“Art in the Park/National Junior Ranger Day” is coming up at George Washington Carver National Monument, Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The theme for National Park Week is “Go Wild for our National Parks” and provides a fun way to discover the wonders of national parks. George Washington Carver was inspired by the natural environment and gained a sense of serenity and personal rejuvenation from his artistic work. Artists will be at work across park grounds, workshops will be provided to teach techniques with acrylics, pastels, pencils, and clay. At 11:00 a.m. Author and illustrator Cheryl Harness will discuss her illustrations of George Washington Carver in the her book entitled, The Groundbreaking, Chance-Taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America. Harness is a 2014 recipient of the Missouri Humanities Award for Distinguished Literary Achievement through writing and illustrating her series of historical non-fiction books for children. In the National Park Service Call to Action Strategic Plan charting a path toward the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service, one action concept, “Arts Afire” showcases the meaning of national parks to new audiences by encouraging youth to create expressions of their park experience via arts and social media. In response, “Art in the Park” will feature a Budding Artists area. Young artists will enjoy the thoroughly interactive stations geared for kids, as part of National Junior Ranger Day. Plan to attend this fun-filled day, free of charge, and be inspired by the beauty of nature captured in the artwork. In case of rain, all activities will take place inside the spacious visitor center.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:38:08 +0000
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