The Arts Tonight: Houston

"Proof" by Elaine Duigenan

"archaeololgy"

Photographer, Elaine Duigenan opens at De Santos Gallery, January 10th, 2009; 6-8 PM; 1724 Richmond Ave, Texas 77098.

"The Divide" oil on canvas 24"x36" by Kevin Peterson

"Boundaries"

Kevin Peterson opens at Nau-Haus Gallery, January 10th, 2009 6-9PM, 223 E. 11th Street, Houston, Texas, 77008.

"Jesus Saves-Send Money" mixed media, neon, by Patrick Johnson.


"Beware of the Gods"

Patrick Johnson opens at Redbud Gallery, January 10, 2009, 6-9PM, 223 E. 11th Street, Houston, Texas, 77008.

Splendiculous

Bill Hailey at G Gallery, January 10, 2009, 6-9PM, 301 E. 11th Street, Houston, Texas, 77008.

"Catch Me... If You Can!"

"A mystery thriller with enough twists to keep the audience guessing until the very end;" Saturday January 10, 2009, Performance at 8:00 PM. Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd., Houston, Texas 77008. UpStage Theatre.

Gallery Hopping in the Heights

Kelly Moran is a Houston based artist specializing in polymer photogravure, etching and linoleum handmade printmaking. Above are some of her polymer photogravure pieces currently on exhibit at Texas Collaborative. Kelly collects vintage items such as wallpaper and fabrics and places out-of-context figures within that milieu, creating interesting tension.


Redbud Gallery

Yousef Balat's "What Do You Dream About?" is on display at Redbud Gallery, Houston Heights through October 26, 2008.


G Gallery

Artist: Dixie Friend Gay

Artist: Sharon Kopriva

Artist: Linda Hickerson-Hofheinz

At G Gallery, Houston Heights, it was " Ladies Night Out" with artists: Kelly Alison, Carter Ernst, Dixie Friend Gay, Linda Hofheinz, Sharon Kopriva, Whitney Riley, Wendy Wagner and Lillian Warren. The show runs through October 26, 2008.

Nau-Haus

Rick Bartow's "Classic Fall" is at Naü-haus Art Space, Houston Heights, through October 26, 2008. Powerful is an adjective that is often applied to Bartow's work; however, there is also the presence of a poignant vulnerability. This is a must see exhibit.

Mummy Dearest

Sharon Kopriva's paintings and sculptures have been exhibited on almost every Continent and are in numerous museums and private collections around the world.

A visit to Sharon Kopriva's studio leaves one with the feeling of having stumbled into an ancient catacomb filled with remains of spiritual souls who have brought along their sacred relics. It is not an experience you will forget and neither will you forget the inhabitants you meet there.

Barbara, a fellow art patron and I ran into each other at an exhibit one evening at Redbud Gallery. As is customary at such events, we wandered down a hallway into Sharon's studio to see what works were in progress. "I wonder where Sister Mary Purity is tonight," Barbara said.

"I haven't seen her around," I answered. Neither of us seemed to realize that we were speaking of a paper-mâche/mixed media sculpture and not an actual person. This bespectacled being, seated in her small white chair, wearing her white habit, had been an engaging regular at gallery openings.

Now I must find out what has happened to our little nun, Sister Mary Purity. I trust that she has found an interesting museum or a welcoming home. As she likes parties, hopefully there will be many for her to attend.

Highlights of "White Linen Night in the Heights," Houston, Texas

The Iconic Houston Heights Theater
(for Sale)

This couple just met. His opening line was, "I've noticed that you've got the most wonderful personality."(Though, that's not what I saw him looking at!)

Naü-haus Gallery: First Anniversary

Painting by Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak

Art Patron viewing works by Chris Hedrick

Sculpture by Joyce Harlow

Art Patrons viewing works by Scott Woodard

Painting by Scott Woodard

Sasha Milby at Redbud Gallery

I just thought this beautiful redhead looked stunning against the red walls, contrasted with the strong faces in the paintings by Sasha Milby.

J. Todd Allison at G Gallery

Lynn Culp's Dog Portraits at Heights Antiques on Yale

See more of Lynn Culp's dog portraits here.

I couldn't resist showing you the portrait of the dog named "Annie."

Megan Salch, Author of "100+ Activities for Houston Kids"
Book Signing at Heights Antiques on Yale

Megan Salch, author and the Queen of Kids' Activities. You can buy her book here.