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Arts Council Wichita Falls

About the Project

We have delighted in working numerous years now with the Arts Council Wichita Falls. In the pat years, they have bussed students from the rural areas around Wichita Falls to our studio to participate in our Art Reaching Out (ARO) hands-on, STEM, glassblowing program. Carlyn serves is the artistic director and shares her experience with glass being learning different and the strengths that have come from what were struggles. Then the students stay and work with Carlyn and her team to fuse glass to transform their community. Past groups have decorated their airport, library, and the parks and recreation center. This is a heart-driven project that continues to give. As Carlyn likes to say, “There are many pieces we can make here, but the more hands and hearts in a piece the more special it is. It is an honor to work and create with all of these students. I am continuously inspired by their thoughtful designs.” Watch this fun local news story on the project at the Airport.

My butterfly’s importance to me meant the good things that can come out of effort and creativity.

Yeni

My butterflies symbolize how I will change for my own happiness and grow out of my dad’s expectations into my own self.

D.

To me, butterflies symbolize change. It may be scary or uncomfortable in the process, but it will be worth it in the end.

Mackenzie

Growing up it has always been me and my mother. She has always told me our life is like a butterfly cycle. We have grown together and watched each other shape into beautiful women we are today.

S. B.

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Carlyn Ray Designs Arts Council Wichita Falls Project Image