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Creativity Tips: Colorful Crayon EtchingCelebrate National Crayon Day—or any day of the year—with this fun crayon activity. Whether you have a box of 8, 24, or 64, this magical etching technique wi...

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Lunar New Year Family ZoneJoin SAAM and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States online to ring in the Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is celebrated around the world and a time to cherish loved ones both near and far. This year SAAM is highlighting the Chinese traditions and celebration of the year of the ox.

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HIRSHHORN KIDS at Home – Projects - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianLet’s get creative at home! You can experience the joy of HIRSHHORN KIDS even when you’re not actually at the Museum. Keep kids of all ages engaged and interested in exploring art and making with unique hands-on projects inspired by your favorite Hirshhorn artworks. New projects are released every week. Sign up for our Youth […]

Metal Montage - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianWhat’s unique about your birthday? Create a work of art that represents your special day! We want to see your creations! Share on social media @hirshhorn with #HirshhornInsideOut. Time: 45–60 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Topic: Celebration of Self LOOK CLOSELY Look closely. What do you see? Does this scene look real or imagined? Does it […]

Make Your Own Loom - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianMake your own loom using a sturdy piece of cardboard. We want to see your creations! Share on social media @hirshhorn with #HirshhornInsideOut. Time: 20–30 minutes Do you want to make your own woven creations? Meet the cardboard loom. You can make one using a sturdy piece of cardboard and a pair of scissors. Once […]

Rock and Metal Sculpture - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianDesign a sculpture using your rock collection and metal items from your junk drawer. Time: 15–20 minutes Skill Level: Beginner Topic: Contrasting materials Lee Ufan: Open Dimension is made up of ten sculptures that the artist created especially for the Hirshhorn Museum, in response to the Museum building and outside spaces. The sculptures are installed […]

Print and Repeat - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianNeed to make multiples? Print and repeat! This project uses cut and carved fruit and vegetables to create colorful prints inspired by artist Andy Warhol. We want to see your creations! Share on social media @hirshhorn with #HirshhornInsideOut. Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: intermediate Topic: printmaking LOOK CLOSELY What do you see? Notice the colors, […]

Design It Yourself: Design a PencilFollow along to design a pencil that will be comfortable to hold through a long school day.

Making My Mark - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | SmithsonianWhat represents you? Maybe it’s the places you’ve traveled, the people you’ve met, or the activities you enjoy. Create a flag representing you! We want to see your creations! Share on social media @hirshhorn with #HirshhornInsideOut. Time: 45—60 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Topic: Identity LOOK CLOSELY Look closely. What do you see? Let your eyes […]

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At Home Art Projects - The Walters Art MuseumDownload an activity packet that includes an introduction to a work of art from the Walters’ collection, an art-making project, coloring sheet, and scavenger hunt. Gather your materials and complete these activities at your own pace. Geared toward children ages 6-11. Show off what you made! Would you like your child’s artwork included in our […]

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Cherry Blossom Family ZoneCelebrate Spring and the return of the cherry blossoms with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Enjoy coloring pages based on artworks from our collection, classic seasonal crafts and some new ones, and a musical video performance by the Masayo Ishigure and Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble.

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