New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is excited to partner with LGS Recreation to deliver this week-long art camp for young artists to learn new painting skills and leave their mark on the Los Gatos Footbridge for all to see! Participants will learn art techniques and fundamentals, and the history of Los Gatos. We’ll explore the museum’s art & history exhibitions, walk the Los Gatos Creek trail, learn about local flora and fauna, visit local Los Gatos historic landmarks, and even meet some key town officials. Each day we’ll focus on a new topic and by the end of the week students will have completed a one-of-kind painting reflecting the theme “Capturing Life in Los Gatos.” The artwork will be digitally photographed, printed, and installed by the Town of Los Gatos on the Forbes Mill footbridge. This is a highly engaging interactive art and history experience that you don’t want to miss.
Returning students welcome. Each student may have no more than 2 artworks on the bridge at the same time. The Footbridge Mural Project is a summer camp and is only available for select weeks of the year.
In 2022, the Footbridge Mural Project received an Award of Excellence for its recreational contributions at the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 4 Awards & Volunteer Recognition Dinner.
Questions? Email education@numulosgatos.org
This program is made possible through partnership with:
Los Gatos
Arts & Culture Commission
This program is a part of the Los Gatos History Project which is made possible by grants from the County of Santa Clara’s Historic Grant Program, the Town of Los Gatos, the Los Gatos Community Foundation, and the bequest of Leonard Pacheco and Diane Roberts. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [MA-251560-OMS-22].
