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Taking Care: Artists and Scholars Discussion

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Doors Open at 6:00PM Limited capacity, registration strongly recommended $15 adults/$10 members. Free for students Join artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young (Back and Song) in conversation with scholar advisors Debbie-Ann Paige, Dr. Rita Reynolds, and Lisa Holland for a discussion around their research and participation in Taking Care: The “Black Angels” of Sea ...

$10 – $15

Educator Open House *New Date*

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.

Vulnerable Landscapes: Artist Talk

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Explore the relationship between the built and natural environment with James Vincent Brice, Nathan Kensinger, Sarah Nelson Wright, and Nate Dorr.

‘Yes, And’ – artists’ panel | Impact and Inspiration: The Life of James Zappalorti

Online

This discussion centers on the memory of Staten Islander James Zappalorti and the ways in which his unfortunate death created and continues to inspire social change. Join Yes, And artists Terry S. Hardy and Paul Moakley, James’ brother Robert Zappalorti, and NYC Anti-Violence Executive Director Beverly Tillary – in conversation with selection panelist Ed Woodham – followed by a Q&A.

Yes, And Artist Talk: Nathan Kensinger

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join artist Nathan Kensinger for a discussion of his work encompassing photography, film, installation, curation and journalism.

Good on Paper: Intro to Papermaking

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Curious about papermaking? Join teaching artist Jenya Frid for this introductory workshop.

$30 – $35

Greetings From: Mail Art with Day de Dada

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join Day de Dada to illustrate your “perfect Staten Island moment” with a variety of materials and explore the borough’s history as a vacation destination through the postcard collection.

$30 – $35

Book Talk: The Sustainability Myth

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join Dr. Melissa Checker for a discussion around her award-winning book The Sustainability Myth, focusing on industrial waterfronts and historically underserved places.

[Postponed] Presentation: Site Unseen – Civil War Draft Riots and William Olliffe’s Diary

Online Live Event * Please register.

This event has been postponed. Please check back soon for the rescheduled date.  Zoom - Registration required $10/$5 members Debbie-Ann Paige’s research illuminates how the Civil War Draft Riots on Staten Island targeted historically Black neighborhoods on the North Shore. Using ferry operator William Olliffe’s diary as a point of reference, Debbie-Ann will explore the ...

$5 – $10

Podcast: Site Unseen – Draft Riots

Online

In this episode public historian and policy analyst Debbie-Ann Paige will lead us on a harrowing journey along Staten Island’s north shore in the path of the Civil War Draft Riots which gripped New York City in July of 1863.

Science Talk: Brood X Sounding Off

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join Colleen Evans, Director of Natural Science at the Staten Island Museum for a talk about all things Cicadas.

Lunch and Learn: Stumped

Online

1933 was one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons, falling third after 2005 and 2020. Learn what a chance find in the collection can tell us about why it was so active and what we can learn.

Maedeup (Korean Knots) Art Workshop

Online Live Event * Please register.

Learn how to make Maedeup, the traditional Korean art form of knotting silken cords. Maedeup consists of over 35 intricate knots, some with imaginative names such as “dragonfly” and “plum blossom,” all skillfully made into beautiful ornaments and accessories

$10 – $15

Lunch and Learn: Artist Raphael Soyer

Online

Two portraits by Raphael Soyer hang in the Staten Island Museum: A Girl with Flowers (1940) and Self-portrait in my 60’s (1969). Join us for a brief look at Soyer’s life, philosophy on art, and the story of how these two artworks found a home on Staten Island.

The True Grit of the Suffragists

Online

Staten Island OutLOUD presents a virtual performance on the women's suffrage movement with local historian Patricia Salmon, Edwina Martin (Public Administrator of Richmond County) and Bonnie Bolstein (Island resident and descendant of suffragists). Ms. Salmon will trace the history of the suffrage movement from international, national and local perspectives, with a special focus on Staten ...

Pop-Up Bird and Nature Walk!

Brooklfield Park Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, United States

Join this 1-2 mile hike through Brookfield Park with guide Ed Johnson.

Summer Nights: Paper Casting with Susan Grabel

In this paper casting workshop, artist Susan Grabel will teach participants how to make paper pulp and cast relief objects for sculpture and collage. Explore the creative potential of cast paper in this introductory workshop. Materials will be provided by contactless pickup at the Staten Island Museum (details to follow). Link to the Zoom invitation ...

$20 – $25

Summer Nights: Plarn Textiles with Antonia Perez

Artist Antonia Perez will teach participants how to make and weave with plarn. Plarn is yarn that can be made from plastic bags. A simple cardboard loom will be used to make a woven plastic textile. Participants may be use the loom multiple times to combine separate weavings to create beautiful artworks or functional objects. ...

$20 – $25

Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the Suffrage Centennial

Online

Women of the Nation Arise! brought together a panel of scholars and experts to advise the development of the exhibition and examine the contributions of Staten Island’s suffragists, present-day issues of political equality, and voter participation.

Free/Donations Welcome