Art History in the Park is a shared, play-based art history and art making experience designed specifically for families. Through our community classes, school programs and educator resources, we are working to put art back at the heart of education in order to re-center and to re-claim our collective art story.

Children and adults sitting at an outdoor table in a park, engaging in arts and crafts activities under trees on a sunny day.
Two colorful art books with titles 'Matisse Art Attitudes' and 'HUGHES RIMTASSE DRAWING with SCISSORS' are placed on a decorative tablecloth with intricate patterns. The books feature vibrant artwork and are positioned on a green-edged surface.
Smiling girl at an outdoor arts and crafts table displaying paper drawings of an eye, lips, and other designs on a sunny day.

At Art History in the Park, we believe creativity is not reserved for a few — it is the birthright of every child.

Surrounded by trees and sky, we listen to nature — our third teacher — as we explore stories of art and artists from around the world. Here, families create together, discovering that art is not only history, but a living practice that connects us to place, to each other, and to ourselves.

We welcome you into this circle of learning, play, and wonder.

“Nothing is art if it does not come from nature.”
— Antoni Gaudi

Art History X Snyder Park

Art History in the Park hosts a monthly, play-based art history and art making experience at Snyder Park. Designed for homeschooling families, this workshop is held one weekday per month in an outdoor classroom environment.

Join our next Art History X Snyder Park workshop.

Children outdoors at a table engaged in arts and crafts, drawing and coloring with various supplies nearby.
A colorful display of fresh flowers, arranged in a color wheel on a patterned cloth outdoors. A fun hands on way to explore color theory with children.
Painting of a woman with long black hair, bright green eyeshadow, and vibrant red lipstick, set against a pink background a la Warhol.

Art History X Take Root

Since 2023, Art History in the Park has been leading a monthly program at Take Root Forest School in Fort Lauderdale (located at the historic Bonnet House).

Children's crayon drawing of a large animal, possibly a dinosaur or lizard, on crumpled white paper. The drawing includes a long body, tail, and multiple legs, with a red figure or object nearby. There are also some smaller, less distinct sketches and markings on the paper
Two children creating a large abstract artwork on paper with blue crayon or pastel, using their hands to spread and smudge the color, with some pencil outlines visible.
Child's crumpled drawing on paper, featuring a colorful abstract background, with a black dog-like figure at the bottom inspired by cave art
Frida Kahlo line drawing

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A young boy standing outdoors between two large trees, looking at and touching a colorful, makeshift sculpture made of wire, ribbons, and various craft materials.
Person cleaning or preparing watercolor art pieces with botanical illustrations on burlap and fabric, surrounded by leaves and art supplies.
A smiling young boy with curly brown hair wearing a blue shirt and a fake mustache sticker on her face, sitting outdoors at a park inspired by Salvador Dali.
“Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.”
— Leonardo da Vinci