Fulbright’s science fiction written in fire Under the covered workspace with the January rain pouring down outside, John Fulbright digs through an assortment of metal objects — hinges, cogs, plates, refuse from some long dismantled machines. He places them on an old piece of shelving whose paint has long since peeled and faded. He pulls out
Beaux Arts Ball, annual Studio fundraiser, draws large crowd of revellers to ‘Moulin Rouge’ More than 100 people gathered at The Art Studio, Inc., Jan. 19, for the organization’s Beaux Arts Ball annual fundraiser. This year’s theme was “Moulin Rouge,” and participants dressed in a variety of fin-de-siecle costumes, as well as characters from the musical
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Artists find meaning in found objects in AMSET exhibition If an artist creates a thing, it must necessarily be art. A painting is not the paint on the surface, but the action of the artist’s hand. But what if the medium is not conventionally artistic? Is it lesser art because it doesn’t incorporate conventional material?
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will host “Mike Cacioppo: Happy Accidents.” Jan. 31-April 14, in AMSET’s Café Arts Series for Local Artists. On Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m., AMSET will host a free public opening reception, where the artist will be present. A Beaumont native, Cacioppo graduated from Lamar University in 1977 with a Bachelor
“The Big Thicket Guidebook: Exploring the Backroads and History of Southeast Texas” by Lorraine G. Bonney, 2011 The sheer number of pages suggests its comprehensive interior. Just reading the first half inch taught me that each of the many melting North American glaciers brought a different soil type. Also included are some Civil War stories of harsh
Southeast Texas artist Alice Powell paints images from her heart and imagination. Her watercolors and mixed media are a portrayal of her life and experiences translated into vivid colors and textures onto special synthetic papers. Powell will be the February featured artist at Finder’s Fayre Antique’s Contemporary Local Artist Show Series (C.L.A.S.S.). Her one-woman show
The holidays are always a time of great stress and great joy. This was the first celebration without my mother, and it required some adaptations to cope with the changes that follow such a loss. I know many of us have lost a loved one this year, and we can only move on and honor
In what could be considered a reference to Southeast Texas, the character Charles Zidler from 2001’s “Moulin Rouge,” greets his audience with, “Outside it may be raining, but in here it’s entertaining.” This line highlights the enthusiasm as The Studio revs up to host its annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser, Jan. 19, rain or shine,
TASI’s annual event offers great opportunity for unique gifts The Annual Holiday Shop-O-Rama Extravaganza, hosted by the Art Studio Inc., will be held Dec. 1 and 8. The event will include a free reception from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 1. “This is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work and connect
