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ISSUE Vol. 12, No. 2 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Danna Contributing Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Deckert, . . . . . . . . . Michelle Cate, Donna Rae Wisor Contributing Photographers. . . . . Trish Coughlan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Deckert, Michelle Cate Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Dixon & Andy Coughlan The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan, . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy, Brooks Goodhue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maribeth Jones, Sandy Pate, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie Phares, Les Warren

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Contents Summer Spree in pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Eagle Scout Michael Lyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Dimorphic Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Photographic Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 BAL Membership Show Winners . . . . . . . . Page 11 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Community Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cover Photo Illustration: Melissa Anne By Andy Coughlan

This month by Andy Coughlan, ISSUE editor

AS DEADLINE FOR THE ISSUE approached I was in my usual foul mood, waiting for this month’s column by our fearless leader, Greg. He called, claiming to be racked with guilt for being late. A wry smile came across my face — I’d heard it all before. But on this occasion, he had a legitimate excuse. The computers at The Studio decided to go on the fritz and, as we all know, technology is a wonderful thing — as long as it works. When it doesn’t, all hell breaks loose and the world comes to a crashing halt. There are two types of citizens of the “paperless society.” There are obsessive people, like me, who insist on printing five copies of everything stored on the computer, thereby single-handedly destroying huge swaths of Spotted Owl habitat. Then there are people like Greg, who assume things will always be accessible. So TASI’s computers are down, taking with them the mailing list, the membership list, and Greg’s ability to figure out how to open the document with this month’s column. So Greg’s themes for this month are patience, tolerance and forgiveness. Those of you who have recently become members, we do appreciate your

support and we will acknowledge you — as soon as we figure out exactly who you are. Please be patient with us. Those of you who found the last ISSUE coming just a little late, we ask for your patience, as well. Those of you who have tried to email us, well, you know the rest. Hopefully, normal service will soon be resumed (although I’m not sure that is quite a good thing). Perhaps it is better to say that improved service is on the way. Those of you who attended the Tenants Show opening reception noticed that we are doing things a little different, all for your convenience and ours. The premises were given a bit of the old elbow grease over the Labor Day weekend, and now visitors to TASI can see it in all its shining glory. Thanks to everyone who came out to help. We still need some volunteers to help in the office. Nothing difficult, just answering phones and taking messages. If you have some time on your hands and want to help out, pop by and give us a hand. Well, I think that is all Greg wanted to say for now. Next month he should be back to writing in his own words — and will be late.

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Norma Harriman, pictured, and Marilyn Cribbs demonstrated basket weaving at TASI’s Summer Spree.

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TASI tenant Sandra Laurette, right, demonstrates how she uses styrofoam to make the molds for her metal sculptures. John Johnson brought his sewing machine to the Summer Spree to show how he makes quilts. Vicky Ellis, below, demonstrates how she uses heat to bind the pieces that comprise her decorative stained-glass angels.

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Whether making raku pots or just playing in the sand pile, the kids found a way to have fun at the Spree.

Also on display during the Spree was artwork by TASI tenants, including Cyndi Grimes, left, and Greg Busceme, below. The recetion for the annual Tenants Show followed the spree activities.

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A bevy of local artisans joined TASI’s tenants for the third annual Summer Spree on Sept. 10. Visitors were treated to demonstrations of everything from pottery to nail painting. And for the kids there was big pile of sand to play in. After all, isn’t art about having fun?

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Melissa Posey, left, sat around all afternoon doing her nails — but she was not goofing of, but making amazing miniature artworks.

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Around & About If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs.

The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE will continue its SATURDAY ART VENTURES series in October with sessions titled “Explore Photography.” The series offers opportunities for aspiring artists ages 5-14 to tap into their creative side. The photography workshop is Oct. 8, 15, and 22, is recommended for ages 8-14. Cost is $45 per session for League members and $60 for non-members. Photography students learn about cameras, make sun prints and explore techniques in color, black and white, and digital photography, as well as working in the darkroom. Materials are included. The November sessions are Arts & Crafts. Students will learn printmaking, clay, jewelry, mosaics and recyclable art. Kids will get a chance make their own holiday cards and more. Day projects will be offered for $20 each. Class sizes are limited, so register early. A $15 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve a space. For more information, call 409-833-4179 or visit their Web site at www.beaumontartleague.org. _______________ The ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS presents STEVE HODGES: ART WITH BOUNDARIES, Oct. 22-Jan. 15. An opening Reception for the exhibition will be held 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 21. This exhibition surveys the career of painter Steve Hodges. “In his role as art professor at Lamar University, Hodges is considered as much a philosopher as a painter,” AMSET spokesperson Janna Fulbright said. “His readings and writings on philosophy and aesthetics are only outnumbered by his drawings, paint-

ings and watercolors.” “Art With Boundaries” covers over 40 years of Hodges’ career and explores the mind of a painter who has held to the truth that an artist should think on and through his canvases. For more information, call 409-832-3432 or visit amset.org. AMSET is located at 500 Main in downtown Beaumont. _______________ The MENIL COLLECTION presents THE SURREAL CALDER, on display Sept. 30-Jan. 15. The collections Web site says “although Alexander Calder (1898-1976) exhibited with the Surrealists at various times, including the crucial 1936 “Surrealist Object” exhibition in Paris, his association with the group is rarely noted. Upon close examination, it is clear that Calder had strong surrealist origins with his work crossing paths with the movement in a variety of fascinating ways. The influence of Surrealism on Calder is evident in the sculptor’s emphasis on cosmic imagery, biomorphic and metamorphic forms—and in his wit.”

“The Surreal Calder” is curated by Menil adjunct curator of Twentieth Century Art Mark Rosenthal. “It is the first exhibition to explore the artist’s signature appropriation of unexpected, surreal qualities that often go unnoticed in his work.” The exhibition consists of nearly 60 objects, ranging from works on paper to sculpture, created between 1932 and 1947 (the theoretical end point of the Surrealist movement). Accompanying the exhibition will be a fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by Mark Rosenthal and an in-depth chronology drawing upon archival materials from the Calder Foundation. Also at the Menil is ROBERT GOBER: THE MEAT WAGON, on display Oct. 28-Jan. 22. Organized by Menil chief curator Matthew Drutt in collaboration with the artist, “Robert Gober: The Meat Wagon” will present both seminal and rarely seen works by Gober from the past decade in dialogue with objects from the Menil’s permanent collection. The exhibition is conceived as a series of three discrete environments installed in galleries that combine works by the artist with Surrealist, Black Americana, Spanish Colonial, and other objects. It will also present selected works by Gober in unconventional locations throughout the museum, creating a series of unexpected encounters. Part “intervention” and part critical reinterpretation of the museum as exhibition space, “Robert Gober: The Meat Wagon” explores issues as wide ranging as the artist as curator and the shifting meaning of objects within different display contexts. The Menil Collection is located at 1515 Sul Ross in Houston. For more information, call 713-525-9400 or visit the Web site at menil.org.

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‘More of a friend than a place’

Local Eagle Scout makes PSA, raises funds for TASI By Donna Rae Wisor

Michael Lyle, top, made a public service announcement for The Art Studio, Inc. as part of his requirements to become an Eagle Scout. In the process, he also raised $1,700 for The Studio’s coffers. TASI director Greg Busceme, above, accepted the check from Lyle on The Studio’s behalf.

Michael Lyle was seven years old when he made his first film. Today, he is distributing a Public Service Announcement to local televisionmedia, which he created for the Art Studio, Inc. as part of his Eagle Scout project. Just last year, the sophomore at Kelly High School formed his own production company, which he and his partner, Olivia Busceme, named Blue Chair Productions. Already they have several films under their belt, including an award-winning short film comedy called “Don’t Let Your Dog Do Drugs.” He said he didn’t do it without help from his friends (and cousins). “I wanted to promote The Art Studio mostly because of the work they do for at-risk kids,” he said. “TASI is more of a friend than a place. Mr. (Greg) Busceme is not like those gallery owners you can’t get a

hold of. You can always just talk to him and he’ll be nice. “It’s a cool place to go where you can talk to friends — almost like a coffee shop only you can take art classes.” The PSA message: “TASI has a place for you.” Lyle’s Eagle Scout project required him to organize and carry out a community service. So he sent out letters requesting donations to film a PSA for TASI. The response was overwhelming. “I raised enough to make the PSA and there was $1,700 left over to donate to TASI,” Lyle said. “He’s a good kid. I really appreciate his commitment. The donations he collected are no small thing,” said Greg Busceme, founder and director of TASI, said. Lyle engineered sound and lighting for the PSA, starring other life scouts from the Three Rivers Council including: Nicholas “Camp” Schwartz,

Michael Verde and Jared Munoz. Now, Lyle says he is more serious about film, even though most of his films are comedies. He has upgraded from the 8-mm camera he used in grade school to a digital video camera, using Final Cut Pro editing software on a Macintosh computer. He plans to go to film school one day and thinks California would be a great place to start. Other participants in Blue Chair Productions are Zach Celeste, Jerrod Munoz and John Lighty. “All my life I’ve been going to The Art Studio,” Lyle said. “On Saturday’s, my family would go to church, out to eat and then to the Studio.” Films produced by Blue Chair Production can be purchased in the TASI gift shop. Donna Rae Wisor is a journalist working for the Beaumont Journal

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Dimorphic

Melissa Anne is as dimorphic as her photographs. One minute she is a selfassured woman with conviction, and the next she is unsure, waiting for

Text by Tara Deckert • Layout by Andy Coughlan • Photos by Melissa Anne

someone or something to point her in the right direction. The following is among what she is sure of: She knows what she likes, dislikes, and wants to achieve when taking a picture. Pieces in her upcoming show “Images from the Mind of Melissa Anne,” which opens Oct. 1 from 7–10 p.m., are a testament to her artistic preferences. “It’s about making the image in the camera,” she said. “I don’t use computers. Every print that is in my show is a negative. That’s how it is, and I just like that.” Chaisson said she wants to experiment and push the boundaries of the film and images. This interest began when Chaisson, who has a BFA from Lamar University with an emphasis in photography, was a child. “I always had an artistic side and was the one walking around taking pictures of everything, my friends,” she said. “You know, with one of those disposable cameras. I kept saying to my friends, ‘One day you are going to want to remember this.’” Winning a photo contest in 1998 at Lamar in Orange spurred her on further with her art. “I started to think, ‘Hey, I can do this,” she said. So, she did, and though she has taken pictures of most anything a person can think of, she enjoys humans the most. “They are just so difficult, but I had to prove to myself I could take pictures of people” she said. “They are hard to work with, but they are so interesting.” “Dichotomy”, is a photographical study Chaisson did mostly of male artists that will be at her show. In the pictures, two images of the subjects’ faces appear, sometimes side-by-side, and other times superimposed. It causes a viewer to wonder about the stories behind the subjects themselves. “It’s two separate photos on one negative,” she said, “or multiple exposures on one. I’m trying to capture a beauty or different side of a person and say something about them, but not every-

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thing. There is always a mystery there, too.” Her experiences and people around her feed her artistic side. The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve exans have their “Twang,” the disOne experience, in particular, profound effect machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled tinctive vocal stylehad thata distinon her and her work. “Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle patguishes them from people from In 1992, Chaisson in “Twang” a wreck also that refers left her a that may or may not be a net. The machine is otherwas states. to intern coma for almost the five guitar months and with a broken pelvis. labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with sounds of Texas R&B Some doctors saidand shecountry. would never be able to go to colmonotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echolege, walk without a cane, orArt talkMuseum without of a slur. ing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada soundAt the “They should Southeast have neverTexas, said that,” she said. tracks of Kurt Schwitters. “Twang” is a “I admit, sometimes it takes me show a bit of longer to get things, but I The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey group contemporary decided that against all odds I wasfeaturing going to work keep by going.” Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is Texas sculpture There are some things, however, that she probably now dead. a dozen artists. understands better Texas than ismost. She understands and Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone both Western and accepts that life isSouthern, fragile and the and importance having with whom to play? It seems to connect with the cotton cowboys,ofand faith in oneself. a multitude of clashing cultures. If quintessentially American past-time — a simple “The wreck completely my perspective on game of catch. there is onechanged thing that defines life,” she said, “andTexas, I know that is fleeting. That Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls it is its everything indefinability. is why I take pictures“Twang,” — to record remember.” like life the and statetothat bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, People greatlylinks influence her work, too. completing a never-ending solitary game of catch. these artists, incorporates a “Prince Thomas Keith Carter (photography proplethora of styles and and forms. The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected fessors at Lamar University) have beautiful perspecAmong the strongest pieces on two display is “Loveboth the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood tives and views,” she said. “They are both Joey,” a study of friendship, loneliness and really loss byawesome itself. at what Powers. they do.” However, visitors at a later date may have seen Michael She said she appreciates the uniqueness of Thomas’ work, and that Carter has been one of her main motivators. Among the works “He would ask me why I was so hard on myself,” she featured in said, “and would tell me to remember this was my own “TWANG: world I was creating.” Contemporary She is also inspired by the works of many artists such Sculpture from as Dali and Francis Bacon. Texas,” While Chaisson knows exactly what she likes, who she on display likes, and where she has been, she is not nearly as certain through Sept. 26 about her style or where she is going artistically. at the Art “I want to get to the point where someone can see my Museum of pictures and know they are mine,” she said. “I am not Southeast Texas, there yet.” are, clockwise She sees her show, which takes place in the same from left, month her wreck occurred thirteen year ago, as a turning “E.B.” by point — a time to move into the future, to experiment, and Erick Swenson, to grow as a photographer. “Museum Bench” “The work there will be a retrospective of what I’ve by Chris Sauter, done in school,” she said. “It is also a monumental month “Two Paintings for me,” she said. “I am hoping that after the show I’ll be on pointed in the right direction. I want to know what’s a Rock” next.” by Bill Davenport and “Sell Me Something Brown” by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.

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the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a museum guard chased after them. This viewing emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playmate.” The same piece, but two games and, therefore, two different pieces. Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in the reactions of the viewer. Powers plays with our emotions and delicately balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of innocence. Another piece that demands viewer participation is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invited to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic

See TWANG on page 11

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Portrait workshop offers alibi for creativity Photography is many things to many people. For me it offers an alibi to make beautiful, strange or revealing images. Working for a publication gives me a reason to get in people’s faces, ask questions, and be more engaged with my surroundings. This is also one of the reasons Texas photographer Michael O’Brien enjoys photography. O’Brien says he was a shy young man when he discovered photojournalism. Even now he admits, “It was a way for me to connect to people.” It has served him well. His editorial portrait photography has been featured in Life, National Geographic, and Texas Monthly. He taught a class during Texas Photographic Society’s PHOTOTexas weekend symposium in Austin, Sept. 10-11. I jumped at the chance to learn from him because I admire his work. I have always had a compulsive habit of tearing my favorite photos out of magazines. It seems as though I grew up surrounded by piles of National Geographic. The distinct smell of the ink in its printed pages is as much a part of my memory as its stunning photos. When I ran across O’Brien’s series of portraits of the people of Australia, one popped out at me. The image was of a man and his dog on a motorcycle and I decided it was a keeper. Its subject was three-quarters lit, but what amazed me was the background. The

By MICHELLE CATE dark and moody clouds were bright enough to silhouette a large barren tree without overwhelming the foreground. Like all outstanding images it begged the question, “How did he do that?” In Austin I found myself, along with nine other students, watching closely as this portrait guru spilled his beans. To explain his technique in a nutshell, lets take for example his photograph of ZZ Top, which appears in his book “Faces of Texas.” The trio are in a barbershop, Dusty and Billy posed with scissors as they stand beside Frank sitting in a barber’s chair where it appears he has just shaved a large amount of hair that is now scattered on the floor. O’Brien’s trick is to meter the background to find that exposure (lets say f11) and shut down one stop (f16) so that it underexposes. He then uses a

large strobe light setup on the subject and meters to find the correct time (he already knows his aperture will be f16). Artists know that the eye goes to the lightest area of an image first, the guys in their leopard print coats in this case. With this method the background has been slightly subdued so the subject, the band, is the center of attention. Even without a strobe set up, the concept is the same. Train your eye to see light and it’s direction, and place your subject where you have a darker background and light in their eyes. Even simple things like having the subject turn their face left to right can allow you to take different shots because of the changes of light as it plays across the planes of their face. The faces of Texans seem to have a

particular nobility and wit when captured by O’Brien. It’s the charm of Texas and it’s people that brought him to shoot portraits in Texas for over two decades, he said. A collection of forty-two portraits are in his book and exhibition, “The Face of Texas.” O’Brien’s work will be on display in Austin at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Oct. 1 to Jan. 8. However, if you can’t make it to Austin, the exhibition will make it’s way to the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in January. If you’re looking for an excuse to go to Austin before then, this exhibit is the perfect alibi. It’s worth a visit even with the price of gas so high.

The photo of ZZ Top, above, by Michael O’Brien is featured in the book “Faces of Texas.” The photos of O’Brien at work, top, and at rest, left, were taken by Michelle Cate. The photo of Cate was taken by O’Brien during a workshop in Austin on Sept. 10-11.

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Blanton, Keith share grand prize at BAL show Ceramicist Linnis Blanton and photographer Sam Keith was named joint Best-In-Show winners at the Beaumont Art League’s membership show. The pair were awarded their prize at the show’s opening reception on Sept. 9 at BAL’s galleries at the fairgrounds in Beaumont. The prize carries with it what will be a two-person show in October, 2006.

First place went to Christina Thorne and second place was awarded to Clinton Jones. Honorable mentions went to Kathleen Boudreaux, Andy Coughlan, Trish Coughlan, Julie Denton, Robert Dodd, Forrest Goodhue, Shirley Peel McGraw, Joyce Philen, Patricia Daugherty Tatum and Randy Welborn. The winning artworks will be featured on a calendar, available from BAL in November for $15, which will raise funds for the league. For more information about the calendars, call 409-833-4179. The Beaumont Art League is located at 2675 Gulf Street in Beaumont. Linnis Blanton, left, and Sam Keith were named Best-in-Show winers of the 2005 Beaumont Art League Membership Show. Photos by Andy Coughlan

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Held the third Sunday of the month at The Art Studio beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and the format varies with open mic, guest readers or both.

Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer donors to TASI. Send typed works to: ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of ISSUE local authors. Poetry, short fiction, scholarly 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 works and opinion pieces may be submitted for or e-mail: review. All works must be typed or submitted on a issue.tasi@hotmail.com disk (using approved word processing software), or may be sent to TASI by e-mail. All works are Authors must submit a daytime telephone subject for review by our editor, and may be rejectnumber along with all submissions. Pen names ed or edited on the basis of grammar, spelling or are acceptable, but authors must supply real content. names for verification. All submitted works The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as aor The opinions expressed inthe “Thoughtcrime” become property of TASI, and whether rejected do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TASI, its chased accepted,after are not returned the author. ISSUE machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard them. Thistoviewing of Directors, staff, ora sense does of not“play,” notify of with rejection mail or telephone. “Joey”) against a wall on whichBoard is a large ArgyleISSUE’s pat- editorial emphasized thebymachine, like

If you are interested in being a featured reader for Thoughtcrime: The Reading, call Cathy Atkinson at 409-8385393. Thoughtcrime: The reading offers a forum for any poet who present exanswishes have to their “Twang,” the distheir original work in a nurturing tinctive vocalenvistyle that distinronment. guishes them from people from other states. “Twang” also refers to the guitar sounds of Texas R&B and country. The Stolen Stone At the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, “Twang” is a My daughter brought stoneofinto the house, groupashow contemporary a polishedTexas littlesculpture secret featuring work by a dozen artists. in the pocket of her frock, Texas is both Western and Southern, cotton and cowboys, and round and smooth and pink of clashing cultures. If a multitude but for the rarely freckled darkdefines there is one thing that that lay untouchably Texas, it is itsbeneath. indefinability. “Twang,” like the state that links these artists, a She thought the garden would not incorporates know plethora of styles and forms. what she had stolen from it – Among the strongest pieces on display is “Lovea small and blemished stone.and loss by Joey,” a study of friendship, loneliness Michael Powers. Yet, as the evening loomed, the flowers ached in wanting. Among the Both works girl and I could see their pain. featured in “TWANG: The sun had stopped atop the trees Contemporary Sculptureand fromstayed from beds below. The moment was unusual. Texas,” on display through Sept.clung 26 to low-slung leaves, Shadows at the Art and green grew slow to grey, until, Museum of it seemed at once – the end of day. Southeast Texas, are, clockwise The girl worried at the sill, fromwatched left, eyes “E.B.” by welled up with guilt. Erick Swenson, hands writhed wrinkles in her dress. “Museum Bench” by Chris Sauter, She begged me to go out. “Two Paintings Undone by such despair, I opened wide on a the Rock”door, I asked her, “Why?” by Bill Davenport and “Sellreply, Me she ran from me Without Something into the dim, dumb dirt, Brown” a fist held hard against a star. by Franco Mondini-Ruiz. In twilight, there, I saw her speak, and kneel, and bow, and touch the soft-tilled earth I’d worked.

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When back she came, her tears were mud.

Review and And all she said about the stone photos by was that the garden knew. Andy Coughlan Jesse Doiron

tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with monotonous The Voyeur regularity, with the gallery walls echoing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada soundtracks of Kurt Schwitters. he sits Themotionless “Joey” of the title refers to Joey atop a rock friend of the artist who is Mussacchio, a childhood now dead. warm winds Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone blowing across his back with whom to play? It seems to connect with the he sees every movement quintessentially American past-time — a simple on the horizon game of catch. he dreams Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls bouncing off two walls and back the machine, of birth and into deaths completing a never-endingand solitary game of catch. waits The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected for night’s shadow both the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood to sweep across him and itself. open the However, visitors at adoors later date may have seen to the gallery of gods where stars of infinite brightness dazzle him and he loses himself in the cold emptiness and stares into the pitch black where sanity is frozen in the icy nothingness of fear and desperate longing where lovers die for want of passion where mothers cry themselves to sleep for the loss of innocence too soon too soon far, far too soon and laughter paints a smiling facade over the ruins washed away in the flood

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a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playmate.” The same piece, but two games and, therefore, Want two different pieces. Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, You theamost original lips Powers hashave created performance piece reminiscent of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in I’ve ever seen the reactions of the viewer. and I plays wonder if our you emotions would and delicately Powers with take that as a compliment balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of innocence. or if those brown eyes would turn away from me Another piece that demands viewer participaYour hips are the ninth wonder of the world tion is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” and I’m fairly certain constructed that you feel the opposite Consisting of a crudely mailbox hanging on the wall,you visitors toshow the exhibit are invitwhich is why don’t them off ed to “mail” a as postcard from the Czech Republic much as I’d like Your stomach is the most comfortable pillow the verse on page 11 Seein TWANG and the laughter that resonates from it is so cute it makes me want to kill myself It doesn't seem like so long ago that I looked at you from here Jeff Dixon

The Hardest Regret A regretful word right off my lips On my conscience, replayed as it slips A regret so deep so strong, more so than a kiss Now anger and shame wrapped within my fist A plan assured to make you understand Infatuated with this plan me and you hand in hand The wish I could ofs and all the swearing No more laughs and no more sharing Just a weird look when you catch me staring

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still in the cool of the night air the lizard drinks in the solitude and swallows the sleeping children’s dreams Andy Coughlan

A flickering light that I can’t explain I took a turn and switched into a dangerous lane

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Troubled with construction and heavy rain I was captivated by “the now” and not “the end” A moment I would give back to be your friend All those laughs traded for salty tears Didn’t know that words could bring on such fear Didn’t know I’d look back at the laughs and cry Didn’t see regrets that left me asking why Cody Pastorella

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. COMMUNITY SURVEY The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) wants to know what you think! Please take a moment to complete this short survey to tell us your interests, help us better meet the needs of our community, attract more members, and determine the effectiveness of our programming and services. In order to make this survey reflective of the entire community, we’ll need a high level of participation. Please feel free to photocopy or request extra copies. And please be honest or even blunt! Your identity is not required, and we need to know your true feelings in order to remain viable. You may either submit your answers by e-mail to tracyd@artstudio.org or return a paper copy to The Art Studio, Inc., Attention: Surveys, 720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701-4424. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions, (409) 838-5393. Thank you in advance for taking the time to assist us.

I. Background Information Although some of these questions may be personal in nature, we ask to determine what types of populations we’re serving (or not!). 1. Ethnicity (indicate all that apply): ____African American ____Asian American ____Hispanic/Latino(a) ____Native American ____Pacific Islander ____White ____Other:_________________ 2a. Gender: ____Female ____Male

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3. Current income range: ____Under 11K/yr ____11K-24K/year ____24K-40K/yr ____40K-60K/yr ____60K-100K/yr ____100K+ 4. Highest level of education completed: ____High School ____Associates degree ____Bachelor’s degree ____Master’s degree ____Doctoral degree 5. Are you an artist? ____Yes ____No If yes, medium ____________________________ 6. How did you find out about TASI? ____Word of mouth ____Website ____Direct mail ____The ISSUE ____Media advertisement ____Other:_________________________ __________________________________ 7. Please indicate what types of activities you/your family have attended or participated in at TASI: ____Classes or Workshops ____Exhibitions ____Band Night ____Other: _____________________

8. Rank our activities,from 1 to 6, 1 being most beneficial to the community, 6 being least beneficial. ___Classes, Workshops ___Band Night ___Exhibitions ___The ISSUE ___Sales Gallery ___Affordable studio space __________________________________ __________________________________ 9. What activities or services would you like at TASI that we don’t have now? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 10. Is there anything at TASI that you feel is not beneficial to our community ? If so, what? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ II: Membership 11. Are you currently a member of TASI? ____Yes ____No 12. If Yes, what caused you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition (TASIMJAE) ____Attended an Adult Clay Class ____To sell your artwork in our Sales Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magzine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

13. If not, what might motivate you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition ____Attending a Class ____To sell your artwork in our Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magazine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 14. In the future, which of the following TASI activities will you be most likely to participate in? ____Classes or Workshops ____Band Night ____The ISSUE ____Exhibitions ____Sales Gallery ____Studio space ____Other: __________________________________ III: Education 15. How many classes have you attended at TASI? __________________________________ 16. What classes would you like to see offered at TASI? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

Mission Statement Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

PURPOSE The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

GOALS 1. 2. 3.

17. Please make any additional comments or suggestions about this survey below, or on an additional sheet of paper. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

18. If you would be willing to be contacted for follow up, please provide your name and a contact e-mail address or phone number on a separate sheet of paper. This identification is optional and will not be associated with your answers on the survey. Thank You!

For information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org

To present public exhibitions To provide educational opportunities To provide accessible equipment for artists To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people

OBJECTIVES 1. 2.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another class, but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter. So, it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make less. wire-wrapped jewelry. Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure you pay attention to some of the familiar classes. Salsa another acrylic painting class. Grace the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at INSIDE night is now on Wednesdays. Life Megnet is coming back in October the Studio for updates as we add • SUMMER SPREE IN PICTURES drawing has not been attracting the to do bookbinding. No photography even more classes to the list. • THOUGHTCRIME: FROM session,AREA but lookPOETS for it to return numbers it used to, so weMUSINGS will now this hold it every other week. in the future. Ren Brumfield, • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Greg Busceme is going to offer We are offering several new TASI education coordinator • IMAGES FROM THE MIND OF MELISSA ANNE a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: issue.tasi@hotmail.com same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new

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Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING KIDS CLAY MASK MAKING devoted to: providing opportunities for interacTuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. tion between the public and the Southeast Texas Aug. 31-Oct. 12 Sept. 18-Oct. 23 Sept. 16-Oct. 21 community of artists; furnishing affordable stu$115 ($95 for members) $75 $100 ($80 for members) dio space to originating artists of every medium; Explore the rich tradition of masks in the- You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically Beginning clay class introduces a variety of promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art in this fun and easy class. handbuilding techniques, preparation and ater. Create and decorate large-form masks forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art eduapplication of glazes, and the raku firing for performance or decoration using a vari- Instructed by Karen deMedrano. cational opportunities to everyone, of every age, process. ety of techniques from painting to collage. regardless of income level, race, national origin, Instructed by Katheryn Rogers. Imagination is the only limit. This six-week BOOKBINDING sex or religion. When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, course will also include tips on using your Fridays, 6-8 p.m. WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Southeast and Southwest s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions. 8-Nov. 12 masks in performance andTexas’ the history of Oct.Louisiana’ $110 ($90 for members) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. masks around the world. The individuals listed below have recently contributed to the life force of this art organization. PURPOSE Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Instructed by Andy Coughlan. this introductory class. $45 per session The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructed by Grace Megnet. Introduction to creating unique jewelry Volunteers provide educational opportunities between the using wire and beads. You will learn basic 1:30-3 We Saturdays, couldn’t do it p.m. general public and the community of artists and ADULT CLAY (MORNINGS) techniques and complete a bracelet or Sept. 11-Oct.16 without you! (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon anklet. Students will need to purchase DISTRIBUTION POINTS $95 ($75 for members) operating a non-profit cooperative to provide Twylia Altom, some materials separately, list available at Learn to express your own ideas and feel- Sept. 14-Oct. 14 DOWNTOWN studio space and exhibition space to working Royings Bares, THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN The Art Studio. with painter and art educator George $100 ($80 for members) ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 500 MAIN artists and crafts people, an area Brooke BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUMand to provide 1750 IH-10E Wentz.Boyett, You will explore brush techniques, This course is designed for the complete Instructed by Cindi Picou. BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN for group work sessions for those artists and Renacrylic Brumfield, (IN CITY HALL) paint mixing, and layering paint. novice at clay work. Students learn the BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, Greg Busceme, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN Supplies to be purchased separately. List basics of clay manipulation, glazing and LIFE DRAWING GROUP SETAC (INand JULIE ROGERS THEATER) STREET enthusiasm to each other. PEARL B.J.available Bourg, from the Studio. Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. @ FORSYTHE firing. SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY Bryan Castino, Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Instructed by Greg Busceme. CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE DOS AMIGAS GOALS 1590 FRANKLIN Melissa Chaisson, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 BASKET CLASS KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C Charmaine Costner, ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) $5 per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LU ART DEPARTMENT 1. To present public exhibitions Andy Coughlan, Uninstructed group creating studies of the LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 TOWN 2. To provideOLD educational opportunities Renee Coughlan, 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY human form, drawing from a different BANDO’S Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $32 to $50 BRAD’S PLACE 2306 HAZEL @ 7TH 3. To provide accessible equipment Yolanda Cuniff, CARLO’S RESTAURANT 2570 CALDER model each session. Step-by-step instruction in creating a dif- $150 ($130 for members) GREEN BEANERY 2121 MCFADDIN for artists Jesse Doiron, HAIRY BUSINESS SALON 2121 MCFADDIN ferent functional and decorative basket This course is designed for the complete JASON’S DELI 112 GATEWAY SHOP CNTR 4. & To provide peer feedback through associaHeather Eager, THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING KATHARINE CO. 1495 CALDER novice at clay work. Students learn the each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes. PIG STAND 1595people CALDER tion with other artists and crafts Elizabeth PIG STAND 3695 COLLEGE For moreFrench, information and to register, call basics of clay manipulation, glazing and Third Thursday of the month RAO’S BAKERY 2596 CALDER John Fulbright, Free firing. SIGN INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS 2835 LAUREL Emma at 337-527-5328. OBJECTIVES 2425 S 11TH Beth Gallaspy, Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt SUNRISE Instructed by Greg Busceme. SWICEGOOD MUSIC CO. 3685 COLLEGE CENTRAL/WEST END Marcus Hammons, original poems, rants, and stories. FOUNDRY WORKSHOP BASIC FOODS 229 DOWLEN 1. To present 10 art exhibitions per year Monica Hay, BIG D’S 2050 S MAJOR DRIVE Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Led by Guiseppe Barranco. EARLY BIRD CAFE 5955 PHELAN 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a Trishell Joffrion, GUITAR & BANJO STUDIO 4381 CALDER Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Dates to be announced KRISTY’S KORNER CALDER safe working environment 4285 Maribeth Jones, LOGON CAFE 3805 CALDER Sept. 8-Oct. 13 $100 (80 for members) THE MASSAGE INSTITUTE 2855 EASTEX FRWY, 3. To provide better access to artists SUITE for the1 D.J.InKava, (@ DELAWARE) per session ($5 LU students) this two-day workshop, you will design $10 NOVROZSKY’S public 4230 CALDER The Art Studio, Inc., in cooperation with Kroger grocery stores, Stephan Malick, THE OPEN BOOK 4245 CALDER Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and cast your original artwork in aluminum. Salsa, Merengue, is proud to offer the Kroger Share Card Program. 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and RED B4 BOOKS 4495 CALDER Marianna Measells, REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON Ages 15 and older. Limited to six partici- Rhumba. Here’s how it works: children’s classes THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS Sheila Molandes, pants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally. PARKDALE 5.NOBLE To develop and maintain public BARNES & 4153activities DOWLEN 1. Pick up a Share Card at TASI (if you don’t have one already) Elizabeth Pearson, RAO’S BAKERY 4440 DOWLEN with all sectors of the community 2. Bring the card with you each time you shop at Kroger Tim Postlewait, MID/SOUTH COUNTY LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR 3. Present the Card to the cashier before the cashier rings up your order. 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid Clint Ray, MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST 700 PROCTER PATSY’S HEMP CREATIONS 1221 NEDERLAND AVE artists in their work Katheryn Rogers, And that’s it! Each time you present the card, a percentage of your purchase is donated to TASI. JASPER GALLERY7. SQUARE LAMAR To provide a display retail outlet126for artists Jackie Stubblefield, s fast, simple and call an easy way to add some or much-needed funds TASI’satcoffers. So if you don’t For more information onIt’TASI classes, 409-838-5393 visit us on thetoweb www.artstudio.org ORANGE LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, ORANGE 8. To expand programming and activities with Gena Wilkinson, have a TASI Kroger Share Card, ask us for one, and if you have one already, USE IT! increased facility space Tom Wright.

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