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I Heart Art ArtWalk - February
12 , 2009 ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
At
the Center for Contemporary Arts, see a sculpting demonstration by Pamela Gilbreth
Watkins and enjoy a reception for the very special student photography contest,
Caring Couples hosted by the Texas Family Institute and the Twogether In Texas
Program. The Heart Gallery will also be on display on the second level of the
Center, in the conference room. For those who are "Wild
at Heart," stop in at The Grace Museum and take part in Make and Take It,
a free, hands-on art activity for kids of all ages from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The
work of children's book illustrator Ashley Bryan will be on display in Abilene
at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). Rhythms
of the Heart: The Illustration of Ashley Bryan opens on February 12th and will
be displayed at the NCCIL gallery until May 1, 2009. Ashley Bryan will be in Abilene
to participate in the opening events. The events will begin with the Alliance
After Care Putu Mayo Choir signing in the Gallery at 6:30. The Community Gallery
Talk will start at 6:45 followed by a Book Signing with the illustrator. Ashley
Bryan is an artist, a writer, an anthologist, a storyteller, and a noted scholar
of African and African American folklore. He hopes that his work with African
tales will be like a "tender bridge" connecting past to present, reaching
across distances of time and space. Ashley Bryan's numerous awards and honors
include the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, six Coretta Scott King
Honors, the Arbuthnot Prize, one of the highest honors in children's literature,
and a Fulbright Scholarship. His poetry and paintings have, and continue to influence
a whole generation of children. The Abilene Public Library's
ArtWalk display will be in honor of Black History Month. Stop
into Monks Coffee Shop to see artwork by T.M. Gand and pottery by Austin and Elizabeth
Brown. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the Abilene Empty Bowls
Project, taking place on February 21, 2009. See the special
Artistic Expressions in the storefront windows at 240 Cypress, organized by the
Cancer Services Network. At Cypress Street Station, enjoy
art by JoAn Wilkes while you dine. At the 12th Armored
Division Memorial Museum Living History Interpreters Tom Walke, Alex Philips,
and Bill Lenches will give 15 minute presentations of the 12th Armored Division
in WWII's uniforms and firearms. There are also small gifts for children inside
the museum gift shop, donated by Vanessa Harris.
Stop by and visit with Dream
On!, in front of Busch Jewelers. Experienced dream interpretation team delights
in helping you understand the night-time messages given through your dreams -
their free gift to you. Don't remember your dreams? Stop by for a quick and free
encouraging word for your spiritual journey. Visit destinydreamz.com for more
information!
ACU is excited to host a Tri-University Art Faculty Invitational
to be held in the ACU*Cockerell Art Gallery from Feb. 12 - March 29. ACU is looking
forward to promoting the work of the art faculty from our city for HSU, McM, and
ACU. A reception will be open to the public during Artwalk! Flautist
Abby Dods, daughter of Carolyn Cockerell, is excited to entertain guests with
her wonderful 'newly-discovered' talent! Enjoy the music of 'strolling' guitarist,
Joe Goforth, student and sister of our recent guest artist, Aurora Goforth! For
the FIRST time in Downtown, don't miss the "LIVING STATUE" in front
of Cockerell Galleries & Studios!
In front of
Cockerell Galleries & Studios, enjoy a relaxing chair massage for five minutes
for $5 by Melanie Blalock! Local TV celebrity Christy Munton will be showing her
unique art for the very first time! Fun face painting will be available by various
artists and Diane Burk will do henna painting.
The Feb.
12th meeting of the Abilene Swing Dance Society (ASDS) starts at 8pm in the Windsor
Hotel Ballroom (401 Pine Street). There will be beginning lessons for the first
hour. The price is $5 at the door, which includes the lesson. EXHIBITS
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
The Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.
Jane
Adams Breed Gallery: Take 2 by Pamela Gilbreth Watkins - The exhibit features
digital collages. Computer-enhanced photo images from the artist's archives are
presented as a retrospective of her work in the period from 1984 to 2008. Pamela
will conduct a sculpting demonstration during the evening of ArtWalk. Gallery
2: Fate As We Know It by Greg Davis - Fate as we know it sometimes lies beyond
our means of understanding and surfaces at just the right moment in our lives.
After ten successful years in the technology business, Greg Davis resigned from
his position in 2004 and traveled the world for one year. Upon his return to America,
his 'vacation pictures' soon became his life. Greg captured all of his images
from his one-year trip with a point-and-shoot Olympus camera and no formal training
in photography or art. Greg has been given a gift and intends to return the favor
by sharing a wonderful story with you. Gallery 3: No Absolutes,
Just Friends by Katy Presswood and Carol Mitchell - Witness the juxtaposition
of the artistic freedom of Katy Presswood and the meticulous technique of Carol
Mitchell in this exhibit by two long-time friends. Gallery
4: Fashion: The Mysterious Art by Becky Tubbs - Get clued in to historic fashion
trends as Becky Tubbs presents her detailed watercolors depicting fashion from
the 1900s through the present. SPECIAL EXHIBITS: Student
Photography Contest: Caring Couples. In honor of National Marriage Week, Texas
Family Institute and the Twogether in Texas program is hosting a reception and
photography display of couples from around the Abilene area. High School Students
will display their best photos that show couples who are having fun together or
doing things that strengthen their relationship. Please join us at the Center
for Contemporary Arts for wedding cake, punch, and the presentation of the winning
photograph. Call 670-0969 for more information. The Heart
Gallery: Abilene, on display in the conference room, is a touching exhibit revealing
the spirit and life of children from Abilene and surrounding counties awaiting
adoption.
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
Main Gallery
20 to Watch:
New Art in Austin - This exhibition features the work of 20 Texas artists chosen
by a statewide team of curators. 20 to Watch: New Art in Austin introduces emerging
artists from Central Texas. The third exhibition in a triennial series organized
by the Austin Museum of Art. Second Floor Galleries A,
B, and C
The Art Guys: Failed Schemes and Pipe Dreams - No idea is too wacky
or outlandish for Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing, the Houston artist team known
as The Art Guys. Their exhibition features selections from 25 years of the team's
drawings, proposals maquettes, ephemera and documentation. Come
play and learn in The Grace's Children Museum. Third Floor
History
Museum - Mallouf Boot Shop and Historic Period Rooms 12th
Armored Division Memorial Museum, 1289 N. 2nd St.
January's ArtWalk at the
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum marks the premiere of a new presentation
from the Living History Program. Comrade Commissar will discuss the role and duties
of possibly the most unique (and certainly the most feared) member of the Soviet
Army during World War II: the Political Officer. Living History Interpreters Tom
Walke, Alex Philips, and Bill Lenches will give 15 minute presentations of the
12th Armored Division in WWII's uniforms and firearms. There are also small gifts
for children inside the museum gift shop, donated by Vanessa Harris. NCCIL
(National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature), 102 Cedar St.
Join
the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature for the opening events
of our new Exhibition, Rhythms of the Heart: The Illustration of Ashley Bryan.
Children's
choir will sing at 6:30
Gallery Talk by Ashley Bryan starts at 6:45
Book
signing will follow Frontier Texas!, 625 N. 1st St.
Frontier
Texas! will be open from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Receive $1 off admission all day when
you ask for the ArtWalk discount. ACU*Cockerell Gallery
& Cockerell Studios, 1133 N. 2nd St.
There are over ten artist studios
in Cockerell Galleries & Studios upstairs, all of which contain wonderful
artwork to see and experience.
Photographer Tammy Marcelain, of Studio 203,
will be our "Featured" artist for February with her show entitled: "Love
is in the Air!" Studio 205 - Our very talented Jessica
Natalee Templeton, as always, welcomes guests to come and enjoy her beautiful
and colorful works of art! Studio 206 - Come enjoy the
eclectic works of Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin of "The Last Studio Left!"
Studio 207 - TM Gand will proudly display her moody spacescapes. Studio
208 - Don't miss Ash Almonte's 'new work for the new year'! Studio
212 - Ralph & DeeDee Zamarippa of Studio Two-One-Two have new multi-medium
pieces almost daily! Studio 213 - Nancy Capra, Hannah
Capra & Carey Thompson, all of "Twig & Willows", thank everyone
for their support of "Our House", and welcome all to enjoy their new
oils, photography, & more! Studio 214 - NEW artist
Kasey Chavez is inviting everyone to enjoy her 'painted' studio and to enjoy her
'never-before-seen' works of art! For a schedule of upcoming
shows/events, please visit: www.cockerellgalleries.com. C.
Kahl of Lone Star Hypnosis has wonderful ways to help everyone keep their 'New
Year's resolutions'! Come see her in Studio 215! SPECIALTY
SHOPS
The Leaf, 202 Cypress St. The Honeycomb Tree,
1166 N. 2nd St. Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress
St. Open 'til 8:00 PM RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, and COCKTAILS
The
Beehive, 442 Cedar St. Enjoy live music, free hors d'oeuvres and a happy hour
drink special from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Cypress Street Station, 158 Cypress St.
Enjoy art by JoAn Wilkes while you dine.
Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress St.
Stop in to enjoy a great cup of coffee and enjoy art by T.M. Gand and pottery
by Austin and Elizabeth Brown. Open until Midnight, Thursday-Saturday.
McKay's
Bakery, 226 Cypress St. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tasty treat, or stop by
for a sandwich and soup.
The Warehouse in the T&P, N. 1st & Pine St.
Continue the fun into the night with live music & drink specials. Open 5:00
- 7:00 PM for Happy Hour. Open until midnight. 21 & up.
The Civic Plaza
Hotel, 505 Pine St. The lobby and restaurant will be open from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.
Mis
Hijos, 427 Pine St.
PARK AND STREET VENDORS Dream
on! will be giving away free dream interpretations in front of Busch Jewelers.
Street
vendors Jewelry Simple and David Wendland will sell handmade goods! Becky Forrest
and Lynda Prulhiere will sell items crafted from found objects, and Girl Scout
Troop 7069 will sell cookies! The Abilene Sketch Club will also be present to
distribute information about their club. SUPPORT
AND FUNDING 2009 ArtWalk sponsors include:
Philipott Florists/Greenhouses, the Abilene Regional Airport and Mike Dunnahoo's
STAR Dodge-Hyundai ArtWalk, a major program of the Center
for Contemporary Arts, is supported by: Abilene Cultural Affairs Council: the
City of Abilene, Taylor County, and the Downtown Revitalization Program of the
Tax Increment Finance District, Campbell Foundation, GAP Radio, Abilene Reporter-News,
the Dodge Jones Foundation and the Texas Commission on the Arts. 2009
ARTWALK SPONSORS Mike Dunnahoo's Star Dodge-Hyundai,
Philpott Florists/Greenhouses, Abilene Regional
Airport To find out how you can participate in
ArtWalk, contact the Center at 325-677-8389 or info@center-arts.com.
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