“Anne Wilkes Tucker, curator of photography at the MFAH, …said she strongly disagrees with those who attribute [photojournalist] Garcia’s success to dumb luck. “When Willie Mays was exactly in the outfield where the ball came down, that was not an accident,” she said. “Photojournalists are like athletes in that way.”
via Iconic shot of Obama began as just another assignment | Fine Arts | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.
Interesting interview on “how the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston uses loans to supplement and build its collection,” essentially borrowing more than it has room to display.
via Arts in Houston: Why collectors park their art at the MFAH.
The first annual Booker Lowe lecture at Houston’s Glassell School of Art brings Andrew Wagner, editor-in-chief of American Craft Magazine to tell us that we’re in an “era of convergence” in which craft, design, art, architecture and even fashion are coming together, in a broad, cyclical effect something like El Niño. At the Frank Freed auditorium, Saturday, March 28, 2-4 pm.
Not Houston based, but very useful information nonetheless…
“Commercial Theater Institute
Nurturing new producing talent for the commercial theater
The Commercial Theater Institute, now in its 28th year, is a project of Theatre Development Fund (TDF) and The Broadway League, Inc. Dedicated to training the next generation of commercial theatre producers, CTI provides resources and guidance to individuals interested in the various paths one can take towards creating commercial productions for the stage.”
Freelance Camp is officially happening. Here’s more info:
When: April 11th, 2009
Where: Caroline Collective
4820 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004
Time: 10:00am – 4:00 pm
Freelance Camp Houston is an opportunity for freelancers, entrepreneurs, independent business owners, and anyone else wanting to expand their network, share ideas, and discover new opportunities and income streams.
More Info:
freelancecamp@gmail.com
Artist Boat has 3 Eco-Art Educator/Interpreter job positions to be filled!
A cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of reference need to be sent to Rani Henderson of The Artist Boat no later than March 3, 2009. Interviews will be conducted the week of March 3rd and positions will be filled by March 10th. Earlier applicants will be interviewed prior to March 3rd.
This article is a little dated, but I still felt it was relevant reading.
The guys who turned the Art League Houston bungalows into traffic-stopping art on Montrose are at it again. Hopefully this time with less impact on local traffic flow.
Gray: Inversion creators are back for more | Arts columnist | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.
The Katy Heritage Society announces the debut of “ALL ABOARD KATY!”, a public art project that is intended to promote tourism, unite and identify the community, engage local businesses and artists and raise funds for the Katy Heritage Society and ARTreach.
Trains are an important part of Katy’s history and the art train program will be Katy’s first large scale community public art initiative. Public art projects raise community pride and cooperation between local citizens, businesses and government. Local artists receive recognition they might not otherwise receive and public art drives local and tourist traffic to sponsor locations.
This project will showcase local talent, increase the profile of Katy, emphasize the area’s close ties with railway history and provide an opportunity to connect businesses and the cultural community. As many as 20 fiberglass locomotives will grace the Katy area, all custom decorated by juried artists. The locomotives will be placed in front of private businesses and public facilities. One goal of the project is to encourage residents and visitors to traverse the area in search of unique displays.
Houston Art Alliance is looking for arts professionals to help select upcoming civic art commissions. Architects, designers and art historians are encouraged to apply. Artists can apply, too. Feel free to nominate yourself by contacting Piper Huddleston , HAA’s Civic Art + Design Coordinator.