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ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. Paintings by Rachelle Meyer and mixed media by Benne Rockett-Collins. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 8pm-midnight.
Art OpeningsEEKA BEEKA, 504 W. 24th, 448-9744. "From the Obsessive to the Sublime," a group show of drawings and mixed media works by nine local artists. Opening: Sat, Feb 15, 6-9pm.
GALERIE BLEUX, 213 W. Fourth, Suite 201, 469-1749. Recent, colorful paintings by Theresa Valera Muth. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 7-10pm.
MARTIN BROS. CAFE, 2815 Guadalupe, 478-9025. New works by Sarah Higdon are featured. Opening: Thu, Feb 20, 5:30-8pm.
J.R. MOONEY GALLERIES, 10000 Research, Arboretum, Suite 130, 343-2087. An exhibition of original oil paintings by Eric James Harrison. Opening: Sat, Feb 22 (all day).
SKYLIGHT GALLERY, 307 E. Fifth, 474-9005. Original paintings by Stephanie Bradley, as well as prints and music poster art by various artists. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 8-10pm. The Stephanie Bradley Band performs.
TURQUOISE DOOR, 316 Colorado, 480-0168. "Heroes and Villains," works by wood burning artist Abby Levine. Opening: Fri, Feb 21, 7-10pm.
ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. Paintings by Rachelle Meyer and mixed media by Benne Rockett-Collins are on display through March 9. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 8pm-midnight. Live music and refreshments will be featured.
ARTWORKS, 1214 W. Sixth, 472-1550. On view are collectible art glass, contemporary and antique stemware, perfume bottles, exotic wood boxes, fabrics, and more.
AUSTIN GALLERIES, 1219 W. Sixth, 495-9363. "The Wonderful World of Whitfield," imaginative canvases by New York artist Doug Whitfield, is on view through Feb.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART, DOWNTOWN, 823 Congress, 495-9224. "Fresh Ink: Austin Print Workshops," an exhibition recognizing the variety and volume of limited-edition, original prints that are being created in the collaborative print-making workshops of Austin, through Apr 13.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART @ LAGUNA GLORIA, 3809 W. 35th, 458-8191. "Art Patterns," the 16th annual family exhibition at Laguna Gloria, is on view through May 4. This year's show explores American art and culture through contemporary art patterns, focusing on artists who use patterns and repeated decorative designs. An educational brochure and special participatory gallery for children - designed by artists and museum staff - accompany the exhibit.
AUSTIN PRESENCE, 3736 Bee Caves Rd., 306-9636. Paintings by Barbara Clubb, as well as a collection of other original artworks in glass, wood, and metal, are on view through March 27.
AVENUE GALLERY, 1510 S. Congress, 442-3600. The gallery features works by local and national artists. Currently on view is a show of works by Liz Conces Alen, Hugh Daly, and James Fitzgerald.
RUTH BORINSTEIN GALLERY, 3300 Bee Caves, Suite 700, 306-8848. Currently on view are early posters of Miro, Chagall, Picasso, Gorman, Vasarely, and Leger, both framed and unframed. The gallery always features graphics by 20th-century giants, original oils, collectors' art from estates, and more.
CLAYWAYS POTTERY STUDIO, 5442 Burnet Rd., 459-6445. The gallery features Texas potters, including Ishmael and Bud Soto, Fletcher Starbuck, Paige Shelton, Kit Adams, Diana Seidel, Katherine Sherwood, Don Bebout, Paul Uhl, Cap Brooks, and Kay York.
CORONADO STUDIOS, 1707 E. Sixth, 322-0109. New, bigger and better paintings by Austin artist/musician Ethan Azarian are currently on view. Call for details.
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, 397-1472. "Heritage," a multi-disciplinary event and exhibition exploring three artists' ethnicity, is on view through Feb 24. Artists include Michael Ray Charles, Carolyn Manosevitz, and René Marquez.
EEKA BEEKA, 504 W. 24th, 448-9744. "From the Obsessive to the Sublime," a group show of drawings and mixed media works by nine local artists, is on view through March 29. The images in the show are strange, fanciful, and sometimes disturbing. Opening: Sat, Feb 15, 6-9pm.
FIRE ISLAND HOT GLASS STUDIO, 3401 E. Fourth, 389-1100. The gallery features handblown perfume bottles, paperweights, glassware, ornaments, oil lamps, vases, and more. Visitors are welcome to observe the alchemy in progress on Saturdays, 9am-noon.
FLATBED PRESS GALLERY, 912 W. Third, 477-9328. "On the Mark," a two-person exhibition of prints by Laurence Scholder and Trevor Huskey, is featured through Feb 21.
GALERIA SIN FONTERAS, 1701 Guadalupe, 478-9448. "Hot Off the Press," a new exhibit of works produced in Austin print workshops (running concurrently with the Austin Museum of Art's "Fresh Ink" exhibition) is on view through mid-April.
GALERIE BLEUX, 213 W. Fourth, Suite 201, 469-1749. Recent, colorful paintings by Theresa Valera Muth are on view through February. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 7-10pm.
GALLERY AT CONCORDIA, Louise T. Peter Center, Luther Lane & N. I-35, 452-7661. Through March 7, the gallery and the Austin Fine Art Photography Group will present "The Artist's Choice," an eclectic collection of fine art photography.
GALLERY OF THE HILLS, 7739-H Northcross Dr., 452-2794. Watercolors of Texas scenes by Jan Wright, watermedia by Carol Light, and works in clay by Ginger Rhodes Hurst are currently on display.
GALLERY LOMBARDI, 920 W. Third, 481-1088. Figurative, expressionistic artworks by Julie Freedman are on view through March 8.
GALLERY AT SHOAL CREEK, 1500 W. 34th, 454-6671. Currently on view are images in bronze by Bob Gulich, Richard Greeves, Dan Ostermiller, William Reese, Shirley Thomson Smith, Sandy Scott, and Rosie Sandifer. Also featured is "Horae," a hand-calligraphed and illuminated book of poetry and prose by Texas women writers, compiled by Dory Grace.
GRAPHIC CONCERN, 1202-B. W. Sixth, 472-7428. New work by Boston artist Wendy Artin and Austin artist Isabel Stenslan are featured. Also on view are works by gallery artists.
HOUSE OF WACKS GALLERY, 701 E. 53rd., 302-3103. The gallery features works by local artists and musicians, including sculpture, painting, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, and more. This is a new place, so go check it out!
L'ANTILLAISE GALLERY, 1800 W. Koenig, 206-3101. The gallery celebrates Black History Month with daily tours that spotlight Caribbean and African-American artists. Included will be personal appearances by local artists.
LAUGHING AT THE SUN, 2209 S. First, 326-4410. "Found Object Show," innovative works by a variety of artists using found objects, is on view through Feb 22.
LYONS MATRIX GALLERY, 1712 Lavaca, 479-0068. An invitational exhibition of works curated by the gallery is on view through Feb 22, including a special showing of works on paper by Patrick Wadley.
MEXIC-ARTE, 419 Congress, 480-9373. "Voices and Visions," an exhibition of artwork by Regina Vater and David Medalla, is featured through Feb 17. Vater and Medalla work in a variety of media to reveal the creative process to their viewers, which they believe expands the mind, heart, and soul. Participatory activities in the gallery include: A Panel Discussion on Transmedia, Sat, Feb 15, 7pm.
J.R. MOONEY GALLERIES, 10000 Research, Arboretum, Suite 130, 343-2087. An exhibition of original oil paintings of the Texas Hill Country by regional artist Eric James Harrison is on view through Feb. Opening: Sat, Feb 22 (all day).
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, AUSTIN, 701 Brazos, 415-2653. The 1997 Group Show of MOFA is on view through February.
ELISABET NEY MUSEUM, 304 E. 44th, 458-2255. The museum will present "An Afternoon with Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin," with character performances by Texana Living History Association. The event will commemorate the birthday of Ney, whose life-size portraits of the Texas heroes are displayed in the museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Sun, Feb 16, 2-4pm.
POSITIVE IMAGES, 1118 W. Sixth, 472-1831. A gallery of fine contemporary crafts, the shop features a wide selection of jewelry, art glass, exotic wood boxes, handmade books, lamps, clocks, and soft sculpture. Also on view are original watercolors and copper plate etchings by internationally recognized artist KiKi. A Valentine Show will be on view through March 1, featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry by 12 artists.
SCANLAN ART GALLERY, St. Stephen's School, 2900 Bunny Run, 327-1213. "Searching Italy: Recent Photographs by Lawrence McFarland," selenium-toned silver-gelatin prints by McFarland, is on view through March 23.
SKYLIGHT GALLERY, 307 E. Fifth, 474-9005. Currently on view are original paintings by Stephanie Bradley, as well as prints and music poster art by Danny Garrett, Michael Priest, and Jim Franklin. Opening: Fri, Feb 14, 8-10pm.
STUDIO NEXT DOOR, 3303 E. Fourth, 218-1156. Functional (and otherwise) stoneware, porcelain, and low-fire works of Circle-in-a-Square Potter is on view through February. The public is invited to visit and observe clay and fire in action each Saturday, 10am-12:30pm.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Center for American History, Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2, 495-4515. "New Handbook of Texas," an exhibit exploring the development of this new historical encyclopedia, is on view through March, 1997. "Crusade in Caricature: The Political Cartoons of Congressman Bob Eckhardt," political cartoons created by the former congressman throughout his career, is featured through March, 1997.
Huntington Art Gallery, 23rd & San Jacinto and 21st & Guadalupe, 471-7324. With over 12,500 works of art, the Huntington is one of the top 10 university art museums in the U.S. The permanent collection features Western European and American Art, with three collections being particularly distinguished: The Contemporary Latin American Art Collection, The Mari and James A. Michener Collection of Twentieth-Century American Painting and The Prints and Drawings Collection.
The Huntington has opened its 1997 exhibition calendar with the contemporary exhibition, "Out of Bounds: New Work by Eight Southeast Artists." The show features experimental work in a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and multi-media installations. Artists include Luis Cruz Azaceta, Radciffe Bailey, Hoang van Bui, Dawn DeDeaux, Edouard Duval-Carrié, Eduardo Kac, Elizabeth King, and Terri Lindbloom. Over the course of the exhibit, six of the eight artists will visit Austin to install and discuss their works. Call for a schedule of events.
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, 21st & Guadalupe, 471-8944. A portrait of composer George Gershwin by the Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros is on display for the first time at the center, and will remain on view through June 1. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/HRC/HRHRC/
Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity, 471-1604. "Between Empires: Turks of Central Asia 1850-1925," a traveling exhibition featuring 75 archival and contemporary photographs focusing on Central Asia, is on view through March 29. A round-table discussion will be held Wed, Feb 19, 3:30-5pm, at the Texas Union Governors Room on the UT campus. Call for details.
WILD ABOUT MUSIC, 710 W. Sixth, 708-1700. February features blues-inspired works from renowned Austin artist Greg Anderson, including a trio of original acrylic on canvas paintings, and several acrylic on plexiglass portraits of legendary blues artists. The gallery also features 300-plus original artworks by over 40 artists - all with a musical motif.
WOMEN & THEIR WORK GALLERY, 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064. "Conversation Pieces/Short Stories from Long-Term Memory," an installation by Kathy Lovas that confronts the issues of aging, memory, and photographic truth, is on view through March 29. Through a combination of photographs, furniture, and books created by Lovas, the viewer engages with the recollections and concerns of an ailing women whose eyesight and short-term memory have faded.
YARD DOG, 1510 S. Congress, 912-1613. "Jesus, New Orleans, and the State of Texas," paintings by New Orleans artist Reginald Mitchell, is currently featured.
AUSTIN JAVA CO., 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. "Forms of Nature," a collection of oil paintings by Brian Wootan, is featured through March 12.
RestaurantsFLIGHTPATH COFFEEHOUSE, 5011 Duval, 458-4472. Abstract paintings by Mollie Iley are on view through Feb.
JEFFREY'S RESTAURANT, 1204 W. Lynn, 477-5584. Abstract collages by Kerri Madden and mixed media works by Barbara Clubb are currently featured.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 3401 Guadalupe, 467-2326. Color photographic images of China by Jennifer Harmon are featured through Feb.
MANUEL'S DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT, 310 Congress, 472-7555. Human landscapes, photographs by Austin artist Eric Knowlton, are featured through Mar 6.
MARTIN BROS. CAFE, 2815 Guadalupe, 478-9025. New work by Sarah Higdon will be featured, highlighting her "Mammalia" series. Higdon is the designer of the cafe's new salad dressing label. Opening: Thu, Feb 20, 5:30-8pm.
PARADISE CAFE, 401 E. Sixth, 472-2191. "Entradas," the latest collection of works by local artist Michael Earney, is on view through Mar 9. A closing reception and discussion with the artist will be held Thu, Mar 6, 5:30-7pm.
RIO GRANDE COFFEE SHOP, 2222 Rio Grande, 322-0922. Mixed media works by local artist Jim Mathias are currently on display through February.
SHORELINE GRILL, 98 San Jacinto. Works on paper and drawings by Helmut Barnett are currently on view.
STAR SEEDS CAFE, 3101 N. I-35, 478-7107. Another installment of acrylic paintings produced from the mind of David E. Ackerman is on view through February.
THAI PASSION, 620 Congress, Ste. 105, 472-1244. "See Daeng," mixed media works by Mary Hunter, is on view through Feb.
UPPER CRUST BAKERY, 4508 Burnet Rd. "Stories," paintings on paper by Austin artist Barbara Clubb, is on view through Feb 17.
Mixed/retail/misc. areas.
SpacesAUSTIN HISTORY CENTER, 801 Guadalupe, 499-7397. "BlackStage," an exhibition documenting African-American theatre in Austin (circa 1975 to 1995), is on view through April 27. The images were produced by Austin photographers Grace McEvoy, Dana Byrom, and Alan Pogue. Reception: Sun, Feb 16, 3:30-5:30pm.
CAFE DANCE, 3307-B Hancock Dr, 451-8066. Portraits by Christine Galida are on display through March 6.
CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 124 W. Eighth, 397-1455. An exhibition of artworks by members of the Waterloo Watercolor Group are on view through April 3.
DRISKILL HOTEL, 604 Brazos, 415-2653 or 457-0000. The Museum of Fine Arts, Austin, is sponsoring "The Pastel Show." The exhibit features pastel works by Dashiell Allen and Marion Richards.
ENTREPRENEURS' ASSOCIATION, 7501 Hwy 290 E., 933-1983. Computer graphics by Rick Hartman are currently on view, sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Austin.
THE ESCAPE, 102 W. Eighth St., Georgetown, 930-0052. New works by Lisa Fittipaldi, Bruce Jefferson, Lisa L. Miller-Gray, Marilyn Rae Nasky, and Jane Paden, are on view through Feb.
ESTILO VALDEZ SALON, 3700 Jefferson, 454-7500. The salon is currently showing artwork by local artist Joe Sosa, who recently exhibited at the Harry Ransom Center on the UT campus. On view through March.
HIGHLAND MALL, Dillard's Men's & Children's Wing, Airport Blvd., 454-9656. A 30-piece original collection of never-before-seen photographs of The Rolling Stones (1965-1967) by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Photographer Gered Mankowitz is on view, Feb 14-23.
HYDE PARK THEATRE, 511 W. 43rd., 452-6688. Photography by Bret Brookshire is on view through Feb 22.
JUDGE ROY'S BEAN, 604 Brazos (in the Driskill), 899-0758. "Seeking an Answer," 19 works by Russian artist Alina R., is on view through March 7.
LOVEJOY'S, 604 Neches, 477-1268. Acrylic paintings with mixed media photographs by Kimberlee Hewitt are featured through Mar 15.
Drink a brew and enjoy recent works by Austin-transplant Kimberlee Hewitt, on view through March 15 at Love-Joy's, 604 Neches
CHARLES W. MOORE FOUNDATION, 2102 Quarry Rd., 477-6660. Tours of the world-renowned architect Charles Moore's Austin house and the Moore/Anderson Compound are available by appointment. To make a reservation, call the number above.
RIO GRANDE COFFEE HOUSE, 2222 Rio Grande, 477-3552. A series of black-and-white images of nudes by Austin photographer John Davis are featured through Feb.
TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, History of Medicine Gallery, 401 W. 15th, 370-1375. "Physicians Caring for Texans," an exhibit of work by photographer Susan Gaetz, through February.
TURQUOISE DOOR, 316 Colorado, 480-0168. "Heroes and Villains," works by West Texas wood burning artist Abby Levine, is on view through March 21. Opening: Fri, Feb 21, 7-10pm.
TEXAS FOLKLIFE RESOURCES (TFR) is currently accepting applications for its Apprenticeships in the Folk Arts program. TFR will make a limited number of awards of approximately $1,000 each for qualified apprentices to study intensively with Texas master folk artists. Apprentices must already have some skill in the folk art form and know the master artist with whom they desire to study. All genres of folk arts are eligible, including crafts, oral traditions, dance, and music. Application deadline is March 1. For guidelines, call 320-0022 or email: tfr@io.com
CompetitionsALTERNATE CURRENT ARTSPACE is seeking submissions for "The Sacred and the Profane," a multi-media event to be held in March. Works in all media to be considered include: visual art, performance, music, video, spoken word, belly dancers, saints, and sinners. Space is limited. Call Susan or David after 2pm for details. Deadline is March 1. 443-9674.
THE TEXAS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION is currently taking submissions for "New American Talent: The Thirteenth Exhibition," a national all-media competition that surveys contemporary two- and three-dimensional art by emerging and mid-career artists living in the U.S. Sponsored by Philip Morris Companies, Inc. The juror is Robert Storr, artist, critic, and curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Slide deadline is April 11. For a prospectus, send SASE to: "NAT-13," Texas Fine Arts Association, 3809-B W. 35th St., Austin, TX 78703. 453-5312.
ARTISTS' LEGAL & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE (ALAA) will present a tax seminar for artists at The Public Domain Gallery, 807 Congress. The class provides answers to artists lost in the morass of IRS reporting requirements. Admission is free, but reservations are highly recommended. Sat, Feb 15, 10am-noon. 476-4458.
ArtschtuffTHE DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY at the University of Texas will present "Viewpoint '97," a program of distinguished curators, scholars, and critics. Linda Cathcart and Dennis Adrian, this year's invitees, will present various programs consisting of public lectures, seminars, and studio critiques. A variety of seminars, public lectures, and critiques will continue through April 12. Call for a schedule. 471-3379.
EDGE CITY CAFE is currently scheduling artists to display artwork for 1997. They are located at 10000 Research Blvd. Contact John to schedule a meeting to show your portfolio and/or samples of your artwork. 342-2239.
A LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO is offered by the Artists' Coalition of Austin at ArtSpace Gallery, 1705 Guadalupe. Cost is $4/session. Tuesdays, 7-10pm; Thursdays, 9am-noon. All levels welcome. A new class has been added, and will begin Tue, Feb 18, 9am-noon. 443-6331.
