The Guggenheim Museum hosted a special evening to celebrate the opening of A Year with Children 2010, an annual exhibition showcasing artwork by elementary school students from participating New York City public schools on Thursday, May 20 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street). Student artists were on hand.

The exhibition presents selections of artwork by second- through sixth-grade students from 10 public schools throughout New York City, who participated in the Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art (LTA), a pioneering arts education program now in its 40^th year. The colorful and imaginative works on display will include prints, acrylic paintings, works of clay and fabric and other sculptures, masks, collages, architectural models and more.

Learning Through Art (LTA) places professional teaching artists into New York City public elementary schools, where they collaborate with classroom teachers to develop art projects that allow students to learn art skills and techniques and explore ideas and themes related to school curriculum. The program encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and ongoing collaborative investigation.

Proceeds from the night benefit the exhibition of student work,
A Year with Children, and the LTA program.

For more information please contact 212.423.3796 or
SRGMevents@guggenheim.org