ArtNewsDFW Artist Holiday Challenge
Deadline December 15, 2013
Fall and winter are packed with fun holidays that can be stressful, frustrating, heartwarming and exhausting.
Whether a traditional holiday image, or something more conceptual – we look want to see how you feel about the holidays!
Email your entry to ArtNewsChallenge@gmail.com:
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Sharon Giles
Snowy Night
Watercolor/gouache on half sheet wc paper
This old painting of mine reminds of the current ice crisis we’re having now in DFW – that chilly sense of isolation. It’s also the first time that I tried spattering white gouache for snow with a toothbrush.
SharonGilesArt.com
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Cristie Campo returns as the instructor for the free Basic Oil Painting Class; Jan. 2, 9 & 23, 2014. For the supplies needed see the Basic Oil Painting Supply List. And this class is absolutely FREE. The Irving Art Association (IAA) offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
Questions? Contact …
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You’re invited:
Saturday December 14th 1pm-4pm for
An Eagle’s Eye View of Sacred Spaces: Machu Picchu… featuring the Photographic Solo Exhibit of Dr. Ed Gilbert
Plano Art Association’s Gallery@ Eastside Village, 1013 15th Place #105, Plano, TX 75074
http://www.planoartassociation.com/
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http://arthash.com/events/arthash-show-at-white-space-gallery-dallas-texas-art-show.html
White Space is proud to announce ARTHASH, its latest exhibit; representing a cross section of 42 local and regional, emerging and well established artists; ranging from abstract to lowbrow, emanating an array of talent not to be missed. The exhibit will run through January 4, 2014.
An opening reception will be held for …
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https://www.facebook.com/events/461803993928378
Mighty Fine Arts presents “Artifacts of Imagination” featuring new work by Matt Bagley. This show opens Sat. Dec. 14 with a reception for the artist from 6-9pm and will run till Sun. Jan. 19. Swamp Daddy Matt Bagley has returned from his interstellar teleportation travels back to the earthly realm with tales of …
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2014 Class & Workshop Schedule
http://www.kittrellriffkind.com/glassclasses.php
To Register: Advance registration and a depostit of 1/2 is required to hold your place for all classes and workshops. Deposits may be refunded or applied to an alternate class or workshop, until 14 days prior to the start of any class. After 14 days prior to the start of …
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1013 WEST MAGNOLIA AVE.
FORT WORTH, TX 76104 (MAP)
PHONE: 817.899.0024
GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 1P-9P, SATURDAY 10A-5P
http://sinaca.org
Our Open Studio Night for November featured Neal Paustain from UT Arlington. We had a great time working with him and his team. Images from the evening can be found HERE Our walk up workshops …
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Visit Us Fort Worth Community Arts Center
Hours: M-SAT 9AM – 5PM
WEBSITE In the Galleries NEW GALLERY EXHIBITS FOR DECEMBER Receptions for the Artists: POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 6 – 9PM
Exhibits December 6-28
Art Hunger presents Group Show
Artists include: Nick C. Kirk, John Worley, Mike Moffatt, Mandy Hallman, Hannah Taylor, …
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The VAST December meeting had been postponed because of the weather and will take place on Thursday, December 12 at 7pm, same location. vastarts.org
Guest Artist This Month
VAST Member, Deanna Wood
At December’s meeting, Deanna Wood will be demonstrating techniques in encaustic, a medium that was used as early as the fifth …
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ask a crafter17 + 7 videos by thefrugalcrafter . ClassPlan – Moon night oil pastel on black card stock – inadvertent… …
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Our demo artist for Member’s Meeting Tuesday December 17th is the accomplished and talented
… Jennifer Seibert who was a contributing artist in the Collaborations Exhibit will be our guest speaker and demo artist . Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist born in Chicago,Ill raised in Plano TX and lived in Ann Arbor for 10years. Now a returning resident …
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A Seat At The Table: An Exploration Through Artists’ Books Opening Reception this Friday, December 13th from 6-8 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy light refreshments and drinks!
WoCA Projects
2902 Race Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, Texas 76111
info@wocaprojects.com
www.wocaprojects.com
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Please join us for our December Gallery Night Event. New 3D Free Standing Artwork and Artisan Jewelry just in time for Christmas shopping! 115 Eagle Drlve in Denton oxidegallery.com
Enjoy a fun evening with your friends and family while we expose you to some of the best artwork being created by our local North Texas artists.
Eclectic artwork …
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Judy Wilder Dalton
Snowman
6″ x 6″, oil
With all the winter mix freezing, sleeting, snow moving through Texas this weekend, I keep hearing let it snow, let it snow! Which we all know here in Texas that we seldom have a chance to build a snowman. I built this one with paint …
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500X Presents:
Creative Differences: 35 Years at 500X
December 14, 2013-January 5, 2014
Opening December 14 from 7:00-10:00 PM
also….. Closing Reception January 4 from 7:00-10:00 PM
500X Gallery, 500 Expositon Ave., Dallas, Texas 75226
214.828.1111 | 500x.org
HOURS: Saturday & Sunday Noon-5pm, and Weekdays by appointment
Creative Differences: 35 Years at 500X celebrates the 35th anniversary of …
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Rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 13 7-9pm
Collaging
Art by David McCullough
December 7, 2013-January 25, 2014
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, December 7, 2013 (7-9 PM)
Free and open to the public
The six artists in this exhibition have an interest in utilizing new methods to create art collages that are complexly layered and …
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TVAA SIGNATURE EXHIBITION
December 14, 2013 – January 11, 2014
Opening Reception: Saturday December 14th, from 7 – 10pm
LuminArté Gallery presents a distinguished group of Texas based artists in the next TVAA Signature Artists exhibition, which opens on December 14th with a reception from 7-10pm, and runs through January 11th, 2014. Both the exhibition and …
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The O’Keefe Studio – Student show… December Lecture… Help the studio grow; enter a raffle to win a drawing made by Michael! Additional raffle details:
Upon purchasing a raffle ticket the individuals name will be added to an ongoing list where each person receives a number (multiple numbers for multiple tickets purchased). On the evening …
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UPDATE:
The Art of Christmas Giving show will open tomorrow as scheduled. I will be here offering hot chocolate and good cheer, but because of the weather, we are postponing the opening reception till next Saturday, Dec. 14, from 12 noon till 5 pm.
J. T. Martin / The Upstairs Gallery
Upstairs Gallery hosts “The Art of Christmas Giving” Reception on Dec. 7, …
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Dallas’ Enchanted Fairies Studio
Announces Call for Entries for 2015 Calendar
$100,000 goal set for 2015 Enchanted Fairies Calendar benefiting the North Texas Food Bank
Dallas, TX – Dec 04, 2013 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) — Call for entries — children’s photo sessions — for 2015 Enchanted Fairies Calendar benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.
WHO: Dallas’ Enchanted Fairies. Enchanted Fairies …
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The “Latitud Sur” Exhibition at Mokah Art Gallery in Deep Ellum in Dallas. 214-653-0633
Address: 2803 Taylor Street – Dallas – Texas – 75226
In the Life in Deep Ellum Cultural Center building with free parking.
It is an art exhibition by 7 very talented Uruguayan artists from December 7th to January 18th. Closing …
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Please join us for an Arcadia Salon with artist Shafaq Ahmad about her life and work, moderated by curator Ronald Watson.
Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7:00pm
Discussion begins at 6:00pm
Please RSVP at 214-855-7802 or here!
Current Show | Absolute and Infinite: New Interpretations of Islamic Geometric Designs
October 2013 | Absolute and Infinite: New Interpretations of Islamic Geometric Designs opened October 18 at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art with a reception from 5:30-7:30PM. …
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FIRST DATA-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT OF THE HEALTH OF THE NONPROFIT ARTS INDUSTRY RELEASED BY SMU’S NATIONAL CENTER FOR ARTS RESEARCH (NCAR) NCAR Report Is First of Its Kind for the Arts, Built on Most Comprehensive Set of Data Ever Compiled
Study Identifies Performance Drivers and Determines Value of Managerial Expertise
DALLAS (SMU) – The …
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Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden - Sedrick Huckaby: Everyday Glory Exhibitions Opens: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 6:00pm – 8:30pm In Everyday Glory, Sedrick Huckaby continues his quest to aggrandize ordinary people. All the people in his paintings and drawings are from the neighborhood: family, friends, and regulars at the waffle house, barber shop, bar, and convenience …
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These openings are posted courtesy of Jim Mathis from his announcements list: Dallas Art Openings http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DallasArtOpenings/
For more openings, see the Art Events Calendar. (also see Today’s Events in the right hand column on the website.)
And please join Dallas Art Openings on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/385600404834114/
Nice Shows! Enjoy!
“Everyday Glory” by Sedrick Huckaby, at the Valley House …
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dcU IS BACK IN SESSION!
This semester, we’re exploring the rapidly changing world of NEW MEDIA. JOIN US as we learn how technology is expanding the possibilities for today’s artist and transforming the way we experience contemporary art.
WHAT IS dcU?
dc University is a lecture series featuring North Texas college professors. Guest …
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Student Arts Festival
December 4 – 13, Various Locations, Free
The Student Arts Festivals feature the work of over 600 students from more than 40 courses. The festivals take place over two weekends, offering audiences the opportunity to roam from one building to another, taking in classical, jazz, theatre, dance, guitar, piano …
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UPDATE: Dec. 6 & 7cancelled due to weather
Annual Holiday Open House- Navidad Latinoamerica!
Celebrating Christmas Traditions of Latin America
Carpenter Hall
Presented by Irving Arts Center Dec 06, 2013 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Price: Free
The Irving Arts Center will be filled with sugar and spice this Christmas season for …
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Calling all printmakers! Frisco Art Gallery at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, is hosting the second annual exclusively printmaking exhibition, Jan 7-31, 2014. Submit JPEGs of your best prints by 12/20/13 to Paige Prater, Director of Marketing and Exhibits: pprater@friscoarts.org
For entry guidelines, details, and forms, see: …
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The Society of Watercolor Artists presents their 2013 juried membership exhibition from Dec. 2, 2013 through January 25, 2014 at the UNTHSC Atrium Gallery in Fort Worth. Directions.
Juror is Gaile Robinson, Arts Editor, Star Telegram. Exhibits chairs are Mary Stitt and Bob Cook; hanging chair is John James. For more details, see the prospectus.
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