Listed below are all of the events happening this December with the Arts Council of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Community Arts Center and Fort Worth Public Art!
Cultura Del Vaquero
The Fort Worth Stock
Show and Rodeo is the oldest continuously running livestock show and
rodeo. It has been held annually in Fort Worth, Texas since 1896,
traditionally in mid-January through early February. In March 1918, the
Fort Worth Stock Show first went indoors at Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort
Worth Stockyards. A century later, the Stock Show Rodeo is held at the
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum and has been there since 1944. The Fort
Worth Community Arts Center, neighbor to the Will Rogers Memorial
Coliseum, will dedicate January and February 2019 to the spirit of the
west. 9,000 square feet of gallery space will be dedicated to works that
embrace the spirit and theme of western based artwork.
Cultura Del Vaquero Jurored Exhibition
Artists: Daryoush
Ababaf, James Anderson, Lynn Bostick, Pat Brown, Ben Congdon, Terry
Crum, Mia DeLode, Margaret Drake, Patti Fox, John L. Guest, Johanna
Heilman, Chad Hines, Tom Hollenback, Falk Houben, Cynthia LaBuda, Lynn
LaRose, Dustin Lyon, Ken Mayernik, Charla Pavlik, Chris Reecer, Shantel
Rich, Mark Scantling, Matt Simon, Cheryl Harley-Volz
I Wanna Be A Cowboy by Marshall Harris
Fort Works Art, in conjunction with the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, presents IWanna Be A Cowboy,
an exhibition showcasing original graphite on mylar drawings and
limited edition prints by Fort Worth artist Marshall Harris. Coinciding
with the annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo this exhibition
includes several of Harris’ original Saddle drawings, as well as his
renowned ‘The Hand That Feeds’ drawing, on loan from collectors. This
will be the first time these incredible original works will be on view
to the public in Fort Worth. Keeping in the western theme, Harris will
also have new additions to his colorful Psychedelic Saddle series that are available in various sizes.
Dust Till Dawn by Carol L. Acedo
I find such beauty in
all of creation by God and by man. I strive to capture the unique
character of my subjects, whether they are animals, people, landscapes,
or architecture. My compositions have a “stillness” that invites the
viewer to see the majestic beauty of an animal and the intelligence in
its eyes, or the aesthetic design of a building and the remarkable skill
of the builder. My artwork has been described as “peaceful” and my
subjects as “glorified”. – Carol L. Acedo
Hechizo Seco by Elizabeth Dryden
Historically cacti are
predominant in Native American and Texas cultures for showing strength,
protection, endurance, and warmth. The series Hechizo Seco,
explores the symbolism of the cactus in various desert settings,
showcasing their ability to endure any situation, while maintaining
beauty and poise. Translating to “Dryspell” in English, the Dallas based
artist Elizabeth Dryden uses this series of mixed media work to explore
the tales and folklore of the creatures living in an enchanted desert
locale.
Texas by Jon Flaming
Jon Flaming is a
multi-disciplined artist who is a designer, illustrator, and painter. He
started Jon Flaming Design in 1993 and has created award-winning design
campaigns and illustrations for a number of clients including Neiman
Marcus, Milton Bradley, Forbes, Pizza Hut, FedEx, HP and Pepsi.
Legends of the Old West by Kellie Hudson Kellie Hudson creates intricate carving work on skulls and horns that honors the spirit of the animals’ story after death.
Western Roots by Marsha Wilson
Pyrography, from the
Latin fire and writing, is the technique of making art on a surface with
heated metal. I use mainly photographs to create my art on wood, paper,
and leather. I use the woodburning pen much like a pencil or stick of
charcoal to draw with heat. Images with strong lines, dramatic shadows,
or intense texture work well with this toasting medium. Variations in
color are achieved by keeping the heated tip longer in one place for
darker tones and moving it faster for lighter shades.
How My West Was Won by Glenn Downing How My West Was Won is an
exhibition that would be primarily large drawings that I have done over
the years that have to do with my ideas about growing up in Texas and
the west. These drawings show my love of western movies and television
plus my love for country music and all the icons that go along with
them. –Glenn Downing
Vaquero Moderno by B.C. Gilbert
The work which I create
is a culmination of several factors including, but not limited to,
situations past and present, references to nostalgic tendencies,
environmental surroundings of popular culture (specifically my own), and
an obsession with the depiction of Americana in a nontraditional and
unpredictable format. –B.C. Gilbert
Life in the West by Peggy Judy
Western life ranges from the dynamic and exciting to the serene and calm.
Every Tuesday Figure Drawing/Painting Sessions
Beginning January 8th
5:30-8:30 pm, Artist fee is $15 per session.
For more information contact Melinda at 303.881.1122
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Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre
Presents
Sam Shepard’s Buried Children
Sanders Theatre
January 11 – 27, 2019
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Fort Worth Public Art
Commission Meeting
Fort Worth Community Art Center
January 14, 2019 5:30 PM
At their November meeting
the Fort Worth Art Commission will review Animalis’ preliminary design
for Northwest Community Park, along with updates on the Hemphill-Lamar,
Westcreek Dive and East Rosedale Roundabout public art projects.
More information about the Fort Worth Art Commission is available on the Fort Worth Public Art website www.fwpublicart.org
Bob Schneider in Concert
Scott Theatre
January 31, 2019, 8:00 p.m.
The Arts Center and Afallon Productions presents Bob Schneider in
concert. Bob Schneider, one of Austin’s most celebrated musicians will
perform at 8 pm in the Scott Theatre.
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The Arts Center and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo VIP Experience
February 1, 2019
This event includes a reception from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Arts Center
surrounded by a special art exhibition Cultura del Vaqueros with
catering by Reata and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Cash bar. Live country music,
Wild West Photo Booth, PRCA Meet & Greet with Rodeo Contestants,
Rodeo Souvenir Annual, Premium Seating to the 7:30 pm PRCA Rodeo
performance. $65 per person, all-inclusive price.
Parking passes can be included for $12 each.
For tickets and information contact Meredith Case at 817.877.2400 or meredith@fwssr.comTickets and Information
