Open Studio Extravaganza | Unconventional Portraiture

CAMH Spring Break Drawing Outpost Artwork, 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 focused on self expression, inspired by Ayala’s seven life-sized paintings of the backs of vans. Hands-On Activities Look Closely Using Drawing and Text Sharpen your observation skills through a drawing and text layering activity within the exhibition, Mario Ayala: Seven Vans.Roadtrip Playlist  Explore the resources within the exhibition Mario Ayala: Seven Vans and collaborate in creating a community-driven playlist specifically for travel around or beyond Houston, Texas.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.ID Card Collage Create a personalized ID card inspired by Mario Ayala’s imaginative visual vocabulary of commerce and counterculture 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