Participants will have the unique opportunity to work with Studio Museum artists in residence Njideka Akunyili and Meleko Mokgosi to create their own works of art influenced by the themes and techniques present in Romare Bearden's work. The culmination of this four-day workshop will be a celebration and presentation of the artwork created by participants on Target Free Sunday, February 26th from 12:00-3:00pm.

Please note that this is a four day workshop. Participants must attend all four days. See below for the complete schedule.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, February 23, 2012
4:00-7:00 PM

Friday, February 24, 2012
4:00-7:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2012
10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Sunday, February 26, 2012
12:00-3:00 PM

Hands On is free, designed especially for high school-aged teens. Participation is on a first-come first-served basis, space is limited. All interested teen artists must rvsp belowto register for this Hands On workshop. Snacks and lunch (on Saturday) will be provided.

Youth Programs are supported by Colgate-Palmolive; Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund, The Robert A. Mills Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; The David Rockefeller Fund; and the Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Trust.