New New Yorkers Program

04/26/2026

Today’s New New Yorkers Printmaking Workshop at the Queens Museum brought together a vibrant group of participants eager to explore the creative possibilities of printmaking. Guided by Teaching Artist Grethell Rasúa, the workshop offered an open, welcoming environment where adults of all backgrounds—many of them immigrants and multilingual New Yorkers—could experiment, learn, and express themselves through hands‑on techniques. The New New Yorkers program is designed to support immigrant communities by providing accessible, bilingual art education, and today’s session reflected that mission beautifully.
Printmaking, with its layers, textures, and surprises, becomes a metaphor for the immigrant experience itself: building, revising, adapting, and discovering new forms of expression. Under Grethell Rasúa’s guidance, today’s group transformed simple materials into powerful visual statements, each print reflecting a unique voice within a shared creative space.
The Queens Museum’s commitment to community engagement shines through the New New Yorkers program, offering opportunities for artistic growth, cultural exchange, and personal empowerment. Today’s workshop is one more example of how art can bring people together, spark imagination, and open pathways for self‑expression.

02/26/2025

https://www.newnewyorkers.org/?p=23638
The printmaking workshops are becoming an open studio. Lately, we have welcomed new
participants. By the end of the session, everyone left with a print to take home and be proud
of. We kept exploring Monotype, a versatile technique. In January, we dedicated the session
to drawing and printing by hand. In February, we explored Direct Painting, which added a
slight difficulty to the process. We dampened the paper and used the printing press. Our
instructor was so proud of the teamwork and the fabulous prints.
We were inspired by German Expressionism and took a closer look at Ernst Ludwig
Kirchner's work, whose vivid palette influenced our prints.
As we were so excited to explore this technique further, Michelle decided to extend the
experience to the next session. She encouraged us to bring any image that we liked to use
as inspiration for the March session—the more colorful, the better!

02/16/2025

https://www.newnewyorkers.org/?p=23632

01/27/2025

Another great New New Yorkers Printmaking workshop session yesterday, our next one will be this February 23! No need to register. It’s a free workshop.

11/20/2024

https://www.newnewyorkers.org/?p=23599

Este domingo 24 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM tenemos nuestra siguiente clase de grabado. No se necesita inscripcion, y es gratuita! Unete a los New New Yorkers Printmaking Club!

10/03/2024

Esta es una Invitación especial!
Estamos encantados de invitarlo a participar en la Instalación, Apertura y Almuerzo Comunitario para la Ofrenda Comunitaria para el Día de los Mu***os 2024 como parte del personal del Museo de Queens
Enlace aquí para registrarse
Fecha: viernes 4 de octubre
Hora:
- 11:00 am - 12:45 pm: Instalación
- 12:45 - 1:15 pm: Ceremonia de Apertura
- 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Almuerzo Comunitario (inscríbase para cada miembro de su equipo)
Ubicación: Segundo piso del Museo de Queens (Galería de la Asociación - Galería Unisphere)
Una *ofrenda* es un altar tradicional para el *Día de Mu***os* que honra a los seres queridos fallecidos con ofrendas como fotos, adornos y artículos personales. Es una forma alegre de recordar y celebrar a los que han fallecido.

Como miembro de la comunidad, su presencia es especialmente significativa. Al asistir, ayudas a fomentar la unidad y el patrimonio compartido, destacando la importancia de la comunidad para honrar nuestro pasado y unirnos en la celebración. Tu participación fortalece nuestro recuerdo y conexión colectivos.

¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar y compartir esta hermosa tradición! Puedes traer un artículo para exhibir en el altar.

Enlace aquí para registrarse por favor, visite esta página: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpdF_4AscUou-zmEtah2GN6AORjCETcth5HjsJ8EDvXlwTww/viewform

10/03/2024

Dear community member

I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite your organization to a special opening celebration for Roots and Tradition: Community Preparation of Ofrendas on Friday October 4th.

As a key organization supporting our community, we would love part of this celebration. Your presence would be invaluable in helping us kick off this initiative and explore future collaborations.

Please let us know if you can attend. We look forward to celebrating together and building a stronger community!

Special Invitation
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Installation, Opening, and Community Lunch for the Community Ofrenda for the Day of the Dead 2024 as a staff of Queens Museum
Link here to registered
Date: Friday October 4th
Time:
- 11:00 am - 12:45 pm: Installation
- 12:45 - 1:15 pm: Opening Ceremony
- 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Community Lunch (please sign up for every member of your team)
Location: Second floor of the Queens Museum (Partnership Gallery -Unisphere Gallery)
An *ofrenda* is a traditional altar for *Día de Mu***os* that honors deceased loved ones with offerings like photos, ornaments and personal items. It's a joyful way to remember and celebrate those who have passed.

As a member of the community your presence is especially meaningful. By attending, you help foster unity and shared heritage, highlighting the importance of community in honoring our past and coming together in celebration. Your involvement strengthens our collective remembrance and connection.

Join us in celebrating and sharing this beautiful tradition! You are welcome to bring an item to display on the altar.

To registered go : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpdF_4AscUou-zmEtah2GN6AORjCETcth5HjsJ8EDvXlwTww/viewform

08/29/2024

https://engage.metmuseum.org/events/education/talks/community-partnerships-and-initiatives/fy25/met-expert-talks-en-espanol/met-expert-talks-en-espanol-en-the-met-cloisters-la-magia-de-los-colorantes-naturales-en-la-edad-media/

You must join the virtual exhibition queue when you arrive. If capacity has been reached for the day, the queue will close early.

05/22/2024

Like every month, this Sunday, the NNY community gathered for our engaging and creative printmaking class. Under the expert guidance of our talented educator, Michelle Melo, participants delved into printmaking. Michelle demonstrated intricate techniques using a vibrant palette of colors, transforming plain surfaces into stunning, colorful artworks. The session was a perfect blend of learning and creativity, leaving everyone inspired and excited for the next class.

11/27/2023

On Sunday November 26, the Linocut Enthusiasts group gathered in the Studio B, for our third session. After the Thanksgiving Holiday we had a small group but felt very cozy. Everyone kept working on their Linoleum plates. It seemed like all of us had something else to add to our images. It was easier to carve because we all had “Bench Hooks” thanks to a generous donation from our loyal participants and friends: Veronica and Jaime. Everyone noticed the difference when carving using the bench hook. Much more easier and Safer.

We also noticed that if we carve with Linoleum cutters well sharped, the effort is less and the lines look crispier and cleaner.

For the second part of the class, Our instructor showed us how to ink the plate and print using the Printing Press. We all had the opportunity to do it and our first prints came out well. In some cases we just need to control de amount of ink we use.

Happy Printing!
See you in December.
(Look out for an email remainder from Guido)

Spanish / Español

El domingo 26 de Noviembre, el grupo Entusiastas del Linóleo se reunió en el studio B, para nuestra tercera sesión. Después de la celebración del Dia de Acción de Gracias se reuniós un grupo pequeño pero muy acogedor con muchas ganas de aprender. Todos seguimos trabajando en nuestras placas de Linóleo. Parecía teníamos algo más que agregar a nuestras imágenes. Fue más fácil tallar porque todos teníamos “Bench Hooks” gracias a la generosa donación de nuestros fieles participantes y amigos: Verónica y Jaime. Todos notamos la diferencia al tallar usando el “Bench Hook”. Mucho más fácil y seguro.

También notamos que si tallamos con gubias de Linóleo bien afiladas, el esfuerzo es menor y las líneas quedan más nítidas y limpias.

Para la segunda parte de la clase, nuestra instructora nos mostró cómo entintar la placa e imprimir usando la Prensa de Grabado. Todos tuvimos la oportunidad de hacerlo y nuestras primeras impresiones salieron bien. En algunos casos necesitamos controlar la cantidad de tinta que utilizamos.

¡Disfruten el proceso de Imprimir!
Nos vemos en diciembre.
(Esten pendientes del mensaje de recordatorio que enviará Guido)

11/27/2023

https://www.newnewyorkers.org/?p=23433

Learning Printmaking Club – Linocut Enthusiasts – Week 3 November 27, 2023 Jose E. Rodriguez Leave a comment Printmaking Club – Linocut Enthusiasts.CARVING and PRINTING – November 26th, 2023.Artist educator: Michelle Melo On Sunday, November 26, the Linocut Enthusiasts group gathered in Stud...