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Art Institute of Chicago »From the main menu, select the "Families" section. Find out what's happening at the Kraft Education Center, read about events for kids on the calendar and see the overview of the exhibit "Faces, Places and Inner Spaces".
@rt Junction »
Make a hat that helps you think like an artist, ask some “What if…?” questions to spark your imagination, do some visual push-ups to exercise your eyes and find many more ideas for creating your own art.
Art Safari »
Place your pith helmet on your head and join this art adventure exploring animals and art. Take time to create your own art and check out the visitor's art gallery.
Cartoonster »
Follow the step-by-step lessons to create your own cartoon animation. Learn short cuts and tips on creating your project frame by frame.
Hands On: Crafts for Kids »
This companion site to the public television program "Hands on Crafts" can be used in concert with the program or as a stand-alone. The projects featured are curriculum based for kids ages 7-12. Projects are divided into themes - General topics, Crafts Around the World, Crafting Together, Crafting Around the Earth, Camp Hands On, Bask in Time, Crafting in the U.S.A, 543421, and Cultural Traditions of the Islands
Kids Domain Craft Exchange »
Featuring over 70 categories of craft ideas for kids ages 5-14, these crafts are rated on a scale of difficulty from very easy to difficult. Directions are clear and well-written.
A Lifetime of Color »
Learn the different elements and principals of art, everything from color to focal point to impressionism can be found on this site designed by Sanford Art Products. Play art games, design a house of the future, create a puppet and learn about famous artists like Paul Klee and Georges Seurat.
Metropolitan Museum of Art »
Click on "Explore and Learn" on New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's website to take a closer look at some famous artists, their works and test your knowledge about art.
National Gallery of Art For Kids »
Visit a sculpture garden, play hide and seek with art, create an interactive art piece online in "The Art Zone" and learn about all the paintings that are housed in the museum.
The Renaissance Collection »
Take a journey back in time and become a patron of the arts, discover the innovations of the time and get involved in creating you own innovation. Learn about Renaissance life and get involved in the culture. Created by the Allentown Art Museum this interactive and quirky website is sure to entice you to discover the past.