Call for Landscape Art - ArtSpace (Round Rock)

The 'Call for Art' - Landscapes, is on the website at www.roundrockarts.org.  The Round Rock Arts Council needs entries in by Sunday, Feb 26th at 5 pm.

St David's Hospital holds reception for WCAG Artists

The St. David's Hospital in Georgetown hosted a "thank you" reception for the Williamson County Art Guild on Thursday evening, February 9th. It was a lovely event and a good time was had by all in attendance.
Click here to read more and see photos.

WCAG February Framer's Gallery Report

There is some very nice art being displayed by WCAG members at the Framer's Gallery during the month of February. Participating artists include Maggie Allen, Kay Dimitri, Marianne DeRiggi, Gretchen Hecht (GretchenArt), Gregorty Heflin, Priscilla Jones, Holly Moore, Wes Odell, Ruby Pecot, Alexis Templeton and Kerry Whitfill.  The art will hang until Febuary 29th. 

 

Our People's Choice winner is Alexis Templeton's acrylic "Moon Phases."  Congratulations!

 

The Framer's Gallery is located at 610 S Main in Georgetown, TX.  Have some fun. Go by and take a look at our member's art!

Stinger Studio Feb 4th - March 30 Exhibit

All artists have new work...we welcome you to the Opening Reception on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 6pm to 9pm.

Salado Show

Salado Wine Sellers has a beautiful venue for showing art. I was invited by the gals from Taylor to exhibit with them. The reception is tonight, Jan 20th from 5-8. It is all about the sea, and everything in it, including mermaids.

The weather is beautiful; come join us in Salaldo, 814 N Main.

12 Art World Habits to ditch in 2012

An interesting read...take your own conclusions.
Read Matt Gleason's story in the Huffington Post.

East Austin Studio Tour This Weekend!

Join me and Scott Gordon, a talented photographer, at 2023 E. Cesar Chavez during the East Austin Studio Tours.  We will exhibit work in the future home of our shared studio space.  10-5pm.  Rain Showers Over Flowers is a new painting on display. 40 x 30 x 1.5 | mixed media and acrylic

Austin City Hall - The People's Gallery - Call for Entries!

Howdy Everyone! This is a great way to get exposure beyond Georgetown and Round Rock!

Call for Artwork: People's Gallery 2012
Deadline: December 5, 2011, midnight
The City of Austin is now accepting applications for the 2012 Austin City Hall People's Gallery Exhibition. The Exhibition will run from February 2012 through January 2013. Applications must be made through the online application system ASAPP! by midnight on Dec. 5, 2011.

Download the complete Call

An Artist Information Meeting to explain the application process will be held November 22, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Austin City Hall, room 1029 (301 W. 2nd Street).

WCAG November Framer's Gallery Report

The art at the Framer's Gallery just keeps getting better and more and more people come to the gallery during Georgetown's First Friday Celebration.  This month WCAG artist, Pat Langley, won the People's Choice Award for her giclee, "Geisha."  Congratulations, Pat!  Pat says the original was created using hand painted and stamped papers.  Pat also carved the stamp she used in the background.  "Giesha" is approximately 15" x 29".  Pat has a blog which can be found at http://patlangley.blogspot.com.

Take a class with Jennifer Balkan

Howdy! The great Jennifer Balkan...our guest artist for last month, just announced that she's putting together a new class. If you are interested, please read below! Thanks!

New class!!
We'll spend the first two classes sketching the figure in charcoal with our goals being (1) to see the figure as an abstract composite of dark and light shapes (values) in order to create a a strong value statement; (2) to get a proportionally accurate figure; both of which will contribute to a (3) compelling composition and statement of light and shadow.
The third and fourth classes, we'll paint using white and umber oil paint and create rich monochromatic figure compositions.

This class is designed for people who have some painting and drawing experience but are new to the figure.

Class meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 11/30-12/21.
Class size is limited to four.
Cost is $250 plus $45 model fee.
Class meets at my studio at 3109 Lafayette Avenue in East Austin.

Let me know if you're interested!

Cheers,
Jennifer




www.jenniferbalkan.net

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Elements Art Reception

Please join me and wonderful artists at Austin Details Art + Photo on Saturday, October 22nd.  Space, design, color, and light unite in this exhibit.  1-3pm.  106 E 8th Street. Featured artists include Rebecca Bennett, Sharon Keshishian, Carol Lyon, Cheryl Rae, Thomas Jack Hilton, and Jann Alexander.  My 3D work will be on display and I would love to share it with the WCAG.

WCAG October Framer's Gallery Report

Wow, another one of our brand new members won the People's Choice Award. Congratulations goes to Kay Dimitri for her oil painting, "The Door." This painting and the art of other WCAG members will be on display at The Framer's Gallery, located at 610 S. Main in Georgetown, TX until November 2nd, 2011. So be sure to go by and take a look at the great art there!

Art Hop 2011

Howdy! I just wanted to remind everyone that Art Hop starts tonight with a reception from 6pm to 8 pm at the Georgetown Public Library. Make sure that you check out the exhibit. Have a great weekend!

Origin Magazine Party and Art Exhibit tonight!

Good morning!  Tonight is Origin Magazine's Party and Art Exhibit at Quattro Gallery (Audi Dealership on Pond Springs).  It's open to the public.  I would love for some WCAG members to come!  There will be food, drinks and various artists.  The event will go until late.  DJ Spooky will be spinning and signing his book at 11pm.  I hope it's a big hit!  This is one of my paintings featured in the show.  Off the Hook | 36 x 24 x 1.5 | 2011 | acrylic on canvas

Chadwick and Spector at Jerry's Artarama

Okay... I just got an email from Jerry's Artarama that they are having Chadwick and Spector talking about their art this Saturday, October 1st from 12-2pm. This should be great and I am sure that a lot of people are going to be there. Unfortunately, I won't be able to be... but go and tell me all about it!

George Brainard Photography

Howdy! Last year, we had the honor to have George Brainard come and speak to the Art Guild about his Race Fans pictures taken in the dragway... He was a great speaker and had so many great stories to tell. While working on this year's banner project, I found this little video. So, if you did not make it to that meeting, this is a great way to recap... or see actual film footage of George hard at work.

e-Suggestion Box

The WCAG has a new Suggestion Box!
Click here to check it out.

David Ball - Banner Project Participant

Postcards from the Unconscious- David Ball from Colin M Day on Vimeo.

One of the things that I love about curating the Banner Project is all the art that I get to admire... all the things that I get to learn. It's an opportunity to make new connections and re-kindle some old ones. There's so much great art out there and not enough time to appreciate it. I met David Ball over 20 years ago back in my Boston Days. Our paths crossed again recently and when I saw his work, I had to invite him to participate in the banner project. In this video, he talks about "Postcards from the Unconscious", his latest body of work.

You can also check out his website