Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Weekly Newsletter from Houston Curator




Buy Original Artwork from Local Artists!  
Buy something handmade with love!
Original Artwork by Geraldo Saenz
What's Above Your Sofa?
Large Scale Artwork Exhibition & Sale at St. Luke's UMC in River Oaks

Artists Meet & Greet - Sunday, September 8, 10am - Noon

Large Scale artwork ready to take home and freshen up your surroundings! Let's make a change to your living room and display a new original piece of artwork by some of Houston's finest artists. Sept. 2 - Sept 30 with a preview on Sunday, Sept. 1 following worship and an Artists Reception on Sunday, Sept. 8, following the 8:45 AM service (10am - Noon). Many different media to chose from, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil Paintings, Collage, and more...

Participating Artists:
Laura Roux
Julie Clifton
Michele Collins
Jose Masis Oliver
Candis Smith
Richard S. Hall
Joy Hilley
Gerardo Saenz
Jose Madrigal
Suzanne Buckland, Curator

St. Luke's is located at 3471 Westheimer, Houston, 77027 and is open daily 8am - 8pm.
Curator Randy Murrow will be happy to assist you with your purchases, Contact Randy at (713) 402-5122.


Artist Julie Clifton
Julie Clifton will bedazzle Sean Anthony Salons in September

Sweet irony is knowing your art made of cake and frosting will be devoured by frantic partygoers. 
For the 42 years Julie made cakes, this was her reality. Though she loved delighting her clients, the short life span of her creations left only pictures and memories. 
When Julie found herself with free time the art poured from her fingers like water. First, the layered photo collages showed her unique vision. Next, the intricately layered pen and ink in black and white revealing the depth of her natural talent.  Now, Julie is exploring collage art using repurposed jewelry, silk and velvet. With her heart and mind she shows us how these luxurious girly things can continue to delight.  It's impossible to absorb every detail of Julies collages on the first viewing.  Her expert use of space and movement dazzles. The twists and folds of the fabrics cause light to dance and shimmer on their surface. Julie has juxtaposed the jewelry and finery of old into the millennial art of NOW. She's given these discarded items a new life and a new story.  In return,  they have given her a new purpose and passion

Julie will be the featured artist at Sean Anthony Salons, 3300 Chimney Rock, Houston, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14

Artists Opportunities

Artists: Looking for a space to have a solo show?

I'm currently seeking a few select artists who are interested in solo exhibitions at Sean Anthony Salons, 3300 Chimney Rock. You must have a catalog
of at least thirty pieces, coherent in style in a variety of sizes, family friendly, for sale, and committed for at least 30 days . Artists will be chosen by Suzanne Buckland and Sean Anthony. I currently have September, October and the remainder of  2019 open. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work during the holiday shopping months. Email me at confident_realm@yahoo.com for more information. Please include your website.     
I have two additional venues recently available for smaller solo exhibitions, Memorial Fine Watches (Memorial & Dairy Ashford area) and Family Hair Braiding on Chimney Rock. Email me for details.
Call to Artists: It's a Jungle out There! - Animal inspired Artwork at Eliana's
Seeking Animal or Jungle inspired artwork. to be exhibited and sold at Eliana's, 2033 Post Oak Blvd. Sept. 18 - Oct. 16. Tbis is a great venue to get your artwork seen. Over 100 patrons per day visit Eliana's, in the Galleria Area. There is an installation fee of $20 per piece for the entire month. Eliana's charges 25% commission on sales. All sizes accepted. Please email digital images to confident_realm@yahoo.com by Sept. 15 to enter.  
   


Original Artwork by Suzanne Buckland
A Note from Suzanne

I have been very honored to be part of the Houston Visual Art Community for over 15 years and to have participated and curated in many wonderful exhibitions throughout our great city. I'm always seeking new opportunities for local artists to get their art out before the public eye and show off their talents. I've always been an advocate of group art exhibitions in public and commercial spaces, taking art out to the people. I hope you can attend the receptions and patronize the businesses who assist the artists by showing and selling their artwork.