Ages 3–13 months, accompanied by an adult
It’s never too early to introduce your child to art. This innovative program engages both baby and caregiver through gallery visits and safe art projects.
Registration for summer 2021 programs begins April 12 for current VMFA members and April 19 for non-members.
Browse the Summer 2021 Classes and Programs Catalog
Learn about our response to COVID-19 here
ARTSY INFANTS: At the Museum
Ages 3–13 months, accompanied by an adult
Select Mondays, 10:30–11:30 am
Art Education Center
$18 per infant/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
Enrollment limit: 5 infants
Advance registration required
[EA7] Musical Me
Mon, Apr 12, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Babies will enjoy bouncing to the beat while discovering musically themed works of art.
$18 per baby/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[EA8] Fuzzy Friends
Mon, Apr 26, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Enjoy singing animal songs and create animal-inspired art in the studio.
$18 per baby/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[EA9] Nature Babies
Mon, May 17, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Explore VMFA's Sculpture Garden to see how nature positively affects baby's developing senses. In the garden, create a nature-inspired work of art.
$18 per baby/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
ARTSY INFANTS: At Home
Helpful tips and suggestions for activities to do, and VMFA objects to observe, at home with your baby.
Babies love COLORS!
As infants’ vision develops, they are increasingly attracted to bright, bold colors and works of art with contrast. Color helps us spark memories and influences our emotions.
HERE are a few colorful works of art at VMFA.
Explore colors with your fingers!
Babies can still paint even if they aren’t taking a class in VMFA’s Art Education Center Studios!
Follow the recipe below to make a baby-safe paint and let your infant enjoy a fun sensory experience.
Paint recipe:
1 tbs sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 heaping tbs corn starch
1 cup water
Food coloring
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the dry ingredients and mix together.
Add the cup of water and stir.
On medium heat, warm and stir as mixture thickens.
Pour into small containers and add various colors of food coloring.
Babies love FACES!
Babies recognize faces long before they recognize other objects. Playing with your baby and imitating their facial expressions benefits their cognitive and social-emotional development.
HERE are a few of our favorite portraits at VMFA.
Babies love MUSIC!
Lap bounces stimulate your baby’s heightened vestibular sense and prepares them for walking, running, dancing, and keeping a beat later on in life. Here is a great article, from Kindermusik (a favorite music program of ours), about why music is important for infants.
HERE are a few of our favorite musical objects from VMFA’s collection.
