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Hilorama, or string art, is a popular craft in Mexico that requires only small nails, a piece of plywood, and thread. Join Teaching Artist-in-Residence David Enriquez in creating a communal hilorama to be exhibited in Greene Education Center for the duration of The World of Frida. Together, participants will create a work of art that

Celebrate The World of Frida in a collage portrait workshop created by Teaching Artist-in-Residence David Enriquez. Use printed images of American and Mexican historical figures, including Frida Kahlo, and employ a technique borrowed from artist Mickalene Thomas, whose portrait Clarivel with Black Blouse with White Ribbon is in the HRM’s permanent collection. Recommended for ages

There are 88 official constellations, and each constellation has a story—in some cases many stories—behind it. Science educator Vivian Crea, a student of classical languages and mythology, will discuss the complex histories of the winter constellations. We’ll hear the tale of mighty Orion, as well as the legends around the Dog Star, the Seven Sisters,

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in this special Lunar New Year demonstration. Buchaechum, or fan dance, is one of the most popular traditional dances in Korea, performed by a group of female dancers wearing hanbok, a traditional Korean dress. The dancers create natural shapes of flowers, butterflies, and waves using peony-colored fans. Enjoy a

Take an awe-inspiring tour of the night sky as seen from our area, with topics ranging from visible planets, bright stars, and the Milky Way, to periodic comets, seasonal constellations, alien planets, upcoming rocket launches, and more! As the year begins, we’ll look ahead to a year’s worth of upcoming events: stellar sights such as

Feeling inspired by the art on view? Enjoy a self-directed drawing activity for families. Capacity is limited to 20 people at a time, with a 30-minute time limit. Please note, the last family will be admitted at 3:45pm.

Please note, this program has been cancelled. Create a snowman puppet with art materials such as pom pom balls, foam or felt, popsicles, markers, buttons, and googly eyes, as well as with a choice of special wintery season scents. Recommended for ages 5+. Capacity is limited to 20 people at a time with a 30-minute

Brian Foo, a data visualization artist at the American Museum of Natural History, constructs multi-sensory, digital maps that center on specific human experiences and broaden the definition of landscape art. In a virtual talk inspired by Landscape Art & Virtual Travel, Foo shares the innovative approaches he employs in his digital media landscapes, which facilitate

Celebrate Earth Day and join Native American photographer Jeremy Dennis for a conversation about his career as a Shinnecock artist who lives on Long Island and documents the landscapes sacred to his people. Then, take part in a photography workshop where participants can engage in a personal scavenger hunt in the galleries or in the

Join one of Westchester’s favorite sopranos, Yolanda F. Johnson, and several of her musical colleagues, including pianist Michael Eisenberg, violinist Joyce Balint, and cellist Kate Dillingham, as they celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month by tracing the history of African American music from its origins in African song to spirituals, from the blues to operatic works