Sharon Giles
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Weekly Classes & Art Activities at the Lake Granbury Art Association
Organized in May of 1972, the Lake Granbury Art Association’s mission is to promote the appreciation, enjoyment and distribution of art. The historic Shanley House serves as our gallery, where we hold our meetings as well as where workshops and classes are conducted. We are located in Granbury, Texas southwest of Ft. Worth. We are …
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February 1st Plein Air Class with Patrick Michael Reeves
This is a reminder that the Patrick Michael Reeves’ monthly plein air class has re opened! We are returning to the beautiful Prairie Creek Park on February 1st where Patrick will give a morning demo and afterwards will work with student’s painting of the beautiful waterfall scene in the attached image. All skill levels …
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North Texas Asian Photographer’s Association Exhibit
Witness stunning photography in this free exhibit from the North Texas Asian Photographer’s Association.
Admission: free and open to the public, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and during performances. Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St., Garland.
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Kittrell Riffkind: Fins, Whales, & Octopus Tales Feb. 1st
Announcing our first show for 2020 — Fins, Whales, & Octopus Tales, a nautical themed group exhibition of contemporary art glass. The show will include works by over 30 artists including Robert Mickelsen, Bandhu Dunham, Mariel Bass, Jennifer Caldwell & Jason Chakravarty, Marc VandenBerg, Lynne Chinn, Jeff Thompson and Mark Abildgaard.Opening Reception Saturday, February 1st, from 1 – …
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Vetro Valentine Glass Classes & Blown Unique Gifts
Valentine Events are Hot This Year!
“Help-Create” Valentine Flowers “Help-Create” Valentine Hearts HOT Date Night Events
More info
Heat up this Valentine’s Day with a unique gift for a unique Valentine!
Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery
701 South Main St. Ste. 103 ° Grapevine …
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Art Classes & Workshops at Irving Art Association
The Irving Art Association (IAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1956, located at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. in Irving, Texas. The two-gallery building is nestled in a lovely park setting.
IAA hosts year-round art appreciation and educational opportunities for artists and the public. The IAA Community Fine Art …
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Irving Art Association Masquerade Ball on March 28
Come and enjoy the merriment of the Irving Art Association Masquerade Ball!
Wear your fanciful mask, enjoy wine and music in the beautiful mid-century modern architectural home of Nancy Buschel & Tom Zielinski.
DOOR PRIZES / PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME
View the beautiful art in our silent art auction fundraiser!
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time 7:00 …
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James Spurlock Oil Workshop Feb. 15
Lake Granbury Art Association Mini Workshops presents
Artist James Spurlock
Saturday, February 15, 2020 1-4 p.m.
Shanley House Studio
$50 – Supplies included
Here’s your chance to paint along with a master artist and teacher. Complete an “X” mountain scene and learn some quick techniques to get you started.
To reserve your spot, mail …
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Jan 29: The Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Third Annual Frank Welch Memorial Lecture
Kevin Alter
The Dallas Architecture Forum
Presents the Third Annual Frank Welch Memorial Lecture
By Nationally and Internationally Recognized
Architect Kevin Alter
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
At the Dallas Museum of Art
Reception and check-in from 6:15-6:55
Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Architecture Forum is pleased to announce the third annual …
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Oil & Cotton: Painting, Printing + Photography workshops
Still Life: Plants, Time + Space
Saturday, Jan 25, 3-6pm
Instructor: Danielle Kimsey
This painting class encourages the exploration of personal expression as students connect to the still life and learn to focus on what story they want to reveal, be it the way light cascades across the leaves, the interaction of color, the movement of the …
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Maureen Brouillette Mixed Media Workshop March 6
The Art Department of the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth is hosting a one day mixed media workshop on March 6, (Friday). We are offering this opportunity to non-members as well as our own members.
Registration is open now and the fee is $125.00. A supply list will be sent following your registration. Contact …
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Purple, Gold and White: Reflections on Women’s Suffrage – call for art for Dallas Heritage Village
1910’s “The Easter Hat”
Purple, Gold and White: Reflections on Women’s Suffrage
DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE
1515 S HARWOOD ST
Dallas TX 75215
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7465
REQUIREMENTS:
Media
Images – Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5
Audio – Minimum: 0, Maximum: 3
Video – Minimum: 0, Maximum: 3
Total Media – Minimum: 1, Maximum: 11
Entry Fee (Purple, Gold …
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Victims of Racial Violence in Dallas – public art call
Memorial for the Victims of Racial Violence in Dallas
Office of Arts and Culture
1925 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7368
Contact Email: kay.kallos@dallascityhall.com
Call Type: Public Art in Dallas
Eligibility: International
Entry Deadline: 1/26/20
REQUIREMENTS:
Media
Images – Minimum: 3, Maximum: 6
Video – Minimum: 0, Maximum: 2
Total Media – Minimum: 3, Maximum: 6
View Site …
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Wild West Contemporary call for entries
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Deadline is Wednesday Feb. 27th at 5 pm CST.
Wild West will be a contemporary and fine art online exhibition that exemplifies the theme of western culture and imagery; including but not limited to “the wild west”, southwestern, traditional, Native American art & imagery, American history art & imagery, ranch art, cowboys/farming, …
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Bus Stop Project – deadline Jan. 29
Mayor’s Star Council is looking for artists that want to help beautify their communities in Dallas. If you are passionate about the Arts, Education, and Dallas history please apply to the Bus Stop Project 2019 Fall Call for Artists RFP.
http://www.mayorstarcouncil.org/callforartists
Deadline: now January 29, 2020
The Mayor’s Star Council (MSC) is issuing a Call …
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Apply for the City of Denton’s pre-qualified public artist list
7265 Pre-Qualified Artist List
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6896
Fee: $45.00 (7265 Pre-Qualified Artist List)
Entry Deadline: 1/26/20
Number of Applications Allowed:
The City of Denton, Texas and its Public Art Committee seek exceptional, established public artists working in a variety of visual media and artistic approaches for its 2020-2022 Pre-Qualified National Artist List. Selected artists or artist teams …
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2020 Bedford ArtsFest call for vendors
Looking for Artist vendors for Bedford ArtsFest. April 4th from 10am-5pm. If you are interested please email pictures of your handmade items to cob.events@bedfordtx.gov
https://www.bedfordtx.gov/274/ArtsFest
FREE Admission and Parking
April 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pet Fair Adopt-A-Thon from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Boys Ranch Park 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford …
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John P. Irizarry & John Lee Hunter Exhibit
JOHN & JOHN
26 January – 28 February 2020
John P. Irizarry & John Lee Hunter Exhibit
West Gallery
Opening Reception: Sunday 09 February 2020 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Please do not miss the opportunity to view the curious and whimsical art of the two Johns. This collection of recent works by the two artists …
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Cuadros de pintura y Manualidades : Miércoles clases en febrero
Workshop with Lupita Padilla – Wednesdays in February – Miércoles clases en febrero
Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 7-9pm
Location : Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by Irving Art Association
Cuadro con pinturas acrilicas y adornados con botones, flores
Y variedad de adornos. El tema sera un Pavorreal y …
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Painting with Texture / Pintura con texturas – Wednesday classes in February
Workshop with Leticia Garcia on Wednesdays – February 5, 12, 19 & 26 : 7PM-9PM BILINGUAL
Location : Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by Irving Art Association
Painting with Texture / Pintura con texturas
Trabajaremos en 2 pinturas con texturas diferentes hechas con bola de aluminio, toalla de papel …
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Doug Walton Workshop March 6-10, 2020
SPRING BREAK 2020 Workshop
DATES: Fri. -Tue., Mar 6-10, 2020 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FEE: $275 for five days; $165 for three days; or $60 per day for fewer than three days. A $50 deposit will hold your place.
817 277-6961
Engage your imagination and fearlessness and create exciting and expressive work with Doug Walton, …
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GUNS in USA call for art
thegallery8680:
will open its doors 7pm Friday 20th | 27th March 2020
GUNS in USA
Call for artists: to submit work of their interpretation of the usage of GUNS in USA.
A great opportunity for you as an artist to give your interpretation of what Guns in USA mean to you.
Artists can provoke thoughts and …
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3D Mixed Media with Jose Hernandez – February classes
Fridays in Feb., 2020 : 7th, 14th & 21st : 7 PM – 9 PM
Location : Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr, Irving 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Come explore the possibilities with Mixed Media Art in this three-session hands-on workshop facilitated by mixed media artist Jose Angel …
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Contour Drawing 2 with Frank Stangle: Thursday classes in February
FREE instruction. $10 materials fee. Registration required.
Dates: Thursday evenings, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 7 PM-9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
IAA Community Fine Art School Classes
Instructor Name: Frank Stangle
Email: Kickrocksstudio@gmail.com
Supply Fee $10: pay at first class
REGISTER (age: 17+ only)
A continuation of …
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Mill House ArtFest call for artists
Calling all artists! Sign up TODAY to guarantee your space
Escape the wind and cold at the first Winter indoor juried art festival at the Cotton Mill in McKinney, Texas. Explore juried art by local artisans showcased against the grandeur of century-old architecture. Food and drink vendors will be available. Once you’ve purchased all the art you can …
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PROVOKE call for art
Submissions are now OPEN for Provoke, to take place at The Continental Lofts Art Gallery in Dallas! Provoke will be an international, contemporary and fine art exhibition, and run from February 24th – April 4th, 2020. Opening reception to be held on February 29th, 7 – 10 PM.
Eligible media include, but are not limited …
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Kim Guthrie: Them There Critters
VALA presents a solo artist show “Them There Critters” Art Exhibit.
Janaury 17 – February 23, 2020
Original paintings & sculptures by Kim Guthrie http://www.kimguthrieart.com
30% of proceeds from Art sales during the HUGS Event on Feb. 8th to benefit HUGS Cafe in McKinney.
The VALA Gallery in the Cotton Mill of McKinney, 610 Elm Street, McKinney TX …
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Oils 2 with Sarah Murphy: Thursday classes in February
FREE instruction. $10 materials fee. Registration required.
Dates: Thursday evenings, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 7 PM-9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Irving Art Association Community Fine Art School Classes
Instructor Name: Sarah Murphy
Email: murphy.sarah430@gmail.com
Supply Fee $10: pay at first class
REGISTER (age: 17+ only)
A …
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Deep Ellum Outdoor Market now weekly
Deep Ellum Outdoor Market; 11am-5pm 2800 Block of Main St between Malcolm X & Crowdus http://www.deepellummarket.com/
(weekly on Saturday except for January)
https://www.facebook.com/deepellummarket/
Interested in joining as a vendor? Fill out an application: https://form.jotform.com/61713947848974
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Heri Bert Bartscht: 100 Years Exhibition Reception Jan. 31
The Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery
cordially invites you to a special reception for
Heri Bert Bartscht: 100 Years
Friday, January 31, 2020
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Sculptures by Bartscht on display at the Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery
Heri Bert Bartscht: 100 Years is a retrospective exhibition of work by the Dallas sculptor Heri Bert Bartscht (b.1919, Breslau, …
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Neither Wolf Nor Dog showings
Steve Simpson the filmmaker behind the landmark Native American themed film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, based on the best-selling novel, here. I wanted to let you know that the film returns to the Fort Worth/Dallas area with 3 more showings at the W E Scott Theatre in Fort Worth on January 19th, the 26th and …
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Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
The Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin and its partners (Texas Health and Human Services Commission & Texas System of Care) just launched the 2020 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest, open now through March 1, 2020. Entry is FREE!
The Texas Mental Health Creative Arts …
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ART SHOW : MARIO GARCIA : Recuerdos – 1.25.20
Paisaje Carolina by Mario Garcia
Mario Garcia: Recuerdos
Opening Reception
January 253:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. at the Upstairs Art Gallery in Arlington TX.
Show ends February 8
brilliantly-colored pointillist paintings
Mario Garcia currently lives in Grand Prairie, where he recreates scenes of his hometown in El Salvador, at the foot of a volcano covered in tropical …
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Deepa Koshaley: Essence of Being opens Jan. 24
Deepa Koshaley is showcasing her latest work in a solo exhibition titled Essence of Being, at Serendipity Labs, Hall Park, Frisco, TX. Serendipity Labs will host the opening reception on Friday, January 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm which will include a live Q&A with Deepa Koshaley led by Community Impact Newspaper Publisher Christal Howard. They will …
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Join Us for a CADD Bus Tour on Saturday, Jan 25
Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas presents
CADD BUS TOUR
Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm For Immediate Release – Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas is excited to announce the January 25th Bus Tour. Initiated in 2010, these popular bus tours offer participants unique access to Dallas’ most esteemed sites for contemporary art. …
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Using our Google Calendars
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