Hands On Art

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

Hands On Art is an art and art history program series for children at the Westchester Regional Library of the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The vision of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is to enrich and inspire the community of Miami-Dade County through the services that it provides to its residents. Being a pillar of the county, the Miami-Dade Public Library System is an integral part of fulfilling this vision through its programming. During the initial cycle of the Hands On Art series, kids got the chance to explore classic artists and their most famous works through the medium of fingerpainting. Combining lessons from art history with hands-on experience recreating the artwork gave participating children the opportunity to understand the context of why these artists created their famous works as well as the chance to create their very own interpretations of them. The goal of the program series is to not only expose young children in our local community to art history, but to make them feel engaged and interested in the creative art-making process. Through Hands on Art, the Miami-Dade Public Library System continues to provide innovative programs that fit its vision of enriching the community that it serves.