Masur Museum History
The Masur Museum of Art was built as a private residence in 1929. A lumberman by the name of Clarence Edward Slagle had the modified Tudor estate built for his wife Mabel. The Indiana limestone and Pennsylvania blue slate used to build the home were transported on various waterways to the scenic Ouachita River, which runs behind the estate. The home was given the name Grey Gables by the Slagles. Originally the grounds included an English-style rose garden and a lawn extending down to the river. When the Army Corps of Engineers built the levee system in the 1930s, the home’s carriage house was moved behind the new levee but only had to be moved twenty feet.
In 1934 Clarence Slagle passed away and his widow soon after sold the home to the Masur family. Sigmund and Beatrice Masur and their children Sylvian, Jack, and Bertha Marie lived in the home until the 1960s. The Masur children donated the home to the City of Monroe in 1963 to be converted into a fine art museum. Initially, the museum began to present exhibitions and art education through the hard work of docents and volunteers. In 1974, the Twin City Art Foundation was formed to provide additional support for the museum, providing funding for exhibitions, educational programs, and the permanent collection. To this day Masur operates as a partnership between the City of Monroe and the Twin City Art Foundation. The Masur Museum of Art is a division of the Department of Community Affairs within the City of Monroe.
The Masur Museum of Art is bringing you an amazing selection of Summer Art Camps with a collection of local teachers and artists! Choose from a variety of media-specific and themed camps offered throughout the summer. Cost of attendance varies by camp. Find out more and sign up through the links below!
Whimsical Illustrations: Summer Art Camp 2026
$125.00
Whimsical Illustrations: Summer Art Camp with Inique Harris
July 6-10, 2026
Ages 12 – 17
From 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Camp Cost: $125 (Covers all materials for camp and includes a free T-shirt for each student!)
Students will learn the basics of drawing and illustration while creating imaginative characters, scenes, and designs through a variety of fun, hands-on projects.
*Please provide the camper’s name, age, and T-Shirt in the notes box on the checkout page.
Inique Harris is a local talented art teacher and illustrator. She helps with the Downtown Gallery Crawl and volunteers at other community events.
GAME ON! Summer Art Camp 2026
$125.00
GAME ON! with Keagan Vaughan
July 20-25, 2026
Ages 8-12
From 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Camp Cost: $125 (Covers all materials for camp and includes a free T-shirt for each student!)
Calling all gamers and creators! Campers will design their own characters and create custom trading cards while learning illustration, design, and creative world-building skills in a fun, game-themed environment. Campers will make board games, video game art, trading card games, and much more!
*Please provide the camper’s name, age, and T-Shirt in the notes box of the checkout page.
Camp Crochet: Summer Art Camp 2026
$125.00
Camp Crochet: Granny Hobbies for Everyone with Emily Makes Studios
July 27-31, 2026
Ages 12 – 17
From 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Camp Cost: $125 (Covers all materials for camp and includes a free T-shirt for each student!)
In this camp, students will learn the foundational skills of crochet, including how to make a slip knot, chain stitch, slip stitch, and single crochet. Campers will also be introduced to reading beginner-friendly crochet patterns, helping them build the confidence to continue creating on their own. Throughout the week, students will complete fun, hands-on projects that explore both flat and 3D crochet techniques, with several handmade creations to take home and enjoy.
*Please provide the camper’s name, age, and T-Shirt in the notes box on the checkout page.
Emily learned to crochet as a child and later earned her degree in Education from Belhaven University. She is the owner of Emily Makes Studios, a local crochet business specializing in handmade plushies and fiber art. Emily loves teaching people of all ages how to crochet and enjoys helping beginners discover just how creative and fun the craft can be. Her favorite things to make are stuffed animals, which have become her specialty.
FREE Scavenger Hunt!
You can stop by the museum during normal business hours, and not only will you be able to see amazing art, but you can also get the latest sheet that will guide you on a fun scavenger hunt! You will search for the object listed on the sheet you are given, and now there is all-new fun!
Business Review
"This is a such a fun place for kids! Our grandson loves going to Masur and especially loves the Scavenger Hunt activity." - Rickey and Missy Robertson
