The Canton Museum of Art announces the launch of Project Bloom, a multifaceted community art project designed to celebrate and understand our similarities and differences. The arts have a way of bringing us closer together and the Canton Museum of Art seeks to do this, through the collaborative power of the arts, and individual creativity. When we can come together as a whole, we can flourish as a community while growing as individuals. Inspired by the exhibit, In the Garden: Nature’s Beauty from the CMA Collection, join us as we cultivate our very own mixed-media flower garden that will grow throughout this month-long project.
Project Bloom- Community Art Project
The Canton Museum of Art announces the launch of Project Bloom, a multifaceted community art project designed to celebrate and understand our similarities and differences. The arts have a way of bringing us closer together and the Canton Museum of Art seeks to do this, through the collaborative power of the arts, and individual creativity. When we can come together as a whole, we can flourish as a community while growing as individuals. Inspired by the exhibit, In the Garden: Nature’s Beauty from the CMA Collection, join us as we cultivate our very own mixed-media flower garden that will grow throughout this month-long project.
Read Project Bloom Press Release HERE
A Community Art Project for All
Children and adults from Stark County and the surrounding areas are encouraged to participate in some or all of the projects that are a part of Project Bloom, which will include free art kits, a community art installation at the Canton Museum of Art, a virtual art exhibit, a virtual Family Day, several free Project Bloom Art Workshops, a virtual unveiling celebration of the final installation, and more! There are so many ways for you, your family, or your students to get involved.
JUMP TO OUR PROJECT BLOOM ACTIVITIES:
- FREE TAKE HOME ART KITS
- COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION
- WHAT AND HOW TO SUBMIT
- FREE VIRTUAL FAMILY DAY
- FREE IN-PERSON MAKE & TAKES EVENTS
- VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
- VIRTUAL UNVEILING CELEBRATION
Project Bloom will take place virtually and at the Museum:February 5th- March 5th
FREE TAKE HOME ART KITS– You may use any materials you like to create your flower. We also have FREE kits available for pickup during regular museum hours, 2/5/21- 2/26/21 (while supplies last). Kits will include a variety of art materials and a companion packet filled with educational resources and step-by-step tutorials to create several different flowers of your own, fun for any age level. For multiple kits for large groups of 30 or more please contact us at: [email protected]
COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION– Anyone is welcome to contribute to the art installation, which will be installed by visitors on the Museum lobby walls. Individuals are encouraged to bring in, mail, or submit to our virtual exhibit their own unique flower made out of any material that can be hung with a wire pipe cleaner on a 1” grid.
One Crazy Pretty Flower
This bloomin’ flower is great for beginners: it’ll teach you key colored pencil techniques like blending, layering colors and creating different values that you’ll use on every single drawing going forward.
Gouache Garden
Gouache is a water-soluble paint that pairs oh-so-well with watercolor. Depending on how much water you use, it has a matte-like acrylic appearance or can look like more opaque watercolor. This makes it perfect for adding depth and detail to colorful blooms.
Painted Petals
Creating this delicate flower requires just a handful of simple watercolor techniques, so anyone can make it thrive. Plus, you’ll get all the practice you need to perfect those crisp watercolor lines.
