Editor’s Remarks: May 2013
There’s something about Sean Shim-Boyle’s Project Row House installation, Salt House, that speaks to the moment. A second fabricated chimney bisects the room, altering the interior just enough to wake us up to its reconfigured space. We’ve all had our share of “keep calm and carry on” in recent weeks, all of which winds us [...]
Read MoreUncharted Waters Coming to Anya Tish Gallery June 2013
The works of Joan Hall and Paul Booker will be featured in a unique 2 person exhibition in conjunction with PrintHouston 2013. Delving into the uncharted area between printmaking and sculpture, Uncharted Waters presents an alternative use of printmaking by integrating prints and found objects into wall-dependent sculptures. Both, Hall and Booker, draw their inspiration from the patterns [...]
Read MorePop Shop Houston
Indie Craft Fair, Art and Music Festival at Spring Street Studios May 11-12. This is a little more than a shopping excursion. You’ll find independent artists, designers, and crafters of every media, plus cocktails, bands, and even family friendly activities. Over 50 Independent Designers Locally Made Goods, including t-shirts, records, vintage clothing and jewelry, handmade cards and [...]
Read MoreEditor’s Remarks: April 2013
It’s April. Cue the band. No, really. I’m talking about the UH Marching Band, Spirit of Houston, in En Masse Studies in Etudes, a new composition by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) commissioned by the Mitchell Center, and directed by Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Nancy Zastudil orients us to DBR’s deconstructed parade at Discovery Green in this [...]
Read More35th UH School of Art Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
Blaffer is proud to present this exhibition of works by twelve graduating MFA candidates from the UH School of Art in 2013. Featured Artists: Megan Badger, Christopher Cascio, Erica Ciesielski Chaikin, Fiona Cochran, Carrie Cook, Stacey Farrell, El Franco Lee II, Elicia Garcia, Jessica Ninci, Stephen Paré, Jasleen Sarai, and Katelin Washmon. These artists represent [...]
Read MoreMusiqa Combines Adventurous Music and Avant-Garde Theater
Contemporary classical ensemble Musiqa, winner of the 2013 Chamber Music America/American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, presents the electric, eclectic Word Play, the group’s final Downtown Series performance of the season, on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall. The concert features the [...]
Read MoreHCRJ Call for Artists’ Submissions
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ) looks to acquire artwork for their newly remodeled facility. “The Seven Days of Creation” A commissioned work in seven panels depicting the telling of creation from the Book of Genesis Calendar Saturday, June 15, 2013 Deadline to submit concept sketches and plans for project execution Monday, August 12th Invitations [...]
Read MoreGreat Gatsby Marathon Reading
Brazos Bookstore is calling all flappers and playboys! On April 13th, Brazos Bookstore celebrates the 88th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby with a marathon reading and craft cocktails provided by Down House. Nine special guests from Houston’s literary community will read The Great Gatsby in its entirety! Come dressed in your own ‘20s attire and receive [...]
Read MoreYoung Texas Artists Music Competition 2013 Winners
Fans and patrons of the 29th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition (YTA) filled the Crighton Theatre on Saturday, March 9 to see eight talented finalists perform at the YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards and to learn the judges’ favorites. A+C contributor and Classical 91.7FM/Houston Public Radio DJ, Chris Johnson, served as Master of Ceremonies. The [...]
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