One Movement, Many Expressions
From the Honolulu Museum of Art’s indigo fabric dyeing course to the Perez Art Museum Miami’s paper-making project, no two Vitality Arts programs are the same. Every museum creates its own array of courses that aligns with that institution’s mission and its community. Scroll down to learn about four recent Vitality Arts classes.
toledo museum of art
2D/3D Character Design
Taught by artist Chudney Patterson, this course introduced participants to 2D and 3D illustration techniques, providing them with foundational skills, a range of material options, and opportunities for independent creative work.
tampa museum of art
Expressive Bookmaking
In this five-week course held at Tampa's Charles J. Fendig Public Library, participants explored different techniques, including spine stitching and accordion binding, as they created their own artistically inspired books.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Sculpture
Over the course of six weeks, participants explored different three-dimensional techniques, including mold making and body casting, under the guidance of Miami-based artist Liene Bosquê.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Portraiture for Everyone
Working from a live model, participants created gesture drawings, contour drawings, and collage using a range of different styles, including Cubism, Realism, and cartoon art.
Life Doesn’t Stop
Watch this video to hear from museum directors and other art-world leaders who are advancing creative aging programs across the country.