Museum of the Big Bend hosts summer art camp
Area youngsters tested their artistic abilities while learning about regional history during the Museum of the Big Bend’s Summer Art Camp. The camp was directed by Louisa Mayfield, education curator. (Photos by Jason Hennington)
Top, left to right: Jena Carey (middle) helps Luis Rey (left) and Megan Garrison stir paint for their cave paintings; Students who participated in The Museum of Big Bend Summer Art Camp. (front l-r) Catherine Ritzi, Megan Garrison, Angel Muranda, Cameron Gregory, Luis Rey, Sammy Villareal. (back l-r) Jasmine White, Cade Blevins, Kathryn Lilley, Sydney Anderson, Grady Garrison, Cameron Carlin, Alec Gregory.
Center: assistant Jamie Rios explains an exhibit to students during Art Camp. Students used the idea behind the exhibit to create their own piece of art.
Bottom, left to right: Rachel Maxwell (middle) paints an example for students Luis Rey (left) and Megan Garrison during the Museum of the Big Bends Summer Art Camp; Jamie Rios (right) watches as Sydney Anderson creates a master piece during Summer Art Camp at The Museum of the Big Bend.