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IN THE
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SPECIAL
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THEATER
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ARTISTS
OPPORTUNITIES
Whew! Another Stock Show and Super Bowl survived. One of the highlights this month at the Arts Center: Grayson Harper, currently showing in Focus
Gallery Two, will be giving a Gallery Talk about his intriguing narrative paintings on February 8 at 6:30PM. And make sure you check out Katherine
Strause in Focus Gallery One.
Check the Calendar of Events at www.artsfortworth.org
for more details on
these and other events. All gallery receptions are free and open to the public.
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Through February 23, 2008
For several years now Katherine Strause has been working from found photographs.
These images are chosen because they reveal something about the sitter that that reverberates with the artist, something universal and lasting.
"When I look into the eyes of these lost sitters I see the same pride, vanity and terror that I feel. I can also see their hopes and gratitude and their love of life."
Katherine Strause exhibits nationally and is currently the Art Department Interim Chair at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She holds a Master of Fine
Arts from Southern Illinois University.
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Through February 23, 2008
February 8, 2008
6:30PM
Having always admired the expressionists, Grayson Harper shows the influences of painters like Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer, the great Russian artist Kathe Kollwitz, and
Edward Hopper in his work.
Another influence is the theatre: "When I'm painting, I sometimes feel like a "director," arranging the elements on a stage." Harper develops his paintings as he works, letting the artwork itself tell him how to proceed with creating the relationships between the characters.
Focus Gallery Exhibitions are a presentation of the Exhibition Advisory Panel of the FWCAC and the Arts
Council of Fort Worth &Tarrant County.

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February 8 - February 28, 2008
The Fort Worth Camera Club 78th Anniversary Show features color and B&W photography from over 30 artists. Founded in 1930, the Camera Cub now boasts over
150 of the state's top photographic artists. Works ranging from abstract portraiture, scenic landscapes, daring montages and work that defies normal "photography" stereotypes will be on display. Affordable and investment grade images will be available.
February 8, 2008
6PM - 8PM
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February 8 - February 27, 2008
Dick Maw has been living in the Fort Worth area since 1990. He works as a portrait artist for prominent locals and also creates mixed media paintings of important landmarks in Fort Worth, Granbury, Mineral Wells and other local cities. His stylistic, mixed-media technique, which combines both drawing and painting, provides a unique view of famous historical buildings and skylines, while demonstrating his flair for color.
February 8, 2008
7PM - 9PM
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February 8 - February 28, 2008
What is SiNaCa Studios-School of Glass?
SiNaCa Studios is incorporated as a not-for-profit group of glass artists who are establishing a glass arts school. The name SiNaCa represents the primary components of glass: silicon (Si), sodium (NA) and calcium (Ca).
The mission is "to provide an opportunity to experience the rich tradition of glass as a creative medium through education and studio involvement." SiNaCa Studios has a projected opening date for 2009.
February 8, 2008
7PM - 9PM
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Founding Glass Artists:
Mark Alexander, Clifton Crofford and Kevin McGehee, glass blowers from CMA
Studios in Euless. Don Beck, illuminated glass, currently serving on the faculty in the
School of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Arlington. Tim Todd, glass fusing in private studio, Fort Worth
A special fundraiser event, Vitro Modo, will be held February 23. Read more about it below.
February 8 - February 28, 2008
Ronald Wilkerson was raised in Fort Worth in the shadow of his uncle's easel - the
Western artist Jack Bryant. Bryant was a source of constant inspiration to Wilkerson, leading to a long fascination with the world of art.
Wilkerson prefers to work in watercolor and acrylic, and also works in oils and pastels. He paints florals because of their grace and beauty and natural landscapes to depict his love for the outdoors.
February 8, 2008
6PM - 8PM

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Jauary 8 - February 28, 2008
February 8, 2008
6PM - 9PM
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For the past several years I have been working on paintings that have to do with family and the conservation of the remaining natural places left to us. Both are evidence of a greater spiritual force we can connect with to give us strength and direction. In painting my experiences in the evidence, it is my hope that others would be encouraged and touched by the same spirit I have witnessed. Hopefully some will
be moved to experience and conserve the evidence as well. - TAC Featured Artist
Robert Lynch
February 23; 8PM- 12AM: Tango Argentino de Fort Worth is a social dance event, open to the public for a fee of $10 per person. Interested parties are welcome whether they know how to dance or not. Short free dance lessons will be offered at
8:30PM. Leather-sole shoes recommended; semi-formal dress attire, please.
February 23, 20; 6PM - 9PM: Vitro Modo (Glass Fashion)-Where Glass Rules the
Runway.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY FASHION SHOW. Models on the runway will be showing art glass from SiNaCa Studios` founding artists representing various forms of art glass including blown glass, illuminated glass and glass fusing. Mondo Drummers from
Fort Worth will greet the crowd with their pulsating rhythms. Other features of the evening will include a live auction, a fabulous art glass sale in addition to the glass
"fashion" show. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Honorary chairs for this one of a kind event are Pam and Bill Campbell of William Campbell Contemporary
Art.
Tickets for the event are $25 general admission and $10 for students and will be available by phone at 817- 899-0024 or at the door the evening of the event at the
FWCAC.
February 26; 11AM: A Diva with Glass- shion
The Opera Guild of Fort Worth presents its spring fashion event at the FWCAC. For more information call Fran Blanton at 817-419-0516.

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Feb 8th and 9th, 2008; 8PM: Pilot by Muscle Memory
Muscle Memory Dance Theatre subtly pushes the boundaries of performance and the art of dance. M2DT is a collaborative company that honors and encourages dance professionals from around North Texas in their evocative use of dance as an organic communicative art. In the Sanders.
For Ticket Reservations, Call 817.724.8129 or www.musclememorydancetheatre.moonfruit.com/
Mailing Address: M2DT, PO Box 601411, Dallas, Texas 75360-1411
February 14, 2008; 7:30PM: Quaternaglia
Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet (QGQ) is widely acclaimed as one of the top contemporary classical guitar ensembles. QGQ is known for their artistic excellence and for their contributions to the expansion of the guitar quartet repertoire. Over the past fifteen years, the ensemble of Brazilian guitarists João Luiz, Fabio Ramazzina,
Paola Picherzky and Sidney Molina has established a broad canon of original pieces and bold arrangements, in which various Brazilian composers have collaborated with the quartet. In the Scott Theatre, brought to you by Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society.
Tickets available online at http://fortworth.guitarsociety.org/Order.html
or call 817-
498-0363
February 15 -24; Condensed Shakespeare Festival 2008
Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Fort Worth's year round Shakespeare Company presents
The Merry Wives by William Shakespeare, adapted by Nathan Autrey and Edward
Huntingdon; Volpone by Ben Johnson , adapted by Brad Deborde; and The Short
Attention Span Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and adapted by
Edward Huntingdon. In the Sanders.
Directed by Nathan Autrey and Brad Deborde Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays at 2PM and
8PM, and one Sunday matinee performance at 2PM on February 24. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stolenshakespeareguild.com
, by calling Theater Mania at 1-
866-811-4111, or you can buy your tickets at the box office starting one hour before show time. $1.00 transaction charge per ticket fro reservations made on-line.
Ticket Prices: $15.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Students, $10.00 for Seniors 65 and older,
$5.00 for Children 7 and under.
February 28 through March 1, 2008 Beauty and the Beast by Alen Menken,
Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice presented by Southwest Christian School. 7:00 pm and Saturday 2:00 pm matinee. In the Scott. To purchase tickets: http://www.southwestchristian.org/finearts.html
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Texas Artists Coalition: A membership program for artists, sponsored by the
FWCAC
TAC Workshops
February 14 & 25, 7PM - 10PM; Life Drawing Session
A model will be available for a 3 - hour session. Artists will need to bring their own easel or art horse and all supplies. No instruction will be offered. Cost is $50 for 5 sessions or $15 per session for TAC members, $75 for 5 sessions or $20 per session for public. Space is limited; it is advisable to sign up for sessions in advance.
February 21, 6:30 - 8:30PM: Frame Your Finances
A 2-part financial workshop for artists
Call or email to sign up: 817-298- 3021 or gallerymanager@fwcac.org
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