NewsFebruary 16, 2017
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Grace Petzoldt a fourth grader at St. Paul looks up during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Grace Petzoldt a fourth grader at St. Paul looks up during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Josey Gohn a fourth grader at St. Paul draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Josey Gohn a fourth grader at St. Paul draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Carlie Jacobs a fourth grader at St. Paul reacts to her drawing during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Carlie Jacobs a fourth grader at St. Paul reacts to her drawing during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier reaches for art supplies after giving an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier reaches for art supplies after giving an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders show off their artwork during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders show off their artwork during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Anthony Kearns a fourth grader at St. Paul laughs after guessing what he had drawn during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Anthony Kearns a fourth grader at St. Paul laughs after guessing what he had drawn during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Craig Thomas gives a demonstration for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Craig Thomas gives a demonstration for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders raise their hands during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders raise their hands during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Sienna Hahn a fourth grader at St. Paul looks up during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Sienna Hahn a fourth grader at St. Paul looks up during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier gives a demonstration with Craig Thomas for St. Paul fourth graders at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Carlie Jacobs a fourth grader at St. Paul draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
Carlie Jacobs a fourth grader at St. Paul draws during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.
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St. Paul fourth graders draw during an art demonstration by artists, Craig Thomas and Dr. Nancy Wachter Collier at the Jackson History Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Jackson. The demonstration was to draw a figure upside down that allows use of the right side of the brain to trigger creativity.

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