Tap into your inner artist with these printable art making activities! Designed for teachers, parents, and care-givers, these activities support creative explorers of all ages and skill levels. Each unit connects with our virtual exhibitions and provides tools for observing and making art.
THE ELEMENTS OF ART - LINE
EXHIBITION: ON BEING AMERICAN/ JAZZ: RYAN COHAN’S “THE RIVER”
How do different qualities of lines create variety in the work of art?
ARTFUL ARRANGEMENT
EXHIBITION: SPILL OVER
How does the context of an object change its purpose or meaning?
LANDSCAPE COLLAGE
EXHIBITION: LOOK TO THE LAND
How do the placement of the horizon line and the use of perspective create a sense of space? How has the artist used texture to illustrate different elements in the landscape?
MADE UP MENU
EXHIBITION: MALICE’S RESTAURANT
Design a restaurant for a family member, friend, or character from a book or movie. Use pencils, crayons, or markers and a paper plate to decorate a place setting just for them.
COLORFUL CRAYONS
EXHIBITION: GESTURE OF MOTION
What seasons, temperatures, or feelings do the colors in the work of art remind you of? What other things do you associate with warm or cool color schemes?
