If you happen to find yourself in Odessa, Texas between now and November 11, stop by the Ellen Noel Art Museum and take a peek at Art That Soars: The History and Magic of Kites. A collection of kites from Drachen Foundation, the exhibition features art kites that demonstrate the strength and beauty of washi, a handmade paper associated with the renowned Japanese kite-making tradition, as well as incorporating unusual formats, sculptural qualities, unorthodox combinations of materials or unique subject matter. The exhibit also chronicles kites and their inventors from early pioneers in aviation to the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. 

 

Join the Museum for the annual Art a la Carte Family Art Day September 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a FREE event!  The theme this year is “Up, Up, and Away!”  and  families will enjoy activities, crafts, art making, and kite flying! In correlation with the exhibition, Art That Soars: The History and Magic of Kites, kite lovers of all ages are invited to bring their kites to fly on the Museum grounds!