As we recognize the historic significance of the Lewis and Clark Trail, it's interesting and fun to view images from our leaders of tomorrow. That's the spirit behind the Children's Lewis & Clark Interpretive Art Wall on the banks of the Missouri River in Bellevue, Nebraska. Art tiles for the wall have been designed by children living in ten different states from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Located on the banks of the Missouri River in Bellevue's Haworth Park, the Art Wall is a permanent structure 65' long and 8' high made of precast concrete with approximately 700 handmade tiles of original children's artwork to view. You will be amazed at seeing the wonderful works of art submitted by children from along the trail. Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea and many more images of the entire trail are displayed here at one location, all seen from a child's point of view. You're invited to join this Lewis and Clark Then and Now Special Event and experience the historic significance of the Sarpy County/Bellevue, Nebraska area and the spirit of "One Trail, Mini Hands."
Contents of the Broadcast:
1. Opening to 3:07--Introduction, welcome, information on today's location, orientation to today's topic and guests
2. 3:07 to 14:50--We delve into background information on the Children's Interpretive Art Wall to learn about where the idea came from, who sponsored the project, how students were invited to participate, and how the design and final choices were made. Guests are Kim Francis from Sarpy County Tourism, Jim Becic of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, and John Royster from Big Muddy Workshop. Additional information about each organization can be found by connecting to their website via our "Resources" page for this webcast.
3. 14:50 to 22:57-John Royster leads us on a tour of the art wall. Learn about its organization and see the tile designs created by students. Kim Francis offers advice for people interested in developing a similar project.
4. 22:57 to End--Our closing segment includes an interview with an elementary student from Bellevue whose art work is included in the wall. Meet her and her mother, see her work, and find out her opinion about the project. We close by answering e-mail questions and providing topics of upcoming webcasts, thanks, and goodbye
