Roswell Museum Mural Dedication — Larry Bob Phillips, (RAiR 2009-10), RAiR Program Director

RAiR Program Director Larry Bob Phillips (RAiR 2009-10) was commissioned to paint a 14’ x 24’ mural for the Roswell Museum's outdoor courtyard. Phillips said his hope is that people will have a “rich viewing experience that unfolds over time and the process generates some kind of awe about the complexity and power of nature.”

Roswell Museum Director Caroline Brooks said the mural “showcases a contemporary perspective on Roswell's landscape, a counterpoint to the many magnificent historical landscapes in the museum's collections.”

The mural, entitled Pecos Valley Thunderhead, is part of the “Future Shock: (Re)Visions of Tomorrow” exhibition currently on view at the museum.

The mural was funded by a Clean and Beautiful grant from the New Mexico Tourism Department provided to the Keep Roswell Beautiful program of the city.

Larry Bob Phillips delivers remarks at the dedication ceremony on June 24 for his mural Pecos Valley Thunderhead at the Roswell Museum. Roswell Museum Director Caroline Brooks, right, also spoke.

Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings spoke about the importance of arts in Roswell and the legacy of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program.

From left, Roswell Chamber of Commerce Redcoat Gary Thrine, Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings, RAiR Program Director Larry Bob Phillips, Roswell Museum Director Caroline Brooks, City of Roswell Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Kathy Lay Roswell Redcoat and Elaine Dotts.