Artsy Infants - Youth Programs

Registration Information

Summer 2023 Classes & Programs

Registration for VMFA Members & Non-members is currently underway online, by phone, and in person.

Questions: 804.340.1405

Explore the summer 2023 Classes & Programs Brochure

Fall 2023 Classes & Programs

Registration for VMFA Members

To accommodate the high volume of enrollment, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted below:

Tue, Aug 8 | 8 am (online)
Studio School and Art History Classes (ages 16+)

Wed, Aug 9 | 8 am (online)
Early Childhood Classes & Camps (age 5 and under), Kids Studio Classes (ages 5–12), and Teen Summer Classes (ages 13–17)

VMFA members have the first chance to register for classes. Not a member? Join today.

Registration for Non-members

Tue, Aug 15 at 8 am (online)
Non-member registration for all classes begins

In need of assistance? Visitor Services is available by phone 804.340.1405 starting at 8 am
or in-person at the museum starting at 10 am on registration days.

Ages 3–14 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 singing and movement activities, in-depth discussions about works of art in VMFA’s collection, and baby-safe art projects.

What to Know Before Coming to Class

Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars.

ARTSY INFANTS: At the Museum

Ages 3–14 months, accompanied by an adult
Select Mondays, 10:30–11:30 am
Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 6 infants
Advance registration required

[EA1] Summer and Sea Babies

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Enjoy a sensational class filled with water play, seascapes, and water inspired art materials

$22 per baby/adult pair (VMFA members $18)

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[EA2] It Takes a Village

Mon, Jul 10, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Tour the Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village exhibition while discussing the importance of community in young children’s lives.

$22 per baby/adult pair (VMFA members $18)

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[EA3] My Face Your Face

Mon, Jul 24, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Focus on portraits and how babies imitate facial expressions while touring the Whitfield Lovell: Passages exhibition.

$22 per baby/adult pair (VMFA members $18)

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[EA4] Color Me Glad

Mon, Aug 7, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Experience vibrant colors around VMFA’s campus and in the paint babies use in their art project. Along the way discuss the unique way our vision develops.

$22 per baby/adult pair (VMFA members $18)

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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.

Fall 2023 Classes & Programs

Registration for VMFA Members

Registration for Non-members

ARTSY INFANTS: At the Museum

ARTSY INFANTS: At Home

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