Archway Presents Kevin Cromwell's Deep Space Communication

Archway Gallery presents
Deep Space Communication

Featuring Recent Paintings and Prints by Kevin Cromwell

Exhibition             October 6 – November 1, 2018

Opening Reception

DATE:                    Saturday, October 6, 2018

TIME:                    5 – 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION:           Archway Gallery,
2305 Dunlavy,
Houston, Texas 77006

Complimentary Valet Parking
& Light Refreshments

Archway Gallery presents Deep Space Communication,  featuring recent paintings and prints by Kevin Cromwell, on view October 6 – November 1, 2018.

The artist will be at the opening reception to visit with guests on Saturday, October 6, from 5 – 8 p.m., and will discuss his work in a talk at 6:30 p.m. He will be giving an additional talk on Sunday, October 14. The talk will include exploration of source text and images for the show. The artist will print a new original work during the talk, and he will discuss the impact of printmaking on his work.

With a sketchbook and something to drink, Kevin Cromwell ponders on ideas of space, connection, and communication. The artist has always been interested in space and has been recording the experience of travel through that dark sea on this blue-green planet. Without access to a celestial bathysphere dropped into the depths, he restricts his records to views of pin-pricked surface and the planet. He hopes that one day we will be able to communicate with others in the greater community and, like all explorers, he tries to cultivate a love of mystery and an openness to the unknown. This is counter to the belief that we have all the knowledge, and that we should automatically define and bind all things.

As a child, Kevin could walk out his front door at night and look up to see the Milky Way crossing the sky. Viewing that wonderous sight in the nighttime sky is no longer possible for many. We have sacrificed our connection to the greater universe in order to illuminate and define the shadows around us. This loss of connection and mystery forms the tapestry wherein Kevin pins the record of his current work.

ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY  Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30-member artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting member artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m.  In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments.  With 30 artist-members, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Facebook.

Archway Gallery: Able's Transparent Opens Sept. 1 / Reception Sept. 8

Archway Gallery presents Transparent,  featuring recent collages and paintings by Barbara Able, on view September 1 – October 4, 2018.

The artist will be at the opening reception to visit with guests on Saturday, September 8, from 5 – 8 p.m., and will discuss her work in a talk at 6:30 p.m.

Able's new body of work, Transparent, is a series of paintings and collages that utilizes transparency in various ways. Her new collages were inspired by Robert Rauschenberg "combine" paintings. Rauschenberg created the term to describe works of art in which he "combined" various objects on the surface, creating a hybrid of painting and sculpture. The hybrid motifs that Able uses include photographic images, patterned papers, and fragments of watercolors. These are layered on the surface and then overlaid with transparent film containing additional images that reflect on the surface below. Able's photographic images include portraits of Raschenberg and Marilyn Monroe, as well as characters painted by Vincent Van Gogh.

Able's landscape and figurative paintings are created using transparent layers of color. She uses a wash technique that results in a semi-transparent, air-brushed background upon which she applies images with brushstrokes of rich color. The landscapes range in subject matter from the gardens of Versailles to Degas images seen at the Denver Art Museum to various Houston locales. Able's figurative paintings depict Degas's bronze scultures of ballerinas and reflections of museum attendees.

According to Able, Tranparent was also inspired by a childhood fascination with her grandmother's stereoscope. A stereoscope is a device created in the mid-twentieth century that allows simultaneous viewing of two photographs of the same scene taken at slightly different angles, creating the illusion of depth. Able, who was already painting and drawing at a young age, was fascinated by the mystery of a flat image being transformed into a three-dimensional one. Her recent collages and paintings emphasize depth and three-dimensionality.

This is Able's third one-person show at Archway Gallery, where she has been a member since 2013. She has a B.F.A. in studio art from the University of Texas and has done post-graduate studies at Art League Houston and privately with nationally known artists.

ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY  Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30 member artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting member artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m.  In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments.  With 30 artist-members, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Facebook.

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Archway: Final Week of Juried Exhibition & Closing Reception THIS Saturday

You're Invited!  

July 7 - August 2, 2018

Closing Reception & Late Night Pie THIS Saturday, July 28th

6-9 PM

Tenth Annual Juried Exhibition

Charity Partner RESCUE BANK Pet Food Drive

JUROR DIANE GRIFFIN GREGORY

RECORD-SETTING NUMBER OF 2-D and 3-D ART RECEIVED

FOR ARCHWAY GALLERY 10^TH ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW

Nearly 300 pieces were submitted for the 10th Annual Archway Gallery Juried Art Show, benefiting Rescue Bank, an organization which provides pet food and supplies to area shelters.   The open-themed show saw a variety of 2-D and 3-D art submitted, but ultimately 62 pieces were selected for display.  Winners and honorable mentions were announced at a reception at the gallery on July 7 and all are on display until August 2.

Selected juror, Diane Griffin Gregory, commented, “Houston is a creative community and this show is every bit a reflection of that.”  She continued, “I hope gallery visitors will enjoy the show’s whimsy, sculptures, landscapes, and the many forms of creativity on display, which I felt were an overwhelming reflection of all of the collection,” said Griffin.

First place was awarded to Betsy Evans for her ceramic sculpture Trojan Goat. Evans received a $500 cash award with guest artist privileges for one month at Archway Gallery.  Second place was awarded to Judith R. Shamp for her mixed media collage, Generous Sufficiency, & third place went to Habibah Haugstad for her 3D work, Songs from My Childhood.  Five Honorable Mentions were also awarded (see exhibiting artists below).

Archway Gallery began its juried exhibition series in 2009 to broaden opportunities for artists and to support local nonprofit organizations, donating 50% of the proceeds to a community partner.  This year the gallery is partnering with Rescue Bank, a Signature Program of GreaterGood.org, which collects and delivers donated pet food and supplies to the animal rescue community through its regional affiliates. There are no formal pet food banks for families in the Houston area.  Rescue Bank, through its mission, has delivered more than 250 million meals to pets since 2011.  Donations are needed to help area organizations maintain an emergency supply of pet food in advance of hurricane season. Starting July 17, Archway Gallery will also host a pet food drive and is seeking donations of pet food through July 28.  Donations can be dropped off at the gallery during normal business hours, Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  To see a list of needs visit @archwaygallery on Facebook.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS
	Daria Aksenova	Don Golden	Victoria Pierson
	Homer Allen	Julia Goloshubin	Page Piland
	Janet Bodin	Justin Earl Grant	Mickey Redus
	Tania Botelho	Leslie M. Guzman	Carol Rensink
	Allen Bourne	Brett G. Hall	Emily Rensink
	Debbie Bradley (HM)	Habibah Haugstad (3rd)	Janet Reynolds
	Nancy Bryant	Rhonda Holleman	Diane Rosaz (HM)
	Gloria Choukeir	Sandra Jacobs	Hilda Rueda
	Dianne Curtis	Rocky Kneten	Tim Schneider
	Mark Dean	Rhonda Lanclos	Wanda R. Sdao
	David Delgado	Joan Laughlin	Judith R. Shamp (2nd)
	Lina Delgado	Juan Mejia	Susan Sheets (HM)
	Jose Dennis	Rikki Mitman	Marlene Slobin
	Karen Eisele	David Olivares (HM)	Robert Straight
	Betsy Evans (1st)	Keddy Ann Outlaw	Alice Van Farowe
	Chris Fitzgerald	Anthony Pabillano	Matt Walker
	Margaret Footit	Daniela Pasqualini	Gary Watson (HM)
	Denise Giordano	Don Petrey	Sheila Zeve

For information on upcoming Archway Gallery shows visit www.archwaygallery.com

Archway: Bring Your Entries on July 2 or 3 / Reception on July 7

 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Archway Gallery presents Tenth Annual Juried Exhibition

Benefiting Rescue Bank

Group Show            July 7 through August 2, 2018

Awards Ceremony and Reception

DATE:                   Saturday, July 7, 2018

TIME:                   5 – 8 p.m.; Juror Remarks and Prize Distribution 6:30 p.m. 

                                            

Diane Griffin Gregory 2018 Juror

LOCATION:           The Front Space at Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, Houston, TX 77006

Complimentary Valet Parking

Area artists are invited to apply to Archway Gallery's Tenth Annual Juried Competition, benefiting Rescue Bank. Entries may be delivered on July 2 or July 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Archway Gallery to be judged by Diane Griffin Gregory. 

Awards Ceremony and Reception:  

July 7, from 5-8 p.m., Archway Gallery; Award Presentation by Juror at 6:30 p.m.

 

Archway Gallery is honored to present its Tenth Annual Juried Exhibition, an opportunity for area artists and non-members of the gallery to participate in an exhibition of works in the beautiful front gallery.  Each year a prominent juror selects works by local artists for the month-long exhibition, and sales support a nonprofit organization chosen by the gallery members. Artists may enter one or two works for the entry fee of $30. Prizes include generous cash awards. The first-prize winner will also receive a month's guest artist hanging privileges at Archway Gallery.  

Interested artists can get entry information and forms on the gallery's website, ArchwayGallery.com. 

This year's juror is Diane Griffin Gregory, a consultant, coach, curator, and owner of Diane Griffin Gregory Consulting offering professional assistance to individual artists and to the non-profit sector. A founding partner of Caslin Gregory & Associates, Consultants for Arts and Culture, between 2010 and 2017, she curated dozens of painting and photography exhibitions including numerous FotoFest shows. Her work with Houston Methodist over a 12-year period included curatorial duties and the preparation of printed exhibition materials. From 2000 - 2005, she was Administrative Director at Houston Center for Photography. She held various positions at Art League Houston from 1992 – 2000, including Interim Executive Director. Diane Griffin Gregory has been a practicing visual artist since 1985, and her paintings, ceramics and photography have been exhibited locally, regionally and internationally. She holds BA degrees in French and Studio Art from the University of St. Thomas, Houston.  (www.dianeggregoryconsulting.com)

Archway Gallery's Charity Partner this year is Rescue Bank, a program of the non-profit GreaterGood.org, supports animal welfare groups by providing grants of donated pet food. It primarily serves smaller groups that have limited resources, increasing their visibility and providing greater access to supplies. Started in 2006, because of its founders' experience with the Hurricane Katrina response, Rescue Bank grew regionally through 2011 serving local needs near Houston and responding to disasters such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires. It expanded nationally in 2011, supported by generous donations from GreaterGood.org and TheAnimalRescueSite.com. Rescue Bank now distributes grants through a network of non-profit affiliates, partners that manage regional warehouses. Rescue Bank merged with GreaterGood.org in 2014, creating additional grant opportunities for its recipients. Since its national expansion, Rescue Bank has managed more than 2,200 shipments of donated food and litter, delivering more than 250 million meals to pets in need. (www.rescuebank.org)

For more information, visit www.archwaygallery.com

ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY  Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30 resident artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique experience to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting resident artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m.  In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments.  With 30+ resident artists, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Facebook.

Archway Gallery presents Dwellings by Silvia PintoSouza

                                                                    

Archway Gallery presents
Dwellings

 Featuring New Paintings by Silvia PintoSouza

 

Exhibition             June 2 through July 3, 2018

Opening Reception

DATE:                Saturday, June 2, 2018

TIME:                    5 – 8 p.m. 
Artist Talk: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION:           Archway Gallery,
2305 Dunlavy, 
Houston, Texas 77006

Complimentary Valet Parking
& Light Refreshments

Archway Gallery presents Dwellings featuring new paintings by Silvia PintoSouza on view June 2 through July 3, 2018.

The artist will be on hand to visit with guests during the exhibition opening reception on Saturday, 
June 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the gallery and will talk about her work at 6:30 p.m.

Through the centuries, each civilization has typically had different types of dwellings developed by society of the time. Vitruvius, a 1^st century Roman architect, described the three qualities required of architecture in his treatise,

De architectura as being: Firmness, Usefulness, and Delight; these include aesthetic, sensual, and intellectual qualities. Silvia PintoSouza explains, "No matter where I go, I recognize these architectural qualities and when viewing dwellings from afar, I feel invited to imagine what goes on in these spaces… What kind of people are behind those doors and windows? What type of life they are living? How do they feel and what are their thoughts about life? Clusters of buildings bear a remarkable testimony; they are buzzing with life…. We can imagine that everyone inside has a sense of belonging both to the city and to the dwelling that shelters them. Each one of these structures has many stories to tell. Their walls touch but they hide so many separate intimate activities of their inhabitants. The buildings are alive; they resemble their occupants and their cultural values… Some are colorful and light in design while others are simply white-washed; and then there are some which are soberly built in stone. There is so much activity enclosed in those walls; all the years of continuous settlement and successive interventions have each left their imprints. They tell me from every corner, 'Life is happening here!'"

PintoSouza is a painter for whom artistic aesthetics is very important. She feels that much of our cultural life is visual and the aesthetic appreciation of art is a major part of it. "When I look at something that I find striking and beautiful, I feel the need to paint it. I start by creating in my mind a pre-image: I look at the shapes, the colors, the light, the shadows and I create the painting in my mind. I want to produce something of aesthetic value, a work of art  that I would enjoy looking at." The artist feels that in today's art world the 'Art for the sake of Art' idea has given way to an art that essentially refers to a political or social issue. She continues, "Of course, there is room for all concepts; we all have different ideas we want to express in different ways, but I feel that the aesthetic side of the work seems to have become secondary and of a lesser importance." We are reminded that Fernando Botero, a world famous Colombian artist, once said, ''The true objective in art is the pursuit of happiness, but the world seems to have forgotten about it." Silvia PintoSouza totally agrees with this statement and comments, "Happiness is also beauty. Since the aesthetic element in art is very important to me as an artist, I spend days working on a painting trying to accomplish what is beautiful or pleasing as seen through my eyes." While she spends time on the composition, color scheme, and textural aspects, ultimately, the important thing to the artist is that when a work of art leaves her studio, she has to be in love with it; it has to give her happiness. She paints what impacts her visual senses and says, "I want my work to speak for me with simplicity. There is no need for pompous words or descriptions that take away from what I feel is the real purpose of art… Finding pleasure in viewing art is what I call happiness!"

After graduating with a degree in Architectural Drawing, Silvia PintoSouza traveled from Colombia to London where she pursued her art training and received her Art and Design diploma from Byam Shaw School of Fine Art and Design, now known as Central Saint Martin's School of Art. She then took a course on Photo Printing at the Slade School of Art at University College London where she met her husband Marco. She moved with him to Rio de Janeiro, his native land, and there she continued her training in metal printing, lithography, woodcut, and silkscreen. For the last 25 years she has lived in Houston and has devoted herself exclusively to painting. Throughout her career, Silvia has received several awards and honors from various institutions and has exhibited artwork in many solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States, Europe, and South America; her artwork is included in collections throughout the world. She joined Archway Gallery in May 2016 and has enjoyed the comradery and creative environment of this unique gallery.

ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY  Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30 member artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting member artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m.  In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments.  With 30 artist-members, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Facebook.

Archway: Pie THIS Weekend / Empty Bowls Exhibit & Auction May 5

Late Night Pie

SATURDAY, APRIL 28,  6 - 9 p.m.

Join us for PIZZA, PIE & assorted beverages in a casual evening of art conversation.

Late Nite Pie - Theme is Big Pie Country. 

We will be having music and pie of course.

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Pizza will be served from 6 to 7:30 and dessert pies until 9. All invited!  Free and open to the public.

                                                                                                                                       

Archway Gallery

2305 Dunlavy, Houston, Texas 77006 (713) 522-2409

www.archwaygallery.com

Archway Gallery Presents

Empty Bowls Invitational Exhibition and Silent Auction

Benefiting the Houston Food Bank

 

Empty Bowls Invitational Exhibition and Silent Auction:  May 5 – May 30, 2018

Silent Auction Opening Reception:  May 5, 5 - 8 p.m. at Archway Gallery

Preview Party:  May 18, 5 - 8 p.m. at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Event Day:  May 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Archway Gallery is once again honored to be a part of the annual Empty Bowls fundraising endeavor. This grassroots effort is organized by local artists and craftspeople in cities and towns across the country to feed the hungry in their communities.

Empty Bowls Houston, benefiting the Houston Food Bank, is presented by local sponsors and implemented locally by Houston-area artists working in various media. For a minimum $25 donation, attendees of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft event have the pleasure of selecting a bowl from hundreds of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowls donated by Houston area craft artists. Participants then receive a simple lunch of soup and bread.

At Archway Gallery, over 30 finely crafted, one-of-a-kind bowls made of ceramic, wood, glass, and fiber will be displayed in addition to the work submitted by both 2D and 3D Archway Gallery artists. The Empty Bowls artwork may be purchased through the month-long Silent Auction with proceeds benefitting the Houston Food Bank.

  

For more information, visit www.archwaygallery.com or www.crafthouston.org/events 

 

ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY  Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30 resident artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique experience to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting resident artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m. In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments.  With 30+ resident artists, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. "Like" Archway Gallery on Facebook.

 

About the Houston Food Bank

The Houston Food Bank is a solution to both hunger and food waste. This organization is the largest of its kind in America and is nationally recognized as Feeding America's Food Bank of the Year in 2015. The Food Bank distributes 79 million nutritious meals through its network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief charities in southeast Texas, feeding 800,000 individuals each year. 

Fresh produce, meat and nonperishables are distributed from the warehouse at 535 Portwall, and meals for kids are prepared and distributed from Keegan Center, a 15,000 square-foot industrial kitchen. We rescue food before it reaches the landfill through our Retail Pickup program with area grocery stores. Additional community services include nutrition education, school-based programs, and food stamp application assistance. Red Barrels offer a convenient way for grocery shoppers to donate nonperishables for their neighbors in need. The Houston Food Bank, founded in 1982, is a certified member of Feeding America, the nation's food bank network, with a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Visit us online.  Website: houstonfoodbank.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehoustonfoodbank; Twitter: @houstonfoodbank; Snapchat: @houstonfoodbank; Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/houstonfoodbank

 

IMAGE ATTACHMENTS: 

John Slaby: Oil on canvas, "Emerson's Cup"

Thomas Irven,: "Pour Bowl", Maple Burl, Ebony, Wood Bowl

V Chin & Loes Berenschot: "Orange Bowl", Porcelain Bowl