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The
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston offers a variety of programs
for children and their parents. For each major exhibition,
there is a
Houston Chronicle Family Day, offering family tours and hands-on
art activities related to the current exhibition. Please check
our
calendar for the date and time
of the next Houston Chronicle Family Day. We also offer Factivity
Kits for young children, which include
a Family Guide and special
activities for children. Factivity Kits, presented in English
and Spanish, are available free of charge at the information
desk.
Family Reviews
Because contemporary art often explores powerful
issues, adults may wish to view the art with or in advance
of young children and students. In
order to provide parents with as much information as possible, we offer a
short summary of our current exhibitions to help in assessing the
appropriateness
for young children:
In
the Brown Foundation Gallery:
The Old, Weird America
The Old, Weird America explores the resurgence of folk culture and history as inspiration for contemporary artists. These artists use images ranging from American presidents to Civil War letters, and inspiration from Shakers to square dancing. Recent paintings, sculptures, and video works illustrate folklore’s impact by revealing how myth and fact combine in American history and culture. These works also demonstrate the power of folk themes to pass through generations and cultures. Young viewers may enjoy Nineteen Lincolns by Greta Pratt, the record album covers by Dario Robleto, and the life-size dolls by Allison Smith. While many other works can by enjoyed by a family audience, parental guidance is suggested for the drawings by Eric Beltz, the paintings by Barnaby Furnas, and 8 Possible Beginnings or: The Creation of African-American, a Moving Picture by Kara E. Walker. Although these pieces may pose challenging questions, they also provide an opportunity to explore these topics with children.
In
the Zilkha Gallery:
Perspectives 61: Tim Lee
Perspectives 161: Tim Lee showcases the photography and video work of this Korean-Canadian artist. Using figures from popular culture, such as comedian Steve Martin, musician Neil Young, and baseball’s Ted Williams, Lee revisits these icons with often humorous results. This exhibition is accessible and appropriate for viewers of all ages.
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