American West Art
So, I have figured out that it would take 930 miles and about 14 hours for us to travel to Orange, TX. We would have to travel through three different states and a good part of our own state before reaching our destination. I think it would be fun to take this trip because we would be traveling through so many different areas and would have the opportunity to “explore” the cities as we passed through them.
Why Orange, TX you ask? I had not even heard about the city of Orange until I had the opportunity to write about the Shangri La Botanical Gardens a few weeks ago. This week, I have the opportunity to tell you all about the Stark Museum of Art which is also located in Orange. Through researching both of these places, I’ve realized that this would be a neat destination for my family.
The Stark Museum of Art is a museum which focuses on the art of the American West.
In the museum, you’ll find paintings, prints, and sculptures from the past.
There is even a collection of old books and manuscripts including John James Audubon’s
book, Birds of America!
We’ve read about John James Audubon and I would love for the kids to see this collection.
There are also different programs, tours and teachers resources available.
Not only are the collections and exhibits interesting, but the history of the museum itself is interesting too. The museum started as the vision of H.J. Lutcher Stark and his mother, Miriam Lutcher Stark who was a collector of art, furniture and decorative items from all around the world. When H.J. Lutcher Stark married Nelda Childers, they traveled throughout the area continuing to make purchases for the collection. Because of their passion for this collection, they founded the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in 1961. The purpose of this foundation was to encourage and enrich the life of the people in Southwest Texas through education and the arts. After H.J. Lutcher Stark’s death in 1965, his wife directed the building of the Stark Museum of Art. The museum was completed in 1979. I have a feeling that Mr. Lutcher Stark would have been pleased!
If you are starting to plan your summer travels, you should certainly check into visiting Orange, TX. The Shangri La Botanical Gardens and the Stark Museum of Art are just a few of the places you can visit while in the city. Very neat!
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