• Miyoko Ito: First Verdona, 1983; oil on canvas; 26 x 20 in.; courtesy of Jim Nutt & Gladys Nilsson, Wilmette, IL; © The Estate of Miyoko Ito. Photo: Michael Tropea.


Free for kids plus one adult


Gallery + Studio: Color Vibrations

For ages 6 to 12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • With artist
    Erin McCluskey Wheeler

    Erin McCluskey Wheeler makes densely layered and colorful collage paintings exploring memory, loss, and preservation. She runs educational programs at public gardens in the East Bay and is the founding manager of an artist’s residency program at The Gardens at Heather Farm. She holds a BA from Beloit College and an MFA from California College of the Arts.

Miyoko Ito created dreamlike spaces with forms that verge on the familiar while remaining ambiguous. Adding to the mystery of her imagery, her paintings often incorporate layers of cool and warm color that create visual vibrations along their edges. Experiment with Ito’s color play by painting layered designs of your own.

About Gallery + Studio
On the second Saturday of each month, Gallery + Studio connects art viewing with art making in ways that engage both young people and their grown-ups. Each two-part workshop integrates an interactive gallery tour with a related art project, and lasts about an hour and a half. Sign up onsite beginning fifteen minutes before the session you wish to attend. Space is limited to twelve kids per session; please arrive promptly to sign up.