For the second year, painters will be participating in a Plein Air Painting Event at Fort Worth Prairie Fest. Taken from a French phrase meaning "in the open air", plein air painting is the act of creating a landscape painting outdoors in direct response to nature.
This year, Margery Grella of Artspace 111 gallery, and painter Carol Ivey have invited twenty artists who work in a wide range of styles and media. Artists who will be responding to the sights and sensations of Tandy Hills Natural Area include:Chase Almond, Rachel Bounds, Doug Clark, Dennis Farris, Sarah Green, Dina Gregory, Carol Ivey, Debob Jacob, Darnell Jones, Sheri Jones, Sunnie LeBlanc, Victor Manuel, Rose Marie Mercado, Jill Randall, Cecilia Robertson, Randy Saffle, James Tennison, Joyce Thomas, Beatriz Welch, Margie Whittington, and Trish Wise.
Visitors toPrairie Festcan watch the artists working throughout the park and festival grounds. The finished paintings can be purchased in two silent auctions at 1 pm and at 6 pm, with proceeds shared by the artists and the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.
Fourth Annual Prairie Fest Saturday April 25, 2009 10 am - 8 pm
3400 View Street Fort Worth, Texas 76103 (Southwest corner of the Tandy Hills Natural Area)
American Landscape: Urban/Rural Betty Alcorn, Randy Bacon, Daniel Blagg, Dennis Blagg, David Conn, Carolyn Bauman Cruz, John Frost, Patrick Gabriel, Scott Gentling, Stuart Gentling, John Hartley, Cindi Holt, Etty Horowitz, Nancy Lamb, Leslie Lanzotti, Scott Lennox, Bob Lukeman, Jim Malone, Jo-Ann Mulroy, Patricia Murphy, Kim Cadmus Owens, J.C. Pace III, Jo Rutledge, and Eric K. Stevens
Opening Reception Saturday, March 7, 2009 6 - 9 pm
Spring Gallery Night Saturday, March 28, 2009 2 - 9 pm
Exhibition will be on display through April 18, 2009
Fort Worth Magazine did a photo shoot at the gallery for their "2009 Top Docs" issue, on newstands in April. The gallery served as a perfect backdrop for the two page spread featuring Dr. Lisa Gardner and her patients. Thank you for everyone for making the shoot a great success!
Today is the last day of the Dallas Art Fair. We have had an incredible art fair experience, and even sold several pieces! Who knows what the rest of the day will hold, but we can only hope for the best.
If you haven't made your way to f.i.g. come on over! We will be here until 5 pm today. All works not sold at the Dallas Art Fair will be available at Artspace111 starting next week.
Dallas Art Fair Stats: 3 Days 37 Galleries 4,000+ Attendees
We survived Day 1 of the Dallas Art Fair with just a few blisters on our feet. The glitterati were out in full force Thursday night for the Preview Gala... and we sold our first piece of the art fair!
Day 2 has proven to be a great success as well. We have had a steady stream of eager art enthusiasts meander through our gallery space.
If you haven't been to the Dallas Art Fair yet, you still have the weekend to check it out... and don't miss Artspace111 on the first floor.
Fair Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 11 am - 6 pm Sunday, February 8, 2009, 12 pm - 5 pm
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visitwww.dallasartfair.com
Since its inception in 1980, Artspace111 has evolved into a dynamic contemporary art gallery located on the outskirts of downtown Fort Worth. The gallery is dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.
Artspace111 focuses on emerging and mid-career Texas artists working in a variety of media. In addition to monthly exhibitions, artists working studios add to the unique appeal of the gallery. It is here that artists are able to come together and create not only art, but also a community.
With its sculpture garden and distinctive architectural character, Artspace111 offers a striking setting to host corporate and private events, and is available for tours and other social gatherings.
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