Fascinated with the cultural treasure represented by James Buchanan "Buck" Winn’s studio, and dismayed by the inappropriate obscurity of his work, Schmidt hit upon the idea of creating a “TexKit,” a sort of mobile, hands-on educational exhibit pioneered by the Institute of Texan Cultures.
Intrigued by the cultural riches embodied in James Buchanan "Buck" Winn’s studio, and disheartened by the obscure nature of his work, Schmidt conceived the notion of creating a “TexKit,” an interactive, hands-on educational display pioneered by the Institute of Texan Cultures.