K.I.D.S. Art Education

Kentler International Drawing Space is a non profit arts organization located in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

The K.I.D.S. Art Education program brings innovative art-making experiences to students, teachers, and families in and around Red Hook. With our diverse community in mind, Kentler is committed to using contemporary art as a platform for inquiry, exploration, and empowerment. All programs are based on Kentler's exhibitions of drawings and works on paper.

Our programming includes School, After-School, Residency, and Drawing Together family weekend workshops.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Extreme Kids & Crew Program Wrap-Up

We had such a fantastic time working with Extreme Kids & Crew this spring!



This organization, which empowers and supports disabled children and their families, has been a perfect partner for K.I.D.S. Art Education with its exploratory, hands-on approach to learning. Together, we hosted a weekly sensory art workshop for young people with physical and intellectual limitations. What an inspired, creative, and active bunch-- they really expressed themselves and created some amazing artwork!

This past Saturday was our last class together. Thanks to a (very abundant) donation by Toys for Tots, the group had about 1,000 plastic cups to use as materials. Our Teaching Artist Meghan Keane invited participants to build a sensory gym-- complete with towers, trampolines, and other imaginative equipment-- from cups, sharpies, and colorful tape.








Here is the end result of that challenge!




Thanks again to Extreme Kids & Crew and Red Hook Executive Director Caitlin Cassaro for such a fun and rewarding partnership. We hope the future holds more collaborations and continued success for your vital program!

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