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By Emily Ashby
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Tale celebrates holiday diversity, creative problem-solving.
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What's the Story?
In CREATIVE GALAXY: ARTY'S HOLIDAY MASTERPIECE, Arty (voiced by Meesha Contreras) and his friends are busy getting ready for their respective winter holidays when the cookie ornament Arty makes as a Christmas surprise for his family magically comes to life and runs away! Arty sets off to find him with help from his friends, but trouble doubles when Annie's (Lilly Bartlam) mkeka mat for Kwanzaa disappears and Jackson's (Devan Cohen) menorah gets broken, sending them into the galaxy in search of ways to use art to save the day. As they do so, Arty learns more about his friends' holiday traditions while searching for the elusive gift that will make Christmas extra special for his family.
Is It Any Good?
This sweet holiday special invites viewers of different backgrounds with its inclusive content that celebrates not just one but three major winter holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Each character shares a bit of what his or her respective traditions involve, teaching kids in the audience as they enlighten their friends on-screen, and treating all of the experiences with equal respect. By centering the stories on the characters re-creating treasured holiday objects, Arty's Holiday Masterpiece also suggests some fairly simple craft projects that families could do at home.
This story doesn't just suggest that creativity is a vital problem-solving skill, it shows it in action with characters whose galaxy is a veritable art project of its own. The animation emphasizes visual texture and colors in intriguing ways, and Arty's travels take him to planets inspired by various art media like fabric and clay. He and his friends must think outside the box to solve their problems, drawing inspiration from their imaginations and the resources they have at their disposal.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the characters' holiday traditions compare to each other. What kinds of decorations are involved in Christmas? In Hanukkah? In Kwanzaa? What does each of these holidays celebrate? Which one(s) does your family celebrate?
How do the arts allow you to express yourself in different ways? What tools and materials do you use in art forms like sculpture, painting, and drawing? Do you enjoy the performing arts like singing, dancing, and acting?
In what ways do you notice the characters persevering through adversity in Creative Galaxy: Arty's Holiday Masterpiece? Why do you think perseverance is an important character strength? Do you agree with Arty that creativity and art can solve many problems?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 20, 2018
- Cast : Lilly Bartlam , Devan Cohen , Meesha Contreras
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Arts , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : February 19, 2026
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