Tag: religious art

Ethiopian Artist Abebe Zelelew at Frisco Fine Art

Frisco Fine Art welcomes acclaimed artist Abebe Zelelew, whose extraordinary mixed media exhibit “O Come Let Us Adore Him: First Fruit” is on display through January 7.

Zelelew’s mission, to capture the emotion and endeavors of the people in his native Ethiopia, is both skillfully and artfully accomplished in his unusual wood carvings, which have a long tradition in African art. While his carving gestures bring him closer to the toiling men and women of his homeland, painting the carved shapes allows him to add light and color to their lives. The result is vivid depictions of Ethiopian culture.

For more information, call the gallery at 214-872-1917. Frisco Fine Art is located at 7227 Main Street, Frisco, Texas 75034.

Submitted by Randy Jacobs. Email: events@friscofineart.com

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Art and Religion Symposium at the Meadows Museum Nov. 14

Jacob and His Twelve Sons:
The Intersection of Art and World Religions
Tuesday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Shira Lander, professor of practice and director of Jewish studies, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, SMU
Imam Abdul Rahman Bashir, Islamic Association of Allen
Ted Campbell, professor of Church history, Perkins School of Theology, SMU
Ken Andrien, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Chair in Colonial Latin American History, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, SMU
Adam Jasienski, assistant professor of art history, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU
Larry Palmer, Professor Emeritus of Harpsichord and Organ, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium

Join local scholars and SMU faculty experts for a daylong symposium examining a monumental series of religious paintings by the seventeenth-century Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán. The morning program will engage in a conversation exploring the religious context and significance of Zurbarán’s works from the vantage points of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, while the afternoon sessions will focus on broad historical, art historical, and musical contexts. The program will culminate in the evening with a keynote lecture and conversation on the timeless theme of faith in the arts led by the celebrated theologian and author N.T. Wright.
FREE; advance registration is required. To register, please call 214.768.8587.

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TOP: Photo by Hillsman Jackson

RIGHT: Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598-1664)
Jacob and the Bishop:
Where Faith and Art Meet
Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m
N.T. Wright, Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Bishop Richard Trevor of Durham bought Jacob and His Twelve Sons by the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán in 1756, and extended the Long Dining Room at Auckland Castle to provide a worthy showcase for the group. The purchase of the series was intended to communicate to the leaders of northern England the fact, which was very controversial at the time and from time to time since then, that the Jewish people and their traditions have a valued and honored place in national life. Apart from brief absences for exhibitions, the paintings have been there ever since, still conveying the same message for consideration by today’s pluralistic society. The paintings invite contemplation of the way in which art reflects on ancient traditions and out into the wider world. They also communicate the way in which faith and art, so often polarized today, can and perhaps should inform and reinforce one another. As the former Bishop of Durham, Wright lived daily in the presence of Zurbarán’s Jacob and His Twelve Sons at Auckland Castle.
FREE; Seating is first come, first served.
OFFSITE! Highland Park United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall

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La Virgen de Guadalupe Reception Dec. 3

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The 21st Annual La Virgen de Guadalupe

Art Exhibition Curated by Jose Vargas

December 3, 2016 – January 6, 2017
Reception this Saturday: December 3, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm
Oak Cliff Cultural Center  223 W. Jefferson Boulevard Dallas, TX 75208

This popular annual exhibition honors The Virgen de Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico. Since 1992, Jose Vargas, the curator of the exhibition, has invited talented and diverse artists every year to create expressive and imaginative works of art that pay tribute to the “dark skinned Madonna.” The show has become a tradition in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has been praised by the public for its original renditions of the iconic religious and cultural symbol. Any person visiting this exhibition, regardless of their faith or religion, can enjoy the colorful array of works of art portraying devotional and warm-hearted artistic expressions by various individuals.

Participating artsits include Janet M. Reynolds, Samuel Torres, Diane Torres, Samuel A. Garcia, Vincent Morin Jr., Ramiro Ordonez, Michele Mayfield, Francisco Delgado, Yvonne Perez, Ricardo Boisselier, Patricia Cowan, Lorena Williams, Amy J. Schultz, Denise Althea Graham, Jose Vargas, Mary Ann Turner, MAK, Liliana Ramirez, Sarita Westrup, Margaret Williams, Eva Moraga, Rebeca Navarro, Renee Padilla Quiroz, Raul Servin, Marcela Mihaloglou, Eva Azul, Juliet Rivera-Schwabe, and Alexandra Tomala.
This year Jose Vargas began a partnership with Samuel A. Garcia, a gallery curator and instructor from the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. The first collaborative project of the two curators involves an art exchange program that will allow art instructors form the border town to exhibit their works of art in Dallas. The program will also give Dallas Artists an opportunity to display their works in a similar, long-lived Virgen de Guadalupe exhibition in El Paso. The organizers of the exhibitions in Dallas and El Paso foresee that this will be the first of many future artistic collaborations.

About the Curator
Jose Vargas has curated this exhibition since 1992. Mr. Vargas is an experienced visual artist and exhibition curator who has collaborated with the Oak Cliff Cultural Center and other City of Dallas cultural centers on numerous occasions, offering curatorial, art administration, and art logistic services.

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Wednesday / Friday  1pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 11am – 6pm
Sunday Closed
**Open late for Special Events**
223 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75208

 

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Two Free Calls for Art from the OCCC: Dia de lost Muertos Altars & La Virgen de Guadalupe

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The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is now accepting submissions for the Dia de los Muertos Altar exhibit. Building a Day of the Dead altar is an important part of this popular Mexican tradition. Families build altars weeks prior to the feast day, Nov. 2nd, often having photos and offerings dedicated to departed spirits. Artists are invited to participate by creating their unique interpretation of a Dia de los Muertos altar. Non-profit organizations and schools are welcome to submit as well. Below are a few requirements.

Requirements

Altars can consist of both traditional and non-traditional mediums, such as projections, paintings, and other mediums. Altar entries must not exceed more than 4ft in width and depth from the wall.

Must include a brief description of what altar will consist of along with a thumbnail sketch of what you envision. Please mention in your description if your altar requires access to power, and if you should require a table.

Submissions are due by October 14, 2016. Selected participants will be notified on October 19, 2016. Submissions and questions can be emailed to Gerardo Robles at Gerardo.Robles@DallasCityHall.com.

 

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Dallas artist and exhibition curator, Jose Vargas, is seeking art entries for the 2016 art exhibition. The show will be presented at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, a facility of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, from December 2, 2016 to January 13, 2017.

The central theme of the exhibition is the Virgin of Guadalupe, an important and celebrated figure in Latin American religion, art, and culture. Although the symbol of the Virgin of Guadalupe is tightly connected with the history of Mexico, people from many parts of the world have found themselves attracted to the fascinating story of the dark-skinned indigenous Madonna.

The artwork created for this exhibition must depict the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, or must be primarily based on her image. The Curator will not review entries that are exact copies or replicas of the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Instead, artists are encouraged to create unique works of art that feature original concepts and ideas, innovative techniques and great imagination. Due to the nature of the exhibition, art that is deemed offensive will not be considered.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Dates of show: Dec. 2, 2016 – Jan.13, 2017
Delivery of artwork: November 19, 2016 (4-7PM)
Reception with the artists: December 3, 2016 (6:00PM – 8:00PM)
Art pick up: January 14, 2017 (1-3 PM)

ART ELIGIBILITY
Art in all media will be considered. Artists may submit entries as prints on paper, or as digital images on a compact disc. Art should be ready for installation at the time. No artwork shall be removed from the exhibition before the closing date.

Submission of entries constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth in this document and in the Policy for Exhibitions of the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.

Deadline for submission of CDs/prints with entries:
MUST BE received by November 5, 2016 at 5:00 PM.

Click here for a downloadable application.

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Faith of our Fathers deadline June 1 at LLUMC

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The ArtReach Committee of Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, invites you to participate in a patriotic themed exhibition named “Faith of our Fathers”.

All local, national and international artists, professional and amateur are eligible to enter.

Mediums can include works in Acrylic, Airbrush, Assemblage, Charcoal, Color Pencil, Collage, Digital Art, Drawings, Encaustic, Fiber Art, Graphite, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Other, Painting, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, and more.

The work should be able to be hung on a wall without additional hardware from the installation committee.
Special considerations given to sculpture and other special pieces.
All exhibitors are chosen by the ArtReach Committee and all decisions are final.
There is no fee except for an installation fee of $10.00 per piece due upon delivery.
All entries should be sent via email for consideration to: FaithofourFathersLLUMC@gmail.com

Deadline: June 1, 2016
ARTIST NOTIFICATION: June 15, 2016
SHOW DATE: June 23, 2016 – August 25, 2016
ARTIST RECEPTION: Sunday, June 26, 2016 with concert.

This registration form must be completed and received by June 1, 2016.
1. Art manifest the concept of “Our Founding Fathers.”
2. Please fill in blanks below and return this form via email attachment to: FaithofourFathersLLUMC@gmail.com.
3. Attach a digital photo for both identification and label purposes. 1500 x 2100 pixels or 1-8 MB
4. Registration is not accepted without photo and completed form. You may include an optional artist statement.
5. There is a nominal $10.00 installation fee per piece as this is an invitational show.
6. No size limitation. If item is heavy or bulky, artist must install directly on Thursday, June 23.
AGREEMENT:
1. For the period of the loan, the object may be exhibited, stored, or otherwise used by Lovers Lane United Methodist Church at its discretion subject to the exercise of same care and decisions in such exhibits, use, and storage as is customary in dealing with similar objects owned and/or managed by LLUMC.
2. LLUMC may photograph or similarly reproduce in any media the object(s) described on this agreement for record, educational purposes, or publicity related to the show under the same regulations as pertains to LLUMC’s own collection.
3. The object will not be loaned or assigned to any person, corporation, or entity other than the borrower named and will not be returned to any person other than the owner named or legal representative of the owner unless instructed to do so in writing by the owner.
4. I, the artist/artist representative, waive any and all claims against LLUMC, its volunteers, and staff arising from any damage to my property.
5. I understand that LLUMC is not responsible for any loss, harm or damage to my art or other property.
6. I agree that I (or my legal representative) will dutifully pick up my art on THURSDAY, August 25th, between the hours of 9:00 am – 11:00 am from Lovers Lane United Methodist Church unless other arrangements have been made with LLUMC in writing prior to this date. If art is not collected by this time, I agree that LLUMC has the right to store the art and charge me fees accordingly. If the art has not been picked up on August 25, 2016, I agree to relinquish my right to it. LLUMC may dispose of the art without any obligation to any parties.
DELIVERY: Artist agrees to deliver art IN HANGING CONDITION with no additional hardware needed by the installation committee to LOVERS LANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ArtReach Gallery, 9200 Inwood Road Dallas TX 75220: Thursday, June 23, 9:00 am – 11am.
Date:_________________________
Name of Artist: ______________________
Signature:____________________________
Email address:________________________
Telephone: ___________________________
Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________
TITLE of art:___________________________
Medium: ____________________________
Size: _______________
Price: _______ (LLUMC receives 25% commission of sales)
Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75220
Contact: (214) 874-5141 or FaithofourFathersLLUMC@gmail.com

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La Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition Reception Dec. 12 at OCCC

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20th Annual La Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition 

December 5, 2015 – January 15, 2016
Reception: December 12, 2015 5:30pm-8:00pm

This popular annual exhibition honors The Virgen de Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico. Since 1992, Jose Vargas, the curator of the exhibition, has invited talented and diverse artists every year to create expressive and imaginative works of art that pay tribute to the “dark skinned Madonna.” The show has become a tradition in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has been praised by the public for its original renditions of the iconic religious and cultural symbol. Any person visiting this exhibition, regardless of their faith or religion, can enjoy the colorful array of works of art portraying devotional and warm-hearted artistic expressions by various individuals.

This year Jose Vargas began a partnership with Samuel A. Garcia, a gallery curator and instructor from the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. The first collaborative project of the two curators involves an art exchange program that will allow art instructors form the border town to exhibit their works of art in Dallas. The program will also give Dallas Artists an opportunity to display their works in a similar, long-lived Virgen de Guadalupe exhibition in El Paso. The organizers of the exhibitions in Dallas and El Paso foresee that this will be the first of many future artistic collaborations.

Artists participating in this year’s exhibition: Eva Azul Pena, Francis Alvarez, Eugene Soliz, Mary Ann Turner, Lilly Albritton, Jacque Forsher, Laurie Mahoney,Vincent Morin Jr., Santiago Lopez III, Juliet Rivera-Schwabe, J. Alfredo Calderon, Lourdes Osorio, Jose Vargas, Robert Hamilton, Marcela Mihaloglou, Balmore Salazar, Precilliano Romero, Alexandra Tomala Velez, and Celine Rafael-Leygues.

About the Curator
Jose Vargas has curated this exhibition since 1992. Mr. Vargas is an experienced visual artist and exhibition curator who has collaborated with the Oak Cliff Cultural Center and other City of Dallas cultural centers on numerous occasions, offering curatorial, art administration, and art logistic services.

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Wednesday/Friday
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Saturday
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Dallas, TX 75208
214.670-3777

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Museum of Biblical Arts workshops: Mosaic Art and more

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The Museum of Biblical Arts, located in Dallas, sponsors art workshops, usually with a biblical theme. http://www.biblicalarts.org

The Mosaic Art Workshop is taught by Jamie Weisbrod a local, professional artist. The workshop is held every Friday from February 13th – April 10th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (excluding March 13 and April 3). The price is $235 which includes instruction and supplies. The class will discuss a variety of mosaic techniques and create an art project each week. All skill levels are welcome. To register call the Museum of Biblical Art at 214-368-4622 by February 11th.

 

Ukrainian Eggs Maria Valentina Sheets, Instructor Single day workshop (indicate your desired class date by clicking “note to seller” when registering) Saturdays 10a.m to 12p.m. Cost: $50 (includes instruction and supplies) Registration Deadline: March 1, 2015 email questions: mariasheets@biblicalarts.org

Byzantine Icons Maria Valentina Sheets, Instructor Four day workshop. Four Saturdays in March. March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015. Cost: $250 (includes instruction and supplies) Registration Deadline: March 1, 2015 email questions: mariasheets@biblicalarts.org
Mosaic Workshop 2015 Registration Form

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St. Matthews Cathedral Arts call for artists

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ANNOUNCING CALL FOR ARTISTS

To be considered for solo exhibition February 26-March 26, 2015

Deadline for submission: January 1, 2015

St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts, Center for the Arts in East Dallas, announces a call for qualified visual artists to submit work to show in the Justus Sundermann Gallery. The show will run February 26 – March 26, 2015, with reception on February 26th. Artist to set up show beginning on February 23. The Justus Sundermann Gallery is located at 5100 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206.

For consideration, please complete the attached artist application, and send a digital copy to tolsen@cathedralartsdallas.org. Alternately, physical copies may be mailed to:

St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts

Attn: Trai Olsen

5100 Ross Avenue

Dallas, TX 75206

The applications will be reviewed by our curatorial committee in early January. Artists will be notified of further information after review.

12.03.2014 SMCA Artist Application FINAL

*Applications will be reviewed for spring show, as well as the upcoming 2015-2016 season.

As a center for the arts in East Dallas, St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts revives an ancient tradition of cathedral churches in proclaiming the presence of God through the beauty of human creativity, bringing vitality to St. Matthew’s Cathedral,

our neighborhood and greater Dallas. Located at 5100 Ross Avenue, it offers stunning exhibitions and performances of music, dance, visual and performing arts to the Dallas area, completely free of charge! For more information, visit www.cathedralartsdallas.org.

Contact Information:

Trai Olsen

Executive Administrator/Event Producer

tolsen@cathedralartsdallas.org

214-887-6552

 

Olivia Cole

Administrative Assistant/Media Coordinator

ocole@cathedralartsdallas.org

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Scenes of the Nativity at the AMA

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Rembrandt, Dürer and Rubens on display now through December 28, 2014. 

The Arlington Museum of Art and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are proud to present the current exhibit, Scenes of the Nativity. This collection of 27 lithographs and woodblock prints from the16th and 17th centuries features artwork from Rembrandt, Albrect Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens, and more. This amazing exhibit tells the story of the Nativity through art in a way most people haven’t seen. So bring the family and come visit to see this incredible collection of art.

Additionally, our Executive Director, Chris Hightower, will be putting on a lecture series over the Nativity Story. This will be a multi-part lecture series, each one covering a different part of the Nativity Story.
The dates and subjects for these lectures are:
November 27 – The Annunciation
December 4 – The Visitation & The Journey
December 11 – The Adoration
December 18 – The Nativity & The Holy Family

As a special treat for the holiday season, we are offering a special $5 admission rate.

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Derald Swineford Exhibit

In addition to our Scenes of the Nativity exhibit, the Museum is also hosting a wonderful collection of artwork on loan from the Collection of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art by Oklahoma Native Derald Swineford. This collection of 40 pieces of Western themed, Christmas artwork is a perfect companion piece to our other exhibit.

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Faith Artists present “God with Us”

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Please join Faith Artists members for the ‘God with Us’ exhibition and November 23rd reception hosted by Sunnyvale Baptist Church- 3018 N. Beltline Rd,Sunnyvale,Texas 75182
Guided art discovery tours are available upon request. 972-898-0478  info@faithartists.com
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For more about Fairth Artists see www.faithartists.com
We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your continued support!

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