There are moments in the history of this organization that were major turning points in the growth and development. Not all the events were outstanding but even little changes in administrative procedure and studio policy have made a huge difference in the forward trajectory of TASI. We have focused on diversity-in art and in people
“As a teenager I always idolized the way Gwen Stefani, Madonna, and Joan Jett dressed, but I never had the confidence to even try. As an adult, I have to give the biggest shout out to (Marjorie) Grace Mathis our Southeast Texas style icon. I was just getting my feet wet in the fashion world when I met her and she was exuding confidence in all her crazy unique outfits, and I wanted to be like that.”
Pre-registration open now! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Must be paid in advance in order to reserve your spot.Come in or call us at (409)838-5393 during our regular hours:Tues-Sat, noon-5 OR sign your spot now at THIS LINK! Walk-ins always welcome to our monthly open creative meetups! A small $5 fee helps cover the costs of our
The Art Studio Inc. brings on another awesome local lineup of LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC on the last Saturday of each month! This month, IT’S A TOGA PARTY! Wrap yourself up in bedsheets if you wanna get into the theme. (Or just come as you are!) ~~~~THE LINEUP~~~~(subject to change, and listed in no particular order)
“Delicate Disorder” by Grace Chadwick is on view in TASI’s Maudee Carron Gallery March 2 – 23, 2023 Gallery hours:Tues – Sat, noon – 5pm(409)838-5393
“DOKKAN” is on view in TASI’s Main Gallery March 4 – 18, 2023 Gallery hours:Tues – Sat, noon – 5pm(409)838-5393
“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful,make loneliness a shared experience,and transform despair into hope.” – Brene Brown The expression of a person’s feelings, ideas and humanness depends on a release. It is in art that one can find such a release. Art provides a safe refuge where a person can unmask emotions, process
“Inspired by the visual stories from comics, games, and animated films I consumed growing up, I chose imagery that gave me peace and that I had familiarity with,” Chadwick said, “Nature, animals, and women in folk tales can be seen as delicate, hurt easily by those who wish them harm. But they are also powerful and beautiful in form and in life. Embracing this, I create figures of elemental women who may be delicate like a flower or a flame, but are powerful and confident in their skin.”
Juried competitions are a great way to get your artwork into shows in your community. As a working artist, you are generating pieces and they need a venue to show. To advance your name as an artist, you must exhibit work either online and/or in person to verify this work exists. It is
We are excited to announce that this March, The Art Studio, Inc. will be attending NCECA – the National Council on the Education of Ceramic Arts – in Cincinnati, OH! Not only will TASI be participating in the Resource Hall during the conference, but our Executive Director Greg Busceme Sr. has also been selected to
