Listen to colorful tales of the artists who made New York City great—from the 17th century to the present.

July 7: Through Georgia's Eyes
Georgia O’Keefe was known for her colorful flowers and New York and New Mexico landscapes. Learn about Georgia’s childhood and what influenced her to be an artist. Then create pop-up flowers from paper that are a bright and colorful, like Georgia O’Keefe’s work.

July 14: Radiant Child
Learn how Jean-Michel Basquiat created art that wasn’t necessarily neat or clean but was always beautiful. Then create collages inspired by his work.

July 21 Pocket Full of Colors
Mary Blair was a Disney artist who used the most unique and daring colors to tell stories and create magic! After the reading, kids create colorful fairy tale illustrations.

July 28 Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
Keith Haring was one the most famous artists in New York City. Wherever he was, he always had a pencil in his hand and was constantly drawing. After the reading, kids create puppets similar to the figures in his artwork.