Thursdays in Oct. 01, 08, 15 & 22 : 7 PM – 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Note: Construction on Puritan Dr. is blocking routes from the west — see Directions for alternate routes throughout 2020-21.
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Come and receive instruction on …
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Bilingual class with Leticia Garcia
Wed., October 7, 14, 21 & 28 | El Miércoles, Octubre 7, 14, 21 & 28
7 PM to 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Learn how to draw animals. We will work on 2 or 3 animals per lesson and final lesson …
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On display in the Irving Art Association’s West Gallery through the month of September are the current (and beautiful) works of Raquel Gregory, acrylic and mixed media artist. Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Email Address: rgregoryartworks@yahoo.com
Raquel’s Web Site Address: www.1-rachael-gregory.pixels.com
About the artist:
Raquel began drawing at …
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Since 2001, each summer Irving Arts Center has held a non-juried exhibition featuring art created by our Art Connection members. Artwork by students and professional and non-professional artists of all ages has hung side by side in the beautiful Main Gallery and the adjoining Courtyard Gallery. The opening reception and awards ceremony has been a …
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Saturday, Oct. 10th : 10 AM – 4 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Alla prima or wet-on-wet is a painting technique in which layers of wet paint are applied to previously administered layers of wet paint. By the end of the workshop …
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Fridays – Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Come explore the possibilities with Mixed Media Art in this four-session hands-on workshop facilitated by mixed media artist Jose Angel Hernandez. By the end of …
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Sat, September 12, 2020 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$75
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
This will be a hybrid class either face to face or virtual. We will be airbrushing with Golden Paints. I can provide the paints and surfaces and some …
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Irving Art Association presents the annual show by the Tuesday Painters group, currently on display in the large gallery. Participation in the show has been expanded to members of the new Thursday Art Group. The show includes 54 artworks — beautiful examples of many different art media and styles.
The gallery is open by …
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Lunch & Learn!
It’s FREE to get art smart! Lunch & Learn at Irving Arts Center has gone virtual! Every Tuesday from 12-1:30 pm, an informal adult education program meets weekly on Zoom to discuss art topics that tie into current exhibitions at Irving Arts Center galleries. Videos, lectures, peer presentations and guest speakers are some …
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Thursdays – Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Have fun with Halloween creativity in this four-session hands-on workshop led by Michele Quarton.
Students will create 2 Halloween witches using the ancient magic medium …
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Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020 – 7 PM-9 PM |
El Miércoles, Septiembre 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – 7 PM to 9 PM
Jayce Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Clases de arte en Espanol – Lupita Padilla
Instructor Name: Lupita Padilla
Email: lupitapadilla@gmail.com
Supply Fee …
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Saturday September 19th :10 AM – 4 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Alla prima or wet-on-wet , is a painting technique in which layers of wet paint are applied to previously administered layers of wet paint. Used mostly in oil painting, the …
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Thursdays – Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Come explore the possibilities with Mixed Media Art in this four-session hands-on workshop facilitated by mixed media artist Jose Angel Hernandez. By the end of …
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Fridays in September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th : 7 PM – 9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Welcome! We’ll have some fun each Friday learning how to make abstract art.
My name is Aidan: As a former school teacher and abstract artist, I’ll …
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20th Annual Members Show Call for Entries
Registration Opens July 20!
Irving Arts Center welcomes entries this month to its 20th annual Art Connection Members Show. This annual non-juried exhibition is open to all current Art Connection members who wish to participate. This year’s exhibition will be an online exhibition, with eligible entries judged for …
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The Irving Art Association is starting up its affordable class series in a limited fashion due to the quarantine. Limit of 10 artists: registration required – no drop-ins! Click here for information & registration (open to DFW-area artists age 17+.).
Classes offer FREE instruction, but a materials fee is required. In August, the fee will be …
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Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – contact John at snakehunters@gmail.com LIMITED TO 10 ARTISTS
Come paint with us! All media are welcome — crafters too! This group is open to the public and free, but registration is required for July and August sessions. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. Oil painters, …
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Making a Basket with Leticia Garcia
Wed. in Aug 5th & 19th : 7pm to 9pm. BILINGUAL!
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Trabajaremos en una manualidad y crearemos una canasta hermosa.
Seguiremos las normas de cuidado de Covid 19 y distanciamiento social. Máscara facial se …
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Clases de arte en Espanol – Lupita Padilla
Wed., August 5 & 19 | El Miércoles, Agosto 5 & 19
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Clase basica de pintura .Trabajaremos en 2 lienzos similares a las fotos con pintura acrilica todos los Miercoles del mes de Abril.
Debido a …
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Cezanne’s delightful garden flowers will inspire you to create your own flowers using his post-impressionist style. Two sessions on Thurs., August 6th & 20th.7-9pm
All supplies provided. Instruction is free but there is a $20 materials fee.
RESERVATION REQUIRED – Students are required to wear a mask and will have a temperature check before entering …
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The Fourth Urban Artist Market will be held on July 17-18 at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas. The Urban Artist Market features the work of more than 75 regional artisans from a variety of disciplines in an indoor environment.
“Local art is a vital contributor to the growth of a community and its …
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UPDATE –
In the interest of safety for visitors and staff, the decision has been made to delay the opening of Irving Arts Center’s galleries, which had previously been scheduled to open to the public July 1.
While a revised opening date has not been set, Irving Arts Center will continue to offer virtual …
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Clases de arte en Espanol – Lupita Padilla
Wed., July 8 & 22 | El Miércoles, Julio 8 & 22
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Irving Art Association
Pintura Decorada con botones y pintura tematica del dia y la noche con pintura acrilica.
Painting Decorated with buttons and theme painting of …
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FREE to enter. $300 IN AWARDS! ENTER ONLINE
The tradition of having an annual members awards show goes back 65 years to the founding of the association. To continue it during this time of quarantine, we are hosting the show online as a virtual gallery. (We do plan to open our gallery again in September.)
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Dear Friends of the Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery,
I hope you will join me in congratulating this years’ graduating art students!
Three cheers for Veronica Barrera, Jamie Gardner, Michelle Gonzales, Stephanie Janysek, Richie Peña, Lucy Starhia, Agnieszka Rostkowski, and Emily Wingert!
I would like to invite you to view this virtual art showcase of their great …
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The Texas & Neighbors Exhibition is an annual collaboration between the Irving Art Association and the Irving Arts Center. This exhibition we are celebrating its 35th year.
This year the gallery exhibit will be a virtual exhibition only, due to the temporary closing of the Irving Arts Center for the quarantine (it was scheduled to …
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Art Adventures Summer Camps
Kids ages 4-16 zoom into summer with real time on-line art classes starting as low as $35. Supplies not included; camp supply kits available for purchase.
Time Travels Through Art 2020 Virtual Summer Camps: June 8 – July 24
This summer campers will experience “most excellent “ time travel adventures …
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Call for Art
Calling all IAA members and local artists! Irving Art Association has been asked to collect art to thank our Baylor Scott & White nurses for all their service in the current epidemic. Let’s send our appreciation to those who serve in the front line and risk their lives.
Create a small work …
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Gallery Updates regarding COVID-19: Open by appointment + online
Dear friends of the Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery, We hope that this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Like many galleries around the country, and in accord with the response by the University of Dallas to the concerns of COVID-19, the Beatrice M. …
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3/16/20 COVID-19 Facility Updates As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop we want to update you on the current status of our facilities.
Update 3/16/20 The CDC has updated their guidance on mass gatherings. In keeping with the CDC’s most recent guidance of 3/15/20 that in-person events consisting of 50 people or more …
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Exhibit dates: March 1st to March 27, 2020
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Reception and award ceremony on Sunday 15 March, 2-4pm
Mirror in Mirror: Persian Art Exhibit
It is a great honor for our community of artists to showcase artwork reflecting the open theme of Iranian …
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FREE instruction. $10 materials fee. Registration required.
Dates: Friday evenings, Fri., Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 – 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: Rani Verma
Email: ranverma49@gmail.com
Supply Fee $10: pay at first class
REGISTER (age: 17+ only) …
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Registration is officially open for two IAA Copic classes on Saturday, March 21st at the Jaycee Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, in Irving.
Copic Club will be held in the morning from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and a beginner Copic 101 class will be held in the afternoon from 1 – 3:30 p.m.
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A figure drawing class — learn to draw the live, clothed, model every Thursday night in April 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30.
Drawing supplies will be provided, but if you have favorite drawing tools, bring them. A $10 materials fee will be collected at the first class.
Dates: Thursday evenings, Thurs., April 2, 9, 16, …
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Figurative 202: Solo Exhibition
Drawings, paintings, mixed media works by Allison Gillies– Professor of Art at North Lake College.
Reception: Tuesday, March 10th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at the Art Gallery at North Lake College. Exhibition runs through April 8, 2020.
FREE parking and free to the public. Gallery is located in the P …
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