Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
June 01
- September 06, 2010
Georgia O'Keeffe & the Faraway: Nature & Image
Exhibit is through a partnership with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Website: http://www.cowgirl.net
Phone: 817-336-4475
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Location: Houston Event Date:
June 01
- September 30, 2010
Location: Houston Event Date:
June 05
- September 02, 2010
The Paper Runway
This is a juried exhibition of nearly 50 stunning works of paper clothing and accessories by artists from the U.S. and around the world. Opening reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on June 4. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Website: http://www.crafthouston.org
Phone: 713-529-4848
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Location: Albany Event Date:
June 05
- September 10, 2010
A Cell of One's Own: John Robert Craft
Craft presents an installation of cast-iron pieces, including works the artist calls "Slice Spheres." The Old Jail Art Center.
Website: http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org
Phone: 325-762-2269
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Location: Albany Event Date:
June 05
- September 10, 2010
Mexican Muralist Works on Paper from the Blanton Museum of Art
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, The Old Jail Art Center presents a special exhibition of works on paper by Mexican muralists and revolutionaries, including Posada, Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Merida.
Website: http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org
Phone: 325-762-2269
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
June 06
- September 05, 2010
Location: San Antonio Event Date:
June 09
- September 05, 2010
Ellen Phelan: Theme & Variations
Provides an overview of 40 years of Phelan's art, showing more than 75 works, evenly divided between oil paintings/painted constructions and works on paper. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels.
Website: http://www.mcnayart.org
Phone: none
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Location: Amarillo Event Date:
June 18
- September 19, 2010
Rock On: Art of the Music Poster of the '60s & '70s
Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
June 26
- September 05, 2010
Constructive Spirit: Absstract Art in South & North America, 1920s-1950s
The geometrical abstract art movements of Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuala from the 1920s to 1950s are investigated in this special exhibition from the Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey. Amon Carter Museum.
Website: http://www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions
Phone: none
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
July 01
- September 12, 2010
Janet Lennie Flohr: Learning to Say Good-Bye
Flohr completed this labor-intensive photogravure suite shortly after the death of her mother, developing this intensely personal group of images that illustrate her mother's life and death. McNay Art Museum.
Website: http://www.mcnayart.org
Phone: none
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
July 15
- September 12, 2010
All School Exhibition & Certificate Student Exhibition
Showcases outstanding recent works in a variety of media by faculty, students and artists associated with the Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Website: http://www.swschool.org
Phone: 210-224-1848
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
July 15
- September 21, 2010
Carra Garza: Solo Exhibition
San Antonio photographer displays works created during the completion of her SSAC Certificate Program. Ursuline Hall Gallery, Ursuline Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Website: http://www.swschool.org
Phone: 210-224-1848
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Location: Ingram Event Date:
August 06
- September 18, 2010
Location: Amarillo Event Date:
August 12
- November 13, 2010
America's Horse in Art
Western fine art show and sale is a tribute to the American quarter horse. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum.
Website: http://www.aqhhalloffame.com
Phone: 806-376-5181
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Location: Kerrville Event Date:
August 19
- September 19, 2010
Hometown Crafts Teachers' Show
Judged multimedia exhibit features works by Hill Country educators. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
Website: http://www.kacckerrville.com
Phone: none
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
August 21
- September 18, 2010
Featured Artist Series 2010
Highlights diverse images in glass from artists Lynne Chinn, Michael Mangiafico, Robert Mickelsen and David Patchen, along with jewelry from Bronwen Heilman. Opening reception is 1 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass.
Website: http://www.kittrellriffkind.com
Phone: 888-865-2228
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Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
August 29
- January 02, 2011
Fiery Pool: The Maya & the Mythic Sea
More than 90 works, many recently excavated, offer insights into the culture of the ancient Maya, focusing on the sea as a defining feature of the spiritual realm and the inspiration for powerful visual imagery. Kimbell Art Museum.
Website: http://www.kimbellart.org
Phone: 817-332-8451
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Location: Beaumont Event Date:
September 01
- September 26, 2010
George Wentz Exhibition: A Retrospective
Features the colorful, joyful paintings and collages of Beaumont artist George Wentz. Art Museum of Southeast Texas.
Website: http://www.amset.org
Phone: none
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Location: Beaumont Event Date:
September 01
- September 26, 2010
Women Artists: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Location: Mesquite Event Date:
September 01
- September 30, 2010
Weavings: A Soft Touch
Features bamboo scarves, woven silk and more by White Rock Weaving Center members. Mesquite Arts Center.
Website: http://www.mesquiteartscenter.org
Phone: 972-216-6444
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
September 01
- September 30, 2010
Fotoseptiembre USA
This international photography festival is a unique, eclectic, monthlong celebration of the photographic arts.
Website: http://www.fotoseptiembreusa.com
Phone: 210-737-8255
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Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
September 01
- November 07, 2010
Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light
Features 40 works by one of the world's most celebrated photographers. Amon Carter Museum.
Website: http://www.cartermuseum.org
Phone: 817-738-1933
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- January 02, 2011
Mexico 200
Museum celebrates Mexico's bicentennial with two special exhibitions of modern and contemporary Mexican art. Dallas Museum of Art.
Website: http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Phone: 214-922-1200
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- January 02, 2011
Bayou Sculptors
Features the works of prominent sculptors who are natives or residents of the Bayou State of Louisiana or the Bayou City of Houston. African American Museum at Fair Park.
Website: http://www.aamdallas.org
Phone: 214-565-9026
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Location: Canyon Event Date:
September 01
- January 30, 2011
Ten in '10
Honors ten distinguished artists and art teachers associated with West Texas A&M University. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum.
Website: http://www.panhandleplains.org
Phone: 806-651-2235
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- February 13, 2011
African Masks: The Art of Disguise
Exhibition features about 50 objects that reveal the function, meaning and aesthetics of African masks. Dallas Museum of Art.
Website: http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Phone: 214-922-1200
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Location: Albany Event Date:
September 01
- September 12, 2010
Location: Albany Event Date:
September 01
- September 12, 2010
Mexican Muralist Works on Paper from the Blanton Museum of Art
Features works by Mexican muralists and revolutionaries, including Posada, Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Merida.
Website: http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org
Phone: 325-762-2269
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- September 18, 2010
Location: Fredericksburg Event Date:
September 01
- September 24, 2010
G. Harvey Art Show
The artist's first major event in Texas in more than 24 years features more than six decades of painting. Whistle Pik Galleries.
Website: http://www.whistlepik.com
Phone: 800-999-0820
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Location: Canyon Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
Location: Corpus Christi Event Date:
September 01
- September 06, 2010
Flamingo Fandango
Features the classic pink plastic yard flamingos "dressed" by area artists and residents. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.
Website: http://www.stxbot.org
Phone: 361-852-2100
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Location: McKinney Event Date:
September 01
Texas Art History Series
Lunchtime lecture series with art historian and artist Annie Royer. Heard-Craig Hall Gallery, 306 N. Church Street.
Website: http://www.heardcraig.org
Phone: 972-569-6909
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Location: Abilene Event Date:
September 01
- September 04, 2010
Location: Austin Event Date:
September 01
- September 04, 2010
Wally Workman Gallery's 30th Anniversary Show
Includes work by 50 artists who work with diverse media and subjects. Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. Sixth Street.
Website: http://www.wallyworkmangallery.com
Phone: none
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Location: Houston Event Date:
September 01
- September 04, 2010
Naked Porcelain Exhibit
See the work of five ceramists creating all white, unglazed pieces that emphasize form and texture. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Website: http://www.crafthouston.org
Phone: 713-529-4848
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Location: Houston Event Date:
September 01
- September 04, 2010
The Paper Runway
Juried exhibition shows paper clothing and accessories. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Website: http://www.crafthouston.org
Phone: 713-529-4848
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
September 01
- September 12, 2010
All School Exhibition & Certificate Student Exhibition
Showcases outstanding recent works in a variety of media by faculty, students and artists associated with the Southwest School of Art & Craft. 300 Augusta.
Website: http://www.swschool.org
Phone: 210-224-1848
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
September 01
- September 12, 2010
Janet Lennie Flohr: Learning to Say Good-Bye
Flohr completed this labor-intensive photogravure suite shortly after the death of her mother, developing a very personal group of images. McNay Art Museum.
Website: http://www.mcnayart.org
Phone: none
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Location: Corpus Christi Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
American Ceramics
Features 100 ceramic pieces that incorporate a wide range of styles and subjects. Art Museum of South Texas.
Phone: 361-825-3500
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
Luc Tuymans
The first U.S. retrospective of the creations of this Belgian artist offers the most comprehensive presentation of his work to date. Dallas Museum of Art.
Website: http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Phone: none
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Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South & North America, 1920s-1950s
Explore the geometric abstract art from Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Amon Carter Museum.
Website: http://www.cartermuseum.org
Phone: none
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
September 01
- September 05, 2010
Ellen Phelan: Theme & Variations
Exhibit offers an overview of 40 years of Phelan's art. McNay Art Museum.
Website: http://www.mcnayart.org
Phone: none
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Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
September 01
- September 06, 2010
Stroll among displays in The Galleries at Sunset Center and enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m.
Website: http://www.amarilloartists.com
Phone: 806-353-5700
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 04
- November 28, 2010
Families can focus on a "Big Idea" through a hands-on craft, take-home activity, demonstrations, tour, story time and scavenger hunt.
Website: http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org
Phone: 214-242-5100
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Location: Waco Event Date:
September 04
- September 06, 2010
Labor Day Special at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
For the long Labor Day weekend, unwind with a good book. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is offering ten percent off all books, including cookbooks. The friendly staff at our gift shop can help you choose from a broad selection of titles and topics. Gift shop hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. And remember, you never have to pay to go to the gift shop. See website for available books and information.
Website: http://www.TexasRanger.org
Phone: 254-750-8631
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
September 08
- January 02, 2011
You've Got Mail: The Greeting Cards of Richard Anuskiewicz
Two longtime friends of Anuskiewicz donated their collections of the screenprinted greeting cards he sent to family and friends to the McNay Art Museum. 6000 N. New Braunfels.
Website: http://www.mcnayart.org
Location: Gruene Event Date:
September 11
- September 12, 2010
Seventh Annual Texas Metal Arts -- A Festival at Gruene
Texas metal artists demonstrate a wide range of techniques. Gruene Historic District.
Website: http://www.texasmetalarts.com
Phone: 903-852-3311
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Location: Irving Event Date:
September 11
- November 07, 2010
Mineko Grimmer
Frozen pebbles are suspended above the artist's large-scale musical sculptures. As the pebbles melt, they fall through to create sounds. Irving Arts Center.
Website: http://www.irvingartscenter.com
Phone: 972-252-2787
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
September 11
- November 24, 2010
Location: Alpine Event Date:
September 16
- September 19, 2010
Shooting West Texas Photography Symposium
Ten professional photographers explain techniques and show their work. The event also features portfolio reviews by Texas magazine editors, workshops, field trips, lectures and a photo contest. Sul Ross State University.
Website: http://www.shootingwesttexas.org
Phone: 432-837-5535
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Location: Winnsboro Event Date:
September 17
- September 18, 2010
Third Friday Arts Festival
Features music, dance, performances, painting, prints, photography, weaving, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and more. The Depot, 100 E. Broadway.
Stroll past artists' booths and enjoy music, arts & crafts, a limbo contest, big-wheel races, caricatures and more. Heritage Oak Park.
Website: http://www.cedarparkfun.com
Phone: 512-401-5500
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Location: Waco Event Date:
September 18
- September 19, 2010
Cultural Arts Fest
Features about 200 artists and 30 performances, plus hands-on activities and interactive arts demonstrations. Indian Spring Park.
Website: http://www.wacoartsfest.org
Phone: 254-772-7637
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Location: Cedar Park Event Date:
September 18
Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival
The Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival is a celebration of art, music, dance and food. Enjoy food concessions, music, fine arts fair, crafts fair, performances, caricatures, face painting and art projects. Interested craft vendors can call first listed phone number. Fine art vendors contact second listed phone number. Applications may be downloaded from website.
Website: http://www.cedarparkfun.com
Phone: 512-335-4438
Alt Phone: 512-401-5508
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Location: Big Spring Event Date:
September 19
- September 25, 2010
Mustang Draw Woodcarvers
Club members hold instructional classes on various forms of woodcarving, for everyone from beginners to experts, during the week before the show and sale. Dora Roberts Community Center.
E-Mail: info@visitbigspring.com
Phone: 432-399-4510
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Location: Houston Event Date:
September 19
- January 02, 2011
Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria
Offers an in-depth look at ancient art from Ife, the ancient city-state of the Yoruba people in present-day Nigeria. Museum of Fine Arts.
Website: http://www.mfah.org
Includes a 48-hour short-film contest, art show and sale, fun run, museum tours, live music, arts & crafts and more. Sherman Municipal Lawn.
Website: http://www.shermantx.org
Phone: 903-464-9480
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Location: Abilene Event Date:
September 20
- September 25, 2010
West Texas Book & Music Festival
Includes writing and publishing workshops, Abilene Book Award, cookbook gala, Gospel Hymnfest, Texas songwriters concert, Boots and Books Luncheon and more. Abilene Public Library, Paramount Theatre and Abilene Civic Center.
Website: http://www.abilenetx.com/apl
Phone: 325-676-6017
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Location: Corpus Christi Event Date:
September 23
- November 28, 2010
Location: Houston Event Date:
September 25
- January 09, 2011
CraftTexas 2010
This juried show features the best in Texas crafts. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Website: http://www.crafthouston.org
Phone: 713-529-4848
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Location: Albany Event Date:
September 25
- January 23, 2011
Natural Translation: Harry Geffert & James Sullivan
Two Texas sculptors use nature and natural materials in their work to create their own unique objects and images.
Website: http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org
Stroll among displays in The Galleries at Sunset Center and enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden. 3701 Plains Boulevard.
Website: http://www.amarilloartists.com
Phone: 806-353-5700
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Location: Elgin Event Date:
October 21
- October 23, 2010
Pearls Before Swine Art Show & Reception
Oct. 21 and 23. Kicks off the Hogeye Festival with a showcase of some of the finest works of art in our area. This year a new addition of a Youth Section of the art show will include the works of Elgin’s up and coming generation of artists. In addition to the exhibition of the finest art works, there will be a silent auction with items generously donated by area merchants and artists to generate funds for scholarships. Meet and visit with the artists whose work has been selected from a panel of judges for this show. Enjoy the experience of appreciating art with your neighbors. Enjoy some refreshments while bidding on items donated for the silent auction. All proceeds from the show and auction are used to fund scholarships for Elgin area students wishing to continue their education in art. Hosted by Mike and Sunny Jewell at Jewell’s Art Photography Studios' new location at 119 W. 2nd Street. Call or see website for entry information and form.
Website: http://www.elgintx.com/pdfs/Hogeye/PearlsApplication.pdf
Phone: 512-281-3468
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