By Panhandle Post
HARRISON, NE - Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is planning to host a drawing workshop, August 9, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the monument visitor center, located at 301 River Road, Harrison Nebraska, 69346.
Daniel Moore earned an MFA at the Louisiana Tech University School of Design where he is now Assistant Professor of Art. His work has been exhibited across the southern United States and featured in New American Paintings, Studio Visit Magazine and Creative Quarterly.
Daniel spends time outdoors hiking, mountain biking and making art. He teaches landscape painting workshops at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge and serves on the board of directors of Friends of Black Bayou in Monroe, Louisiana.
While visiting Agate Fossil Beds, Mr. Moore plans to share his knowledge of drawing and art in the Visitor Center theater presentation on Saturday, August 9 at 9:30 a.m. Following his presentation, visitors will be invited to try their hand at drawing in an outdoor setting with instruction from Mr. Moore. This workshop is offered at no cost to participants and drawing materials will be provided.
Further information about Agate Fossil Beds National Monument programs and schedules is available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9760 or by visiting our website at http://www.nps.gov/agfo/index.htm.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located 34 miles north of Mitchell, Nebraska, or 22 miles south of Harrison, Nebraska on Highway 29 and three miles east on River Road. The Visitor Center summer hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and the trails are open from dawn until dusk. Visit us at www.nps.gov/agfo. More information on events and activities can be found on the park’s website at https://www.nps.gov/agfo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/agatefossilbeds