My Very First Art Class at Home
Class Type: Mailed Art Kits
Modeled after the My Very First Art Class on-site program, this at-home experience is designed to introduce young children (ages 2–4) and their favorite grown-ups to art, artworks from the museum, and verbal and visual literacy through creative play and discovery.
Each kit embodies a different theme and will roll out monthly. The activities include a creative warm-up, close looking with a work of art from the CMA’s collection, an art-making activity, and a storybook you can read together at home.
Note, all activities are designed to be completed with an adult and child (ages 2–4) together. The art kits do not include direct instruction from CMA staff.
Upcoming 2021 themes include the following:
- April: Color
- May: Food
- June: Seasons
- July: Family
- August: Shapes
Fees and Registration
Kits will be available for purchase individually each month. There will be a two-week window for registration; the dates are as follows:
| Month | Registration Open for CMA Members | Registration Open for the Public | Registration Deadline | Kits Mailed Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April |
4/5/2021 | 4/9/2021 | 4/19/2021 | 4/26/2021 |
| May | 5/3/2021 | 5/7/2021 | 5/17/2021 | 5/24/2021 |
| June | 5/31/2021 | 6/4/2021 | 6/21/2021 | 6/28/2021 |
| July | 7/5/2021 | 7/9/2021 | 7/19/2021 | 7/26/2021 |
| August | 8/2/2021 | 8/6/2021 | 8/16/2021 | 8/23/2021 |
You will NOT be able to purchase kits outside their designated registration window.
Kits are also available for purchase as spring and summer 3-month packages. The mail-out dates will remain the same for each month, but the registration deadlines are as follows:
| Package | Registration Open for CMA Members | Registration Open for the Public | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (March–May) |
3/1/2021 | 3/5/2021 | 3/15/2021 |
| Summer (June–August) |
3/1/2021 | 3/5/2021 | 6/21/2021 |
The pricing for individual kits is $30 per kit, $25 per kit for CMA members.
The pricing for the spring and summer packages is $75 per package, $60 for CMA members.
Register online or call (216) 421-7350. Email familyyouthinfo [at] clevelandart.org for more information.
Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.