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"Creative, interactive play is key

to neurological growth and development."

 

 

The Arizona Museum for Youth [AMY] is an essential provider of art education fundamentals, as well as, a center for creative play which is key to neurological growth and development. AMY seeks to instill a passion for lifelong learning in art and art appreciation for all of its visitors including caregivers and children, adults and teens. Here, everyone can learn about the techniques, processes, and materials used to create art while discovering more about themselves and their world through self-expression, hands-on learning, and participant-centered programs.

 

 

We do this through 4 initiatives:

* Ensuring Accessibility

* Supporting the Arts in K-12 and Higher 

   Education

* Partnering with Community Organizations

* Enhancing Lifelong Learning

 

 

Through our dynamic array of programs, exhibitions, and workshops, we invite you to join us for an artful experience at AMY!

 

 

 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Spring 2010

Registration Is Now OPEN!

 

To register: On the Web: WEBTRAC
By Phone: City of Mesa TeleTrac system with household ID at 480.644.4449
Questions and household numbers: 480.644.3689 or Darlene Zajda
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January 2010

Junior Girl Scout Badge Bonanzas at AMY: Visual Arts Badge 943301-01

Develop your art skills! Actively earn your Visual Arts Badge in a hands-on, Girl Scout-only environment. See the art exhibition Pattern Wizardry, try different art materials and processes, and discover how artists express themselves visually through art.

Please note: groups of four or more must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Scouts, Grades 3-5

Saturday, January 9, 2010

$14 members/nonmembers

9 a.m.-noon

Registration is via Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.; Contact Karen (602) 452-7000 ext. 7105 or karencunha@girlscoutsaz.org

Creative Colors 943204-01

Explore the basics of color mixing and blending with a variety of fun materials including tempera, watercolors, pastels, finger paints inspired by art in the galleries. Each child will take home a collection of uniquely colorful creations and an appreciation of this basic art element! Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Messy Creations: Patterns 943206-01

Being creative is a messy job, and we are going to do it in one of our most popular programs! Children will have a fun, multi-sensory experience exploring a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by lines found in the artwork in our exhibition galleries. Activities may include painting, sculpting, drawing, stamping, and much more! Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers 2

February 2010

Tot Art 943202-01

Create fun paintings, sculptures, and collages using basic art principles! Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Lovely Creations: Heart Tessellations 943212-01

Little ones get creative making heart patterned tessellations, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Children will use a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by tessellation art in the Pattern Wizardry exhibition. Smocks will be provided for children.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Kid’s Night Out Movie Night! 943203-01

Enjoy a date night out on the town while your child enjoys the art and activities of the Pattern Wizardry exhibition, watches a Disney movie: Fantasia 2000, (Rated G; 75 minutes; 1999) with popcorn, enjoys a pizza dinner and cookie snack and makes an artful patterned work of art to take home. Specialized AMY staff and trained volunteers will ensure safe, age appropriate play for all participants. Space is limited; registration is first come, first served. Parents/caregivers must sign waiver of liability; age appropriateness of film is at parent’s discretion. Late pick-up fees will apply and parents will be asked to sign a designated driver agreement.

Friday, February 12, 2010

6– 9:30 pm

Ages 4-10 (Caregiver participation not required)

Registration: $25 members; $28 non-members

Junior Girl Scout Badge Bonanzas at AMY: Visual Arts Badge 943301-02

Develop your art skills! Actively earn your Visual Arts Badge in a hands-on, Girl Scout-only environment. See the art exhibition Pattern Wizardry, try different art materials and processes, and discover how artists express themselves visually through art. Please note: groups of four or more must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Scouts, Grades 3-5

Saturday, February 13, 2010

$14 members/nonmembers

9 a.m.-noon 3

Registration is via Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.; Contact Karen (602) 452-7000 ext. 7105 or karencunha@girlscoutsaz.org

Parent/Tot Music Time 943251-01

This basic class will encourage musical competency through songs, games and the use of instruments, inspired by the artwork in Pattern Wizardry.

Presented in collaboration with

Wednesdays, February 24 – March 31, 2010

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 6 months – 6 years (Caregiver participation required)

$50 members, $60 nonmembers

Messy Creations: Color 943206-03

Being creative is a messy job, and we are going to do it in one of our most popular programs! Children will have a fun, multi-sensory experience exploring a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by the colors found in the artwork in our exhibition galleries. Activities may include painting, sculpting, watercolor, stamping, and much more! Smocks will be provided for children.

Friday, February 26, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

March 2010

Junior Girl Scout Badge Bonanzas at AMY!: Visual Arts Badge 943301-03

Develop your art skills! Actively earn your Visual Arts Badge in a hands-on, Girl Scout-only environment. See the art exhibition Pattern Wizardry, try different art materials and processes, and discover how artists express themselves visually through art. Please note: groups of four or more must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Scouts, Grades 3-5

Saturday, March 13, 2010

$14 members/nonmembers

9 a.m.-noon

Registration is via Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.; Contact Karen (602) 452-7000 ext. 7105 or karencunha@girlscoutsaz.org 4

Wavy Watercolors 943202-02 Explore the beauty of watercolors in this unique class inspired by the patterned artworks in Pattern Wizardry. Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Lil’ Artists: Paint and Print 943211-01

Little artists will explore basic painting techniques and get creative with finger paint, foam paint, glitter paint, sponge paint – the possibilities are endless! Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Messy Creations: Shape 943206-04

Being creative is a messy job, and we are going to do it in one of our most popular programs! Children will have a fun, multi-sensory experience exploring a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by shapes found in the artwork in our exhibition galleries. Activities may include painting, sculpting, stamping, and much more! Smocks will be provided for children.

Friday, March 26, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Lil Artists: Stamp, Sculpt and Collage 943210-01 Little artists will explore basic stamping, sculpting, and collage techniques, putting together a variety of materials to create a unique masterpieces, inspired by art from Pattern Wizardry. Smocks will be provided for children.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers 5

April 2010

Baskets and Bunnies 943214-01

It’s spring! Hop on over and design your own bunnies and patterned baskets with colorful materials inspired by art on view in Pattern Wizardry.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers

Junior Girl Scout Badge Bonanzas at AMY!: Drawing & Painting Badge 943301-04

Make your own masterpiece! Actively earn your Drawing & Painting Badge in a Girl Scout-only environment. Explore elements of art like shape and color, inspired by the Music to Your Eyes exhibition, at multiple art creation stations.

Please note: groups of four or more must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Scouts, Grades 3-5

Saturday, April 10, 2010

$14 members/nonmembers

9 a.m.-noon

Registration is via Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.; Contact Karen (602) 452-7000 ext. 7105 or karencunha@girlscoutsaz.org

Small Snaps 943101-01

In this creative class, you and your 5-8-year old will learn photography basics from a professional! Once you’ve mastered camera settings and lighting, draw inspiration from the Music To Your Eyes exhibition, under the guidance of expert instructor, Joanne West. Bring your own camera or purchase for an additional $15 a Fischer Price camera (reserve 2 weeks prior to program date). Complete the day with a framing craft activity to hold your favorite photo from the day!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

10:15-12:15 p.m.

Ages 5-8 (Caregiver participation required)

$20 members; $35 non-members

Messy Creations: Texture 943206-02

Being creative is a messy job, and we are going to do it in one of our most popular programs! Children will have a fun, multi-sensory experience exploring a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by the artwork in our exhibition galleries. Activities may include painting, sculpting, stamping and much more! Smocks will be provided for children.

Friday, April 30, 2010

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5 (Caregiver participation required)

$13 members, $18 nonmembers 6

Special Programs for All Ages Free with paid museum admission, no registration required.

Artful Tales

Join the Museum’s professionally-trained Gallery Educators in ArtVille for a storytelling experience and related creative art-making activity. Meet in the Living Room space.

Daily at 11 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. on Sundays; no pre-registration required; space available is first-come, first-served.

Valentine’s Day at AMY

Spend the day with your Valentine at AMY! Enjoy making a Valentine’s Day-inspired art project planned especially for families inspired by the Pattern Wizardry exhibition.

Sunday, February 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet the Artist

Join a featured artist from our current exhibitions and create your own art inspired by their work. Free with paid museum admission, no registration required. Best for children ages 4 and up with their families.

Saturday, January 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet Sungyee Kim from the Pattern Wizardry exhibition and make a patterned work of art to take home!

Saturday, February 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet Denise A. Currier from the Pattern Wizardry exhibition and make a patterned work of art to take home!

Inside Baseball

Meet a local baseball expert, player, or hall-of-famer and learn more about the Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience exhibition and create your own baseball-inspired artwork. Free with paid museum admission, no registration required. Best for children ages 4 and up with their families.

Saturday, March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet a local baseball expert, player, or hall-of-famer and learn more about the Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience exhibition and the art of baseball.

Saturday, April 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet a local baseball expert, player, or hall-of-famer and learn more about the Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience exhibition and the art of baseball.

 

 

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