The Tremont House is proud to support the downtown art community by featuring a regional artist as part of Galveston ArtWalk from 6 to 9 p.m. Located within walking distance of downtown’s many art galleries, start, stop or end an evening of browsing at The Tremont House. Weather permitting, enjoy The Rooftop Bar or enjoy the live jazz in the 1888 Toujouse Bar, as you decide on your final selections or revel in your latest acquisition.
Join us for ArtWalk as we feature the sculptural work of Galveston artist, Nikki Thompson.
‘This latest series relates to the process of finding oneself. The figures relate to the journey I have been on throughout my life and the continuing journey of self discovery. It can often feel like you are naked in front of the world when opening yourself up and that is what I try to capture…the feeling of raw emotion and exposure…the strength that it takes to bare it all to be true to oneself. ‘
*** ArtWalk is a neighborhood event in Galveston’s historic Cultural Arts District where galleries, boutique shops, bars, restaurants, and other local businesses invite patrons for an evening of art, entertainment, and socializing.
October 12th, November 30th (6-9pm)
For over 25 years, the Galveston Arts Center has organized ArtWalk on eight Saturday evenings each year in the heart of Galveston’s historic district. ArtWalk takes place inside existing art galleries (both commercial and non-profit) and other spaces such as cafes and shops that showcase rotating art exhibits.
One of the Galveston Arts Center’s largest programs, ArtWalk supports our arts community and connects a diverse assortment of local places to see, learn about and purchase original art.
For more info, locations and more, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/793932390946343/?event_time_id=793932407613008.
Come see Elena Sandovici and her paintings for ArtWalk in Galveston at Prohibition Red’s! This is a beautiful bar, and an excellent setting for her art! There will be live music, and she will have signed copies of her newest novel, ‘Lone Wolf,’ available for purchase. She’ll also tell you about the new Galveston novel she is writing!
Artist Talk and Preview
Friday, August 23rd
7pm – 9pm
Join us for a gallery preview and walk through with the artist (7:15pm sharp), followed by an egg tempera demo!
Opening during Galveston’s ArtWalk is Saturday, August 24th
6pm – 9pm
The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com.
As a child, award-winning artist Joseph C. Henderson liked to paint. But Henderson – the Galveston Art League’s Featured Artist for August – didn’t start painting seriously until moving to Galveston about five years ago. For three decades before that, Henderson, now 63, was a registered architect — which could explain why he likes to include famous city landmarks in his paintings. He also enjoys painting beaches and boats.
Henderson’s passion for art began when he was in middle school, with the youngster often painting in his family’s Indianapolis basement. Family, friends, and a very strong art faculty in high school were highly supportive.
He began painting with watercolors but now works in acrylic on panel or canvas. Henderson says his painting process is typical: He begins with an underpainting layer of burnt sienna and then he sketches the subject while working from photographs. He develops the scene with additional darker tones, eventually adding color and adjusting colors as the painting develops.
Henderson believes artists should keep their minds open: “Explore new styles, subject matter, and media. Embrace the unexpected when you work. An unintended effect might completely alter the piece you are working on, often with great results.”
He has won several awards in Galveston Art League juried competitions, including McGivney Purchase Awards in 2017 and 2018. (Those paintings are now part of the Rosenberg Library’s permanent art collection.)
Pictured is the “Heye House,” a painting by Joseph C. Henderson, was a McGivney winner in a Galveston Art League competition. It’s now in the permanent collection of the Rosenberg Library in Galveston.
Join us for Lana Loveland’s premier show ‘ Nature Captivatied =- Watercolors, Paintings and Pottery’ during Galveston’s Art Walk.
Lana has won awards locally, nationally, and internationally. She loves to work in clay, watercolor, and oils. Recently Lana has taken to painting outdoors and has painted some amazing landscapes, including Galveston’s iconic landmarks.
Lana says ‘I can’t imagine life without art, and thrilled to see my work enhance and bring joy to others
Galveston Arts Center (GAC) presents Night and Day, a solo exhibition by Austin-based artist Erin Curtis opening Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM with artist talks beginning at 6:30 PM. Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest in geometric abstraction and its historical roots in weaving, architecture, nature, and ritual. The paintings in Night and Day are nearly overwhelmed by an unreadable chaos that is pulled back to the edge of order by familiar patterns and forms. The exhibition will be on view through November 17, 2019.
For more information, please visit: https://www.galvestonartscenter.org/exhibitions/erincurtis
In GAC’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition Exchange Rate is on view through October 6, 2019. The exhibition features artists who incorporate currency in their work as material and subject matter.
These exhibitions are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Opening Reception will be during ArtWalk on Saturday, August 24th from 5:30-9:30. We’ll be featuring the works of Plein Air watercolor artist, Richie Vios! Richie will be in town a few days prior to the Opening and will be painting all around Galveston so keep an eye out for him! Richie was one of 42 Plein Air artists who took part in the Galveston Historical Foundation’s Homes Tour Plein Air competition. His work was extremely well received and every painting he did while here sold during the preview party prior to opening to the public. We’re excited to show his ethereal and imaginative work at the Gallery!
We’re taking this opportunity while Richie is here to offer 2 workshops, hosted here at Third Coast Gallery. They will take place as follows:
- Friday, 8/23 from 10-4 will be a Beginner/Intermediate workshop in Plein Air Watercolor painting. Price is $120
- Sunday, 8/25 from 10-4 will be an Intermediate/Advanced workshop in Plein Air Watercolor painting. Price is $100
If you take both workshops, the combined price is just $200.
Space is limited and a small number of supplies are necessary (list is available via Third Coast Gallery, manager, Betsy Campbell).
If interested, please reach out to Betsy @ Third Coast.
Phone is 409-974-4661 or email Betsy at betsy@thirdcoastgalleries.com
A 50% non-refundable deposit is necessary to reserve your spot.
Gay Paratore’s adventuresome spirit has taken her on an adventure thru every type of art expression. An award winning water colorist, Gay likes to paint her inspirations in oil, pastels, print making, weaving, ceramics and jewelry. You are invited to come meet the artist.
