What’s that I see strutting down the runway? Only the it-bug of the moment: the jewel beetle! Learn how artists were inspired by this critter’s shimmering wings and the unexpected places we might find them in the Museum.
Next, learn how to create your own iridescent, rainbow art at home!
MetKids is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Director/Writer/Producer: Emma Vecchione
Producer: Rachel Smith
Head of Marketing and Digital Content: Gretchen Scott
Senior Content Strategist: Joan Thompson
Senior Manager of Media Production: Skyla Choi
Animation Direction: Lisa LaBracio
Marina Design and Animation: Mia Incantalupo
Critter Design and Animation: Luca Mancuso
Background Art and Illustration: Tara Sunil Thomas
Compositing: Lisa LaBracio
Narrators: Rachel Smith, Marina Ruiz Molina
Episode Consultant: Marina Ruiz Molina
Education Consultant: Jamie Song
Original Music: Austin Fisher
Sound Mix: Dave Raymond
Fact-Checking: Maura Fox
Rights and Permissions: Julie Zeftel, Laura Barth
Special Thanks: Rachel Mustalish, Mellissa Huber, David Pullins, Nonnie Frelinghuysen
