-4pm Get into the holiday spirit a la Mexicana with an afternoon of crafts, music, and food. Highlights include a posada, the traditional singing procession, and a pastorela, the traditional shepherds' play. The event culminates in a party with piñatas and refreshments. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK ALL AGES FP Check out other events at the Museum of the City of New York!
Thursday, December 23 Family Workshop: Winter Wonderland, 1-2pm Watch special holiday children's screenings and join us for a workshop where you can create a snowflake ornament, decorate a fuzzy scarf to keep warm, or design a snow globe with your very own picture inside. SONY WONDER TECHNOLOGY LAB ALL AGES FREE Check out other events at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab!
December 24, 26, 27, 28 and 30 Houdini Inspirations, 1-4pm The great Houdini inspired many artists-and now it's your turn! Come to the Museum over winter break and design your own whimsical work of art inspired by Houdini: Art and Magic. Enter the world of this extraordinary magician and escape artist and hunt for intriguing works of art. THE JEWISH MUSEUM AGES 3+ FP DIAL 72 AND 73#
Check out more events at The Jewish Museum!
Sunday, December 26 Story Arts, 2-3pm Experience the lively tales of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and friends during this interactive storytelling session steeped in the African oral tradition. Hear how these animals and others used the seven principles of Kwanzaa in stories of fun, mischief, and magic. THE STUDIO MUSEUM OF HARLEM ALL AGES FREE DIAL 718-408-2393 Check out more events at The Studio Museum!
LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY EVENTS—Ring in the New Year with these activities!
Sunday, January 2 Medieval Celebrations, 1-2pm You are invited for a fun hour-long program at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens to learn more about the art and architecture of medieval Europe! THE CLOISTERS FP Check out other events at The Cloisters!
Thursday, January 6 34th Annual Three Kings Day Parade, 10:30am El Museo will once again celebrate its time-honored tradition of the Three Kings Day Parade. Watch as this renowned procession explodes throughout the streets of El Barrio with lively music, dancing, and parrandas! EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO ALL AGES FREE DIAL 69 and 71# Check out more events at El Museo Del Barrio!
Saturday and Sunday, January 15-16 Sharing the Dream: A Multicultural Celebration of Love & Justice, 12-5pm To celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, join artists in exploring the shared connections of "Love and Justice" found in African, Latino, and Native American communities. Listen, watch, and learn as our guest artists share their expressions of love and justice through their music, spoken word, and storytelling performances. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN ALL AGES FREE For more information, check out The National Museum of the American Indian!
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