may 01 - 08, 2010

Ahead of Their Time
Austin-area Advanced Student Art Exhibition
location:
Pump Project Art Complex
702 Shady Lane, Austin, TX 78702

>Download entry form for Ahead of Their Time 2010 >>>click here

april 08, 2010 (7:00 PM)

Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series

Gary Carrion-Murayari
Associate Curator
2010 Whitney Biennial, New York

location:
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Boyd Vance Theatre
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX

march 11, 2010 (7:00 PM)

Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series

Sina Najafi
Editor
Cabinet, New York

location:
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Boyd Vance Theatre
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX

january 26, 2010 (7:00 pm)

Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series

Hou Hanru
Director of Exhibitions & Public Programs and Chair of the Exhibitions & Museum Studies program, San Francisco Art Institute; Curator, 2009 Biennale de Lyon

location:
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Boyd Vance Theatre
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX

december 06, 2009 (5:00 - 7:00 pm)

Young Artists @ Arthouse Exhibition
Opening Reception

Young Artists @ Arthouse is a free Saturday afternoon art program focused on helping students with a strong interest in the visual arts to develop portfolios and discover opportunities in the arts.
The 2009 exhibition showcases the work of these talented students.

location:
Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Road
Austin, Texas 78722

The exhibition continues through January 3.

november 18, 2009 (7:00 pm)

Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series

Bill Arning
Director, Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston

location:
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Boyd Vance Theatre
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX

october 22 - 23, 2009 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Contemporary Jewelry Sale
Presented by Contemporary Connoisseur
and Sienna Gallery

October 22 and 23, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1509 Murray Lane, Austin, 78703

A portion of the proceeds benefit Arthouse
Click here for more info

october 06, 2009 (6:00 - 8:00 pm)

Art 21: Season 5, Episode 3, Screening Theme: Transformation

Screening of new episode of award-winning television series Art:21 with discussion to follow. Participants will be lead on a tour of Arthouse’s historical building and given a sneak preview of the upcoming renovation director Sue Graze.

location: Arthouse at the Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

location:
Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

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october 04, 2009 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Art 101: Going to Art School
Arthouse at the Jones Center

This is a three-hour workshop for high school students who are considering higher education in the arts, but don’t know where to begin. We will have information about the application process, selecting the best schools for you, financial aid, curriculum at different schools, housing, and more. Guest speakers include a professor from an Austin-area university and a panel of graduates from a public university, a private liberal arts college, and an art school.

october 01, 2009 (7:00 pm)

Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series

RoseLee Goldberg
Founding Director and Curator, PERFORMA, New York

location:
Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

september 26, 2009 (midnight - midnight)

The 24 Hour Roman Reconstruction Project, or, Building Rome in a Day

september 21, 2009 (7:00 pm)

Arthouse Presents...Eve Sussman: The Rape of the Sabine Women

A flim screening and artist talk

At the Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Avenue, Austin

september 20, 2009 (1:00 - 5:00 pm)

Austin Museum Day

Double Feature Film Screening featuring Cleopatra (1963, PG, directed by Joseph Maniewicz, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) and Spartacus (1960, PG-13, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier).

movie starts at 1:00.

august 28 - 29, 2009

5x7 On The Road: Houston

Inman Gallery
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29

Free and open to the public.

august 14 - 15, 2009

5x7 On The Road: Dallas

Dunn and Brown Contemporary
Friday, August 14 (5-7pm)
Saturday, August 15 (10-5pm)

Free and open to the public.

august 01, 2009 (7:00 - 10:00 pm)

Teen Night
Movie Night featuring The Fifth Element
Costume contest: dress for the 23rd century.

movie starts at 7:30.

june 20, 2009

TALKING ART with Hamza Walker

New American Talent:24 juror, Hamza Walker, Curator and Director of Education, The Renaissance Society at The University of Chicago
Admission is free and open to the public.

may 28, 2009 (7:00 pm)

Talking Art with Sheila Pepe

Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
Austin
Free and open to the public

may 15, 2009 (7:30 - 10:00 pm)

10th Anniversary Five x Seven Fundraiser

2009 marks the 10th Anniversary of Five x Seven (also known as 5 x 7), Arthouse’s annual fundraiser, art splurge and exhibition, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Five x Seven is an art sale and exhibition benefiting Arthouse exhibitions and educational programs. Hundreds of recognized contemporary artists with strong Texas ties create unique works of art on identical 5” x 7” boards. Each board is only $100. With hundreds of works to choose from, this is your chance to have first pick and build or add to your art collection. All pieces are displayed anonymously – only when you purchase a work of art will you discover who created it.
One of Austin’s most unique artistic events . . . you can't afford to miss it!

may 02, 2009

Art Bash 2009

A celebration of art and culture organized by and for teens.

Details to follow.
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april 19, 2009 (2 - 4 pm)

Reception and Awards Ceremony

Ahead of Their Time Tenth Annual Austin-Area Advanced Student Art Exhibition

Selected by Risa Puleo
Assistant Curator, American and Contemporary Art, The Blanton Museum of Art
Featuring work from Austin-area high school students.

february 06, 2009 (7-9 pm)

Teen Night with Steve Marsh

Steve Marsh is a multimedia artist/musician and an original member of the legendary late 70's band Terminal Minds. He transitioned into experiemental, electronic avant-garde music while maintaining a punk energy and ethic. Marsh will give a short performance, history of expermental music and a show-and-tell with homemade instruments--synths, boxes and modifed pedals.

FREE

january 24, 2009 (3:00 pm)

Talking Art with artist Matt Stokes

these are the days is an exhibition and commission of new work by British artist Matt Stokes inspired by punk rock subcultures—past and present—in Austin, Texas.

FREE and open to the public

november 15, 2008 (3:00 pm)

Talking Art with Lauren Kelley and Shiri Mordechay

Houston-based Lauren Kelley and New York-based Shiri Mordechay discuss their work in Rapture in Rupture.

october 18, 2008 (8:00 pm)

ARTHOUSE AND AMoDA BRING YOU
LOUD OBJECTSCeremony Hall
4100 Red River

tickets $10
*$8 for Arthouse and AMoDA Members

october 05, 2008 (1-4 pm)

Art: 101 at Arthouse
Everything you've ever wanted to know about going to art school

Learn how to:
*compile your portfolio
*make your application stand out
*fund your education

And:
Hear from a diverse panel of art school patrons and learn what art and college is really like.

This event is free and open to all.
RSVP 512-453-5312 or egentry@arthousetexas.org.

september 26, 2008 (6:30 pm)

Paul Lewis will speak exclusively to Arthouse members about the innovative practices of Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis Architects and their groundbreaking design for Arthouse at the Jones Center

The Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street

Members' Reception 6:30 PM
Lecture 7:00 PM

This event is free for members.
RSVP 512-453-5312

september 06, 2008 (3:00 pm)

Talking Art with Marcin Ramocki and Paul Slocum

Guest curators of RESET/PLAY, discuss works by selected artists.

june 14, 2008 (4:00 pm)

Works in New American Talent: The 23rd Exhibition
were selected by Nato Thompson, curator and producer, Creative Time, New York, NY

may 17, 2008 (7:30 - 10:30 pm)

Our 9th annual 5x7 Art Splurge and Exhibition
Saturday, May 15
Ticketed event

On view through June 1

may 10, 2008 (2 - 6 pm)

Teen Art Bash

A celebration of art, music and culture.

may 04, 2008 (2 - 4 pm)

Ahead of Their Time

Reception and Awards Ceremony

april 24, 2008 (7:00 pm)

Cult of Color: Call to Color String Quintet featuring
Graham Reynolds
Presented by Arthouse in collaboration with Refraction Arts +Fuse Box Festival

FREE and open to the public

april 03 - may 14, 2008

Arthouse Presents...
Jeff Shore and Jon Fisher's Airplane. An interactive sculputural and aural installation in Arthouse's Office Gallery.

march 22, 2008 (3:00 pm)

Panel discussion with Trenton Doyle Hancock, Stephen Mills and Graham Reynolds
Conducted by Robert Faires, Arts Editor, The Austin Chronicle

march 08, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #7.

YOUR MARKET / marketing opportunities for backyard gardeners / with Andrew Smiley, Sustainable Food Center

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

march 01, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #6.

YOUR FOOD / cooking workshop with homegrown produce / with Sustainable Food Center's The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre program

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

february 23, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #5.

YOUR CHILDREN / workshop on making gardens for children, schools and students / with Martha Cason, Garza Indepence High School

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

february 16, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #4.

YOUR LABOR / workshop on caring for an edible garden of fruit, vegetable and herb plants / with Sustainable Food Center Community and Youth Gardening program

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

february 09, 2008

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #3.

YOUR PLANTS / planting and growing food in Austin and central Texas workshop / with Patty Leander, volunteer, Travis County Master Gardeners

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

february 02, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #2.

YOUR DIRT / composting workshop / with George Altgelt, Geo Growers

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

january 26, 2008 (3 - 5 pm)

Sundown Schoolhouse Workshop: How to Eat Austin #1

YOUR YARD / public ideas for private land and full frontal gardening / with Fritz Haeg

Sundown Schoolhouse: How to Eat Austin #2.

YOUR DIRT / composting workshop / with George Altgelt, Geo Growers

All workshops are free, open to the public and held at Arthouse at the Jones Center/ 700 Congress Ave/ Austin

november 25, 2007 (3:00 pm)

Talking Art with Florian Slotawa

october 20, 2007 (1-4pm)

Art 101: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know about Going to Art School

ART 101 is a one-day workshop presented each fall for high school students interested in learning about the college application process. The workshop focuses on addressing students' and parents' concerns about higher education in the arts. Topics include choosing a school that matches the student's interests and goals, obtaining scholarships and financial aid, the admissions process, what the first year in college is like, and career opportunities for people educated in the arts. Presenters include local artists who have recently completed their art training at a variety of institutions of higher education, faculty and advisors from local universities' art departments, and current undergraduate students.

Please contact Catherine O'Neill, Education Coordinator to RSVP for this program, catherine@arthousetexas.org or 512-453-5312.

september 16, 2007 (2-4pm)

Young Artists @ Arthouse
Art Exhibition and Reception

A celebration of the Young Artists @ Arthouse class in their portfolio exhibition

Young Artists @ Arthouse is a free Saturday afternoon program for students in East or Southeast Austin. Students are mentored by Austin-based artists Eduardo Munoz Ordoqui and Jaime Castillo to develop their art techniques and learn about career opportunities in the arts.
Exhibition continues through September 30.

september 13, 2007 (5:30-7:30)

Teacher Workshop: 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 11

The Workshop will include a tour of the exhibition highlighting the work of each of the Texas-based artists. Lesson plans will be provided for pre-visit discussions and post-visit activities related to the exhibition. Lessons will correlate to Art, English and Social Studies TEKS.

Thursday, September 13, 2007
5:30-7:30
Contact Catherine O'Neill, Education Coordinator, at (512)453-5312 for more information and to RSVP.

september 08, 2007 (11am-1pm)

Talking Art

Brunch with the 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize finalists.

Saturday, September 8, 2007
11am-1pm

august 24 - 25, 2007

5x7 On The Road: Dallas

Hundreds of recognized contemporary artists with strong Texas ties created unique works of art measuring 5 x 7˝.
All pieces are displayed anonymously – only when you purchase one will you discover who created it. Each 5x7 is $100. All proceeds support Arthouse’s statewide exhibitions and programs.

Friday, August 24, 2007
7–9 pm
Preview from 7–7:30
Sale begins at 7:30

CONDUIT GALLERY
1626 C Hi Line Drive, Dallas, Texas 75207
SALE CONTINUES SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 10 AM – 5 PM

august 04, 2007 (5-9 pm)

Lawn Sports Gala 2007
FREE BYOC (bring your own chair)

Unit B (Gallery) + yard
500 Stieren Street (at Cedar)
San Antonio, TX 78210
312.375.1871
www.unitbgallery.com
unitbgallery@yahoo.com

Join the Current, Unit B (Gallery), and Sala Diaz for an evening of classic lawn sports in honor of Artlies, the Texas journal of art, and Texas contemporary art organization, Arthouse.
Bring your team of two or more and sign up to compete in wiffle ball, badminton, croquet and horseshoes. No experience required, but matching team uniforms are welcome.
Beer by Shiner, snacks by Rico's, deep grooves by DJ JJ Lopez, fun by you!

july 26, 2007 (7 pm)

Talking Art with Anne Ellegood

Anne Ellegood selected the works included in New American Talent: The Twenty-Second Exhibition and is Curator, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.

july 22, 2007 (1-5 pm)

Arthouse Family Day

Arthouse Family Day features fun for kids of all ages, including hands-on activities, refreshments and family-oriented tours at 2pm and 3pm.

june 21 - 23, 2007

five x seven: On The Road:Houston

Thursday, June 21, 2007
7-9 pm

Arthouse and Glasstire present 5x7 On The Road at Gallery Sonja Roesch, 2309 Caroline Street, Houston, TX.
All proceeds support Arthouse at the Jones Center and Glasstire.
Sale continues Friday and Saturday, June 22 & 23.

may 12, 2007 (2 - 8 pm)

Teen Art Bash

A celebration of art, music and culture.

april 29, 2007 (1 - 4 pm)

Ahead of Their Time Reception

Awards presented at 2:00 pm.

april 28, 2007 (6:00 pm)

Austin Student Film Expo

Presented in collaboration with the Austin Film Festival.

april 19, 2007 (7 pm)

Talking Art with Regine Basha

Regine Basha discusses Animations: Nathalie Djurberg, Brent Green, and David Shrigley & Chris Shepherd and works by Scottish artist Katy Dove.

march 15, 2007 (9 pm)

The Magik Markers and The Bitter Tears

Special live performance with the films of Brent Green

Join us for this free live music performance.

march 04, 2007 (1 p - 5 p)

Arthouse Family Day

The Sirens' Song

Join Arthouse to celebrate our current exhibition:
The Sirens' Song.
Come see the art, learn about the artists and how they make their artwork, and enjoy free, fun hands-on art activities! Ideal for ages 6 and up.
As always, admission is free.

february 24, 2007 (12 p - 4 p)

PORTFOLIO DAYS AT ARTHOUSE

Portfolios reviewed by artist Ali Fitzgerald

Portfolio Days provide the unique opportunity for high school students to receive 1-on-1 feedback about their artwork from an artworld professional. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to have their artwork professionally photographed, and can submit their work for our annual exhibition of for high school artists, Ahead of Their Time. Students will be given a CD with hi-res images of their work. The Portfolio Days opportunity is open to all Austin-area high school students, but space is limited. Please contact Catherine O’Neill at (512) 453-5312 to schedule your time slot.

february 10, 2007 (10 a - 2 p)

PORTFOLIO DAYS AT ARTHOUSE

Portfolios reviewed by curator Arturo Palacios

Portfolio Days provide the unique opportunity for high school students to receive 1-on-1 feedback about their artwork from an artworld professional. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to have their artwork professionally photographed, and can submit their work for our annual exhibition of for high school artists, Ahead of Their Time. Students will be given a CD with hi-res images of their work. The Portfolio Days opportunity is open to all Austin-area high school students, but space is limited. Please contact Catherine O’Neill at (512) 453-5312 to schedule your time slot.

january 27, 2007 (10 am - 1 pm)

Teacher Workshop
Interdisciplinary Lessons: Art and Language Arts
The Siren’s Song

Please RSVP by Monday, January 22

The Siren’s Song is an exhibition about artists and one of the oldest and most powerful forms of communication: the story. This setting is ideal for exploring the connections between Art and Language Arts. In this workshop, participants will engage the art through creative writing techniques. Educators will receive a selection of lessons appropriate for all grade levels aligned with the TEKS. Certificates for professional development credit will be provided.
Contact Catherine O'Neill, Education Coordinator, at (512)453-5312 for more information and to RSVP.

january 20, 2007 (3 pm)

Kelly Baum, Assistant Curator of American and Contemporary Art, The Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin
Baum discusses the works she selected for The Sirens' Song by the following artists:

Seth Alverson (Houston, TX)
Gilad Efrat (New York, NY)
Joey Fauerso (San Antonio, TX)
Ali Fitzgerald (Austin, TX)
Trenton Doyle Hancock (Houston, TX)
Kirk Hayes (Fort Worth, TX)
Philip Maysles (Houston, TX)
David McGee (Houston, TX)
Xiomara De Oliver (New York, NY)
Vincent Valdez (Los Angeles, CA)
William Villalongo (Brooklyn, NY)
Hilary Wilder (Brooklyn, NY)

december 16, 2006 (1-4 pm)

Young Artists @ Arthouse

Reception and exhibition of work created by high school students in the Young Artists @ Arthouse program, a free Saturday morning program for students living in East or Southeast Austin. Students have met every other Saturday during the fall semester to work on their portfolios and learn about career opportunities in the arts. Austin-based artist Eduardo Munoz Ordoqui has been their mentor.

october 07, 2006 (1-5 pm)

ART 101: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Going to Art School

ART 101 is a one-day workshop presented each fall for any interested high school student. The workshop focuses on addressing students’ and parents’ concerns about higher education in the arts. Topics include choosing a school that matches the student’s interests and goals, obtaining scholarships and financial aid, the admissions process, what the first year in college is like, and career opportunities for people educated in the arts. Presenters include local artists who have recently completed their art training at a variety of institutions of higher education, faculty and advisors from local universities’ art departments, and current undergraduate students.
Please contact Catherine O’Neill, Education Coordinator to RSVP for this program, catherine@arthousetexas.org or 512-453-5312.

september 14, 2006 (6 – 7:30 pm)

Teacher Workshops

Explore Contemporary Art!
Cantata for Twelve Choirs and Several Salamanders Daniel Bozhkov
Recent Works

This workshop has been cancelled.

september 10, 2006 (10-5)

Austin Museum Day

Come join us for self-guided tours of Cantata for Twelve Choirs and Several Salamanders and activities for the whole family.

september 09, 2006 (2pm)

Talking Art with Daniel Bozhkov and Regine Basha

july 15, 2006 (1-5)

Arthouse Family Day
New American Talent: The Twenty-First Exhibition

Join Arthouse to celebrate our current exhibition: New American Talent: The Twenty-First Exhibition
Come see the art, learn about these three artists and how they make their artwork, and enjoy free, fun hands-on art activities! All ages are welcome. As always, admission is free.

june 17, 2006 (3 pm)

Talking Art with Aimee Chang

Aimee Chang, juror for New American Talent: 21 and Curator of Contemporary Art at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California, and former Exhibition Coordinator and Assistant Curator, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles.

april 28 - 30, 2006

Synesthesia

An exhibition organized by and featuring the works of
Club Arthouse members.
At the Nancy Scanlan Gallery at St. Stephen's School
2900 Bunny Run, Austin, TX

april 22, 2006 (3 pm)

Talking Art: Gallery Tour

Xtra-Ordinary: Francesca Fuchs, Thomas Glassford, Katrina Moorhead

april 22, 2006 (6 pm)

Austin Student Film Expo

Presented collaboratively with the Austin Film Festival.

april 08, 2006 (10 am - 5 pm)

Arthouse Family Day

Xtra-Ordinary: Francesca Fuchs, Thomas Glassford, Katrina Moorhead

Join Arthouse to celebrate our current exhibition: Xtra-Ordinary: Francesca Fuchs, Thomas Glassford, Katrina Moorhead.
Come see the art, learn about these three artists and how they make their artwork, and enjoy free, fun hands-on art activities! All ages are welcome. As always, admission is free.

april 01, 2006 (3 pm)

Talking Art: Gallery Tour

Xtra-Ordinary: Francesca Fuchs, Thomas Glassford, Katrina Moorhead

march 05, 2006 (1- 5 pm)

Arthouse Family Day

The Gospel of Lead: Dario Robleto & Jeremy Blake

Join Arthouse to celebrate our current exhibition: The Gospel of Lead: Dario Robleto & Jeremy Blake.
Come see the art, learn about these two artists and how they make their artwork, and enjoy free, fun hands-on art activities! All ages are welcome. As always, admission is free.

january 24, 2006 (5:30 - 7:00pm)

Teacher Workshop: The Gospel of Lead

The workshop will include a tour of our current exhibition, The Gospel of Lead: Dario Robleto and Jeremy Blake. Teachers will also recieve an educator's packet and will recieve information on Arthouse's available tours and programs.
Contact Catherine O'Neill, Education Coordinator, at (512)453-5312 for more information and to RSVP.

Please RSVP by Friday, January 20.

january 21, 2006 (3pm)

Talking Art
With Dario Robleto and Jeremy Blake.

december 03 - 31, 2005

Give the gift of original art.

Third annual Arthouse 5x7 Holiday Art Sale.
Featuring the best works of all 5 x 7 Art Splurge and Exhibitions highlighting emerging and established artists with strong Texas ties.
Works from 5x7 2005 may be purchased for $100 per board, vintage works, only $50.
Arthouse members will receive a 20% discount on purchases.

december 01, 2005 (7 pm)

Talking Art
With Hamza Walker, Education Director at The Renaissance Society at The University of Chicago, and curator of New Video, New Europe.

november 10, 2005 (7 pm)

Arthouse Presents...
A preview screening of The Green Dress by filmmaker, Cauleen Smith.

october 27, 2005 (6 pm)

Talking Art

Arthouse Texas Prize 2005 finalist, Ludwig Schwarz screens The Who's Tommy.

october 20, 2005 (6 pm)

Talking Art

Arthouse Texas Prize 2005 finalist, Eileen Maxson screens Oklahoma!

october 06, 2005 (6 pm)

Talking Art

Arthouse Texas Prize 2005 finalist, Robyn O'Neil screens McCabe and Mrs. Miller.

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