Artist Interview: Andres Hurtado

What is your name: Andres Hurtado

Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist:  I started painting and drawing very young, I think 4 or 5 and never stoped. I went to art school and got my degree in Industrial Design, wich made a big impact on my style.

What is the style of your pieces: I think my style is a combination of surrealism with bio-organic-mechanical love painting landscapes, what I paint is a reflection of what i see inside myself, sometimes is dark sometimes is light, I get my inspiration from feelings and sensations.

What is the medium in which you work:  Mostly I use acrylics and oil on canvas or canvas boards, and skin!!!

What started you on your path as an artist: I think that I found it easy to show feelings or thoughts drawing on a piece of paper or canvas.

What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life: Peace of mind. Art gave me the possibility to live and support my family doing something that I love and feel.

What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in: Music, i play bass and Tattooing!!!

Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like: I have participated in some group art exhibits, not too many, but I love to see people's reactions and feedback.

Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in: Just my camouflage pants!!

 What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist:  Just people not taking what I do seriously or not respecting my lifestyle, as simple as that, some people think that art is a hobby and they treat artist and art like that. Shame on them. But other than that life is beautiful.

What is your favorite sandwich of all time: "Choripan", it's an Argentinian sausage on french bread!!

Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they: 2011 is the year that I realize that painting completes me, i can't live without it. I think it might be a huge turning point in my life.

Who is your favorite artist alive or dead: Salvador Dali 

Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work: I Have two Yorkies that I don't think they like my work.

Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us: Nothing yet but I'm looking forward to show my artwork, and share with other artist.

 www.andreshurtado.30art.com    

 andrestattoo@yahoo.com     

Artist Interview: Aaron Drew

What is your name: Aaron Drew

Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist: Education 2005 INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN. M.F.A. in Printmaking, OX-BOW (The School of the Art Institute of Chicago), Saugatuck, MI, Papermaking Workshop with Andrea Peterson, 2003 Scuola InternaZionale di Grafica, Venice, Italy Summer Study Abroad Printmaking and Book Arts Program 2002,  FINE ARTS WORK CENTER, Provincetown, MA, Monotype and Monoprint Workshop with Michael Mazur, UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Durham, NH,  B.F.A. in Fine Art, May 2002. Concentration: Printmaking

What is the style of your pieces: Expressionistic Realism

What is the medium in which you work: Printmaking (Relief, Intaglio, Lithography, Silkscreen, mixed media)

What started you on your path as an artist:  Birth

What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life: The ability to remove myself. To escape for hours or minutes from contact with the world around me.

What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in: Rock posters

Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like: Gallery or sometimes restaurant/bar settings.

Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in: NO

What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist: MONEY....

Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they:  Working smaller. My life has situated me to work with a 12" x 24" etching press and I must make most of my work to conform to those constraints. This is a self imposed challenge created by both practicum and as a formal artistic regiment or exorcise.

Who is your favorite artist alive or dead:  Rembrandt vs Durer vs Goltzius This is not an answerable question-sorry.

  

What is the most moving piece of artwork that you have seen in person:  Again a close to impossible question to answer but, Giotto's murals in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy.

Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work: My wife-she is a human and definitely not a pet. She is supportive.

Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us: 2011 SINGLE FARE 2: PLEASE SWIPE AGAIN, Sloan Fine Art Exhibition, New York, NY, FLASH GORDON PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION, Group Exhibition, Artists Image Source, Pittsburgh, PA, FLASH GORDON PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION, Group Exhibition, Judson College, Marion, AL

 http://sites.google.com/site/aarondrewart/home

aardrew@gmail.com

Art Gallery Interview: .NO Gallery New York

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace: .NO GALLERY

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery:  Serena Ghilardi-Green: Gallery Director
Sol Kjøk: Founder and CEO

Describe your Gallery space: It is a storefront type of space with a big window that allows people from the street to take a peek of the space and art shown inside. We like the idea of “spilling,” in a way, onto the street.

How long has the gallery been open: The Gallery opened on February 4th, 2011

What was the impetus to start the Gallery: The desire to provide visibility and an alternative exhibition space for artists who wouldn’t easily exhibit through more traditional venues, such as New York galleries in Midtown and/or Chelsea. Also, the desire to create a non profit gallery where art is really the primary focus and priority

Do you have exhibits: Currently, .NO is presenting WHITE, the second chapter of THE NORTH STARS, a series of three shows featuring Norwegian artists. WHITE predominantly explores the expressive possibilities of the medium of drawing and the emotional and symbolic connotations inherent in the color white.

What type of work do you showcase: With a preference, for drawing, painting and performance, we are open to all media

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over: We are open to artists from all over

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: Yes, with occasional exceptions, we post open calls and/or we research and contact artists, inviting them to collaborate with us

As a gallery what do you look for when reviewing artists: We look for compelling works of art that visually or conceptually move and stimulate us

What is the most frustrating thing you have to deal with when it comes to artists: We ultimately function as any other business and sometimes this is not an aspect fully understood by the artists. We too, are under the pressure of meeting deadlines, and our work depends to a great extent on easy and smooth collaboration and communication with the artists

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why:

Serena: I feel each show is different and special, they are all our “babies”
Sol: ditto

How many shows do you have each year: I think that could vary and since we are quite new, it is hard to give a number

What is a typical event like at the Studio: We intend to mix visual art with performing art, lectures and artist talks. Everything is still in the making, but we will certainly have a calendar of events soon that can be consulted online in order for people to learn about our various programming

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: Serena: Hannah Wilke; I find her work very innovative and controversial
Sol: Egon Schiele -- I moved to Vienna for that man!

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: (please include dates and times) Yes, our next show: RED. The opening is set for April 1st with a reception scheduled to run from 6-8 pm on the same day. Then, on April 10th, we will host a special event with performances by London-based Tone Gellein and Anne-Marte Eidseth Rygh,  founder and Editor-in-Chief of the art magazine performancekunst.no

Gallery Name .NO Gallery

Location LES: 251 East Houston Street, NY NY 10002

Web address www.no-in-nyc.org

Phone 646 580 6535

Email info@no-in-nyc.org OR mail@no-in-nyc.org

Contact Person Serena OR Sol



IMAGE #1: 

Rune Olsen

Rattus Norvegicus, 2007
Bronze with blue mannequin eyes
14 x 9 x 19 inches

IMAGE #2: Gallery Space from the E. Houston Street

Art Gallery Interview: The Hive Gallery Los Angeles

 

 

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace:

The Hive Gallery and Studios

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery:

Nathan Cartwright- owner/curator of The Hive Gallery

Describe your Gallery space:

 The Hive is part Gallery, part performance and part studio art space- we have 5-6 featured artists a month, up to 50 group show artists, performances at openings and up to 26 studio artists

How long has the gallery been open:
 This last April was our 5 year anniversary- about 5 1/2 years

 

What was the impetus to start the Gallery:

 I'm an artist and curator- I had made a name for myself back in 2003-5 for putting on large group art shows and performances. Bert Green told me about the availability of an art gallery space
and I jumped on the opportunity

Tell us more about the Studio:

 My studio artists run their own businesses out of the Hive- they rent a space and I don't take commission when they sell stuff. They have wireless internet access, supply access, promotion and pr through the gallery
and more!!!

 

Do you have exhibits:
We have an exhibit every month- since we first started over 5 years. Our openings are every first Saturday night and they are a performance and live art atmosphere.

What type of work do you showcase:
I exhibit Pop-surrealist/ illustration based artwork generally- but try to throw some curveballs every once in awhile. I like to show artists who are "active" and excited about what they make.

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over:

 Probably 90 percent of our artists are from LA- but I have an out of state Rep, Romina Gonzalez who finds other artists around the country

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them:
Im always adding new artists- I look at what type of work they make and see if it fits my gallery's look and also assess if it's the type of work I can sell. In the end the gallery has to survive so this is important.

As a gallery what do you look for when reviewing artists:
Strong figurative and technical expertise, vision and uniqueness. If one of these aspects is there but somethings missing I help to coach artists in the direction that works best for The Hive.

What is the most frustrating thing you have to deal with when it comes to artists:
Being on time with picking up and dropping off art is probably the most difficult part- but in the end, Im an artist too and get along pretty well.

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why:
My favorite exhibition is our Anniversary show each year (in April) which promotes many of our Featured artists through the years. Artists contribute portraits of "avatars" that live in an imaginary land I created
called "Hiveland". Its a really fun show every year and a book is in the making about this show.

How many shows do you have each year:
At least 12- we also do festivals and pop-up shows around town

What is a typical event like at the Studio:
Its like a carnival! Live painting, music, artists, video projection, colorfully dressed people- it's a blast!!!
 
Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: (Hmmmmmmmmmm- I love Francis Bacon's work- he was pretty epic, and risky and crazy with his painting style. I could not do what he does.....gotta respect that.
My favorite living artist is a Hive artist- Christopher Ulrich- www.christopherulrich.com . He is a living genius, and has infinite wisdom to share with us!

What new things do you have in store for this year:
October 2010 we are having a "Hell versus the Monster Mash" themed show- this should be fun.
November 2010 is a Sculpture themed show- sculptors from the movie industry and more!!
January 2011 is our second annual Tarot Card themed show, which we'll make a tarot card deck from
We post the shows on our website at www.thehivegallery.com

The Hive Gallery and Studios 

  729 S.Spring St. LA, CA 90014

 www.thehivegallery.com 

 213-955-9051

 nathan@thehivegallery.com
Contact Person: Nathan Cartwright

Art Gallery Interview: GALLERY 46 Rockville Connecticut

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace:

GALLERY 46

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery:

Melissa Ralston-Jones

Executive Director

Describe your Gallery space:

We are a non-profit art gallery located in historic downtown Rockville CT. Our mission is: Gallery 46 is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Rockville CT. Through the exhibition of emerging and established artists Gallery 46 will focus on the richness and diversity of all art forms and making it accessible to the community.

How long has the gallery been open:

The Grand Opening was June 5^th but we’ve been getting the space ready since March of 2010.

What was the impetus to start the Gallery:

I live in an economically challenged area that lacks an availability of the arts and felt this gallery could make a difference in our community.

Tell us more about the Studio:

Gallery 46 is 1000 sq feet of indoor wall space along with an outdoor courtyard for entertaining. We have two large windows for sculpture exhibits each show. One wall is brick giving our space the look of a soho art gallery in NYC. The other wall white.

Do you have exhibits:

Yes every 5-6 weeks we offer a new exhibit. Our second show is a photography exhibit, third show is an abstract art exhibit, fourth show we plan to do a live graffiti exhibition, and fifth show will be steampunk.

What type of work do you showcase:

We show all art forms from regional and local artists that demonstrate artistic talent. We like new and cutting edge art and prefer to show what traditional art organizations do not show…we do plan on showing some traditional and representational work over the year but the focus will be on art work that does not fall into these categories. We especially like working with younger art students and emerging artists who have not had the opportunity to display their work in a gallery. We want to be able to give these artists their first show.

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over:

We will work with anyone who would like to do a show with us, and that believes in our mission.

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them:

We ask artists to bring in their work to look at and then discuss what show they will fit into or they can come to us with a group of artists they would like a show with and we fit them into our schedule.. At this time we do not offer solo exhibits though this will change as we approach our second year.

As a gallery what do you look for when reviewing artists:

It is imperative that all work is presented well: framed and matted properly, wired to hang, and the work itself has artistic talent and value.

What is the most frustrating thing you have to deal with when it comes to artists:

Work not being “ready-to-hang”. The gallery does not like being in the position of having to re-mat, re-wire or re-frame any work that does not look presentable.

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why:

We just started I don’t think my favorite exhibit has come yet  However I am a huge fan of abstract Art so our next show on August 20^th I will be looking forward too.

How many shows do you have each year:

About ten…though some shows may be cut shorter and others extended depending on the needs of the artist or the gallery at that time. So the number can increase… But our plan is to put up a new show every 6 weeks.

What is a typical event like at the Studio:

We offer a reception for each show that includes music, horsdeovres and drinks. The gallery spills out back to our courtyard where people can relax, listen to the music and socialize. We have had only two events but both have had huge turnouts of 150 or more people. So we are really encouraged!

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: 

I am a huge fan of minimalism and conceptual art… I love Richard Serra, I love that he can take these massive steel forms and manipulate them and they feel so overpowering when you are next to them and unmovable so it is amazing what he was able to do with these steel forms and how they make one feel when standing next to them. I also am a huge fan of Joseph Dosio…an artist I personally knew and grew up with as a child...he did a lot with Kinetic sculpture and using objects people threw away and turned them into beautiful works of art. Anytime an artist can take what someone else has disregarded or what someone sees as practical and turn it into something beautiful and give it new meaning I am in awe….

My favorite Museum is the DIA in Beacon NY….

What new things do you have in store for this year:

We have a live graffiti exhibit in September. We are looking forward to this. We hope to attract a lot of local young students and artists to our venue to hopefully be a part of what GALLERY 46.

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about:

ABSTRACTION-featuring 13 abstract artists Friday August 20th 7-9pm…includes drinks, food, and music

Gallery Name GALLERY 46

Location 46 Union Street Vernon-Rockville CT 

www.gallery46.org

Phone 860-454-8822

email mralstonjones@yahoo.com

Contact Person Melissa Ralston-Jones

Were also on facebook – GALLERY 46

Art Gallery Interview: Austin Art Garage

Artist: Joel Ganucheau
Title Secluded Life
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18x18'

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace:

Austin Art Garage

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery:

Jake Bryer - Co-Owner

Describe your Gallery space: Austin Art Garage was created to expose talented emerging artists and offer art enthusiasts, from all social-economic levels, an opportunity to invest in art created within their community.

How long has the gallery been open:

3 years

What was the impetus to start the Gallery:I was looking for attainable art for my new digs.  After several weeks of searching and coming up short, I decided to start my own art gallery, which was approachable, supported local emerging artists, and carried attainable art work. Another aspect I felt important was to build a comprehensive web site that showcased all the work in the gallery.  Essentially this created transparency in pricing and allowed customers to research and browse art at their own leisure.   

Tell us more about the Studio: The 1,000 sq ft studio houses a variety of 200+ original paintings which are displayed from the floor to the top of the 15 ft high ceilings.  In addition we have limited edition photography and a few reproductions for the cash-strapped art enthusiast.

Do you have exhibits: Yes, on August 14^th our next show, Spaghetti Modern, opens to the public.  This show will focus on a modern interpretation of western culture.  AustinArtGarage.com/calendar.html

What type of work do you showcase: We showcase mostly paintings and some photography.  Although we don’t focus on any particular style, our gallery tends to have more urban contemporary pieces.  

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over:

Artists must have a local address to show at our gallery.  Our mission is to encourage local art consumers to support artists within their community, thus becoming a part of their journey.

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them:

Yes.  However, we focus on long term growth for each of our artists and encourage them to replace the art sold in the gallery to keep up their momentum.  If they can’t replace a painting we offer the opportunity to other AAG artists.  If the space is not filled quick enough, then we seek new artists. We require artists to submit work online so that we can properly manage the review process.  Our submission details can be found at http://www.austinartgarage.com/artistsubmissions.html

As a gallery what do you look for when reviewing artists:

Well executed color balance, space allocation, lines, concepts, and overall presentation. 

What is the most frustrating thing you have to deal with when it comes to artists:It can be frustrating when we move a lot of art work from an individual artists and they’re not motivated to create new work.  We like to create a momentum for artists, which can be interrupted when we seldom receive new work. 

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why:  I’m very excited about our upcoming Spaghetti Modern show.  However, my favorite show to date was Fables – by Graham Franciose.  During the opening night, patrons wrote short fables for each of Graham's new art pieces and we chose two winners for the best stories. I enjoyed watching the interaction and connection with the art. You can see the results here http://www.austinartgarage.com/fables.html

How many shows do you have each year:We usually have 4-6 exhibits each year.

What is a typical event like at the Studio:  At our events you can find edgy original art works, good drinks (for the 21+) and occasionally live music. 

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: When I was 23, I took a trip with some friends to a small town on the border of Czech Republic and Austria called Czesky Krumlov.  This was the home town of Egon Scheile and a museum commemorating his work can be found there.  During my trip I spent almost an entire day at the museum.  Figurative work is not necessarily my favorite, but his art had such a raw emotion to it, and seemed (to me) to expose its subjects darkest secretes, and his depiction of the human form fascinated me. Since then, Egon Scheile has remained one of my favorite artists. 

What new things do you have in store for this year:This year will mark our first appearance at the Austin City Limits artist market, which is taking a lot of preparation.  We’re also planning more themed art exhibits to challenge artists to abandon their comfort zones and dive into new subject matter.

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: Our Spaghetti Modern exhibit is scheduled for Saturday August 14^th.  The exhibit opening is from 5pm – 8pm. 

 Austin Art Garage

2200 S. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, TX 78704
www.AustinArtGarage.com

512-351-5934

art@austinartgarage.com

Contact: Jake Bryer or Joel Ganucheau

Local Dallas Norwood Flynn Gallery Interview Q & A

 "Float Me,"  Mixed Media on Paper, 11" x 15," artist: Billie Giese

 

 

What is the name of your Gallery: NORWOOD FLYNN GALLERY

 

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery: Mabel Peck, Gallery director

 

Describe your Gallery space: Housed in a 1940’s cottage on the south shore of Bachman Lake, Norwood Flynn Gallery exhibits and sells fine art, including paintings, sculpture, drawings and new media with an

emphasis on unique contemporary Texas artists.  

 

How long has the gallery been open: Norwood Flynn Gallery opened in November, 2005, as Studio 3318 with a juried show featuring works by forty regional artists. 

 

What type of work do you showcase: As the gallery has evolved, our artists represented are a smaller,  high quality group,  each bringing their own unique vision to the synergism here.   The mission of the gallery is not only to provide a venue for the exchange of creative ideas. The purpose is to show quality work by artists committed to growth and exploration through their work.

 

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over: We are continuously looking for new Texas artists to add to our group

 

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: Artists can submit images and bios online or by mail with CD.

 

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why:

It is impossible to pick a favorite exhibition from the gallery, but the two most recent exhibits were especially memorable.  The past exhibit, "David Leonard:  Street Level," was exciting because it of  David's vivid cityscapes, "an attempt to express how the architecture live with every day has taken over natural landscapes and shapes our existence with boundaries defined by industry, concrete and glass," to quote Jennifer Davis of the Dallas Observer.  The exhibit prior to that was a solo show,"Value & Myth:  Recent Sculpture and Drawing by Michael O'Keefe."  Michael is our exciting young sculptor whose work is a fresh and exciting interpretation of the classical figure using broken plaster and bronze.

 

How many shows do you have each year: We have 4 shows a year.  

 

What is a typical event like at the Gallery: Typically we have an opening night artist reception with the artist(s) present, wine & cheese.  Our gallery is also an event venue and we have had everything from weddings to flamenco dancers here.

 

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you:

My favorite artist is Vincent Van Gogh.  Color, skill, cutting edge for the time he painted, contemporary interpretation of everyday things.

 

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about:

Works on Paper:  Gallery Artists

Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Norwood Flynn Gallery will showcase “Works on Paper by gallery artists Melissa Auberty, Jack Barnett,  and Billie Giese.  The show opens Thursday, February 12 and runs through Saturday, March 28, 2009. All shows are free and open to the public.  The public may call 214-351-3318 or visit www.norwoodflynngallery.com for information.

 

 

 

 

Norwood Flynn Gallery

3318 Shorecrest

Dallas, Texas  75235

www.norwoodflynngallery.com

Media Contact:

Mabel Peck

214-351-3318 office, 214-406-8775 cell

mabel@norwoodflynngallery.com

Norwood Flynn Gallery

If you are an artist or gallery and would like to participate in an interview please email me at sivy221@aol.com

Local Dallas Kettle Art Interview Q & A

Kettle Art

 

What is the name of your Gallery: Kettle Art
 
What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery: Frank Campagna - Director

Describe your Gallery space: Not high-brow, not low-brow, pretty much uni-brow.

How long has the gallery been open: 3 1/2 years

 

What type of work do you showcase: mid career living artist
 
Do you work with local artists or artists from all over: Regional - Texas artists only

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: they should drop by when we are open with a few samples of their work. It is better when they just come around and get to know us first, help out and they naturally just become part of the crew.

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why: The 6 x 6 show stands out even though we were really pretty green at the time. We had six curators who selected six artists each who knocked out six paintings each All works were done on 6 x 6 inch boards and the show opened on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 too so we kind of deep sixed everything all at once w/ a clean presentation. Coincidentally we sold 66 pieces that night at $66.00 each.
 

What is a typical event like at the Gallery: Calm before the storm, the storm and then the aftermath.

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: Too many at Kettle alone let alone all those from elsewhere or the great dead ones... Richard Ross for his works whimsical nature. Mark Nelson for his clean linear work, Tyson Summers for his design strength, Sergio Garcia for his ability to out do his peers conceptually, Cathy Miller for her intense use of light, Judith Perkins for how her work exudes beauty. Ryan Thies for his far out mind and the way he presents it in his works. This is not counting the photographers that also bring greatness to the big picture that Kettle Art is.

 What new things do you have in store for this year: Staying open, finding new talent, working with them and easing them into spotlight shows. Our next show 'Birds vs. Skulls' will be an open show and will feature common images that come across our walls regularly. The next will be 'Bocah' a photo exhibit curated by Havi Frost. We are also looking at a spotlight show with Jaymie Nourallah, Ryann Rathbone and Misha Flores sometime this Summer.
 
Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: Birds vs. Skulls opens March 21, 2009. Opening reception will be from 7:00 - 10:00PM
 

 Kettle Art
 2714 Elm Deep Ellum 75226
 www.kettleart.com
 214 573-7622
 info@kettleart.com
 Contact Person: Frank Campagna

Local Dallas Dahlia Woods Gallery Interview Q & A

 

Dahlia Woods Gallery

 

 

What is the name of your Gallery: Dahlia Woods Gallery
 

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery: Dahlia Woods Owner Artist, Jonathan Woods Director

 

Describe your Gallery space: Intimate, Contemporary, Friendly

 

How long has the gallery been open: 31/2 Years

 

What type of work do you showcase: Emerging and Established Texas Artists
 

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over: Texas

 

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: Yes, high standard of talent that woks well with gallery ideals
 

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why: We like all of them, each one is unique and exciting
 

How many shows do you have each year: 8-10

 

What is a typical event like at the Gallery: Opening, live social event with music and artist talk
 

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: Wassily Kandinsky, fauvist, which means beast, using color boldly to describe a scene or emotion

What new things do you have in store for this year: Sculpture and Mosaic
 

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: April 17 "Smoke and Mirrors" Mosaics by Jami Pink and oil paintings, etchings by Andrew Wick 6 - 8:30 pm

April 18 Dada Gallery Walk, All day Gallery event from 11am - 8pm

 

Dahlia Woods Gallery

600 Cantegral Street

Dallas, Texas 75204

www.Dahliawoodsgallery.com

214.827.0924
Dahliawoods@hotmail.com

Contact Person Jonathan Woods

 

 

Museum Interview: Madi Museum Dallas

 

 

Local Dallas Museum of Geometric and MADI Art Interview Q & A

 

What is the name of your Museum:  Museum of Geometric and MADI Art

 

What is your name and what is your position at the Museum:  Dorothy Masterson, Executive Director

 

Describe your Museum space: The principal exhibit space which can be used for meetings or parties is 1630 square feet, but there is an additional 580 square feet of hallways that contain art, plus a stairway, shops and offices with another 900 square feet.

 

How long has the Museum been open: since 2003--six years.

 

What type of work do you showcase: 20th and 21st century geometric and MADI (irregularly shaped, hard-edged, often three dimensional and/or kinetic) art.

 

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over:  Local and worldwide.  Many are from South America

 

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them:  Either they are part of the worldwide MADI movement or they apply here, sending discs or bringing by their work

 

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the Museum, past or present, and why:  The Auguste Herbin (French, 1882-1860) retrospective.  Herbin was a pre-MADI geometric artist who helped introduce MADI, which started in Buenos Aires in 1946, to the Parisian art world.  His art is both beautiful and interesting.

 

How many shows do you have each year:  Four temporary exhibits  and several Arcadia Salons (art discussion groups)

 

What is a typical event like at the Museum:  Our Arcadia Salons are lively discussions led by artists and art lovers.  Opening nights are parties with food and wine.  People have a good time at both.

 

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you:  Obviously I like geometric and MADI art.  Since I know most of the artists personally, this would be like choosing among one's children to name a favorite.  Carmelo Arden Quin is the founder of MADI.

 

What new things do you have in store for this year:  Artist Gonçalo Ivo will come from Brazil, Inés Silva from Venezuela and Viktor Hulik from Slovakia to conduct Arcadia Salons.

 

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about:   March 20 -June 7 Expansionismo:  transformable works featuring Omar Carreño and other South American artists.    June 12 -  September 6:  New local MADI artists.  September 11 -November:  Slovakian artists Viktor Hulik and Milan Dobes with unique light art and transformable art.

 

 

 

  Museum of Geometric and MADI Art

 3109 Carlisle St., Dallas, 75204

 214-855-7802

 www.geometricmadimuseum.org

 dorothy@geometricmadimuseum.org

 

 

Madi Art Museum Dallas

Gallery Interview: Eclectic Expressions: Artists Studios and Galleries

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace: Eclectic Expressions: Artists Studios and Galleries

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery: Kate Wickham and I am the Gallery Director

Describe your Gallery space: Eclectic Expressions is in a renovated 1914 farmhouse on the edge of Arlington's downtown business district, national historic district and in the entertainment district, less than a mile from the Cowboy Stadium. It is shaded by native pecan and red oak trees estimated to be 125-150 years old. Inside you'll find original hardwood floors, doors, windows and moldings. Some of the glass has been replaced through the years but many panes are original. High ceilings, and plentiful natural light add to the ambiance. We have three galleries, one former bedroom is currently occupied by Sarah Troutman as her private studio, and a spacious kitchen. My office is in what was originally a porch converted in 1936. Part of the north gallery, the restroom and my office have the original bead wood from the original porches. In the restroom, one wall is the original exterior siding; the west porch was enclosed by the Palmer family to enlarge the dining room and create the original bathroom.

How long has the gallery been open: Elemental Connections featuring works of local favorites Karen Piloto and Deanna Wilson opened February 21, 2009. Earlier that day we had electricians, plumbers and painters finishing up. Without the efforts of friends to hang art, clean and prepare food and drinks we would never have opened on time.

What was the impetus to start the Gallery: Barbara McFarland facilitates a group of artists who have been meeting for years on Monday nights. When I joined the group the end of 1999 we were in the classroom of Lyn Arts on Bowen Street. Lyn later sold that property and downsized and the Monday group needed more room. I personally wanted studio space to transition from hobbyist to professional. Because it's my nature to tackle new projects, I started exploring options and the concept expanded to include a gallery.

Do you have exhibits: We focus primarily on abstract and non-objective art, opening new exhibits every 5 weeks. While we look at local artists, we have connected with talented artists who recently moved to the area and others originally from Dallas who now live in Kansas City. For example, Natascha Rijfkogel moved here from Panama the end of March 2009. In Panama Natascha was a art professor in theater arts, she hosted a weekly TV show for the arts, and was secretary of the Panamanian art association. Okezie Nwosu moved here from Nigeria February 2009. In Nigeria he had successfully operated a gallery of his art for over a decade. Okezie's wife came as part of a nursing recruitment program and he followed. In October we will showcase work of Awadh Baryoum who came from Yemen to the U.S. on a Fullbright scholarship in 1995 and recently relocated to Dallas from New York.

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: As a new gallery we are open to new artists. Many exhibiting artists I have found visiting exhibitions and festivals or through various art associations; other artists have approached me or been referred by others.

As a gallery what do you look for when reviewing artists: Like all galleries, I look for artists who have developed a unique style with a wow stopping impact. I was at the Haley Henman Gallery for an exhibition by Amali ElMasri. I glanced to the right into the hall between the restroom and kitchen, said "Wow" out loud and my body automatically backed up, my face lit up with a big smile. That's the affect I'm looking for with artists.

What is the most frustrating thing you have to deal with when it comes to artists: Getting jpgs of artwork early enough to get out to PR outlets continues to be the greatest challenge.

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why: That's a tough question because we've had a lot of great artists since we opened. One of the most magical was the first both because of the artists and the fact that we pulled off the opening reception. The next most amazing would have been "African Diaspora" that opened August 15, 2009 with Natascha Rijfkogel, Okezie Nwosu, Carol Simmons and Terrell Whitehead. Carol was raised in Louisiana, had lived in Dallas for a period then moved to Charleston for many years and moved back to the area December 2008. Carol began her art career in the first grade by taking sewing materials to school, making and selling doll clothes during recess. Carol is the epitome of southern gentility. One night I was here late when a couple stopped by and I met Terrell learning he is an artist. He was raised in Georgia and moved here when he was 18 and now works for a small furniture company that allows him to use wood scraps and their tools for his sculptures. Terrell has had no art training is from a low income southern culture. Suddenly I had a wide spectrum of culture and experience all with African roots.

How many shows do you have each year: We have 10 shows, closing the gallery for a few days the end of December, beginning of January.

What is a typical event like at the Studio: Opening receptions are from 5 - 9 pm with wine, cheese and fruit. Attendance is unpredictable, sometimes heavy, sometimes disappointingly light. I try to personally welcome each visitor and introduce them to the artists and other visitors and am delighted that several friendships have developed between visitors as a result.

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: (This does not have to be from your gallery-- it can be Rembrandt if that is the case) If I have to choose only one it would be Picasso because of his unique vision and broad evolution of style.

What new things do you have in store for this year: Melting Pot will open June 30. It is a juried exhibition celebrating the diversity of cultures in the U.S. It's opening on a Wednesday to stay away from the July 4 weekend, although it was the holiday that inspired the theme; July 4 is about the right to be different.

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: Bernardo Cantu completed his MFA at North Texas in May and will install work from his thesis for August 7 opening. I connected with him over the internet and drove to Denton to see his work. This will be a "do not miss" exhibit; it's culturally significant with a fresh and unique face. Natashcha Rijfkogel will introduce a new series exploring time with a September 11 opening. I had a couple of her pieces at Art In The Park recently and was gratified by the number of people who stopped to study them. There will be another artist, but who is not yet final. October 9 Awadh Baryoum will bring his work to Arlington. I saw his exhibit at the main library in downtown Dallas and scheduled him as quickly as I could. There is an evident and compelling reason he received a Fullbright scholarship for art.Serious art collectors will want to view each of these artists; each has that Wow factor.November 13 will open the Christmas exhibition with works from the gallery artists all priced from $50 to $500 for gifting

Eclectic Expressions
Location 201 E. Sanford, Arlington TX 76011 that's the NE corner of Sanford and Mesquite. Center Street is the southbound corridor and Mesquite -one block east is the northbound corridor through the center of Arlington.

http://eclecticexpressions.biz/
817-860-ARTS (2787)

katewickham@eclecticespressions.biz
Contact Person: Kate Wickham

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Gallery Interview: Art Center Morro Bay Morrow Bay,California

What is the name of your Gallery or Artspace: Art Center Morro Bay

What is your name and what is your position at the Gallery: Flo Bartell, President of Morro Bay Art Association; Art Center Morro Bay is our home

Describe your Gallery space: We have two galleries. One very large upstairs gallery usually holds our member shows. A smaller, downstairs street level gallery usually exhibits work by our featured artists. We also have a roomy activity room that we use for meetings, classes, receptions and other art related events.

How long has the gallery been open: Our association was founded 59 years ago and bought our current building thirty-nine years ago!

What was the impetus to start the Gallery: Our association's mission is to exhibit and sell work by local artists and provide art education to the community. For most of their first twenty years, our association was without a permanent home. They exhibited in homes, businesses, and public places. Thirty-nine years ago they raised funds to buy a small building on Main Street in Morro Bay. California to establish a permanent place to exhibit and hold meetings. The building was later expanded to include our large upper gallery and downstairs activity room.

Tell us more about the Studio: Our activity room serves as a meeting room, classroom, and sometimes as a studio. Every Wednesday, all who are interested may gather for an open studio - Creativity Days. On other days we have ongoing classes for oils and acrylics and watercolors.

Do you have exhibits: Yes, we usually have nine shows per year. And each show is actually two shows. Usually our members exhibit in the upper gallery and our featured artists show in the lower gallery.

What type of work do you showcase: We exhibit original art in almost all media, including oils, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, pastels, photography, fused glass, jewelry, and ceramics.

Do you work with local artists or artists from all over: Almost all our artists are local. In fact, in our area we are the largest and nicest venue exhibiting local art. Occasionally we host regional shows and have hosted national ones.

Do you add new artists regularly and if so what is the process in which you select them: Artists who pay our annual membership fee and are willing to volunteer for docent hours are eligible to exhibit in our galleries. We gain new members year round.

What is your personal favorite exhibition from the gallery, past or present, and why: Each year, my favorite show is our fall Student Scholarship Show. I am just so proud that our small organization raises funds to host the show and to offer thousands of dollars in prizes. Last year we awarded over $11,000. I am always excited by the skill level and creativity of our local high school and college students.

How many shows do you have each year: We usually have nine shows on site. We also sponsor public events. Art in the Park is held every year on Memorial Day weekend, July the 4th weekend, and Labor Day weekend.

What is a typical event like at the Studio: I am not sure I can name a typical event - our activities are varied. Artist Jason Mayr teaches oil and acrylic painters each Monday. Creativity Days (open studio) meets on Wednesday, Watercolorist Kathy Miller teaches on Thursdays. Each month our members meet for a demo by a guest artist. Our meetings are open to the public and we are always pleased when visitors drop in to watch our demos. We also host other classes and workshops as well as receptions for each show opening.

Just for fun who is your favorite artist, living or dead, and what about their work moves you: Picasso - because he definitely thought outside the box.

What new things do you have in store for this year: We have just finished an exterior face lift of our building - it's purple! We chose the new color and graphic design to increase visibility. Now we will be working to increase visibility in other ways: a new website, maintaining social network pages, distributing new brochures. We also plan to expand our children's programs and workshop schedule.

Do you have any up coming exhibit that you would like to tell us about: Eclecticity opens May 26 and will run through June 20. The upper gallery will display member work. The downstairs gallery will show work of five of our members; their work will include fused glass, pastels, ceramics, and watercolors. Gallery hours are from noon to four daily.

Also, Art in the Park will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 29,30,31 at Morro Bay City Park in Morro Bay, CA, and will featured regional artists of all stripes. About a hundred booth spaces will offer work for sale; our proceeds from the show benefit the association and fund our student scholarship shows.

Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main Street, Morro Bay, California 93442
Currently our web address is www.morrobayartassociation.org. Within the next few weeks, our new website will be up and running: www.artcentermorrobay.com.

805 772 2504 daily between the hours of noon and four
Contact Flo Bartell at fbartell@charter.net

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