Of course I loved the zebra painting!
(Ecuador) Almost 200 people attended last night’s Student Exposition at Museo Bahia de Caraquez. Students of drawing, painting, computer, dance and drumming pooled their talents and put on a great show for their families and loved ones!
I still get a bit lost in the museum, which has many floors, starting at below-ground level. The ground and second floor showcase an impressive collection of artifacts, and the ‘second floor” also has the director’s office, public bathrooms and a cute glassed artifact room not for public use. Go up another flight of steps, and I think that’s the second floor! Above that is the room for formal meetings, concerts and performances. Skip to the top, and there’s a library, where I sometimes go to sit, peer out the windows and enjoy the solace. What’s between is still a mystery to me!
The old US Embassy and el Museo Bahia de Caraquez….
Museo Bahia de Caraquez
After enjoying a diverse range of talent shows, the group visited the art exhibition in the lower ‘workshop’ area of the museum. The packed room brought back memories of last Friday’s parade in Quito!
As far as the eye can see Good Friday in Quito Ecuador
Good Friday in Quito Ecuador
Students of the arts at Museo Bahia de Caraquez
The exposition showcased the students’ work from the past month, and their twice-a-week classes will continue for several more weeks. Parents and students beamed with pride at the colorful and diverse range of styles and subject matter. They were also hungry and happy to see the refreshments arrive!
Sixtina informed me that I would ‘Sleep here at the museum,” and a grand smile crossed my face! Unlike some people who work at the museum, I am happy to sleep in the same building as the ancient artifacts! They were relived to know that I had zero ghost stories this morning!
View from my room: Bridge over Chone River and San Vicente…
Sixtina and I also firmed up a date for next year’s museum calendar. The museum will sponsor a showing of my work in May of 2016. Part of the show will showcase studies of my friends ‘The Antiguas,’ and the other will represent nature.
“ET” – The original artifact lives in Museo Bahia de Caraquez. I said “Hello to him this morning!
Hopefully the power will be working again when I reach home, and if so, the next segment of the wedding story will continue! Happy weekend, everyone!
Z
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
Looks like a happy and joyful event for young talents!
Very impressive, Lisa!
This may be my favourite museo in the world! Love the old dug-up artefacts … and was astonished and impressed by the art … I may live at el museo when I return for good in deciembre.
I do enjoy seeing so many students sharing their work — and perhaps even showing it off, just a bit. And yes, as soon as I spotted the zebra, I wondered if it was your work, or only your influence that had brought it into being.
This next year is going to go by quickly. It will be fun to watch your process of preparing for the show.
Congratulation on the exhibition – it looked like a wonderful time and such beautiful art works!
Exciting stuff! I would imagine you would be “like a pig in it,” as a friend of mine used to say!
That’s a good thing, by the way! It means you are happy as a clam. I think that’s all the clichés I have just now. Take care.
How wonderful, would love to see more of the tantalizing works!
Looks like a very successful exhibition. I wish I could see some close-ups of the students’ work! 🙂
Wonderful museum exhibit, and staying over night must have a great experience.
I love the Zebra as well!
I am saying hello too, Z, to both of you. Keep up the good work!
That museum is awesome, especially the view from the rooftop. Thanks for the memories, Z. Nice to see the crowd of inspiring artists.
I like that zebra painting too. Speaking of museums, I spent a couple hours at the Alabado pre-Colombian. There was some decent lighting in many of the rooms so as per usual, went way overboard with photos. 🙂
Glad to hear that you have plans for an exhibition. 🙂
What a fun time, we visit there often. So excited to hear about your upcoming show . 🙂 hugs
What a vibrant show! Many thanks, Lisa!