On Thursday, February 5, the Detroit Area Council held a reception for finalists in the Detroit Area Boys Scouts of America Annual "Visions of Youth Art Contest" . The contest celebrates the Detroit Area Council's 99th birthday by having cub scouts in the Detroit Council draw art that pertains to this year's contest theme "How Scouting Can Help Preserve Our World for The Future".The reception was attended by the top 3 finalists in each age group and their families. Darryl M. from Pack 647 was a contest finalist in the 8 year old category. The reception included a presentation by local Detroit artist Hubert Massey. Mr. Massey has created some of the major mural art for buildings in the City of Detroit, including the art in the floor of the Charles Wright Museum of African American History.
Mr. Massey showed the kids a slide presentation of his art pieces around the city. Mr Massey does all kinds of artwork from Italian frescoes to murals to stained glass. All the boys asked lots of questions and they were really impressed by his art work. All the top three contestants from each category and their families will have the opportunity take an art tour with Mr. Massey to see all of his artwork in Downtown Detroit.
Darryl with Artist Hubert Massey.
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