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Kim Turner-Smith Questions

Kim Turner Smith is very patient, and this is the very least of her talents.  We have been so busy and it has taken too long to get her to the blog.  Thanks for your understanding Kim.  Kim was the Juror’s award recipient for our call for entry “Treasure.”  Roy Fulkinger was the juror.  We […]

 

“treasure”

A couple of weekends ago,  we hosted a tremendously fun and energized reception for the “treasure” exhibition.  The evening was enlivened by Richard Orton signing his book,”The Upshaws of County Line, An American Family” and the gallery talk given by Roy Flukinger, the juror of “treasure” and the writer of the preface to Richard’s book.  […]

 

New Children’s Science Museum Opening in Johnson City

This past Saturday, Johnson City, Texas got a preview of something really, really special.  When Amanda opened the gallery four and a half years ago she never envisioned being around the corner from something as cool as this.  The new Hill Country Science Mill hosted a preview party and we went dressed as free range […]

 

forgotten receptions September 27 and October 25

We almost forgot…..  here are images from the “forgotten” receptions.  King Tut even showed up for champagne and pumpkin brownies!  Thanks Blue Mitchell for selecting a great group of images that will not be forgotten!  

 

“downtown” reception July 30, 2014

There are always moments of magic when you fill a room with creative individuals.  We were not disappointed this past Saturday afternoon at the closing reception for “Downtown”.    First, the three ladies in wonderful floral wear (they asked that their names not be used) asked to have their picture taken.   Three old friends […]

 

We’re back in the saddle

  There has been a lot going on around here over the last couple of months: workshops, receptions, building stuff, feeding the cats — haven’t had time to blog. We have been working like crazy on our new workshop/studio space, Blue Taller Studio, unfortunately it wasn’t ready this past weekend for our encaustic workshops, however, we […]

 

It’s Gonna Be a Big Weekend in Johnson City!

No, LBJ’s not coming back.  Photographers Fran Forman, Tami Bone and Judy Sherrod are coming to town.  Fran will be here to celebrate the opening of “Magic,” the current exhibition on the walls here at the gallery.  Fran was the juror for “Magic.”  She will give a gallery talk at 5:30 on Saturday.  Fran will […]

 

Hallelujah

Hallelujah, we’ve got the new website up and rockin’!  Bloggers are bloggin’, whales are singin’ and photographers are photographin’ — it’s a good day!  Amanda has been working her tail off putting this together, she deserves a big round of applauds – clap, clap, clap!  I have been appointed the official gallery blogger.  This is […]

 

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