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ArtWalk at The Grand
Gabriel Prusmack creates bold, contemporary artworks using both aerosol and brush mediums. Utilizing work surfaces of trash, metals and wood, he creates unique textural contrasts which contribute to the overall meaning and impact of each work. Many of his works feature strong, monochromatic images combined with infusions of color, edgy graphics and subtle humor. GALVESTON
ISLAND ARTS AUGUST 2010 Keep these Dates! Friday August 5 th 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm - Galveston Art League Workshop “Join us for a dynamite, interactive workshop on Prismacolor by visiting artist Shelley Minnis , Educational Director for Sanford, who will demonstrate use of pencils and markers to create wonderful art. She will show techniques for shading, highlighting, and more. You will receive samples and get a chance to try out the products. No Fee and Unlimited Seats! Sign up by email to bjrinald@yahoo.com or call 409-741-0419.” Saturday August 6 th 2010 - Ann Wood Making Paper Bouquets “Escape for few hours of creativity with the Galveston Arts Center. Classes are held in the basement kitchen at Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway at 27 th Street. Dress for Mess!” Contact Robin at 409.763.2403 or email information@galvestonartscenter.org for more information and to register. Galveston Arts Center's ArtWalk Saturday August 28 2010 6-9pm “For over 20 years, the Galveston Arts Center has hosted ArtWalk approximately every six weeks in the heart of the historic downtown district. Not a street festival, ArtWalk is a coordinated evening of opening receptions and art related events that are hosted in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces and “other walls”—retail stores and restaurants. One of GAC's largest programs, ArtWalk promotes the visual arts and supports our arts-based community, offering alternative places to see, purchase and learn about art.” Annual Art for All Exhibition Saturday August 28, 2010 6–9 pm The Children's Art Extravaganza, Ball High School film Class's “Telltale Heart,” and Musical Performances by Galveston Children to be held at the Moody Mansion, located at 2618 Broadway. 409.762.7668 www.moodymansion.org  Exhibitions in August: Bogan Gallery on the Island For much of August, Bogan Gallery will continue to exhibit the wood works of John Van Domelen. However, beginning August 27th and continuing through October 2nd, Ms.Joyce Howell will be the featured artist in her show titled, "Local Color." Abstract works of beautiful soft colors are the forte of this artist. Her star has been steeply rising for the past two years. In addition to shows in Germany, Austin, Abilene and Galveston, FTP Productions (Disney) has rented two of her monotypes for the TV show, "My Generation." If ABC picks up the series, they will purchase the pieces. These are but a few of the ways Ms. Howell's work is attracting national attention. Join Ms. Howell and Gallery owner Susan Bogan for a talk on the inspiration of abstract art. Talk begins at 6 pm on Friday, August 27th, and continues casually through the Preview evening until 9pm. The artist reception is Saturday, August 28th, from 6 - 9pm.  Buchanan Gallery “Summer is the season we always show fresh and fun new work, and this year is no exception, with whimsical and soulful sculptures by Kathy Boortz and Damon Thomas, and sharp-witted photographs by Audrey Heller, our newest gallery artist. The San Francisco-based photographer has been showing her distinctive and playful photos throughout the nation since 1996. Drawing from her training as a director and lighting designer for theater, and her love of overlooked details and visual puns, her body of work includes a number of sea-themed pieces that are perfect for Galveston and the summer! From flowers and coffee, to lettuce and wine bottles, few objects escape Audrey's razor-sharp wit and eye for clever juxtaposition. Looking ahead, we hope to see you for our last ArtWalk of the summer, August 28, featuring new abstract paintings by C. Ellen Hart.” Buchanan Gallery is located at 220 25th Street 409.763.8683 www.buchanangallery.com %20DESIGN%20WORKS.jpg) DesignWorks Gallery “Re-focused,” an exhibition of new photographic art by Don Glentzer (Houston, Tex.) continues until August 22 nd at DesignWorks Gallery. Inspired by the seldom seen geometry of garden design and dance, Glentzer combines and layers found objects to create his image, lighted using different fluorescent tubing with various color temperatures generating the background “colors.” Each image is softly textured and, as one's eye moves across the plane, one's vision is subtly altered, from sharp focus to diffuse line. These photographs are poetic compositions which evoke a quiet reaction – what is one seeing? – requiring us to pause and refocus. New to the Gallery are the lovely pate de verre glass vessels of Ellen Abbott and Marc Leva (Houston, Tex.). Pate de verre is one of the oldest known forms of glass working, dating back to the 2 nd millennium BCE. Abbott's and Leva's softly luminescent bowls speak to the high degree of their skill in practicing this ancient artform. The gallery at DesignWorks is located at 2119A Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. Monday and Tuesday, closed or by appointment, 409.766.7599. Edna's Room at The Grand John Weber's Sculptural and Functional Art 2020 Postoffice 409.765.1894 www.thegrand.com ArtWalk Opening August 28, 2010 6-9pm  Galveston Arts Center in Exile 2 Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present Dixie Friend Gay: Mural Studies 1998–2009 , featuring studies for public and private art projects by the Houston artist. The exhibition will open during the August 28 th ArtWalk and remain on view through October 3, 2010. Curator Clint Willour will lead a gallery talk with the artist at 6:30 pm. A special preview for GAC members will be held on Friday, August 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Exploring the mystery and power of nature, Friend Gay has focused on public art projects since 1998. This exhibition is presented as a celebration of the completion of the artist's most recent project, a series of three mosaics installed in the lobby of the new Ocean and Coastal Studies Building at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Composed of tumbled Smalti glass mosaic tile, the murals depict undersea life. Benthic Zone , 2010, features enlarged ceramic reliefs of micro-fossil creatures—plankton, diatoms, and invertebrates—encouraging viewers to see and touch. Preparatory paintings and drawings, as well as samples of glass, and photographs of the A&M project will be on view at the Arts Center. A reception will be held in the lobby of the building on Saturday, August 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and is open to the public. GAC is currently operating “in exile” from our second temporary downtown gallery space—the site of the former Maceo's Spice and Import Company located on the corner of Market and 25 th Streets. The administrative offices are also at this location. The gallery and selections from GAC's retail gallery, ArtWorks, are open to the public Monday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.”  Galveston Art League “The Galveston Art League, located at 2117A Postoffice Street in Galveston presents its Regular Members Exhibition through August 29 th , featuring local artists' works in many different media. Don't forget to join us for ArtWalk, August 28th! This exhibition is a chance to view many local and regional artists' works representing a multitude of media and styles in the realm of art. This is a great venue for meeting local artists and to share refreshments and exciting conversation. Please call (409) 621-1008 for more information.” Galveston Historical Foundation “Pieces of the Past,” The Rebekah Cessna Quilt Collection, will be on display for the ArtWalk Opening on August 28, 2010 from 6 –9 pm. Located in the Custom House at 502 20th Street 409.765.7834 www.galvestonhistory.org Hutchings-Sealy Building Artists' Lofts Located at 2326 Strand, Suite 200, Robert John Mihovil's photographs titled “ Historic Galveston and Her Tall Ship” and Jerry Graham's “One of a Kind Sculptures”  The Mosquito Café Artist Karla Thomas' Fruit and Vegetable Still Lifes come alive as a result of her vibrant use of color. Her paintings naturally compliment the garden bounty served daily at the Café. ArtWalk opening will be held on Sat. August 28, 2010 from 6-9pm. The show will be on view through October 6, 2010. The Mosquito Café is located at 628 14 th Street and Open Tues. – Fri. 11am - 9pm , Sat. 8am - 9pm , Sun. 8am -3pm www.mosquitocafe.com The Oasis Juice Bar Group show of the works of Peggy Morris, George Douglas Lee and Michael Morris will be on view through October 9, 2010 . Located at 409 25th Street 409.750.9787 www.theoasiskitchen.com  PeckArts Gallery “Jennifer Peck c elebrates summer with the release of colossal collages “Maniac Marlin” and “Galveston Gem.” J. Vincent Scarpace is honored to present his latest studio efforts featuring his recognized abstract fish to convey a transcendence, an emotion, and/or a completeness of fish fulfillment from both secular and spiritual perspectives. Small and large original paintings will be available for your experience, critique, and potential acquisition. Come meet the artist, and share in his life's work.” *[painting of blue abstract seaweed. File name: Three Compliments Scarpace PeckArts.jpg "Three Compliments in Violet," Vincent Scarpace, PeckArts Gallery]*
“Coastal Artist Russell Mai has two new limited edition prints as well as several new original works available at PeckArts Gallery."Beachcomber" the larger of Russell's new prints, recalls childhood PeckArts Gallery is located at 2208 Postoffice, Galveston, Texas 77550 Gallery 409.621.1500 www.PeckArts.com
New works by Ray Phillips The newest gallery on the island sits at 215 23rd St., next to The Lunch Box Cafe. Contemporary abstract artist Ray Phillips arrived on the Island just in time for Galveston's July ArtWalk opening his new space to capacity crowds. Born and raised in Houston, Phillips moved his gallery, studio and family to the Island and hasn't looked back. Phillips continues to be collected internationally, with representation in exclusive galleries throughout the U.S. His style is somewhere between contemporary abstract and pop art, exhibiting a unique and recognizable feel that unmistakably identifies the artist. Opening night: ArtWalk, August 28, 2010, 6 -9 pm, the show will run through mid September. For more information call 713-515-7028 or go to www.rayphillips.com to learn more about the artist. *[1900 storm photograph - File name:.jpg – Rosenberg Library Collection, The Tremont House Opening]* The Tremont House Located at 2300 Mechanic, will be showing “The Great Storm: Original Photographs from the Devastating Hurricane of September 8, 1900.” ArtWalk Opening on August 28, 2010 from 6–9 pm www.rosenberg-library.org or www.gthcenter.org
LORETTA TREVINO AT WAGNER SOUSA THROUGH AUGUST 21 404 25 TH WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10-4 WAGNERSOUSA.COM AUGUST 28, 2010 OPENING 6-9PM MILTON AUSHERMAN: NEW PAINTINGS MARION MERCER ON: SCULPTURES ON VIEW THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2010
August is a great month to visit artist Rene' Wiley's Studio and Gallery! She has presented a fresh body of work with a variety of subject matter that remains uniquely Galveston. Rene' has been busy painting local landmarks, harbor scenes, and alleyway views against an array of colorful skies. The vibrant oranges, reds, and purples of the island's extraordinary sunrises and sunsets, as well as the vivid midday blues and grey storm clouds, are all painted with thick textural brush strokes on a range of canvas sizes. The Gallery will also be displaying selected pieces from her past collections, including radiant figures, colorful street scenes, and energetic abstract bird paintings. Limited edition fine art prints are available of some of her most popular works.
If you would like to be included in next month's Arts Column, or if you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Rachel Wiley at Rachel@galvestonparrot.com
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John Weber creates sculptures and functional art using wood, metal and industrial items. His works include wall hangings and sculptures as well as coffee tables, dining tables and other art furniture. His most recent commission was the conference table at The Grand 1894 Opera House created from their nine-foot Steinway piano that was destroyed in hurricane Ike. (Photographs of conference table on exhibit by John Glowczski) 
Ray Phillips Gallery 
WAGNER SOUSA MODERN ART 
Rene' Wiley Studio and Gallery 
The gallery has acquired many new sculptures made from reclaimed Iked wood from artist James Philips. His skillfully created pieces inlaid with turquoise are particularly beautiful. Philips is well known for his striking tree sculptures found throughout Galveston's historical neighborhoods. Oil painter Darlene Wall will be showing pieces from her collection of coastal scenes and Brenda Bunten-Schloesser continues to show her unique textile pieces. Other woodworkers' pieces on view include Dale Hooks' layered wooden bowls turned from the Iked oak trees and Fog Tanner's smaller, delicate bowls turned from single pieces of reclaimed wood. Come meet the artists at the gallery from 6-9pm, Saturday, August 28 th for the ArtWalk Opening Reception. Rene' Wiley Studio and Gallery is located at the corner of 22 nd Street and Postoffice Street, next door to Mod Coffeehouse, at 2128 Postoffice Street. Hours are daily from 11 am to 6pm. For more information call the gallery at (409) 750-9077 or visit www.renewiley.com