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Fine Arts
This Month at Tyler Museum of Art: “Lone Star Impressions II: Prints by Flatbed Press” Opens
The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior Col- lege main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5pm Sun- day. The Museum is closed Mondays and on most major holidays. For more info call the museum at (903)595-1001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@tylermuseum.org. “Lone Star Impressions II: Prints by Flatbed Press”
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Organized by the Tyler Museum of Art, “Lone Star Impressions II: Prints by Flatbed Press” highlights more than 30 fine art multi- ples created in a variety of techniques from over the years. The exhibition heavily focuses on art- ists that live in Texas or have strong ties to the region. The show features works by John Alexan- der, Keith Carter, Luis Jimenez, Melissa Miller, Liz Ward, and Joan Winter, among many others. Founded in Austin in 1989 by Katherine Brimberry and Mark Lesly Smith, Flatbed Press has worked with artists from all over the world. Their editions can be found in private and public collections around the world.
This exhibition is a continuation in the “Lone Star Impressions” exhibition series show- casing Texas-based printmaking studios and pro- moting education in printmaking processes. This will be on exhibit through May 31st. There will be a Gallery and Artist Talk with Katherine Brimberry (Co-founder and Director of Flatbed Press) at 2:30pm on March 1st. TMA Gallery Talk
Sunday, March 1st at 2:30pm, a gallery talk will be held, presented by Katherine Brimberry, Co-Founder & Director of Flatbed Press. This gallery talk is free and open to the public, though reservations are encouraged. This program is generously sponsored by Center for Advance- ment and Study of Early Texas Art The 16th Annual High School Art Exhibition March 29th-May 3rd
March 29th-May 3rd, the 16th Annual High School Art Exhibition will be on display in the North Gallery.
The TMA offers dozens of aspiring artists the opportunity to show their work in a full-scale, professionally curated museum exhibition with this enduring program. Entry is open to all senior-level high school students as selected by their art instruc- tors, with an average of 70 young artists participating each year. The showcase also includes an “Up & Coming” category for junior-level art students exhibit- ing their work outside the com- petition. Four outstanding works as selected by the jurors, includ- ing an overall “Best in Show,” will be presented with “Merit of Honor” awards during the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony from 2:30-4pm Sunday, March 29th at the Museum.
At the Opening Reception and Awards Cer- emony, you can meet the participating artists, enjoy light refreshments, and cast your votes for the annual Viewers’ Choice Award presented at the exhibition’s conclusion. All participating art- ists receive Certificates of Participation and oneyear student memberships to the TMA. Coffee Talk at the TMA
Plan now to come by every Wednesday in April for live music at the Tyler Museum of Art. Concerts begin at 12 noon. Among the beauti- ful works at the Tyler Museum of Art (TMA), you can enjoy a performance while sipping a cup of hot coffee and eating delectable pastries and cookies. Concert and museum admission is free during the time surrounding the concert. Perfor- mances are: • A pril 1st: TJC Guitar Ensemble • A pril 8th: TJC Harmony & Understanding and Chamber Singers • A pril 15th: TJC Instrumental Chamber Ensembles • April 22nd: TJC Steel Pan Ensemble • April 29th: TJC Music Faculty
“Art by A.C. Gentry Jr.” is on exhibit at the Smith County Historical Society Museum, 125 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. Admission is free, donations accepted. For more info call (903)592-5993 or go to smithcountyhistorical- society.org.
Also on exhibit is the Smith County His- torical Society’s newest exhibit, “The Success of Smith County Texas Women.” Currently fea- tured are six women from Tyler’s past: Marietta Crowder Walker, Alliene Gaston Coker, Willie Lee Campbell Glass, Sarah McClendon, Ann Collins Campbell (Earl Campbell’s mom), and Bess Robinson. Come learn more about this Doctor, Banking Executive, Educator, Reporter, Independent Rose Grower, and Deputy Sheriff. Admission is free. Monthly Tyler Museum of Art Free Events
Free First Friday Tours (11am-12:30pm) will be held in connection with the current exhibi- tions at Tyler Museum of Art, featuring a full day of free admission plus guided tours of their spot- light exhibitions. Family Days (2-4pm) are held on the second Saturday. Free admission, interac- tive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmo- sphere for all ages are on the menu. March 3rd (11:30am-1pm): Artist Lunch & Gallery Talk with Derrick White
Join this artist lunch and gallery talk with Derrick White’s col- lection “Somewhat Controlled Chaos-ism” at Christus Trin- ity Mother Frances Foun- dation Office, 100 E. Fergu- son, Ste. 800 in Tyler. There is complimentary parking at the Regions Bank parking lot. This is free to attend. Seeking Entries for 15th annual Life in Tyler Photography Contest
The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is seeking entries for the 2020 Life in Tyler photography contest. Entries will be accepted from March 2nd-10th. Photos will be exhibited at the Rose Garden Center during the 2020 Azalea Trails, March 21st-April 5th. Rib- bons and prizes will be awarded for the “Best of Show” entry as well as first, second, and third place for each of the 12 categories. Registration forms are available online at TylerParksandRec. com, at the Parks and Recreation office at 2000 W. Front St., or at the Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr. in Tyler. For more information, please call (903)531-1214 or email disham@ tylertexas.com.
A New Name & 2020 Schedule Announced: The Plaza Gallery, Downtown Tyler
Plaza Gallery, formally Gallery Main Street, is now located at 110 N. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. “We spent 10 years in the old space, growing and celebrating the Art scene here in Downtown Tyler. As the new chapter in our journey begins, we are thrilled about the new space and the possibilities it holds for our Art Community. With a new space and new initiatives, the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition (DTAC) has started the re-branding process. We will soon announce the new name and logo for the Gallery! We will also be releasing a new website with the capabilities to view and purchase the featured art online. The space will be open to the pub- lic starting March 5th,” said Amber Varona, Main Street Director. If you are interested in submitting for the Spring or Fall Exhibits, go to facebook.com/GalleryMainStreetTyler/. The Caldwell Arts Academy exhibit will run March 5th-April 7th. Help celebrate the opening of the first exhibit in 2020 and at the new gallery! This exhibit will be showcasing local students from the Downtown Caldwell Arts Academy beginning on Thursday, March 5th, 5:30-7pm. This event will feature the opportunity to meet many of the artists and for you to be among the first to see the pieces from this new exhibit. Caldwell Arts Acad- emy - Tyler ISD, is a K-6 public magnet school located in Downtown Tyler, with a focus on engaging students through the fine arts. The opening reception is free to attend.
The 2020 schedule of exhibits are: • April 11th-June 1st: Open Themed Juried Exhibit • June 4th-July 7th: Tyler Shelton Exhibit, Opening reception June 4th, 5-7pm • July 11th-September 8th: John Deaton
Exhibit, Opening reception July 11th, 5-7pm • September 12th-November 10th: “Secrets of the Garden” • November 14th-January 5th: Dolph Miller Exhibit, Opening reception November 14th, 5-7pm
For more info go to downtowntyler.org or mainstreet@tylertexas.org.
Join the opening reception to welcome art- ists Kelly Gowen, John Woodard, and Stacie Deslatte on exhibit through April 25th. This will be held at Gold Leaf Art Gallery & Frame Shop, located at 4518 S. Broadway, Tyler. March 17th (6pm): Opening Reception & Show for “Attach, Manipulate, Respond” by Jessica Sanders
“Attach Manipu- late Respond” by Jes- sica Sanders, an exhi- bition in partial ful- fillment of her MFA Degree, will be on view March 16th-20th, with an Opening Reception March 17th at 6pm in the Meadows Gallery on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. There will be free food and a gallery full of Sand- ers’ latest work. This is free to attend. Save the Date April 4th: “Under the Old Oak Tree” Pop Up Art Show & Texas Songwriters Collective will be held at The Forge, 1610 FM 279 in Ben Wheeler. For more info or to sign up as a vendor, go to facebook.com/events/504855360453651/. April 11th (9am-1pm): Brick Street Photo Walk - Sponsored by Callynth Photogra- phy, 117 E. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler, this Photo Walk will feature an opportu- nity to bring your cameras and follow along as you are led on an adventure through the brick streets of Downtown Tyler and through the Aza- lea District. Complete photo tasks, hunt for hid- den treasures in nature, and win prizes. There are only 50 spots available and the cost for this event is $65 per person or $100 per couple. To register or for more info, go to facebook.com/ events/1431912746975743/. April 25th (10am-6pm): 2nd Annual HeARTS Fest Music & Art Festival - Now taking vendor applications for artists, performers and volun- teers at hearts- found. org. May 1st-3rd: Funky Mon - key Fest will be held in Downtown Edom! This unique and FUNky Art & Music Festival will be host- ing The Texas Songwriter’s Collective in addi- tion to various musical acts scheduled along the street in historic downtown Edom. Artists, craft- ers, vendors, street entertainers, demos, fair food, children’s area, and wine tastings will be featured. Plus, you can visit the shops, galleries, and stu- dios while at the Fest! “Sounds + Sights + Savors = Sweeeeet Sensory Sensations.....and more fun than a barrel of monkeys!” For more info go to facebook.com/events/175760233766004/. If you would like to be a vendor go to form.jot- form.com/90596933601159 to apply. For more info call (817)721-7778, email funkymonkey- fest@gmail.com, or go to funkymonkeyfest. com.
March 20th-29th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “The Mark Twain Show” “The Mark Twain Show” will be presented on the Tyler Civic The- atre stage. This is an artful array of Twain’s most humor- ous writ- ings, wittiest quotes, and even some of his most gripping drama. And, oh - Mark Twain’s hilarious political satire and even songs. This is an evening of Mark Twain’s best humor, wit, and drama, and is not to be con- fused with Hal Holbrook’s one-man show. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylerciv- ictheatre.com. March 27th-29th (Friday-Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 3pm): “Wizard of Oz”
“Wizard of Oz” will be on stage at Bishop Thomas K. Gor- man Catholic School, 1405 ESE Loop 323, Tyler. The Fine Arts Department will be present- ing this production. Tickets will be available at the door. April 2nd-5th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories” “Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories” will be pre- sented on the Tyler Civic Theatre’s stage. Five of Rudyard Kipling’s “Just So Stories,” including “How the Camel Got His Hump,” “How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin,” and “How the Elephant Got His Trunk,” are included here. The tales are brought vividly to life by Kipling’s young daughter, Elsie, and a group of new friends she has made during a visit with her aunt while her parents are away. The ending, which holds a surprise or two, is mov- ing and uplifting as Elsie learns something about herself and her friends as well. Tyler Civic The- atre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre. com. April 15th-19th (Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “The Drowning Girls” This will be on stage at TJC’s Jean Browne Theatre. Tyler Jr. College Jean Browne The- atre is located on the TJC campus. The Theatre TJC box office opens one week prior to performances. Box office hours are 10am-6pm, week- days only, through- out the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212. For production info go to tjc. edu.
April 17th (5:30pm): Two-Part Play Playwriting Workshop
This is a 2 part workshop to help from play- writing conception to production to publica- tion. This class is taught by Michael Ward, who has been writ- ing plays for over 25 years. He has a master’s degree in theatre specializing in playwriting from Texas A&M University in Commerce and will be getting his master of fine arts in Playwriting and Dramaturgy from the University of Idaho in May. This workshop cost is $75 and includes both sessions. This will be held at Tyler Civic Theatre, located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com. May 1st-3rd (7pm nightly): “Godspell” “Godspell” will be on stage at Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, 1405 ESE Loop 323, Tyler. The Fine Arts Department will be presenting this production. Tickets will be available at the door. May 8th-17th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
This will be presented on the Tyler Civic Theatre Stage. Based on Truman Capote’s clas- sic novella, this play tells the story of a young South- ern-born writer, known to us only as Fred, who becomes infatu- ated with his Upper East Side neighbor: the beguiling, effervescent beauty Miss Holiday Golightly. As Holly pulls Fred into her world of spontaneous parties and luxury, he finds himself increasingly fascinated with this captivating woman. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylerciv- ictheatre.com. May 15th-24th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “9 to 5: The Musical”
This will be presented on the Henderson Civic Theatre stage. Based on the 1980 movie of the same name, it fea- tures music and lyrics by Dolly Par- ton and cen- ters on the downtrod- den working lives of three women, Violet, Judy, and Doralee. They all work at Consolidated Industries, which is pre- sided over by the sexist, lecherous, and pompous Franklin Hart. The Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson. The Theatre is located on Heritage Square in Down- town Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House built-in 1885. For info call (903)657-2968 or henders- oncivictheatre.org.
