Past Family Programming:
Public Art
June 6, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Join an inquiry-based family tour of Lehman College's Public Art Collection. Then create a collage inspired by Olmec, The King.
Thesis
May 23, 2027, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Explore the Thesis Exhibition of Lehman College BFA, MA, and MFA graduates then create your own artwork inspired by the exhibition.
Unicorns: Create a Unicorn Crown
April 11, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Crowns have long been used in art to symbolize power, beauty, and imagination. Design a magical crown fit for a unicorn or another mythical creature.
Unicorns: Create a Paper Unicorn Puppet
March 21, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Create your very own unicorn paper puppet! Decorate it with colors, patterns, and magical details, then bring it to life by giving it a name, a personality, and an adventure.
Unicorns: Build a Dream Landscape
February 28, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Artists such as Will Cotton create imaginative worlds filled with fantasy and wonder. Design a magical landscape where your unicorn or mythical creature can live, explore, and play.
Does This Taste Funny: Funny Food Faces
January 10, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Turn your favorite food into a silly new character! Add faces, clothing, and unexpected details, then give your creation a name and decide what makes it unique.
Does This Taste Funny: Comic Strip Stories
December 13, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Inspired by cartoonist Roz Chast, discover how artists find humor in everyday life. Create a four-panel comic featuring a character, a problem, a surprise, and a funny ending.
Does This Taste Funny: Make a Mash-Up Creature
October 18, Sunday, 10:30-12:30
Artists in this exhibition combine unexpected ideas, images, and materials to create surprising and humorous works of art. Invent a brand-new creature by combining two very different animals, then give it a name, special abilities, and a story.