Young artists spent the week painting, sculpting, and exploring nature during eARTh Camp 2026, which concluded June 26 at The Farm at Cultural Crossroads.
This year’s camp featured a Wild West theme, with campers creating colorful paintings of cowboys, cowgirls, cattle, and cacti, as well as three-dimensional cactus sculptures. The week combined visual arts with environmental exploration, giving participants opportunities to express their creativity while learning about the natural world.
Local artist Jennifer Heard served as the camp’s instructor, guiding campers through projects in painting, printmaking, mixed media, and watercolor. Throughout the week, children worked on a variety of western-inspired artwork, proudly displaying their completed pieces during the final day of camp.
Campers appeared to enjoy the week’s activities, celebrating the conclusion of the program with snow cones on the final day while sharing their artwork with family members and visitors.
Organizers thanked the businesses, community leaders, volunteers, and families whose support made the annual camp possible.
High Noon sponsors included Laura Horton State Farm and Bonvenu Bank.
Trailblazer sponsors were B1 Bank, Durrett Law & Title, Catherine C. Hunt, REALTOR®, Marsha Hayes Counseling Services, and Fondren’s Classic Cars & Guitars.
Saddle Up sponsors included Pippa Lane Antique Boutique, Webster Parish School Board President Johnnye Kennon, GBT, and Webster Parish Tax Assessor Denise Edwards.
Organizers said the support of sponsors helps provide opportunities that encourage creativity, environmental stewardship, and learning for local youth while investing in the next generation of artists and community leaders.
