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Give Art - November
12 , 2009
Center for Contemporary
Arts: Abilene Music Teachers Association will
provide piano music at Center for Contemporary Arts in the main gallery. Jane
Adams Breed Gallery- Black and White Fundraiser:
Group Show displaying work by the Centers Artists Members. Nov 5th-Dec 22nd. Saturday
November 14th Benefiting the Center, the 2009 Holiday Affair will be themed Black
and White this year, featuring the Center Artist Member Exhibit in the Breed Gallery.
Cocktails at 6:30, Dinner at 7:45 The event will also include live music and a
silent auction. The works will be available for purchase. Black tie optional.
Gallery 3: The Intercollegiate Student Art
Competition: Involves students from 5 local universities and colleges including:
ACU, HSU, MCM, CJC (note: Cisco has changed their name) and TSTC The competition
was judged by local artists, cash prizes will be awarded in various categories,
and automatic Center Student Artist Membership will be awarded to best in show.
The show will open Thursday November 5th, and the official awards ceremony will
take place during ArtWalk on November 12th at 7pm. Gallery
4: 24fps International Short Film Festival.: The festival features a competition
of twenty Official Selection short films (20 minutes or less) from all over the
world. These juried films are then curated and presented in public exhibitions
on two programs November 6-7, 2009. Now in its 11th year, 24fps has grown from
a localized program to an internationally recognized showcase for student and
independent short film work. Over 270 projects have already been submitted this
year for consideration, and this number grows daily. *In addition to the showing
November 6-7, The Center will be featuring the short film winners of the competition
in Gallery 4 beginning the month of November and through to the end of December.
Frontier Texas Come
walk through the American Flag field that will be on display November 6th through
13th at Frontier Texas! sponsored by American State Bank. Ask for the ArtWalk
discount on ArtWalk day and receive $1.00 off admission to Frontier Texas!, the
Century of Adventure. The Grace: Michael
Frary: In Sight, curated by Judy Deaton—Main Gallery—featuring more than 60 paintings
by the legendary Texas modernist, focusing on the architectonic forms evident
in his work. The exhibition is the first solo exhibition since the artist's death
in 2005. Texas Art Seen, guest curated by
Carl McQueary—Second Floor—Seventy rarely publicly exhibited early- to mid-twentieth
century paintings reveal how artists across the state portrayed the people and
places of Texas, and how we see Texas through their art. Texas
Photographers from the Wright Collection, curated by Judy Deaton—Third Floor,
Wright Photography Gallery—This inaugural exhibition for the Wright Photography
Gallery features stunning, iconic images from Texas photographers, all from the
museum's new Alice and Bill Wright Photography Collection. Make
‘n’ Take—Third Floor, Education Center—Children and their parents or guardians
will enjoy a hands-on art project they can take home with them. NCCIL
(National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature), 102 Cedar Street Come
to The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature to see Bravo! Chris
Raschka. The Children’s Chorus of Chorus Abilene will perform at 6:00. We will
also have a free family art activity from 5:30 to 8:00. You don’t want to miss
it! Library- Thursday, November 12, 2009
– ArtWalk @ your Library: Moon Shots- Main Library, 5-7 p.m. During this International
Year of Astronomy, we are displaying a collection of moon related memorabilia
belonging to Librarian Marie Noe. And don’t forget, your library has its own colorful,
original mural by local artist Debra Warr in the children’s story room. Thursday,
November 12, 2009 – Tree Selection and Care – Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Trees ‘go
to sleep’ for the winter, but there are some ways to tuck them in that will help
ensure a healthy awakening next spring. Bruce Kreitler, owner of Broken Willow
Tree Service, will share his knowledge during this free program. Cockerell
Galleries & Studios “Upstairs” “Raze de
Lumina” Studio 203 Jessica Natalee Templeton
Studio
205 Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin
Studio 206 TMGandfineart.com
Studio
207 Jennifer Nieland “A Moment in Time”
Studio 208 Zamarippas: Ralph III,
Dee Dee, Ralph,
Studio Two-One-Two Jessie, Adelina Nancy & Hannah Capra,
Studio
213 and Carey Thompson Tamberley Thomas
Studio 214 C. Kahl of Lone Star Hypnosis
Studio
215 Featured Artist: Nancy Capra’s own collection of “Vintage-Inspired
Santa Clauses” show will open Artwalk night! Guest Artist: We will be hosting
a multi-medium art fundraiser for the CCC with works of art being donated by artists
Sarah Mulkey and potter Rae Gravley. Proceeds from this show held at the Cockerell
Galleries & Studios “Upstairs” will benefit this non-profit organization in ways
that will ultimately benefit our community. Their fundraiser show will open Artwalk
night with a reception held in Studio 210 “Upstairs” in the Cockerell Galleries
& Studios (an elevator and stairs are available). Normal gallery hours are from
Mon-Fri, 9-5, with additional viewing times available by seeing Carolyn Cockerell
downstairs, or calling her at 325.829.7975. For more information, please see our
website at cockerellgalleries.com.
Sidewalk
Artists Cockerell Weather permitting, and back by popular demand, the belly dancers
of the Magic Lamp Dance Studio will be performing thru out the evening. Calligraphers
Suzanne Starr and Anita Lane will be custom-making special signs for Christmas
presents! Weather permitting, live musician Duane Ramelot will once again ‘warm
up’ the crowds with his high-energy jazz music! In time for Christmas shopping,
Bri, of “Fearfully Made” will be selling her one-of-a-kind jewelry and T-shirts!
Want some unique Christmas ideas? Shop wood whittlers Dennis Regan’s crosses!
Necklaces and earrings galore on sale for Christmas by jeweler Rebecca Hull! Be
sure to shop for Christmas at potter & photographer Heather Turner’s table! ACU*Cockerell
Art Gallery In the ACU*Cockerell Art Gallery, the band “Hello, Robot” will be
entertaining guests during Artwalk with their acoustic guitars, and alternative
sounds as guests enjoy the BCAA show. The BCAA Big Country Art Association will
be accepting entries on Fri, Nov. 6: 3-5 and Sat, Nov. 7: 9am-noon. Cash prizes
will be awarded. Accepted works will be on display from Nov 12- Dec 4 with an
ARTWALK Reception on Nov 12. All Big Country artists over 18 are encouraged to
apply. Entry Information: Available at http://www.acuartanddesign.com (under the
BCAA heading on the sidebar) Questions? Contact BCAA President Dan McGregor at
dan.mcgregor@acu.edu 12th Armored Division
Memorial Museum 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum will be putting on a presentation
on the vehicles of WWII; show time is 6:30 pm. Texas
Star Trading Co. Charlie Marler, longtime journalism professor at Abilene Christian
University, will sign copies of the new, updated ACU Answer Book from 5:30 to
7 p.m. at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress. The book is a 338-page reference
guide to ACU. Windsor Hotel Bernice Landrum's
Gallery in the Windsor Lobby will be open for Art Walk in November. Bluegrass
Music Review will be performed on the Mezzanine and "Swing Cats" will be dancing
in the Ballroom. The Abilene Swing Dance Society The Abilene Swing Dance Society
(ASDS) meets 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 only meets
every 2nd Thursday of the month and we are now accepting 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 you’re in the right place... just come to the
ballroom on the second floor. ENTERTAINMENT
Music @ Minter Park- Live music in the
park
5:30 Mickey Matta
6:00 Tuba Quartet
6:30 The Tree Line
7:00
Fair Forms 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. Lila
Senter book benefiting Abilene Hope Haven Lila Senter’s new (and first) book,
The Gift, benefitting Abilene Hope Haven, will be available during Art Walk in
front of the United Way offices. Senter has been recognized for some time in Abilene
for her involvement in the community and participation in various organizations.
Now, she is a published author. For 26 years Senter has written poems and shared
word gifts each Christmas with family and friends. She has compiled these into
The Gift, a book illustrated by equally well-known local artists and photographers.
The cover was designed by H. C. Zachry. Publishing costs have been underwritten
by a local foundation. A minimum donation of $15 and the fact that the selections
were originally given as Christmas gifts, make this a perfect item for Christmas
shoppers. All proceeds from The Gift will benefit Abilene Hope Haven, one of the
local non-profit organizations supported by Lila Senter and her family. Proceeds
will establish an endowment fund to help Hope Haven continue its mission to cure
homelessness, one person at a time. The Gift will also be available through Abilene
Hope Haven, 677-4673. VENDORS 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.com RESTAURANTS,
COFFEE SHOPS and COCKTAILS The Beehive, 442
Cedar Street happy hour drinks special 5:00-7:00PM
Cypress Street Station,
158 Cypress Street Enjoy art by Fannie Baker while you dine.
Monks Coffee
Shop, 233 Cypress Street, Enjoy a great cup of coffee. Open until midnight Thursday-Saturday.
The Warehouse-Continue fun into the night with live music & drink specials.
Ages 21 & up, open till midnight with happy hour 5-7PM. SUPPORT
& FUNDING 2009 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, RED3 Productions, Inc., and Susan Stroud at MorganStanley
SmithBarney. 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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