Sharon Giles
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Calls for Art around Texas
Calls to artists around the state of Texas from the listing services CallforEntry.org and PublicArtist.org.
Name of Call: Request for Qualifications and Acquisitions: Houston Arts Alliance & United Airlines
Eligibility: City: TX: Houston
Budget: $847,000
Deadline: 1/6/19
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND ACQUISITIONS HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE & UNITED AIRLINES
Project: …
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Arlington Visual Art Association 43rd Regional Exhibit call for entries
2019 Call for Entries,
AVAA, Arlington Visual Art Association
43rd Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit
See the AVAA Website at www.Arlingtonvisualarts.com.
February 4th – April 8th
Reception, February 22nd, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Bob Duncan Community Center Art Room, 2800 …
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North Texas Artists Invited to Apply for Moss/Chumley Award
MEADOWS MUSEUM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018 MOSS/CHUMLEY NORTH TEXAS ARTIST AWARD
DALLAS (SMU) — November 5, 2018 — The Meadows Museum, SMU, is accepting applications now through January 31, 2019, from area artists for the Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award. The award is given annually to an outstanding North Texas artist who has exhibited professionally …
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McKinney’s Arts in Bloom 2019 applications due Dec. 12
Arts in Bloom 2019
SHOW DATES: April 12-14, 2019
Location: Historic Downtown McKinney TX
Application Deadline: 12/7/18 Midnight CST
Apply through Zapplication at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6922
Produced and sponsored by McKinney Main Street in conjunction with the City of McKinney, Arts In Bloom takes place in Historic Downtown McKinney and features 150 juried …
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The Bath House seeks art for the 25th anniversary of the El Corazón exhibition – deadline Dec. 11
Entries Deadline:
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Applications close at 11:59 PM, Mountain Time Zone
Exhibition Dates: February 2-March 9, 2019
The Bath House Cultural Center and exhibition curator, Jose Vargas, invite visual artists to submit entries for the 25th Annual El Corazón art exhibition.
Since 1993, Mr. Vargas has organized the …
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2019 Oak Cliff Film Festival call for submissions
The best weekend of the year is back June 6-9th 2019. We hope you’ll all join us then as we feature exceptional filmmaking, as well as the best of Oak Cliff’s theatre and art venues, restaurants, bars, and small businesses.
CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPENWe would love for you to submit your film to the Oak Cliff Film Festival! We seek …
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The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Announces New Public Program, MODERN BILLINGS
With the support of Clear Channel Outdoor, the Education Department of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth announces a new public program, MODERN BILLINGS. Using space from Clear Channel Outdoor as programming sites, Assistant Curators of Education Jesse Morgan Barnett and Tiffany Wolf Smith work with visiting artists to situate imagery and text onto …
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Michael Holter’s 7 Steps to Watercolor Landscapes DVD
Local watercolorist Michael Holter has issued another watercolor instruction DVD available from Creative Catalyst.
For a limited time it is available at a discounted price at https://ccpvideos.com/products/mh1d
Michael Holter: 7 Steps to Watercolor Landscapes
$49.95 (later $69.00) You Save 27% ($19.05)
Artist: Michael Holter
Producer: Creative Catalyst Productions
SKU: MH1d
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TX Studio presents Creative Resident Gallery Dec. 19
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Join us in celebrating the work of the talented 2018 TX Studio Creative Residents. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Oak Cliff Brewing Co. and Grassroots Kitchen, as you experience a curated selection of artwork created in The TX Studio.
We’re also excited to …
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Dallas Contemporary turns Forty!
This year, Dallas Contemporary turned 40 years old!
Since 1978, DC has been providing the North Texas community with FREE cutting-edge exhibitions and dynamic educational programming. We like to think that we are Forty & Fabulous. What makes us so fabulous? In 2018 alone, we increased our visitor attendance by 20%, debuted knockout, original …
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Unique Holiday Shopping Experience in Downtown Arlington Dec. 8 -23
Happy Holidays Pop-Up Market
Do you still have some difficult to buy for people on your holiday shopping list? Check out the unique, one of a kind handmade items from local artisans for that perfect gift or a treat for yourself.
Brought to you by 817ArtsAlliance and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, the Happy Holidays …
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Arlington Museum of Art presents Hiroshige: Along the Eastern Road
Hiroshige Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido
This exhibition features 55 revolutionary wood-block prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), recording the scenic views along the famous “Eastern Road” that linked Edo (now Tokyo) with Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital of Japan. This popular series, known as the Fifty Three Stations of …
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RECKONING | ANNABEL LIVERMORE & MARY MCCLEARY opens Dec. 8 at KHFA
December 8 – January 12, 2018
Kirk Hopper Fine Art is located at 3008 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75226 in the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
Kirk Hopper Fine Art is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition for artists Annabel Livermore and Mary McCleary (in cooperation with Moody Gallery, Houston). Reckoning, curated by Susie Kalil, brings together two fiercely …
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Dec. 7 Art Receptions at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center
https://www.fwcac.com/
1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM. The Arts Center will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24th & 25th for the Christmas Holiday and Monday and Tuesday, December 31st & January 1st for New Year’s.
Artist Receptions December …
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December Craft Workshops at Flea Style
Flea Style December Workshops!
Flea Style
3009 Commerce Street
Sunday, December 9, 2018 and Thursday December 13, 2018
2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
Check out two December workshops coming up at Flea Style!
Pressed Flower Workshop with Pressed Flower Crafts
Sunday, December 9
Learn how to turn fresh flower petals into beautiful …
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Kettle’s 14th Holiday Presence Exhibit
In this season of celebrations, Kettle Art presents Holiday Presence #14, our annual art and gift show featuring small works and unique, artisan-crafted pieces, made exclusively by local artists.
The exhibit runs through December 24. Watch for special announcements throughout the exhibit, such as artists collaborating on-site, updates on new items, impromptu parties, pop-ups, …
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Craft Guild’s 2018 Annual Meeting Dec. 8
Come to the Guild’s Annual Membership Meeting on December 9 The Guild’s annual membership meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9, from 2 to 4 pm at the Guild. This is your chance to meet our board of directors, learn what’s new and what’s next at the Guild, and enjoy some holiday spirit …
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Plano Arts District December Events
Check Items Off Your List at Mistletoe Market
Stuff your stockings at the 2nd Annual Mistletoe Market in Downtown Plano! On Sunday, December 16 from 12 – 4 PM, the shops and restaurants in the arts district will have promos and special offers to help you cross those last-minute items off your list.
Bring …
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December 8th Openings @Artspace111 – Tomlinson: Vecinos and Print Shop
Opening Reception | December 6, 2018| 5 – 8p Exhibitions on Display | December 6, 2018 – February 2, 2019 Artspace111 | 111 Hampton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 With Vecinos, Ron Tomlinson explores the qualities of humanity through a variety of aesthetic interpretations and expressions. The exhibit showcases a number of silkscreen print editions that …
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Spirit of the West opens Dec. 7 in Weatherford
Weatherford Art Association and the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center of Weatherford, Tx are hosting a western art show called “Spirit of the West” this December through January at the Doss Heritage Center.
Randy Meador will judge this show and 6 Awards of Excellence and a Best of Show will be awarded for cash …
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500X openings on Dec. 8
All exhibitions will be hosting an opening reception Saturday night 12/8 from 7-10pm
500x Gallery, 500 Exposition Ave, Dallas, Tx 75275
Co | Action Main Gallery – Downstairs
500X Gallery will host eight artists in Co | Action, an exhibition showcasing work between artist pairs representing four universities in the DFW area. At some point in …
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Vetro Glassblowing Help Create – Ornament
‘Tis the season for fun and FLAMES…
Extreme Onament Help Create!
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Traditional Ornament Help Create!
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Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery
701 South Main St. Ste. 103 ° Grapevine TX 76051 ° 817-251-1668
Explore Vetro’s Website: http://www.vetroartglass.com/
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Vote until Dec. 3 for MAG and MAY mural art
bit.ly/magandmay
Art South and Hudgins Companies, owner of the Mag & May apartments, have partnered to commission 20 murals at the Mag & May apartment community under construction at 315 W. Magnolia Avenue. That’s right beside Fixture, at the corner of W. Magnolia Avenue and May Street. Earlier this year through a public call for qualification, Art …
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Margaret Sullivan jewelry show and fortune telling at Webb Gallery
Margaret Sullivan and her amazing jewelry are coming to town!! at Webb Gallery, downtown Waxahachie TX
Sunday, December 9th 1-5pm
please join us a for fun day of hanging out with Margaret and jewelry shopping!
The image above showsjust a taste of what she’s bringing
…..and join us at the majestic 100W in downtown …
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December CADD news: bus tour, openings, continuing exhibits
December Openings & Other Events Visit our Website December 1 – Openings & Events CADD Bus Tour CADD Bus Tour Saturday, December 1, 2018 11:00am – 3:00pm Purchase tickets here! Conduit Gallery Noodle in the Wind: Jeff Gibbons Opening reception: December 1, 6:00-8:00pm On view through: January 5, 2019 Conduit Gallery Roman Candle: Michael Roch …
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Last weekend for Hanks, Pham, 500Xmas, and more
Last weekend for all exhibitions, gallery will be open Saturday/Sunday 12pm to 5pm
500x Gallery, 500 Exposition Ave, Dallas, Tx 75275
500Xmas
Main Gallery – Upstairs
Just in time for the holiday, all 500x members are displaying series of small works for sale in our upstairs main gallery space. All works are specially …
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National Shop Local Artists Week
Invest and celebrate the artists in your communities this holiday season.
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/promotion-and-recognition/visibility-campaigns/national-shop-local-artists-week
From December 2 – 8, 2018, we ask the creative field to join together in communities across the country to promote the sales of the work of local artists and to promote to all consumers that art—including tickets to events and organization memberships—make …
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VALA presents FACES – opening reception Dec. 7 in McKinney
The ‘VALA Gallery’ in the Cotton Mill of McKinney Is pleased to present:
“FACES”
Nov. 28th 2018 through Jan 6th 2019
Gallery is open weekdays from 9am-5pm, and on Saturdays when no private events are happening. Visitors of the VALA Gallery will not be allowed in during Private Events at the Cotton Mill.
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Bonny Studio/ Encaustic Center BIG Student Art Show Dec. 1st
The Bonny Studio and The Encaustic Center Artists exhibition
is coming up Saturday, December 1st: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. As many of you know, this is a huge event and lots of fun! For those of you who are new, you’ll have a blast getting to meet everyone and seeing the studios transformed …
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Dan Rizzie: Bird on a Blade opens Dec. 1 at Barry Whistler
DAN RIZZIE:
BIRD ON A BLADE
Barry Whistler Gallery closes off the year with Bird on a Blade, Dan Rizzie’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. This exhibition is the culmination of Rizzie’s collaboration with Grammy award winning musician Rosanne Cash. The two created a book featuring Cash’s song lyrics and Rizzie’s images.
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Association of Grand Prairie Artists meeting & Sarah Graham demo on Dec. 3rd
Association of Grand Prairie Artists meeting – December 3rd Beginning at 6:30 pm this Monday, December 3rd at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Program – The demonstrations at our meetings are intended to be interactive, informative and educational Attendees sit close to the artist and observe in detail how they work. There is …
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22nd Annual La Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibit opens Dec. 1 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
The 22nd Annual
La Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition
Curated by Jose Vargas
December 1, 2018 – January 3, 2019
Reception: Dec. 1, 6pm – 8pmThis popular annual exhibition honors The Virgen de Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico. Since 1992, Jose Vargas, the curator of the exhibition, has invited talented and …
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RAW: Dallas presents Holiday RAWk Dec. 4
RAW: Dallas
SUPPORT LOCAL ART
When: Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Where: House of Blues Dallas
2200 N Lamar St , Dallas, TX
Details: 21+
Time: 6:30pm
Purchase tickets: http://www.rawartists.org/dallas/holidayrawk2018/
$22 presale and $30 at door
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Steve Miller: 2-Day Oil Landscape Painting Workshop Jan. 11 & 12, 2019
January 11 & 12, 2019 (Friday & Saturday) 9am – 4pm
Cost: $120 (includes $25 nonrefundable deposit)
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
REGISTER NOW – Payable through PalPal or by check
This 2-Day Workshop will focus on three foundations of oil …
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Mark Smith: The Signal Series opens Dec. 1
Opening Reception Saturday, December 1, 2018 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the holidays with champagne and new works by Mark Smith!
http://www.williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com/gallery90.htm The Signal Series, an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Texas artist Mark Smith, will be on display December 1 through January 12 at William …
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