ART
ACA GALLERY @ ARTPLEX, 1705 Guadalupe, 474-7799. "Go Figure III," works by local artists who have participated in the gallery's Life Drawing/Open Studio Program, will be on view March 19-April 4. Opening: Thu, March 19, 6-9pm. At 7pm, artist Madelon Umlauf will give a formal presentation of awards with her selection of the three best pieces in the show.
Art OpeningsALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. "Cut Across the Middle" is a joint venture by three artist-run galleries exploring themes of high/low culture, right-wing/left-wing politics, craft/anticraft, etc. Closing: Fri, March 20, 8pm-midnight.
LAS AMERICAS GALLERY, 1103 E. Sixth, 320-9922. "Martin Cramer: A Retrospective," works from 1960 to 1996 by the late artist, is on view through March. Reception: Thu, March 19, 6-9pm, with music by Manuel "Cowboy" Donley.
ELECTRIC LOUNGE, 302 Bowie, 476-FUSE. An exhibition of recent artworks by Ron English will be on view March 20-April 18. Opening: Fri, March 20, 2-6pm.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, Alternate Space Gallery, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. "She," new works by local artist Kay Martin, is on view through March 29. Website: http://www.austinart.com. Reception: Sun, March 22, 1-4pm.
MANUEL'S DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT, 310 Congress, 472-7555. "Fiesta de Primavera," 10 selected prints by Latino painters from Coronado studios, as well as photographs by Brian Bowers, is on view. Opening: Thu, March 19, 6-7:30pm, w/ Alamo Suite. Fri, March 20, 10pm-midnight w/Triana; Sat, March 21, 10pm-midnight w/ Blue Flamenco; Sun, March 21, noon-3pm w/Susanna Sharpe & Samba Police; and 5-7pm, KMFA 90.5 classical FM station sponsors a free classical music performance by La Follia and Tony Morris and Lana Neal.
PRO-JEX GALLERY, Artplex,1705 Guadalupe, 472-7707. "Icons from the Pleasure Dome: The Magickal Imagery of Kenneth Anger" is featured through April 9. Reception: Fri, March 20, 6-9pm. Mr. Anger will be present.
TARRYTOWN GALLERY, 2414 Exposition Blvd, 473-2552. Recent work by Malcolm Bucknall and Barry George is on display through April 23. Opening: Sat, March 21, 7-9pm.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Melbane Gallery, Goldsmith Hall, 471-9890. An exhibition of annotated photographs submitted to a national photo competition sponsored by the Center for American Architecture and Design will be on view March 23-April 10. Opening: Wed, March 25, 5pm.
ACA GALLERY @ ARTPLEX, 1705 Guadalupe, 474-7799. "Go Figure III," works by local artists who have participated in the gallery's Life Drawing/Open Studio Program, is on view through April 4. Opening: Thu, March 19, 6-9pm.
ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. "Cut Across the Middle" is a joint venture by three artist-run galleries exploring themes of high/low culture, right-wing/left-wing politics, craft/anticraft, etc. Closing: Fri, March 20, 8pm-midnight.
LAS AMERICAS GALLERY, 1103 E. Sixth, 320-9922. "Martin Cramer: A Retrospective," works from 1960 to 1996 by the late artist, is on view through March. Cramer travelled extensively throughout his lifetime, and his work incorporates elements from diverse parts of the world. Reception: Thu, March 19, 6-9pm, with music by Manuel "Cowboy" Donley.
ARTIST'S COVE, 303 W. Fifth, 320-0603. Oil paintings by Austin-area artists Freddie McCoo and George Zupp, as well as works by world-renowned artist Marlinde Von Ruhs, are currently on display. Also featured are photographs by Antonio Varela and Luis Ramirez; sculpture by Alexander Flores and Richard Ezell; glass work by Rejina Thomas; and jewelry by Amanda Poston.
ARTWORKS, 1214 W. Sixth, 472-1550. Through March, the gallery features contemporary architectural watercolors by Texas artist Mike Shaw and sculptures in stainless steel by Dave Regier. Also on view are pastel figurative drawings by British artist Sarah Etherington.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART, DOWNTOWN, 823 Congress, 495-9224. "American Images: The SBC Collection of Twentieth-Century American Art," an exhibition presented by Southwestern Bell which traces the major movements in American Art during this century, is on view through May 10. Early Modernism, mid-century Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and the "pluralistic approaches evident in art of the last two decades" are represented.
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART @ LAGUNA GLORIA, 3809 W. 35th, 458-8191. "Material World: Artists and Their Materials," the museum's annual family exhibition, is on view through May.The exhibit explores the varied and innovative use of unconventional materials by eight artists from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Designed specifically for families, the show also includes a participatory gallery featuring hands-on activities for children.
BLUE ROAD STUDIO, 2210 S. First, 326-8909. "Points of Departure," an exhibit of new works by Joyce DiBona and Casey McKee, is a joint display between Blue Road and LaMenagerie, located next door to the studio. Through March.
RUTH BORINSTEIN GALLERY, 3300 Bee Caves, Suite 700, 306-8848. "Miro!," important lithographs, aquatints, and more (circa 1965-1979), is on view through March.
JULIA C. BUTRIDGE GALLERY, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, 397-1455. "Stop and Smell the Ink: The Wildflower Portfolio," a diverse collection of prints by the Women Printmakers of Austin celebrating Texas wildflowers, is on view through March. Print sales will benefit educational programs at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve.
EEKA-BEEKA, 1705 Guadalupe, Suite 205, 441-4821. "Challenging Comfort Zones," erotic paintings, drawings, and sculpture by Mark Matlock, is on display through Mar 28.
FIRE ISLAND HOT GLASS STUDIO, 3401 E. Fourth, 389-1100. The gallery is currently featuring works by Matthew Labarbera and Teresa Ueltschey, including handblown perfume bottles, vases, glassware, paperweights, and more. Visitors are invited to observe glassblowing demonstrations, held every Saturday, 9am-noon. The studio will present their 15th annual open house and block party on Sat, April 4, 10am-6pm. Call for details.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, Alternate Space Gallery, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. "She," new works by local artist Kay Martin, is on view through March 29. Website: http://www.austinart.com. Reception: Sun, March 22, 1-4pm.
FLATBED PRESS GALLERY, 912 W. Third, 477-9328. "Reverie & Requiem," an exhibition of prints by Austin artist Belinda Casey, is on view through April 14. Casey has created a suite of intaglio prints exploring the intimate innerwork of the subconscious and senses, evoking dark comedy along with evocative wit. The exhibit will also introduce the art of emerging printmaker/artist Sharon Bright.
GALERIA SIN FRONTERAS, 1701 Guadalupe, 478-9448. A retrospective exhibit of works by Mexican artist Leopoldo Morales Praxedis is on view through March 20.
GALLERY LOMBARDI, 920 W. Third, 481-1088. In celebration of International Women's Month, the gallery will present "Definientia," works in painting, sculpture, photography, lithography, and video from nine selected Austin women artists, on view through March 28.
GRAPHIC CONCERN, 1202-B. W. Sixth, 472-7428. Paintings by Sarah Higdon are highlighted at the gallery through March 26. Gallery artists include Will Klemm, Cindy Streiff, Victoria Smith, Barbara Clubb, and more. Call for details.
HOUSE OF WACKS, 701 E. 53rd, 302-3103. Works by Andy Fuertsch are currently on display. Website: http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~tower/androp.html
IRONWOOD INDUSTRIES, 5120 Burnet Rd., 450-1933. Mixed media sculpture by James Long is currently on display. The studio will also present new works by a variety of local artists, including Wells Mason, Tommy Jackson, Frank Mitchell, Gabel Karsten, and more. Reception: Sat, March 28, 8pm.
LA MENAGERIE, 2210 S. First, Studio E, 326-4090. Unconventional photography by Austin artist Casey McKee is currently featured.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM, 419 Congress, 480-9373. An exhibition of original paintings and prints by Rosario Cabreras are on view through April 18. A contemporary of María Izquierdo, Frida Kahlo, and other greats, Cabreras' period of artistic production was brief - circa 1919-1928 - but her work had a great impact on many of her students, and she received recognition from a variety of artists, including Diego Rivera, Alfredo Ramos Martínez, Fernando Leal, and Ignacio Asúnsolo. In conjunction with the Cabreras exhibition, the museum will present original paintings by Marisa Nuñez in the back gallery space.
MOVEMENTS GALLERY, 211 E. Sixth, 469-1745. Works by Michael Mortham, Elise Pittman, and others is on display through April 16.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, AUSTIN, 2525 W. Anderson in Northcross Mall, 457-8808. "The 1998 International Art Exhibit," the seventh annual gala celebration of the museum, is on view through March.
ELISABET NEY MUSEUM, 304 E. 44th, 458-2255. "Building with Natural Forms, Furniture in the Rustic Tradition," an exhibit of works by Al Zirkel, is on view through May. Zirkel builds one-of-a-kind furnishings at his home near Medina, Texas.
R. PEEPLES JR. GALLERY, 1708 Guadalupe, 457-1052. The gallery continues their exhibit of museum-quality fine art furniture and design elements by established studio artists Daniel Kagay, Dick Hedgepeth, Philippe Klinefelter, Brian McLachlan, Janice C. Smith, John Foster, and Robert Peeples, Jr.
PRO-JEX GALLERY, Artplex,1705 Guadalupe, 472-7707. "Icons from the Pleasure Dome: The Magickal Imagery of Kenneth Anger," a show of photographic art by the reknowned filmmaker, is featured through April 9. The exhibit will include film stills from some of his cult classics, including Scorpio Rising, Lucifer Rising, and more. Reception: Fri, March 20, 6-9pm. Mr. Anger will be present.
RAIN DOG STUDIO, 7108 Smokey Hill Rd., 301-7041. New work by Colley Kreidler is on view, as well as earlier work in stone and steel.
RAMIREZ GALLERY, 3010 W. Anderson, Suite F, 302-0770. Oils by impressionistic painter Gary Thornton are featured through April 7. His works are characterized by rich, brilliant colors, strong design and composition, and bold brush work.
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MUSEUM, N. I-35 & Hwy 183, 339-1997. "La Belle: The Mystery of La Salle in the Gulf," an exhibition featuring the 700-pound solid brass cannon retrieved from the sunken ship's hold, is featured through Mar 28.
SCARBOROUGH-PHILLIPS GALLERY, St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress. "Senior Art Exhibit 1998," works by Sub Martin and Eric Trimble, is on view through March 27.
TARRYTOWN GALLERY, 2414 Exposition Blvd, 473-2552. Recent work by Malcolm Bucknall and Barry George is on display through April 23. Bucknall's paintings combine animal and human anatomy in the same painted figure, and are said to be both unnerving and beautiful. George's welded sculpture is both meticulous in its craftsmanship and humorous at the same time. Opening: Sat, March 21, 7-9pm.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Flawn Academic Center, 471-8944. "Yiddish has not yet said its last word: The Legacy of Isaac Bashevis Singer," a major exhibition showcasing the life and work of the Nobel Laureate, is on display through Aug 7. The show features manuscripts, photographs, and other items drawn from the Ransom Center's archive.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Huntington Art Gallery, 23rd & San Jacinto and 21st & Guadalupe, 471-7324. With more than 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.
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, 21st & Guadalupe, 471-8944. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/HRC/HRHRC/.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LBJ Library, 2313 Red River, 916-5137, ext. 296. "Los Tejanos: Sus Huellas en la Tierra (The Texas Mexicans: Footprints on the Land)," an exhibition depicting the diversity, fierce spirit, and vigor of Texans of Mexican ancestry, is on view through Sept 8.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Melbane Gallery, Goldsmith Hall, 471-9890. An exhibition of annotated photographs submitted to a national photo competition sponsored by the Center for American Architecture and Design will be on view March 23-April 10. Opening: Wed, March 25, 5pm.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Sid Richardson Hall, 2.101, 495-4515. "Natchez on the Mississippi, 1870-1910," an exhibition of more than 100 images by photographer Henry Norman, is on view through May.
WESTBANK GALLERY, 4201 Bee Caves, 329-8514. Currently on view is contemporary art by Pamela Johnson; photography by Randy Ehrlich; and landscapes by Laurie Hatch.
WILD ABOUT MUSIC, 721 Congress, 708-1700. "Another Sanity," multi-media work by local musician Joe Ely, is on view through May 17. Ely's artwork combines photography, video stills, digital painting, and traditional painting.
WOMEN & THEIR WORK GALLERY, 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064. "blindsight," an exhibition of drawings by Houston-based artist Gladys Bel, is featured at the gallery through March 28. Bel's charcoal and ink drawings are highly modeled and precise representations of forms that appear vaguely familiar, but remain enigmatic.
YARD DOG, 1510 S. Congress, 912-1613. "Southern Culture on the Walls," new works by acclaimed folk and outsider artists, is on view through April 19. Artists include Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Reginald Mitchell, Mose Tolliver, Sulton Rogers, William Hawkins, Ike Morgan, Mary T. Smith, and Rev. Johnnie Swearingen.
34TH ST. CAFE, 1005 W. 34th, 371-3400. "Watercolors Worldwide," a group of paintings by Eileen Pestorius, is on display through April. Works represent the artist's impression of places she has visited in the last few years.
RestaurantsAUSTIN JAVA CO., 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. A collection of toned black-and-white photographs by Billy Baque exploring nature and the human form is on view.
AUSTIN JAVA CO., 13376 Research. "Forms of Nature," oil paintings by Brian Wootan are on display through April 1.
BOHEMIAN WRAPCITY, 511 E. Sixth, 457-9727. "Something by Some What," wild and intense acrylic paintings and airbrushed works by Austin artist Trevor Wilson, is on display through March.
EDGE CITY CAFE, 10000 Research, Ste. 139, 342-2239. "Wedding Pictures and Other Memories," wonderful, unique oil paintings depicting recent events in the life of the artist - Nathan Jensen - is featured through March 27.
FLIGHTPATH COFFEEHOUSE, 5011 Duval, 458-4472. "Creme de la Café," a presentation of some of the best work to come through the coffeehouse, is on view through March. Artists include Ben Reece, Rodger Bohuflov, Rachel Koper, Lori Armandulaz, Trevor Wilson, and more.
FRANKLIN PLAZA LOBBY, 111 Congress Ave., 414-4730. To celebrate Youth Art Month 1998 in Austin, over 1,000 works of art representing 91 elementary, middle/junior, and high schools will be on display through April 1.
GRANITE CAFE, 2905 San Gabriel, GRA-NITE. "Darkness Moves," new paintings by Ray Miller, is on display.
KERBEY LANE CENTRAL, 3704 Kerbey Ln. "Earth! Water! Sky!," oils on canvas by D.M. (Mary) Goodwin, will be on display Mar 31-June 29.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 916 Congress, 476-2489. Collages by Suzi Galletti are on view through April 2.
LITTLE CITY ESPRESSO BAR, 3403 Guadalupe, 467-2326. "Prosaic Views," recent monotpyes and paintings by Ray Miller, is featured through April.
LOVEJOYS, 604 Neches, 477-1268. "Experiments," 3-D, shaped, and multi-canvas oil paintings by Nathan Jensen, is currently on view.
MAGNOLIA CAFE SOUTH, 1920 S. Congress, 445-0000. Colorful acrylics by local artist K.J. (Kevin) Leathers is on view through April 7. Kevin calls his style "Post Pop Perfectionism," and while it may remind some of pop culture icon Andy Warhol, Leathers' work places an extra emphasis on the contrast between dark and light.
MAMA MIA'S RISTORANTE, 8015 Shoal Creek, 444-2059. Oil paintings by Barbara Smith are featured through April. Works include Southwest landscapes, scenes of Austin, and more.
MANUEL'S DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT, 310 Congress, 472-7555. "Fiesta de Primavera," 10 selected prints by Latino painters from Coronado studios, as well as photographs by Brian Bowers, is on view through April 15. Opening: Thu, March 19, 6-7:30pm, featuring live music by Alamo Suite. Fri, March 20, 10pm-midnight will feature music by Triana; Sat, March 21, 10pm-midnight will feature Blue Flamenco; Sun, March 21, noon-3pm will feature Susanna Sharpe & Samba Police; and 5-7pm, KMFA 90.5 classical FM station will sponsor a complimentary classical music performance by La Follia and Tony Morris and Lana Neal.
NEW WORLD DELI, 4101 Guadalupe. "A BUG," an exhibition of current works by the Austin Women's Art Project, is on view through March.
STUBB'S BBQ, 801 Red River, 480-8341. "10 Women," poster prints by 10 local female musical artists, is on display through May. Artists include Kathy McCarty, Pam Miller, Julianna Sheffield, Trish Murphy, and more.
SWEETISH HILL BAKERY, 922 Congress, 477-2441. "The Secret Garden: Photographs of Laguna Gloria," an exhibition of black-and-white images by Pat Brown, is featured through March.
UPPER CRUST BAKERY, 4508 Burnet Rd. Joan (Smithjonian) Smith - from 3 Blind Mice Studio - will present Southwestern oils on canvas through April 6.
WEST LYNN CAFE, 1110 West Lynn, 482-0950. For the first time in three years, works by the award-winning Houston artist Don Edelman will be on view in Austin, through May 6 at the cafe. Edelman's intense watercolors and acrylics range in style from surrealistic to realistic to abstract.
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SpacesANTIGUA, 1508 S. Congress, 912-1475. "SXSW Art Extravaganza," a showing of national, international, and local art, is on view March 20-22. Artists include Sunny Day, Donna Rambeaux, Amber Buck, Terry Talbert, and more.
CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 124 W. Eighth, 397-1455. "Texas History through the Eyes of Austin," an exhibition of paintings in watercolor and pen by acclaimed Austin artist Mary Curtis, is on view through April.
ELECTRIC LOUNGE, 302 Bowie, 476-FUSE. An exhibition of recent artworks by Ron English will be on view March 20-April 18. English's work is described as "a fun-filled romp through pop culture" and "a look at the world through rose colored magnifying glasses." Opening: Fri, March 20, 2-6pm. Stained glass, ambient light fixtures by Allyson Lipkin are also on view, now through April.
ESTILO VALDEZ SALON, 3700 Jefferson, 454-7500. Recent Texas landscapes in watercolor, acrylic, and gouache by Baron Wilson are featured through May.
FEATS OF CLAY, 4630 Burnet Rd., 453-2111. One of the first clay studios in Austin (22 years old!), the studio features a continually changing display of wheelthrown, handbuilt, and sculptural works in clay for indoor and outdoor use. Works by studio artists Ruth Calhoun, Art Neidermeyer, and Cindy Phillips are featured, as well as other local artists.
INCREDIBLE INK, 503 W. Mary, 444-6069. The tattoo studio and art gallery currently features works by local artist Jesus Monsivais.
MEDUSA'S CLOSET, 1017 E. Sixth, 326-3448. Through March, the shop features neo-industrial works by Eric Waldeman; photography by Kathrine Kinslow; jewelry by Holley Riely; and paintings by Valarie Horne. There are also some unique drawings by an artist who wishes to remain anonymous.
RUTA MAYA COFFEE HOUSE, 218 W. Fourth, 472-9637. "Pinball Machines and Tossed Salad," collaborative works by C&T, is on view through April 11. The show features oils and mixed media on wood panels.
AUSTIN VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION is taking entries for their annual membership exhibition, slated for May 9 at the ACA Gallery @ Artplex. Local artists are asked to donate a piece of artwork for AVAA's live art auction, and in return receive a 20% commission for auction sales. If you are not a member, but wish to join, call for membership information and a prospectus at 457-0075. Items such as gifts, collectibles, gift certificates, speciality baskets will also be accepted from the public at large. If you or your business is able to participate, call Carlos Brondo at 371-9521.
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THE "SHARE THE LIGHT" TRAVELLING MUSEUM will make a stop in Austin this weekend at Deck the Walls in Lakeline Mall. The museum features original oil paintings, plein air paintings, and sketches by Thomas Kinkade. Sun, March 22, 1-5pm. 454-2306.
ArtschtuffA SPRING GARDEN TOUR to benefit the Art School of the Austin Museum of Art will be held in April. Participants will visit three beautiful gardens designed by Austin's foremost landscape architects and garden designers. The gardens have been frequently published in national design magazines, but are otherwise closed to the public. Cost is $50 per person. Call to register. Sun, April 5. 323-6380 or 371-1895.
A MONOPRINTING OPEN STUDIO is offered weekly by the Artists' Coalition of Austin at the ACA Gallery @ ArtPlex, 1705 Guadalupe. Cost is $5 per session. A small printing press, waterbased inks, and a limited number of plexiglass plates are provided. Bring your own paper, printing plates, tools, and paper towels. Fridays, 5-5:30pm (press orientation); 5:30-8pm (open studio). 442-3842.
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT needs men, women, children, and families to model for student portfolios. Participants will receive one free 8x10 photo per session. For details and scheduling, call 625-2026.
TEXAS FRENCH BREAD on South Congress is currently seeking artists interested in exhibiting their work. Call Melody Taylor at 452-8191.
MOVEMENTS ART GALLERY is seeking artists of diverse backgrounds and experience with "eyes and minds in quest of the extraordinary." They are looking for paintings, photographs, films, dance, and song. The gallery is also seeking volunteers to help with a growing list of art-related tasks and chores. Website: http://www.movements@ccms.net/~zeek/movements. 469-1745.
FLATBED PRESS WORKSHOPS are currently being offered at their studios, 912 W. Third. Classes are taught by master printmakers and include: All About Prints (for collectors and the curious), Solar Plate Workshop, Waterbased Monotypes, Monotyping with Oil-based Inks, and more. Now through April 17. 477-9328.
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