Art
Openings
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK is presenting a new exhibit of photography by Debra Sugerman entitled "Simple Wonders." Sugerman, who has shown her work at the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Houston Center of Photography, and Laguna Gloria Art Museum, as well as in Washington, Tennessee, and Arizona, has been working nearly exclusively with a Diana camera since the early Eighties. Her photos are spontaneous, unpredictable and beautiful. Opening reception: Thu, Aug 26, 6-8pm, including an informal gallery talk at 6:30. Through Oct 2, 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064.
Beginning Wed, Sep 1, UT's LEEDS GALLERY presents "The Wilde Controversies: A Journey Through the Life and Legend of Oscar Wilde." Drawing on the vast amounts of Wilde material in the HRC's collection, the exhibit promises to cover the salient moments of his legendary life. Also look for related events, including performances of his work and a lecture by his grandson (!) in coming weeks. Through Dec 23, Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe, UT campus. 471-8944.
Ongoing
THE ACA GALLERY @ THE ARTPLEX is currently showing a collaborative collection of printmaking work from Coronado Studio, Flatbed Press, and Slugfest entitled "Multiple Impressions: The Austin Printmaking Community." Through Sep 4, 1705 Guadalupe. 474-7799.
AND SOMETHING DIFFERENT GALLERY Gallery artists include Leslie Pierce, Benné Rocket, and Cindy Phillips. 1705 Guadalupe. 477-3400.
ARTISANS, THE FINE CRAFTS GALLERY introduces new work by Texas artists Janet Fallon and Art Allison. Fallon explores color using a variety of media, including molten silver and gold; Allison works in blown glass and cane. 10000 Research #258. 345-3001.
ART ON 5TH CONTEMPORARY FINE ART GALLERY With Warhol, Haring, and Peter Max, this is by far the best collection of modern and contemporary art in the city. No kidding. The gallery is now featuring a group show of gallery artists including Frederick Hart, David Newman, the secret art of Dr. Seuss, and more. 1501 W. Fifth. 481-1111.
ARTWORKS GALLERY is showing functional fused glass works by contemporary artist Kurt McVay of Washington. Also on exhibit is handmade jewelry by Sorelli Jewelers and a collection of 20th-century antique glass from around the world. 1214 W. Sixth. 472-1550.
AUSTIN GALLERIES has gathered together a collection of especially good "Texas Landscapes" for exhibit in their sprawling space. If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, have a look at some of the 20th century works by artists with names like Chagall and Picasso. Through Sep 15, 1219 W. Sixth. 495-9363.
AUSTIN VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION GALLERYshowcases the winners of the annual Avaanti 10 competition. The artists featured also appear in Avaanti magazine. Through Aug 29, 2008 Alexander. 457-0075.
RUTH BORINSTEIN GALLERIES has etchings by Cassatt, Whistler, Braque, and Renoir, as well as recent acquisitions of works by Apell, Man Ray, Siquieiros, Zuniga, Rivera, Pissaro, and Matta. 3300 Bee Caves #700. 306-8848.
STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY Clark's charming old home/gallery just down the street from the Treaty Oak consistently shows the best photographers in the city/state/nation/world. Presently, "Gallery Stars" features work by such luminaries as Kate Breakey, Keith Carter, James Evans, Kimberly Gremillion, Rocky Schenk, Jack Spencer, Geoff Winningham, Bill Wittliff, and Mariana Yampolsky. Through Aug, 1101 W. Sixth. 477-0828.
GALLERY LOMBARDI This downtown gallery behind the tracks is light and airy, with a studio atmosphere and consistent offerings of interesting work. "Confronting Intimate Violence: A Dress Speaks" features works by Benné Rockett in collaboration with The Queens of the Universe Incognito and numerous charitable and artistic organizations including Opening Closed Doors, the Clothesline Project, and the Ophelia Project. Through Sep 5, 7920 W. Third. 481-1088.
GALLERY AT SHOAL CREEK presents "Sculpture in Stone," works by Jania Ashby. Through Sep 18, 1500 W. 34th, 454-6671.
IRONWOOD INDUSTRIES began as a design studio and workshop for functional sculpture in iron and wood and has grown into a full-fledged gallery, albeit a small one. The name echoes the works shown: There is something pleasing about the air of craft and work itself in the sleek, contemporary I.I. The gallery offers consistent helpings of polished experimentation and sleek, unique, contemporary workmanship. Currently, the gallery features paintings by David Babcock, furniture by Mark Macek, and assorted works by Jennifer Drummond, Paul Meyer, Stephen Tompkins, Amy Emery, and James Long. 5120 Burnet. 450-1933.
JONES CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART "Artistic Centers in Texas: Houston/Galveston" is the latest at TFAA's new space showcasing art from these two cities. Dana Friis-Hansen of the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston curates the exhibit. Through Sep 5, 700 Congress. 453-5312.
LA PEÑA STUDIO AND GALLERY presents "Barro, Piedra, y Madera," works by Marsha Gómez, Nora Valdéz, and Liliana Wilson Gréz. These three artists explore the primal, the eternal, the female, and the individual in clay (barro), stone (piedra) and wood (madera). Through Sep, 227 Congress, 477-6007.
LAUGHING AT THE SUN GALLERY is showing pieces from its first ever juried show by the members of Creative Access, the resident organization of students, interns, and artists affiliated with the gallery. 2209 S. First. 326-4410.
LYONS MATRIX GALLERY There's always a piece or two to lift your eyebrows in this slick, well-lighted, and professional space. "Group Show" will offer nearly 25 artists represented by the gallery, including some works from Bob "Daddy-o" Wade. Through Sep 4, 1712 Lavaca. 479-0068.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM presents a new exhibit entitled "Mario Rendon Lozano: Mexico -- Vitality and Roots." Rendon is from Mexico City, where he also studied art in the late Fifties; he has participated in over 100 group exhibitions and 11 solo exhibitions, and is currently director of the National School of Art in Mexico. His latest collection applies traditional Aztec symbols and contemporary elements to wood, stone, marble, concrete, bronze, and terracotta sculpture, as well as drawings.
In the back gallery, the Diversity and Emergence Series will feature oil paintings by Anica Bazan and Bobbi Graves. Bazan's work, titled "Yo Soy Latina," presents abstracted female figures; Graves' nudes explore isolation and struggle. Through Aug 28, 419 Congress. 480-9373.
MOVEMENTS GALLERY presents painter Chris Scroger's cartoonish and surrealist riffs on sex, fishing, language, and American culture. Through Aug 28, 611 E. Sixth. 469-1745.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS -- AUSTIN presents "The August Show," featuring art by Andy Fuertsch, Cynthia Good, Rudy Siska, Mitchell Bentley, and many other local and national artists. Through Sep 10, in Northcross Mall, 2525 Anderson. 206-0261.
PRO-JEX GALLERY presents "New York, New Work" by Michael Morlan. Tiny though it is, Neil Coleman uses his space consistently to present compelling photos. Through Aug 31, 1705 Guadalupe #122. 472-7707.
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TEXAS FOLKLIFE RESOURCES presents a new exhibit, "Quilts of Color: Three Generations of Quilters in an Afro-Texan Family." The family of quilters is from Fairfield, Texas, where they have been practicing their family tradition since the Civil War. Through Nov 13, 1317 S. Congress. 441-9255.
TEXAS MEMORIAL MUSEUM"Fishes of Texas" presents photographs, digital interactives, and other information on the state's freshwater fish. The show is supported by the Freshwater Fishes of Texas Project in conjunction with UT and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Through April 2000.
The Memorial Museum is also celebrating its grand re-opening with an installation of the Great Texas Pterosaur and an accompanying talk with Dr. Wann Langston, the man who discovered this original Texan. There will be many other exhibits on display, and you can mingle with scientists and enjoy various refreshments. Families and children are welcome; please call ahead for reception reservations. Sun, Aug 29, 2-4pm, 2400 Trinity. 471-1604.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Center for American History has "Headlines, Deadlines and By-lines," a selection of newspaper clips from The New York Times that traces the major events of U.S. history in the 20th century. The clips are part of the center's 15 million-piece permanent collection of media archives.
Harry Ransom Center's fourth-floor gallery presents "Authors and Their Pets," showcasing the strong and quirky bond between celebrities and their animal companions -- subjects include D.H. Lawrence and his pet cow Susan, Tallulah Bankhead and her lion cub Winston Churchill, and Billie Holiday and her pit bull Buster. Through Aug,21st & Guadalupe. 471-8944.
Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art (formerly the Huntington Art Gallery) has "Masterpieces of European Painting From the Suida-Manning Collection," paintings by Veronese, Lorrain, Rubens, Poussin, Tiepolo, and Crespi, spanning periods from the 1300s to the 1800s. Second floor of the Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe. 471-8944.
LBJ Museum and Library "David Douglas Duncan: One Life, a Photographic Odyssey" presents the work of one of America's greatest photojournalists. From the pages of Life magazine in the Forties and Fifties to National Geographic, Duncan's photographs have captured some of the most memorable images of the 20th century. Through Jan 2, 2000.
The LBJ Museum also has "Grandma Moses: Painted Memories," an exhibition celebrating the work of America's best-known untrained artist. Ann Mary Robertson Moses had lived a full 78 years before she turned her attention to art as a career, but despite her late start, she captivated the country the way few artists have; her simple heartfelt images of 19th-century rural New England, crafted in yarn and oils, won her national attention and millions of fans. The LBJ Library exhibition features 23 oil works, three yarn paintings, dolls she made for her grandchildren, and her porcelain collector's plates. Through Sep 12, 2313 Red River.
THE WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY In its offerings of exquisite contemporary art by local artists, WW makes room for quirky content as well as the imaginative still-life composition or a careful study of color. Currently, the gallery is presenting a collection of new paintings by artist Steve Remmert. 1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428.
YARD DOG FOLK ART presents "Carved in Stone," a collection of sculptures by Missouri artist Ralph Lanning. Lanning began carving while building dams and bridges during the Depression, and moved on to sculptures of animals and biblical and historic scenes after retiring in the Seventies. Also on display are metal and concrete yard art by McArthur Davis and scrap metal birdhouses by Samuel Mirelez. Through Aug 29, 1510 S. Congress. 912-1613.
Spaces
Restaurants/mixed/retail/misc. areas.
AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER "Wings Over Austin: The History of Austin Aviation" has photographs, newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia reaching back to the first airplane landing in Austin in 1911 to the opening of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Through Aug 29, 800 Guadalupe. 499-7300.
AUSTIN YOGA SCHOOL "Journey to Uxata" is the name of a collection of black-and-white photos by John Christian. Through Aug 31, 11222C South Lamar. 916-4499.
ASTARTE SALON is displaying 14 works by local photographer Paul Dean Pantoja. Through Sep 3, 318 Colorado, 472-6357.
BARNES AND NOBLE ARBORETUM is showing "Images of Planet Silicon" by Beverly Kemp and "Paradise Extracted" by Martha Pearson. Through Aug 31, 10000 Research. 418-8985.
CAFE MUNDI offers "Random" by photographer Tanya McCown-Weiser. Through Aug 31, 1707 E. Sixth. 236-8634.
CARPE DIEM SALON is displaying oil paintings by Jan Middleton Roset. Through Sep 13, 115-N E. Sixth. 476-1515.
CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING "Pools" is a collection of black-and-white photographs by Shelley Wood. Through Sep 2, 124 W. Eighth. 799-8122.
4001 HAIR SALON AND GALLERY is showing "Samplings of Light," photos by Paula Martin. Through Sep, 4001 Duval. 451-4034.
GRANITE CAFE is showing photos of Buenos Aires by Paul Bardagjy. Through Sep 15, 2905 San Gabriel. 472-8524.
HYDE PARK BAR AND GRILL is showing paintings by Stefani Job Spears. Opening reception: Sun, Aug 22, 4-6pm. Through Oct 18, 4206 Duval. 458-3168.
LOVEJOY'S Kimberlee Hewitt will be auctioning off her acrylic-on-wood pieces and photography. Through Sep, 604 Neches. 444-0812.
MAGNOLIA CAFE is showing "Spirits of Strength" by Ed King. Through Sep 23, 2304 Lake Austin Blvd.
MALAGA The Warehouse District wine and tapas bar has "Gitanas," an exhibition of photography by Hannah Neal. Through Aug 31, 208 W. Fourth. 236-8020.
MANUEL'S MICRO-GALLERY "Opposites Attract" introduces the "Viejo y Nuevo Mexico" collection of photographer Ed Buffaloe to the surrealistic paintings of Zachary Seewald. 310 Congress. 472-7555.
RUTA MAYA COFFEE HOUSE is showing oil paintings by Brice Adams. 218 W. Fourth.472-9637.
SARDINE ROUGE RESTAURANT glass artist Kathleen Ash is displaying new works in the Piano Bar. Through Sep 10, 311 W. Sixth, 477-1064.
Artschtuff
Austin Museum of Art -- Laguna Gloria is holding a fall open house to get the word out about fall classes. Sat, Aug 28, 1-4pm, 3809 W. 35th, 323-6380.
Austin Visual Arts Association announces Monday evening and Tuesday morning life drawing classes at their new location. Call for times and cost. 2008 Alexander. 457-0075.
A Tribute to the Caribbean is a celebration in oil paintings of the art, people, and culture of the Caribbean islands presented by Laura Riddell, a Montserrat native now living in Austin. Through Sep 30, University Hills Library, 4721 Loyola Lane. 928-0108.
Avaanti Magazine announces a for entries from Austin Visual Arts Association members for its next issue. Call 457-0075 for details.
Wild About Music will show the first installation of work by ARTSTART. Artist Larry Plitz will unveil a piano-aquarium sculpture created in collaboration with young men from the Austin Recovery Center. Fri, Aug 30, 721 Congress, 708-1700.
DiverseArts Production Group is calling for art vendor applications to show and sell their wares (sculpture, pottery, clothing, photographs, you name it) at the 11th Annual Austin Jazz and Arts Festival on Sep 17-18. 477-9438.
Laughing at the Sun Gallery offers their space to artists of all stripes at reasonable rates; they are also interviewing summer apprentices. 2209 S. First. 326-4410.
Austin Visual Arts Association is accepting submissions for its fall-themed fall show, "Red October," inspired by places in the world which actually have seasons. Deadline Aug 31. 457-0075.
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