Open Studio at Pier 57

Open Studio invites children to explore hands-on projects with CMA Artists in Residence across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Each month, a resident will bring special programming geared for children while caregivers are welcome to enjoy the extraordinary setting of Pier 57 in the adjacent Family Living Room. This program is recommended for children ages 7-11.

Artist Miguel Braceli leads April Open Studio with an exploration into architectural form and structure, followed by Ingrid Romero leading workshops in pattern-making and textiles in May and Clare Kambhu teaching abstract drawing and painting in June.

This activity takes place in the at Pier 57.

Registrations open each Friday for the following week’s classes.

Due to the intimate nature of this program, group size is limited. Please make every effort to attend the event if you reserve a ticket. If you can no longer attend the event, please cancel your ticket, which will allow another family to attend.

Please be aware that general admission reservations do not guarantee immediate entry, as group size is limited to ensure a personalized, enjoyable experience for every child. Attendees will be admitted to the program as space permits. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding!

Children's Museum of the Arts (CMA) unites children and artists to create and share ambitious works of art with their communities and the world. Born out of an artist’s SoHo studio in 1988, the museum has built a living collection of over 2,000 works by children from over 50 countries dating back nearly a century, while connecting young New Yorkers to art and artists. In 2021 CMA’s Executive Director Seth Cameron established The Look Make Show, the first digital commons specifically designed for child-artist-centered learning.

Located within Hudson River Park between West 14th and West 17th Streets, Pier 57 is a year-round cultural destination on the Hudson River that celebrates New York City and its diverse community. Pier 57 includes plentiful public spaces, both indoors and outdoors with sweeping views of NYC, where visitors can gather for a waterfront experience filled with food, art, culture, nature, and more. Its public spaces include a new rooftop park stewarded by Hudson River Park Trust which offers inspiring views, lawns and seating. The ground floor is home to a food hall, mission-centered showcase kitchen, dining and demonstration space called PLATFORM by JBF, and a rotating chef residency program called Good to Go by JBF, all curated by culinary nonprofit the James Beard Foundation.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, United States