Kohl’s Art Generation Studio

Stop by this weekend to the Kohl’s Art Generation Studio for all new creative activities inspired by the Kohl’s Art Generation. The studio features projects for kids and families to create together. The Studio is open Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM so feel free to drop in for a few minutes or spend the day making a mess—maybe even a masterpiece—at the Milwaukee Art Museum!

For more Weekend Family Programs be sure to poke around the Kohl’s Art Generation website and get excited about art!

Monthly Inspiration

Each month our weekend programs take on a new theme. Here is a quick list to get you inspired about the months ahead.

September 2010, The Magic of Color:

Learn how to mix colors with paint, explore oil pastels, add to a wildly colorful wall mural—and more.

October 2010, Miniatures:

Be inspired by the exhibition Intimate Images of Love and Loss: Portrait Miniatures while making some teensy-tiny art! Make everything from diminutive pictures to pocket-sized sculptures.

November 2010, Feasting on Art:

This month, all projects are influenced by food! Draw from a tasty still life, plus make some artful dinnerware.

December 2010, The Art of Design:

Check out the special exhibition European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century to see some of the unusual and interesting ways designers have made objects people can use, then create a special chair, container, or tile.

January 2011, Snowscapes:

Take inspiration from both the weather, and wintry images inside the Museum. Create everything from fanciful paper snowflakes to snowy scenes with acrylic paint.

February 2011, For the Love of Art:

Create a special mixed-media Valentine’s card for someone you love, plus make a collage inspired by your favorite work of art.

March 2011, Artful Architecture:

Explore the elements of architecture in fun ways while building towering structures from unusual materials, and designing your dream house.

April 2011, Exploring Calatrava:

Learn more about this celebrated architect and his influences while creating one-of-a-kind sketches and sculptures.

May 2011, Creature Feature:

The studio will be full of animals all month long! Sculpt a unique critter, or make a gyotaku fish print.

June 2011, All Mixed Up:

Be inspired by the Museum’s collection of folk art and more while making creations from everyday materials.

July 2011, Treasures of Art:

Precious metals, jewels, stones, and more will make an appearance this month’s studio projects as a way to learn more about art in the Museum’s collection.

August 2011, Trip to China:

Create works of art inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition of Chinese art. Ink painting and sculpting decorative seals will be just a couple of fun projects to try.