Monday, May 16, 2016

W.E.S.T. Community Murals at Jerry's Art A Rama





Greetings Art Fans!

You are cordially invited to help create not one but two community murals thanks to the generosity and support of the folks at Jerry's Artarama (Austin)!


RAINDATE!! As it is supposed to rain Sunday the 22, we are moving the event to Saturday, May 28, 2016  11:30 AM until 5:00 or we are done!


My students had a competition and "Art is Sweet So Give the Earth a Treat" proposal won and we will be painting it on the backside of Jerry's Art A Rama.

We will also be creating a "Before I Die" mural inspired by the work of artist Candy Chang. "Before I Die" is an interactive mural using chalkboard and chalk where the public is invited to write what they would like to do in their lifetimes.

http://beforeidie.cc/site/build-your-own-before-i-die-wall/

Both events will take place during the last day of the West Austin Studio Tour.

All ages, family friendly event!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Fourth Annual Elisabet Ney Day Celebration!


I was delighted to be invited back this year (and hope we don't get rained out like last year!). I will be hosting a Make and Take Mixed Media Altered Book Arts booth where visitors can create their own mixed media collage and/or book sculpture to keep out of up cycled books. Lots of other fun to be had as well!


WOO HOO! The Fourth Annual Ney Day is right around the corner! Come celebrate Elisabet Ney and her creative and inspirational legacy with us! Featuring:

• Live music from Sevana Marimba, Miss Lavelle White, BettySoo, Molly Burch, and Nina Diaz of Girl in a Coma! Elizabeth McQueen is our official MC!

• Activities include Trapeze artistry of Madi Ward, sculpting and art demos, food trucks, hula hoopers, technology activities, clay crafting, health screenings, bookmaking, and more! Booths will include Austin Pets Alive!, GenAustin, Girls Rock, Stitch Lab, Thinkery and more!

• We will also host the public opening of a new interactive outdoor sculpture by featured artist Jenn Hassin! Come add to it yourself! This large installation will remain onsite till Ney Day, 2017.

• Produced with help from KUTX Radio, Texas Folklife, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Big Medium. We’re a featured site for the West Austin Studio Tour!

• 304 E 44th Street, on the 45th street side of the property.

• Phone: 512-458-2255. Find us on social media or at www.austintexas.gov/elisabetney

• Admission as always is free!



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