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Art OpeningsBARNES & NOBLE CAFE, 10,000 Research, Suite 158, 418-8985. Collages and black-and-white photography by Suzi Galletti are on view through August. Opening: Thu, Aug 7, 7:30pm.
ESTILO VALDEZ SALON, 3700 Jefferson, 454-7500. "Shapes of Things," fun, bright watercolors by Matt Taylor, is currently on view through Sept 28. Reception: Sun, Aug 10, 2-5pm.
LAS MANITAS CAFE, 211 Congress, 477-6007. "De Aves, Mujer y Misticismo," paintings by artist Blas E. Lopez, is on view through August. Opening: Fri, Aug 8, 6-8pm.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 916 Congress, 476-2489. "Space as Spirit/Art in the Alternative," works by abstract painter Karen Lastre, is on view. Reception: Wed, Aug 13, 6-8pm.
ACA GALLERY @ ARTPLEX, 1705 Guadalupe, 474-7799. "Sultry Post," an exhibition of artist-made postcards, is on view through Aug 16. Call for details.
ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, and yarn-works by John Barrow and R.J. Oehler are featured through August 15.
ARTISANS, 10000 Research, Suite 258, 345-3001. "It's Hot!," new works by original crafts artists, is on display through Sept 12. Artworks include silver and gold jewelry by Elizabeth Jean Bowlin; sculptural boxes by Brad Bowden; paper quilts by Kate Ward Thacker; wall sculptures by Barrett DeBusk; and ceramic bowls and vessels by William Melstrom.
ARTWORKS, 1214 W. Sixth, 472-1550. Vibrant Mediterranean scenes in oil by Italian artist Giovani Mancini are on display through August. Also featured are handblown vessels, vases, and bowls by John Cook, as well as a new selection of elegant stemware from the Depression Era.
AUSTIN GALLERIES, 1219 W. Sixth, 495-9363. "SouthwestArt 2/97," luminous Plein-Air paintings by Marlin Linville, is on display through Aug.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART, DOWNTOWN, 823 Congress, 495-9224. "Subversions/Affirmations: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, A Survey," works by the contemporary Native American artist, is on view through Oct 12. The show features 36 paintings, drawings, and collages by Smith, whose works explore the contrasting iconography of popular culture with the reality of current Native American tradition. Studio tours: Sat, Aug 16, 2pm; Sat, Sept 13, 2pm.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART @ LAGUNA GLORIA, 3809 W. 35th, 458-8191. "Tres Proyectos Latinos," a three-part exhibition curated by Benito Huerta, Kathy Vargas, and Victor Zamudio Taylor (with Henry Estrada), highlights Chicano and Latino artists whose work incorporates various styles and techniques that the curators found compelling and relevant to Texas art today. On view through Aug 10.
BLUE ROAD STUDIO, 2210-F S. First, 326-8909. Visitors are welcome at the new studios of artist Joyce DiBona, who creates contemporary large oils, landscapes, and conceptual mannequins.
RUTH BORINSTEIN GALLERY, 3300 Bee Caves, Suite 700, 306-8848. "Salvador Dali Festival!," etchings, lithographs, drawings, and woodcuts of the surrealist mater, is on view through August.
CIRCLE-IN-A-SQUARE POTTERY, 3303 E. Fourth, 247-FIRE. The shop features functional Stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware works. The public is invited to witness pottery-in-progress on Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (free clay is provided for youngsters to play with). potter@pottery.com
STEPHEN L. CLARK PHOTOGRAPHS, 1101 W. Sixth, 477-0828. Photographs by gallery artists are featured through Sept 1. Photographers include Frank Armstrong, Bill Kennedy, Keith Carter, Ave Bonar, James Evans, Bill Wittliff, Mariana Yampolsky, Willis Lee, Dan Burkholder, and Kenny Braun.
CLARKSVILLE POTTERY & GALLERIES, 9772 Great Hills Tr., 794-8580 and 4001 N. Lamar, 454-9079. "Twilight Picnic," works by local potters Michael Grafa, Bridget Hauser, Michael Biechlin, and Don Herron, are on view through August 8.
CLAYWAYS POTTERY STUDIO, 5442 Burnet, 459-6445. The studio features the work of local potters, including Catherine Sherwood, Don Bebout, Diana Seidel, Cap Brooks, and more.
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, 397-1455. "La Tradición: Focus on Tejano Tradition," a photographic exhibition presented by Texas Folklife Resources, will be on view through Aug. The exhibit is comprised of 30 images by four Tejano photographers who have generated a body of work focusing on different aspects of traditional culture in the Tejano community.
FIRE ISLAND HOT GLASS STUDIO, 3401 E. Fourth, 389-1100. The gallery shows hand-blown perfume bottles, paperweights, glassware, oil lamps, and more. Reach them on the web at http://www.citysearch.com/aus/fireisland. Visitors are welcome to watch the alchemy in person on Saturdays, 9am-noon.
GALERIE BLEUX, 213 W. Fourth, Suite 201, 469-1749. Artworks by Bale Creek Allen are currently on display. Mixed media pieces are featured, including works using shadowboxes, neon, and acrylic painting. Pen-and-ink relief prints by musician Thomas N. Watkins are also on view.
GALLERY AT SHOAL CREEK, 1500 W. 34th, 454-6671. Miniature watercolors of Russian life by Russian artist Lyuba Titovets is featured through Aug 28, as well as Summer florals in watercolor by Maurine Zook, and cowboy sketches in charcoal by Doug Higgins.
GALLERY LOMBARDI, 920 W. Third, 481-1088. "The Clone Invitational," an exhibition of works based on the present-day clone issue by selected artists, has been held over through Aug 15.
HOUSE OF WACKS GALLERY, 701 E. 53rd, 302-3103. Currently on view are abstract artworks by Andy Fuertsch. View Andy's work at: http://www.ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~tower/androp.html.
IC2 INSTITUTE, 2815 San Gabriel, 475-8900. "Studies for Nuclear Fusion," paintings by Herbert Long, are featured by appointment only through August 15.
IRONWOOD INDUSTRIES, 5120 Burnet Rd., 450-1933. Works by local artists Gabel Karsten, Brandon Ariel, Tommy Jackson, and Wells Mason are currently on view. The new gallery also features an on-site woodworking and metalworking studio (hard hats and steel-toed boots are recommended!).
L'ANTILLAISE GALLERY, 1800 W. Koenig, 206-3101. "Caribbscapes," a collection of works by local artist Ainsley Joseph, is on view through Aug. Joseph was this year's featured artist at the Old Pecan St. Festival. Also featured at the gallery are works by young Haitian-based artist Eddy Joseph. Throughout August and September, artist Herby Augustin will conduct clay workshops on Saturdays and Sundays. Call for information, or e-mail: lantillaise@worldnet.att.net.
LAUGHING AT THE SUN, 2209 S. First, 326-4410. The second annual photography show, "A Different Perspective," will be on display through August. Over 30 Texas photographers will present a variety of images.
LYONS MATRIX GALLERY, 1712 Lavaca, 479-0068. "Dog Days Group Exhibit," a show of eclectic works by a variety of artists, is on view through Sept 6.
MAYFAIR & SPICEWOOD GALLERIES, 1206 W. 38th, 458-6575. Currently featured are new paintings by artists J.U. Salvant and Jay Rather, as well as works by Darnell Jones and Nancy Bandy. Spicewood is featuring a one-person show of paintings by Ruth Valerio, as well as new paintings by Al Brouillette, Jerry Seagle, Herb Rather, Gary Thornton, Carrie Ballard, and Vicki McMurry, and sculpture by Cindy Burleson.
METROPOLITAN GALLERY, 903 S. Lamar, 326-1611. Through August, the gallery features abstract photography by Steve Oleson; surreal acrylics by Doug Sweet; figurative oils and watercolors by Miles Mathis; and a new collection of Daryl Howard woodblock prints and embossings. A special one-day exhibition of national artists' work will be presented in a portfolio show, Thu, Aug 7, 5-8pm.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM, 419 Congress, 480-9373. A one-person exhibition by Rolando Briseño is featured through Aug 23. Born and raised in the Mexican section of San Antonio, Briseño's work relates his affection for the Mexican-American culture of the Southwest, as well as his affinity for Mexican expressionists. In the back gallery, works by Chad Marsh will also be featured through Aug 23. Marsh, a UT graduate, is one of seven artists chosen for the 1997 Diversity & Emergence Series.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, AUSTIN, 2525 W. Anderson in Northcross Mall, 457-8808. The Williamson County Art Guild Show is on view through August. Works by 22 artists are featured.
R. PEEPLES, JR. GALLERY, 1708 Guadalupe, 457-1052. The aggressive, cutting-edge designs of functional sculptor Jance C. Smith (professor at the University of Kansas), are on view through Sept 6. Also featured are museum-quality studio furniture and decorative art by acclaimed artists.
POSITIVE IMAGES, 1118 W. Sixth, 472-1831. The gallery features a wide selection of jewelry, art glass, exotic wood boxes, handmade books, lamps, clocks, sculpture, and more. Through Aug 15, necklaces from Martina Windells and new jewelry by Biba Schutz will be on display.
RAIN DOG STUDIO, 2210-G S. First, 416-9245. Works by sculptor Colly Kreidler are always featured, as well as pieces by fellow studio artists: sculptor John Michael Whitman, painter Jean McCann, and photographers Stevie Jo Lake and Casey McKee. collyk@jumpnet.com.
RAMIREZ GALLERY, 3010 W. Anderson, Suite F, 302-0770. The gallery features handblown glass work and stemware, pottery, original oils, unique gifts, and fine art.
SKYLIGHT GALLERY, 307 E. Fifth, 474-9005. Surrealistic oil paintings and drawings by local artist/singer Stephanie Bradley are currently featured. Musical art and posters are also on view.
STUDIO H, 2209 S. First, 442-7055. Daryl G. Colburn, nationally-recognized non-ferrous metal sculptor, opens his studio by appointment. Ongoing classes and workshops are also offered.
UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd, 445-5582. More than 130 works by renowned Austin sculptor Charles Umlauf are on permanent display in a xeriscaped garden and a small museum.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Center for American History, 495-4515. "The Golden Age of Television: Archival Resources at the CAH," an exhibition showcasing examples from the Center's archival collection relating to the history of television news and the topic of blacklisting in the broadcasting industry. On view through Oct 10.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 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.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, 21st & Guadalupe, 471-8944. Their web address is: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/HRC/HRHRC/
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Leeds Gallery, Fourth Floor, Flawn Academic Center, 471-8944. "Sightings and Weather Prophets," West Texas landscapes by Frank Reaugh. On view through Aug 15. Also on view is "Confrontations: Portrait Drawings of Don Bachardy."
TARRYTOWN GALLERY, 2414 Exposition Blvd, 473-2552. New paintings by Roi James are featured at the gallery through Aug. From ethereal landscapes to moving figurative tableaux, James utilizes an "old master" style of heavy shadow, dramatic lighting effects, and built-up glazes.
WOMEN & THEIR WORK GALLERY, 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064. "Con/Text," an exhibition of drawings and installations by Annette Lawrence, is featured through August 16. Lawrence's drawings on paper, on the walls, and in rock on the floor, refer to the marking of time and the ways that language and simple mathematical signs can generate multiple meanings.
YARD DOG, 1510 S. Congress, 912-1613. "Isaac Smith's Folk Art Zoo," an exhibition of carved animals by the folk artist, is featured through August 24. Smith now resides in Dallas, but was born into a sharecropper's family in Louisiana. There he studied the many animals he saw, and incorporated those images into his carvings.
AUSTIN JAVA CO., 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. Paintings by Damon Waldrip and Nathan Jensen are on view through August 18.
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE, 10,000 Research, Suite 158, 418-8985. Collages and black-and-white photography by Suzi Galletti are on view through August. Opening: Thu, Aug 7, 7:30pm.
COFFEEHOUSE GALLERY, BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-4288. "Glimpses from a UFO... and Related Data," an exhibition of paint-ings by Bill Holloway, is featured through Aug 12.
EDGE CITY CAFE, 10,000 Research, ste. 139, 342-2239. Abstract artworks by Andy Fuertsch is currently on view. View Andy's work on the web: http://www.ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~tower/androp.html
GRANITE CAFE, 2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483. "Water Media," works by Betty Jameson, is on view through August 23.
LAS MANITAS CAFE, 211 Congress, 477-6007. "De Aves, Mujer y Misticismo," paintings by artist Blas E. Lopez, is on view through August. The exhibit features a series of paintings honoring Woman and her presence in the world. Opening: Fri, Aug 8, 6-8pm.
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MANUEL'S DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT, 310 Congress, 472-7555. Images of theatre scenes by photographer Bret Brookshire are featured through August 19. Brookshire is resident photographer at Frontera @ Hyde Park Theatre.
PARADISE CAFE, 401 E. Sixth, 472-2191. "The Secret Garden," airbrushed, mixed-media works by artist Pharoel Steige, is featured through Aug 24. Steige's work utilizes fabric and beads to add texture to her enchanted female forms.
TEXAS FRENCH BREAD, 2900 Rio Grande. Color and black-and-white photographs by David Francis are on view through August.
UPPER CRUST BAKERY, 4508 Burnet Rd. Oil paintings of Hill Country water scenes, ponds, and flowers by Austin artist Mary Goodwin are on view through August 25.
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CAFE DANCE, 3307-B Hancock Dr, 451-8066. "Orta Cosa (Something Else)," images by Puerto Rican photographer José Medina, is on view through Sept 16. Reception: Sat, Aug 16, 7-9pm.
THE CAVE, Photography Darkroom, 2210-G S. First, 208-3420. An ongoing photography exhibition featuring work by Stevie Joe Lake and Casey McKee is currently on display.
LA COSECHA LATIN AMERICAN FOLK ART, 3703 Kerbey Ln., 450-0650. Beginning Aug 9, Zapotec Indian Juan Contreras will be at the shop weaving rugs on his loom, using the same techniques used in his village for centuries. Many beautiful rugs woven by Contreras will be on exhibit through Aug 24. Call for hours.
ESTILO VALDEZ SALON, 3700 Jefferson, 454-7500. "Shapes of Things," fun, bright watercolors by Matt Taylor, is currently on view through Sept 28. Reception: Sun, Aug 10, 2-5pm.
FUTON COMPANY, 9607 Research, Suite 120, 338-1630. An exhibition of photography, drawings, and paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor by Maya Dobroth is on view through Aug 20.
HAIRY SITUATIONS SALON, 1776-A S. Congress, 442-6412. Palm Tree pictures by ShareArt Unlimited are currently on display.
VANITY SALON, 3004 Guadalupe, 482-8573. Recent works by local artist Drew Jason Mounce are featured at the shop through October 19. Mounce's dramatic work features a wide range of colors and textures.
THE GALLERY @ 501, a new space in downtown Austin on the edge of the Sixth Street entertainment district, is accepting applications for upcoming shows. They are looking for art in any media, especially mixed media and sculpture. Only applications submitted with photos/slides will be considered (please do not bring actual pieces by!). Go by the gallery at 501 N. I-35 to pick up an application, or call Cathy at 476-8905.
THE AUSTIN VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION has issued a call for entries for their Fall Show, slated for Sept 20-Oct 12 at the ACA Gallery @ ArtPlex. The theme for this year's show is "Autumn." All Texas artists are eligible for consideration. Deadline is Aug 15. For a prospectus, send SASE to: AVAA (Fall Show), P.O. Box 13313, Austin, TX 78711-3313. 457-0075.
ARTISTS AND ARTISANS interested in participating in collaborative projects at Plaza Saltillo are invited to an informative "get acquainted" meeting, sponsored by Olé Mexico! and Austin Art in Public Places. Participants are asked to bring some photographs of their art or craftwork to share. The meeting will be held at the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, Meeting Room, 2608 Gonzales. Sat, Aug 16, 11am-1pm. 397-1455.
THE BANANA FESTIVAL is currently calling local artists and craftspeople to sign up for booth space. Sponsored by the Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the M.E.D.I.C.O. Labor Day Banana Festival Committee, the festival may become the Largest Latin American Event ever to hit New Braunfels; slated for August 30- September 1. 480-0237.
A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS from visual arts groups is currently underway, sponsored by The ArtPlex. Established visual arts groups in Austin are invited to submit proposals to manage the Gallery @ ArtPlex, a 1,600 square-foot gallery space (available rent-free). Proposal deadline is September 1. For guidelines, call 473-3775.
A LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO is offered by the Artists' Coalition of Austin in the ACA Gallery at Artplex, 1705 Guadalupe. $4/session. Tuesdays, 7-10pm; and Thursdays, 9am-noon. 443-6331.
