Stark Museum of Art

Have you heard of the Stark Museum of Art? Well it is an art museum located in Orange, Texas. I personally have not visited this museum, but since I love art I would like to visit this museum in the near future. For those of you who are planning to visit Texas for your vacation this summer, plan to visit this museum that offers the art of the American West. This would be a great opportunities for kids to learn and explore the art of the American West. The museum actually offers some great interactive activities for children so that children can develop an appreciation and better understanding of the arts.

There are many different types of the art of the American West. At the Stark Museum of Art, they offer collections such as Western Art, American Indian Art, Decorative Arts, and Rare Books and Manuscripts. There are many artists' great works works can be viewed at this museum. They have numerous exhibitions to focus on certain artist(s) to educate people on that particular art. Currently, they are offering a special exhibition on Celebrate Shangri La from March 15, 2008 through June 28, 2008. This exhibition will be focused on artistic representations of flora and fauna found in Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, Texas. The works of artists such as John James Audubon and Dorothy Doughty vividly portray plants, birds and animals will be displayed at the museum.

The museum is also involved with The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation that is a non-profit foundation that offers to help improve the quality of life in southeast Texas. They promote and assist education, the arts, and health and human services.  I love the fact that museum dedicates their services to reach out to the public.

If you would like to learn more about this museum, visit Stark Museum of Art's website today. Visit Orange, Texas this summer and learn about the art of the American West.