The power to share young people's lives through the arts has been the driving force of The Children's Art Carnival for more than three decades. The Carnival’s mission is to provide children and youth with skills and opportunities that enable them to realize their potential for becoming positive, creative and productive adults through the use of visual and communication arts.

Description and/or History:
Founded in 1969 as a community outreach program of the Museum of Modern Art in 1969, The Children’s Art Carnival is one of the oldest arts organizations in Harlem. The Carnival became its own independent entity in 1972 and has grown into an award winning nationally recognized arts organization providing arts education, vocational training and life long learning experiences in the arts to young people, ages 4-21.
The Carnival realizes its mission through its programs: Arts in Education, After School & Saturday; and Communication Arts Production & Entrepreneurial Training Programs. The Carnival’s programs reach approximately 5,000 youngsters annually.

Contact people:

Zevilla Jackson Preston, Board President, 212/234-4093, (email) Pamela Babb, Executive Director, (212) 234-4093, (email) Misha McGlown, Program Manager, 212/234-4093, (email)

Address:

62 Hamilton Terrace New York, NY 10031 (See a map)

Directions:

Hamilton Terrace is located in the Hamilton Heights section of Harlem. Access by car is West 141st Street between St. Nicholas and Convent Avenues. Hamilton Terrace by foot is West 144th Street, adjacent to Convent Avenue   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: A, B, C, D, 1,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: M101, M3, Bx19, 2 minute walk