“Abita Kids Can” Art Show
Thursday, June 19th, 2008The Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, located at 22049 Main Street, is sponsoring its second temporary exhibit “Abita Kids Can” to run through the Summer. It opens Tuesday, June 24th, in conjuction with the Friends of the Park - Abita Springs Community Built Playground building week. The Build consists of community volunteers erecting our new playground at the site of the Abita Springs Tourist Park, June 24 - 29, 2008.
The Exhibit displays children’s art work created by Abita Springs Elementary and Middle School students. Abita Springs Elementary’s Art Teacher, Liz Perrin, PTA Gumbo Art Volunteers, as well as Abita Springs Middle School PTA Warrior Art Volunteers were inspired by the idea that “Every Child is an Artist.” This quote came from Pablo Picasso who also said , in relation to children, “the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. It took me four years to like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” Much of the children’s artwork is inspired by Picasso, Rodrigue, southwestern art, and includes photography, collages, painitings, and contest entries.
The Exhibit runs from Tuesday, June 24th through Sunday, June 29th from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It will continue throughout the Summer on Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sundays from Noon to 5:00 P.M. Local Abita Springs musicians will also perform on Sunday afternoons at the Abita Springs Trailhead.
Rachel Lambert, curator of the Art Show, invites everyone to “come in, cool off and enjoy the show.” For further information on the Art Show or if you would like to volunteer at the Museum, contact Lynette Soules at 985-893-2418.
For further information on the Abita Springs Community Built Playground, go to News & Information - Friends of the Park or see the contact information below.
Contact Information
email: abitaparks@gmail.com
website: www.abitafriendsofthepark.org
call: (985) 789-1537