Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 - Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
What's happening in art in the North Texas area (with emphasis on nonprofit visual arts groups). Find out where to go to appreciate, create, meet or learn about art!
Note: For the complete calendar see the Fall 2009 Art Events Calendar.
Don't forget to check out our new features: Art in DFW Gallery on Flickr, the Art Groups DFW Group on Facebook, and DFW Art Feeds using Toluu.
Deadlines
Nov. 30 - Hunting Art Prize ($50,000 to a Texas artist) http://www.huntingartprize.com/
Nov. 30 - Kennedale Art in the Park Festival (artist booths) http://www.kennedaleartsfestival.com/
Dec. 1 & 2 - DeSoto Art League 2009 Member's Only Art Show, DeSoto City Hall (deliver artwork) http://www.desotoartleague.com/
Dec. 1 - Oak Cliff Artist Markets, Ice House Cultural Center, contact Sal Barron at 214-946-2035. $25 table fee
Dec. 5 - Richland College juried art show, “Water: More of Less” http://www.richlandcollege.edu/artandscience/WaterMoreOrLessProspectus2009.pdf
Dec. 31 - VAST 42nd Annual Arts Exhibition 2010, Visaul Arts Society of Texas (slides/digital images) http://www.vastarts.org Info: vast.assistant@gmail.com
Jan. 9 & 10 - 2010 EXPO at 500X Gallery, Dallas (deliver artwork) http://500x.org
Jan. 25 - Texas Visual Arts Association Open Show, TVAA Gallery, Dallas (images on CD) sharihornish@yahoo.com http://tvaa.org
Jan. 22 - Society of Watercolor Artists 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition (jpegs on CD) http://swa-watercolor.com
Jan. 31 - Border Art Biennial 2010 / Bienal Fronteriza de Arte 2010; El Paso Museum of Art http://www.elpasoartmuseum.org/ http://www.callforentry.org
For more calls for entries and other artist opportunities, see Fall 2009 Artist Deadlines or Dallas Arts Revue or Art&Seek.
Events (Art Walks / Studio Tours, Festivals & Art Sales, Art Lectures & Conferences, Fundraisers and Paintouts)
Nov. 27 – Dec. 19 - Artist Holiday Market, Arts Council of Henderson County, D. Samuel Neill Gallery http://www.acofhc.org/
Dec. 3 - Bishop Arts District First Thursday (art, food & culture) http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/
Dec. 3 - First Thursdays, the Dragon Street Association in the
Dec. 5 - Dallas Arts District Alliance Arts District Stroll, a free guided tour on the first Saturday of every month http://www.artsdistrict.org/
Dec. 4 - Fort Worth First Fridays http://www.fwada.com/
Dec. 4 & 5 – Annual Jingle Bells on Bishop, 6-10pm. Bishop Arts District, Dallas, Texas http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/
Dec. 4 & 5 -Silver Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, 109 Industrial St, Denton, TX 76201 http://www.danssilverleaf.com/
Dec. 5 - The
Dec. 5 - The Blue Yule. McKinney Avenue Contemporary http://www.the-mac.org
Dec. 5 - 11 - UT Dallas Fall Arts Festival, Richardson http://www.utdallas.edu/ah/events/detail.html?id=1220061101
For more events, see Fall 2009 Art Festivals and Special Events, Winter 2009-2010 Art Festivals and Special Events, and Art&Seek's Fairs & Special Events page
Meetings & Demonstrations
Associated Creative Artists (ACA)
http://www.geocities.com/acadallas/
(1st Tues., Dallas)
Dec. 1 – Holiday Party
http://www.dsvc.org/
(1st Wed., Dallas)
Dec. 2 – Aaron Draplin
Lancaster Art Club
http://www.lancastertxlib.org/about/artclub.htm
(1st Tues.)
Dec. 1
Quilter's Guild of
http://www.quiltersguildofdallas.org/
(1st Thurs.,
Dec. 3 - Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob
Southwestern Watercolor Society
http://www.swswatercolor.org/
(2nd. Wed.,
Dec. 6 - Annual Christmas Party, Artists’ Showplace 2 PM
Texas Area Artists, Mesquite Arts Center
http://texasareaartists.blogspot.com/
(1st Sun.,
Dec. 6
Texas Visual Arts Association (TVAA)
http://www.tvaa.org/
(1st Mon. Board Meeting, Dallas)
Dec. 5 – Christmas Party
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco,
http://www.visualartsguildoffrisco.org
(1st or 2nd Tues., Frisco) –
Dec. 1 – Christmas Party
Visual Arts League of
http://www.visualartleague.org/ or http://VALtex.blogspot.com
(1st Tues.,
Dec. 1
Visual Arts Society of Texas,
http://www.vastarts.org/
(1st Thurs.,
Dec. 3 - Jennifer Way Art History
For the schedule for weekly ongoing art activity groups, see Painting, Drawing & Critique Groups.
Exhibit Openings & Receptions
Allen Heritage Center Museum
http://www.allenheritage.org/
Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 – "Remember When"Art Exhibit & Sale
ArtCentre of Plano
http://www.artcentreofplano.org/
Nov. 28 – Jan. 2 - Painting with Class II
Artists Showplace,
http://artistsshowplace.com
For special exhibits see website
Dec. 4 – 31 – The Sky is the Limit; Reception, Dec. 4, 6-9 pm
Bathhouse Cultural Center, Dallas
http://www.bathhousecultural.com/
Dec. 5 - Jan. 30 - Dallas Arts Revue 30th Anniversary Show (and Backroom invitational); show opening
Brookhaven College Forum and Studio Galleries, Farmers Branch
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/instruction/bcsa/art/events.aspx
Dec. 1- 9 : Forum & Studio Gallery: Studio Art Classes 3: painting, sculpture
http://dallasartsrevue.com
Dec. 5 - Jan. 30 - 30th Anniversary Show (and Backroom invitational);
DeSoto Art League, DeSoto City Hall
http://www.desotoartleague.com/
Dec. 2009 - DeSoto Art League Member Show.
http://www.eisemanncenter.com/
Dec. 2 – 27 - Colorfully Speaking: Paintings by Jill Nonnemacher
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
http://www.fwcac.com/
Dec. 4 – 29 - Continuing Herself, Judye Williams, 1938-2008; Reception: December 4, 6 - 9PM
Dec. 4 – 29 - 2009 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show; Reception for the Artists: December 4, 6 - 9PM
Granville Arts Center,
http://www.ci.garland.tx.us/Home
Dec. 2 - Feb. 28 - GISD Art Faculty Exhibit
Irving Art Association, Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
http://www.irvingart.org/
Dec. 6 – Dec. 22 - IAA Non-juried Members Exhibit (east & west)
http://www.irvingartscenter.org
Dec. 1 - 31 - 17th Annual Holiday Exhibition and Tree Decorating Competition, Main Gallery
Pastel Society of the Southwest
http://www.pssw.info
Dec. 5 – Jan. 9 - Artwork from PSSW National Member Show;
http://www.planoartassociation.com/
Oct. 28. - Jan. 8 – 41st Annual Members Show; Reception & Awards Fri, Dec. 4,
http://www.tvaa.org/
Dec. 1 – 15 - 4 W S Group Show (Diane Reader Dorn, Donna Watson, Sunny Jacquet & Mary Strange Blossom Morris)
http://www.twu.edu/visual-arts/galleries.asp
Dec. 1 & 2 - Clay Underground Ceramic Sale and Pioneers in Design Wrapping Paper Sale; 11am to 1pm each day; Foyer / Fine Arts Building
Dec.1 – 5 - April Hays / BFA Exhibition / East Gallery and Jessica Wilson / BFA Exhibition / West Gallery; Reception: Dec. 5, 5:00-7:00pm
University of North Texas Galleries,
http://gallery.unt.edu/
Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 - Printmaking Bfa Seniors: Lightwell Gallery; Design 1 2-D Show: North Gallery
Dec. 1 – 4 - Watercolor Exhibition: Cora Stafford Gallery
http://www.uta.edu/gallery/
Nov. 30 - Dec. 12 - Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
500X Gallery
http://www.500x.org/
Dec. 5 - 27 - Rebecca Carter & Thomas Feulmer; Opening Reception: Sat., Dec. 5,
For more gallery openings see
DallasArtsRevue's Arts Calendar
Joel Sampson's Dallas/Fort Worth Art Gallery Openings
Pegasus News' Arts Event Openings
Classes & Workshops
Because classes and workshops require prior registration, see these listings:
Fall 2009 Classes and Workshops
Guide to Art Instruction at Galleries, Art Schools, Artist Studios and Arts & Crafts Stores
KERA's Art & Seek: Classes and Workshops Click or Art or Craft under Browse
Upcoming workshops:
Artisan's Studio-Gallery, Farmers Branch
http://artisansstudio.com/
For classes see the website
Dec 7, 14 - Kochan: Watermedia/Collage 2 Classes $100
Dec. 19 - Brotherton: Patinting Aspen & Pine in Snow
Association of Oriental Artists (TAO Arts)
(Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving)
Thursday Painters, most Thursdays at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving
Fall 2009 Chinese Paint Brush Oriental Watercolor Workshops; Instructor: Brandy Thomas; Time: Thursday 10:OO - 12:00 demo and step by step instruction. 1:00 - 3:00 demo and practice; Cost: $30.00; Location: Jaycee Center for the Arts, 2000 W. Airport Freeway (hwy. 183), Irving; To register: E-mail Brandy at breddthomas@swbell.net
or call 972-931-1900.
Dec. 3 - Subject: Panda.
Dec. 10- Subject: Poinsettia.
Craft Guild of Dallas
http://www.craftguildofdallas.com/
For classes see the website
Dec. 6 - Morgan; Needle Felted Surface Embellishment
Creative Arts Center of Dallas
http://www.creativeartscenter.org/
For classes see website
Dec. 3 - Monoprints; Instructor: Susan Giller
Dec. 5 - 6 - Enameling; Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
Dec. 12 - Creating A Sacred Vessel; Instructor: LIZ LONDON
Dec,. 12 - Books & Buckles; Instructor: Katrina Doran
Encaustic Center, Dallas
http://theencausticcenter.com/
For ongoing classes in wax painting see website
Mecca on Main
http://www.meccaonmain.com/
See classes on website
Stamp Asylum
http://www.stampasylum.com/
Society of Watercolor Artists, Fort Worth
http://swa-watercolor.com
Dec. 8 - Laurin McCrackin's seminar "Tips From A Pro"; Luibel Hall at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107; contact senichols@flash.net
Texas Lettering Arts Council
http://txlac.org angie@txlac.org
Trinity Arts Guild, Bedford
http://trinityartsguild.org/
For classes and painting groups see website
Upstairs Art Gallery, Arlington
http://upstairsartgallery.com/
For classes see the website
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