To celebrate the Dishman Art Museum‘s 35th anniversary, Lamar University will present the first juried art exhibition for LU alumni titled After School Special.
This exciting exhibition offers an opportunity for LU graduates from across the country and around the world to share their creative work at the Dishman Art Museum.
The exhibition will be on display June 15-Aug. 3.
The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 E Lavaca St. in Beaumont and is open to the public for regular hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
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The Beaumont Art League will host its annual Membership show, June 9-July 14. The opening reception will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. June 9.
This year’s juror is sculptor David Cargill. Prizes will be announced at the opening reception.
BAL is located at 2675 Gulf St. in Beaumont.
For more information, call 409-833-4179 or email info@beaumontart league.org.
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Beaumont Community Players will hold a general audition for those interested in participating in their upcoming 2018-2019 season. Additionally, representatives from several other community theaters and commercial producers have been invited to attend. John Manfredi, BCP executive director, is behind this new casting event.
“It’s pretty standard practice for theaters to hold a general audition prior to their upcoming season,” he said. “We will still hold our normal auditions for each show, but these auditions allow performers to showcase their talent in a way that might not be realized in a specific show audition. It also helps directors see actors in a different light than simply reading for a play. By bringing in other companies to participate, we broaden the talent pool and create opportunities for everyone.”
Port Arthur Little Theatre and Orange Community Players have been invited to have representatives at the auditions and faculty from the Lamar University Department of Theatre and Dance will also attend. Several local commercial producers have also expressed an interest in seeing the talent attending the audition.
“We hope to have at least eight to 10 people with casting authority including our own directors in attendance to view the auditions,” Manfredi said. “Any companies that are producing in 2018-2019 can still contact us to get a seat at the table as well. There are a limited number of slots, but we hope to see between 30-50 people that day.”
Auditioners are asked to come with a picture and résumé, and prepare two memorized contrasting monologues or one monologue and 32 bars of a song. The total time per audition is not to exceed five minutes, and BCP will provide an accompanist.
In addition to casting for its upcoming season, which boasts several musicals, BCP is seeking actors for its educational outreach productions that will include some paid positions.
Interested participants need to schedule their audition appointment by calling 409-833-4664
Beaumont Community Players is located at the Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts. 4155 Laurel Ave. in Beaumont.
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Register now for the Art Museum of Southeast Texas Summer ArtVenture courses from June 18 through July 27, taught by professional artists.
Classes are divided into age groups for half day, week long, intensive art courses.
Children ages 5-7 (Young ArtVenturers) sample clay, paint and mixed media in classes augmented with story times and outdoor activities.
Children ages 8-11 (Summer ArtVenturers) are offered courses in ceramics, illustration, mixed media and even sculpture.
Teens ages 12-14 (TeenVentures in Art) will explore 3D art making practices. Teen campers will be introduced to works by internationally acclaimed artists such as Martin Puryear, Louise Nevelson, Frank Stella and Lee Bontecou.
“Summer ArtVentures is a lively experience for children and teens that enjoy making art,” Christle Feagin, curator of education/programs, said. “Young artists are introduced to a variety of materials and techniques geared toward expressing their creativity and honing their artistic skills.”
Summer ArtVentures camps are $75 for AMSET members and $135 for non-members. Registration includes the child’s first class and one-year family membership to AMSET. Scholarships are available.
Registration closes Friday, June 8.
For course descriptions and registration forms, visit www.amset.org.
For more information, email cfeagin@amset.org, or call 409-832-3432.