Lunch & Learn
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Shumla’s ultimate goal is to share our mission and the wonder of Lower Pecos rock art with as many people as possible, reaching those around the country and the world. It is with great excitement that we’d like to introduce you to Shumla’s free Lunch & Learn virtual events! Join us virtually for an hour over lunch to learn about our latest projects and research and to share in some engaging discussions. Below, you can read more about upcoming Lunch & Learn presentations for each month and register.
Scroll through some of our past Lunch & Learn presentations or visit our YouTube channel to view more Lunch & Learn and other Shumla videos.
A Chronology Emerges | June 2024
by Karen Steelman, PhD, Science Director
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Canyons to Classrooms
During the September Lunch and Learn, Mandy will share insights and experiences from her internship at the Shumla Archaeological Research and Education Center. From February through August, Mandy worked with Dr. Karen Steelman to develop educational materials in collaboration with Project Archaeology. The curriculum they created focuses on the cultural significance of the rock art found in Fate Bell Rockshelter. Discover how Shumla has worked with Project Archaeology to bring the ancient artwork of hunter-gatherers to the classroom through interactive lessons and innovative teaching tools designed for young students. Learn about the fascinating rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands and the meticulous process Shumla scientists take to preserve these cultural treasures for future generations.
Presenter: Mandy Newport
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time
Platform: Zoom
Composition and Marking Making in Lower Pecos Art – New Investigations
In this presentation Ashley Busby will expand on her research of paint application and types of marks made by the artist of the Lower Pecos. This analysis will begin with an overview of Fate Bell as a composition and a study of painted marks throughout the site. Busby will then share an overview of the Rattlesnake Canyon composition with an emphasis on paint application and types of lines made by the artists. In this talk, she’ll share the status of her research into Lower Pecos painting methods, recent studio art tests, and future work she plans to conduct on each of these sites.
Presenter: Ashley Busby
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time
Platform: Zoom
November 20, 2024 Lunch & Learn registration link and information coming soon!