Spring Break Drawing Outpost at Aurora Picture Show

Zine Fest Houston workshop attendees at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 2026. Photo: Tasha Gorel. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live About Join CAMH at Aurora Picture Show for a drop-in drawing outpost inspired by CAMH’s exhibition Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe and focusing on drawing-based art-making activities with artist and CAMH FAQ Team member, Carlos Mendoza. Portratos en Azul with Carlos Mendoza “Portratos en Azul” is a hands-on workshop blending portrait photography, drawing, and cyanotype. Participants will have their portraits taken, reinterpret them through drawing on transparencies, and create cyanotype prints. The workshop explores transformation, layering, and visual reinterpretation, aligning with Tomashi Jackson’s themes.Workshop Timeline: 1-2PM: Portraits taken, printed, and drawn on transparency. 2-3PM: Cyanotype exposure, layering. 3-4PM: Additional prints, reflection. All supplies will be provided.Attendees of each workshop are invited to choose one drawing that will be on view in CAMH’s Cullen Education Resource Room for the duration of the Spring Break Community Celebration.Join us for only one or all of our Spring Break Drawing Outposts. Guests 16 or younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. RSVP is required. Registration for the Aurora Picture Show Drawing Outpost does not register you for all 3. Explore the other Drawing Outposts:Houston Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center  Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 1-4PMEldorado Ballroom Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 1-4PM RSVP Location & Parking Aurora Picture Show is located at 5601A Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77011. Free parking is available in their dedicated lot directly across the street at the corner of Navigation and Portwood, with limited street parking and spots in front of the building also available. About Carlos Mendoza Carlos Mendoza is a Houston-based artist and educator whose work draws deeply from the city’s cultural landscape. Through painting, printmaking, and public art projects, his practice explores community, memory, and identity. Rooted in Houston’s neighborhoods and stories, Mendoza frequently collaborates with students and local communities to create participatory art experiences that celebrate creativity, storytelling, and social connection. Related Events View Calendar