Performance “Le Merle Noir: Act 1″
Rice University, Matchbox Gallery, Sewall Hall
Wednesday March 28th 7:00 PM
Performance: 7:45 pm Lecture: 7pm Sewall Hall Room 301
Reception Immediately following performance
Jeff McGee’s contemporary metal work uses amalgamated creatures and animals as metaphors for the human condition. By collaborating with kinesthetic artists, McGee’s narratives transcend the traditional bounds of sculpture.
Jeff is currently Professor of Art at San Jacinto College – South Campus . His work will be included in “CU:29 Contemporary Copper Exhibition” at the Society of North American Goldsmiths 2012 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, May 23-26.
Title: Houston Metal Arts Guild Member Show
Location: 18 Hands Gallery 249 West 19th Street Houston, TX 77008
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Description: HOUSTON METAL ARTS GUILD MEMBER SHOW
18 Hands Gallery announces the second annual Houston Metal Arts Guild Member Show, “THE HEART OF ART” February 4-24, 2012
When: Feb. 4 – 24, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6 -9 pm
Where: 18 Hands Gallery 249 West 19th Street Houston, TX 77008
This show was juried by Martha Ferguson, MFA in Metals and Jewelry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, BFA in Metals and Jewelry from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ms. Ferguson teaches Art Metals classes for Houston Community College. Her work is represented by Goldesberry Gallery and Hanson Galleries in Houston.
Thirteen HMAG members work was selected for the show, and the following are honored with prizes:
First Place Winner: Jeff McGee – gravy boat Plankton Stew for One
Second Place Winner: Stacey Johnson – shadow box In Bloom
Third Place Winner: Mary Rogers – brooch Amulet #9
Honorable Mention: Anke Bohmer – bracelet Turtle Bracelet
Congratulations to all whose work was selected for the show! ALL MEMBERS and GUESTS are encouraged to attend the opening on Saturday, Feb. 4, and bring guests to visit the show during gallery hours until Feb. 24. See you there!
Start Time: 6:00
Date: 2012-04-04
Micki Lippe, jewelry artist from Seattle, will give a lecture,
sponsored by HMAG, Friday, November 4, 2011
7PM at Freed Auditorium, Glassell School of Art
5101 Montrose Blvd Houston, Tx 77006-6534
Mikki Lippe Lecture
See you all there!
Title: HMAG General Meeting
Location: Glassell School of Art, Freed Auditorium
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Description: SAVE THE DATE:
Our next HMAG General Meeting is Sept. 9, 2011, 7PM at Freed Auditorium at Glassell School of Art, Corner of Montrose and Binz.
MEET THREE METAL ARTISTS – Heidi Gerstacker, Diane Falkenhagen, Mary Rogers. Each Artist will give a slide show/talk, then will give a panel discussion and Q&A.
Start Time: 7pm
Date: 2011-09-09
HMAG Meeting for July: Thursday, July 21; 7-9pm at Hanson Gallery – Uptown
Donna Millstein will talk about our Upcoming show with Hanson Galleries. She will also give a presentation on “Cutting Edge Social Media Marketing for Craft Artists,” and other hot topics in the Craft marketplace.
We hope to see you there! Come with your questions about submitting your work to the show!
| BY THE WAY: Are you working on something fantastic for Hanson’s show in Fall!? The theme is Kaliedescope/Color – Think beyond wearables: ex. - box or object, – (But don’t let these themes limit you if you want to make wearables or items without color.)
· We need good photographs of your most fantastic pieces for publicity purposes by mid-July. |
Join us on March 21st, 7pm, in Freed Auditorium at Glassell, when HMAG board member, Mary Jarvis, will present “Unusual Settings for Unusal Stones.” In this program, Mary will share the process of setting glass beads, stones, and other found objects in metal. You’ll never be afraid to tackle those odd-shaped stones again. Vist Mary’s website, www.bayoubeads.com, to see her work with odd-shaped objects.
HMAG Programs are free and open to the public. Join us!
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