Learn how to stage self-portraits at home and how artists have long used self-portraits as various forms of self-expression.
Best for ages 8 and up.
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“We felt that providing as many resources as possible online will help you feel some of the energy of this show and its many contributors, remind us of what an exciting future we have ahead, and allow us to reflect on the richness our community during a time when we are all developing a deeper appreciation for the place we live and the people that we share this place with.”
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In the second part of this virtual tour of the PMA exhibition Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Times led by Associate Curator of Contemporary Art Jaime DeSimone, Jaime takes a closer look at Carrie's painting practice and particularly her work "Humming at the Gate." The video was made in conjunction with the museum's creative partner, p3.
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Explore the PMA exhibition Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Times on this virtual tour led by Associate Curator of Contemporary Art Jaime DeSimone and made in conjunction with the museum's creative partner, p3.
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In this activity, we'll be folding small boxes and then filling them with images, ideas, or words that relate to the things we hold dear to us. All that is required is knowing what you love, a little creativity, and a few basic materials!.
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Explore Carrie Moyer’s "Intergalactic Emoji Factory" using movement as a way to connect with the lines and expressive paint layers in this artwork. Movement helps us look at artwork in new and different ways.
Recommended for ages 2-8, and the young at heart.
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Use your senses to examine Monet's The Seine at Vétheuil and come up with a list of descriptive words. Then, use these words to create a haiku poem meant to be shared with someone.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Artists have also historically sought nature’s relief during times of crises, knowing that it was both an opportunity to rest and a chance to see and picture landscapes differently.
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Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe talk about collaboration as being fun, playful, and experimental. In this activity, you will work with another artist to create two collaborative drawings. You will use a window in your home as a way to observe and frame life outside.
Ages 5 and up.
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In these strange times, the PMA is happy to provide digital at-home art activities for you and your family during April School Vacation Week. During this week, we will share even more activities designed to explore artworks from home. Art inspires us, moves us, connects us, and so much more. We hope that these at-home art activities help you to engage with artwork, the PMA, and each other.
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Dahlov Ipcar’s Blue Savanna is full of animals! Each of these creatures is doing something; some are running, some are jumping, and some are making animal sounds. Take some time to look at this amazing painting, and see if you can answer the questions below.
Best for ages 3-8
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In this activity, you will use simple prompts to write a short story about the figure represented in PEOPLE LIKE US.
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In this activity you will delve deeper into looking at the artwork and thinking about its title: PEOPLE LIKE US
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In this activity, looking and describing what you see becomes a poem created by the whole group. You will also have a chance to read or perform your poem!
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Try three different writing activities based on Jeffrey Gibson’s PEOPLE LIKE US.
Best for ages 6 and up
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Try this activity inspired by Fernand Léger’s painting, Untitled.
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On March 30, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides incentives for charitable giving. Your support now goes further than ever, and allows us to continue our mission in bringing people together through the power of art.
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Diana Greenwold, Curator of American Art, pays tribute to two notable American artists: Wolf Kahn and Duane Paluska.
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We are working every day to bring artworks, activities, and stories that lift you up, spark your imagination, and connect you to the world and your community. And so, we want you, our community, to become a part of our Art at Home messaging!
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Through this beautiful video created by the PMA and local production company P3, we invite you to experience Slow Art Day from home. Relax, center yourself, and revel in the pleasure of art through close looking at works in the PMA exhibition Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Times.
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