Art show, party explores mythological Neches River critters // March 1 – 29, 2014
In 1894, Sir Randolph Foxton-Twickenbush, the great British adventurer, steered the steamship “Good Queen Bess” into the mouth of the mighty Neches River in search of the broad-mouthed squintabass, a creature so huge and so fearsome that no one who had encountered it had survived to tell the tale.
The Scurlock Gallery will host “Sharing Colors,” a group show featuring the work of local artists Marty Arredondo, Sheila Busceme and Faye Nelson.
“Beaumont needs a little more weird.”
Looking around Beaumont lately, anyone can see that the city is changing and one person thinks Beaumont could change a little more.
‘The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’ at MFAH
Houston Museum of Natural Science explores spiritual roots of prehistoric art. “It’s often said, ‘It’s because they became homo sapiens sapiens that they started to create art,’ but I tend to think…that it is through art that they became humans, and … through their creations, they invented us.” — Jean-Claude Joiree, Philosopher Eighteen thousand years
Couples looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s weekend have the perfect chance to fan the romantic flames with a night of theater and fine dining in sumptuous 1930s surroundings. Outside the Box will present two chances to see A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” at the Beaumont Woman’s Club, Feb. 14 and 15. The historic
Recent work by Elizabeth Fontenot opens with a reception Feb. 1, and will be on display at The Studio through Feb. 22.
Invitational Exhibition of epic proportions from the depths of the imaginary “Neches River Chasm”. Opening Reception Saturday, March 1, 7-10pm. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend this free event. This is an art party and costumes or themed attire is encouraged. Curated by Beau Dumesnil, Karen Long Dumesnil and Andy
The Art Studio, Inc. has revamped its darkroom facility. Access to the darkroom is open to all members of The Art Studio for a fee of $35 a month, photographer Joe Winston said. “The aim is to get people to sign up for monthly usage access and to get everyone up to speed on the basics
Museum of Fine Arts Houston hosts ‘Antonio Berni: Juanito and Ramona’ “Art is a response to life. To be an artist is to undertake a risky way to live, to adopt one of the greatest forms of liberty, to make no compromise.” — Antonio Berni Images of Antonio Berni (1905-1981), one of the greatest
