High school students from Carrollton’s J.Z. George High School showcased their artistic interpretations of the blues at the B.B. King Museum on Friday, March 7, as part of a collaborative art exhibition. The event allowed students in grades 9 to 12 to reflect on their visit to the museum last October and explore the profound influence of B.B. King’s music.
Instructor Susanna Harris emphasized the educational significance of the project. “Our students toured the B.B. King Museum and were encouraged to create their own interpretations of what the blues means to them,” Harris said. “They drew from the lessons learned about B.B. King and his lasting legacy, which continues to resonate through music.”
Students expressed their excitement and newfound inspiration from their experiences at the museum. Jewel Taylor remarked, “While painting my piece for the museum, I was inspired to learn more about B.B. King and to express my artistic skills through blues paintings and other works of art.”
Belle Ray Glenn echoed this sentiment, stating, “The B.B. King Museum was a wonderful experience! It brought me great motivation and hope for my future. It taught me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I plan to visit again soon.”
Collin Montgomery shared how the experience influenced his work: “Painting for the museum helped me incorporate and express feelings of the blues into my artwork.”
Amyreia Anderson concluded, “This museum gave me hope of making it big with my art in the future. I plan on coming back around the same time next year.”
The exhibition not only highlighted the students' creativity but also celebrated the legacy of B.B. King, reinforcing the connection between art and the rich history of blues music.
The students’ works will remain on display at the museum through the end of the month.
