Art After Hours, June 15 at 6 pm: Enjoy a special screening of A Lasting First Impression and discussion with the actors and film makers

Youth & Family Programs

Register your mini-Picasso for one of our upcoming hands-on educational programs. Experience art in new ways with your family at The Hyde Collection. Download the Summer Program Flyer

JUN 15 @ 2:30-4:30 PM  |  FREE Artful Afternoon
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials.

JUL 6-7 @ 9 AM-4 PM  |  Summer Art Exploration
Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to explore art through painting, printmaking, bookmaking and more in this two-day workshop!

JUL 13 @ 2:30-4:30 PM  |  FREE Artful Afternoon
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials.

JUL 17-21 @ 9 AM-4 PM  | Fashion Lab New York: Upcycle Couture Fashion and Sewing Workshop
Youth ages 12-16 are invited to join this five-day workshop focusing on art, sustainability, sewing, and fashion.

JUL 25 & 27 and AUG 1 & 3 @ 10-11:15 AM  | Youth Dance Class: Earth Movement with Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
Four-day dance workshop for ages 12 to 16 inspired by The Hyde’s summer exhibitions with dance educators from Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. ($150 / $120 members)

JUL 27-28 @ 12-4 PM  | Youth Dance Class: Modern Dance with Ginny Martin & Dana Yager
Discover the influential work of Martha Graham, a leading modern dancer and choreographer. Youth in grades 3-8 will explore basic Graham technique and learn a dance in the style of Graham.

JUL 28 @ 5:30 PM  | Performance: Modern Dance with Ginny Martin & Dana Yager
This performance will demonstrate how Martha Graham and David Smith inspire young contemporary artists. Our event will feature the debut of choreographed dances from the youth modern dance workshop above, along with pieces featuring new choreography by Dana Yager and choreographers of Upstate Youth Choreographers Showcase. This performance will take place in the Froelich Auditorium. ($12 / Free for members)

AUG 6 @ 10 AM-5 PM  |  Community Day
Engage with art, learn from an expert, listen to live music, picnic on the lawn and create your own artwork! Browse from a selection of art books and museum catalogs in our book sale. Join us as we celebrate 60 years and highlight the premier summer exhibition Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance. (Free admission)

AUG 12 @ 2:30-4:30 PM  |  FREE Artful Afternoon
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials.

SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 3:30 PM  |  Creative Play at (g)row for kids
Enjoy a story and time to explore creativity with The Hyde Collection. We will play with different elements of art to create original artwork. This event takes place at (g)row for kids on Exchange Street.

SEP 14 @ 2:30-4:30 PM  |  FREE Artful Afternoon
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials.

Download our Youth Programs Procedures and Waiver


Thank you to our generous education program sponsors of 2023:
Robert & Francine Nemer