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First Fridays ~ These are evening receptions for an Artist, a Group of Artists, or a Traveling Exhibit.

February, 2010 - two events!

#1 February First Friday Exhibit - Hearts for Arts Silent Auction - January 30 - February 13
Reception- February 5th 5:30-7:30
Refreshments & Live Music Free & Open to the Public
February Sponsor~ Loyd Neal
This is an annual fundraiser for the Art Center, so we can continue to offer all the wonderful programs, classes, workshops ,exhibits and venue for artists from all over the coastal bend and beyond. Member Artists create something very special and donate it to this Auction -bidding is open for 2 weeks only and closes just in time for Valentine’s giving. We had a bid on every item last year and the total hit a new high as well, so let’s do it again. Be sure to come in during the 2 weeks to bid on this wonderful art!

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Hearts for the Arts

Crane Foundation Children's Crane

#2 February 15th - February 28th
International Crane Foundation Children's Crane-Bird of Peace-World Art Exhibit
The International Crane Foundation is the World Center for the study & preservation of Cranes. For the past several years we have hosted their Children’s International Art Exchange ”Crane-Bird of Peace” .This is a traveling exhibit with art by young children from several different countries: China, Viet Nam, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Russia, Nepal, just to name a few. The children do a wonderful job of depicting the cranes in their country’s surroundings. Stop by to view this very special exhibit. It will be running in conjunction with our Chamber of Commerce Birding Festival. See the Chamber link on our home page for details.

March, 2010

March First Friday Exhibit - ANNUAL ALL MEMBER SHOW (The Public Votes All month long for their favorite)!
Reception – March 5th 5:30-7:30pm
Refreshments & Live Music Free & Open to the Public
March Sponsor~ Guy Carnathan, Beaulah’s & The Pelican Club
Member Artists put their best Art forward, in this annual exhibit. The public is invited to come in and vote for their favorite piece from this exhibit. After March 26th the ballots will be counted and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Awarded with a Group Merit Show in August. Participating Member Artists are eligible to vote for "Exhibitor's Choice" and that place winner will also be a part of the August Show. So come by to view, vote and purchase wonderful art!

Exhibit up March 5th - March 26th

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