Family Program | ART–BOOK–MAKE

Attend this family-friendly event to learn about experimental publishing, poetry, zines, and artist books! ART-BOOK-MAKE turns El Museo into a celebration of books as art, drawing inspiration from the exhibition Octopus & Others: Acts of Collaboration & Poetics. Discover new books, make your own crafts, meet artists and storytellers, and explore artist books throughout the day.

Art

Discover a recently constructed replica of Octopus: An Act of Sculpture, the enormous accordion-style plywood book that debuted in the courtyard of El Museo in 1982. This reproduction is intended to be handled, in contrast to the original, which is currently housed in the permanent collection of El Museo del Barrio. Participate in this collaborative artwork by writing, drawing, and leaving your mark.

A BOOK

Explore a vibrant book fair that features children’s books from nearby literacy organizations and shops. Stay tuned for read-alouds in both Spanish and English throughout the day, including timeless classics and new favorites.

Make

The lower level of the museum is transformed into an interactive art studio where children and adults may learn about the creation of artist books. Make your own take-home artist book by experimenting with hinges, pop-ups, pockets, morphing pages, and other interactive features.