Subscribe Here for News & EventsHow can the Museum top “Jurassic Encounters”?
July 31st, 2011
After that record-setting exhibit of dinosaurs, what can the Museum possible present as a follow-up? Well, let’s hear it from Museum Manager, Johanna Wickman, who is opening some boxes….
Working on the grid….
July 31st, 2011
High tech meets art….
July 27th, 2011
Andre Blanchet uses a laser beam to make his grid on the wall, AND shows us why the grid is so important to his work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Zq7MywtsE&feature=player_embedded
The grid….and the theme of the mural
July 24th, 2011
Andre shows us the grid that will enable him to accurately place the historical subjects in their proper places. AND introduces the elements of the mural. You will note a teensy-weensy slip of the tongue, when he states that the ancient Cahuillas planted dates. Of course, they were brought by ranchers at the turn of the last century. But you get the gist of it. What an amibitious project!
TALK BACK: Best energy conservation tip yet….
July 24th, 2011
“Jennifer” shares this idea on avoiding the use of your oven….
http://www.toadhaven.com/Toadhaven/Blog/Entries/2011/6/28_Baking_Cookies_in_the_Car.html
TALK BACK FROM DAN:
July 24th, 2011
| Thank you so very much for clearing the brushes, overhanging tree branches and gravel from the path around the Cove! We don’t have to walk in single file dodging obstacles anymore! Hooray for out City Staff! PS- We really appreciate your prompt removal of the disgusting graffiti in the Cove also!!Amen, Dan! It’s always nice to hear when things go RIGHT! |
Junior paleontologists at LQ Museum
July 22nd, 2011
These young scientists bring to a close the summer-long “Junior Paleontologists” program. AND the last few days to see our famous/infamous dinosaurs is upon us. This exciting “Jurassic Encounters” comes to an end (extinction?) on July 30, next Saturday. So if you haven’t seen it, don’t be left out. If you HAVE seen it, come down for another look. Monday – Saturday from 10 – 4 and it’s still FREE!
Attacking a BIG wall…..
July 20th, 2011
Getting down to the nitty-gritty. How to reach up to the top…..
Getting started on the mural: a blank wall
July 17th, 2011
Funding for this mural was provided by the City of La Quinta Art in Public Places funds, with the purpose of portraying the history of the City through artistic representation. Here’s Andre, introducing his blank wall on video number one:
Summer reruns: A look back at the making of a landmark
July 13th, 2011
In April of 2008, local artist, Andre Blanchet embarked on the project of a lifetime: the painting of a gigantic mural on a wall in the newly built La Quinta Museum. At the age of 82, it was a challenge for this painter who called La Quinta his home for several decades. During the year-long project, during which Andre suffered a heart attack, over twenty short videos were taken. These showed the process from start to finish, quite a fascinating chronology, and were posted on this website starting that April. This summer, those very videos will be re-presented on Mondays and Thursdays. Tell your friends and budding artists to subscribe, so that can sample Andre’s charm, planning for this large artpiece and wonderful talent, and who knows…..somedaymaybe one of YOU will paint a historical mural that is 33′ x 13′ in size!