Art Valet

We Are Friends – Dance Party!

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A couple of months back I interviewed Claire Drennan. See Furniture Bank Art Gallery Virtual  https://www.instagram.com/wearefriendshou/ Claire and friend Eepi Chaad had planned to attend The Market at Sawyer Yards a few months back and then – you know what hit the fan. They are worth following! I guarantee you’ll smile!

The Ripple Effect

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Art Valet Extra! Winter Street Studios #C6 has become a series! I didn’t visit Holly & Chrissy in person for this column but I do have some images of their heart art that didn’t run in the paper. Also, some links to other Art Valet columns featuring these talented women, including studio mates. I haven’t … Read more

Gaston Carrio Extra

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From THE LEADER: Carrio challenges himself to move forward I visited Gaston at his studio because he had just won his third bench project from The Woodlands Arts Council. It’s a big deal! The bench is big too! The link above is to my interview with Gaston in my column, Art Valet, in The Leader … Read more

Furniture Bank Art Gallery Virtual Opening

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Thursday, June 25th, 6 PM – 7 PM Online Event Hosted by Houston Furniture Bank The ‘Art for All’ art auction is LIVE! https://www.32auctions.com/ArtForAll2020Help inaugurate the Houston Furniture Bank Art Gallery, provide beds to children in need and support Houston artists ❤️ Link to my story in The Leader about the Furniture Bank. Read it here. Each … Read more

Opening Reception for Stacy Gresell

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Thursday JUNE 25th 5 PM – 8 PMPerimeter Art Houston 2365 Rice Boulevard, Suite E, Houston, Texas 77005 Link to my interview in The Leader with Stacy. Read it here. (Jan. 2020) https://www.facebook.com/events/697263210818994/

Remembering a Mentor & Friend

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Macario Ramirez, of Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery, passed away June 10. My thoughts and from friends that I asked to contribute are below The Leader article links. Heights cultural icon Ramirez dies at 86 Macario (Mister to me) Ramirez passed away June 10. A tremendous loss for many communities. The shop he and his wife … Read more

A Teacher’s Farewell to Students

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Artist Jackie McClure attends both my art markets. She’s a full-time art teacher and made this video to share with her students at the end of the 2020 school year. I just think it’s such a cool and inspiring way to end what must have been a very bittersweet year for students. Enjoy.

Joe Aker’s Exhibit Vandalized.

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A volunteer removes a damaged metal print.

In my February 18, 2020 column I wrote about a new exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral. It was to be part of FotoFest. The exhibit is outdoors and was damaged during protests downtown recently. The destroyed panels will be replaced. Link to the original story in The Leader here. Details from Kiki Neumann on Facebook … Read more