ChalkWalk - September 11, 2008

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

ArtWalk is everything it's chalked up to be this month! Chalk will be available at the Center for Contemporary Arts, where you can express your inner graffiti artist on the sidewalk, or gather up a group to create a sidewalk masterpiece in Everman Park.

At the Center for Contemporary Arts, hear pianist Ric Richardson tickle the ivories, beginning at 5:30 PM, and see exhibits by Ford Farr, Mike Lanier, and other Center Artist Members.

In Everman Park, see a demonstration by a group from Hong's Martial Arts World at 6:00 PM.

Abilene Independent Schools, United Way, and Region 14 Education Service Center will present a Family Resource Fair in the One AISD Center located at 241 Pine from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. The Family Resource Fair is a collaborative effort to provide a caring outreach to the community which focuses on area resources and services. This is a one stop opportunity for parents, students and Abilenians to learn about and take advantage of the quality community resources available to Abilene residents. It is our goal, that through a family's ability to access services, they may increase quality of life and ultimately impact students' educational performance.

Join the Abilene Public Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the cultural celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The display will feature items used for a celebration, and an explanation of each article including flowers, candles, salt, ashes, bread, water, incense, fruit, favorite items belonging to the person being honored and pictures. Carmen Lathem will be here from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to answer questions about this celebration.

At Texas Star Trading Co., see A Little Piece of Texas, a display and sale of small, original framed paintings by Charlie Hukill.

Melissa Ragan, of MR Art, will be at the Honeycomb Tree at 7:00 PM presenting new paintings and wood sculptures. As always, the Honeycomb Tree will be open for shopping until 8:00 PM.

At the Grace Museum, create your own chalk pastel masterpiece to celebrate ChalkWalk in Make It and Take It, a free, hands-on art activity for kids of all ages available from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

Cockerell Galleries welcomes everyone to shop our sidewalk artists' booths! Mixed-media artist, H. Turner of FILOS' UpStairs Studio 212 will sell unique, handmade ceramic jewelry. Henna Artist, Diana Burk will offer a variety of designs for temporary henna "tats." Professional Calligraphers, Suzanne Starr and Anita Lane will paint name signs, and Batik artist, Janine Smith, will sell her uniquely-designed batik backpacks, beach bags, and more!

Stop into Monks Coffee Shop to see art by Bonnie Buchanan and pottery by Austin and Liz Brown.

At Cypress Street Station, enjoy artwork by Barbara Edwards while you dine.

GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

The Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.

Jane Adams Breed Gallery: Symbolic Renditions by Ford Farr
Ford Farr's expressive painting style depicts unusual subjects and incorporates satirical allusions to well-known artworks.

Gallery 2: Green a Center Artist Member Group Exhibit - This photography exhibit by Center Artist members explores the different interpretations of the word "Green." Our environment is in a fragile state and this new, innovative term seems to be the all-encompassing path to turning things around.

Gallery 3: Go Figure-ative a Center Artist Member Group Exhibit - The figure is one of the most complicated subjects to capture. Whether it's a hand or a full body in movement, an artist's interpretation of the figure can often be a direct insight into an artist's ability and skill. This exhibit, Go Figure-ative, allows our artists to present their various talents in expression and encompasses their wit and creativity.

Gallery 4: Nature, Up Close and Personal by Mike Lanier - Lanier's life-like paintings give us a magnified look at animals in nature. Each of these paintings is a close study of the wonderful occurrences in nature

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

Main Gallery: Closed in preparation for Fall Benefit
Second Floor: Gallery A - Sandria Hu: Smoke and Ash. Sandria Hu's abstract prints, paintings and constructions are both physically and emotionally compelling. Her personalized style and technique has developed over many years of artistic work and worldwide travel. Her work has been called landscapes of the mind - fragments of memory of places visited and revisited again and again.
Galleries B and C - Imaging Blackness, 1915-2002: Film Posters from the Indiana University Black Film Center/Archive. Imaging Blackness includes 43 striking posters from almost a century of independent black cinema. Collectively, these film posters provide a captivating exploration of the development of African-American cinema as it forged a role for black entertainers that countered - or reinforced - prevailing racial stereotypes.
Come Play and Learn in The Grace's Children's Museum, featuring many new exhibits that are certain to educate and entertain!
Third Floor: History Museum
Mallouf Boot Shop and Historic Period Rooms

NCCIL (National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature), 102 Cedar St.
The Global Artistry of Leo & Diane Dillon: A Retrospective - Revered for their talent and versatility, husband and wife duo Leo and Diane Dillon have collaborated on over 40 books, and have received two Caldecott awards. During ArtWalk, the NCCIL will feature the book The Girl Who Spun Gold, and help you create your very own chalk patterns, reflecting the Dillon's illustrations.

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 & Studios, 1133 N. 2nd St.

ACU*Cockerell Gallery: Sandra Bowden: Icons & Logos - This 40 year retrospective of Bowden's work will open with a public reception beginning at 5:30 PM. Admission is always free.
Cockerell Galleries & Studios UpStairs proudly presents the emotional, artful photography of our featured artist, Tammy Marcelain of Marcelain Photography, in Studio 203! We welcome guest artist, Abigail Wellborn with her show, Beauty: In the Eye of Ordinary. Jaime Ray, of a Change of Scenery will host the grand opening of Studio 214! Nancy and Hannah Capra and Carey Thompson of Studio 213 will display their awe-inspiring, mixed-media work! H. Turner, of FILOS'S Studio 212, will exhibit her colorful pottery, photography and jewelry! Visit Joanna Fortson of The Wild Paintbrush. Stacy Horton and Brittany Bennett of Studio Brista 210, invite all to enjoy their expressive art! Don't miss the painted studio of Ash Almonte, Studio 208! T.M. Gand, of Studio 207, enjoys visiting with guests as they enjoy her brightly colored works of art! Also in 207, photographer Samantha Manski delights all with personal perspectives of the world around her! Painters Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin of The Last Studio Left!, Studio 206, are going green! Jessica Natalee Templeton, of Studio 205, delights in creating decorative, joyful, colorful paintings. Lone Star Hypnosis's C. Kahl, in Studio 215, is now offering fresh herbs and handmade jewelry, as well as her special hypnosis packages!

12th Armored Division Memorial Museum, 1289 N. 2nd St.
Living History Interpreters Tom Walke, Alex Phillips, and William Lenches will be dressed in 12th Armored Division WWII uniforms and will give 15 minute firearms presentations. There are small gifts available for children in the gift shop, donated by Vanessa Harris.

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Cassandra's and Company, 173 Pine St. Open until 7:00 PM during ArtWalk.

The Leaf, 202 Cypress St.

The Honeycomb Tree, 1166 N. 2nd St. Melissa Ragan, of MR Art, will be at the Honeycomb Tree at 7:00 PM presenting new paintings and wood sculptures. As always, the Honeycomb Tree will be open for shopping until 8:00 PM.

Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St. See A Little Piece of Texas, a display and sale of small, original framed paintings by Charlie Hukill.

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 Barbara Edwards while you dine.

Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress St. Stop in to enjoy a great cup of coffee and enjoy art by Bonnie Buchanan and pottery by Austin and Liz 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.

PARK AND STREET VENDORS

In front of Busch Jewelers: Dream On! will offer free dream interpretations. Please visit their website at www.destinydreamz.com.

ZLB Plasma will be in front of the Center for Contemporary Arts with information about the benefits of donating plasma and possible fundraising opportunities for your organization.

n Minter Park: Stacey Henrion will sell handmade jewelry, Jenna Jones will give free five minute massage demos, Eternal Threads and the Sanctuary Home for Children will have handmade goods for sale and henna artist Amanda Petit will provide body art for a small fee. Kwana Moore will sell hot dogs, and David Wendland will sell hand-painted knick-knacks.

n Everman Park: enjoy a Martial Arts demonstration by Hong's Martial Arts World, and create a chalkwalk masterpiece!

SUPPORT AND FUNDING

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.

ARTWALK MONTHLY SPONSORS

Minuteman Press, The Arrangement/T&P Event Center/The Warehouse Depot Company, First Texas Title - Bradshaw & McCall LLP, Mike Dunnahoo's Star Dodge-Hyundai, N-Tune Music & Sound, CBS Insurance, Philpott Florists/Greenhouses, Bogie's Specialty Deli, Lads & Lassies, Abilene Regional Airport, MCM Elegante Suites, Abilene Ballet Theatre

To find out how you can participate in ArtWalk, contact Jamie Shelburne at 325-677-8389 or jamie@center-arts.com.