Kids And Art Views
Smithsonian Latino Center's Kids Corner - This site highlights Latino exhibitions and collections from across the Smithsonian; there are three major galleries: 1) a Kids Gallery with an activity that shows the importance of portraiture in cultural and artistic expression; 2) the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino music from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage video collection; 3) Meso Time, a unique space allowing the user to take a virtual visit through Mexico
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program - This contest uses art to teach the importance of conserving our national wetlands and to expand knowledge of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp as a conservation program. It targets kids in public and private schools in grades K - 12 for participation in activities that will lead to a greater awareness of our nation's living resources.
If you're looking for information about specific artists or works of art that are not mentioned in NGAkids, just search the collection. You can learn about the history of the National Gallery of Art or read gallery guides in five languages. Your teachers will find interesting activities and lessons in the NGAClassroom section of our Web site.
NGAkids FACES & PLACES is a two-part interactive exploration of American folk art. Using pictorial elements inspired by the National Gallery ’s extensive collection of naive paintings donated by Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, youngsters can create portraits featuring a lively cast of characters and construct panoramic landscapes. Traditional folk music and surprising animations enliven the online compositions. This Art Zone activity is suitable for all ages.
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