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DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, 397-1472. "Bestiary," an exhibition of recent works by the members of Women Printmakers of Austin, is on view through Mar 25. Opening: Tue, Mar 4, 6-8pm. The opening features music by Troth Black and poetry by Alison Brown.
Art OpeningsFLATBED PRESS GALLERY, 912 W. Third, 477-9328. "Gleanings from the Winter Garden Studio," recent prints by Arleen Polite, is on view through Apr 9. Opening: Sat, Mar 1, 6-8pm.
LAUGHING AT THE SUN, 2209 S. First, 326-4410. "The Music Show," works by nationally and locally-recognized photographers, painters, and sculptors who capture the spirit of music, as well as pieces by musicians themselves, is on view through April 5. Opening: Thu-Sat, Feb 27-March 1, 5-10pm. Special musical performances will be featured.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 3401 Guadalupe, 467-2326. "Por una Ventana Clara," new monotypes by Sarah C. Beasley, are featured through March. Opening: Sat, March 1, 6-8pm.
PRO-JEX GALLERY, 109 E. Fifth, 472-7707. "The World According to Joey Lin," an exhibit of recent photographs from the portfolio of Austin's own Joey Lin, is on view through March. Opening: Sat, March 1, 6-9pm. Conjunto musician Daniel Schaefer will perform.
This untitled photograph by Joey Lin is on view as part of his one-man show, opening this Saturday at Pro-Jex Gallery
SPIDER HOUSE, 2908 Fruth St., 479-0074. New works by Sarah M. Hudgins, featured through March. Opening: Mon, Mar 3, 6-8pm.
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.
ARTWORKS, 1214 W. Sixth, 472-1550. "Painted Horizons" and other landscapes by Austinite Anne Nelson Sweat are on view through March. Also on view are serigraphs by Nivia Gonzales, as well as finely crafted, neo-classical furniture designs by New York artisan Anthony Buzak.
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.
CIRCLE-IN-A-SQUARE POTTERY, 3303 E. Fourth, 218-1156. The studio features funcitonal and decorative stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware works. The public is invited to visit and observe clay and fire in action each Saturday, 10am-12:30pm; free clay is given to the kids to play with while they watch pots being made.
CLAYWAYS POTTERY STUDIO, 5442 Burnet Rd., 459-6445. The gallery features Texas potters, including Ishmael and Bud Soto, Fletcher Starbuck, Kit Adams, Diana Seidel, Catherine Sherwood, Don Bebout, Paul Uhl, Cap Brooks, and Kay York.
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, 397-1472. "Bestiary," an exhibition of recent works by the members of Women Printmakers of Austin, is on view through Mar 25. The collection explores animal subject matter, from the mythical to the actual. Opening: Tue, March 4, 6-8pm. The opening features music by Troth Black and poetry by Alison Brown.
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.
FIRE ISLAND HOT GLASS STUDIO, 3401 E. Fourth, 389-1100. The gallery features hand-blown 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. "Gleanings from the Winter Garden Studio," recent prints by artist Arleen Polite, is on view through April 9. Polite's work involves the people, places, animals, and architecture that surrounds her. This exhibition features fragments and views of Austin - schools, gardens, and interiors. Beautiful work -ed. Opening: Sat, March 1, 6-8pm.
GALERIA SIN FRONTERAS, 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.
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.
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. "The Music Show," works by nationally and locally-recognized photographers, painters, and sculptors who capture the spirit of music, as well as pieces by musicians themselves, is on view through April 5. Opening: Thu-Sat, Feb 27-March 1, 5-10pm. Special musical performances will be featured.
Beginning March 13, the Texas Society of Sculptors will open "TSOS Shows-N-Off," on view through April 5. Opening: Thu & Fri, March 13 & 14, 5-10pm.
MAYFAIR & SPICEWOOD GALLERIES, 1206 W. 38th, 458-6575. Currently on view at Mayfair are new paintings by artists Vicki McMurry, J.U. Slavant, Kathy Hinson, and Jay Rather, as well as photographs by Laura Calfee. Spicewood is currently featuring new paintings by Al Brouillette, Gary Thornton, Jerry Seagle, Herb Rather, Ann Templeton, and Carrie Ballard, as well as sculpture by Cindy Burleson and Charles Umlauf.
MEXIC-ARTE, 419 Congress, 480-9373. "The End of Enver Hoxha (My Albania)," photographs by Austin artist Martha Grenon, is on view through March 29. The exhibit is the first in the "1996 Diversity and Emergence Series." Grenon has chosen to photograph the Albanian people, with whom she has forged a close connection through years of travel to Albania.
J.R. MOONEY GALLERIES, 10000 Research, Arboretum, Suite 130, 343-2087. "Bluebonnet Bonanza," interpretations of the State flower by ten regional and local artists, is on view through Mar 29. Styles range from realistic to impressionistic; still lifes to landscapes; oils and watercolors; even limited-edition and open edition prints.
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. Currently featured are hand crafted clocks by Winged Camel.
PRO-JEX GALLERY, 109 E. Fifth, 472-7707. "The World According to Joey Lin," an exhibit of recent photographs from the portfolio of Austin's own Joey Lin, is on view through March. A wide variety of black-and-white photographs will be presented, including images of Lin's family in China, his fishing expeditions to Canada and Northwestern America, and other regions of the U.S. Opening: Sat, March 1, 6-9pm.
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.
SCARBOROUGH-PHILLIPS GALLERY, St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress. The University's Senior Art Exhibition 1997 will be on view through Mar 14. Artists include Cha Asokan, Elizabeth Ball, Celeste DeLuna, Michael LaMure, Scout Stormcloud Hook, and Traci Williams.
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.
TARRYTOWN GALLERY, 2414 Exposition Blvd, 473-2552. "It Takes Two," an exhibition of collaborative works by Wanda Gamble and Glenn Whitehead, is on display through March 20. Whitehead and Gamble capture their landscapes -- hidden creekbeds, cool limestone ledges, brightly lit cliffs -- on a grand scale.
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/
Leeds Gallery, Fourth Floor, Flawn Acadmeic Center, 471-8944. "Sightings and Weather Prophets," West Texas landscapes by Frank Reaugh, is on view through August 15.
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 Mar.
WILD ABOUT MUSIC, 710 W. Sixth, 708-1700. The gallery 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. "Signs, Painted by Hand," a collection of hand-painted signs, is on view through March 9. The show includes many originals and reproductions.
AUSTIN JAVA CO., 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. "Forms of Nature," a collection of oil paintings by Brian Wootan, is featured through March 12.
RestaurantsGRANITE CAFE, 2905 San Gabriel, 472-8524. "The San Miguel de Allende Series," works by Cynthia Pierce, is on view through March.
HYDE PARK BAR & GRILL, 4206 Duval, 442-3308. "Hidden Places," recent paintings and prints by up-and-coming local artist Ann Ducote, is on view through March 23. (I haven't seen this particular show, but previous viewings of her work have proved worthy of a second look! Very nice. -ed.)
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, 916 Congress, 476-2489. Figurative works in oil by Georgetown artist Don Snell are on view through March 23.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 3401 Guadalupe, 467-2326. "Por una Ventana Clara," new monotypes by Sarah C. Beasley, are featured through March. Opening: Sat, March 1, 6-8pm.
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 is featured, highlighting her "Mammalia" series.
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.
QUACKENBUSH`S, 2120 Guadalupe, 472-4477. "Art Show X3," works by Calcara Merriman, Rachel Merriman, and Vincent Merriman, is on view through March 5.
SHORELINE GRILL, 98 San Jacinto. Works on paper and drawings by Helmut Barnett are currently on view.
SPIDER HOUSE, 2908 Fruth St., 479-0074. New, bigger and better paintings by Ethan Azarian are on view through March 5. The restaurant will also present new works by Sarah M. Hudgins, featured through March. Opening (for Hudgins): Mon, Mar 3, 6-8pm.
UPPER CRUST BAKERY, 4508 Burnet Rd. "Stories," paintings on paper by Austin artist Barbara Clubb, is featured through March 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.
CAFE DANCE, 3307-B Hancock Dr, 451-8066. Portraits by Christine Galida are on display through March 6.
CAPITOL CAMERA, 6113 Burnet, 454-5967. Through March, the shop will feature a photographic exhibition by the America Society of Media Photographers.
CAPITOL COMPLEX VISITOR'S CENTER, 112 E. Eleventh, 305-8400. "XIT: The Ranch That Built the Texas Capitol," an exhibition featuring images of the XIT Ranch of Texas (the largest fenced ranch in the world), is on view through July 12.
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.
ELECTRIC LOUNGE, 302 Bowie, 476-FUSE. "Pretty Eye Candy," visual artist by Austin Musicians, is on view through March. The show features photography, oil paintings, digital arts, 'zines, and much more by over forty Austin musicians. Should be a fun show! Opening: Fri, March 7, 6-10pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLANET THEATRE, 2307 Manor, 478-5282. Multi-media paintings by Nancy "Gooch" Pearsall are featured through April 15. The Gooch uses a variety of materials, including vibrant acrylics, steely guitar strings -- even dead lizards!
SALON NOELLE, 1701 West Ave. Still lifes and landscapes by Barbara Smith and Mary Goodwin are featured through March 11.
SAN MARCOS FINE ARTS CENTER, 126 W. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX, 512/396-5009. "Opening -- A Photographic Exhibit," works depicting doors and windows by The Austin Fine Art Photography Group, will be on view through Mar 19.
TURQUOISE DOOR, 316 Colorado, 480-0168. "Heroes and Villains," works by West Texas wood burning artist Abby Levine, is on view through March 21. Also featured are works by Sharon Smith.
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.
Competitions
THE AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION is seeking members for the State Resources Panel for 1997-98 Cultural Contracts process. Panelists will include practicing artists, as well as representatives from various cultural constituencies and arts management. Deadline for applications is Fri, March 7. Call Kim Braun at the Dougherty Arts Center for specifications. 397-1452.
ArtschtuffSKAM PRODUCTIONS will present, "Vandals? An Exhibition of Graffiti Art," at the Holy Eight Ball Studio, 2206 E. Seventh St. The show is open to the public for one night only, but viewings by appointment may be made through March. (I didn't get any details on this show, but events at the Eight Ball are always, at the very least, extremely interesting! --ed.). Sat, March 8, 8pm. 495-9708.
THE 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 recently been added; Tuesdays, 9am-noon. 443-6331.
