OPPOSITE: Darius Marta, Freshman, Atascocita HS, 2006
“The trips to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston were a great experience. I learned a lot while I was looking at all the paintings and works of art. I am honored to have my paintings hanging in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.”
ABOVE: George Ramirez BOTTOM LEFT: Jennifer Navarro, Freshman, Atascocita HS, 2006 BELOW: Atascocita students viewing a painting
When I moved to Houston, it wasn’t long before I looked for my new art house down the street. I may have lost the close proximity, but the feeling of ownership of the city’s cultural resources remained. Theses days, I like to see an exhibit several times. I prefer the luxury of that approach. I wonder if other people think that way. George Ramirez wonders about it, too. Ramirez is the MFAH’s Manager of Student Programs & Technology Projects. He’s in charge of several programs that help people of all ages re-frame their thinking when it comes to art and the role of museum. The Multi-Visit Program, aims directly at creating a kind of comfort experience for high school students. He is also in charge of Eye on the Third Ward, which is going into its 13th year.
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