Author Archives: artstudio

TASI celebrates 40 with Beaux Arts Ball: Ruby Anniversary set for January 21!

Make plans to attend the most spectacular party of the year as The Art Studio, Inc. celebrates 40 years serving the Southeast Texas arts community. TASI will host the Beaux Arts Ball: Ruby Anniversary on Jan. 21, to support its art education programs, encourage membership, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past four decades. Regular

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MIST: Jenny Petross

M.I.S.T. – Made In Southeast Texas James Byron Wood, Chaos Coordinator for the BKB PO$$E, is reviving the classic questionnaire created by Bernard Pivot and popularized by James Lipton on “Inside the Actor’s Studio”. James is posing these questions to a variety of people from the 409’s arts and music scene. TASI tenant Jenny Petross

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style files: Kim Brent

words and photos by Meg Baertl Brown You have seen her at art events, sports events, and all-around Beaumont. She is usually behind the camera at these events. She’s usually asking your name so she can make sure it’s spelled correctly in the next edition of the Beaumont Enterprise. She is Kim Brent. Hailing from

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A Word to Emerging Artists

Couple of things I want to say to new emerging artists, designers, and students that are struggling with their progress.

Don’t give up on yourself. You can do it. Just because you don’t see immediate success or acknowledgement from others in real life or on social media doesn’t mean you should give up trying.