Author Archives: artstudio

Envisioning Belarus

Ten Centuries of Belarusian Art  Editor’s note: ISSUE contributor Elena Ivanova spent the summer in Eastern Europe doing research for a book. This story is the third in a four-part series chronicling her adventures and the artistic discoveries she made along the way. “Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have

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Shedding Light on Darkroom Friends

TASI’s renovated facility offers opportunity to rediscover joys of developing film, prints With the rise of digital photography, it seems everyone can lay claim to being a photographer. But a dedicated minority has gathered to explore a process that is more hands on. The Art Studio, Inc. Darkroom Friends is a group who have joined together

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High Street Gallery to host William Elliott collages, Oct. 11

The High Street Gallery will host “Je Suis Ame Solitaire,” an exhibition of digital prints by William Elliott, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 11. The gallery is located in former DIY music venue Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “High Street Gallery is committed to spotlighting up-and-coming Southeast Texas artists,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. “Billy’s

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AMSET hosts pair of exhibits through Jan. 4

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas presents two dynamic exhibitions showcasing artwork depicting various multifaceted and complex pieces. “Dornith Doherty: Oasis” and “Celia Eberle: In the Garden of Ozymandias” will be on view through Jan. 4.    Dornith Doherty: Oasis This exhibition documents two international seed banks with microscopic precision and ethereal beauty. Focusing on

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SETAC Montage Festival

Dressing up the Arts

SETAC to host Montage Festival Oct. 17, 18 Colorful costumes, interactive arts, live performances — and all in one location. October’s status as National Arts and Humanities Month makes it the perfect time for the Southeast Texas Arts Council to present the Montage Arts Festival, Oct. 17 and 18. Blake Bertrand, SETAC’s creative director, said

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Building Belarus

Exploring the Architectural Wonders of Minsk Editor’s note: ISSUE contributor Elena Ivanova spent the summer in Eastern Europe doing research for a book. This story is the second in a four-part series chronicling her adventures and the artistic discoveries she made along the way. They can do without architecture who have no olives nor wines in

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Finding Enlightenment

Beaumont architect/artist to display work at AMSET beginning Oct. 30 In Rob Clark’s world, “Nothing separates.” The transplanted Beaumonter and local architect, who hails from central Mississippi, will showcase his art in his exhibition, “Finding Light; Works on Paper: Ink, Pencil and Watercolor” in the Café Arts at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. The exhibition

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