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Ema Spencer was born to Dr. Benjamin Franklin Spencer and his wife, Susan Porter Spencer, in the Licking County village of Gratiot, Ohio, on March 1, 1857. Benjamin was a well-respected physician in the area and Susan managed the Spencer home and children, which included Ema, Carolyn (b. 1862/63), and…
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Use magazines, old calendars, construction paper, and similar items to replicate the brush work of Impressionism. After choosing a favorite photo, or painting as a reference, begin by selecting a piece of construction…
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Making a cake is an art of its own. We construct it out of a sponge cake base like a sculpture; building the tiers of cake up high or filling tiny cups with batter to make cupcakes. Next, we cover it with frosting like painting, taking our time to cover…
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In this new series we feature masterworks and other art from Columbus Museum of Art's Collection. Jacob Lawrence American, 1917-2000 Street Scene-Restaurant, c. 1936 Tempera on paper mounted on board 26 1/4 x 35 in. (66.68 x 88.9 cm) Museum Purchase, Derby Fund, from the Philip J. and Suzanne Schiller…
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I love food. I love eating out in restaurants. I decided it would be interesting to create a menu for this creative challenge. How about a menu for a restaurant that doesn't exist? Even better, what if they didn't serve food but something else. What if the restaurant served…
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Looking for some Back-to-School inspiration? We rounded up a few of our favorite resources for sparking creativity and supporting a culture of imagination. Although CMA has reopened to visitors, teacher programs - like many of your classrooms - remain virtual. This presents opportunities to get creative…
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