CELEBRATING FAMILY HISTORY

A STUDIO VISIT WITH BOBBY C. MARTIN

 
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Join MONAH for our first virtual Creative Visions workshop, Celebrating Family History: A Studio Visit with Bobby C. Martin!

Bobby C. Martin (Muscogee/Creek) comes to you from 7 Springs Studio in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma to share his family-inspired art, and demonstrates some ways you can create artwork based on your own photos and memorabilia. 

Learn more about Bobby C. Martin and his work in this article from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

Martin was previously involved with the University of Arkansas’ Mullins Library in an exhibit. Find out more on their website.

Suggested Supplies

  • Collage Materials

    • Printed scans of family photos, mementos, books, or other materials

      • Suggestions: Family letters, written notes, family Bible, ledger prints, or other meaningful mementos you may want to use.

    • Prints or paper materials

    • Thin Fabrics

      • Suggestions: Lace or scrap fabrics or thread

  • Collage Base

    • Canvas, Foam Board, Cardboard, or anything flat as a base to attach collage materials

  • Tools

    • Exacto Knife or Scissors

    • Modge Podge or other adhesive

We would love to see what you’ve created! Tag us in your creations on social media!

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