Category Archives: Art Making

A Day in the Life..of a Museum Educator

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Every day here in the Education Department at the Rubin Museum of Art brings new tasks, challenges, and rewards. From administrative updates to material prep to leading tours in the galleries to traveling the 5 boroughs to teach, there are … Continue reading →

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Auspicious Stitches Puppet Project For Sandy Victims

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Auspicious Stitches is one of our longest running classes. It is more of a workshop really, an open time when local and visiting fabric artists come together to be creative. The group represents a broad spectrum of knowledge and skill … Continue reading →

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Marcos’ Top 10 Favorite Things at the Rubin Museum- a Fond Farewell

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

My time at the Rubin Museum has come to an end.  I’m trekking off to work with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. I’ve grown so much at the Rubin and will miss everyone dearly. I’ll still be guest-posting on the Education  … Continue reading →

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A Nonstop Day at Queens College

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin

A few months ago I was invited to participate in a Mindfulness session for university staff and faculty by Dr. Rikki Asher at Queens College. When I agreed to visit the Queens College campus (which happened a few weeks ago), … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Four Friends

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

This year’s Fall Family Day, Amazing Animal Adventures, is inspired by the story of the Four Friends. Come visit on October 13 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. to learn more, or download our Four Friends coloring pages below. The Story … Continue reading →

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The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

On Saturday, September 22, the School Programs team collaborated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth on an all-day Himalayan Art Encounters program. The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers gifted and talented K-12 students a wide range of academic … Continue reading →

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Auspicious Stitches Prepares for Family Day

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

The whole museum is involved with our Fall Family Day. This year we’re going to have an Amazing Animal Adventure by exploring the Four Noble Friends (an Elephant, Monkey, Rabbit, and Bird) in the galleries. Our Auspicious Stitchers have been … Continue reading →

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A Sand Mandala at Baruch College

Posted on September 5, 2012 by admin

When most colleges welcome students and faculty back to campus at the start of the academic year, they usually offer tours and receptions to help folks feel at home. Baruch College took the orientation experience to a new level by … Continue reading →

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Treasures from the Vault

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

It’s August, and we’re in the process of revamping and revising our School Programs webpages for the coming school year. As I went through our archives, I found a trove of dynamic student sketches made during hour-long K-12 guided gallery … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Art Encounters – Bank Street Summer Camp

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

The School Programs team partnered with the Bank Street Summer Camp’s two visual arts camps again this summer for a two Himalayan Art Encounters programs, and the results are vibrant! This is our fourth year working together to enrich their … Continue reading →

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