The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio

Hands-on art activities are back all week! Join us in The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio

October Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
October 1 through November 1
Whimsical Ballerinas: Create Your Own Dancing Dolls
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Unleash your creative streak as you craft beautiful dancing dolls using coffee filter paper and pipe cleaners. Add your personal touch by decorating their dresses with vibrant colors and patterns. Join us for some groovy, hands-on fun!

November Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
November 5 through November 29
Foil sculpted Motion: Shadows in Action
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get ready for some foil-tastic fun! In this awesome kids’ activity, we’ll be molding shiny aluminum foil into imaginative sculptures—to depict bodies in motion. Once the sculptures are ready, then the magic happens: place your creation under a light and watch as its shadow comes to life on paper. The fun continues as you trace the shadow, and turn it into a psychedelic drawing! This project combines hands-on sculpting with drawing, letting kids explore light, shadows, and artistic creativity in one go! It’s great for sparking imagination and learning how 3D objects interact with light. Perfect for curious creators and future artists!

Saturday and Sunday
November 3 through December 1
Homemade Fall Tree
Facilitated by Artist-in-Residence Araceli Holmes
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Create a unique and beautiful finger painted fall tree using your hands (or Q-tips). Explore an analogous palette of seasonal colors as you create a beautiful memento to bring home.

Artist-in-Residence

CDM’s Artist-in-Residence Araceli Holmes

Araceli Mireya Holmes is a multimedia artist and Altar maker from San Jose, California. She graduated with her BA in Art/Photography from the University of Oregon in 2022. She was a featured artist for the EASTSide Magazine by Kooltura Marketing. She also has art displayed in The Art of the African Diaspora 2024 and 2025 Catalogs at The Richmond Art Center.

Araceli enjoys using collage and painting to accompany her photography. Themes include memories, history, interrogation of culture, connection with fellow artists, admiration of inspirational figures, visiting with family friends, colleagues, and strangers.

Learn more about our Artist-in-Residence and the Artist-in-Residence program.