THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION UNVEILS WINNING LARGER-THAN-LIFE PUBLIC ART

IN CULMINATION OF 5^TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PLAZA ARTISTS COMPETITION

Winning artist will be introduced as artist’s work is on public display in Dallas Arts District for one year

WHAT:            The Catholic Foundation will announce the winner of the 5th Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition and unveil new larger-than-life artwork on the outdoor art wall during a dedication ceremony in the Dallas Arts District on Oct. 7. 

The winning artist receives a $2,500 stipend, and the winning work will be displayed on a 28’ by 9’8” wall in The Catholic Foundation Plaza for approximately one year. 

Professional artists living in the North Texas area were invited to submit proposal designs for consideration to be transferred to a vinyl-type surface which will be installed on the art wall.  The artist and artwork are selected by a panel of highly respected members of the local arts community. 

The Catholic Foundation Plaza, dedicated in October 2006, was a gift from The Catholic Foundation to the Dallas community to commemorate the Foundation’s 50th anniversary.  In addition to the art wall, the 3,900-square-foot public space is an oasis for Dallas citizens and visitors to enjoy.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information please visit www.catholicfoundation.com.

WHO:              *Winning artist

*Veletta Lill, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District

*Rev. Eduardo Gonzales, Rector of the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

                        *Ed Schaffler, President, The Catholic Foundation

                        *Tom Merkel, Vice Chair of The Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees

                        *Artists competition participants and judges

WHEN:            Thursday, October 7, 2010

                        5:00 p.m.

WHERE:         The Catholic Foundation Plaza

Outdoor plaza located at the corner of Flora and Crockett across from the Meyerson

Dallas Arts District

Dallas, Texas

MEDIA

CONTACT:     Lauren Dugger and Samantha Garcia, Sunwest Communications, 214/373-1601

                        ldugger@sunwestpr.com or sgarcia@sunwestpr.com  

Day of event:  214/693-1177 or 956/645-7809

Well Versed at the TractorBeam Gallery Dallas

TractorBeam Gallery in collaboration with FGIIIArt invite you to…

WELL VERSED

Featuring new works by…

Michael Ledoux
Bonny Leibowitz
Jeremy McKane
Mikki Mallow
Nic Noblique
Carmen Menza
Andrew Williams
Frankie Garcia III

An exhibition incorporating works in oil, acrylic, encaustic, film, photography and 3dimensional sculpture.

DJ + Cocktails
October 8th, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Open to the public

For more information contact, Frankie Garcia III at 469.774.8936

Roots and Patterns by Bonny Leibowitz

The Female Pop Artist by Mikki Mallow

The Blume by Nic Noblique

Awadh Baryoum at Eclectic Expressions Dallas

Awadh Baryoum

Do come meet Awadh.  He moved to DFW from NYC several months ago and the metroplex is richer because of his presence.  Awadh was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1995 and completed his MFA at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA in 1997. Awadh explores the links between the known and unknown, the visible and invisible; you will create your own stories and be entertained by others' interpretations. Painting to the left is "CXXXII" one of Awadh's "Analogy" series. For additional preview images, artist statement & resume  visit our website http://eclecticexpressions.biz For information on the Fulbright program use this link.  http://fulbright.state.gov/

Scott Dykema at Eclectic Expressions Dallas

Scott Dykema: untitled collection Scott is a local emerging artist whose work is compatible with Awadh Baryoum's.  You will recognize his subjects and still wonder what story inspired each piece. The painting to the right "Horses #3" one of Scott's paintings that will exhibited from October 2 through November 13.  Preview images will be available on Eclectic Expressions website by October 2. http://eclecticexpressions.biz

Carlos Bas At the Arlington Museum of Art

Call for Artists Altares de Muertos 2010 Latino Cultural Center Dallas Texas

Altares (Del lat. altâre): m. Montículo, piedra o construcción elevada donde se celebran ritos religiosos como sacrificios, ofrendas, etc.
-- Diccionario de la Lengua Española, 22nd edition

(Mound, rock or raised structure where religious rites such as sacrifices or offerings are made)

About the Latino Cultural Center
The Latino Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. Our mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for the preservation, development, and promotion of Latino and Hispanic arts and culture. The Center's 27,000 sq. ft. facility was designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and features a 300-seat theater, two visual arts galleries, and an outdoor plaza. Its signature purple tower serves as a beacon to guide visitors to our East Dallas / Deep Ellum location.

The Latino Cultural Center is located at 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, Texas 75204. Located immediately east of downtown Dallas, the Center is less than 1 mile from the Dallas Arts District and conveniently located two blocks north of the DART Green Line Deep Ellum Station. Onsite free parking available. The Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the evenings when performing arts events are scheduled. For additional information, call (214) 671-0045 or visit www.dallasculture.org/latinocc

The Latino Cultural Center invites proposals from Dallas and North Texas artists interested in creating altares de muertos for the 2010 Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The LCC will select up to six artists to create altares for the LCC's annual celebration of the Day of the Dead. Artists will be paid an honorarium of $150 for the creation of the altar. Timeline September 29, 2010 Call for Artists Emailed October 15, 2010 Deadline for Applications October 19, 2010 Announcement of Selected Artists October 26-29, 2010 Artist Installation of Altares October 30 through November 6, 2010 Altares on View Please note that the altares must be completed no later than October 29 (Friday) as the LCC's Day of the Dead celebration will be held on Saturday, October 30. We have identified six spaces for altares at the LCC: North Gallery Wall Breezeway Courtyard Theater Lobby / South Wall Theater Lobby / East Wall Theater Lobby / West Wall By installing altares throughout the building, we hope to provide ample space for people to experience the altares as they visit our facility. Images of the spaces are provided below for artists not familiar with the LCC.

The North Gallery wall features a built-in bookcase that can be incorporated into the altar. The exhibition Morelos: Estampas de la Independencia by artist Mizraim Cárdenas will be on view in this gallery at the same time as the altar.

The breezeway wall is right outside the LCC Gallery adjacent to the courtyard

2D Artists Apply to Our October Art Competition - Theme “Colors”

Light Space & Time – Online Art Gallery presents a Juried Competition, in which 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for the theme “Colors” for inclusion into the November 2010 online group exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field.
A group exhibition of the top five finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Art Gallery during the month of November. Awards will be for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In addition, 2 artists will recognized with Honorable Mention awards. The theme for October is “Colors”. The submission process for artists ends October 29, 2010.

All winners will be selected, announced and featured on the Light Space & Time website on November 1, 2010 and remain online in the gallery through November 30, 2010. Thereafter, the artworks will remain online in the Light Space & Time Archives with links to the artist’s websites.
Artists Apply Here: http://www.lightspacetime.com