Hands-On Art Program
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This unique art program engages young children in creative
exploration, builds cognitive and physical skills, and supports
parents in guiding their children's development through the
arts. Our approach to preschool art is based on the belief
that very young children need meaningful art experiences --
ones that are both authentic to the child's emerging sense
of self and valuable to their growth and development. And,
as a parent of a 2-year old says,
"Art begins at Habitot!"
Dream Exhibit Contest
Imagine Your Dream Habitot Exhibit
Dream Habitot Exhibit Poster pdf
--Let your imagination run wild
- Submit exhibit ideas throughout September
- Drawings, sculptures, collage, and written descriptions accepted
- Both children and adults can participate
- Work stations and supplies available in the Art Studio
--Vote for Your favorite exhibit idea
- Exhibit ideas on display October 2nd - 6th in the museum
- Creators of the three most popular exhibits ideas will be awarded tickets to the October performance of Nick, Jr.'s "Go, Diego, Go" in Oakland.
Visit our Drop-in Art Studio
Over the past nine years, more than 600,000 people have visited
the museum's Drop-in Art Studio and participated in hands-on
art activities from clay work to painting on the washable
wall. Hundreds of families have participated in Family Art
Days or attended parenting workshops designed to foster children's
development through art. Hands-on
Art Studio Gallery Young
Artist Stories
We offer daily drop-in art activities and seasonal
or multicultural art projects. The studio features a large
paintable wall surface, several multipurpose tables for: clay
and sculpture work, collage, paper mache, and recycled art
constructions. The studio is staffed full-time with experienced
art educators. Young children develop skills which include
hand-to-eye coordination, shape, symbol and pattern recognition
(pre-literacy skills), color recognition, fine motor control,
as well as creativity and self-expression.
You can download this month's Art
Studio Calendar PDF for daily art studio activities and
Family Art Days for special events especially for family participation.
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