Art Center

This idea was hatched years ago in Tulsa, and considering the cost and the the down turn in the economy, I had my doubts. But things are happening. A ground breaking and kick off next Tuesday. And a great location: in the heart of the Brady District, which is becoming quite an art mecca. How exciting!

Bless the Baker

Liberal, KS is the home of Baker Art Center. I stop in every time I am in town. This small art center is located in the former home of Irene Dillon Baker. I say small art center but plenty on room for display, library, store, & classroom. Recently the center was having a house cleaning sale. Getting rid of pieces from the permanent collection. I arrived in time to get several great pieces to add to my decor. Mrs. Baker had a love for art. She tried her hand at several different media, and the art center had maintained a large collection of her work.

I bought these two big pieces because a had a place for each. I had to wait a while to get them home. I needed a friend with a truck.

The colored piece is titled: It Is, It Isn't, and it is the focal point of the living room. The B&W hinged screen is titled: Study for Space Tension. The Screen separates the gallery from the living room. What do you think? Are they "dated" or "retro"?

Art Center

The Art Center at Dumas, TX is a neat place. A very active group of art enthusiasts make sure the shows and educational opportunities abound. Here is the announcement for the Christmas Show/Sale. I won't make it for the opening but if I get down later I'll make a full report right here.

Sign Saturday

This sign greets you at the entrance of the Citadelle in Canadian, Texas. The "house" and grounds could surely be the setting of a Fairy Tale. See posts for September 5, 6, 8, & 10.

Dumas, TX

Dumas, TX a place in the Texas Panhandle where art is thriving. Located on the main drag through Dumas in a wonderful building where there is plenty of room for exhibits and workshops; there is almost always an exhibit up, so stop in if you're in the area. Last fall I took a Jerry Varnell workshop there; the class had a talented crowd of enthusiastic artists concentrating of Jerry's every instruction. It was a great few days. Another plus of the center is the lending library. Books on all media and written by the best in their field are available for members to use. A lot of hard work has gone into this center which is a definite asset to the community.