In early December I shot a feature assignment for the Houston Chronicle about the Dallas Museum of Art's "Center for Creative Connections" or "C3." The exhibit's main point of interest is an interactive area where children can create their own art work.

Dallas Museum of Art Director Bonnie Pitman poses for a portrait in front of children's art work in the "Center of Creative Connections," a interactive art exhibit that allows children to create their own art, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Dallas Museum of Art Director Bonnie Pitman gives a tour of the Center for Creative Connections, C3, an exhibit titled "Encountering Space," Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade Abigail Bedke, 2, puts the finishing touches on her "Silly Hat" while visiting the "Center for Creative Connections," (C3) a interactive art exhibit that allows children to create their own art, at the Dallas Museum of Art, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade Abigail Bedke, 2, works on her "Silly Hat" while visiting the "Center for Creative Connections," (C3) a interactive art exhibit that allows children to create their own art, at the Dallas Museum of Art Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade