BHC's "History, Herstory and Heritage" this Saturday

Harlingen Creative Conversations this Thursday

What: Harlingen/San Benito Creative Conversation

Where: 115 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen,Tx

When: March 1, 2007 6:00 pm

D'Arte Center and Cameron County Creative Alliance Connect Art Leaders to Make Dynamic Difference in Community

Harlingen, Texas--D'Arte Center, located at 115 E. Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen, and Cameron County Creative Alliance, are partnering to host an Emerging Art Leaders creative conversation (cc) in Harlingen, Texas.

Creative conversations bring together local emerging arts leaders to discuss challenges specific to their age group and experience and issues regarding the arts in their communities. Harlingen & San Benito’s creative conversation will take place on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

After the creative conversation, attendees can network and mingle while enjoying the art displayed at D'Arte Center. Creative conversations are free and open to all arts professionals with an interest in emerging leader issues.

******TAOB Note: This is a follow-up to the Brownsville Creative Conversations held in October. This creative conversations is geared towards artists and arts professionals in the Harlingen/San Benito/La Feria metro area but all arts professionals and/or emerging arts leaders from Cameron County and the Rio Grande Valley are invited to attend. If you are looking for a forum to express your thoughts and opinions on the state of the arts in your community, then this is the meeting for you! A Creative Conversations for the Port Isabel/South Padre Island metro area will be held on March 15th and the Port Isabel Museums. More info to be provided soon.

UTB/TSC Vagina Monologues

The Art Review Part 3

Social Abstract Surrealist, Carlos Gomez is a true master of his own art. In his latest show " The hair of the Dog", a series of large size paintings clearly reflects his SAS style which he has remain true to for more than several years now on several of his art shows. His quality of work is high in definition, a combination of both his experience and talent. His choice of color, blend, contrast, space, light and shadow all balance the viewer at any distance to his chosen eye view, which may imply in some paintings his play at optical art. In this series, out door and desert like atmospheres, a passing cloud, a radiant sun or source of light, that doubles as a giant cooked egg, a set of rocks, a horse, a baboon, a man and his loyal companion the dog, to me all seem to questions the viewers thoughts of solidarity and or entrapment.. I also think the art is open for interpretation in the same sense we interpret dreams or ones views on life. In that sense it has the capacity to speak and questions the thoughts of a large audience without it ever adapting to the idea of it being simple decorative art.

Charro Days 2007 is here!

It's that time of year again! When the sight of Charros and China Poblanas walking along 7th street towards Washington Park is not an odd sight and Elizabeth Street is once again the scene of activity in Brownsville, Texas. What am I talking about, you say? Well, I am talking about Charro Days ofcourse!

If you are not from Brownsville, we highly encourage you to experience the events and activities occuring during this 3-day event being helf Feb. 22-24. (Though celebrating begins way ahead.)

To see a list of events and activities, please visit the following links:

http://www.charrodaysfiesta.com/

http://www.sombrerofestival.com/

Also, Matamoros simultaneously celebrates their Fiestas Mexicanas, so the fiesta is happening there too! For more information on our sister city, click here.

"The Hair of the Dog" A Two Man Show at UTB

The Hair of the Dog: A Two Man Show
by Carlos G. Gómez and Bret Lefler

Richardson Art Gallery
The University of Texas at Brownsville

80 Fort Brown

Brownsville, Texas

February 20 to March 8
Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 20th, 7pm

Gallery Hours: Monday thru Thursday 10:30am to 7pm
Admission $3.00

Student semester passes available for $5.00

TAOB Note: The Richardson Gallery is located in the attic of The Art Building at the original Fort Brown site of the UTB Campus, located between the Gymnasium and the Old Morgue and Gorgas Hall. (See pic below). Please go and support the UTB art community! To learn more about events at the Richardson Gallery and the UTB/TSC Art Department, click here.

The Art Review 2 1/2

Many thanks all TAOB readers for the comments, and feedback on "The Art Review Part 2", I see they are still on going. I can't wait to post The Art Review Part 3". The picture I have added to this post is a pastel, ink and marker drawing on paper I did recently. The work depicts a young girl focusing out into space, as if ignoring the viewer. Thick bold lines crudely drawn, overlapping and transparent to the smaller images. This artwork is open for interpretation as is all my other artwork..

Call for Artists from: New York, New York

Call for artist from: New York , New York

Local artist from Brownsville, Port Isabel, Matamoros to Harlingen and McAllen, aswell as all the other beutiful cities in the Rio Grand Valley and surrounding area, all you die hard artist out there wanting to give the New York audience a shot check out the following info.

Visit: www.agora-gallery.com for online application and more information.
Agora Gallery's 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition
The 2007 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

*Exhibition - 15-20 Artists will participate in a collective exhibition at Agora Gallery 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York City Exhibition - August 11 to August 31, 2007 Artist Reception - August 16, 2007

Contact Information:
Tel 212-226-4151
Fax 212-966-4380
Email info@agora-gallery.com
Gallery Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm

Located in the heart of the Chelsea Fine Art District. Agora Gallery is a couple of blocks away from the also famous Mary Boone Gallery.

The competition is open to all visual artists 18 years or older working in any media with the exception of video art, film and performance art. The exhibition will take place in Chelsea , New York City. Agora Gallery will be donating it's share from all artwork sales to UNICEF - please visit http://www.unicef.org to learn more about the organization and how it is helping to improve the lives of children all over the world.

Juror: Tina Kukielski

Awards:
Cash - $1000 will be awarded to three (3) artists each receiving $500, $ 300 & $200 respectively
Internet Promotion - Six (6) artists will be awarded placement of 6 images on www.Art-Mine.com for a period of one year
Review by an art critic - One (1) artist will be awarded a one-page review with two (2) color images in ARTisSpectrum Magazine

Competition Calendar:
February 7th - Competition opens
March 8th - Submission deadline
April 15th - Results will be announced

Entry Fees: • Online submissions - $35 for up to 5 images, $5 for each additional image.

Commission structure on work sold:
The gallery's commission structure is 70/30, the artist receives 70% of the List/Retail price and the gallery receives 30% of the List/Retail price.
See website for more info.

"360° Love Exhibition" by Anahi Navarro at Tre Fratelli

From artist and photographer Anahi Navarro:

"I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do what I love, I feel blessed that you believe in me and trust me to capture those special moments.After so much work my new exhibit is finally here ! This time is all about love and the people we love.So for a very special month, a very special show for all of you... 360° Love is dedicated to you guys!

You are cordially invited to the opening reception given by Tre Fratelli.Some details:Thursday February 8th, 2007Opening 4:30-6:30pm.Location: Tre Fratelli (next to Circuit City) in Brownsville, TxExhibit will run through March 3rd, 2007.

For additional info call 956.266.1344 or email mailto:anahi@anahiphotoart.comWe'll be hanging out until late, the idea is for you to relax and enjoy the exhibit :) Can't wait! Hope to see you guys there!"

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TOAB Note: I hope that you may be able to attend Anahi's opening at Tre Fratelli or be able to see it sometime during it's exhibition. To me, her photography speaks of a great talent to capture special qualities in her subjects and scenes by utlizing great scope in composition, set-up, lighting and color, and just basically making her subjects comfortable enough so that Anahi is able to bring out the best in them. (In other words, I am saying I think her work is good). Above you will see an example of her work (funny that I would pick the shoes)...but if you wish to see more visit her website at http://www.anahiphotoart.com.