cARTie Art Museum Bus: Centering Children’s Perspectives Through Virtual Engagement

cARTie Art Museum Bus , a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to making museums accessible and welcoming for young children, celebrated Slow Art Day virtually this year. Emphasizing children’s voices and perspectives, cARTie shared an engaging video experience on their Instagram, enabling community members to embrace slow-looking practices from home. See the virtual format of their exhibition on their website.

Featured Works:

“Pretty Brown Eyes” by Siena Zawrotny
“Quiet Desperation” by Anna Kim

*Two cARTie kids look closely at two works of art inside cARTie with different tools and from different angles, with a cARTIe educator. Screenshot from cARTie’s Instagram.*

Both artworks, featured on cARTie’s traveling exhibit throughout 2024-2025, were created by secondary school student-artists from Connecticut. Participants watched a thoughtfully produced video highlighting children’s responses and insights, providing practical strategies for slow-looking.

Each work was featured for a recommended 5-10 minutes of focused viewing, encouraging deeper emotional and reflective engagement.

cARTie’s virtual approach captured the perspectives of children, underscoring the importance of accessibility and representation in museum spaces.

We extend our thanks to Clare, Co-Founder and Executive Director of cARTie, and the entire cARTie team for their innovative approach and dedication to Slow Art Day. We look forward to their participation in Slow Art Day 2026.

– Ashley, Johanna, Jessica Jane, and Phyl

P.S. Stay connected with cARTie Art Museum Bus on Instagram.