Showing posts with label Street art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Street art. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Event and Art Fairs: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas







Okay, I have to admit something, because of how events have fallen into place the next two weeks are switched a bit. Instead of enjoying a Gallery or Exhibition Review this week, you will get an awesome listing on Events and Art Fairs in Dallas, Texas. Yes, the art:SAGE letters will then be out of order, but the art world will continue to spin.

For those of you who missed out on the CityArts Fest that took place from the 7th-9th of May, no worries, you still have plenty of art festival fun coming your way. The Wildflower Festival will be held at the Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson, Texas this weekend. The event is still going strong after 18 years of success. Although mainly a music festival, you can enjoy great events for families with plenty of festival food and some art exhibitions. It's sure to be a good time for all.  There are so many activities packed into these three days that I suggest checking  the website for the full lineup of events! 

If you don't get enough art during the Wildflower Festival, be sure to head to McKinney for the Art Walk  on Saturday, May 22nd from 10 am to 6 pm. Unlike the Wildflower festival, this is event is FREE! Yes, my favorite word! So enjoy the 75+ artists that have gathered in McKinney's Historic Downtown. 

Like art and movies (or artsy movies), well then try something different this summer.  The Modern in Fort Worth just started a film series called Magnolia at the Modern. The selection of films presented by the Magnolia Theater at the Museum includes The Secret in Their Eyes, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and City of Your Final Destination. It began last weekend and will happen every weekend until July 25th. Although tickets are $8.50 a pop, its a great way to opportunity to get out to Fort Worth! My suggestion, give your car are break and take the train from Reunion Station to Fort Worth. Then spend the day in the Cultural District (yes, on foot)! 

Alright, tune back next week for my gallery review. (And don't worry, it will all go back to normal after that!) 

Monday, March 22, 2010

Events and Art Festivals: Corpus Christi, Texas



               "Chalk it up for the Arts"
Where: Art Center of Corpus Christi
                 100 N. Shoreline
                 Corpus Christi, Texas
When: 26th-28th of March 2010
Times: Friday: 5:30-8PM, Saturday: 10AM-7PM, Sunday: 10AM-5PM 


I am a big fan of two very fun things, festivals and chalk. So, it should come as no surprise that I chose to write about the latest event taking place in Texas this coming weekend. Held at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, the festival begins with a ceremony and reception to officially open the exhibition. The festival's main attraction is the Italian Street Painting done by returning artists Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell. There are also many other art exhibitions, demonstrations, and performances (on Saturday and Sunday) free to the public. Not to mention the several arts activities for kids, including printmaking, mosaic making, and collage making labs. This is a great opportunity to see how great collaboration between different arts programs can make for a really fun event. So for those of you near enough, get out to Corpus Christi for some art time near the beach! 

Below are some examples of previous Italian Street Painting at the 2007 Festival of the Arts in Corpus. As always, get out there and enjoy the art!


Bella Via, Festival of the Arts 2007


Homere et Son Guide, Festival of the Arts 2007