Museum teaches kids about art

Jeanne Jackson teaches a class during an exhibit tour. By Paul B. Southerland, THE OKLAHOMAN By Carrie Coppernoll Staff Writer Kids are drawing, sculpting and learning this summer at the The OKC Museum of Art will be one of only three U.S. venues for Roman Art... LAUNCH VIDEO PLAYER Summer camps for all ages have sold out, said Leslie Spears , an art museum spokeswoman. "___Roman Art from the Louvre ' has a lot to do with it, even though all the classes aren't related to that,___ she said. About 250 kids will participate by the time summer classes end Aug. 8. Spears said part of the reason museum classes are so popular is because the instructors have been teaching at the museum for years. "They've built relationships with these kids,___ she said. "They've created word of mouth, which is really great.___ Classes for children... [read full story]