Some people thought that the newly revived Splendora Gardens went dormant with the abrupt departure in June of Jeff Wheeler, the Lubbock artist who was brought in to run programming…
"Splendora Gardens"
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Splendora Gardens, the historic studio compound of the artists James Surls and Charmaine Locke located in Cleveland, Texas, has undergone a change in leadership which will undoubtedly result in a change in…
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The revival of a legendary artist studio in Splendora, Texas.
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This weekend, on Saturday, June 1, 2019, the Texas Sculpture Group is opening its All-Member Exhibition at Splendora Gardens. Founded as an non-profit organization promoting sculpture in all its various…
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It’s the 15th installation of Ulterior Motifs! This iteration of the show will celebrate the grand re-opening and 40th year anniversary of the 12,000 square feet studio of sculptor James Surls’ historic Splendora Gardens…
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Review
Into the Woods: DiverseWorks’ “A Gift from the Bower” at the Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech reviews an ambitious outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring work by 14 artists and collectives.
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From landSPACE: “In Seen and Unseen, Gates reimagines traditional symbols of home as she collaborates with her children, Sparrow and Ty, to discuss the particular flavor of American nomadism that…
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Jessica Fuentes, William Sarradet, and Brandon Zech discuss their anticipated exhibitions in Texas, including an outdoor sculpture show just north of Houston, a group exhibition examining artists' day jobs in Austin, an exhibition exploring five decades of screen-inspired art in Fort Worth, and more.
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From Diverse Works: “Conceived by nationally-renowned artist James Surls, A Gift From The Bower is a sculpture exhibition that takes place in a series of natural galleries formed by small clearings…
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Houston Airports has named Alton DuLaney as its new Public Art Program Director and Curator. He will manage public art commissions, strategy, acquisitions, maintenance and conservation.
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News
Be Prepared for the Next Storm & Learn What’s Up With Houston’s Bayou
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechLearn how Houston plans to cope with future storms, and practice disaster preparedness yourself at these various workshops and symposia.
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This year, Sculpture Month Houston returns with related programming at more than 40 spaces across the city, including museums, commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, and special Sculpture Month-organized shows.
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Throughout September of 2018, multiple venues are hosting celebrations of Houston's art history in tandem with the release of Pete Gershon's new book, 'Collision: The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972-1985.'
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Photo Essay
Highlights from UH’s 40th Annual Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechEvery year, the Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston hosts the school's exhibition of graduating MFA candidates. Here's some of the things I liked.
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Artist Charmaine Locke will discuss her art and process, and tell the her-story of the seven figures in the Splendora Gardens collection. There will be a question and answer segment…
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Christina Rees and Rainey Knudson on craft versus art, Black Lives Matter at Project Row Houses, and flowers as transgression.
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Brandon Zech and Rainey Knudson on some communal art events to get you out of the house this weekend.
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News
Jeff Wheeler Named Co-Director of James Surls’ Multi-Purpose Art Space
by Glasstireby GlasstireJeffrey Wheeler, pioneer and mentor artist of Lubbock, announced this last spring that he’d be picking up sticks to head elsewhere in Texas, but at the time it was still…
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There remains compelling early Texas art still undiscovered. The greater art world needs research programs like CASETA.
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This coming Thursday, March 29, Colorado-based artist James Surls is returning to his native state to lecture at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth. The program is…