Arts and Culture Virgin Islands Project #49363

Virgin Islands Children's Museum Art Exploration

by The Virgin Islands Children's Museum

Virgin Islands Children's Museum Art Exploration

Project Report | Aug 18, 2025
VI Children's Museum Art Exploration Report 14

By Amber McCammon | Chief Executive Officer

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Dear supporters of the Virgin Islands Children's Museum's Art Exploration Initiative,

We are thrilled to share with you that exciting arts and crafts activities are being showcased at the museum as part of the MEOWseum Discovery Days initiative. Thanks to your generous support, we have been able to provide a creative and engaging experience for children and families visiting the museum.

In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums, the VICM is celebrating the power of imagination, learning from mistakes and the joy of teamwork, with Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days and bringing the magic of the hit series to St Thomas. The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum is presenting Gabby’s Dollhouse themed activities such a-meow-zing activity stations where visitors can make their own Baby Box craft-a-riffic creations such askitty ear headbands, hamster kitties, and spa science experiments such as Mercat’s meow-gical mermaid slime, walking water, egg carton gardens and more explorations involving mixing, measuring, and creating various bubbly or colorful kitty concoctions. The museum showroom floor features a delightful array of Gabby's Dollhouse themed props and toys, a DJ Catnip’s cat-tastic dance party room, a scavenger hunt, and story times inviting young visitors to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of the beloved series. Activities will be ongoing through December with select activities happening during Toddler Tuesday programming each week from 10:30am to 11:15am and as surprise pop-ups other days and times.

Furthermore, we are excited to announce that we will have a special highlight of arts and crafts activities during the Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This event, part of Nickelodeon's Our World initiative, will offer families a day filled with hands-on science and arts activities, music, cultural demonstrations, traditional games, and more—all free of charge. It will be a fantastic opportunity for children in our community to discover the joy of creativity and play.

Our art exploration initiatives are ongoing: GlobalGiving Campaign Art Exploration Campaign #49363. Your continued support has been instrumental in making these arts and crafts activities possible and in providing enriching experiences for the youth in the US Virgin Islands. We are grateful for your dedication to the arts and for helping us inspire young artists and creators in our community.

Thank you for being a part of our Art Exploration Initiative and for making a difference in the lives of children at the Virgin Islands Children's Museum.

Warm regards,

Virgin Islands Children's Museum Team

Kitty Ear Headband Making and Music Exploration

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Apr 18, 2025
VI Children's Museum Art Exploration Report 13

By Amber McCammon | Executive Director Facilities and Programs

Art Making at YAM Opening

Dear valued supporters of the Virgin Islands Children's Museum’s Art Exploration Initiative,

Your support has made it possible for us to celebrate Youth Art Month in the US Virgin Islands and promote the healing power of art through the national theme of "Healing Through Color".

Youth Art Month is a time to recognize the importance of art education in our community and the positive impact it has on our physical and psychological well-being. Through art, we can express ourselves, explore our emotions, and find healing and release. Your contributions have helped us create a platform for young artists to showcase their talents and inspire others to appreciate the beauty of art. The exhibit opening took place on March 15th and presented hundreds of students' works in various mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, claymation, and the performance arts. Attendees had the chance to appreciate visual artworks, engage in creating their own art, enjoy music, and participate in dancing in the VICM communityl art space.

As we continue to showcase youth art throughout the year, we want to remind everyone that our art exploration initiatives are ongoing: GlobalGiving Campaign Art Exploration Campaign #49363. We encourage you to follow us on social media and visit the Virgin Islands Children's Museum in St. Thomas to view local youth art. Your continued support is vital in helping us expand art programs in schools, stimulate new art initiatives, and promote the value of art education in our community.

Thank you once again for your generosity and commitment to the arts. Together, we can create a brighter future for young artists in the US Virgin Islands.

Warm regards,

Virgin Islands Children's Museum Team

Performance Art at YAM Opening

Youth Art Month

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Dec 17, 2024
VI Children's Museum Art Exploration Report 12

By Amber McCammon | Executive Director Facilities and Programs

Christmas Tree Crafting with the VICM 2024

Dear valued supporters of the Virgin Islands Children's Museum,

We are thrilled to share with you the exciting news that the VICM is embarking on a holiday season filled with art exploration activities for children and families both inside and outside the museum doors. Thanks to your generous donations and ongoing support, we are able to continue offering engaging arts and humanities projects that inspire creativity and learning in our young visitors.

Throughout the holiday season, we will be leading art and humanities projects during our Toddler Tuesday and Teen Time programming, providing opportunities for children of all ages to express themselves through various artistic mediums. Additionally, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting High Schoolers Read-Aloud and craft time with the Eudora Kean Rays Book Club, as well as Chanukah storytime and crafts with Rabbi Margolis.

In addition to our in-house programming, we will also be participating in outreach events such as the Tillet Garden's Holiday Bazaar and the Sib's Christmas Bazaar, where children will have the opportunity to color, craft, practice scissor skills, and paste to decorate paper Christmas trees, Chanukah menorahs, and Kwanzaa Mishumaa Saba candles. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in hands-on art activities and connect with their community in a meaningful way.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our ongoing Art Exploration GlobalGiving CampaignArt Exploration Campaign #49363, which allows us to provide these enriching experiences for children and families in our community. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are honored to have you as part of our VICM family.

Thank you for your dedication to our mission and for your ongoing commitment to the Virgin Islands Children's Museum. We look forward to sharing more updates with you as we continue to inspire creativity and learning through art exploration.

Warm regards,

Virgin Islands Children's Museum Team

Tillet VICM Craft Table 2024

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