"My daughter met Joyce Raimondo today during her author visit at school. To have met a "real artist" is the greatest thing that has happened to her. She says today was the best day of her life." --Kelly Gallagher, parent
Joyce Raimondo is author of seven children's art books, including The Museum of Modern Art’s popular Art Safari series and the award winning Art Explorers books. A painter and sculptor, her illustrations have been published in the New York Times, Boston Globe, and numerous publications. Former Family Programs Coordinator at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, she is a leading expert in museum education. She has made television appearances on Blues’ Clues’, NBC News, and CBS Sunday Morning News.
As Founding Director of Imagine That! Art Education, her programs have served thousands of children and teenagers from New York to California. During school workshops, Joyce Raimondo sparks student creativity as they explore masterpieces of art during interactive fun-filled slide shows. Students then create projects inspired by the artists’ techniques and selected works are published in Ms. Raimondo's books. Ms. Raimondo's diverse clients include the famous Children’s Television Workshop, Blues’ Clues, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, numerous schools and museums.
Imagine That! offers:
• author visits and art residencies for grades k-12
• staff development workshops
• family and library art events
• private art instruction for children and teens
• art parties for children
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Contact the author at 917-502-0790
joycerai@hamptons.com
