This is a strange chapter of the world's history we've suddenly found ourselves inhabiting.
The social distancing measures now in place to avoid the spread of COVID-19 have changed everything. Businesses are closed, the majority of schools are not open, and thousands of parents are beginning to navigate the world of educating at home for the first time.
It isn't easy, but if we've learned one thing in the past few weeks, it's that we all need as many resources as possible for making social distancing sustainable.
Our team at The Columbusite put together a roundup of arts & culture resources for you and your family. It's our hope that by having access to so many wonderful activities and digital experiences, you'll be able to continue to provide ways for your children and family to enjoy the benefits of engaging with the arts during this time.
Don't worry - we're working on a list of local resources too. We just thought you'd enjoy a big list of things from all over the world to enjoy in the meantime.
Here's a list of some of our favorite resources for exploring the arts with children at home.
View our Pinterest Board for this section of activities here.
ART ACTIVITIES
Free Art History Coloring Pages (7 Free Masterpieces to Color)
Make a Mini Rothko! Color Play on Cardboard for Littles
Matisse Color By Number Activity
Learning the Color Wheel (Free Printable!)
DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Rolled Paper Sculptures
Meet Georgia O'Keefe: Artist Study with Kids!
STEAM Challenge: Make DIY Paintbrushes to Explore Textures in Art
Rainbow Leaf Prints with Toddlers
Intro to Pop Art! Warhol: Campbell's Soup Color by Number
BOOKS!
Mini Masters
Goodnight, Starry Night
13 Artists Children Should Know
The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children
So Many Stars - Andy Warhol
Beautiful Oops!
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES WITH FINE ART
Google Arts & Culture
Leonardo de Vinci 2019 Louvre Paris Museum Exhibit - Virtual Tour
MOMA Conservation Stories: Rousseau's Sleeping Gypsy
This Mondrian Painting is Actually a Jazz Score | Jason Moran
Vincent van Gogh art ALIVE - Atelier des Lumières (Paris, France)
Gustav Klimt Exposición Imersiva
The Met: Conserving Michelangelo
