Museum's Art Studio: Me and Art I

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. During the activity works of art presented in the museum become an object of study and a theme for drawing assignments. Through looking, thinking and creating, it is possible to learn about the process of making art, different art forms, artists' personalities and history.   The aim of the activity is to delve into the specific theme, together discussing what we see, understanding and interpreting it. The programme helps children reinforce manual skills, master the language of art, develops the ability to observe and concentrate and group communication. Lead by museum pedagogue and artist Diāna Dimza-Dimme, children become familiar with different periods in art history and works of the most important Latvian artists as well as learn to understand colour, different drawing techniques and proportion.    Creative assignments are always a success, since the main thing is the process and the joy that comes from drawing!    The activity is available in Latvian and English.

‍

About museum

The Latvian National Museum of Art is the most important art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics designed specifically for the needs of an art museum. The museum's building is an architectural monument of national significance. It is one of the most impressive historicist buildings in the Riga Boulevard Circle.

‍

Additional information

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

Before the session, participants gather at the Information Point (in the 2nd-floor lobby).

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 years
Duration – 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