MRAC Schedules 2015 Volunteer Center Mural Camp
This year's Mimbres Region Arts Council's Youth Mural Camp takes place at The Volunteer Center of Grant County, weekdays from Monday July 20 through Friday July 31st. Camp hours are 9am-12pm. Intern hours are 8:30 am-3:30pm. Campers will be completing a mural mosaic on the Center's outdoor oven, as well as participating in gardening activities.
Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring artists to create a mosaic mural. Campers will participate in all aspects of the mural process from design to creation. They will work collaboratively on the overall design and incorporate elements that are uniquely theirs into the mural. Campers will create clay elements to glaze and fire, as well as have time for gardening, fun, games, and play. Campers, interns, and artists work together to install the pieces and mosaic the oven, lending their creativity to the project.
Space is limited so reserve your child's space now. Fee for both weeks is $165, for one week $110. Limited scholarships to the camp are available.
Applications for campers and interns are available at the MRAC office (in the Wells Fargo Bank), Leyba & Ingalls ARTS, 315 N. Bullard Street and the Volunteer Center 501 East 13th St. or online at www.mimbresarts.org/youth-mural-camp/
This year's mural is sponsored by Syzygy Tileworks, Prudential Silver City Properties, Morning Star Sports, Finishing Touch Home Interiors, J&J Signs, and Leyba & Ingalls ARTS. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and New Mexico Arts.
Completed Murals throughout Silver City can be seen on the MRAC website, www.mimbresarts.org/youth-mural-camp/.
Applications for campers and interns are also available at:
- MRAC office - 1201 Pope St. (in Wells Fargo Bank) - 575-538-2505
- The Volunteer Center - 501 East 13th St- 575-388-2988
- Leyba & Ingalls ARTS 315 N. Bullard St. - 575-388-5725 www.mimbresarts.org
Site sponsors: The Volunteer Center
Program sponsors: Syzygy Tileworks, Prudential Silver City Properties, Morning Star Sports, Finishing Touch, J&J Signs, Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Funders: National Endowment for the Arts, New Mexico Arts
Mural Dedication: Sunday, August 2 , 2015 1pm