Live Virtual Drawing for Kids: Color and Abstraction
Overview
In the third session of The Broad's live virtual Summer Art School, join a guided drawing activity inspired by Julie Mehretu's Six Bardos: Transmigration (2018) from the Broad collection.
We will focus on mark making and color. We'll explore color choices, such as warm and cool colors, and explore how those colors are associated with different emotions.
During this free virtual workshop, you and your family will see the artwork that inspired the activity, live from the museum. You also will have the opportunity to discover and discuss books related to the activity's theme with librarians from the Children’s Literature Department from the Los Angeles Public Library. At the end of the session, participants will share their creations with each other.
Materials
What you'll need to participate:
- pen or pencil
- paper
- a coloring medium of your choice (markers, crayons, color pencils, etc.)
For Ages 6 and Up
This art-making activity is suitable for children ages 6 and up. Younger children may benefit from the help of an adult.
Accessibility
Sessions will be translated live into Spanish.
For ADA accommodations, please email schoolvisits@thebroad.org at least 72 hours prior to the event.
About Summer Art School: Live Virtual Drawing Sessions for Kids
In July, families with kids are invited for four live one-hour virtual drawing sessions. Facilitated by The Broad’s Visitor Experience Lead David Candelaria, participants will create a drawing inspired by works on view in the museum, while learning words used in contemporary art.
During the drawing session, librarians from the Children’s Literature Department from the Los Angeles Public Library will share and discuss books related to the activity's theme.
Each workshop includes a live in-gallery segment showcasing the artwork that inspired the activity. Families will have time to share their creations at the end of the session.
All sessions are free to attend and held over Zoom.
Sessions will be translated live into Spanish.
For ADA accommodations, please email schoolvisits@thebroad.org at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Schedule
Thursday, July 8 (11 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Theme: Portraiture
Artwork: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (1981)
Thursday, July 15 (11 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Theme: Still Life
Artwork: Roy Lichtenstein's Still Life with Green Vase (1972)
Thursday, July 22 (11 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Theme: Color and Abstraction
Artwork: Julie Mehretu's Six Bardos: Transmigration (2018)
Thursday, July 29 (11 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Theme: Collage
Artwork: Nathaniel Mary Quinn's C’mo’ and Walk With Me (2019)
