NEXT MEETING
***MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020***
ecaa@elliscountyart.net
https://www.elliscountyart.net/
Normally we designate the 45 minutes before announcements as “social time”. But as we all know…group gatherings aren’t “the Norm” right now as we continue to observe “Social Distancing”. Traditionally, “1st Monday” has been our way to get to know one another as we meet & mingle. We will …
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CALL FOR ART – 2020 MEMBERS HOLIDAY SHOW
Announcing – Call for entry and submission is now being accepted for the Annual Members Holiday Show and Sale! Up to 3 pieces may be entered. The deadline for online entry is October 25, 2020. Cash awards will be determined based on entry fees collected.
CLICK HERE …
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New SIGHT-SOUNDS zine exhibits
We just launched a new SIGHT – SOUNDS exhibit on our webbsite that we are SUPER excited about! Art & playlist – ENJOY! When It’s Right It’s Right with Ricky Bearghost & Carl Block. When It’s Right It’s Right playlist…….
WEBB GALLERY 209 W. Franklin – Waxahachie Texas www.webbartgallery.com – open …
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Today we launched 2 zine exhibits under SIGHT-SOUNDS, with small rotating exhibits complete with playlist. Here’s the playlist. Click images below to enjoy the exhibit and buy some zines! FREEDOM FUNK playlist
Webb Gallery | 209-211 w. franklin, waxahachie, TX 75165
http://www.webbartgallery.com/
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Ellis County Art Association (Waxahachie)
https://www.elliscountyart.net/
We will re-start our 1st Monday get-togethers
***MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020***
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 pm PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30 PM ~ NO MINI SHOW ~
Everyone in attendance must wear a face covering (mask, bandana, etc). If you forget to “mask up”, we will have a limited number of masks on hand. Wearing a …
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http://www.webbartgallery.com/current
We are thrilled to exhibit and offer pieces from the Murray Smither Collection. Murray Smither is a pioneer in exhibiting art as great and strong pieces of artwork without the categories during his many years of work in Dallas galleries. He introduced Texans not only to the cutting edge of contemporary art, but …
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While we have put our open to the public 8 hrs a week on hold at the moment, we will continue doing what we do. We are enjoying art around here more than ever.
We are adding to our website daily and opened a new category of Joy Under $10 for everyone wanting to enjoy …
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CALL FOR ARTISTS!
NEED A BREAK FROM “CABIN (covid19) FEVER”?
GO OUT & PAINT!
15th Annual
PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE!
PRE-PAINT
April 18 – May 10, 2020
OFFICIAL PAINTING PERIOD
MAY 16– MAY 23, 2020
UPDATED RULES & GUIDELINES as of 3/20/2020:
REGISTRATION UPDATE: Effective immediately, the registration payment policy has been revised to give artists the option to: …
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Comparative Measurement is a technique that trains your eye to get proportions correct in a realistic painting or drawing. This is critical for portrait and figurative work, but adaptable to any subject. Any erasable media is acceptable, but vine charcoal is suggested.
We will work from plaster casts or other three-dimensional objects. Saturday, February …
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Margaret Sullivan
Please join us this coming Sunday, December 8th 1-5pm for a knockout trunk show of jewelry with MARGARET SULLIVAN, plus the exhibit and sale of the folk art collection of John Mitchell (of Mitchell’s Folly) from Eureka Springs.
Webb Gallery– downtown Waxahachie this Sunday December 8th 1-5pm
209 W. Franklin – come join us!!! …
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Portrait Drawing – a One Day Workshop
Art on the Square Gallery, Waxahachie
Michael Gillespie Instructor
Wednesday, November 6, 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: $75
To Register: https://elliscountyart.net/event-3600614
A hands-on workshop and study of the basics of portrait drawing.
Students will learn about comparative measurement, the basic structure and proportions of an average head, …
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Ellis County Art Association:
NEXT MEETING:
***MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019***
113 W. FRANKLIN, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Beatriz Welch has spent a good deal …
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Ellis County Art Association is excited to announce a 3-day workshop with TOM LYNCH, October 8-10, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX. Click on this link for more information and to register!https://elliscountyart.net/event-3456561
It’s been decided to reduce the length of the workshop from 4 days to 3….and reduce the fee accordingly down to $400. A Deposit of …
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Ellis County Art Association is excited to announce a 4-day workshop with TOM LYNCH, October 8-11, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX. Click on this link for more information and to register!https://elliscountyart.net/event-3456561
OCTOBER 8 – 11, 2019
4 days packed with information & individual instruction featuring Tom’s unique style of watercolor painting!
Total Fee: $500*
$250 deposit upon …
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“Golden” 8×8 Oil
ECAA meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, followed by an art demonstration. Visitors are welcome.
1 Jul 2019 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ART on the Square-113 W. Franklin St. Waxahachie
Ellis County Art Association https://elliscountyart.net/
Guest artist: Bev Boren
Bev Boren was born and raised in Texas …
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4 WEEK – MIXED DRY MEDIA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS: JULY 10, 17, 24, & 31
INSTRUCTOR: DAVE MCSPADDEN
$115 – All fees are paid directly to Instructor – Due at 1st Class
These mixed dry media classes will provide hands on experience with the techniques of developing your own artwork using charcoal, graphite, and color …
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Congratulations to the Paint Historic Waxahachie winners! Juror, Rusty Jones awarded the following artists:
Best in Show: Tammy Wascovich
1st Place: Tina Bohlman
2nd Place: Olivette Hubler
3rd Place: Jinsheng Song
4th Place: Gail Greenoe
Honorable Mention: Steve Miller
Honorable Mention: Kent Brewer
Honorable Mention: Doug Clark
Honorable Mention Jenny Short
Honorable Mention: Linda Schindler
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OFFICIAL PAINT OUT WEEK: May 17 – May 26
For more information: https://elliscountyart.net/event-3261418
The 14th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie is open to any artist 18 and over. In the spirit of plein air and to Level the field” of competition, we ask that all art be completed in the field (no studio touch-up). Artists are …
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CALL FOR PLEIN AIR PAINTERS!
14th ANNUAL PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE!
ENTRY FEE:ECAA MEMBER: $50 *NON-MEMBER: $65
Easels in Ellis County: Pre-Paint** April 13 – May 12**
**PRE-PAINT opportunity: Registered artists are eligible to paint any day, anywhere in Ellis County, April 13 through May 12! For your painting to qualify for awards, exhibition, & sale, your …
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This one day class will emphasize the importance of getting the correct proportions in a face using comparative measurement, and making effective light and shadow work to help in depicting a realistic 3-dimensional head. The class will be using a variety of traditional materials such as charcoal, conte, and pastel on toned paper. We will …
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2/25/2019 – 2/27/2019
The “practice” of Plein Air requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start and when to stop. Each day will include a demonstration followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings with frequent one-on-one instruction. On site painting will be in & around picturesque …
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Please join us this Sunday, January 27th, 1-5pm to view the Apocalyptic Teaching Charts by Robert Ray Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn was from Denton, Texas and created a a collection of double sided biblical teaching charts in the 1950’s. We will turn the pieces to reveal each side every hour and enjoy some Bloody Marys or …
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CLAY SCULPTING with JOHN DAVIS
When: 9 Feb 2019 , UTC-06:00
Where: ART on the Square Classroom, Ellis County Art Association
A 2-day workshop for adults seeking to learn the basics of sculpting in clay
February 9 and 10, 2019 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$150.00 Fee includes ALL supplies!
Clay has to be ordered prior …
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It is all Dairy Queen around here with carvings and sculpture by Camp Bosworth!
SEPTEMBER 16 – NOVEMBER 25, 2018
new big pottery by Carl Block &
upstairs will host new drawings by
Esther Pearl Watson & paintings by Mark Todd
opening celebration: Sunday, Sept …
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