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Mother’s Day Paint & Plant Party May 6

Mother’s Day Paint & Plant Party

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift? Join local artist, Rachel Milliken, as she guides you through designing and painting your own, unique concrete planter. Wrap up your unique creation for Mom or give her the gift of a fun experience when you sign up together. You’ll start with a planter hand-made by Rachel, add your own creativity, then top it off with soil, colorful gravel, and a succulent plant.

Sunday May 6, 2018 (the Sunday before Mother’s Day), 1-3 pm
$45 per person or $80 for two people
Children age 7 and older are welcome with mom
Registration is limited to 30 people
Sign up at cedarsarthouse.com

Submitted by Saul Torres. Email: sautorrestx@gmail.com

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Artists for Animals presents 7th Annual Concert for Kindness March 11

45 DFW Artists Come Together to Benefit Operation Kindness

Concert for Kindness to be held March 11

Who:

Artists for Animals and Operation Kindness

Artists for Animals – Dallas-based nonprofit that brings artists, musicians, writers and animal lovers together to support North Texas animal rescue charities

Operation Kindness – North Texas’ original and largest no-kill animal shelter

What:

Artists for Animals’ largest event, now in its seventh year, Concert for Kindness is a multimedia performance with 45 Dallas-Fort Worth area artists. The event features classical music and jazz from some of the area’s finest musicians along with dance, stunning photography and art starring Operation Kindness’ cats and dogs – all available for purchase. The event includes a silent auction featuring rescue animal artwork, gift baskets, and drawings and paintings from the advanced life drawing students at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Cocktails, catered hors d’oeuvres and desserts are served. WFAA/Channel 8 meteorologist Colleen Coyle will serve as master of ceremonies.

Highlights include:

  • Musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, including Principal Oboe, Erin Hannigan
  • Photography by Teresa Berg
  • Brian Piper Jazz Trio
  • Dallas Harp Duet
  • Beatbox flute player, Jemini Lee
  • Dallas Symphony Young Strings
  • Performances by students of the Meadows School of the Arts of Southern Methodist University
  • and more!

When:

Sunday, March 11

6 p.m.

Where:

Dallas Moody Performance Hall [MAP IT]

2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201

Cost:

Individual tickets are $100 and include the performance, refreshments, cocktails and catered hors d’oeuvres. Sponsorships are available. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://squareup.com/store/artists-for-animals.

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About Artists for Animals:

Artists for Animals – a Dallas-based, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit – raises funds to support the homeless pets of Texas. Co-founded by professional photographer Teresa Berg and Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Oboe Erin Hannigan, Artists for Animals combines the many talents of North Texas artists, sculptors, musicians, writers and animal lovers in support of animal rescue charities through yearlong events, special programs and fundraising. Artists for Animals distributes financial grants to area nonprofit organizations focused on homeless animals. For more information, please visit https://artistsforanimalstx.com/.

 

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Submitted by Marisela Martin. Email: marisela@trizcom.com

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[Art Exhibition] Aún Recordamos Aquel Hogar (We Still Remember What Once Was Home)

Art Room Presents “Aún Recordamos Aquel Hogar” (We Still Remember What Once Was Home)

March 2 – March 28, 2018

Reception: March 24, 2018; 6 – 9pm

An investigation into the use of place as a character in visual narrative, through the artwork of five contemporary LatinX artists, featuring Albert Alvarez, Fernando Andrade, Ruth Buentello, Joe De La Cruz, and Jenelle Esparza. Curated by Sean FitzGibbons.

http://fwcac.com/?exhibition_detail/5750

Fort Worth Community Arts Center

 

Submitted by Jonathan Levy. Email: jlevy@artscouncilfw.org

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Centering Abstraction: Lael Burns, Sophia Ceballos, Gwen Meharg, Adam Palmer – Reception Feb. 25

Centering Abstraction

Lael Burns, Sophia Ceballos, Gwen Meharg, Adam Palmer

Gallery 414 and guest curator Barbara Koerble present Centering Abstraction featuring metroplex artists Lael Burns, Sophia Ceballos, Gwen Meharg and Adam Palmer. Centering Abstraction will close on February 25 with a reception from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. At 2:00 pm, there will be a panel discussion by the artists and curator, moderated by gallery director John Hartley. The reception and panel discussion are free and open to the public. This exhibition runs through Sunday, February 25, 2018.

Centering Abstraction features the work of contemporary artists Lael Burns, Sophia Ceballos, Gwen Meharg and Adam Palmer. The artists work in a variety of media with vibrant color, but drawing is at the core of their practice. Layering of media is also utilized in many of the artworks. In the context of this exhibition, the artists have used abstraction as a centering device with which they have given voice to their varied artistic expressions.

Gallery 414

414 Templeton Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76107

 Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends and by appointment

www.gallery414.org

817-336-6595

Submitted by Barbara Koerble. Email: koerble@netzero.net

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Solo Show [Down]; Runners Up Show opens Feb. 2

Fort worth Community Arts Center is proud to present Solo Show [Down]; Runners Up Show. This exhibit features the work of Amy D. Herzel, Nimmy Melvin and Padaric Kolander, and was juried by Jennifer Casler Price who has been the curator of Asian and non-Western art at the Kimbell Art Museum since 1993. Opening Receptions on February 2, 2018, at our satellite gallery, Art7 Gallery, from 6 – 8pm, and the show runs until February 27, 2018.

For more information about this exhibit, please visit: http://www.fwcac.com/?exhibition_detail/5702

The Art7 Gallery is located at 2831 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Please direct any question to Karen Fulton, Art7 Gallery manager, at kfulton@artscouncilfw.org

Image: Padaric Kolander, Or Shut Up, 42 inches x 46 inches

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Call for Entries from Grackle Art Gallery

Grackle Art Gallery – call for entries in all media including performance and installations for two group shows, April 14th and May 12th. Send images including title, size and media/proposals to grackleartgallery@gmail.com.

No fees and no commissions.

Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: grackleartgallery@gmail.com

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20 Under 20 opens Jan. 11, 2018

The Allen Arts Alliance is excited to present the Annual “20 under 20” juried art competition, showcasing 20 emerging artists under the age of 20 from throughout Collin County. This year, Comerica Bank is sponsoring the prizes to be awarded to the top 3 artists, who were selected by the Artist Selection Panel composed of professional local artists who volunteer their time to judge this competition. The work of these talented young artists will be on display at the Allen Arts Alliance Blue House Too Artspace in Watters Creek from January 11th through January 28th, 2018.

The Arts Alliance received 382 submissions of original artwork from 82 emerging, young, artists, under the age of 20 from; AllenISD, LovejoyISD, PlanoISD, WylieISD, McKinneyISD and Collin College. For a complete list of the 20 selected artists please visit the Blue House Too website.

“20 under 20” is a juried art exhibit showcasing 20 emerging artists from Collin County. The selected 20 artists have to be under the age of 20 as of January 28, 2018, and are competing in all types of media. The Allen Arts Alliance is awarding monetary prizes to the top 3 finalists. flyer: Press Release 2018 20 under 20 competition

This year’s 20 finalists are (in alphabetical order):

Aanchal Mohapatra, Alyssa Gould, Amanda He, Anusri Gunde, Austin Galletti, Deborah Bushland, Elijah Ruhala, Esther Cho, Grace Xiao, Josie Baxley, Kendra Huang, Kevin Fang, Khyathi Gowkanapalli, Oleg Alexeev, Rigoberto, Rocky Sahoo, Ryan Gene Irwin, Safaa Alimi, Tad Greenwald, and Xinyue Shi

Opening Reception

Come celebrate these amazing young artists with us, see who the top 3 finalists are, and enjoy some treats on us

Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Exhibit Dates and Hours

Friday, January 12, 2018 through Sunday, January 28, 2018

Wed – Fri: 2 pm – 8 pm

Saturdays: 1 pm – 9 pm

Sundays: 1 pm – 6 pm

Thank you to Comerica Bank for sponsoring the prizes for our top three artists!

Oleg Alexeev – Eve -1st place winner

Aanchal Mohapatra – Draped – 2nd place winner

Deborah Bushland – Squint

Eli Ruhala -The Paper Crown

Submitted by Blue House Too. Email: bluehousetoo@allenartsalliance.org

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Florals & Fonts Class with Emily Henney

Get on the trend of florals and fonts with artist Emily Henney! Learn step by step how to paint pretty fonts and floral swags using acrylic paint on canvas.

Located: 111 East Bridge Street, Granbury Square

682-936-4443
All supplies are included in class! Please register your seat today at: http://www.atg-studio.com/special-events

Submitted by Andrea Taliaferro-Taylor. Email: againstthegrainartstudio@gmail.com

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Artsy Kids: Masters of the Renaissance

Celebrating the art of the masters for kids! Join us for 6 weeks, enjoying 3 master artists and over 12 take home projects. We will focus on art appreciation, coupled with art history & skills practice. Teaching studio artist Heather Mac will be leading students through active, hands-on projects to awaken their joy in creating, learning & loving art. Classes are open to children ages 6 to 12 year’s of age. Seating is limited to 8 children per class. Sign-up now to reserve your child’s spot! (Classes DO NOT build on previous week’s lesson, so you can join classes at random, anytime) December to January classes will focus on Masters of the Renaissance: Leonardo Da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, and Albrecht Durer.

Artsy Kids: Masters of the Renaissance
12/18, 12/29, 1/5, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 Times: 1:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Book for the full 6 weeks at http://www.atg-studio.com/special-events for discounted rates!
6 week class is $60
Individual class $12 per class

Submitted by Andrea Taliaferro-Taylor. Email: againstthegrainartstudio@gmail.com

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45th Edom Art Festival Oct. 14 & 15

 

Edom Prepares for 2017 Art Festival

EDOM, TX –For more than 45 years, the small artists’ community of Edom in East Texas has hosted a festival for working artists presenting their talents to an appreciative audience of gifters and collectors.  The festival is the premier art show in East Texas.  High quality art, fine crafts, live music and great food & wine fill the festival grounds behind the resident artists’ studios on the one main street in town, Farm to Market road 279.

This year’s festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15.  Admission is free.

Visit the resident artists’ studios on the main street, for which Edom is well known.  While in town for the festival, visitors can enjoy local restaurants, The Shed and Jamie’s Café, and tour the gardens of Edom: Blue Moon Gardens, Blueberry Hill farms, and Glenda Mae’s Daylily Farm.  The “artistic” atmosphere of Edom brings forth the “creative spirit” in everyone who visits.

Edom, an easy day trip from the metroplex, is located halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, 10 miles south of Interstate 20.  Go to visitedom.com for a detailed schedule of events, local lodging and a map.

CONTACT:—–Beth Brown, 903-852-6473, edomartfest@visitedom.com

Submitted by Zeke & Marty Zewick. Email: zekeandmarty@zekeandmarty.com

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Gooder – Group Show in Various Media Oct. 7 at Grackle Art

Grackle Art Gallery – Gooder- Group show in various media by Aaron Roe, Sami Cline, Heather Bird, Liz Johnston, Jimray Scott, Eddie Brassart, JoeArt LaBerge, Rosalie Kobetich, William Seybold, Aaron Hutchinson, Cherisha Norman and Darlene Watson.

Musical artists: Eric Osbourne, Tortuga Redfro and Rebecca Jozwiak.

Sat, Oct 7th, 7-11pm. Free.

The Grackle Art Gallery is located on the Fort Worth’s cultural district’s west side in the heart of Arlington Heights at 4621 El Campo, FW, 817-615-0681, Gallery Hours: by appointment and scheduled gallery shows from 7p.m. to 11p.m.

http://grackleartgallery.com/

Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: lindalittle631@gmail.com

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Oil Painting Workshops in Grapevine, Keller, and FRANCE!

Learn to loosen up and go bold with vibrant, clean color! My July 2018 workshop in Le Vieux Couvent, France is open to Oil and Acrylic painters, beginners to seasoned! (Early Bird Special ends September 30, 2017. )

Texas oil painting workshops coming September 29-30 (2017); November 10-11 (2017), and January 12-13 (2018). For more information, click here https://chrisbrandley.com/workshops

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Fort Worth Art Collective at The Grackle Art Gallery

The Grackle Art Gallery, a non-profit art space, presents the Fort Worth Art Collective, a group of professional artists working in a variety of media, featuring Rachel Barminski Bounds, Bill Barter, Lou Chapman, Sherri Woodard Coffey, Lisa Cunningham, Mike Cunningham, Cynthia Lewis, Linda Little, Vicki Owen, Allison Proulx, Susan Sitzes, Pam Stern and Bernardo Vallarino.

Saturday, Sept. 9th, noon to 11:00pm – artist’s reception 5-8pm

4621 El Campo Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

http://grackleartgallery.com/

 

Submitted by The Grackle Art Gallery. Email: grackleartgallery@gmail.com

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Soda Heads – a group show at The Grackle Art Gallery

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Group show of amazing, established local artists as well as some exceptional young and up and coming ones. Come for the art, stay for the music. Saturday, May 13, 7-11pm

Featuring Elaine Taylor, Anthony Marcus Black, Heather Bird, Bailey K Chapman, Areysi Mendoza, Christopher De La Paz, Jyoti Ahmed, Rowan Barnard, Terry Horn, John Ashcraft, Katelyn Townsend, Aaron Hutchinson, Cindy Flint and Brianna Burnett.

Musical artists: Ella Rinn Brown, Jack Dingler and Rebecca Jozwiak

GRACKLE ART GALLERY  http://grackleartgallery.com/
4621 El Campo, FW. Free. 817-615-0681.

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Opening Reception for the 2017 Merging Visions Exhibition May 21

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You are invited to the Opening Reception for the 2017 Merging Visions Exhibit, on Sunday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the University of North Texas’ Lightwell Gallery, 1201 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201.  As an added feature during the reception, 15 of the poets will read one of their poems while an image of the art paired with their work is being shown. The public also is invited to cast a vote for which of the poets and artists created the best ‘pairing.’ A tally of the votes will determine which of the top 3 poets and artists will receive the “People’s Choice Award” for this year.

This exhibition is a joint effort from members of the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) and the Denton Poets’ Assembly (DPA).  It is an exhibition of art paired with poetry. This is the ninth year for this collaborative art and poetry exhibition. This is the first year that the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design has joined as a co-sponsor and host of the event.

 This beautiful exhibit contains 44 works of art and 44 poems. Each piece of art is hung beside a poem with which it is paired. Either the artist or the poet initiated the process of ‘pairing’ their works. Various art media, such as paintings, drawings, imaginative fiber or textiles, prints, and photographs, comprise the works from 38 VAST artists. A wide range of poetry from 24 of the DPA poets completes the ‘pairings’ in the exhibit.

 To commemorate the works in the exhibit, VAST and the DPA have published a 100 page catalog, entitled “Collections,” in which all of the exhibited works are displayed. This year the Denton Benefit League granted funds to assist VAST in the catalog’s production. A limited number of catalogs will be available for purchase at the reception.

For the past 6 years, volunteers from VAST and DPA have accomplished the remarkable task of producing both an exhibit and its accompany color catalog. The catalog also underscores the basic theme of this endeavor, that collaboration and new perspective benefit everyone. Through it, the artist, the poet, and the viewer continue to share the ‘voice’ these two forms of art lend to each other.

The Denton Public Library and the Special Collections Department in the University of North Texas Libraries have archived single copies of each consecutive issue of the catalog.

After the reception, those wanting to see the Merging Visions Exhibit can visit the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry, Denton, TX, from May 22 through June 27th, during Gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon – 8:00 pm

Please join us in celebrating these written and visual arts.

Submitted by Rebecca Barham. Email: rebecca.barham@unt.edu

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Craft Guild of Dallas Summer Classes

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http://www.craftguildofdallas.org/2017-summer-classes

  • Bookbinding & Leatherworking
  • Clay
  • Drawing & Painting
  • Glass
  • Metals
  • Youth Art

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Craft Guild of Dallas May Workshops

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http://www.craftguildofdallas.org/workshops-2/

Craft Guild of Dallas
Valley View Center
13331 Preston Road
Dallas, TX  75240

972-490-0303

info@craftguildofdallas.com

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Vitrograph Projects

Learn how to pull glass from a vitrograph kiln and use that glass to create one of a kind art pieces.

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Intro to Leatherworking
Intro to Leatherworking

The basics of leatherworking are covered to create and design leather goods, such as wallets, purses, dog collars, teddy bears, etc…….

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Fused Glass Drop-Out Vase
Fused Glass Drop-Out Vase

Drop out! Words you never want to say unless you are talking about a beautiful glass technique!!  An elegant fused glass……..

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Fused Glass Bubble Dish
Fused Glass Bubble Dish

Wondering how to create wanted bubbles in glass?   Bubbles are another way to make your fused glass projects unique…………

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Trees, trees.......Let's Paint Trees!
Trees, trees…….Let’s Paint Trees!

Paint colorful and free-form stately oaks, gnarly ancients, graceful crepe myrtles or fantasy trees……your choice.  Using the innovative……….

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Trees, Trees........Let's Paint Trees!
Trees, Trees……..Let’s Paint Trees!

Paint colorful and free-form stately oaks, gnarly ancients, graceful crepe myrtles or fantasy trees……your choice.  Using the innovative Touch……..

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Fused Glass Stringer Vase
Fused Glass Stringer Vase

The beauty of woven fabric, but it is really glass! This elegant stringer vase makes a lovely addition to any home or a fantastic gift.

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Vitrograph Projects
Vitrograph Projects

Learn how to pull glass from a vitrograph kiln and use that glass to create one of a kind art pieces.

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An Evening in Pottery
An Evening in Pottery

Ever wanted to play with clay, but don’t want to commit to a bunch of classes?  This fun evening class is just for you! Designed to introduce a basic understanding……..

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Twigs, Strips, Tiles & Chips
Twigs, Strips, Tiles & Chips

Create four beautiful glass pieces during this one day workshop with glass pieces you cut yourself.  Projects include a twig vase……….

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Polishing & Finishing
Polishing & Finishing

Finish your handmade jewelry like a pro with the techniques taught in this one day workshop.  Learn how to texture “by hand” and “by machine”…………

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Frisco Fine Art Presents “The 10” April 28 & 29

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Frisco Fine Art is building a brand new masterpiece in Stonebriar Center. Not only do we feature beautiful collectible art and modern master works, but we also exhibit work by some of the finest emerging talent in North Texas. Join us from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, as we introduce ten emerging artists you need to know – each with an amazing story:

  • Buzzy Gamble
  • Cesar Llamas
  • Christina Yielding
  • Daniel Padilla
  • Karl Melton
  • Mary Galbraith
  • Maria D’Azucena
  • Kathy Metcalf
  • Storey Diaz
  • Simon

 

Frisco Fine Art/Masterpiece Gallery

2601 Preston Road, Suite 2002

Frisco, Texas 75034

Stonebriar Center, upper level next to Dillards

214-872-1917

https://www.friscofineart.com/

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Submitted by Jimmy Smith. Email: events@friscofineart.com

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“Miami Meets Frisco: Maria Teresa D’Azucena at Frisco Fine Art Gallery

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Frisco Fine Art/Masterpiece Gallery welcomes contemporary abstract artist Maria Teresa D’Azucena in the exhibit “Miami Meets Frisco”, which runs through April 30. A reception to honor the artist will be held on Friday, April 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A native of El Salvador, Azucena received an education degree and ran a successful school before moving to Miami, where she studied painting under such well-known artists as Alberto Pancorbo and Baruj Salinas.  Working primarily in mixed media, she is inspired by nature and figures from her Latin American culture.

Her vibrant, colorful work has been featured in solo and group shows around the world, and she is represented by galleries in New York, Miami, Paris, and beyond.  She currently serves as a director of Art Projects USA and shares her passion for art with children.

https://www.friscofineart.com/

FRISCO FINE ART GALLERY

Stonebriar Centre Mall Frisco

Upper Level ~ Next to Dillard’s

2601 Preston Rd, # 2002  Frisco, TX 75034

info@friscofineart.com Tel. 214.872.1917

Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm

 

Submitted by Jimmy Smith. Email: events@friscofineart.com

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The 33% – Artists from the Cultural District March 25

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Join us this Spring Gallery Night 2017 at the Grackle Art Gallery to experience art, culture, and live music. A mix of phenomenal local artists with works guaranteed to dazzle the senses will be showcased.

The majority of people who work at fine art museums are active artists. Museums are powered by artists.
The Grackle Art Gallery is hosting this show in honor and celebration of this truth. The idea for this show originated from staff at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art where we chose the theme Works on Paper and Photography to tribute the great Works on Paper and Photography collection that sets this museum apart in the Fort Worth Cultural District.

In creating this show, we are enriching the community of Fort Worth by promoting these local artists with a space to show work together.

This show has been curated by Allester Vinteers and Shane Green, both passionate and recognized local community artists.

We give special thanks to the folks at The Grackle Art Gallery for granting us the opportunity to use their space and to everyone else who’s helped us make this a reality!

This is a free event. Come join us to support the local Art Community.

FUN, FRESH, ALIVE and HERE!

*The show itself will be on view by appointment starting on the 19th of March. We are also having a Matinee the day after Gallery Night, Sunday, March, 26th from 12-3pm.

Here’s a list of the amazing musicians who will be playing live at our Art Show during Spring Gallery Night 2017!!!
*Swirve
*Canyon Kafer
*Jeff Dazey
We give special thanks to Clint Niosi for arranging this line up of awesome musical talent!

Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: lindaslittle@att.net

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Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint | Hailey Herrera

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Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, in this exhibit of abstract watermedia paintings Hailey Herrera integrates freeform lines and shapes; finding her inspiration from nature and her surroundings. Unless she has a specific theme in mind, she begins with some calligraphic lines without a preconceived idea of result. In the process of interplaying lines and shapes spontaneously, an idea emerges and the painting reveals something new to which her intuition and emotion responds. This spontaneous decision process leads to a fascinating and unconventional result.

The work displayed at Elm Street Studio is an ongoing study of experimentation in watermedia abstract painting.  Please join us at Elm Street Studio in Keller, TX for a complimentary reception and meet the artist on Friday, March 24 from 6 to 8 pm. For more information and to see images of Herrera’s work, please visit www.ElmStreetStudioKeller.com. Fresh Paint: Watermedia Abstracts by Hailey Herrera will be on display through April 27, 2017.

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Submitted by Shelly Hye. Email: shelly@elmstreetstudiokeller.com

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Artist Appreciation Happy Hour at The Artists Showplace Gallery Jan. 20

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Join us for happy hour on Friday, January 20, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., as we celebrate our local artists, who add so much beauty and diversity to our gallery. Enjoy wine and light refreshments, meet the artists, and browse 12,000 square feet of contemporary and traditional fine art, including original paintings by local, national and international artists, handcrafted jewelry, art glass, and more.

Artists’ Showplace Gallery

http://theartistsshowplace.com/
Spanish Village Shopping Center, 15615 N Coit Rd #230, Dallas, TX 75248

Submitted by Shari Landa. Email: sharilanda16@gmail.com

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Sparks Studio New Spring 2017 Classes & Workshops

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Sparks Studio Art Classes – Enjoy Life to the Fullest!

Review the ‘Quick View of Classes’ below then visit SparksStudioArt.com for complete descriptions, prices and photos of each class.

Call 817-266-3085 or email suzannebmcneill@hotmail.com for class sign up.

SPARKS STUDIO OF CREATIVE ARTS
509 W. Main St., Arlington  SparksStudioArt.com
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November at 500X Gallery| Opening Nov.12th

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November Member Solo Shows
November 12th – December 4th, 2016
Opening Reception November 12th, 2016 | 7-10 pm
A show featuring the work of:
Kalee Appleton
Valerie Powell
James Talambas
500X Gallery, 500 Expositon Ave., Dallas, TX 75226  http://500X.org
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Kalee Appleton
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In a continued effort to reexamine the objecthood of photographic backdrops used in mainstream portrait studios, Appleton conceptualizes the photographic backdrop by making these large format backdrops the focal point within a real world landscape as well as using them as backdrops for additional backdrops. While with previous work a similar approach explored the parallel use of early digital landscape photography often appearing on computer monitors coupled with digital manipulation techniques, this new work explores a straight photography method as well as a nostalgic approach by referencing the final product of mainstream portrait photography and the customary act of cutting images from a gridded portrait sheet for distribution to family and friends.
Valerie Powell
Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure is a solo exhibition highlighting a colorful collection of drawings and small sculptures that explore the idea of wandering. Inspired by the book series of the same name, Powell continues to investigate the human condition using shrinkable plastic as her primary medium. Powell creates playful narratives which invite the viewer to visually wander through a series of imagined spaces while being encouraged to make their own conceptual connections. Travel inspired imagery inform the series of drawings, while mapping specific memories inform the series of small hanging sculptures in the exhibition.
James Talambas
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Composer, producer, dj, and installation artist. He owns and operates New Media Recordings, a production company and creative venue on the south side of Fort Worth. Talambas does original scores and sound design for a number of films, and has recorded, produced, programmed, mastered, and arranged for a variety of local, national and international artists in a myriad of genres. Talambas consistently employs technology, improvisation and space into the pieces he composes, creating site specific, and musician specific electro-acoustic works.
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Michael Farmer
Bury Them Breathing
Michael’s work is based on recent and historical social topics such as race, war, immigration, and politics. His goal is to show the viewer an entangled web of similarities through historical and present models of social dynamics. Thus embracing the viewers gaze, warming them up to the cold world that exists around them.
Downstairs Project Space
An exhibition curated by Clint Bargers
Upstairs Project Space
Arbitrary Ambition – curated by

Rachel Livedalen
Works by Michelle Bonilla, Nicole Bosley, Carlee Cox, Sam Granado, Joelle Nagy and Olivia Nucci.

Arbitrary Ambition uses traditional craft techniques in order to subvert stereotypical ideas of gender.  Embroidery, crochet, and domestic objects are used as a means to discuss the problematic associations of craft and femininity.  Stereotypically a site of feminine production and labor, craft is devalued within the art market and thus occupies a lower position within the cultural hierarchy.  This show aims to elevate the position of craft through its interdisciplinary use, shift in scale, and aggressive attitude.  The artists featured in the exhibition are all undergraduate students at TCU enrolled in the course, Feminist Concepts and Strategies in Studio Art.

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Creativity in November at Sparks Art Studio – Register for classes now! Plus Africa Beadazzled Art Party

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Creativity in November

The holidays are drawing near. A refreshing art class is a good way to relax as you enjoy creativity. Take time for yourself or create a valuable handmade gift with an inspiring class.
FREE EVENT –  Africa Beadazzled – Wildlife – Maasai beaded jewelry

africa-beading-72Saturday November 5 – 10:00am – 12:00,   with Suzanne McNeill-Sparks

  • Party featuring a Slide Show of photos, Suzanne’s Sketchbook of Africa, Beaded Jewelry, and Safari Stories.

Suzanne Sparks just returned from a month-long visit to Africa.  From Ngorongoro Crater to Victoria Falls to the Sarengeti to Karen Blixen’s home (from the movie ‘Out of Africa’), she traveled to visit villages, National Wildlife Parks and five different countries.  Suzanne stayed in tent-cabins and tracked wild animals in the ‘bush’.  Visiting traditional tribal peoples in their villages and hearing stories of their culture was enlightening.  Suzanne returned with her collection of  authentic tribal beaded jewelry and textiles.  Come and visit while Suzanne shares her adventures.  The slide show begins promptly at 10:15.  FREE but please call 817-266-3085 to let us know that you are coming.  We want to be sure to have enough cookies and punch.

QUICK VIEW OF November CLASSES

•  Monday night – every week – 6:30-8:30 – Monday Night Painting – all media
•  Thursday evenings  – November 3 and 10 – from 6:00 – 8:00 – Watercolor Holiday Cards
•  Saturdays, November 5, Dec 3 – 1:00 – 4:00 – Run with Scissors – Play with Paint  TM
•  Saturday, Nov 12 – 9:00am – 4:00pm with a pause for lunch – Bezel Making and Stone Setting
•  Thursday – November 17  –  10:00 to 12:30 – Journey-N-Art Drawing and Painting

Visit  www.SparksStudioArt.com to view photos, class descriptions, and prices.

Please call Suzanne at 817-266-3085 with questions and class sign-ups. We hope you will join us at the studio for NEW classes with talented artists and teachers.
    I’m home from Africa and  ‘nesting’ at home…  catching up on emails, finishing my sketchbook, and being calm is the way I recover from a long trip. I’m planning a get-together to share photos, tales of the adventures, and my sketchbook with you.

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BIG Studio Artists / Student Art Show at The Bonny Studio and Encaustic Center

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Saturday, October 29th, 2016
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


*Demos in Encaustic Wax painting by Deanna Wood
*Works of Art in oil, acrylic, charcoal, pencil, mixed media, inks and encaustic paint!
*Food and wine too!
*Come see what we’re all about! Many thanks to all of the wonderful participants:
Alfred Graham, Alice Redding, Anne Turner Beletic, Beth Maultsby, Betty Miller, Blandina Gauglitz, Bonnie Tollefson, Carol Dingman, Carol Fink, Carol Lewis, Charles Keenan, Cheri Hamilton, Clarice Ann Dorst, Debbie Rifkin, Deborah Mushock, Fred Smith, Ginger Cruikshank, Gloria Drumm, Jean Caudle, Jeanne C. Neal, Julia Bonar, Julie Beth Wileman, Kathy Aldridge, Ki Watkins, Linda McCarley, Linda Nutt, Linda Slaughter, Maria Garcia, Marilyn Stokes, Marti Holman, Mary Alice Binion, Mary Cox, Pam Elins, Patricia Allen, Pat Hurst, Patricia McMillan, Patti Weinbrenner, Rachel Rothstein, Ralph Soto, Randall S Box, Renee Pryor, Richard Cox, Richard Miller, Ron Thierbach, Shayema Rahim, Susan Lott, Susan Paulson Clark, Victoria Neary and MORE!
Please join us! The show is open to the public and free of charge.
The studios are next door to one another in The Camelot Shopping Center.
Bonny Leibowitz
The Bonny Studio
www.thebonnystudio.com

580 W. Arapaho Rd. #262
Richardson, TX. 75080
214-405-5993
thebonnystudio@bonnyleibowitz.com
 

The Encaustic Center
www.theencausticcenter.com

580 W.Arapaho Rd. #271
Richardson, TX. 75080
Schedule
Bonny Leibowitz
bonny@theencausticcenter.com
214-405-5993

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9×12 Works on Paper Show call for entries

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The FWCAC announces an open call for entries: 2016 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show December 2-27, 2016.  Artworks on or of paper or paper products may be any size, but MUST fit in a 9 x 12 envelope; folded, 3D or multi-part OK.  Unmatted, unframed photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, cast or folded paper or digital prints OK (other materials attached-OK). Original artworks only; no reproductions.  Put artist’s name, address, title & date of work and medium on back.  No entry form.  Open to all artists – no age or geographical restrictions.  All artwork is shown – no jury.  Entry fee is $5US/piece; 6 entries max.  Postmark deadline November 15, 2016.  All artwork for sale for $100US; artist gets 75%.  Unsold works with SASE will be mailed by Jan 31. Send entries, entry fee by check or M.O. or PayPal to 9 x 12, FWCAC, 1300 Gendy, Ft Worth, TX 76107. Prospectus: http://www.fwcac.com/images/9x12prospectus2016.pdf

  • November 15, 2016: Postmark Deadline
  • December 2, 2016: Reception, 6 – 9PM
  • December 2 – 28, 2016: Exhibition
  • January 31, 2017: Checks & unsold works mailed

Submitted by Elaine Taylor. Email: gallerymanager@fwcac.org

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TWU Graduate Open Studios – October 18

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TWU’s MFA students will open their studios to the public from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday, October 18th.

Location: Patio Building, Courtyard – Directions to the Fine Arts Building
Admission: Free

Come see the space and meet the artists. Lunch provided!

For more about the TWU Visual Arts program: http://www.twu.edu/visual-arts

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Submitted by Betsey Gravatt. Email: bgravatt@twu.edu

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Harvest Art Exhibit: Call for Artists

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Art Exhibition from Oct 31st- Dec 3rd. http://friscodiscoverycenter.com/index.php/frisco-art-gallery/

The Frisco Art Gallery is looking for artists with a desire to exhibit any two-dimensional works.

Submission deadline is Monday, Oct. 10.

A $30 entry fee per artist is required. Artists may submit up to 5 pieces.

To submit work, send .jpegs of individual works to dhill@friscotexas.gov.

Work must be titled with artist’s name.

Artist will be notified of their acceptance on or before Saturday, Oct. 22.

Upon acceptance:

Artist agreement must be completed

List: artist, title, size, media, description, and price attached to back of work.

To meet gallery requirements, work must be ready-to-hang for Arakawa Railing System (wire on back is best).

  • Drop off date will be Sunday, Oct. 30 between 10am-12pm.

Entry fee ($30) due by drop off date. Check or credit card only. No cash. Checks made out to “City of Frisco”

  • Pick up will be Sunday, Dec. 4 between 12pm-2pm.

 

Artist Agreement and Entry Form

For more information contact dhill@friscotexas.gov or call 972-292-6651

Submitted by David Hill. Email: dhill@friscotexas.gov

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This Must Be the Place Oct. 1 at Grackle Art

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This Must be the Place, Grackle Art Gallery. This is a reunion of some of the artists that participated in the F6 Gallery that was formed in a warehouse in Arlington in 2007. Everyone is invited to come see what they are creating ten years later.

Art in various media by Jessica Fuentes, Vanessa Lerma, Adam Werner, Jeremy Biggers, Joe Art, Cody Phillips, Carlos DonJuan, John Worley, Jeru Gabriel, Matt Sacks, Jeremy Joel, Kris Swenson, David Yubeta, Jessica Cazobon, Mandylopandy, and Mike Moffatt. Music TBD.

Sat Oct 1, 7-11 pm. 4621 El Campo, Fort Worth TX 76107. Free.

Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: lindalittle631@gmail.com

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Free Workshop: The Basics of Illustration by Erica Guajardo Sept. 30

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Hosted in partnership with Little D Markets

Commerce Street Night Market (map)

444 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX, 75202

Bring out your inner artist! Dallas artist Erica Guajardo brings a multitude of experience as a public and gallery artist to the upcoming Commerce Street Night Market. Join Erica for an interactive lesson on the basics of illustration. Participants will create a free style painting using simple techniques taught by Erica. Create your own masterpiece, take it home, and display it in your own personal Louvre!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Erica Guajardo is an Oak Cliff based artist who specializes in bold designs across public and gallery spaces, and textiles/handbags. She holds degrees in printmaking and interior design, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from UTA.  In 2014, she was selected as one of the artists to participate in the “Parking Meter Project” in Deep Ellum.  Along with that, she has painted in nearly 100 different venues and festivals, and instructed “painting with a twist classes” in the metroplex.

Registration is limited to 20 students. Registrants must arrive by 6:55 PM. Spots will be given up to those on a waiting list after 6:55 PM. 

Registration is Free! Reserve your space now! http://knowhowdallas.com/classes/2016/9/11/the-basics-of-illustration-by-erica-guajardo

Submitted by Terry Han. Email: terry@littledmarkets.com

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“Not All Who Wander are Lost,” a presentation by Artist Gail Cope at the VAST October 6th Meeting

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You are invited to “Not All Who Wander are Lost,” a presentation by Artist Gail Cope at the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ (VAST) monthly meeting on October 6th, from 7 – 9 p.m, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton.

“Not All Who Wander are Lost” will reveal how a lifetime of travel and study have influenced Cope’s art. In addition, she will discuss the techniques developed on her way to becoming dotty, or as she likes to call it, “A Neopointilist.”
Gail Cope: Artist Statement

Curiosity and inventiveness have long been hallmarks of my work in the classroom and now in my paintings. One of my goals at the graduate level is to incorporate the experimentation with layers, bubbles, pointillism and media with meaning, symbolism and philosophy. After more than six decades of living, the lessons learned show in the works; the layers are complicated, overlapping and difficult to separate.
Inspiration comes from studying past and modern masters as well as reading philosophy and comparative religious texts. The labyrinth is a visible representation of the journey of life for many cultures and certainly is part of my work. The layering of structure over chaos plays a role in representing the attempt of the mind to bring some sense and insight into the apparently random and disordered universe.
Layering different media with a variety of images evokes the overwhelming glut of information and images from modern technology. Learning to focus on the important, relevant and meaningful makes a painting evocative of the struggles facing all humans. If the artist can find the quiet spaces among the loud and jumbled places, then there is hope.

Gail Cope received her M.F.A. from Texas Woman’s University in 2013. To find out more about Gail, see: www.gailcopearts.com

The presentation is free for VAST Members; $3 for guests. http://vastarts.org

Submitted by Rebecca Barham. Email: rebecca.barham@unt.edu

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No Arms, No Legs, Hangs on the Wall – Group Show at the Grackle

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Grackle Art Gallery – “No Arms, No Legs, Hangs on the Wall” – works in various media by Joe Art, Carlos Baz, Eddie Brassart, Ray Broadbent, Scott Fletcher, Steve Gall, Shasta Haubrich, Aaron Hutchinson, Jeremy Joel, Neal Langham, JimRay Scott, Carl Smith, Ryan Stewart, Marcus Sykes, Katelyn Townsend and Diana Urbina. Live music by Rebecca Jozwiak, Ashley Myrick and spoken word by “Sin”.

Sat Sept 10, 7-11pm.

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4621 El Campo, FW. Free. 817-615-0681.  http://grackleartgallery.com/

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Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: lindalittle631@gmail.com

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Sam Ivie: Pursuance of Image reception Aug. 18 at UNT on the Square

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UNT on the Square presents an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Sam Ivie from August 15th-September 3rd, 2016. There are 30-40 images in this show, which is the largest number of images ever presented by the artist to the public.  The opening reception for the exhibit is on Thursday, August 18th, 6:00-7:30pm.

Address: 109 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76201

 

Submitted by Sam Ivie. Email: SamIvieArtist@gmail.com

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Oil Painting Workshop for Adults with Chris Brandley

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This workshop takes place in the beautiful, historic town of Grapevine, Texas September 16 & 17, 2016.

Our 2 days together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings.

I use the “Alla Prima” method of painting (working wet into wet) and I will teach you how to layer with transparent and opaque oils, and how to keep your paints from getting muddy. We will work on technique, color mixing, composition, light, and brush strokes. Students will learn to see “Impressionistically” and explore to ability to “suggest” rather than “render” the subject.

Come prepared to have a relaxing, fun-filled learning experience. This class is for all levels of painting from beginners to advanced! For more information and to register, click here.

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Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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