Arty Mouse and his Art Detectives will learn all about the artist Alma Thomas. We’ll create a masterpiece inspired by Thomas’ vibrant works and explore color in the KIA galleries.
Let’s discover the life and sculpture of Ruth Asawa. Art Detectives will learn all about Asawa’s life and then see one of her amazing sculptures in person. Can you create a hanging sculpture too? Come to Art Detectives and find out!
Let’s kick off Spring Break with a Secret Pizza Party! Shhh… don’t tell anyone about it. The raccoon will find out that the KIA is filled with pizza, and he’ll want to come too! At this VSPP (that’s Very Secret Pizza Party), we’ll read all about that pizza-loving raccoon, make pizzarific art, and learn to…
Arty Mouse wants to learn all about Georgia O’Keeffe, one of America’s most famous female artists. After all, one of her artworks is on display at the KIA! After being inspired by her artwork, Art Detectives will create something magical.
What is the difference between a line and a scribble, and how do they both help us make art? This is the question the Art Detectives will explore this month! We’ll be inspired by artworks on display in Lines That… and create our own line-y, scribble-y artworks.
As part of the KIA’s Juneteenth Community Day, the Art Detectives will read A Flag for Juneteenth. This book is illustrated through quilted pictures, and we’ll create a community paper quilt together.
In this month’s story, Natsumi lives in Japan and Jill visits her. The Detectives will explore and create insect artworks.
Natsumi has a lot of energy! How can she use that energy to celebrate the holiday of Obon with her family? The Art Detectives will be treated to a live taiko drumming performance by the Hiryu Daiko Drummers!
At this Art Detectives, you’re going to create the story! We will “read” a wordless picture book, Wallpaper by Thao Lam, and decide what is happening together.
Gustavo the shy ghost needs some encouragement to show off his talents at the Día de los Muertos party! We’ll discover how Gustavo learns to be brave with our friends from El Concilio. This Art Detectives story will be read in both English and Spanish. We will learn about Día de los Muertos and create…
Arty Mouse will once again overcome his fear of cats through Inside Cat. Art Detectives will explore perception and challenge their observation skills during this delightful story. After being inspired in the galleries, they’ll create their own perceptive artwork.
Let’s get cozy and explore fiber arts! Art Detectives will read Extra Yarn, and then have the chance to observe and interact with fiber artists from the Kirk Newman Art School. Afterward, they’ll create circle weavings to proudly display at home.