August 10 – 30, 2019
Reception and Memorial on Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm
Irving Art Association Gallery
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
The Irving Art Association is proud to honor the memory of former IAA President Beverly Fuqua (Koehler) with an exhibit of over 50 works of her art …
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Saturday, September 21 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75015
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Fee: 25 Registration – pay by Pay Pal
Register – pay $25 by Pay Pal
Let’s wake up!
Open to all adults.
Come and …
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A few spaces left!
Saturday, September 21 2019 10am – 2pm
(with 30-minute lunch break)
$35 per person – all supplies provided
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Create beautiful marbled papers using this ancient technique!
The oldest and simplest form of marbling paper …
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Quarterly Fine Art Skills Workshops:
Review the basic skills and techniques of fine art: painting, drawing, painting, and mixed media. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Class fee $25 per session. Pay by PayPal or check.
All students must be registered and 18 years of age.
REGISTER ONLINE – PAY $25 BY PAYPAL OR …
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September 1 – 27, 2019
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving TX 75062
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Formerly a national show, the show is open to area artists, with no shipping. Online entries (NO IMAGES REQUIRED) are due Thursday, August 29, by midnight with drop-off on Saturday, August 31 10am-2pm. Up …
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Japanese Haiku and Woodcuts–
Describing Nature Through Poetry And Art
September 7, 2019 10am-2pm
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
About the instructor:Junanne Peck is an interdisciplinary artist, with printmaking as her primary art form. Peck is a Demo Artist for Akua Ink. She is a …
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Send your Poem with or without an illustration
Curated by Junanne Peck / junannepeck@mac.com
All Submissions remain the property of the artist
All submissions will be on display at the Irving Art Association’s Gallery along with “Voice and Vision” Art Exhibit
August 25 – September 27, 2019
Free Theme, Technique, and size
No …
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Registration is officially open for our next Copic Club class. It will be held at the Jaycee Arts Center in Irving on Saturday, August 17th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This month, we’ll create a beautiful birthday card for someone special in your life using this elegant floral image by Simon Says Stamp. We’ll …
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The Heritage Senior Center in Irving will again host a Senior Arts Festival in August. The Center will exhibit art by senior citizens 50+ all month. Reception will be Thursday, August 1st, 6:00-8:30 pm and will feature demonstrations by art instructors and musical entertainment by senior citizen musicians.
Address: Heritage Senior Center, 200 S Jefferson …
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Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 10am-2pm
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving, TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Fee: $65.00 paid by Sept 20, 2019 to : Junanne Peck, 5620 Blueridge Dr.Fort Worth,TX 76112
Some supplies included
RSVP required junannepeck@mac.com
http://junannepeck.com
214-336-8526
What to bring: Old Jeans, Jean jacket, denim shirt
…
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This annual, non-juried exhibition is open to all current Art Connection members who wish to participate. Eligible entries will be judged for cash awards in three categories: Youth, Non-Professional and Professional. An overall “Best of Show” prize will also be awarded. http://www.irvingartscenter.com/art-makers/visual-arts/call-for-entries/
Exhibition Dates: July 27-Aug 24, 2019 2019
Reception and Awards Ceremony: …
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Dates: Thursday evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019 – 7 PM-9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Irving ArtAssociation Community Fine Art School Classes
Instructor Name: Marie Maines
Email: rm_maines@hotmail.com
Supply Fee $10: pay through PayPal or mail a check by 8/22/19
REGISTER (age: 17+ only) Instruction is …
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Dates: Thursday evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019 – 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: Zakehia Uscanga
Email: Zakehia@yahoo.com
Supply Fee $10: pay through PayPal or mail a check by 8/22/19
REGISTER (age: 17+ only) Instruction is …
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Hot Wax Cool Art with Encaustics
Saturday, August 10, 2019
10 am – 4 pm with lunch break
Fee $75 Supply fee included
Call: 214-336-8526 email: junannepeck@mac.com to register
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
This introductory one-day workshop in encaustic painting will …
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Saturday, July 20, 2019 10am-2pm
$65.00 includes Supply Fee
Email to register: junannepeck@mac.com
deadline to register is July 17th
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX, 75061
What to bring: Apron, Roll of paper towels, Baby Wipes (unscented)
Printmaking and the Spontaneous Mark
Are you curious about prints and printmaking? This exciting workshop offers participants a unique opportunity …
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June 30 – August 9, 2019
Reception: Sunday, July 14 2-4pm
FREE & open to the public
East Gallery, Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving TX 75061
The annual exhibit by the Tuesday Painters group, composed of artists that meet every Tuesday from 10:30 am — 3:00 pm. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Participating …
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Submit your art for the 2019 Senior Arts Festival! FREE!
The Heritage Senior Center in Irving will again host a Senior Arts Festival in August. The Center will exhibit art by senior citizens 50+ all month. Reception will be Friday, August 2nd, 6:00-8:30 pm and will feature demonstrations by art instructors and musical entertainment …
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Images of the Big Bend and Other Vast Spaces
Photography Exhibition on view 30 June 2019 – 26 July 2019
RECEPTION 14 July 2019 2:00 – 4:00 PM free and open to the public
West Gallery, Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
About the …
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Saturday, July 13 10am-2pm $75
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Explore working in acrylic/mixed media to create dimensional dandelions on canvas in an exciting fireworks display of color and form. Learn which tools to use, and step by step procedures to create this style …
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Zine Workshop and Eraser Carving with instructor Junanne Peck
Saturday, July 6 10am – 1pm
Fee: $65.00 Pay by check or cash (all supplies included)
Please RSVP by July 1, 2019
junannepeck@mac.com or 214-336-8526
Zine is short for Magazine
We will be making Zines that are dedicated to artwork, poetry, cartoons, editorials and short stories. We will have several …
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Friday, June 21, 2019 6-9 pm. A 3-hour workshop.
Fee: $65.00 All supplies included
Please email to RSVP by June 17th — Instructor Junanne Peck at junannepeck@gmail.com or 214-336-8526
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving, TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Tin is common material used in the …
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Instructor John Hunter is offering a chance at a scholarship worth $175 to attend his workshop on July 20th. It will be held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving.
The purpose of this workshop is NOT for me to teach you to paint like me. The purpose of this workshop is …
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“ACRYLIC PAINTING MADE EASY”
Saturday, June 22, 2019 10am – 3pm
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
TO REGISTER contact Ruben Contreras at rreras11121@att.net
Learn to paint a beautiful landscaping the easy way, the right way!
Whether you are a beginning artist who decide to turn your …
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Clase de dibujo básico donde aprenderá a dibujar figuras humanas con una técnica fácil.. Material incluido.
Please REGISTER for both sessions June 19 & 26, through this link: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/zN88adfh7B
Basic drawing class. You will learn how to draw human figures with an easy technique. Supplies included. FREE
Art instructor Lety Garcia. Contact her at …
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June 1, 2019
Fee: Morning session only, 2 hours, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $40
Full day: 4 hours, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm , ½ hour break , 12:30 – 2:30 pm $75
The Irving Art Association at Jaycee Park will host Donna Chambers, pastelist, for a one-day workshop open to all artists who …
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May 18 – June 16, 2019 at the Irving Arts Center
The Reception & Awards Ceremony for the 34th Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the Irving Arts Center. Exhibit catalog: 2019TxNCatalog_WebrDownload
Best of Show was awarded to artist Amy Werntz for her oil “The Shopper”. The IAC Award …
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My Ceramic Art Jewelry Class at North Lake College is open for registration. Only $63 for 7 weeks and more than 21 hours making beautiful jewelry with fine porcelain clay. We master different surface decorating techniques and finish the process with high quality low and high fire glazes.
The easiest way to register if you cannot go to NLC …
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A group exhibition Sum of All Parts, featuring a compelling group of work from the University of Dallas fine art graduate students in a variety of media. The exhibition showcases work by Genevieve Armstrong, Jamie Gardner, Michelle Cortez Gonzales, Brian Hensen, Natalie Lambert, Denise Lange, Richie Peña and Terri Wilder. This exhibition will run …
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You’re invited to the Reception & Awards Ceremony held Sunday, May 19th from 2-5 pm in the Main Gallery of the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062.
73 works of art from artists in five states will be on display May 18 – June 15, 2019. The Irving Art Association will present $8,300 …
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Review basic photography skills, techniques, and current photo trends. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Class fee of $25. Students must be registered and 18 years of age.
Meeting times: (this is a repeating class — choose May 11, July 13 or Oct. 12 to attend)
May 11 [Saturday] – 10 – 2, small gallery …
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The Irving Art Association Members Meeting for May will take the form of an Art Fair Make & Take — we’ll host various art activities honoring Cinco de Mayo: creating Mexican luminaries, printmaking using Mexican-theme stencils and more.
The combined art fair / meeting / reception takes place on Sunday, May 5th from 2-4 …
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Saturday, April 13th 7-9pm at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062
This is your chance to meet the jurors and learn how they select art. This year you will hear from the perspective of art gallery owners. We’ll also present a slideshow of the work that was selected to …
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Due to popular demand… Copic 101 is back!
Do you love coloring beautiful images? Have you heard about Copic alcohol-based art markers, but have no idea what they are or where to start? Or maybe you even own a few of them, but can’t seem to get the results you want on your own?
Copic …
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Making Monotypes mini-workshop! Easy prints with dramatic results
FREE instruction – $5 supply fee. Easy and fun to do!
Friday, April 19th. 7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm) – held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
This class will provide a basic introduction …
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The University of Dallas Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery is proud to announce the group show Of a Feather featuring artists Kathy Boortz, Isabelle Du Toit, Billy Hassell, Mark Messersmith and Melodee Ramirez.
The exhibition showcases the rich relationship between birds and the artists who love them. Birds have long held a prominent place …
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