Iranian-born Pooran Lashini has been an active artist for more than twenty five years.
Growing up in Tehran, she was immersed in the rich culture of traditional Persian art and
had the opportunity to benefit from Iran’s renowned miniaturists, illustrators, and
calligraphers from the time she was a teenager (continued below).
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The 500X Gallery will be starting its 40th year with the 2018-2019 Members Show! We are excited to showcase works by senior members Ashley Whitt, Tony Veronese, Valerie Powell, Ross Faircloth, James Talambas, Chris Ireland, Molly Dierks, Seth Lorenz, and Justin Strickland, as well as by new members Michelle Thomas Richardson, Joanne Cervantes, Scott …
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AC HOTEL AND RESIDENCE INN DALLAS BY THE GALLERIA HOSTS RECEPTION FOR FRISCO ARTIST, RECOVERED CALLING
Every month, the new dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn Dallas by the Galleria features the story of a local entrepreneur in a series called Entrepreneur of the Month. The hotel has selected Frisco-based artist Ryan Ekmark of …
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center in conjunction with Art Tooth are proud to present the second annual Art Aid Expo 2018 for artists and arts organizations. Demonstrations and seminars in 9,000 square feet of contemporary galleries will be geared towards artists, art non-profits and other creative professionals highlighting the diverse support services available. …
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Salsa for the Arts:
Artists Enclave of Denton County invites arts supporters everywhere to our sizzling summer fundraiser, FUN-DANGO, hosted by Mulberry Street Cantina (110 West Mulberry Street, Denton TX 76201) Tuesday,August 21st, 5:30PM – 8PM.
Sponsor AccessBank Texas welcomes guests with a colorful Fun-Dango banner designed by Thomas Wayne Light. Enjoy Big Fatty’s …
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If you’re an artist you know how important it is to get excellent, accurate photos of your finished pieces before they leave your studio. At the least, you want a record of your work and a way to include sold pieces in your portfolio. Or maybe you’d like to print cards or reproductions of …
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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium. Expect traditional as well …
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August 17-18: Richard McWhorter: Icons
402 N. Tennessee St.
McKinney, TX 75069
www.thecovemckinney.com
ICONS
Friday, August 17, 6 pm-9 pm
Saturday, August 18, 6 pm-9 pm
Light refreshments.
Richard McWhorter presents a collection of icons, portraits of cultural heroes and heroines as personifications of particular virtues or values. …
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Call for Artworks! Do you like to travel? Share with us artworks inspired by travel: road trips, beach vacation, travel abroad or in US, historical landmarks or national parks, places you visited or your dream vacation. Paintings, drawings, mixed media and photography artworks.
Artworks to be displayed during September – November, 2018 at Launch …
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thegallery8680: will open its doors at 7pm August 17th 2018 for NORTH 2018
NORTH this show is open for all mediums and must be the artist’s original interpretation of NORTH. above the 49th parallel…
https://www.thegallery8680.com/north.html
Artists and Guests Reception: 7-9pm Friday 17th August 2018 Pick-up between: 4-6pm Wednesday August 22nd 2018 4-6m
Contact: w …
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Patterns in Middle Eastern Art & Culture
Workshop by Pooran Lashini
Saturday, September 22nd & Sunday, September 23rd, 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 for the opening reception on Saturday, August 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm, for Lloyd Brown: Cross Country on Highway 50.
August 18 – September 29, 2018
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, September 22, 11:00am
View online at http://www.valleyhouse.com – or preview on Valley House’s Artsy site at https://www.artsy.net/show/valley-house-gallery-and-sculpture-garden-lloyd-brown-cross-country-on-highway-50
Valley House Gallery …
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Saturday, August 25, 2018
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
Cool off indoors with us!
2 PM art discussion with artist Deborah Hartigan Viestenz – Resin Techniques on Canvas and Board
Featured:
Artists- Jan Myers, Janice Hamilton, Lucille Carter, Nuelle Lewis, Debbie Landa, …
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ArtsGoggle – Saturday, October 20, 2018
800+ ARTISTS | 50+ BANDS | 2 VILLAGES | FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
ARTSGOGGLE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
ARTIST REGISTRATION – $45
Artists are defined as visual artists working in studio arts. Painters, photographers, woodworkers, weavers, printmakers, sculptors, potters, jewelers, illustrators and artists of all mediums may now register …
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Four-Week Classes Don Longo – Abstract Realism Saturdays, 10:00AM – 12:30PM Session 1: 9/15, 9/22, 10/6, 10/13 $150 Per Session Janice Hamilton – Painting in Oil Thursdays, 10:00AM – 12:30PM Session 1: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 $150 Per Session Barbara Keilson – Pet Portraits in Oil Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 12:30PM Session 1: 9/18, 9/25, …
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Still have a few spots available
Painting and Sketching Watercolor Workshop
Texas Style at the 404 Ranch
With acclaimed Judi Betts, AWS, NWS
November 4 – 9, 2018
Ways to develop your own personal painting style will be explored by this master of creativity and expression. …
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The Point 10th Anniversary
Retrospective Art Show
Featuring Artists who have had a gallery show in the 1st ten years of The Point.
The Art Gallery in The Point
August 24 – September 25 , 2018
10th Anniversary PARTY
Thursday, August 23 6:30pm
Featured Entertainment: TBA – More Info …
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DALLAS DESIGN STUDIO OFFICIALLY OPENS LOCAL ART GALLERY IN EXPOSITION PARK
DALLAS, TX (August 1, 2018) –Maestri Gallery, a new and bold art gallery in Exposition Park, opened its doors to the public Monday, July 30th, 2018.
Eddie Maestri, founder of and the namesake behind Maestri Studio’s architecture and interior design firm, is the …
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On Friday, August 24th from 6pm – 9pm there is going to be an Art Exhibit and Auction supporting Arukah House, a transitional home for Survivors of sex trafficking, exploitation and abuse. We would like to invite you to come out and support the cause while enjoying the art of local artist Juan Enrique …
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I have a 1500 sq/ft studio space in Irving, Texas and I am looking for a studio mate Rent would be $250 per month and gives 24/7 access to the studio. I am a sculptor and use of all my tools and equipment come as part of the deal. I will send photos if interested.
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Join us for sips, sweets, and jewels. 20% of purchases made during the event hours will be given back to HeARTS of Maya. If you are unable to attend the event, please contact the Kendra Scott store at (469) 804-8538 to place a phone order. Be sure to mention the event!
Submitted by Meghan …
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Artist needed – I am looking for an artist who can create a large sculpture from my client’s products (visible at www.pieresearch.com) to attract attention at trade shows. The products are plastic wheels and cups 6″ – 12″ in diameter or length. I can deliver products for you to work with. I need a sketch …
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Art in the Atrium 17
Submission Deadline: August 20
https://friscotexas.gov/840/Art-in-the-Atrium
FREE to enter
The mission of the City of Frisco Public Art Program is to enrich Frisco’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy by bringing dynamic contemporary art to a broad audience of residents and visitors.
In keeping with that …
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If you haven’t visited the Goldmark Cultural Center yet, the August Art Walk would be a great time to do so! In addition to the open artist studios from 12-4 pm, there will also be a pop-up shop filled with a variety of original creative wares, and an opening reception of ‘Echo’ – an …
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FIGMENT Dallas to host Artist and Volunteer Meet & Greet on Tuesday 9/4/2018 from 5-8pm at Craft and Growler (3601 Parry, Dallas 75226).
Craft and Growler will donate $1 from every beer purchased to FIGMENT Dallas, a 501(c)3 nonprofit event taking place this autumn.
FIGMENT Dallas will hold a networking event and fundraiser at …
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AROUND THE WORLD
We put it to a vote and “Around The World” came from behind to win out over “Reality Check” as our official Fall Juried Show theme. Any artist can enter, so please help us spread the word. Mark Saturday, November 3rd on your calendar for the official opening reception and …
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‘Abstract Dreams’: A modern art exhibit featuring the works of Brigitte Salvans
https://allenartsalliance.org/bh2/abstract-dreams-brigitte-salvans/
Sunday, August 19th–Sunday, September 30th
A cordial invitation to celebrate the beautiful life of Allen artist, Brigitte Salvans, through her inspiring artistry and creative spirit.
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 19th 2:00-4:00pm
Blue House Too, 934 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013
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Live Auctions in Dallas, TX (9/28) and Costa Mesa, CA (9/29), participation at all 9 Locations Across the Country.
Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG), the nation’s preeminent network of fine art galleries specializing in unique paintings, drawings, sculpture and limited-edition graphics, once again celebrates Fall with a spectacular auction-showcasing the work of 40 of the world’s …
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Samuel Lynne Galleries is pleased to announce the opening reception for David Yarrow’s exhibition Relentless on Saturday, September 8th, from 5-8pm. The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception, and the exhibition will be on view through October 13, 2018. David Yarrow has established an impressive collector audience in Dallas, TX, and we …
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Starting August 13th, We will be offering Beginning Watercolor Classes on Monday’s from 6:30-8:30pm and advanced watercolor from 10am-12pm at our Flower Mound Location.
Students learn to use elements and principles of design to create full, functional, and stylish compositions. Through the step by step guidance of an instructor students are encouraged to develop their own …
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Artists Enclave of Denton County presents “All the World’s a Stage”, a juried exhibit of 2D art by Artists Enclave members only. https://artistsenclavedenton.com/
“All the World’s a Stage” will be exhibited Sept. 10th – Nov. 2nd at the Black Box Theatre, 318 E Hickory St., Denton, TX.
Submissions:
Deadline to submit work is …
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City of Keller and Keller ISD resident artists… Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Keller’s Got Talent” Art Show & Competition. If you are 18 or older, paint with acrylics, oil, or watercolor; draw in colored pencil or graphite; throw clay or create jewelry, or have mastered the camera and Photoshop, we …
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IAA is hosting a Paint Party with Navneeta Khemka, in the East Gallery/ Paint, sip and Party at Irving Art Association on Friday, August 17th 2018 from 7-9pm. It will be a fun party environment. All supplies will be provided. Just bring in what you would want to sip or munch on. No alcohol …
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Come join us every 3rd Saturday at Music City Mall in Lewisville, Texas for our monthly art walk. All artist are welcome. If interested, please contact: Cleo Boone of Cleos-Creations Studio/Gallery.
Submitted by Cleo Boone. Email: Marketingcleoscreations@gmail.com
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CHOCOLATE AND ART SHOW 2018, DALLAS EDITION
Chocolate And Art Show will take place from 8pm-2am on THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th and FRIDAY, AUGUST 17th @ LOFTY SPACES on 816 MONTGOMERY STREET, DALLAS, TX 75215.
WWW.CHOCOLATEANDARTSHOW.COM
And
https://www.facebook.com/events/1330681767077149/
This event is 21+
Chocolate And Art Show is currently one of the biggest ART SHOWS in DALLAS with over 1000 people in …
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