Author Archives: artstudio

INK ON INC. – January 2023

Change is good, or at least inevitable. In the new year we will revamp our administration to continue to serve our community and respond to your needs. We are saying goodbye to Stephanie Orta who has served TASI with dedication and care. Thank you, Stephanie, for your diligence and dedication to our administrative office. In

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#FOMO – Thrift Drifting

words and photos by Lige Menard     In the wake of our lives we have the potential of leaving behind various legacies. Progeny carry on the lines of blood, and we linger still in their memories and stories. Some leave behind a legacy of artistic creation, or the details of a life worthy of historical documentation.

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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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