This 1 day workshop teaches a Japanese bookbinding technique known as Stab Binding. Stab bindings are characterized by an exposed spine with sewn patterns ranging from simple to intricate. The book cover is made using a decorative piece of colored paper. Class Dates: Please register from the link below. November 17 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/746362549477?aff=oddtdtcreator December 1 […]
A 4-part workshop series about learning the fundamentals of art: The six fundamentals of art are the "rules" artists generally abide by. Each rule or component — anatomy, perspective, form and structure, lighting and shadow, color, and composition — will contribute to the overall visual impact of your artwork. Dates: Thursday December 7th, 14th and […]
COME ONE COME ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME! The Children’s Art Carnival Winter Open Studios Holiday Art sale invites you to snag art for everyone on your gift list. Featuring local artist vendors and CAC Artists in Residence, this event showcases the best that our creative community has to offer. The event will be held at […]
The Children's Art Carnival Presents KIDS COMIC CON: FUTURE FLASH Join us for Kids Comic Con 2023, Future Flash extravaganza it's going to be a cavalcade of eye-opening hands on Sci-fi comics making, storytelling and hero hailing fun Saturday. ONE DAY ONLY! DATE: Saturday, December 16, 2023 TIME: 10:00 - 6:00 pm LOCATION: 62 Hamilton Terrace New York, NY […]
Community Arts Workshop by Hamilton Heights Darkroom Bring in your photograph or other flat art (8x10 inch or smaller) There will be a demonstration on cutting mats and everyone will go home with a matted piece suitable for framing. If you attended any of our previous workshops you can have your work matted for display. […]
Friday, February 16, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, will be our first Community Arts Social Event with artist and printmaker, Michelle Godwin, at The CAC. Join us for a fun-filled evening and seize the opportunity to meet this extraordinary artist in the company of your local community. Community Arts Socials are weekly gatherings designed for artists and creative individuals […]
Join us on Friday February 23rd, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, for our second Community Arts Social Event with artist, Domingo Cruz, at The CAC. Domingo is an artist from Washington Heights that creates art that pays homage to both NYC and Domincan Republic and their organic but colorful crossing of paths. Specifically, Domingo is trained in the Dominican […]
Join us on Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our third Community Arts Social Event featuring artist Bryan Fernandez. Bryan began creating art in high school as a form of self-expression, and the biggest influence on his life and current art practice is Washington Heights, with its ties […]
Art Man Dan Join us on Friday, March 8th 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our fourth Community Arts Social Event featuring artist Daniel Bonilla or as he is commonly know, Art Man Dan. Bonilla's artistic journey has led him through explorations in many mediums including Illustration, Mural Design, Sign Painting and […]
Join us on Friday, March 15th 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our Fifth Community Arts Social Event featuring Muralist and Art Educator Pips. Community Arts Socials are weekly gatherings for artists, creative individuals to connect with each other and members of the Northern Manhattan community. These social events provide a platform for the […]
Élan Cadiz Join us on Friday, March 29, 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our sixth Community Arts Social Event featuring Interdisciplinary artist, Élan Cadiz’. Élan’s art and practice are grounded in the documentation of her personal narrative through the use of portraiture, domestic and historical imagery. Community Arts […]
Grant Writing Workshop For Creatives Facilitated by Angela Abreu Class Dates: Sunday, April 7 Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Venue: The Children's Art Carnival Max. Participants: 25 Join us for an immersive 2 part grant writing workshop designed specifically for artists, writers, and other creatives eager to explore the vast landscape of funding opportunities available to support their creative endeavors. This workshop is tailored […]
Join us on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our sixth Community Arts Social Event featuring Mixed Media artist, Dionis Ortiz. Dionis is not only a Teaching Artist but also serves as an Artist-In-Residence and Gallery Manager at The Children's Art Carnival. FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALS are weekly […]
Join us for an afternoon of OPEN STUDIO at THE CAC. Participating Artists Include: Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper Hamilton Heights Darkroom Dionis Ortiz Tomo Mori Milagros Batista A part of the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance - Uptown Arts Stroll.
Grants Application Workshop: Part 1 Zoom Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2024 Cost: Donate-what-you-can Registration is required: Save your spot Description: The first part of this workshop is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of grant applications. This session will cover the types of grants available, how to find the right opportunities for your project, […]
Grants Application Workshop: Part 1 Zoom Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2024 Cost: Donate-what-you-can Registration is required: Save your spot Description: The first part of this workshop is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of grant applications. This session will cover the types of grants available, how to find the right opportunities for your project, […]
Artist Bio Workshop For Creatives Facilitated by Richard Burroughs Class Dates: Sunday, November 10 · 1 - 3pm EST Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Venue: The Children's Art Carnival The bio is an important marketing tool and should be carefully crafted to bring the world closer to the artist. It tells the artist’s story, building a connection between the […]
The Artist’s Voice: A Writing Clinic for Creatives Zoom Date: October 27th, 2024 The Artist’s Voice is a monthly two-hour writing clinic where artists receive hands-on support in creating and editing documents essential for their careers, ensuring they leave with improved drafts or even finished documents. The clinic focuses on helping artists craft compelling artist statements, bios, […]
Film Screening: "WEUSI” Friday, May 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm Location: The Children's Art Carnival An independently produced documentary film tracing the roots and capturing the creative spark of the WEUSI Artist Collective, including interviews with noted WEUSI Collective members. Artist talk with members Ademola Olugebefola & Dindga McCannon, with Voza Rivers, Producer.
Saturday, May 24, 2 to 4 pm Panel Discussion: "WEUSI: Sustaining the legacy of Black Arts Movements, Instruments of Cultural Preservation." at Hamilton Landmark Galleries 467 West 144th St, New York, NY 10031 RSVP About the Discussion: This discussion highlights the importance of diversifying our financial portfolios by investing in our fine art marketplace. These […]
OPENING NIGHT – 3-VENUE TOUR Friday, May 30, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano, 619 W 145th St, NY 10031 → Hamilton Landmark Galleries → Children’s Art Carnival 6:00–6:15 PM – Welcome & Grounding: Live music, check-in, light bites @ Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano 6:15–6:25 PM – Land Acknowledgment & […]
Decolonizing Y/our Experience Through Art, Performance & Collective Memory Register Now (Free & open to the public) West Harlem Arts—a partnership between The Children’s Art Carnival and Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano—is proud to present The Rasanblaj Symposium and Exhibition, a transformative gathering of artists, scholars, and community organizers working to reimagine narratives of identity, belonging, […]
Decolonizing Y/our Experience Through Art, Performance & Collective Memory Register Now (Free & open to the public) West Harlem Arts—a partnership between The Children’s Art Carnival and Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano—is proud to present The Rasanblaj Symposium and Exhibition, a transformative gathering of artists, scholars, and community organizers working to reimagine narratives of identity, belonging, […]
The Children's Art Carnival Open Studio Join us for an inspiring afternoon of art, creativity, and community at The Children’s Art Carnival. Step into the studios of our incredible artists, explore works-in-progress, and experience the power of collective creativity through our featured exhibition Stronger Together. This is a chance to connect with local artists, learn about their […]