Public Art Program
The Art Studio at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is open to visitors of all ages during regular Museum hours and supports the aims of the Museum by encouraging making, appreciating, and thinking about art. Activities and materials change regularly and are inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions.

Generous support for the Art Studio has been provided by Penguin Group (USA), Inc.

In The Art Studio
Watercolor Wonder
August 15 - September 28, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Lisbeth Zwerger brings pictures to life with ink and watercolors. Explore her medium as you create your own watercolor wonder using a variety of watercolor painting techniques.

A Feast of Color
September 29 - November 9, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Discover delectable combinations of colors as you feast your eyes on our arrangement of mouthwatering materials.

In The Art Studio
Marvelous Music Makers
November 10 - December 7, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Make Geraldine’s flute from Leo Lionni’s Geraldine, the Music Mouse, or your own instrument from an assortment of musical materials! We’ll play an inspiring soundtrack from around the world while you work.

Monster Mock-up
December 8, 2010 - January 18, 2011
Free with Museum Admission
Take a look at Shrek and The Wild Things in the exhibition Monsters and Miracles and then paint your own imaginary creature; great or small.