This month around town, you may have seen a group of happy children (ages 8-12) without cell phones in their hands—participants in this summer’s Aspiring Artists Footbridge Mural Project.
Each week in June, the youths meet to create art. This work will be eventually placed on the foot bridge behind Old Town. The theme this year: “Capturing Life in Los Gatos.”
This project for aspiring artists is put on by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) and administered through registration with Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education & Recreation, and held during the month of June.
The summer specialty camp has been going on for the past eight years. Participants get an insider’s view of NUMU’S current art exhibition as well as the historic collection on display.
They also get to visit the mayor and Council Chambers.
Charlotte Behan, age 10, stood in front of her favorite piece of art at the gallery—Catherine Li’s digital illustration “I wish I could stay here forever.”
“I love how I get to express my artistic abilities here at NUMU,” she said.
If you are on a staycation, you might consider visiting NUMU to enjoy the artwork and historical exhibitions.
Wander over the footpath behind Old Town to see the results of a previous edition of the Aspiring Artists Footbridge Mural Project.
And don’t forget, there’s no fee for Los Gatos residents to tour NUMU.
