Organic Dissolution

Susan Beiner

March 21 - April 26, 2013

 

About the Artist

 

Susan Beiner received her MFA from The University of Michigan, and BFA from Rutgers University in New Jersey.  Currently, she teaches at Arizona State University. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has received several awards and residencies. Susan's ceramic work has been exhibited at The Mint Museum of Craft and Design; NC, Holter Museum of Art; MT, Princessehof  Keramiekmuseum; Netherlands, Wustum Museum of Fine Art; WI , San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts; CA,  as well as numerous galleries and universities around the country.

Britain's Dinners and Texan Meals

Damaris Booth

March 21 - April 26, 2013

 

Art League Houston (ALH) is pleased to present Britain's Dinners and Texan Meals, a solo exhibition by British ceramic artist Damaris Booth in conjunction with the National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference. The exhibition explores the unique cultural relationship that Britain and Texas have with themes of food through a series of sixteen photo-infused ceramic plates that depict the 'leftovers' from ten Texan meals and six British dinners, which the artist made and ate over the past month. "Having been brought up with the tradition to always 'clean my plate' I have acquired a fascination with leftovers.  I am intrigued by how food can be rapidly transformed from being necessary and desirable to unwanted and repulsive." 

 

Texas dishes include: Chicken Fried Steak, BBQ Beef Brisket, Cheese Enchiladas with Chile con Carne, Meatloaf, King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies, Fried Chicken, Gumbo, Texas Chile and Tacos.

British meals included: Curry, Chinese, Roast Dinner, Fish 'n' Chips, Bangers 'n' Mash and Pizza.

 

Flight, the day I began to disappear

Jessica Fortier Kreutter

March 21 - April 26, 2013

 

 

About the Artist

 

Jessica Kreutter received an MFA from The University of Tennessee in 2010. For ten years previous to graduate school, she worked as an artist and art teacher in Portland, Oregon. Recently, she has exhibited at Pirate: Contemporary Art, Mütter Museum, Seattle Design Center and the Fort Collins Museum of Art, as well as, in group exhibitions in Philadelphia, Washington, Houston, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina and Colorado. She has been a resident artist at ART342, Vermont Studio Center, Anderson Ranch, PlatteForum, The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Caldera and The Oregon College of Art and Craft. Recently, she has gained a new appreciation for pigeons and ice sculptures.

 

THE MARTY: A MONTROSE ART PARTY

DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST OR ARTWORK

Co-Chaired by Karee Laing and Bobby Bass

6 - 9 PM Friday, May 3 2013

 

Art League Houston (ALH) is excited to invite the public to our annual fundraising event The Marty: A Montrose Art Party, on Friday, May 3, from 6 - 9 PM. The event benefits ALH's Healing Art Program, which provides free art instruction and supplies to adults living with serious illness and physical disabilities. Entry to the event is free.

 

This year's costume theme is Dress as Your Favorite Artist or Artwork so get ready to be creative!!! A photo booth will be on-site ready for you and your friends to have fun with!

 

The event will feature a live DJ spinning tunes, delicious treats from Whole Foods, beer from Saint Arnolds Brewing Company and a special event-inspired cocktail dubbed "The Andy Warhol". 

 

The event will feature a selection of artwork for sale by Healing Art artists in the Main Gallery, as well as an exciting silent auction featuring jewelry, dinner at Uchi, Symphony, Opera and Alley tickets to name just a few. A portion of the artwork and concession proceeds will help support ALH's Healing Art program.

 

Please join us in supporting this unique and valuable program, while enjoying the opportunity to purchase amazing artwork at affordable prices!

 

About Art League Houston's Healing Art Program

 

Founded by Houston artist Patrick Palmer in 1990 and hosted by Art League Houston, The Healing Art program was created for adults living with HIV+/AIDS. In 1995, ALH provided additional Healing Art classes to serve adults living with other severe illnesses including cancer, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and physical disabilities. The ALH Healing Art program is the only one of its kind for adults in Houston, outside of hospital or clinical settings. ALH Healing Art classes are offered free of charge. ALH teaching artists Kermit Eisenhut and Emily Sloan instruct Healing Art students in painting, collage, drawing, and mixed media. In addition, ALH provides Healing Art students with opportunities to exhibit and sell their art each year.

 

 

To register, click here or call 713-523-9530. 

Art Camp at Art League Houston's Kids Studio provides children with creative, fun ways to engage their imaginations through visual art activities. Each session, held annually during the summer break, is taught by one of Art League Houston's outstanding teaching artists. As kids create art, they will explore ideas, learn arts vocabulary, and experiment with a variety of arts media. They will reinforce critical thinking skills while fostering confidence and creativity. Most of all, they will have fun! Art League Houston provides all art supplies, a camp T-shirt, and snacks. Campers must bring a sack lunch each day. 

 General Registration (April 15 - May 31):

  

This upcoming summer, twelve students will be awarded the opportunity to attend one week of Summer Art Camp at Art League Houston (ALH) for free through the Gertrude Barnstone Scholarship Program. Applicants must be between the ages of 5-12, have a demonstrated interest in visual arts, have a financial need for assistance, and have participated in ALH's ArtBound! program during the 2012-2013 school year. Summer Art Camps provide children with creative, fun ways to engage their imaginations through visual art activities.