Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 9am-1pm
Photographer Peter Poulides is uniquely qualified to teach this class. He started his photographic life in Athens, Greece while attending high school. He went on to shoot for Travel & Leisure magazine for several years, creating more than a dozen feature articles and several magazine covers. He also shot …
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Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: 9am-3:30pm
There is a whole world of beauty and discovery just out of reach of your regular camera lens. The macro world reveals textures, structures, colors and patterns that delight the eye and can be used to create stunning and satisfying photos.
Many people think that macro work requires specialized …
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The State Fair of Texas has been around since 1886. That’s over 130 years of a Texas Celebration. This year’s fair runs September 27 – October 20, 2019 at Fair Park in Dallas. Be a part of the tradition – after all, it is the year we’re ‘Celebrating Texas Creativity.’
Creative Arts Registration is open! …
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Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9am-5pm
This is for beginners who have a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (or similar) and want to learn how to shoot with more confidence and creative control. This is a hands-on workshop with a small group, live shooting demonstrations and time for your questions. The instructor will cover all …
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for artists applying for ArtsGoggle 2019 on Saturday, October 19.
Artist applications: https://portal.nearsouthsidefw.org/login
ArtsGoggle is Fort Worth’s premier festival of local arts. Attracting a crowd of 60,000+, ArtsGoggle offers live music, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone. Unlike any event in Fort Worth, it …
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The exhibition will run from September 28th to November 30th at the UNT Health Science Center, Atrium Gallery. AWARDS: $3000 in cash and merchandise. Juror: Judi Betts. Prospectus:
2019 Members ProspectusDownload
Work must be water-media on watercolor paper or Yupo. Water-media includes traditional watercolors, acrylics, inks or gouache. No works on canvas or other materials …
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The Visual Art League of Lewisville’s premier competition, Fresh Ideas
2019 is calling for entries. This is a juried competition which is held
at the MCL Grand Theater Art Gallery, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville.
The show runs from July 20th through August 24th.
This competition is open to all Texas artists …
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VAGF’s summer show Artrageous is on view from June 3, 2019, through June 29, 2019, at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200, Frisco TX 75034
OPENING RECEPTION was Sunday, June 9th, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Congratulations to our award winners:
Best in Representational: Juju Bartush
Best in Non-Representational: Buck Buchheister
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Third Thursday’s Art Walk with the Dragon Street Galleries
Dallas Design District, Dallas Tx 75207
The Third Thursday of every month, 5 – 8 PM
Upcoming: June 20, July 18, August 15, 2019
Join the Dragon Street Galleries for Third Thursdays, a monthly casual art walk on the length of Dragon street with different businesses and galleries participating …
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Photography Exhibit Entry is Open to All Each year, the Creative Arts Center sponsors a Photography Exhibit, usually in the month of June. This year is no exception and entries are now open for the exhibit.
Anyone may enter – membership in the Creative Arts Center is not required, though members may enter at no charge …
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JUNE 15 – JULY 13, 2019
OPENING RECEPTION:
SATURDAY JUNE 15, 6:00-8:00 PM
TO INQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABLE WORKS >>>
Erin Cluley Gallery
*NEW LOCATION*
150 MANUFACTURING STREET, SUITE 210, DALLAS, TEXAS 75207
ERIN CLULEY GALLERY is pleased to announce an exhibition by recent University of North Texas MFA graduate Taylor Barnes, SACRED SPACESopening on Saturday, June 15, …
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Series begins July 8
All classes are from 6:30pm-9pm.
Digital photography is only part photography. The rest is all digital which means time spent in front of a computer importing, sorting, selecting, tweaking, tagging, finishing, printing, sharing, uploading and showing your images. Lightroom is the premiere software program that handles all of those tasks with …
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Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 9am-3pm
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 …
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Registration for the Judi Betts watercolor workshop will open on Friday, June 21st. The three-day workshop will be held October 22 thru 24, 2019.
There are only 20 spots available in the workshop.
Registration will be open exclusively to SWA Members beginning on Friday morning, June 21st at 9 am, and then we will …
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Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 9am-12:30pm
There is more camera equipment for sale now than there ever has been before. The explosion of choices is a boon to those who know what they’re looking for and often bewildering for those who just want to buy a good camera! If you’ve ever searched online for photo …
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Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: 9am-5pm
We’ll dig deeper into important technical controls on your camera and then move into the creative aspects of photography including composition and lens choices.
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Light is the essential tool of photography. Deftly used, it defines the forms of objects, delineates details, and even evokes a mood for the viewers of the images we create. But while it envelopes us every day, most of us are unaware of its importance much of the time — much like the air we …
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This open call is seeking photographers exploring the joys of the summer months. We want you to send in a portfolio of your work, up to six images. These images can be themed around travel, landscape, cityscape, portraiture, nature or cultural – essentially a documentation of life throughout the summer. This is an opportunity for …
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ADC Fine Art proudly sponsors ART COMES ALIVE (ACA), an international, juried fine-art competition and exhibit that awards the best emerging and professional artists.
Known as the “Academy Awards for Art,” ACA is embarking on its 10th year of helping artists get their work in front of art-industry professionals such as …
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Pastel Society of the Southwest will have its 38th National Juried Exhibition in October 2019 at Grapevine, TX. Judge and Juror, Dawn Emerson. $1,000 for Best of Show. See onlinejuriedshows for prospectus. Deadline August 7, 2019.
https://www.pssw.info/home/shows-exhibits/prospectus/
We invite you to participate in our juried exhibition and be a part of our quest for the …
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Artists: there’s a better way.
Level up your career. Learn how to build sales and a collector list from our marketing experts. Curate to sell with our friendly guidelines, and meet your next collector in our hip DTLA location just blocks from the LA Art Show, the country’s highest-attended art fair.
Location: The …
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Justin Burns, a Golden Working Artists for Golden Artists Colors, will be giving a FREE 2-hour lecture & demo on June 22, 10am-12pm at Asel Art Supply.
To register, please contact Asel Art Supply at 214-871-2425. Due to parking constraints, attendance is limited to the first 30 registrants. Asel Art Supply 2701 Cedar Springs Dallas, …
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Watercolor class Sat. 6/22/19
9am to 3pm at Shanley House in Granbury. $50.
Sponsored by the Lake Granbury Art Association. http://lakegranburyart.blogspot.com
There are a few seats left — to sign up call Barry Selman @ (432)349-5733 and leave a message, or e-mail him at bselman999@aol.com. We will have lots of fun and learn some new …
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Chisholm Trail Art Association “Art of the Song” Art Show.
This art show will be held October 11th & 12th, 2019, in conjunction with the Nocona Nights Music Festival in Nocona, Texas. The CTAA is excited to present a brand new art show and sale. This is a themed show, all entries must …
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You are invited
FRAN’S Show &
Reception
Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
Fran Chausse White – “Flowering Relationships”
Fran’s Show
June 13 – 22, 2019
Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday
11:00am – 6:00pm
Fran’s Reception
Saturday June 15
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles
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Frisco Discovery Center wants YOUR photography to be featured in our Road Trip Photography Show!
We are only 3 days away from the end of the submission window, and want to encourage all artists to submit up to 5 jpeg images (send to friscodiscoverycenter@friscotexas.gov) by Saturday, June 15th. This show runs from July 2nd …
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Hosted by featured artists: Jo Temming, Julie Shunick Brown, Sallie Dunlap and Cindy Brewer
Saturday June 15, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Gallerie Noir, 4855 Vicksburg St., Dallas, TX 75207
https://gallerienoir.com/
Submitted by Cindy Brewer. Email: cabrewer58@yahoo.com
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center and in conjunction with Art Tooth are proud to present the third annual Art Aid Expo 2019 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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Gallery Show & Artist Reception
May 10 – June 28, 2019
Artist Reception: June 14, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Artist Talk: June 14, 2019, 6.30 PM.
Watercolors & Oil Paintings
ArtCentre of Plano 902 E 16th St, Plano, TX 75074
https://www.artcentreofplano.org/
Michael Holter is an award-winning artist who works in watercolor and oil …
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Youth Art Camp @ Central Arts of Hurst- June 17th – June 21st
Youth Art Camp is a great opportunity to let your youngster’s imagination go wild with creative expression. Multimedia art will be explored, as kiddos will be creating in a live studio all week, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday (Ages 7-17). …
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Being an artist who makes a living is tough. Maddrey PLLC is here to help.
During this discussion, Tom Maddrey will be highlighting 4 things every artist needs to do first when starting their business and when they begin to make money from their craft.
From finding your team to keeping your personal and business …
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Traffic Signal Controller Box Wrap Project (deadline 7/12/19)
The City of Frisco is seeking an artist to create six (6) artworks for traffic signal controller boxes along Main Street in Frisco. The chosen artist will be asked to deliver 6 digital files to a vendor that will print and install the artworks as vinyl wraps. …
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The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) presents Thomas Jordan: Purpose – Path – Persistence at their monthly meeting on June 17 at 7pm. (3rd Monday of the month) Visitors are welcome.
Location:
Frisco Fine Art 7227 Main St. Frisco, TX 75034
For more about VAGF, see their website at https://vagf.org
info@vagf.org
https://www.facebook.com/visualartsguildoffrisco
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Saturday, July 13, 2019 10am – 2pm
(with 30-minute lunch break)
$35 per person – all supplies provided
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Create beautiful marbled papers using this ancient technique!
The oldest and simplest form of marbling paper comes from Japan and …
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Saturday, July 20, 2019 10am-2pm
$65.00 includes Supply Fee
Email to register: junannepeck@mac.com
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX, 75061
What to bring: Apron, Roll of paper towels, Baby Wipes (unscented)
Printmaking and the Spontaneous Mark
Are you curious about prints and printmaking? This exciting workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about a printmaking …
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