Texas Folklife and Art Spark Texas' Distinguished Artist Veterans 11th Annual Exhibition on view November 11th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Maya Williams-Britton
(512) 441-9255, memberships@texasfolklife.org
TEXAS FOLKLIFE AND ART SPARK TEXAS’ DISTINGUISHED ARTIST VETERANS 11TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION ON VIEW NOVEMBER 11TH
Austin, Texas – October 30, 2020 – Texas Folklife and Art Spark Texas are pleased to announce the virtual opening of the Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibition.
About the Exhibit
This exhibition is the eleventh annual Distinguished Artist Veterans juried exhibit of work by veterans from across Texas who served from the mid-1950s to the present, representing all military branches.
This virtual exhibit and audio stories that accompany the work offer various viewpoints about the world through our Texas Veterans’ eyes and voices. Their paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media reflect the artists’ military and life experience and creativity. For more information, visit www.artsparktx.org and www.texasfolklife.org.
The virtual exhibit will launch on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, at bit.ly/31NY3gM.
To see sample pieces from this exhibit as well as marketing materials, please visit https://texasfolklife.filecamp.com/s/D2ID8Kg4jLzZgGMd/fo.
This Project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. Additional support is provided by the Texas Folklife Members.
Veteran Artists
Twenty-one veteran artists from thirteen cities across Texas have been selected to showcase their pieces in this exhibit:
Austin:
Logan Lopez - United States Army, 2008-2016
Austin Studio Tour
The Austin Studio Tour 2020 is a free, self-guided art event that combines the East Austin Studio Tour and West Austin Studio Tour. Austin Studio Tour provides opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect and for the public to experience art in creative virtual ways and socially distanced outdoor spaces. While artist studios are at the core of Big Medium’s studio tours, this event is also inclusive of all forms of artistic practice, creation, performance, and exhibition. The Distinguished Artist Veterans exhibit will be available to view on the Austin Studio Tour 2020 site on November 14th.
About Art Spark Texas
Art Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities. We started services specifically for veterans with disabilities/wounded warriors in 2009. We provide opportunities year-round for creative veterans to get involved in the arts.
About Texas Folklife
Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation and preservation of the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. Since 1984, Texas Folklife has honored the cultural traditions passed down within communities, explored their importance in contemporary society, and celebrated them by providing accessible and joyful arts experiences.
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Media information: Maya Williams-Britton (512) 441-9255 / memberships@texasfolklife.org
Program information: Rebecca Bingman (512) 441-9255 / beckbing1@gmail.com
