Illustration of girl floating through space.

In the Art Studio with Raúl Colón: Colored Pencil Creations

April 23, 2025 at 1 - 1:45 pm

Art Studio

Free with museum admission, space limited

Inspired by the exhibition Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón, join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures. Colón will do a drawing demo using his favorite colored pencils, and then invite guests to do the same, discovering how colors mix and interact with each other. This program is limited to 25 participants, with walk-up tickets available at Admissions upon arrival.

Who You'll Meet

Raúl Colón

Raúl Colón is an award-winning illustrator of over 30 children’s books, including Draw!; Imagine!; Susanna Reich’s José! Born to Dance; Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Christmas; and Jill Biden’s Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops. Throughout his distinguished career, Colón has inspired readers and illustrators alike with his exceptional artistry, unique techniques, and powerful stories of people who never give up on their dreams.

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