Doing Art Together

Doing Art Together

"Doing Art Together" by Muriel Silberstein-Storfer is a timeless and insightful book that presents a dynamic approach to art education rooted in collaboration, process, and discovery.

Based on the parent-child art workshops held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this book emphasizes the value of shared creativity between adults and children. Rather than focusing on technical skill or the final product, the book highlights the importance of the creative journey—how we observe, express, and reflect through art.

The activities are practical and accessible, using simple materials that can be found at home or in the classroom, making it especially valuable for educators, parents, and community art facilitators. What makes this book so compelling is its core belief that art is not a solitary act but a shared experience that nurtures connection, confidence, and communication.

Though originally published in 1982, its philosophy resonates deeply with contemporary approaches to art education that prioritize individual expression, emotional development, and collaborative meaning-making. As an artist and teacher, I found this book to be both grounding and inspiring.

It reaffirms that meaningful art education can happen anywhere—when we slow down, observe closely, and create with those we care about.

​"Doing Art Together" is more than a teaching guide; it is a quiet call to reclaim art as a communal and joyful practice.

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​A reflective review of Doing Art Together by Muriel Silberstein-Storfer—an influential art education book that explores creative collaboration between parents and children through process-based learning and shared artistic discovery.