Black History Month Art Crawl

Join us for our third annual Black History Month Art Crawl!

Visitors can see contemporary artists stationed throughout the Children’s Museum as they create live portraits and artworks honoring some of Pittsburgh’s Black heroes, and one location, both past and present.

This year’s featured subjects include:

  • Wylie Avenue
  • Margaret Milliones, Pittsburgh educator and civic leader
  • Sharon G. Flake, children’s book and young adult author
  • Patricia Prattis Jennings, classical musician
  • Vanessa German, artist, poet and performer
  • Jasiri X, hip-hop artist, activist and cultural educator
  • Thaddeus Mosley, sculptor
  • Janis Burley Wilson, arts leader
  • Charlene Foggie-Barnett, community historian and archivist 
  • Kilolo Luckett, artist, curator and cultural leader

This year’s featured artists include:

  • Ifeoma
  • Social Living
  • Korey Edmondson
  • Don Prophete
  • Tyler Belizaire
  • Ashante Josey
  • Khalil Malik
  • Juliandra Jones
  • Jewel Strothers
  • Rell Rushin

 

Special thanks to our generous sponsor:

mlabPASS Open House

Curious about mlabPASS? For one flat rate, mlabPASS unlocks a year of programs and events for your middle schooler (grades 6-8).

On Sunday, September 28, stop by MuseumLab anytime from 2-4pm to learn more about mlabPASS programs, schedule, and benefits.

Tour the learning labs and facilities, ask questions, and explore!

FREE

Register here.

Learn more about mlabPASS.

MuseumLab Workshop: Papermaking – Ages 9+

Shred, blend, sift and strain pulp as you create handmade paper in this 75-minute workshop. Customize your paper by mixing different materials and techniques. Take your paper home to use in future art, writing, or creative projects. 

This workshop uses wet and messy materials.

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Papermaking – Ages 9+

Shred, blend, sift and strain pulp as you create handmade paper in this 75-minute workshop. Customize your paper by mixing different materials and techniques. Take your paper home to use in future art, writing, or creative projects. 

This workshop uses wet and messy materials.

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Papermaking – Ages 9+

Shred, blend, sift and strain pulp as you create handmade paper in this 75-minute workshop. Customize your paper by mixing different materials and techniques. Take your paper home to use in future art, writing, or creative projects. 

This workshop uses wet and messy materials.

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Papermaking – Ages 9+

Shred, blend, sift and strain pulp as you create handmade paper in this 75-minute workshop. Customize your paper by mixing different materials and techniques. Take your paper home to use in future art, writing, or creative projects. 

This workshop uses wet and messy materials.

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

MuseumLab Workshop: Acrylic Pour Painting – Ages 9+

Create an out-of-this-world painting with acrylic pour techniques. Use fluid acrylic paint, canvas, and a variety of tools to design a colorful and experimental abstract painting.   

This workshop uses messy materials. 

Participants must be ages 9 and up. Adults must purchase a workshop ticket if they wish to participate alongside their children. 

Tickets:

$10
$5 for members
Free for mlabPASS holders – Learn more about mlabPASS. 

Register here

Children 9+ can attend workshops without a parent or caregiver but must have a parent or caregiver present if exploring the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab outside of the workshop.

FAQs on visiting MuseumLab

Art Studio: I Am Wild About Desert Art

Join us in the Art Studio as we explore art processes featuring desert themes.

Create a painting inspired by desert landscapes and feel desert textures by making a collagraph print. Plus dig, squish, and pinch clay based activities throughout August.

Art Studio: I Am Wild About Desert Art

Join us in the Art Studio as we explore art processes featuring desert themes.

Create a painting inspired by desert landscapes and feel desert textures by making a collagraph print. Plus dig, squish, and pinch clay based activities throughout August.

Art Studio: I Am Wild About Desert Art

Join us in the Art Studio as we explore art processes featuring desert themes.

Create a painting inspired by desert landscapes and feel desert textures by making a collagraph print. Plus dig, squish, and pinch clay based activities throughout August.