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ArtWalk - August 12,
2010
The Center for Contemporary Arts:
Opening
Reception at The Center 5:30pm
West Texas Photographic Society
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. This exhibit
will be on display through August 28th. Gallery 2: Photography
Gallery: David Leeson "Creative Alchemy" Open: August 6th Close: September
29th. David Leeson is a Dallas-based photojournalist and visual artist, freelancing
in still and video photography. He also teaches a class in the Emerging Media
and Communications department at University of Texas at Dallas. "It is my
hope that my personal journey through self portraiture and the creative process
will encourage and inspire others to seek their own journey with creativity -
to deepen the love, passion and desire for self and others that makes life itself
the ultimate art. Creative Alchemy is the art of the moment and the key that unlocks
the door." David Leeson
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.
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. 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.
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.
Second
Floor: ABSTRACTA THREE CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS July 15 - September 4
Abstraction
is the process of manipulating or removing recognizable characteristics in order
to reduce the image to a set of essential characteristics. The resulting simplicity
is often deceiving because abstraction is one of the most challenging methodologies
for creating art. Relying on the formal qualities of art and skewing subject matter
puts technique and materials in the forefront. Delicately balanced compositions
and refined surfaces are the mark of a master of abstraction.Three exhibitions
in the second floor galleries will feature non-objective abstract artwork in clay,
found objects, metal and paint.
Tools for Modern Living- Treasures from
the History VaultJuly 29, 2010 - June 30, 2011
There was a time when high-tech
was low-tech, and the history vault at The Grace is a reminder that maybe those
weren't such simpler times.Tools for Modern Living: Treasures from the History
Vault showcases once-prized possessions of thoroughly modern Abilenians from the
early 1900s.See cameras, radios, kitchen appliances, television sets, telephones
and office equipment, along with a few mystery objects. Frontier
Texas!
Open until 6:00 p.m. ask for the art walk discount and receive $1.00
off admission all day. NCCIL
102 Cedar Street
Come
to The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature to see Golden Kite
Golden Dreams. You don't want to miss it.
Paramount Theatre
6:30-8PM
The Nomadic Arts Team will perform live music and theatre on stage. Normadic Arts
Team is a group of student artists who used music, theatre, and visual arts in
a cultural exchange trip engaging students in the Southeast Asian country of Laos.
The team will present original artwork, music, and theatre sketches showcasing
their experiences in Laos. They are raising funds to help children escape poverty
and trafficking dangers through regional education programs Cockerell
Galleries & Studios
Featured artist,Susan Conwell ~ LILA'S JOURNEY "Stories".
Her show will open the night of Artwalk with a reception in Studio 213. 'Guest'
artist "Upstairs" in the Gallery,Patrick Taylor's Mystic Dreams will
be back by popular demand. Showing her photography for her first time, 18 year
old Bailey Patterson will be opening her show in Studio 204 "Inside and Out".
Cockerell Studios "Upstairs" Studio 204 Carolyn Cockerell, Gallery Director,
Studio 205 Jessica Natalee Templeton, Studio 206 Last Studio Left! Artists, K.
Cockerell & P. Bowdoin Studio 206 Info for Art Classes will be available by
Nancy Capra starting in Sept! Register with Carolyn Cockerell by going to her
website at www.cockerellgalleries.com before spots fill up! Studio 207 T.M. Gand
- TMGandFineArt.com Studio 208 A Moment in Time Photography, Jennifer Nieland,
Studio 210 Tamberley Thomas Art, Studio 212 GANDRwebdesign.com, Studio 213 Lila's
Journey: Art by Susan Conwell, Studio 214 Zamarippa's Studio Two-One-Two Ralph
III, DeeDee, Ralph, Jessie, Adelina, Studio 215 Bab's Bling ~ Women's Boutique
by Barbara Briles. Sidewalk Artists: LIVE music by HAPPY FAT! Wood whittler Dennis
Regan-BACK by popular demand! Recyclable art, purses, & more by Premier HS
Principal, Fran Hilliard! LIVE pottery demos by Marion Ivey!New sparkly bling
for sale by Rebecca Hull! Calligraphers Suzanne Starr & Anita Lane have new
ideas for you! 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
12th
Armored Division Memorial Museum Living History program will our presentation
will be on US Infantry Heavy Weapons, 7:30pm at the 12th Armored Division Memorial
Museum
The Library
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - ArtWalk: Lunch Boxes
- Main Library 5-8 p.m.
Who knew the metal box you carried your lunch to school
in each day would become a work of art? From the ubiquitous red plaid to Star
Trek or the Lone Ranger, Library staffer Tony Redman has a great collection. We'll
also welcome a string trio from Strings Unlimited Violin Studio playing American
folk classics. Don't forget the library's own original mural by Abilene artist
Debra Warr in the children's storyroom. Free.
Texas Star Trading Co.
Al
Pickett and Chad Mitchell will sign copies of "Brother's Keeper" atTexas
Star Trading Co. from 6-7:30 p.m. during ArtWalk. The book tells the story of
the 2009 Abilene High School state championship football team. Lone Star Trio
will be playing Texas and cowboy songs during ArtWalk. The group includes Roger
Mobley, Robert Partin and Kathryn Holland.
PARK
AND STREET INFORMATION
Minter Park- "Run the Race" will be playing
live 6pm.
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 or even a 'tattoo reading'. www.DestinyDreamz.com
Amanda Pettit of Henna Abilene will be doing Henna tattoos. Visit her website
for more information. www.hennaabilene.com
Jessica Kirkland of "Made
for Something Beautiful" will be selling her hand-made wears, including baby
clothes, hats, scarves and other items.
Bar Naked will be selling homemade,
old fashioned, lye soap. barnaked@gmail.com
Girl Scout troop 7124 will
teach a "Mosaic Art Craft" anyone interested can also purchase Girl
Scout Cookies from Our Table that Night.
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
EMMALEEDIRE ILLUSTRATION-Illustration Major Senior at the Savannah College
of Art and Design Located in Savannah, GA; Orignially from Tuscola, TX will be
selling neon greeting cards of my own design (with matching envelopes) and bookmarks.
The Abilene Swing Dance Society (ASDS) is meeting on
Today, August 12th in theWindsor Hotel Ballroom (401 Pine Street) starting at8pm
till11pm. 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 theWindsor 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 @ 6pm . 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.
Help Abilene (and Connecting
Caring Communities) win $250,000 this month in the Pepsi Refresh contest! Stop
by CCC's table on Cypress Street and VOTE online www.refresheverything.com/abilene)
or by texting '101909' to PEPSI (73774). Together we can transform forgotten neighborhoods
into places where people find hope! SHOPS, RESTAURANTS,
COFFEE
Texas Star Trading Co., Monks, Cypress Street Station, Beehive,
Honeycomb Tree are all open during ArtWalk.
September Preview...
Abilene,
TX - The Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter will sponsor the
September ArtWalk, to be called "Memory ArtWalk" in recognition of the
role memory plays in art and as tribute to those with memory loss. ArtWalk takes
place Thursday, September 9, from 5 to 8:30 pm.
This year marks the 30th
anniversary of Abilene's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. To enhance this landmark
event, the Center for Contemporary Arts, has invited all artists participating
in past outdoor sculpture shows to exhibit a smaller, indoor work during the months
of September and October of 2010...a reunion of creative souls. Approximately
fifty artists will be exhibiting their work and joining us for the weekend celebration.
Opening will be held at the Center from on September 18th
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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