Mini Matisse: Meet the Masters
Age: 3-4 years old and their parent/caregiver
May 29, 30, 31
9-11:00 am
Entergy Classroom
Teacher: McKenzie
Cost: $75
Class Description: From George Ohr to Sam Gilliam, Benny Andrews and more, this three-day camp will be an introduction to the art practices of the masters. Each class will focus on a different artist on display in Picturing Mississippi, and will engage children and their caregivers in gallery activities, hands on art projects, art games, and books. We will use an array of sensory media, as well as air-dry clay, washable paint, paper, pencil, crayons, glue, and other child-friendly materials. Bring your imagination and dress for the mess! Cost: $75. Class is limited and caregivers must be present.
Teacher: Born and raised in North Carolina, McKenzie Drake is no foreigner to sweet tea and the all-inclusive "y'all." After graduating from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2017 with a BA in Art and Political Science, McKenzie enjoys inspiring others to think creatively in and out of the studio. Her art has been featured in multiple group juried exhibitions, community-based events, and is featured in the Rhodes College permanent collection. She now is continuing her practice as the William Hollingsworth Fellow at the Mississippi Museum of Art, where she is leading family and studio programming. McKenzie is currently practicing in Jackson, Mississippi.
No refunds within 30 days of class start date. Museum reserves right to cancel class 10 days prior if minimum student registration is not met. In the event of cancellation, tuition will be fully refunded.