Go behind the scenes with Siri Stensberg, associate educator of youth and family programs, and learn how a new Kohl’s Art Studio project comes to life each month.
Every weekend in the Kohl’s Art Studio, we welcome art makers of all ages to get creative with an art-making project that changes monthly. The studio turns visitors into artists themselves and highlights the Museum’s collection as a source of inspiration for all ages. Let’s go behind the scenes as I walk you through the steps of building each unique activity
1 I begin with a walk through the Museum galleries, searching for an artwork that sparks inspiration. Eye-catching materials or processes, connections across different time periods, or artworks nestled out of sightlines might bring a new idea to mind.
2 After choosing an artwork, I conduct research to learn more about it. I ask a curator for their help and expertise if I’m struggling to find information.
3 I start experimenting and testing out project ideas. I try all kinds of special materials, such as crayons that write on a glass for a stained-glass project.
4 I create illustrations and posters for the studio that share more information about the project and the artwork that inspired it.
5 My fellow department members test out the project. They find ways to make it even better! This includes adaptations for the littlest artists and moments of choice to customize the project no matter your age.
6 The monthly project arrives in the Kohl’s Art Studio after weeks of planning, testing, and preparing.
Plan your visit and continue creating at mam.org/studio.
Join us during new hours every Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., to get creative with four special projects this season!
January: Winter Windows
Design your own window inspired by American prairie-style stained glass.
February: Symbolic Drawings
Create your own symbols and make a visionary drawing inspired by Lois Mailou Jones’s Ascent of Ethiopia.
March: Secret Keys
Design a unique key inspired by handwrought keys from the 17th and 18th centuries.
April: Hidden Insects
Build an insect inspired by surprising creatures in European still life paintings.
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