Art community gathers to celebrate long career of Lamar art history professor. Students, colleagues and friends of Lynne Lokensgard gathered at three arts locations around Beaumont, May 4, to celebrate her 40-year career as art history professor at Lamar University and her public service as advocate and mentor to the Southeast Texas arts community. The
Well, spring has flown by with her usual two week briskness and the summer doldrums are officially on their way. No doubt you’ll be knee deep in crawfish boils and wedding receptions. I know I will. So if you’re interested in air conditioning or music not hand picked by a man with a MacBook plugged
The Beaumont Art League is seeking entries for “Fresh Start,” a concept show scheduled to open with a reception, 7-9 p.m., June 8. The idea behind the show is to get more artists involved (in the Art League),” Elizabeth Fontenot, the show’s organizer, said. “We already have an established figure show and portrait show, and
“No, no. Turn around. Do it doucement. Do it very slowly.” — True Lies, 1994 The word “slow” has many negative connotations. Who wants a slow watch, a slow car or slow service? Being called “slow” is an insult. Our age is all about speed and instant gratification. People want action-packed movies, cars that accelerate
Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich… & sometimes it’s a work of art Cruise down Calder Avenue in Beaumont most weekday lunchtimes and one will see a white horse trailer adorned with a painting of Elvis. Normally, there are between 10-15 people milling around. Some are seated and eating. Some are just waiting for
Artists looking for a place to show off their latest creations need look no further than The Art Studio, Inc. in June. The annual Alternative Show, a first-come, first-served art exhibition, will be on display June 1-29. The show will open June 1 with a reception, 7-10 p.m. at TASI’s gallery, 720 Franklin in downtown
May 18, 2013 at The Art Studio, Inc. Jenny and the Reincarnation “Thrill” Jenny and the Reincarnation “Drifting” Modern Convenience
Amy Faggard, TASIMJAE 2012 winner, brings vision to Studio, Dishman in May Amy Faggard’s entire world is in fragments in her art, but her vision is whole. The 2012 winner of The Art Studio, Inc. Member Jurored Art Exhibition, or TASIMJAE, will open her solo show, “0913,” May 4, at The Art Studio, Inc. The
Discovering the art of redacting everyday words Poetry is difficult for most people. Whether it is struggling for a rhyme, or just worrying if that deep, personal meaning is either obscure or too obvious, it is an art form that people tend to avoid. But what if there was a simple and effective way to
Reflections on Rudolfo Anaya’s novel ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ My work was to do good… I was to heal the sick and show them the path of goodness. But I was not to interfere with the destiny of any man. Those who wallow in evil and brujería cannot understand this. They create a disharmony that in
