OJAC camps continue next week

By Lynsi Musselman

The Old Jail Art Center virtual camps continue this week with Frontier Days: Tonkawa!, closing out the August camps next week.

OJAC education director Erin Whitmore said the first two weeks of the August camps have been successful, with families in Albany and around the state participating.

This week, students will learn about Puppetry.

“This is historically the most popular camp,” Whitmore said. “Students create kinetic artwork at home that is inspired by virtual art at the OJAC.” 

She added that the last week of camp still has three kits available for local families to register and pick up.

“Next week’s camp will allow students to explore the culture of the Native American Tonkawa through crafts and activities,” Whitmore said.

 For families who missed out on the August camps, the Old Jail will continue virtual programs through the fall.

Visit the OJAC website at www.theojac.org, to see virtual activities posted Monday through Friday.

The OJAC is also open to the public Monday through Saturday.

OJAC executive director Pat Kelly reported that the museum is gearing up to change the current exhibits, which close on Aug. 22.

More information on the new exhibits will be announced later in August.