Bivins Gallery is pleased to present Soft Seduction, an exhibition of works by Moscow-based artists Lidia Vitkovskaya and Denis Mikhaylov. Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s belief that “it is your work in life that is the ultimate seduction,” the exhibition reflects the artists’ relationships with their own works and passions. Lidia and Denis explore seduction …
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Opening April 27 at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Uptown Dallas, a new show will introduce the city to the engaging works of two Venezuela-born artists, Pedro Morales and Miguel Prypchan.
Morales uses the aesthetics of fractals and geometric abstraction to investigate the ubiquity of mobile technology in today’s life. Morales …
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Patterns in Middle Eastern Art & Culture
Workshop by Pooran Lashini
Saturday, September 1st & Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving TX 75061
Cost: $60 for two days – handouts included. Both days …
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Join us at Meadows Conference Center or online for our next Dallas Cultural Plan Webinar! We will share findings from Phase One of the Dallas Cultural Planning process, including key findings from 6 months of community engagement and additional research from comparable cities. See the presentation in person, or watch it via Facebook Live through …
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Join us on April 21st!
Artists’ Hands on Public Art Workshop
8:30am – 4pm
Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak St, Dallas, Texas 75204
Learn to navigate the Public Art Process with ease and success!Who: The North Texas Public Art Administrators are working together to bring training to artists in the region with an …
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Two exhibitions, ALLISON GILDERSLEEVE: High Frequency, and ANNE C. WEARY: True to Nature, open with a reception, Saturday, April 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Allison Gildersleeve will give an artist talk earlier in the day, at 11:00am. Anne Weary will give an artist talk on May 5, at 11:00am. View images of paintings and drawings in these …
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Artists have been addressing through artwork the ideology and issues of the definition of gender especially as the women’s movement gained momentum in the 1960’s, Gay rights in the 2000’s, and has gained international acknowledgment with the MeToo Movement. We have been challenged in what is gender, how do we define our roles, and …
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In 1999, C. C. Young started celebrating the creativity of residents and the general public, age 55 and better. The Spirit is Ageless Celebration includes an art and writing contest, a special celebratory event, and an exhibit which continues to highlight ageless creativity and the willingness to share no matter the limitations.
4847 West Lawther …
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Landscape Workshop in Colored Pencil:
Master the art of creating landscape drawings using colored pencil with an award-winning colored pencil artist, Noriko DeWitt.
In this 2 day workshop you will learn how to:
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You are invited to a presentation by artist Linka Behn at the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), on May 2nd, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Behn’s presentation is entitled “Grandmother’s Pearls and a Teacher’s Note: Connection and Direction”.
Behn states, “I’ve always drawn. Born in SE Texas, and …
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DALLAS (April 17, 2018)—The Warren Center, a nonprofit agency that advocates for and serves children impacted by developmental disabilities and their families, will celebrate its 50th birthday with a 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080. …
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Open call for Guest Curators for TVAA Gallery Art Exhibitions for 2018
Texas Visual Arts Association is a non-profit organization operated for the encouragement and enrichment of visual artists in all media. The primary goal of TVAA is to provide a venue for the education and exhibitions of professional artists as well as to …
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Business Council for the Arts formally honors companies and individuals whose contributions and achievements in the arts have made a profound impact in North Texas. You are invited to nominate a company and/or individual for awards in the following three categories:
1. Company Awards: The New Initiatives Award | The Arts Partnerships Award (given to one …
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CADD Presents 3rd THURSDAYS Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at a CADD member gallery for Happy Hour! Thursday, April 19th, 5:30-7:00 pm CADD’S THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR! This month’s event will take place at Galleri Urbane Marfa + Dallas 2277 Monitor St Dallas, TX 75207 325.226.8015 www.GalleriUrbane.com RSVP Familiarize yourself with the …
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MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL BRINGING THE “ART AND SOUL” OF TEXAS TO DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH FOR 33RD YEAR ON APRIL 19-22
Texas’ largest arts festival will bring together thousands in attendance to experience the finest in arts, music, food and culture
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (February 12, 2018) — MAIN ST. …
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GRAPEVINE ART PROJECT’S JURIED ART EXHIBIT APRIL 6-26
in the TOWER GALLERY
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 S. Main Street
The official opening of GAP’s Juried Exhibit in the Tower Gallery in the Grapevine Convention and Visitor’s center in Downtown Grapevine opens April 6, Friday and runs through April 26. …
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The Artists Showplace Gallery
2018-2019 Workshops
2018
Mark Whitmarsh
Pleasing Color Combinations (All Media)
September 20-22
$300
http://theartistsshowplace.com/mark-whitmarsh-workshop-2018
Kathy Elliott
Find a New Voice with Oil & Cold Wax
October 17-20
$385
http://theartistsshowplace.com/kathy-elliot-oil-wax
Karen Knutson
Watercolor & Charcoal Pour
November 1-4
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Artists ’Round Texas 16th Small Works Juried Art Show
May 26 – August 18, 2018
2018 SHOW VENUE & DELIVERY OF ART Rowlett Annex Conference Bldg
4004 Main, Rowlett – Behind Rowlett City Hall
Open to all artists 16 years of age and older. NO ART OR PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES previously entered in past …
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Hello VALA Members!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the VALA GALA!
http://www.valatx.org
Member Meeting Wednesday April 18th Bob Ross Style Workshop on April 20th Florescence Closing Reception on May 11th
This month we are having VALA member Stephani Childs teach us Mandala Dot Art! All materials provided!! Join us for our …
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Enjoy an Art Adventure Abroad to Denmark and Germany with Darla Bostick
Come with Darla to explore Denmark and Germany this summer (26 June-8 July). Our adventure begins in Copenhagen where we are staying at a 6-bedroom home as we sketch, photograph and paint. We will visit museums, picnic in parks and cruise through …
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402 N. Tennessee St.
McKinney, TX 75069
www.thecovemckinney.comApril 20-22: Steve Uriegas: Fresh Landscapes
April 27-28: Don Simmons: Road TripPlease scroll down for more information on this upcoming show.
Fresh Landscapes by Steve Uriegas
Friday, April 20, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday, April 21, 4 – 9 pm
Sunday, April 22, …
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BETTY CARR WORKSHOP
Oil | Watercolor | Acrylic
May 21 – 24, 2018
$395 nonmembers ($375 LGAA members)
National artist Betty Carr, bettycarrfineart.com is coming to Granbury for a four-day oil | watercolor | acrylic workshop May 21 – 24, 2018 at the Shanley House Gallery. Betty is the author of instructional book …
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NEXT MEETING Monday, April 16, 2018 . The Society of Watercolor Artists meets every third Monday from September through May.. Time: 7pm. (6:00 art critique)
Location: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Bldg. 2 – Everett Hall, Fort Worth, TX 76107. For directions see website: http://www.swawatercolor.com/
The exciting news is our demo artist is Don …
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Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery at the University of Dallas: Please join us for 2 receptions in 1 night – April 18, 2018 5-7pm. For more information on all these events, email gallery@udallas.edu or call Christina Hayes Haley, the Gallery Manager at 972-721-5087.
Note: There is a lot of construction happening around us, so …
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The goal of this Festival is to provide exposure to aspiring musicians and amazing young artists of all levels. There will be awards given to top 3 performers or artists in each category, but most importantly- each participant will be provided with the written feedback to encourage their further growth and development as …
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There are just some things we don’t talk about…
Wilshire Baptist Church presents,
Artifacts of Human Trafficking
And you’re so numb by that point, no, not even numb-that’s not the right word, you’re gone, you’re soulless. They own you, but not just …
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2018 SPRING SHOW AND SALE
Friday, April 20th at 10:00 AM to
Sunday, April 22nd at 4:00 PM
Craft Guild of Dallas at Midway Commons
3410 Midcourt Rd., Ste. 115, Carrollton
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Mother’s Day Paint & Plant Party
Looking for a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift? Join local artist, Rachel Milliken, as she guides you through designing and painting your own, unique concrete planter. Wrap up your unique creation for Mom or give her the gift of a fun experience when you sign up together. You’ll start …
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The April Irving Art Association Members Meeting will be held on the 3rd Tuesday evening, April 17 at 7pm. (The gallery is closed on the 4th Tuesday for city maintenance this month.)
It will feature artist Teta Smith, who will give a demonstration on creating abstract paintings. In her words: “Have you ever wanted …
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April 23rd Meeting We meet at 5:30 p.m. for our mini workshop, The Basics of Needlelace, presented by Carrie Noess. $5. Please bring your Go-Kit with basic sewing supplies. Our member meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. We welcome spring with a program presented by Judy Cogan on The Origins of European Handmade Lace. Please see …
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The Allen Arts Alliance announces Florescence: The Process of Flowering, the 2nd annual collective show featuring our talented local artists. The show is created and curated by the members of the Visual Arts League of Allen (VALA).
The show will open at the Allen Arts Alliance Blue House Too Gallery in Watters Creek on …
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Our next meeting is April 17 at the Richardson Public Library, located on the southwest corner of Arapaho and Central Expressway.. The demo Artist for April will be Frank Sowells, demonstrating acrylics. For more about RCAS, see the website http://www.richardson-arts.org
Frank Sowells, Jr. was born to be an artist, winning his first art contest …
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Meet the Stars at the 48th Annual USA Film Festival — one of the oldest, most respected film festivals in the world. The 5-day festival event is open to the public and features filmmakers in attendance including master artists, mid-career filmmakers, and emerging talents. Over half of all programs are free admission.
Festival Highlights Include:
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April 13 – 15, 2018
https://www.dallasartfair.com
Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM (CDT) Dallas, TX
Located at the Fashion Industry Gallery – adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the revitalized downtown arts district – the 2018 Dallas Art Fair will feature …
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Expect the Unexpected: sights, sounds,
and art you’ll want to live with,
Ro2 Art SIDESHOW April 12-15, 2018 Allison Belliveau-Proulx, Gillian Bradshaw-Smith, Mark Burt, Angel Cabrales, Chuck & George, Charles Clary, Ray-Mel Cornelius, Catherine Cornelius, Camilla Cowan, Ken Craft, Georganne Deen, Chance Dunlap, Cuyler Etheredge, Gary Farrelly, Nancy Ferro, Cheryl Finfrock, Adam …
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