Upcoming Events

Hey ya'll! Here is an update on some events. Some of them happen today, so for the impulsive culture lover, today is a great day to get a great art fix. Checkalos!

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The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center
presents
 
"Guadalupe - Looking Deeper"
 
a lecture by Fr. Michael Seifert
and closing reception for "Guadalupe" art exhibition
Thurs. Jan. 20, 2005 - 7:00 PM
 
225 E. Stenger Street
San Benito, TX
 
The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is arguably the icon of Mexican culture throughout the world.  Taking a historical recording of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Seifert will explore the interpretations of the Aztec symbols found in this legend.  While for more than 500 years the figure has inspired the deepest reverence amongst her devotees, Seifert will argue that the image serves as a lasting interpretation of the Magnificat (Luke 1:46) and is a call for social transformation. 
 
Fr. Michael Seifert, MS is a Marist priest who serves as pastor at San Felipe de Jesus Church in Brownsville, located in Cameron Park colonia.
 
Guitar music provided by Samuel Pena.
 
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for scholarships for children residing in "basureros" in Matamoros.
 
For more information call (956) 361-0110.

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The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

Artist from India to speak
Jiten Hazarika
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Jan. 20th, 2004
7pm
Free to public
Call 542-0941 to RSVP

Click here for more info.

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Brown Bag Lecture Series

Bernice Coleman, award winning artist, will be the guest speaker at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art's free Brown Bag lecture series from 11:30am to 1pm, Jan. 28th at the museum, 230 Neale Drive. Coleman, owner of the Coleman Gallery of La Feria, will discuss "watercolor with a different approach".

The public is invited to bring their lunch and join memebers of the museum for the lecture in which Coleman will discuss the challenege for an artist to convert white paper to an inspired watercolor. Please RSVP by calling the Brownsville Musuem of Fine Art at (956) 542--0941.

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The Brownsville Historical Association

EVENT # 1:
Brownsville Historical Association's
Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, January 23, 2005, 2:00pm
Brownsville Heritage Museum
1325 E. Washington Street
Brownsville, Texas
(956) 541-5560
featuring a presentation by
Ing. Manuel Humberto Gonzalez Ramos
"Cartogratia Historica, Matamoros"
An on-going silent auction will also will be held with the results at the conclusion of the program.
For more information call (956) 541-5560
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-4pm
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EVENT #2:
Walking Tours of Historic Brownsville
Saturdays in January
Schedule:
Jan. 8 Downtown 10am-11am
Jan. 15 Ft. Brown 10am-11am
Jan. 22 Downtown 10am-11am
Jan. 29 Ft. Brown 10am-11am
Join Dr. Tony Knopp, Professor of History at the University of Texas at Brownsville, for a walk into Brownsville's past, discovering the provocative character of the city's 150-year history and the military post that played such a crucial role in that history.
Tours will be limited to 15 participants. Donations of $5.00 for the Brownsville Historical Association are requested.
Tours will assemble at the Brownsville Heritage Museum at 1325 E. Washington St. (next to the Stillman House). Participants are invited to tour the museum at no charge.
Call (956) 541-5560 to reserve your place on any of the tours.

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International Museum of Art and Science

UTPA Professor Richard Hyslin to present “Virgen de Guadalupe Project” at IMAS on Thursday January 20

McAllen- UTPA Professor, Richard Hyslin will be the featured speaker at the Artists in the Raw lecture series on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 6:30 pm . He will be speaking on the “Virgen de Guadalupe Project.” The lecture is free to the public. His multimedia presentation will focus on the design and construction of a fifty foot tall statue of the Virgen de Guadalupe at the Servants of Mary Center for Peace in Windsor, Ohio. Hyslin is a sculptor and Professor of Art at the University of Texas-Pan American since 1986. He received his MFA at the University of New Mexico. Hyslin uses a number of media for his sculpture: metal, wood, clay, cement and ceramic tile. His work has been selected for many competitive exhibitions, most recently at the Grace Museum in Abilene . He has also exhibited internationally, most recently at the contemporary art museum in Matamoros . Hyslin’s sculpture is included in the permanent collections of the Arkansas Arts Center, the University of New Mexico, and IMAS. Hyslin has received numerous commissions, many for large-scale sculptures. His largest project to date has been a 50’ high steel, Ferro cement and ceramic tile statue of the Virgen de Guadalupe. Hyslin has also received commission for a 20’ bronze fountain at the Del Prado office center in McAllen , designed in collaboration with Frank Manuella. Hyslin has also created a life size crucifix with Christ figure made of native woods and a glass mosaic Virgen de Guadalupe Niche, both at Holy Spirit Church in McAllen. He was also commissioned to create a bronze sculpture of Tejano music star Roberto Pulido for the South Texas Heritage Association’s Edinburg, TX 2020 Cultural Activities Committee. In October of 2002, he was named to Who’s Who in American Education, and was also awarded honorary membership in the Texas Society of Architects, in recognition of his collaboration with various architects on sculpture for public spaces. The Artists in the Raw lecture series is a monthly lecture series focusing on the process of creating works of art, and is one of many ways in which IMAS supports local artists. The mission of the International Museum of Art and Science is to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through exhibitions, cultural events and educational programs; and to preserve, expand, and display its permanent art and science collections. For more information on IMAS programs or membership, please call 956.682.1564.