Open Studio Extravaganza | Rasquachismo

CAMH Spring Break Drawing Outpost Attendees, 2026. Photo: Tasha Gorel. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live About Explore the exhibition Mario Ayala: Seven Vans by participating in a variety of hands-on art-making activities inspired by Ayala’s nods to the Chicano art aesthetic, rasquachismo, and popular culture within his life-sized paintings of the backs of vans.  Hands-On Activities Look Closely Using Collage Sharpen your observation skills while creating a one-of-a-kind collage within the exhibition, Mario Ayala: Seven Vans.One-Page Zines Explore the resources within the exhibition Mario Ayala: Seven Vans, then learn how to make a zine that tells a personal and imaginative story.Scavenger Hunt for Shapes and Patterns Explore the exhibition, Mario Ayala: Seven Vans, through a scavenger hunt of shapes and patterns within Ayala’s seven life-sized paintings of the backs of vans.Colorful Mixed Media Magnet  Using found and discarded everyday objects to create a decorative magnet, learn about artist Mario Ayala’s use of rasquachismo, a Chicano art aesthetic that embraces vibrant, often “tacky” materials as a form of cultural expression and resilience, in the exhibition Mario Ayala: Seven Vans. About Open Studios CAMH’s Open Studio sessions feature drop-in, hands-on activities that draw inspiration from the exhibitions on view. During these sessions participants will have an opportunity to explore imaginative concepts inspired by world-renowned artists who show at the Museum by making your own artworks in response to theirs. Experiment with new materials, explore fresh ideas, and make new friends. Whether you stay for five minutes or two hours, you’re invited to interact with art in new and profound ways at Open Studio. Regularly scheduled Open Studios occur the first Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome; admission is always free. Upcoming Programs View Calendar