Me and Art I (for children): Let’s Get to Know the Modernists!

The museum's art studio “Me and Art” invites children of preschool and primary school age to get to know works of art from different periods and to become better familiar with the language of art.

In the early 20th century, modernist artists fundamentally changed the way art was viewed and thought about. They moved away from realistic depictions and began experimenting with color, form, and composition. Art began to reflect more emotion, mood, and a personal perspective on the world. Modernists discovered that art could be not only about what we see, but also about what we feel and think. 

During this lesson, we will explore various art styles and forms of expression. We’ll take a look at the historical period in which the modernists were active, assessing how social changes and significant events influenced the development of art. We will explore the human figure, portraiture, still life, and more complex themes, such as the depiction of war in art.  

This time, we’ll learn more about the Riga Artists’ Group, its members, and the movements they represented. We’ll create works inspired by their legacy, freely experimenting and challenging our creative thinking and visual perception. 

The workshop will be led by museum educator and artist Diāna Dimza-Dimme. 

Please bring oil pastels, a regular pencil, and an eraser.‍

The activity is available in Latvian and English.

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Additional information

Tickets for the session are no longer sold at the ticket office 15 minutes after the session has started.

Before the session, participants gather at the Information Point (in the 2nd-floor lobby).

Visitors are advised to arrive at the museum approximately 10–15 minutes before the start of the session to comfortably use the cloakroom and ticket services, as well as to hear the instructor’s introduction and assigned task.

Drawing takes place on the floor or on cushions available in the cloakroom area. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and, in bad weather, to bring a change of shoes. During the session, participants are asked to keep quiet so as not to disturb others. After the session, each participant is responsible for cleaning up their workspace.

Target audience – Families with children aged 4 to 9 years
Duration – 60 minutes

Participation fee:
€8.00 for adults and seniors
€6.00 for children up to 18 years of age

Registration – No prior registration required

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About museum

The Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics constructed specifically for the needs of an art museum. LNMA is the largest repository of professional art in Latvia and plays a vital role in enriching, preserving, researching, and promoting the country’s cultural heritage internationally. The museum regularly organizes art exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.