Main Street Murals is a non-profit organization set up in the city of Barstow by Juliette Tison to create a walking gallery of historic murals along Route 66’s Last existing Main Street. Through our work we aim to revitalize the down town area, instill community pride, encourage economic growth, develop a unique Arts Educational Program and further tourism to our City. Organization of the year awarded Jan 2008.
2009 EDUCATION PROJECT
Following the success of the 2008 program - "NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES FROM THE MOJAVE DESERT"
Main St Murals in association with Discovery Trails are pleased to announce the 2009 educational program “UNEARTHY THE WONDERS OF THE MOJAVE DESERT ICE AGE”.This is a unique multi curricular after school program involving over 30 students from Barstow and the surrounding area. The project will run from January to May 2009 and will have the students experiencing field trips, presentations and practical workshops with a variety of presenters including Historians, Paleontologists, Geologists, Bureau of Land Management Rangers, National Park Service Rangers, Naturalists, Writers and Artists.
This is an exciting program and we will be posting information and images to share with you as we make our Journey of Discovery through the ICE AGE. An exhibition of work in progress by students will also be on display at the Desert Discovery Center, so be sure to pop in and see the myriad of exhibits and enjoy the peaceful garden and turtle pool.
This project is made possible by the wonderful support of:
The City of Barstow, The Community Foundation - Desert Legacy Fund, Barstow Community College, Southern California Edison, Mojave Environmental Educational Consortium and The Desert Discovery Center Partnership.
The Educational programs are devised and led by Jane and David Brockhurst of OFF LIMITS DESIGN Inc, for and on behalf of Main St Murals and Discovery Trails.
Click here to view preview of Ice Age Program
Picture of the "ICE AGE" educational program whilst on a visit to LA BREA TAR PITS Los Angeles in March.
The group were treated to guided tours of the outside excavation pits and also the museum and laboratory where the
group saw paleontologist working on the most recent finds at the sight.
The Barstow group is currently working on an exhibition and Diorama of the Mojave Desert ICE AGE and this month will
be learning how to sculpt clay to make models of MEGA FAUNA and are also fine tuning their ICE AGE poems and
a large mammoth puppet for the end of project presentation on Sat 30th May at the Desert Discovery Center.
For further information regarding the Main St Murals and Discovery Trails Programs including, Youth Projects,
Walking Mural Tours and becoming a member/ registering, please contact Jane Laraman-Brockhurst @
760 257 1052.
 Take a look at the 2008 youth program in our Educational Film Documentary. Its Fun, it's Creative and
it's FREE to our Youth!
WALKING MURAL TOURS
Main St Murals hold a monthly tourist event, which includes a slide show entitled “150 years along Main St” by Steve Smith of the Mojave River Valley Museum, followed by a walking mural tour of Barstow’s growing gallery of Public Art depicting the history of the region from Stone Age to Space Age. The tour meeting place is “Barstow Flower & Bridal” located on the corner of 7th and Main St and the program kicks off at 10 am.
Walking Mural Tour Dates for 2009:
Sat 25th April
Sat 30th May
Sat 27th June
For further information or group booking please call: 760 257 1052
The Walking Mural Tour is a great walk back in history through the presentation of Photographs, Stories and Large Mural Art - it’s fun, informative and FREE!
LATEST NEWS
A Mural Trilogy Dedication was held Saturday 6th December, for the unveiling of three new murals by local artists. The event was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and attended by Barstow Royalty, Main St Mural members and local history enthusiasts. The murals were:
“Newberry Cave” – by Raeann Gallentine
“The Mojave Runners” – by Juliette Tison
“Twenty Mule Team” – by David Brockhurst
To follow the theme of the Educational ICE AGE project, Main St Murals next mural will also be entitled "THE ICE AGE" and we aim to have this mural completed by this Summer.
 The Desert Discovery Center (DDC) is comprised of a unique partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Barstow Unified School District,Barstow Community College, Mojave RiverValley Museum, City of Barstow, Discovery Trails, Main St Murals and Off Limits Design Inc. The mission of the DDC is to develop and implement a comprehensive formal and informal education center with programs focusing on the natural, cultural, and historic resources associated with the Mojave Desert.
Main St Murals are proud and honored to be a contributory partner in this exciting center.
www.californiastories.org
This project is made possible, in part, by a grant
from the California Council for the Humanities
We invite you to explore our
growing gallery of murals both online and in person.
Next time you are heading through the Inland Empire on the I 15 or I 40, check out Barstow’s display of growing public Art in downtown Barstow, browse around downtown Treasure House Antique Mall and explore the sites and sounds of our interesting city that is steeped in history and culture.
Some of the sites to see in and around Barstow include:
Calico Early Man archeological site, Calico Ghost Town, Desert Discovery Center, Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, Historic Harvey House, Mojave River Valley Museum, Rainbow Basin, Route 66 Museum, Western American Railroad Museum. Look out for special events and festivals held throughout the year in our events page.
NEWS.BYTES from the BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
“Old Spanish Trail” – Performance Art Workshop
“Native American Voice of the Mojave Desert” – After School Program
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