Haiti Cultural Exchange

Ti Atis Second Saturdays: Printmaking & Storytelling with Nathalie Jean-Baptiste
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Haitian artist and storyteller Nathalie Jean-Baptiste leads this engaging children’s workshop combining storytelling, live music, and hands-on artmaking. The program begins with a reading of Trogon’s Song of Hope accompanied by live drumming. In the story, we meet Trogon, the national bird of Haiti and his new friends.
Then, take part in a simple block printing workshop inspired by the birds, foliage, and natural themes. Using various materials—styrofoam plates, pencils, and paint—children create their own prints while learning the basics of printmaking. This workshop encourages imagination, creativity, and sensory engagement through story, rhythm, and art.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Attendance free with museum admission.
Limited number of free tickets provided to the HCX community.
RSVP below while availability lasts!
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Artist Bio
Nathalie Jean-Baptiste is a Haitian painter and creative host whose work blends tradition and innovation through art and curated dining experiences. Rooted in cultural pride, her creations explore identity, spirituality, and human connection, celebrating Haitian heritage with a modern touch. She is the founder of an exclusive dining series centered on culture and storytelling, a former Guggenheim Learning Through Art resident teaching artist in NYC public schools, and the author of Trogon’s Song of Hope, a children’s book about Haiti’s national bird, the Hispaniolan Trogon.
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About Ti Atis
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists.
Mark your calendars! Happening on the second Saturday of every month from November 2025 to May 2026.

Ti Atis Second Saturdays: Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!
2026-05-09 11:30 - 16:00
Join us for the season finale of HCX Ti Atis Second Saturday series at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Ti Atis Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!—a joyful, immersive celebration of Haitian culture! This special day is packed with family-friendly fun, featuring vibrant dance, hands-on arts and crafts workshops, and captivating storytelling rooted in Haitian culture and traditions.
Bring the whole family and experience the richness of Haiti’s heritage through creativity, movement, and community.
Featuring some of our favorite Ti Atis Second Saturday artists, be there for a day-long carousel of fun & Haitian pride!
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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Three sessions from 11:30am–4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
11:30am-12:30pm in the Colorlab
Artist Nica Drice will lead a hands-on printmaking session where families will explore Haitian culture through cyanotype, a sun-printing (UV) process that creates vivid blue images. Using recycled, repurposed materials and natural objects, participants will design paper or fabric inspired by Haitian culture.
1:00-2:00pm on the BK Voices
Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Haitian and Caribbean culture with author and educator Justine A.P. Louis of VivLiv Books! This dynamic session brings culture to life for Haitian Heritage Month with interactive Haitian game stations & crafts for children and parents.
3:00-4:00pm on the Rooftop Terrace
Join dancer and choreographer Robenson Mathurin who will be teaching using music, rhythm, and creative play. Families will learn the basics of Haitian folkloric dance while discovering the stories and meanings behind each step.
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As a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)
RSVP below!
Attendance FREE with museum admission.
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here [insert link]
Spaces limited.
Purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here »
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About Ti Atis
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists.
Mark your calendars! Happening on the second Saturday of every month from November 2025 to May 2026.
