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FUTURE EVENTS
Catherine Holtzclaw - October 11th, 2008 Orange, Texas Wood Turners - November 8th, 2008 Member's Christmas Show - December 6th, 2008
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Fur, Fins, and Feathers
Place: Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (studio)
Dates: Tuesday’s September 9, 16, 23, & 30
Time: 6-8 PM
Cost: $60.00 per student
Fur, Fins, and Feathers will be a class where
students may choose from one of these categories and will accomplish
one painting of the students’ choice. Each student should bring
one or more reference photos of the subject they select. Please make
sure the reference is of high quality and is usable.
We will discuss anatomy, drawing ability, and
painting styles.
Students can paint in the medium of their choice and
have a canvas or paper size between 12" x 16" to
16" x 20".
We will also have demonstrations of various painting
techniques to help understand the painting process trough a variety
of styles.
The class should be fun and rewarding for all and
help in future Wildlife paintings.
Please call 286-5015 or email studio@camtel.net to
assure your reservation. Seating will be limited to a first come
basis. Albert C. Faggard, Jr
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| MARTY ARREDONDO - BEYOND VISIONS - SEPT. 13TH - OCT 5TH, 2008 | ||
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The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation
will host Marty Arredondo on September 13, 2008 with a Wine and Cheese
Opening from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
For many collectors "in the
know," a piece of Marty Arredondo's artwork is a must have.
After the first purchase, his wide range of work will prompt another
and another because one piece doesn't truly reflect his output.
For twenty years Mr. Arredondo has been displaying his paintings in
galleries in Houston, Galveston and Beaumont. He's particularly
proud of being accepted at the very competitive Houston Lawndale
"Big Show" three times, once with a painted car fender.
Professionally he is a custom automotive
painter and the career continues into his after-hours art activities.
He says this show will be primarily on canvas, medal, and paper using
acrylics and automotive urethanes. He will show a wide range of
work with some small items that are price accessible.
When asked about his art, Marty says,
"The subjects in my paintings have been and always will be of
cosmic consciousness. I admire folk, surreal, fantasy, and
experimental art. They drive me to produce extensions of my
inner self. Dreams, religion, and Hispanic culture are prominent
themes in my work. There is no conscience effort to portray
these concepts, I simply allow them to arise naturally in my
art."
Forty-four year old Arredondo is no
"navel staring mystic." Small in stature, he's
also a skater and surfer. But scratch slightly deeper and you
find he's most proud of being a Catholic parent raising a family,
pretty normal for an artist.
Despite the demands of working to support
his family, Marty still finds time to paint nearly every day.
His goal is "...to produce art that challenges views to
experience something truly unique and vibrant." You are
invited to sample his vision.
Come and meet the artist and see art by local artists displayed for purchase. Proud students of Albert Faggard's Portrait Class will display their portraits. |
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| QUILT SHOW BY BEACH BEES - AUGUST 9 THRU SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 | ||
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The Beach Bees group was formed in the home of
Marion Neff in 2001. The initial members were Diana Eickhron,
Donna Heinrich, Alice Hurlbert, Linda Kelly, Jhovita Thomas, Mickey June
Wright and Marion Neff. Discussion centered around each others past
work and goals for quilting in the future. The group also
discussed some of the new techniques and tools on the market and nearby
places to purchase fabric and take classes. Very enthusiastically, the Bees decided to meet the
second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the old AARP building.
This building was scheduled for demolition, but the county building on
Highway 87 was available. Soon the meetings were changed to the
new Joseph Faggard Community Center where they meet to this day.
The members enjoy exchanging information, helping one another with
projects, and dining together. Several members have moved away,
new members have joined and the Beach Bees have taken on a life of
its own as groups usually do. The Beach Bees welcome newcomers. Just
bring a sack lunch and drink, along with ideas of what you would like to
work on. At present, members belong to various area quilt guilds and
attend classes in Friendswood, Galveston, Beaumont, and surrounding
area. Many members attend the International Quilt Show held in
Houston each fall. The pictured members are standing in front of "THE BEACH QUILT," which will be sold at a Silent Auction with opening bid of $300.00 during the show and the funds used to further the activities of the group.
The Beach Bees
from left to right: Linda Kelly, Solange Loughran, Ann
Brown, Marion Neff, Donna Heinrich, Karen Shobert, Dianna Eickhorn. The Absent Tees: Sonja Schutt,
Brenda McDonald, Jolene Unnerstall, Norma Wogglin, Chris Guidry, Mickey
Wright, Brenda Palmer, Bobby Wong.
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| SYDNEY BROWN - JULY 12TH, 2008 - AUGUST 3RD, 2008 - OCEAN GEMS | ||
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The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural
Foundation will present the artist, Sidney Brown, at a Wine and Cheese
Opening from 1:00 to 4:00 on July 12. Her show, "Ocean
Gems" will be on display
during the month of July through August 3.
Ms. Brown is a native Houstonian with
life-long ties to the upper Texas coast. The intrigue and beauty
of the Gulf's wildlife has inspired Sidney to create unique
expressions through her art.
The artist was educated in fine arts at
the University of Texas in Austin during the 1970's. Following
graduation Sidney became a designer in a Houston art studio, although
her real passion was to teach young people about the power of
art.
In the mid-eighties she began her dream of
teaching. She has taught every grade from elementary to
high school and guided her students to achieve numerous art awards on
the local, state, and national levels. Her students have
acquired degrees in architecture, art, and design. Now after
twenty years of teaching, Sidney is excited about expressing her
personal passion for art.
Sidney came to the Bolivar Peninsula about
six years ago when she met her partner whose family had been in
the area for generations. The spark of Bolivar's colorful
history and natural resources was ignited. This show is a
celebration of this time and the wonders of the Gulf.
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CHARLES M. STAGG JUNE 14TH, 2008 WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION 1PM TO 4PM |
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We are proud to present the artist Charles M. Stagg who has been "doing" art most of his life, with only a slight sojourn into the refinery business. His Bachelor's degree in painting came from Baylor University in Waco and his Master's degree from The Taylor School of Art in Philadelphia. That was 38 years ago. Since then, his list of one-man shows and major group shows are too numerous to mention. He built his reputation in sculpture using a unique system of threading pine sticks on wire cables up to 35 feet tall. His property in Vidor, Texas provided an endless supply of pines that he harvested in advance of the pine beetle infestation. Health problems followed by a devastating studio fire in 2006 vaporized the sculpture inventory. Only a handful of pieces off-site at a gallery in Beaumont survived and of course, the pieces in the hands of collectors in America and Europe. But even before the fire, he had shifted back to his painting roots and many of the pieces off-site were paintings. Still in love with wood, he uses plywood panels with knot holes incorporating them into the design of the painting. He uses tempera paints and tongue oil to fix the image into the wood, uncommon in the era. |
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| May 10 thru June 8th, 2008 A SLICE OF TIME by Herman Hugg | ||
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Come and meet the artist, Herman Hugg, at a wine and cheese opening on Saturday, May 10th from 1pm to 4pm. Herman came home from World War II and began his artistic career by sketching the scenes around him. They were not only inages of the flora and fauna, but of GIs and their grief. He attended West Texas State College, majoring in literature and art. His postwar paintings were strikingly surrealistic. He taught for 27 years in Beaumont at South Park High School and now lives on an acre of art in Beaumont. We are sure you will enjoy the years of artistic endeavors by Herman. |
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WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A SHOW HAPPEN
See Featured Artists Page to read about the extraordinary efforts to bring Herman's show to the ART Galley |
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Drawing and Painting the Human Portrait Class by Albert Faggard |
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The class will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 6 - 8pm., June 3, 10, 17, and 24th. Cost: $60.00 per person for the 4 classes Materials needed: Drawing pad (medium to large) pencils, 1 canvas 11 x 14 to 16 x 20, and what ever painting medium the student selects. The class will cover ; Basic structure, proportions, anatomy, and paint applications for the Human Portrait. We will also cover > drawing basics learned in past classes. It will be a fun and rewarding class where each student should be able to continue on their own by developing these principles. Students should call my studio at 286-5015 and reservations will be on a first come and limited to the new studio spacing 8 to 10 students. Albert Faggard - Half Moon Bay Studio |
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April 5 & 6, 2008 Kid's Art Show |
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The Foundation is pleased to present the art developed by the children at the Crenshaw School. March was art month at the school and Greg Busceme had a workshop with the kids on pottery making. The complete pottery pieces as well as the art produced during March will be displayed at the Art Gallery on Saturday- 11am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 4 pm. Come give the children of our community your support. |
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April 12-May 3rd, 2008 Art by Andy, Renee and Trish Couglan |
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A Wine and Cheese Reception will be held on April 12th from 1pm til 4pm for the Couglan Family. Born in England and now living in Orange, Texas, Andy Couglan is a painter by necessity, a teacher and journalist by professions, and also dabbles in almost every art form possible. He is known for his painting and drawings exploring the parameters of the "ideal" female form. "Andy's Women" dispute the prevailing cultural view and celebrate the female form in all its voluptuous brilliance. He views the world with a sardonic eye through a humorous prism. Renee Couglan is an internationally recognized doll artist. She also works as a floral designer. Renee says that the real joy is in transforming a doll or flowers into her personal vision. Renee combines a variety of media to create work for this show. At just 20, Trish Couglan is already establishing a strong reputation as a photographer. She has won awards in several shows and recently placed first in the Texas Artists Museum's National Photo Show. Trish's eye for the details that most people overlook is what separates her from the crowd. |
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March 8-30th, 2008 Mike Creese - Every Picture Tells a Story |
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A Wine and Cheese Reception will be held on March 8th from 1pm til 4pm for Mike Creese a well known San Antonio folk painter. Mike was born in Syracuse, N.Y. and moved to Texas in 1968, settling in San Antonio. He has been painting for over 40 years and paints in a primitive style. His paintings are happy and colorful and he tries to produce a work that will bring back memories of good times in his art. He has won several awards and has shown in Houston, New Orleans, Baltimore, and Dallas. One highlight of his career was being chosen to show in a Primitive Art Exhibit in South Korea with several other folk artists. |
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Greg Busceme reception - February 9th, 2008- March 2nd, 2008 |
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The reception for Greg Busceme will be from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, February 9th. Wine and cheese will be served. Come and see a variety of pottery made by Greg and two of his associates. Busceme a graduate of Lamar University and a holder of a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, from Washington University in St. Louis will also give clay demonstrations on Friday before the opening at the Crenshaw Middle School. |
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Juried Art Show - January 12-February 3, 2008 |
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This will be our first Juried Art Show and is open for participation to all members. Wine and Cheese will be served on the opening day, Saturday, January 12th. Come see if you agree with the opinion of a professional artist and teacher. The judging will be on Friday, January 11th by Lamar Professor Kurt Dyrhaug. No admittance during judging. The presentation of cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 along with ribbons will take place on Saturday at 2 pm. The first place winner was "Underwater Kaleidoscope I" by Patricia Hagstrom The second place winner was "Light Runner II" by Margo Holst The third place winner was "Cactus" by Shirley Fischer |
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December 8th, 2007 Member's Christmas Art Sale |
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Masterpieces created by local artists will be on sale with prices for every pocketbook. The sale will be from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday December 8th. Wine and Cheese will be served. The masterpieces will be for sale during the month of December until January 6th. This is a great opportunity to purchase a lasting Christmas gift for your family or friends. Come celebrate Christmas with us! |
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November 13, 20, 27 and Dec 4th, 2007- Drawing Class |
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Albert Faggard will be conducting a Drawing Basics class for four weeks beginning November 13th from 6-8pm. Students will learn the fundamentals of seeing the subject, drawing it to the correct proportions, and placing it in a painting situation. The cost is $60. Please contact Albert Faggard at 409-286-5015 or Studio@camtel.net if you are interested in attending. |
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November 10th, 2007 C. Delle Bates Reception |
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A Wine and Cheese reception will welcome Delle Bates to the Foundation on November 10th, 2007. This is the second Saturday in November and will be from 1pm to 4pm. The formative influences of Picasso, Russian expressionist Nicholai Fechin, and the strong lines and vivid colors of Theo Tobiasse can be seen in his works. Please visit his website at www.cdellebates.com to learn more about him.
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December 20th, 2007 Annual General Membership Meeting |
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The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held at the Foundation on Thursday, December 20th, 2007 at 4pm. A lecture/report will be presented pertaining to the status of the Foundation. This is our first annual meeting and all members are highly encouraged to attend. Officers for 2008 will be voted upon. |
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October 6, 2007 Fundamentals of Color by Albert Faggard 10AM-12:30PM |
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On Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 10 am to 12:30 PM, Albert Faggard will conduct a lecture class with demonstrations and class participation study on the basics of color theory and individual color development. Color theory is one of the hardest and most complicated issues facing an artist. In the class we will brake down the basics so each student can develop a professional and personal palette that will advance their painting style. We will study the basics of color theory, how and why color exists, how to create color harmony, and how to develop a palette that compliments each individual artist. The class will also cover the basics of how paints are made, when to use certain paints, and why we use them in certain areas and at times in each piece. The cost is $20.00 and includes material. Space is limited so please make your reservations early. Call Albert Faggard at 409-286-5015 or email at studio@camtel.net. The class was full and enjoyed by everyone. Congratulations to Albert for winning Third Place at the juried art show at the Beaumont Art League in Beaumont. Exhibition Dates will be Oct. 6th - 27th. |
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Additional showings by individual artists are currently being scheduled. Check back here for future dates and events planned by the Foundation.
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