Tag: Rockwall TX

Portfolio Development Art Class For Teens & Mosaic Workshops at ArtVentures Studio

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR TEENS
4, 2-hour classes  Tuesdays June 26th, July 3rd, 10th, and Wednesday the 11th. From 3-5 pm
The class is designed for the student interested in art education in high school and college. Student intentions and skill level are discussed and assessed to
tailor instruction to the individual needs.
Some Supplies Included, PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE

Contact Joetta Currie for more information before registering
your child.  artventuresstudio@gmail.comClick Here To  Register/Pay For Portfolio Development

Mosaic Workshops
Saturday 10 am 4 pm and Sunday 2 -4 pm,
July 21st & 22nd or 28th & 29th
Mosaicist, Joetta Currie will demonstrate the basics of this age-old technique. Each participant will create an original work of art. Perfect for beginners or those with no experience in mosaic making.

There will be a focus on design and technique. Informational handouts, tools, a base or substrate, adhesive, grout and some material will be provided. However, in order to make your work more unique and personal, participants should bring old plates, tile and/or broken crockery.

Cost for the 2-day workshop $200
Click Here To Register   Questions? Contact Joetta Currie

ArtVentures Studio
504 Nash Street
Rockwall, Texas 75087
Located at the corner of Nash and Hwy. 66, just at the edge of Old Town Rockwall.
Click below for Google Map
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.934314,-96.455798,17z
Visit www.joettacurrie.com for additional images and information about Currie’s work.
Payment Information
Click Here to Register Now. We accept credit cards through PayPal, cash, and checks made payable to ArtVentures Studio. Checks/cash can be mailed or dropped off to the address above. Do not mail cash. Click Here for a downloadable Registration Form, complete and bring/mail when registering.You will receive an email confirmation upon registration.
Cancellation Policy
Payment is refunded, less a 3% cancelation fee, if cancelation is received in writing to  artventuresstudio@gmail.com at least one week prior to the start date of class. If cancelation is received less than one week prior to start of class, and that spot can be filled from a waiting list, the deposit is refunded less the cancelation fee. Other cancellations, or no shows will be issued a credit for a future class at ArtVentures, relative to the amount of payment.

 

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Joetta Curry Mosaic Workshop Jan. 21-22

Mosaic Workshop 
January 21st, 10 am-4 pm & 22nd, 2-5 pm
Cost $195

Great Girls/Mother Daughter Weekend

Each participant will create an original work of art. Perfect for beginners or those with no experience in mosaic making.

Mosaicist, Joetta Currie will demonstrate the basics of this age-old craft. There will be a focus on design, technique, giving you skills to create mosaics on your own. Informational handouts, tools, a 10 inch base or substrate, adhesive, grout and some material will be provided. However, in order to make your work more unique and personal, participants should bring old plates, tile and/or broken crockery.

Call The Mint Julep, 469 314-1706,
for more information, or to
reserve your spot in the workshop.
Register online at Mosaic Art Place

Hurry-Enrollment Limited!

The Mint Julep  406 N. Goliad
Rockwall, TX 75087

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Rockwall 2017 Annual Fall Fine Art Show Oct. 27 & 29

The Rockwall Art League is holding its 2017 Annual Fall Fine Art Show and Sale. The entry categories are Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil, Photography, Sculpture, and Watercolor. https://www.rockwallartleague.org/

There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention prizes awarded in each category. Cash Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd in each category, Best of Show, and a Peoples’ Choice Award.

This is the 17th consecutive year for the Annual Fall Fine Art Show and Sale and our new venue, located on the grounds of The Shores Country Club, promises to be an outstanding new location for the show. The Building has a beautiful view of the Golf Course with Lake Ray Hubbard as a backdrop. The receptions on both Friday and Saturday evenings will be from 5-7 pm and will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

 

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Rockwall Art League 2017 Fine Art Show and Sale call for entries

The Rockwall Art League is announcing the Call to Artists, for the 2017 Annual Fall Fine Art Show and Sale.  The entry categories are Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil, Photography, Sculpture, and Watercolor.  Entries must be submitted by U.S. mail to:

Rockwall Art League Fall Show

c/o G. Hibbard

506 Columbia Drive 

Rockwall, TX 75032

All entries must be postmarked by midnight, September 30, 2017.  A 4×6 photo of each work submitted with artwork title and artist’s name written on back and a completed entry form, with payment must be included.  A full prospectus and entry form may be seen and printed at www.rockwallartleague.org.  Entry must be made by mail. 

The only limitations are size, fitting in to one of the above categories, created by the artist in the last three years, and that the content must be family friendly.    This year’s show will be held at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, Amenities Building, 2600 Champions Way, Rockwall, TX. 

There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention prizes awarded in each category.  Cash Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd in each category, Best of Show, and a Peoples’ Choice Award. 

This is the 17th consecutive year for the Annual Fall Fine Art Show and Sale and our new venue, located on the grounds of The Shores Country Club, promises to be an outstanding new location for the show.  The Building has a beautiful view of the Golf Course with Lake Ray Hubbard as a backdrop.  The receptions on both Friday and Saturday evenings will be from 5-7 pm and will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. 

Entry Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable; please make checks payable to Rockwall Art League.
Members: $15.00 per painting or 3 paintings for $35.00 (2017 Dues must be current, for 2017- member rate) Non-Members: $20.00 per painting or 3 paintings for $50.00

Prepare your entries after reading the full prospectus, and become a part of this event!  http://www.rockwallartleague.org/index.php/2017-member-show

Calendar:

  • Deadline for entry postmark is Sept. 30
  • Take In/ Pick up: Take in is October 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday, October 27: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Artists reception: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saturday, October 28: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Artist reception: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sunday, October 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Pick-up is October 29, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m

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Rockwall’s Kaufman Street Mural call for artists

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM – CITY OF ROCKWALL
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL
PROJECT: 109 E. Kaufman Street Mural – DT Rockwall, TX
ELIGIBILITY: Open to artist residing in Texas
OPPORTUNITY: The Rockwall Art Commission is seeking qualifications and proposals from artists skilled,
experienced and interested in creating a large scale mural in Downtown Rockwall. Please read and
consider all conditions of this project prior to submitting your qualifications and proposal.

pdf: RFP 109 E. Kaufman Street Mural – Rockwall, TX

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Lara Lenhoff Workshop April 27 & 28: Recreate and Paint Your Vivid Dreams

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“Recreate and Paint Your Vivid Dreams”  April 27-28 9 AM- 4PM. $200 for 2 days.

Harry Myers Community Center 815 E Washington  Rockwall, TX 75087

https://www.rockwallartleague.org/index.php/events/workshop/14-lara-lenhoff-workshop

To enroll and for more information contact Lara at:   laralenhoff24@yahoo.com
Lara will provide a list of supplies to bring to the workshop.

Submitted by Lara Lenhoff. Email: LaraLenhoff24@yahoo.com

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Corks & Canvas deadline April 1st

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On Saturday, May 20, 2017 Rockwall Old Town Shoppes will host the 2nd Annual Corks & Canvas.

The public is invited to stroll through the downtown district and enjoy artwork by local artists from 10 am to 5 pm. Also on tap, live jazz music during the day and a wine tasting from 1 pm to 5 pm at participating merchants. Coinciding with Corks & Canvas, the City’s Founders Day Festival will take place at Harry Myers Park, 5 blocks east of the downtown square. A complimentary shuttle service is slated from Noon to 5 pm.

LAST CALL FOR ARTISTS!

Artists interested in participating, please submit an e-portfolio to Deidra Roe at ddroe@robertsandroe.com. Find more information at rockwall.com/mainstreet or on Facebook @Downtown Rockwall Texas.

We plan to increase the number of artists this year to 30+.   There is a REFUNDABLE $50 fee to participate. It is 100% refundable on the day of the event, IF you show up, set up, and participate till5 pm. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.

A new addition this year is Live Chalk Art on the walls of downtown buildings!!
Finally, for customers there will be a free shuttle service running from Harry Myers park to downtown and vice versa from Noon – 5 pm!

Fees to participate will be due on April 1, 2017 (check made payable to ROTS).

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks & Best Wishes,

Deidra {Dee Dee} Roe
Designer- Interiors, Fashion & Jewelry

972.437.2360 or 214.478.1222
BLOG:  www.deidraroe.com
SHOP:   www.deedeestyle.com
INTERIORS: www.robertsandroe.com

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Corks & Canvas call for artists

Corks & Canvas poster 2017

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 Rockwall Old Town Shoppes will host the 2nd Annual Corks & Canvas.

The public is invited to stroll through the downtown district and enjoy artwork by local artists from 10 am to 5 pm. Also on tap, live jazz music during the day and a wine tasting from 1 pm to 5 pm at participating merchants. Coinciding with Corks & Canvas, the City’s Founders Day Festival will take place at Harry Myers Park, 5 blocks east of the downtown square. A complimentary shuttle service is slated from Noon to 5 pm.

Artists interested in participating, please submit an e-portfolio to Deidra Roe at ddroe@robertsandroe.com. Find more information at rockwall.com/mainstreet or on Facebook @Downtown Rockwall Texas.

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Cecy Turner Watercolor and Oil Workshops

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Cecy Turner Watercolor Workshop

Dates: April 25-28, 2017

Time: 9:00-4:00

Sponsored by: Central Texas Watercolor Society (CTWS), Waco, TX

Location: Carleen Bright Arboretum, Bosque and Estates Dr., Woodway, TX

Contact: Cheryl Chapline email  cachapline@yahoo.com

There will also be a watercolor demonstration on Monday evening, April 24th, from 5:30-8 p.m., along with a reception and awards presentation for the CTWS juried exhibition.

 

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Cecy Turner Oil Landscape Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced)

Dates: November 8-9, 2017

Time: 9:00-4:00

Sponsored by: Rockwall Art League, Rockwall, TX

Location: Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087

Cost: $150

Contact: Cecy Turner email cecy@cecyturner.com

 

Cecy Turner

Email Cecy Turner

www.cecyturner.com

Blog www.anaspenaday.com

Cell Phone: 214-734-9315

Signature Member of:

National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

American Women Artists

National Watercolor Society

Southwestern Watercolor Society

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies

Outdoor Painters Society

Plein Air Artists Colorado

American Plains Artists

Master Signature Member of Women Artists of the West

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Final Reception at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery Jan. 7

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Are you kidding me?
No I am not kidding!!!!! Last reception before the gallery closes its doors!
Final opportunity to buy original art in the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, located at 301 N. San Jacinto, Rockwall, TX 75087.  Reception with wine and appetizers from 6 to 8 PM Saturday, January 7th, 2017.
Artists on exhibit:
  1. Betty Jean Hoaglund
  2. Geoffrey Houghton
  3. Ellen Evaden
  4. Julie Morgan
  5. Pamela Griffin
  6. Ken Slaughter
  7. Jill Farrer
  8. Donna R. Cole
  9. Veldany Creations
  10. Thom Loafman
  11. Richard Hoaglund
  Reception with wine and appetizers from 6 to 8 PM
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Bob Chilton Holiday Open House & Sale Dec. 15 at Uptown Downtown Art Gallery

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Holiday Open House and Gallery Sale

Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, 301 N. San Jacinto Street, Rockwall, Texas 75087

Bob Chilton is Excited to Announce,

The Release of the Artistic Cell Phone Photography Video 

and

A New Book, The Lightness of Darkness. 

Chilton will be accepting pre-orders for signed copies. The anticipated publish date for the book is January 2017.

Light refreshments and drinks will be served.  The event is open to the public.

To learn more about Bob Chilton and his latest projects, please visit www.bobchilton.com

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Book Signing by Dick Elam and Art Sale at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery

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On November 19th from 6 to 9 the public is invited to meet this fascinating author Dick Elam and get an autographed copy of his book. Not only will you meet the author but see his illustrative artwork and the cover painting designed by award winning daughter-in-law Brenda Elam.

Wine and appetizers

and Fine Art

Reception from

6 to 9 PM Saturday November 19th

The book will make  great gifts for the holidays

The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio
301 N. San Jacinto
Rockwall TX 75087

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Uptown Downtown Art Gallery call for artists

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The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery is interviewing for exhibiting artists for now and through the year’s end. There is also studio space available on a month to month basis or longer term.

Call 214 226-9942 for details
The gallery is in the heart of historic downtown Rockwall surrounded by shops ,parking and restaurants. Over 2500 people have visited since it Aril 2015 grand Opening. come see the gallery that everyone is talking about.

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Three Unique Workshops – Rockwall

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Uptown Downtown Gallery in Rockwall 

call 214-304-6002

http://www.uptowndowntowngallery.com/

https://www.facebook.com/uptowndowntowngallery/

301 North San Jacinto Street, Rockwall, TX, 75087
thegalleryfive@gmail.com

#1.Get The Lead Out!!!! Gallery Glass revealed

Take an image or a painting and create a “stained glass look alike” with the the instructions of artist James Kurtz. Ongoing workshop. two hours a week for four weeks. choose a schedule.

#2.Painting with Patsy Seward

#3.A Unique Approach to Drawing with Amy Weber

Submitted by Betty Jean Hoaglund. Email: thegalleryfive@gmail.com

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