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The Dog Days of Summer - August
13, 2009
Thank you to: Rescue the
Animals, SPCA, PetSmart, Animal Services, and Animal Health & Medical Center
for joining us at ArtWalk. ACTIVITIES
AND ENTERTAINMENT At the Park… 6:30
Dog parade will start at the corner of 2nd Street and Cypress finishing in the
park followed by the Rescue the Animals, SPCA Beauty Pageant.
6:30/6:45pm-
Rescue the Animals, SPCA Beauty pageant for the pups. Prizes & trophies will
be given away.
PetSmart will provide pools for your pup to cool off in or
get a nice drink. Rescue the Animals, SPCA, PetSmart,
Animal Services, and Animal Health & Medical Center will all be joining us
for ArtWalk. Rescue the Animals, SPCA was founded in 1999.
They place over 1,000 unwanted dogs and cats in new loving homes each year. Their
Adoption Center houses up to 100 dogs and 75 cats. They have a low-cost spay/neuter
program and investigate animal abuse and neglect in over 20 counties in West Texas.
They are a 501 C 3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
Location: 5933 South First, Abilene, Texas 79605 Hours: 1pm to 5pm Monday through
Saturday hone: 325-698-SPCA (7722) Predestined To Prevail
students and staff will perform through vocal, dance, and theater. They will display
their unique gifts and abilities in order to effectively minister to the people
and bring about positive change. 7pm Minter Park. Crescent
Heights Baptist Church will be playing some uplifting contemporary worship songs
in Minter Park 7:45-8:30 The Grace Museum
Family
Make & Take Activity: Education Center NCCIL
Free family art activity available from 5:30 until 8:00pm.
Dream
On!, experienced dream interpreters help you understand the night-time messages
given through your dreams for FREE! Don't remember your dreams? Stop by for a
quick encouraging word for your spiritual journey. Visit www.destinydreamz.com
for more information. Abilene Swing Dance Society
(ASDS) will meet right after Artwalk 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 now
meets every 2nd, 3rd and 4th thurs of the month and we are now excepting memberships
(pick up a form at the meeting).
When you come in to the Windsor Hotel you
will probably hear bluegrass music, that's OK your in the right place... just
come to the ballroom on the second floor. EXHIBITS,
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS The Center for Contemporary
Arts, 220 Cypress Street
Jane Adams Breed Gallery: La Flore La Faune:
Jennifer Nichols & Linda Stricklin
La Flore la Faune is a joint exhibit
by Signature Center Artist Members Jennifer Nichols and Linda Stricklin. Both
of these artists are inspired by the natural environment and are presenting works
representative of that influence. Vibrant colors and textures fill the Jane Adams
Breed Gallery transformed by the unique integration of fine art and natural materials.
Join us in this celebration and appreciation of the environment. This exhibit
will be on display through August 29. Gallery 2 (Photography):
Elevations: Larry G. Blackwood
Larry G. Blackwood grew up on the plains of
Kansas where grain elevators dominate the landscape. He first started photographing
the structures as a teenager. For the past 25 years, Blackwood has lived in Idaho
and Montana, further connecting him to these structures. Images in this exhibit
present architectural beauty enhanced by light and shadow in these simple, utilitarian
structures spread across the plains.
"Grain elevators are icons of western
farming. These skyscrapers of small farming towns all across the Great Plains
are visible for miles. Even in the mountain towns of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho
they serve as dominant landmarks for travelers. I find the mix of light and shadow
on their structural forms to be irresistible subjects for photographs. Printed
with a sepia tone, the forms often take on a soothing, almost sensual glow".
-Larry G. Blackwood
This exhibit will be on display through September 30th. Gallery
3: West Texas Photographic Society: Annual Member's Exhibition
West Texas
Photographic Society (WTPS) is a group of photographers ranging from hobbyist
to professional. The group meets monthly at the Center for Contemporary Arts to
share tips, critiques, and suggestions to improve their craft. WTPS holds bi-monthly
competitions within the group to encourage members to continue working and improving
skill. From landscapes and nature to still-lifes and portraiture, this exhibit
contains a variety of subject matter that is sure to catch the eye. An opening
reception will be held for this exhibit during Art Walk August 13th, 5:30-8:30
pm. Gallery 4: Annual Exhibit- Dirty Drawers
More
than 30 years of weekly meetings, the Dirty Drawers are still at it-producing
vibrant, detailed images of those who model for them. The group meets every
Monday
evening from 7-9 p.m. to create figure drawings and portraits and to practice
their craft. The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street
Family
Make & Take Activity in the Education Center! Make & Take is a free, hands-on
art activity for all ages.
Best Friends: The Dog as Subject in Fine Art
Photography - From the private collection of Alice and Bill Wright - Second
Floor - An exhibition exploring our relationship with man's best friend, featuring
stunning images from photographers Elliott Erwitt, William Wegman, Dennis C. Darling,
Keith Carter and many others. Through September 18th.
James
Surls: From the Heartland - Main Gallery - Accompanying collector's book
published by The Grace available at the museum.
James
Woodson: Time Mediated Anomalies - Second Floor NCCIL
(National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature), 102 Cedar Street
"POP"
into The National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature this month theme
is Fairies, Animals and Wizards of Summer. Receive 10% off of The Ark pop up the
night of ArtWalk created by Robert Sabuda. We have a free family art activity
available from 5:30 until 8:00. Our latest Exhibition featuring Robert Sabuda
and Matthew Reinhart is a must see!!! 12th Armored
Division Memorial Museum, 1289 N. 2nd Street
The 12th Armored Division
Memorial Museum's Living History Program will be presenting a demonstration of
the US Army's Heavy Weapons of World War II. Showtime will be 6:30pm in the Museum
Auditorium. Frontier Texas!, 625 N. 1st Street
Open
from 9AM- 6PM. Receive $1 off admission all day when you ask for the ArtWalk discount.
Cockerell
Galleries & Studios
IN FRONT OF Cockerell Galleries & Studios
Sidewalk
Artists
Weather permitting, LIVE jazz music will be played by the amazing talents
of Duane Ramelot!
Potter & Photographer Heather Turner and the Dog Park
People will be selling 'doggie treats' and handing info for those interested in
bringing a Dog Park to Abilene.
Calligraphers, Suzanna Starr & Anita Lane
will be designing custom-made signs for their customers!
"Fearfully Made"
jewelry and shirts will be sold and commissioned by the young and beautiful artist,
Bri!
Her inventory almost sold out last time, so muralist & jewelry designer
Rebecca Hull expects to 'sell out' once more of her earrings, and more!
"Love
Beads" will be back for an encore as Suz continues selling her own creations!
Young,
Contemporary Wedding Photographer, Derrick Tribbey will have his portfolio on
display.
Keep Abilene Beautiful will hand out flyers on Xeriscaping! ACU*Cockerell
Art Gallery
The show "STORYTELLERS: An Invitational Illustration Showcase"
opens with a reception held during Artwalk, August 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
This exhibition highlights a variety of works produced by talented illustration
students in ACU'S Art and Design program.
Studios "Upstairs"
Studio
203 New to Cockerell Studios' Family! Studio 203 - Anca Pacuraru & Darren
Postelwait
Studio 205 - Jessica Templeton
Studio 206 - The Last Studio
Left! - Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin
Studio 207 -TMGandFineArt.com - New
journals and cards and wild pet portraits
Studio 208 - The Lair Dell' Acqua
- Sarah-Lynn Seyda, Jericho, Nathan
Studio 210 - Guest Artists Joe & Lorelei
DeAngelis of DeAngelis Photography will be showing their "Photography and
Digital Art on Canvas".
Studio Two-One-Two - "Featured" Artist,
DeeDee Zamarippa "Journey to the Center of Myself" Ralph and kids Ralphie
& Jessie Zamarippa
Studio 213 - Twig & Willows - Nancy Capra, Hannah
Capra, & Carey Thompson
Studio 214 - Osmel Almora
Studio 215 - Clinical
Hypnotherapist - Christy Kahl Abilene Public Library-
Thursday, August 13, 2009 - "ArtWalk: Anime'/ Manga" - Main Library
See
the winners of our July art contest featuring Japanese animation and graphic novel
characters. These young artists have fantastic imaginations and skills. Or perhaps
you'd like to see our own original mural by Debra Warr showing the wonders of
children's literature. We also have a great selection of materials on the "Dog
Days of Summer" so stop by and cool off. Free.
SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS and COCKTAILS The Leaf,
202 Cypress Street The Honeycomb Tree, 1166 N. 2nd Street Texas
Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress Street
Ann Whitaker will sign copies of her
novel, "Dog Nanny," from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, during Dog
Dayz ArtWalk. Ann, a former Abilene High English teacher, now lives in Waco. The
Beehive, 442 Cedar Street
Enjoy live music; free hors d'oeuvres and a happy
hour drink special 5:00-7:00PM Cypress Street Station,
158 Cypress Street
Come enjoy art by while you dine by Mary Bartee. Monks
Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress Street
Enjoy a great cup of coffee.
Open until
midnight Thursday-Saturday. Art on display by Monica Perez. The
Warehouse in the T&P, N. 1st & Pine Street
Continue the fun into the
night with live music & drink specials. Ages 21 & up, open till midnight
with happy hour 5-7PM.
STREET VENDORS
Hand
made jewelry by local artists. Works by Walter original
works of art, some small steel flowers, and custom leather wristbands.
Kierialoncass
Arts- Custom Pet and People Portraits, beautiful art adorable animal art and paintings,
and soy candles. www.kierialoncassarts.com Amanda Pettit
of Henna Abilene will be giving Henna tattoos. Visit her website for more information.
www.hennaabilene.org,
SUPPORT AND FUNDING 2009
ARTWALK SPONSORS Arrow Ford, Abilene Regional Airport,
Big Tex Solutions, Lawrence Hall – Abilene, Mayor’s Council on Physical
Fitness, Mike Dunnahoo's Star Dodge-Hyundai, Philipott Florists/Greenhouses, RED3
Productions, Inc. and Susan Stroud, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 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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