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October 2007

Upcoming Events
  • FOCUS GALLERIES: The Art of Stuart and Scott Gentling: A Retrospective
  • OTHER GALLERIES: Artists Against AIDS
  • White on White: Selected Works from the Collage Museum
  • Sepia Photo Archives
  • Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Art Faculty Exhibit
  • TAC Featured Artist Bill Barter
  • SPECIAL EVENTS:
  • Tango Argentino de Fort Worth
  • THEATRE EVENTS:
  • ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES:
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    There is a lot of ART happening this month, from the Gentling retrospective that is still on view to an exhibit of works from the Collage Museum. The art faculty of TCCD-Northeast struts its stuff, Artists Against AIDS raises funds, the Sepia Archives strolls down memory lane with historic African American photography and the Texas Artists Coalition features its award-winning artist.

    There are always a multitude of events taking place at the Arts Center. For this month's schedule, see the calendar at http://www.fwcac.com/calendar/month.php? date=200710

    This month in the Theatres: You thought there was a lot of art going on - the theatres are inundated with exciting events! Three dance companies, a pagent, a dark, edgy play, a Christian play, an uplifting youth musical and a Celtic/mixed band with Irish Dancers fill the stages with thrilling happenings. See below for details! Whew!

    Check the Calendar of Events at www.artsfortworth.org for more details on these and other events. All gallery receptions are free and open to the public.

    Elaine Taylor, Gallery Manager
  • FOCUS GALLERIES: The Art of Stuart and Scott Gentling: A Retrospective
  • Jane Goodall by Gentling
    Through October 20

    September 5 - October 20, 2007

    In this first retrospective exhibit since the untimely death of Stuart Gentling, Curator Daniel Blagg and several Fort Worth collectors, along with Scott Gentling, have worked to create a survey of the extensive artwork of the twin brothers. The exhibit features a selection of birds, landscapes, portraits and still-lifes, offering a view into the creative life of these Texas icons.

    The Gentlings are twin brothers, artists, authors, and lecturers based in Fort Worth. Their awards are numerous; their paintings may be found in museums, libraries and private collections throughout Texas and the United States. The brothers are best known for the sky mural in the dome of Bass Performance Hall and an Audubon-style folio of paintings and essays, Of Birds and Texas. Scott received a commission to paint a portrait of President George Bush for the Texas State Capitol dome. In 1999, during the 100th anniversary of the Texas Audubon Society, the society honored the Gentlings by designating them as their Centennial Artist.

    Focus Gallery Exhibitions are a presentation of the Exhibition Advisory Panel of the FWCAC and the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

  • OTHER GALLERIES: Artists Against AIDS
  • Artists Against Aids Logo
    Silent Auction and Gala
    October 20, 2007
    7PM - 10PM
    October 5 - October 20, 2007

    Tarrant County AIDS Interfaith Network presents the 13th Annual Artists Against AIDS Art exhibit and auction. Tickets for the Auction and Party are $50. The auction has raised more than $270,000 for TCAIN over the past 7 years.

    Food, music, an open bar (wine and beer), and a silent auction are highlights of the affair, which features a selection of high-quality art from local and regional artists. In addition to the silent auction, there will be a short live auction for a few selected pieces of art.

  • White on White: Selected Works from the Collage Museum
  • White on White Words by Dresler
    Reception for the Artists
    October 5, 2007
    6PM - 8PM
    October 5 - October 30, 2007

    Most artists incorporate color in their visual vocabulary for emotional impact and they utilize it, along with the other formal elements to communicate their message. Without the seduction and impact of color the strength of the remaining elements determines the effectiveness of the artwork in conveying the content - the message. Reducing the palette to white forced the artists to reconsider their visual vocabulary and challenged them to incorporate a more simplified linguistic approach. - Gary A. Bibb

    The International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction is located in Fort Worth, Texas and Cuernavacva, Mexico. The IMCAC is dedicated to the collection, study and exhibition of collage, assemblage, construction, montage, photo-montage, digital collage, concrete poetry, collage poetry, film, sound collage, and other constructive arts.

  • Sepia Photo Archives
  • Duke Ellington at Piano
    Reception
    October 5, 2007
    7PM - 9PM
    October 5 - October 30, 2007

    The images selected for this exhibit depict the diversity, character, and significance of African- Americans as music industry pioneers, entrepreneurs, musicians and entertainers. All photos are courtesy of the African-American Museum of Dallas/Sepia archives.

    Sepia, a photojournalistic magazine, was published in Fort Worth, TX. Sixty years ago the magazine, which made its debut under the name Negro Achievements, often exposed the obstacles facing blacks, from lynching and Ku Klux Klan operations in its earlier publications to the later rise in violence among blacks. Sepia focused on various aspects of African-American culture, including churches, civil rights, and education.

  • Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Art Faculty Exhibit
  • Switzerland by Stalder
    Reception for the Artists
    October 5, 2007
    6PM -9PM
    October 5 - October 30, 2007

    Twenty six art faculty and staff members from Tarrant County College Northeast Campus will exhibit a variety of works with mediums and styles in painting, drawing, printmaking, digital composites, photography, sculpture and ceramics. The large, diverse NE faculty reflect a broad range of styles from the traditional to the experimental, the visceral to the didactic. The faculty engage the community beyond TCC with gallery representation; writing for art publications, public commissions and exhibitions in universities and museums throughout the United States.

    TCCD Northeast faculty and staff: Michael Barber, Anitra Blayton, Suzanne Burris, Karmien Bowman, Rebecca Briley, Peter Calvin, Charles Coldeway, Lynn Dally, Richard Doherty, Christopher Flynn, Kazuko Goto, Martha Gordon,Paul Greco, Alison Hahn, Elizabeth Holden, Cindy Hurt, Richard Miller, Scott Parker, Mark Penland, Jennifer Pilon, Patricia Richards, Darrell Schultz, Andrew Stalder, Paige Walker, Karen Weinman, David Vanness.

    An artistTALK with faculty members discussing their work is scheduled on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 1-2 pm. The public is invited.

  • TAC Featured Artist Bill Barter
  • Untitled by Barter
    Reception for the Artist
    October 5, 2007
    7PM - 9PM
    October 5 - December 29, 2007

    After many years of looking at art, contemporary art in particular, Bill Barter liked best work which is abstract with little or no recognizable imagery; and has "something else" about it, some arrangement of formal qualities that grabs him. He works primarily in oil and monotype in a constant, somewhat perfectionist and obsessive attempt to achieve that "something else." The bottom line is that he makes things that he likes.

    Bill Barter is the Texas Artists Coalition Featured Artist for this quarter year. He received this award for his work in the 2007 TAC Juried Membership Show.

  • SPECIAL EVENTS:
  • Ken Follett

    September 27, 7PM; Cantey Lecture and Awards Program. Historic Fort Worth presents the Cantey Lecture with Ed McMahon, Senior Resident Fellow, Urban Land Institute. Free for members of Historic Fort Worth, $10 for guests. Please RSVP to Corry Smith at (817) 336- 2344 x 100 or corry_smith@historicfortworth.org.

    September 29, 10AM - 5PM; Day in the District: A celebration of the City's Cultural District, with free admission to exhibits at area museums, performances and sights to see for the entire family all day. FWCAC events will include FW Zoo Wild Wonders Show, performances by Kids Who Care and Mondo Drummers and other attractions.

    September 30; Lone Star Ride: The end of the ride will be at FWCAC; for more information or to sign up: www.lonestarride.org

    October 18, 7PM; The Star-Telegram's 2007 Author Series: Ken Follett will be interviewed onstage by former Star-Telegram books editor Jeff Guinn, take questions from the audience and sign copies of his new novel, which will be available for purchase. Event is free, but tickets must be reserved. To request two, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to An Evening With Ken Follett, c/o the Star- Telegram, Box 1870, Fort Worth, TX 76101, Attn: Melinda Mason.

    October 20, 10AM - 5PM; Texas Glass Artists Sale: A sale of works by members of the Texas Glass Artists Association.

    October 27, 1PM - 2PM: An artistTALK with TCCD- Northeast faculty members discussing their work. Free and open to the public.

  • Tango Argentino de Fort Worth
  • Tango Dancing
    Tango Torrente!
    October 27, 2007
    8:30PM - 12:30AM
    Tango estupendo!

    Tango Argentino de Fort Worth is a social dance event, open to the public for a fee of $10 per person. Interested parties are welcome whether they know how to dance or not. Short free dance lessons will be offered at 8:30PM. Leather-sole shoes recommended; semi-formal dress attire, please.

  • THEATRE EVENTS:
  • October Theatre

    October 5; 7:30PM: Kids Who Care presents the kickoff of their 2007-08 season with Earth and Soul. Join Kids Who Care for this year's original musical celebrating the planet! Young artists travel to the center of the earth to discover how to take care of the planet and each other. In the Scott. Tickets available online at http://kidswhocare.org/catalog/product_info.php? cPath=24&products_id=82 or call 817-737-5437.

    October 12; 8PM: FireStarter Productions presents Thom Pain (based on nothing) a critically acclaimed dark comedy from emerging writer Will Eno. Thom Pain was named one of the "Top Ten Productions of the Year" by the New York Times, a 2005 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in drama, and awarded the First Fringe Award at the famed Edinburgh Festival. In the Sanders. For reservations, please call 817.451.5971 Or go online to www.firestarterproductions.org Join us at 7pm for drinks and food. Prices for this first annual Firestarter Productions Fundraiser range from $20-$40.

    October 12-13: Ballet Folklorico Azteca de Fort Worth presents the 6th Annual Fiestalorico at the Scott. Teachers! Teachers! Teachers! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking your Class to the October 12: 10AM or 1PM school performances.
    Reservations for School Performances: 817.257.7830 - Daytime, 817.915.2933 - Evening
    October 13; Noon-5PM:Ticket prices $5 (ages 11 & up)Ages 10 & under Free 7:30PM:Tickets prices $10 (all ages) To purchase tickets visit www.bfazteca.com

    October 14; 5PM: Miss Tarrant County and Teen Tarrant County Young ladies from across the state of Texas will be competing for titles at the Scott Theater. Contestants will compete in interview, physical fitness, talent, evening gown and poise. Tickets are $15.00. The Miss Tarrant County Scholarship Organization is an official franchise of the Miss Texas/Miss America Scholarship Organizations.

    October 20; 7PM: Sponsored by the Southwest Celtic Music Association, Brothers 3 performs songs and dance music from European folk tradition in a wide variety of musical settings from jazz and World Beat to country-western, pop, and rock. A fun, high-energy show that simply has to be experienced! They will be joined for this performance by the McTeggert Irish Dancers! In the Scott Theater. For ticket information visit www.brothers3.us

    October 27; 7PM: X'D Men Presented by the Higher Praise Family Church. The story of 5 men, born to adversity; born to overcome. For Tickets and information: 817-763-8090.

    October 29; 7:30PM: Push Comes to Shove This premier performance will feature original ballet and modern works performed by a group of dancers with strong professional backgrounds. In the Scott. Tickets are $12. For more information, please e-mail pushcomestoshove203@gmail.com or call 817-343-0713 or 817-676-1514.

    November 1&2; 7:30PM: Dancing Beyond Borders Dallas Black Dance Theater. For ticket information www.dbdt.com or call (214)871-2390. In the Scott.
    Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates its 30th season as the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas . The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers.