Chaffee Arts hosted a virtual watercolor class for the ElevateHER girls in Buena Vista on October 1 on the shore of the Arkansas River. The program was funded and led by the Aspen Art Museum as part of the Rural Arts Connect Program that Chaffee Arts has been participating in since 2019.
The girls practiced social distancing while using their new painting skills. Image courtesy of instagram.
Educational Program Director for the Aspen Art Museum, Annie Henniger, led the class via Zoom. The participants were shown watercolor techniques before they started the class. Each participant received a watercolor paint kit, brushes, and paper, all funded by the Aspen Art Museum.
After the Zoom class, the girls went outside to paint using their newly-learned techniques. They practiced social distancing while painting and Program Director of ElevateHER, Josie Johnston said “The girls were so excited to have this art class as another activity to add to their outdoor adventures and were especially happy to receive the painting kit.”
“Chaffee Arts has pivoted during the pandemic to keep art visible to the community and share in new ways,” said Board Chair of Chaffee Arts, Terry Stevens.
Chaffee Arts is currently working with the Buena Vista Library to help with the Make and Take Art Kits.
In addition, as previously reported by Ark Valley Voice, Chaffee Arts will be holding a Holiday Art Market at Arkansas Valley Digital Imaging Gallery on Main Street in Buena Vista during November and December.
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