POP Art: The Andy Warhol Studio Opens at the Lisa Ann Watson Children's Museum at the Alper JCC

    MIAMI, FL, February 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Children can claim their "15 minutes of fame" and more as they step into an interactive and creative environment inspired by the work of artist Andy Warhol at POP Art: The Andy Warhol Studio, opening at the Lisa Ann Watson Children's Museum at the Alper JCC on March 1st.

This exhibit offers young audiences the chance to create unique art in a silkscreen studio in a style similar to Warhol's infamous depictions of iconic figures such as Howdy Doody, Mickey Mouse and the Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West. Children can design an original image out of newsprint, then take their images to the silkscreen bed where they assist staff in "inking" the screen with a squeegee and creating an original piece of art.

"The Studio experience provides kids with a great introduction to art," stated Penny Lodge, Director of Exhibits at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. "The colors, playful nature of Andy Warhol's art and the simplicity of his silk screens are great inspirations for young artists. And in the Studio children can create their very own masterpieces."

Other activities at the POP Art: The Andy Warhol Studio, exhibit include playing in the Dress-Up Center where visitors can dress up like characters in some of Warhol's paintings, and learning about Warhol's artwork and art in general in the Book Center.

On April 12th will be a special Family Fun Day with Mama Doni family concert in the theater at 3pm and interactive activities with Anhinga Art Studios.

POP Art: The Andy Warhol Studio is was an exhibit inspired by the art of Andy Warhol, created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and will be on display at the Watson Children's Museum at the Alper JCC from March 1st to May 17. This exhibit is sponsored locally by Miami Family Magazine.

Lisa Ann Watson Children's Museum at the Alper JCC is located at 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176. Open Sundays from 1 to 4pm. For information, visit alperjcc.org or call 305.271.9000.

The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on the Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus is a non-profit community agency spreading over 23 lush acres. The Center encourages well-being by providing recreational, educational and social programming, presentations and activities for individuals, couples and families of all ages, from infants to senior adults in the South Dade community. The Alper JCC's extensive facilities include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, a Cultural and Performing Arts Center, an Early Childhood Development Center, a Youth and Adult Center, a Jr. Olympic pool, a large indoor gym, baseball fields, tennis courts and racquetball courts. Call 305-271-9000 for more information.

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