the 'VALA Gallery' in the Cotton Mill of McKinney is pleased to present:

"FACES" of VALA
 Nov. 30th 2018 through Jan 6th 2019

Show Opening Reception will be on Dec. 7th  6-8pm
in the Historic Cotton Mill of McKinney
610 Elm St. McKinney TX 75069

Texans For The Arts Exectuive Director, Ann Graham visits with Rising Arts Leaders of Lubbock about their power to create change through the arts. The conversation will be through the political lense as we gear up for mid-term elections and the Texas legisilature session of 2019. 

“Are The Arts For Everyone?"
Thursday, October 19th, 7-9ish pm
5 & J Gallery, CASP
BYOB.
 
As a group of vested, interesting people, we’ll discuss:
 
 
·      In the United States in the 21st century, are the arts for everyone?
·      How do you define “the arts?”
·      How can we create a pipeline into the arts that is accessible to everyone?
·      Who accesses the arts in your community and in what ways?
·      Does “art” or “arts” include everyone? Is the term too loaded or divisive to be useful?

Join Austin Emerging Arts Leaders for a panel discussion on how to maintain balance in your life in the arts when you are "wearing a lot of hats" by playing different roles in an organization, juggling freelance with full-time jobs, and working around the clock. 
Moderated by EAL Board Member and co-founder of Story Bar, Erin Hallagan

Come join us in Boerne as we celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with the first annual Boerne Books and Arts Fest.  Located on the beautiful grounds of the Patrick Heath Public Library, we will have performances, artists, authors, demos, and panels for a variety of disciplines.  The fest is a one-day event on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 10a - 5p.  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoerneBookFestival/

Symphony Musicians of Fort Worth present A Family Christmas Concert
Sunday, November 27 at 4:00pm
Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth TX
Featuring Guests: Ron Spigelman, Conductor; Briggett Rideau, Vocalist
Community Partners: Save Our Symphony Fort Worth and WFAA Santa's Helpers
Purchase tickets at eventbrite or at the door:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-fort-worth-family-christmas-concert-tickets-29263756684?aff=es2

The BFA program at the Southwest School of Art will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 17th from 10am to noon beginning in the RHR Lecture Hall. The Metals Studio will be doing a demonstration for prospective students. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by or share with any student that is interested in pursuing a degree in art. Here is the link to the Facebook events page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1269786036379033/.

7:15 a..m. - Box Office Opens
7:45 a.m. - Stadium Gates Open

VSA Texas invites you to a free event featuring Veteran artists and writers!
Reading and Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 7:00-8:30 pm

VSA Texas’ Distinguished Artist Veteran program
& the Austin Public Library‘s Aural Literature program presents:
The Re-Integration Project:
a writing and art collaboration for Texas Veterans
Listen to readings by veteran writers who recently completed writing classes with VSA Texas
View art by veteran artists from around the state

LEVEL GALLERY (formerly WAAS Gallery) is proud to present a special collaboration between legendary artists Jim Evans (TAZ) and Richard Duardo titled “The Art of the Pop Portrait” (circa 1984-1989) this spring. On view from Feb. 20 through April 2, the collection will be complemented by functional sculptures and furniture created by Lincoln Innovation Award-winning designer/artist Dakota Pratt.
 

For our October Creative Conversation, we are talking about the transition from emerging leader to experienced leader. Is it a matter of skills, confidence, or a bit of both? Our panel of arts professionals will give insight into the moment that they decided to take their careers to the next level. Whether you're thinking about a career change, anxious to advance, or just unsure of your path, this session will give you plenty of food for thought.

Like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon, we all aspire to one day emerge and take our place among the leaders of our community, industry, or artistic discipline. But how do you know when it is your time to emerge?