Me and Art I (for children): Super-supergraphics

The museum's art studio “Me and Art” invites children of preschool and primary school age to get to know works of art from different periods and to become better familiar with the language of art.

This time, the class “Me and Art I” will be dedicated to the exhibition “The Demolition of the Wall. Latvian Art 1985–1991,” which will soon close. As we bid farewell to this exhibition, let’s draw inspiration from the unique super-graphic artists of that era—artists who created monumental graphic works in impressive formats, boldly addressing topics that were important and challenging to society.

In this workshop, we’ll follow the artists’ creative choices and become supergraphic artists ourselves! We’ll work on large A1-sized sheets, using black markers, graphite, and the diverse possibilities of the pencil. We’ll create our own unique large-scale works and reflect on what challenges us today. We’ll learn to unlock the artistic potential of pencils and markers, focusing on composition, form, and the message of the work. And, as always—if color is particularly close to your heart and you can’t create without it, there will be a place and opportunities for that, too.

The workshop will be led by museum educator and artist Diāna Dimza-Dimme.

Please bring a regular pencil, an eraser, and personal hygiene supplies (such as wet wipes for your hands).

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Additional information

Tickets for the session are no longer sold at the ticket office 15 minutes after the session has started.

The event will take place in the the left wing of the second floor. Please gather for the class in the second-floor lobby near the Information Desk.

Visitors are advised to arrive at the museum approximately 10–15 minutes before the start of the session to comfortably use the cloakroom and ticket services, as well as to hear the instructor’s introduction and assigned task.

Drawing takes place on the floor or on cushions available in the cloakroom area. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and, in bad weather, to bring a change of shoes. During the session, participants are asked to keep quiet so as not to disturb others. After the session, each participant is responsible for cleaning up their workspace.

Target audience – Families with children aged 4 to 9 yearsDuration – 60 minutes

Participation fee:€8.00 for adults and seniors€6.00 for children up to 18 years of age

Registration – No prior registration required

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About museum

The Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics constructed specifically for the needs of an art museum. LNMA is the largest repository of professional art in Latvia and plays a vital role in enriching, preserving, researching, and promoting the country’s cultural heritage internationally. The museum regularly organizes art exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.