FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2008

Contact: Marilyn Fenn

AUSTIN ROAD SHOW

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Five Austin artists take their show on the road, proposing five distinctive views of the weirdness of both life and the imagination. “Real and Imagined” will appear at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center from October 3rd, through October 29th, with an evening reception on Friday, October 3rd, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

At mid-career, these artists can point to rich and varied backgrounds and bodies of work. Jill Alo paints dreamlike images that, like dreams, can be both heavy and light, offering the viewer multiple layers of meaning. Her unexpected use of color conveys angst as well as humor. Linda Anderson’s paintings explore a lifelong interest in symbol and allegory. Integrating a classic decorative line with universal themes, her work invites and rewards repeated contemplation. Kathleen Claps’ quirky, often witty acrylic paintings reference a rich internal narrative and quietly challenge the notion of a benign and orderly world. Marilyn Fenn’s paintings explore the tension between abstraction and representation—exploring the luscious arrangements of paint on the surface of the canvas interacting with the illusion of the third dimension—to create vivid and compelling work. William Wahlgren’s canvases blend traditional glazing techniques with a minimal sensibility. Suggestions of subtly modulated skies or foliage create a rich yet monochromatic atmosphere of sheer imagination.

As a group, these artists represent a diverse array of mid-career accomplishments, from teaching to regional and national gallery representation and exhibition histories. For more information visit the Fort Worth Community Arts Center website at http://www.fwcac.com or call (817) 738-1938.

Blogging from the Right Side of the Brain Art Exhibit

Texas Kaos Presents Netroots Nation After Party and Art Exhibit
Hosted by Bay6 Gallery and Studios

Reception:
Saturday July 19th
7:00PM to 10:00PM
5305 Bolm Rd Bay6 Austin TX.

As the Netroots Nation conference winds to a close Saturday evening, we invite you to join us and Bloggers from across the nation at Bay6 Studios to ‘Kick Back and Kick it Up before We Kick ‘Em Out!’

Sponsored and hosted by Texas Kaos and Bay6 Gallery and located five minutes from the Austin Convention Center in East Austin, the event will feature music, food, drink and present a group art exhibition “Blogging from the Right Side of the Brain” featuring work by Texas artists Marilyn Fenn, Daphne Holland, Jack Howe, Darvin Jones, Mindy Kober, Sharon Kyle-Kuhn and Brooke Wilton.

For more information and direction see www.texaskaos.com, www.bay6studios.com

November 6, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Austin Studio Tour 2007
November 17th & 18th, 2007
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free and open to the public
http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/

info@eastaustinstudiotour.com

What: East Austin Studio Tour 2007

E.A.S.T. 2007 is the sixth annual arts event that celebrates the visual arts in east Austin. This year, more than 200 artists will be opening their studios throughout the east side for a free two-day event.

When: E.A.S.T. will take place Saturday, November 17th and Sunday November 18th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How It Works: On Saturday and Sunday, 113 studios throughout east Austin will open their doors to the public. Visitors can purchase art, learn more about an artist’s specific tools and techniques, watch a demonstration or simply talk with an artist about his or her recent work.

E.A.S.T. is a self-guided tour. Maps to all the studios will be provided, and visitors can use the E.A.S.T. website and catalog to select which studios they would like to see.

The E.A.S.T. catalog, a full-color book showing the work of every artist, will be available for purchase after November 1st. The price is $5, cash or check only. Locations include BookPeople, HalfPrice Books, Miller Blueprint, Big Red Sun, and d. Berman gallery. See the E.A.S.T. website at http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/ for a full list of locations.

E.A.S.T. began in November 2003 as an artist-run initiative designed to highlight studios and galleries located in east Austin. It has grown by leaps and bounds but retains its original mission—to encourage creative dialogue among artists and their peers, as well as between artists and their city.

For More Information: http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/ provides general E.A.S.T. information, locations for purchasing a catalog, and individual profiles and images for each participating artist. As well as a downloadable map for the tour.

For further inquiries, or to obtain press photos, please contact:
Big Medium (Bolm Studios): 512-385-1670
Joseph Phillips: 512-294-0884
Shea Little and Jana Swec: 512-217-2306

East Austin Studio Tour
info@eastaustinstudiotour.com
5305 Bolm Rd #12
Austin TX 78721

See E.A.S.T. 2007 participating artists (edited out of this copy of the press release).