Art Scene: Check out where to see an art exhibit
The Coastal Bend's vibrant arts community is offering several exhibits.
Art Scene: Check out where to see an art exhibit The Coastal Bend's vibrant arts community is offering several exhibits. Check out this story on caller.com: http://callertim.es/2pdJpxr
Corpus Christi Published 3:02 a.m. CT April 14, 2017
Corpus Christi artist Joe Pena examines the culture of food trucks illuminated as they are by the intimate light of ethnic identity in "Voracious Spaces," through May 13 at the Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport.(Photo: Contributed photo)
ART CENTER OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Meadows Gallery Exhibit
What: Three local art groups, South Texas Art League, Bay Area Art League and Art Association of Corpus Christi, will exhibit art in the Meadows Gallery.
Where: Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd.
When: Through April 29
Information: artcentercc.org
ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS
Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts
What: The Art Museum of South Texas will give a tour through America's greatest artists of the 19th and 20th centuries with its newest exhibition, "Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts."
Where: 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
K-SPACE CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary Art Month Corpus Christi Invitational
What: K Space Contemporary will host the works of Coastal Bend artists Kerstin Dale and Lenard Brown as part of the Contemporary Art Month Corpus Christi Invitational. Dale's plywood sculpture, which will be in the Main Gallery 1, is inspired by the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, where she is a rafting guide in the summers. Brown's drawings and paintings, which will be in the Main Gallery 2, combine African influences and American manmade objects.
Where: 415 Starr St.
Information: 361-887-6834, kspacecontemporary.org
Still Life with Sausage
What: K Space Contemporary will host the works of Coastal Bend artist and metal sculptor Jack Gron. The pieces are inspired by politics, pop culture and organized religions through the artist's perceptions. The works by Gron, the professor of fine arts in sculpture at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, include references from a variety of influences ranging from professional wrestling to sausage.
LA RETAMA CENTRAL LIBRARY
Chicas Bonitas
What: The all-female exhibition will feature works from more than 75 regional, national and Coastal Bend youth artists during Contemporary Art Month. Proceeds will benefit youth art camp scholarships and Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
Where: La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St.
PORT ARANSAS ART CENTER
Gals of the Gulf exhibit and First Friday reception
What: The exhibit "Gals of the Gulf," featuring work by artists Sarah Searight, Suzanne Balluck, Nancy Thyre and Debra Willbanks Williams will be on display and available for sale through April 28.
Where: 33 N. Alister St., Port Aransas
ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Voracious Spaces
What: Corpus Christi artist Joe Pena examines the culture of food trucks illuminated as they are by the intimate light of ethnic identity in "Voracious Spaces."
When: Through May 13
Where: 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport
Fantastic Garden
What: Carol Koutnik's show "Fantastic Garden" presents drawings, paintings and constructions revolving around the foundation of her Polish and Czech heritage.
SOUTH TEXAS BOTANICAL GARDENS & NATURE CENTER
Wildlife in Focus' photography competition
What: The Wildlife in Focus' photography competition will be on display at the Mary Hope Brennecke Nature Trail.
When: Through Sept. 30
Where: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE, JOHN E. CONNER MUSEUM
Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad Exhibit
What: The Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad exhibit consists of 150 photographic images relating to the Hispanic people of South Texas and their culture. The images were collected during the second phase of Mi Familia,-Mi Comunidad, which focused on documenting the oral histories of South Texans. There will be an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.
Where: John E. Conner Museum, 905 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave., Kingsville
Information: 361-593-2849 or 361-593-2599
TREEHOUSE ART COLLECTIVE
Stephen Fisher Exhibit
What: The Treehouse Art Collective is hosting a reception Friday, April 7, 6-8 p.m., for photographer Stephen Fisher. Stephen's photographs on canvas and metal will be featured for the month of April. Live music, wine and hor d'oeuvres.
When: Through April 30.
Where: 309 N. Water St., Suite D
Information: 361-882-4822; www.treehouseartcc.com
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