by Yvette Armendariz | Aug 10, 2021 | Experience, Imagination
Did you know both viewing art and playing with puppets are great ways to encourage your child to tell a story? The puppet theater – recently added to our HUB Gallery – provides a great space for kids of all ages to tap into their imaginations take them to new places.... 
by Yvette Armendariz | Sep 9, 2020 | Experience, Imagination
This fun writing process encourages kids of any age to exercise their imagination. Writing activities help build vocabulary, problem solving and communication skills. This activity has been adapted from an interactive from the Sci-Fi: Fantasy to Reality exhibition.... 
by Yvette Armendariz | Jun 17, 2020 | Experience, Imagination
Rising Youth Theatre, in partnership with the i.d.e.a. Museum and Benedictine University in Mesa, is providing a few activities this summer to promote storytelling. Special thanks to the Arizona Commission on the Arts – which receives funding from the state of Arizona... 
by Yvette Armendariz | Jun 11, 2020 | Experience, Imagination
Let’s write and illustrate a book together! Rising Youth Theatre, in partnership with the i.d.e.a. Museum and Benedictine University in Mesa, is providing a few activities this summer to promote storytelling. Special thanks to the Arizona Commission on the Arts... 
by Yvette Armendariz | May 12, 2020 | iart, Imagination
We’re bringing to you a new way to enjoy the i.d.e.a. Museum’s exhibition, Art of the Story. Today, we are featuring artist Cheryl Tall, who came up with an idea to share a few of her artworks on display at the museum’s Whiteman Family Exhibiton Gallery. Cheryl... 
by Yvette Armendariz | Apr 26, 2020 | Experience, iart, Imagination
Looking for a fun way for you or your child to exercise imagination and creativity? Try creating a game. This drawing + storytelling activty comes from Chandler artist Shachi Kale, who is featured in the i.d.e.a. Museum’s current exhibition, Art of the Story. She...