Take a look at our educator resources for ways to create, heal, and share cultural traditions among families through immersive experiences and art-making.
The Abayomi doll originates from the Yoruba culture in West Africa. During the transatlantic slave trade, African mothers would sometimes take pieces of cloth from their skirts and make these dolls to remember their children and to generate hope. The dolls became symbols of resistance. People throughout the African diaspora continue this dollmaking tradition to affirm cultural connections to the past and embody this resilience spirit for future generations.
How to Make an Abayomi Doll:
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Wellness ceremonies and rituals that tap into the healing power of sound can be found in many cultures. Self-care and collective wellbeing can begin with an awareness of the sounds in our homes. What are we listening to? What sounds spark joy? What do we want to include in our daily soundtrack? How can we bring these sounds in our homes and in shared spaces that will promote wellness?
How to Make a Wind Chime:
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Cool Culture launched a 6-week Civic Wellbeing Campaign designed to inspire families to use their voices and their power to improve the civic health of their communities.
We welcomed new and returning educators to our CityWide Cultural Access Program through a series of virtual orientations this fall.
“All bodies deserve love!” Download our Physical Wellbeing Toolkit to use storytelling to inspire wellbeing and art-making.
Download our Civic Wellbeing Toolkit for resources and art-making that encourage the use of our collective power to call for change.
Download our Mental Wellbeing Toolkit to help facilitate family discussions about caring for mental health with art-making and cultural practices.
“All bodies deserve love!” Download our Physical Wellbeing Toolkit to use storytelling to inspire wellbeing and art-making.
Download our Civic Wellbeing Toolkit for resources and art-making that encourage the use of our collective power to call for change.
How can we take care of our spirits through art and culture? Download our Spiritual Wellbeing Toolkit for inspiration and family activities!
The Cultural Partners Visitation Portal puts information about museum reopenings and updated safety policies at your fingertips.
Our Health + Wellbeing Toolkits are designed to support discussions about individual, family and community health and wellness.
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Supported in part by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with The City Council, and through generous gifts from Corporations, foundations and individuals.
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