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ArtWalk - July 8,
2010
ART ON DISPLAY
The
Center for Contemporary Arts:
6:15p.m. Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson will
be at The Center for Contemporary Arts to draw for two free tickets to the upcoming
musical, "A Ride with Bob" featuring Ray Benson himself along with Asleep
at the Wheel! To enter your name in the drawing, please e-mail Kaysha Arnold at
the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council at kaysha@abilene.com or enter at the Center
for Contemporary Arts by 6pm the day of ArtWalk. Winner must be present to win!
So come meet Ray Benson and take advantage of all Abilene's Cultural District
has to offer at ArtWalk! Opening Reception
at The Center 6:30 for all 4 galleriess.
Gallery 1: In Eric Villarreal's new
solo exhibition, titled Guns n' Rosas, he explores familiar themes with
a loose and more painterly approach to the canvas. The subjects he has chosen
for this show range from fifty-cent water guns he purchased at garage sales to
dummy hand grenades to toy guns he received from his children and his friends.
He would like the viewer to see these subjects, not only as a child's toy, but
to what they speak of our American culture. Also, what they mean to various ethnicities
and socio-economic groups. "How is a toy pistol viewed by an inner-city,
single-parent kid as opposed to a nuclear-family, suburban kid?" The other
theme that Mr. Villarreal included in this exhibition is the Chicano woman as
a subject of beauty and power. Eric considers these paintings as paying homage
to the women that have shaped him, the lives of his friends and family. He considers
himself a "people watcher" and is fascinated by the people that come
into his life if only for just a second. "I would like the observer to catch
a glimpse of what I feel when I approach the canvas, to peer in to the soul of
the subject and to be vulnerable to it as well, therefore, creating a connection
with the piece." These new-colorful pieces are a testament to Eric's ever-evolving
approach to his subjects. He has purposefully simplified the design element of
his new paintings as to not detract from what the viewer takes in. This new technique
tries to bridge sound drawing with spontaneity and hopes the viewer will appreciate
his new personal vision and love of the human form. A reception for this exhibit
will be held during ArtWalk on Thursday July 8th at 6:30pm. This exhibit will
be on display through August 28th. Gallery
2: Photo Jessica Cunningham: Ranch Stories
"What makes photography
so great is that I get to stop a moment in time that I think is special and share
it with you. The bulk of my photographs are centered around the day to day of
our ranching operation, though I enjoy many subjects. I don't know the exact moment
I fell in love with photography, but for the last few years it has grown from
a hobby to a passion. My equipment consists of two cameras, a Canon 5D and Canon
20D digital SLR, my computer and digital software, and several lenses. I raise
meat goats with my husband, do book keeping and work on the family ranch, where
I find many of my best subjects. My love of fine art photography has led me to
begin doing some portrait photography. I will be opening up a studio and art store
in Cross Plains within the next year." Gallery
3: Three Score and Nearly Ten "Three Score and Nearly Ten is an exhibition
by two retired high school art teachers and Center artist members that are three
score and nearly ten years old. We have taught together & been friends for awhile.
Our work represents two opposite approaches: Carol is planned & executed as such
and Katy's is spontaneous & expressive. Nothing would make us smile more than
to see our Franklin Jr. High, Lincoln Jr. High, and AHS students at our show!!
- Katy Presswood & Carol Mitchell Gallery
4: Dirty Drawers: Annual Exhibit
For more than 30 years of weekly meetings,
the Dirty Drawers have been producing vibrant, detailed images of models who pose
for them. This group meets every Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Center for
Contemporary Arts to create figure drawings and portraits and to practice their
craft. Each year, the group displays an exhibit presenting their newest pieces
in the Center's Gallery 4. A reception for this exhibit will be held during ArtWalk
on Thursday July 8th at 6:30pm. This exhibit will be on display through August
28th. The Grace: Education Center, Third
Floor " A free, fun Make n' Take activity for children and their parents.
Third Floor:Alice and Bill Wright Photography
Gallery-The final week for Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams and
Georgia O'Keeffe. See this rare folio of photographs from legendary American
landscape photographer Ansel Adams, before it leaves The Grace Museum July 10.
Main Gallery: Drawing on the Past: Selections
from the Bobbie and John Nau Collection of Texas Art - Rarely exhibited paintings
from one of the most extensive private collections of Texas art. Frontier
Texas! Open until 6:00 p.m. ask for the art walk discount and receive $1.00 off
admission all day. NCCIL (National Center
for Children's Illustrated Literature), 102 Cedar Street July 8, 2010 at 6:30
PM: Gallery Talk by Barbara McClintock and Richard Jesse Watson ~ Free to Public
Come to The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature to see Golden
Kite Golden Dreams. You don't want to miss it.
Cockerell Galleries & Studios Featured Artist: the "Art of Romance"
by A Moment in Time's Jennifer Nieland will open during Artwalk, Thursday, July
8, 5-8 pm at Cockerell Galleries & Studios "Upstairs." Guest
artists: Saluting the Military, Cockerell Galleries & Studios will be having guest
hair designing artist, Beth Crowder cutting hair at specially discounted prices
for military families and their children for Artwalk night only! For one night
only! Cockerell Galleries & Studios "Upstairs",
Studio 204, will hold a Benefit for the Dog Park will be holding a collaborative
art show "Starving for Dogs" selling art, bling, candles, and more!!...to
help them reach their final financial goal! Studios
Upstairs:
Raze de Lumina Studio 203
Carolyn Cockerell/Rent-A-Studio, Gallery
Director Studio 204
Jessica Natalee Templeton Studio 205
Ralph, DeeDee,
Ralphie, Jessie, Adelina, Zamarippa Studio 206
TMGandfineart.com Studio 207
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Moment in Time Photography Studio 208
Tamberley Thomas Art Studio 210
GANDRwebdesign.com
Studio 212
Art by Susan Conwell Studio 213
Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin
~ Last Studio Left!! Studio 214
Bab's Bling ~ Women's Boutique Studio 215 ENJOY
LIVE music by Tony Barker, pottery demos by Marion Ivey, brightly colored jewelry
by Kendra & Rebecca, wood whittling demos by Dennis Regan, recyclable art by Fran
Hilliard, calligraphy by Suzanne Starr & Anita Lane. 12th
Armored Division Memorial Museum Living History Program will stage a presentation
at 7:30pm on "Main Battle Rifles Of World War II." We will cover rifles used by
Allied and Axis nations. PARK AND STREET
INFORMATION
Minter Park- Trippin'
Blu: Glenna Glover-Lead Vocals, Ric Rogers-Lead Guitar, Bray Pugh-Drums, Ronnie
Kendrick-Bass Guitar Got dreams? Free dream
interpretations by Dream On! in front of Busch Jewelers. Bring your most recent
or puzzling dream to share, or stop by for an encouraging word. www.DestinyDreamz.com
Amanda Pettit of Henna Abilene will be doing
Henna tattoos. Visit her website for more information. www.hennaabilene.com EMMALEEDIRE
ILLUSTRATION will be displaying cards: hand illustrated and printed on neon cardstock
with envelopes included, buttons and some original paintings, mostly watercolor
and ink, unframed. Rhinestone Cowgirl will
be selling jewelry. The next meeting of
the Abilene Swing Dance Society (ASDS) is July 8th in the Windsor Hotel Ballroom
(401 Pine Street) starting at 8pm till 11pm. There will be beginning lessons for
the first hour, so don't feel intimidated if this is your first time. The price
is $5 at the door, and that includes the lessons and the dance that follows. ASDS
meets every 2nd Thursday of the month right after ArtWalk. When you come in to
the Windsor Hotel you will probably hear bluegrass music, that's OK you're in
the right place... just come to the ballroom on the second floor. The
Dyess Hispanic Heritage Committee will be hosting a snow cone stand during CarWalk.
They will be raising money to host their events during Hispanic Heritage Month
including the Fiesta in the Park that's open to the public on August 28th @ 5pm
. Dyess AFB picnic grounds located on the corner of Arnold Blvd and Military Dr.
The walk in gate is on the left hand side of the visitor center. Verizon Wireless
is proud to sponsor the Clothesline project and HopeLine program to raise awareness
about domestic violence. In partnership with Noah Project and the Regional Crime
Victim Crisis Center, these shirts were created by survivors of domestic violence
here in your community. For more information visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline. Time
to Sign is a company that teaches sign language to parents, teachers, as well
as goes into centers to teach hands on to teachers and students. We offer 6 week
long classes, as well as workshops and training sessions for teachers. Kristen
Weber 325-320-9857 www.timetosign.com Yoga
with McKay. McKay teaches vinyasa flow yoga in several beautiful downtown arts
district locations. All are welcome to her mixed-level classes. http://yogawithmckay.homestead.com
McKay Moore 979-571-1794 mckaylmoore@yahoo.com SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS, COFFEE
Texas Star Trading
Co. Monks Cypress
Street Station Beehive Honeycomb
Tree 2010 ArtWalk sponsors include:
Abilene
Downtown Association, Arrow Ford, Abilene Regional Airport, Big Tex Solutions,
Lawrence Hall - Abilene, Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Mike Dunnahoo's
Star Dodge-Hyundai, Minuteman Press, Philpott Florist/Greenhouses, RED3 Productions,
Inc., Susan Stroud at MorganStanley SmithBarney, The Park People and Abilene Christian
University 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, Mrs. T.C.Campbell, GAP Radio, Abilene Reporter-News,
the Dodge Jones Foundation and the Texas Commission on the Arts. To
find out how you can participate in ArtWalk, contact the Center at 325-677-8389
or nicole@center-arts.com.
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