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Captured Feelings

MFAH Francis Bacon exhibition shines light on late works When one thinks of Francis Bacon’s work, one thinks of large triptychs that seem to engulf and draw the viewer into the image. The works are analogous to the large altar pieces found in cathedrals across Europe. That analogy is apt, although maybe Bacon, a life-long atheist,

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Above Board

It seems as if 2020 has just begun, but already TASI has been working diligently after the holiday and winter break to continue showcasing artists and original art in Southeast Texas.  February saw the return of our regular exhibition schedule with TASI tenant Kailee Viator and Beaumont native Amanda Barry’s “Common Occurrence of Time,” a

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Hot Tropics Night

Annual fundraiser relocates to TASI after Imelda damages Botanical Gardens “The Moon and Stars” will present “Hot Tropics Night,” 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., March 21, at The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont.  The annual fundraiser, which features a silent auction of artwork, will benefit the Tyrrell Park Botanical Gardens, especially the annual

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Around & About

Sara Lydia Tuell will present her exhibition “Sanctuary” with an opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. March 20  in The Art Studio, Inc.’s Pop Up Gallery. Admission is free. The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. For more, visit www.artstudio.org, or The Studio’s Facebook page. _______________ The Lamar University Friends of

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Andy Coughlan: Cartography

Finder’s Fayre Antiques in Beaumont. September 2017 Artist’s statement A series of 23 “excavation” drawings in wax crayon and ink, which explores the idea of hidden and lost cultures and histories buried that have become buried in the earth over the centuries. What would be revealed if we had high-intensity imaging systems that could see

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Above Board

Just like some of the recent cold fronts moving into the area, TASI’s board is working to instill clear and professional governance to ensure the organization’s vision and mission.  In a process that began over a year ago, the TASI board is amending, creating and seeking specific processes and procedures that take away some of

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