Spotlight on the Arts: Bob Barrera, Acrylic Painter
2016-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hallet Oak Gallery
Spotlight on the Arts:

BOB BARRERA, ACRYLIC ARTIST
Art Reception 2 – 4 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE

Versatile painter Bob Barrera is the Hallet Oak Gallery’s Spotlight on the Arts artist for May. Barrera draws on his work in the oil industry as well as many other inspirations for his colorful acrylic images. He does custom design on gun stocks, builds and paints rustic bars and other furniture, and creates yard art. In December 2015 he painted the beautiful signs depicting Christkindlmarkt for the Hallet Oak Gallery.
Barrera is much loved as the instructor for Strokes with a Sip, an ongoing class at the gallery. Students bring their own drinks and follow his lead creating paintings to take home, but he says that painting is “not really a skill that can be learned…You can be taught to perfect your style but painting and creativity have to be in you.” If Barrera’s Strokes with a Sip is any indication, patrons of the Spotlight exhibit will be an enjoyable time!

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Spotlight on the Arts: Bob Barrera, Acrylic Painter
2016-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Spotlight on the Arts:

BOB BARRERA, ACRYLIC ARTIST
Art Reception: 2 – 4 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE

Versatile painter Bob Barrera is the Hallet Oak Gallery’s Spotlight on the Arts artist for May. Barrera draws on his work in the oil industry as well as many other inspirations for his colorful acrylic images. He does custom design on gun stocks, builds and paints rustic bars and other furniture, and creates yard art. In December 2015 he painted the beautiful signs depicting Christkindlmarkt for the Hallet Oak Gallery.
Barrera is much loved as the instructor for Strokes with a Sip, an ongoing class at the gallery. Students bring their own drinks and follow his lead creating paintings to take home, but he says that painting is “not really a skill that can be learned…You can be taught to perfect your style but painting and creativity have to be in you.” If Barrera’s Strokes with a Sip is any indication, patrons of the Spotlight exhibit will be an enjoyable time!

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Lunch & Learn: Bob Barrera presents "Acrylic Painting Technique and Inspiration"
2016-05-14 23:30 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Hallet Oak Galllery Lunch & Learn: Bob Barrera presents Acrylic Painting Techniques and Inspriation

BOB BARRERA, ACRYLIC ARTIST
May 14, 2016, 12 – 1 pm $15 Door Fee

Registration is 11:30 RSVP by May 12th for free lunch
Barrera will give a demonstration for the gallery’s monthly Lunch and Learn session on May 14.
Barrera is much loved as the instructor for Strokes with a Sip, an ongoing class at the gallery. Students bring their own drinks and follow his lead creating paintings to take home, but he says that painting is “not really a skill that can be learned…You can be taught to perfect your style but painting and creativity have to be in you.” If Barrera’s Strokes with a Sip is any indication, patrons of the Spotlight exhibit and the Lunch and Learn are in for a very enjoyable time!
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Spotlight on the Arts: Bob Barrera, Acrylic Painter
2016-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Spotlight on the Arts:

BOB BARRERA, ACRYLIC ARTIST
Opening Reception: May 14, 2016, 2 – 4 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE

Versatile painter Bob Barrera is the Hallet Oak Gallery’s Spotlight on the Arts artist for May. Barrera draws on his work in the oil industry as well as many other inspirations for his colorful acrylic images. He does custom design on gun stocks, builds and paints rustic bars and other furniture, and creates yard art. In December 2015 he painted the beautiful signs depicting Christkindlmarkt for the Hallet Oak Gallery. Don’t forget to sign up for the early afternoon Lunch and Learn: Barrera will give a demonstration starting at noon, RSPVP by May 12th.
Barrera is much loved as the instructor for Strokes with a Sip, an ongoing class at the gallery. Students bring their own drinks and follow his lead creating paintings to take home, but he says that painting is “not really a skill that can be learned…You can be taught to perfect your style but painting and creativity have to be in you.” If Barrera’s Strokes with a Sip is any indication, patrons of the Spotlight exhibit will be an enjoyable time!

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Music Night at the HOG - 7 pm to 9 pm JD Wellfed & Guests: Frank Martin Gilligan and Mike Stroup
2016-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
MUSIC NIGHT AT THE HOG
JD WELLFED & GUESTS: FRANK MARTIN GILLIGAN AND MIKE STROUP

Monday, May 9, 2016 7 PM – 9 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM
Host JD Wellfed will welcome singer/songwriter Frank Martin Gilligan to the stage for the Music Night at the Hallet Oak Gallery on May 9. Gilligan, from Beaumont, was lead singer for the group Mason Dixon. The group had nine straight national number one records on the Independent Country Music Charts from 1975 – 1993. Mike Stroup is a big city favorite for traditional American music and has teamed up with others to play in various combos as singer, rhythm and lead guitar, such as at the April 2016 Fiddler’s Frolics. Wellfed, singer/songwriter from Sweet Home, hosts the popular show from 7-9 PM on the second Monday of each month. Tickets are $10, $8 Seniors. BYOB. Light snacks are provided. Doors open at 6:30 PM For more information, visit halletoakgallery.com.

Promo photo of Frank Martin Gilligan, courtsey of Frank MartinGilligan
Mike Stroup
JD Wellfed
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Meet the Artist for Coffee
2016-05-07 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Saturday is bustling with artists and tourists stopping in to see what the gallery is all about. Hot fresh brewed free coffee and pastries are on hand. Artisans and artists display and show their latest works as walk-ins or sublease a display table if they have lots to share.
The gallery supports 16 local artists, five international artists and four Houstonian artists: Artworks presently on display are by Bob Barrera, acrylic paintings; Steve Beckman, watercolors; Larry Charles, Al Eisenberg, acrylic paintings; watercolors; Gene Grant, pencil sketches; Larry Bozka, wildlife photographer; Blanche Cavarretta, gourd artist; Roy Cavarretta, pen and ink reproductions as well as carved gourd art; Gisela Floto, contemporary photography; Cherri Fryer, pottery; Alberto Godoy, oil paintings; Art Juarez, historical photography; Ofi Juarez, historical photography; Valentia Kisseleva, pen and ink; Yan Lee, pen and ink reproductions; Mieko Mahi, industrial art; Marcus Mann, oil painting and reproductions; Hege Nolop, jewelry; Chu Okoli, oil paintings; Elizabeth Payne, acrylic paintings; James Phillips, wood sculptor; Danny Stephens, bronze sculptor; Alice Vickers, acrylic paintings; and Michael Windberg, oil paintings. All works are for sale.
The gallery’s home is the historic Kahn and Stanzel building in downtown Hallettsville. Visit the gallery to see the artistic timeline showing the building’s history and that of the Hallet Oak tree, namesake for the gallery.
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Square Art Bunch: Watch Museum Film
2016-05-07 16:00 - 17:00
Square Art Bunch: Film every first Saturday 4 pm to 5 pm. Membership not required. Free to the public. All Ages. Craft project available.
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Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization
2016-05-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization meets every first Tuesday of the month from 5 PM to 6 PM, doors open at 4:30 PM for coffee and pastries. The meetings are held at the Hallet Oak Gallery, 115 N. Main Street, Hallettsville, TX 77964.

The first revitalization project will occur in May 2016 in preparation for the J. Riely Gordon Art Contest and Conference (Friday, June 10th and Saturday, 11th). The Hallettsville planning committee members are Gayle Bludau, Nita Braun, Mieko Mahi, Cindy Renken, Tammy Woytek, and Alice Vickers.

Please come to this important meeting to discuss the project and be a part of the process. For more information call 361-217-7030 or email venue@halletoakgallery.

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Saturday Morning Meet the Artist for Coffee
2016-04-30 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery

Sign up for Art Contest and Conference today!
2016-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Registration forms are located on home page of www.halletoakgallery.com

James Riely Gordon
Historical Art Contest and Conference
June 10-11, 2016

Doug Kubicek, author of Grand, Complete, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse, has had a life-long love of Texas history, especially that of Lavaca County. As a child he explored fields, bridges, and graveyards, bringing home arrowheads, broken glass and other artifacts. Kubicek has taught history for 27 years, primarily in Hallettsville. He received the Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award in 2011. Kubicek, current president of the Lavaca Historical Commission, has said, “As a historian, it is my belief that the past is endlessly fascinating and worth knowing. Everything and everyone has a history. It is one aspect of life that binds all humanity together, especially as Texans.”
Wednesday, June 8
Deadline for dropping off art for contest

Friday, June 10

7:00 – 9:00 PM: Evening Photo Exhibition &
Lectures

7:00 PM: Doug Kubicek “Business as Usual;
Mercantile Trade in Hallettsville
Ca. 1900”

8:00 PM: Richard Payne, FAIA “Texas Towns
and The Art of Architecture, the Importance of Preservation.”

Saturday, June 11

9:00 AM – Noon
Coffee and Doughnuts
Book Signings by Brantley Hightower, The
Courthouses of Central Texas; Chris Meister, James Riely Gordon: His Courthouses and other Public Architecture; Doug Kubicek, Grand, Complete, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Brantley Hightower

1:00 – 1:30 PM – Break

1:30 – 2:30 PM – Chris Meister

2:30 – 3:00 PM – Break

3:00 – 3:45 PM – James P. Arnold, Preservation
Specialist for Kahn & Stanzel Building
Renovation

3:45 – 4:00 PM – Break

4:00 – 4:30 PM – Paul A. Bielamowicz, AIA,
LEED AP, Closing Remarks and
Contest Prizes

Chris Meister is a graphic designer and independent scholar of architectural history living in Royal Oak, Michigan. His book, James Riely Gordon: His Courthouses and Other Public Architecture, received the Victorian Society of America’s 2012 Ruth Emery Award in 2012 and the San Antonio Conservation Society’s 2013 Publication Award. He is currently working to restore the historic architecture of the 1904 Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan, the oldest public aquarium in North America. His publications include an article on the early industrial architecture of Albert Kahn, and other historical subjects. Meister has been a consultant on restorations and National Historic Landmark listings for county courthouses in Texas.

Richard Payne, FAIA is a former practicing architect and one of the most respected, experienced, and widely published photographers of architecture in the United States. Known nationally for his work for leading architects, designers, contractors and corporations, he has completed assignments throughout the US, as well as projects in Australia, Canada, Venezuela, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Payne has published 9 books in addition to his Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture, A Photographer’s Journey and has received numerous awards. His work has been exhibited throughout Texas and in New York, and he has given lectures and seminars for the University of Houston, Texas A&M, and the Professional Photographers of America.
James P. Arnold, Preservation Specialist for restoration of the Kahn & Stanzel Building, has a BBA in Urban & Regional Studies from Baylor University and a Masters in Architecture from the University of Houston with a certificate in Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse. At the University of Houston he was awarded the Myron Anderson Prize, inducted in the Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society, and elected into the 50 from 50 Hall of Fame for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture. He co-authored On the Slopes of the Volcano-Documentation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mexican Monasteries of the Sixteenth Century and Workshop for Historic Architecture (the first eighteen years).

Brantley Hightower holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Post-Professional Masters of Architecture degree from Princeton University. He has worked for Perkins & Will in Chicago, Max Levy Architect in Dallas and Lake|Flato Architects in San Antonio. He has won numerous awards and has been exhibited in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Washington, D.C. He has taught at the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Tech University, Trinity University and the University of Texas at Austin. He has lectured on courthouses throughout the state and is a regular contributor to The Rivard Report and Texas Architect Magazine and has published in Platform, Constructs, Pidgin and Clog architectural journals. He is Vice President of Texas Society of Architects.
Paul Bielamowicz, AIA, LEED AP, President of Texas Society of Architects, creates environmentally responsible designs for large, complex projects. He received the 2009 Texas Society of Architects (TSA) Young Professional Achievement Award for his contributions to the architectural profession, exemplary leadership, and service as an AIA role model. In 2014, he was nominated for the position of TSA President, beginning with service in 2015 as President-Elect, President in 2016, and Immediate Past President in 2017. A design competition he organized in 2007 resulted in a $500,000 grant to the City of Austin from Texas Parks and Wildlife to turn an underdeveloped site into Gus Garcia Park. Paul and the other founders of the competition team received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Austin City Council.

About J. Riely Gordon, Kahn & Stanzel Building Architect:
The Kahn & Stanzel building in Hallettsville, Texas, built in 1890, has recently been restored in the first part of this century and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This edifice was designed by architect J. Riely Gordon, and is currently used as an art, performance and learning center.
James Riely Gordon (1863-1937), referred to as Riely, was born in Virginia, and moved with his family to San Antonio when he was around ten years old. He graduated from the public school at age 14 and worked as a civil engineer and a draftsman. His education as an architect was self-taught, making his extraordinary career all the more impressive. In 1902 Gordon moved to New York City, where he continued his successful career and served as President of the New York Society of Architects for thirteen years.
Texas was blessed with a number of fine architects in the late-19th century, but few were self-educated and most received their training outside the state. For example, Nicholas Clayton (1840-1916) emigrated from Ireland with his widowed mother, eventually apprenticed with a Memphis architectural firm that sent him to Galveston to supervise work there. He decided to stay. Alfred Giles (1853-1920) was educated in England at King’s College, London University and worked for a London architectural firm before immigrating to the United States and settling in San Antonio. Eugene T. Heiner (1853-1901), designer of the 1897 Lavaca County Courthouse, apprenticed with the Chicago architect William LeBaron Jenney before moving to Houston in 1878.
Built over 30 County Courthouses – 18 in Texas: J. Riely Gordon became known for designing county courthouses that were particularly well suited for the Texas climate and building materials.
Aransas County Courthouse in Rockport (1889-90, now lost)
Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange (1890-91)
Bexar County Courthouse (1892-97)
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville (1891-92)
Old Victoria County Courthouse (1892)
Old Brazoria County Courthouse in Brazoria (1894-95, now lost)
Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs (1894-95)
Gonzales County Courthouse (1894-96)
San Patricio County Courthouse in Sinton (1894-95, now lost)
Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton (1894-96, now lost)
Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie (1894-97)
Wise County Courthouse in Decatur (1895-97)
Comal County Courthouse in New Braunfels (1898)
Lee County Courthouse in Giddings (1898-99)
Old Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall (1899-1901)
Callahan County Courthouse in Baird (1900, now lost)
McLennan County Courthouse in Waco (1900-02)
Angelina County Courthouse in Lufkin (1902-03, now lost)
Gordon also designed many buildings that were not courthouses. For Hallettsville, he designed the 1890 Kahn & Stanzel Building; an opera house (now lost); and the Rosenberg Building (remodeled). Other notable buildings by J. Riely Gordon include the Texas State Building for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago (1892-93, now lost) and the Arizona Territorial Capitol in Phoenix (1899-1900, now the Arizona Capitol Museum).
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A MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP BY BEVERLY CHARLES
2016-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
ANNOUNCING A MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
FACILITATED BY BEVERLY CHARLES

CREATING A MEMOIR TIMELINE

“The way we describe our lives and understand them is ultimately and inextricably connected to the way we live them.”
– Mandy Aftel, The Story of Your Life

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 – 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
AT HALLET OAK GALLERY
Kahn & Stanzel Building – 115 N. Main Street
Hallettsville, TX 77964

YOU WILL:

define memoir, discerning between memoir and autobiography.
identify elements of a memoir timeline.
create a memoir timeline.
share memorable photos from your life.
write to share.
look at inspiring examples of memoir writing.
have fun!

REGISTRATION FEE: $35:00 includes materials, supplies, and snacks for break/s.

NOTE: More information will be sent upon your registration. To register, please send info below with your registration fee to Beverly Charles, 5565 E. FM 532, Schulenburg, TX 78956.

NAME:______________________________________________________

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________

PHONE:_____________________________________________________

E-MAIL:_____________________________________________________
ANNOUNCING A MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
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Spotlight on the Arts: In Memory of Steve Beckman
2016-04-16 02:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: STEVE BECKMAN
FREE RECEPTION: APRIL 16, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Beloved watercolor artist Steve Beckman will be featured for the Hallet Oak Gallery’s April “Spotlight on the Artist.” Beckman, who passed away suddenly in his home March 28, was a long time exhibitor at the gallery. Although the gallery featured his work in its spotlight exhibit for this past January it is returning his work to the spotlight for April. Proceeds from any sales will go to Steve’s brother, Jeff Beckman, for help with funeral expenses. Steve was an active member of Hallettsville’s South Central Texas Art League and the Mossy Grove Methodist Church.
All Spotlight exhibits are free and open to the public. The reception will be Saturday, April 16 from 2:00 till 4:00 PM at the gallery, 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville. The gallery invites fellow artists and friends to come enjoy a glass of wine, view Steve’s watercolors, and share memories. For more information, visit the gallery’s website at halletoakgallery.com.
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Bob Barrera Evening Workshop
2016-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Contact Bob Barrera for details.
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Music Night at the HOG Featuring JD Wellfed & Guests: Jeremy Halliburton and Mark Jungers
2016-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Music Night at the HOG
JD Wellfed & Guests: Jeremy Halliburton and Mark Jungers
April 11, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Award winning singer/songwriters Jeremy Halliburton and Mark Jungers will return to the Hallet Oak Gallery on Monday, April 11, for the on-going series, Music Night at the HOG. Sharing the stage will be host JD Wellfed of Sweet Home, who schedules the talent for the series each month. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission is $10, $8 seniors. Bring your own drinks—light snacks provided. The gallery is located at 115 N. Main St. on the square in Hallettsville,
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: In Memory of Steve Beckman - Free Reception
2016-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: STEVE BECKMAN
FREE RECEPTION: APRIL 9, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Beloved watercolor artist Steve Beckman will be featured for the Hallet Oak Gallery’s April “Spotlight on the Artist.” Beckman, who passed away suddenly in his home March 28, was a long time exhibitor at the gallery. Although the gallery featured his work in its spotlight exhibit for this past January it is returning his work to the spotlight for April. Proceeds from any sales will go to Steve’s brother, Jeff Beckman, for help with funeral expenses. Steve was an active member of Hallettsville’s South Central Texas Art League and the Mossy Grove Methodist Church.
All Spotlight exhibits are free and open to the public. The reception will be Saturday, April 9 from 2:00 till 4:00 PM at the gallery, 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville. The gallery invites fellow artists and friends to come enjoy a glass of wine, view Steve’s watercolors, and share memories. For more information, visit the gallery’s website at halletoakgallery.com.
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Lunch and Learn: “Creating Photos that Leap Off the Page and How a Camera Works” Presented by Mieko Mahi
2016-04-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Lunch and Learn: “Creating Photos that Leap Off the Page and How a Camera Works” Presented by Mieko Mahi

Hallet Oak Gallery
April 9, 2016 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Hallet Oak Gallery Founder and Industrial Artist, Mieko Mahi will be the guest speaker for its “Lunch and Learn” on Saturday, April 9, 2016 presenting “Creating Photos that Leap off the Page and How a Camera Works”.

Most people don’t associate art with the oil and gas industry. But once you’ve seen the dramatic work of Mieko Mahi, you might think otherwise. Mieko’s 25 years of experience includes six years at Marathon Oil Company, a major, fully-integrated international oil company. Her extensive energy industry work includes photographing offshore drilling rigs, productions platforms, pipeline construction and fabrication. She has photographed onshore drilling and production operations, refineries, pipeline construction, and natural gas liquids plants. Her human interest work encompasses large groups, studio portraits, executive portraiture, and candids of people at work.

Registration for the “Lunch and Learn” is 11:00-11:30 AM on Saturday, April 9th. The fee of $20 includes a boxed lunch. Persons may preregister by April 7 for $15 for individual tickets or $12 each for two or more tickets. Persons registering after 11:30 are welcome but must bring their own lunch, and the fee is $20. For advanced registration, please leave a message at 361-217-7030 or email venue@halletoakgallery.com. Attendees may register at the door on the day of the event.

About Hallet Oak Gallery

Hallet Oak Gallery, A Center for Arts and Entertainment, is located in the historic Kahn & Stanzel Building on the square in Hallettsville. Join the Hallet Oak Gallery online: www.halletoakgallery.com or call 361-217-7030 for more information.

-Lois Weiss, contributing Writer for the Arts –
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Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization
2016-04-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Every first Tuesday of the month, please join the Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization (FHDR) for the seventh meeting on the square at the Hallet Oak Gallery, K & S Building, 115 N. Main Street. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. We will serve tea and pastries. Mieko Mahi, Executive Director of the Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization – a nonprofit organization will host the group. The meeting will end promptly at six o’clock p.m.
The April meeting will discuss the ways to enhance and support the beautification project underway coordinated by the welcoming committee for Texas Society of Architects for the June 10th and 11th J. Reily Gordon Contest and Conference. The Hallettsville planning committee members are Gayle Bludau, Mieko Mahi, Cindy Renken, Lois S. Weiss, Tammy Woytek, and Alice Vickers. The organization will explore ways to energize the community and revitalize downtown Hallettsville.
About Texas Society of Architects: An affiliate of the American Institute of Architects, TSA is one of the nation’s largest organizations for the architectural profession. Founded in 1939, it includes 17 regional chapters and more than 6,500 members. The mission of TSA is to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments. As an advocate for architecture, TSA promotes good design and the benefits that good design brings to Texas communities.
About Hallet Oak Foundation Incorporated

Mission
Our mission is to provide a vibrant center in downtown Hallettsville for people to explore and enjoy cultural arts and entertainment. As a non-profit foundation, we’re divided into two parts: the Hallet Oak Gallery and Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization.
Located in a historic, Kahn & Stanzel building, the Hallet Oak Gallery sells an array of artworks from more than 20 regional and international artists. The gallery regularly provides meet-and-greets with the artists and offers numerous educational workshops, classes, evening lectures, musical events, and movies pertaining to the arts.
Our Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization organization is dedicated to preserve the history of the town through guided tours, cultural activities, and fund-raising community events
Vision
To offer the people of Hallettsville and surrounding Lavaca County a lively new home to experience, explore, and enjoy cultural arts. The long-term result of this effort will be to deepen the community’s appreciation for art and culture.
Hallet Oak Foundation Incorporated
Board of Directors
Executive Director – Mieko Mahi
Administration – Alice Vickers
Curriculum – Claire Scoggin
Advisory Board
Betty J. Edwards, M. D.
Sue Pritchett

Hallet Oak Foundation Incorporated is a non-profit organization supporting education and revitalization through arts and culture.

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Square Art Bunch - Meeting Every 1st Saturday - Membership not Required
2016-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
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In Memory of Steve Beckman: Spotlight on the Arts - Free Reception
2016-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: STEVE BECKMAN
FREE RECEPTION: APRIL 2, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Beloved watercolor artist Steve Beckman will be featured for the Hallet Oak Gallery’s April “Spotlight on the Artist.” Beckman, who passed away suddenly in his home March 28, was a long time exhibitor at the gallery. Although the gallery featured his work in its spotlight exhibit for this past January it is returning his work to the spotlight for April. Proceeds from any sales will go to Steve’s brother, Jeff Beckman, for help with funeral expenses. Steve was an active member of Hallettsville’s South Central Texas Art League and the Mossy Grove Methodist Church.
All Spotlight exhibits are free and open to the public. The reception will be Saturday, April 2 from 2:00 till 4:00 PM at the gallery, 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville. The gallery invites fellow artists and friends to come enjoy a glass of wine, view Steve’s watercolors, and share memories. For more information, visit the gallery’s website at halletoakgallery.com.
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS MICHAEL WINDBERG, PAINTER OF LANDSCAPES AND HISTORIC SUBJECTS - Open to the Public
2016-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Area residents will have a rare opportunity in March to view the work of Michael Windberg. Following in the tradition of his father, renowned Texas oil painter Dahlhart Windberg, Michael has made his own mark as a serious painter of Texas landscapes and historical subjects such as the Texas Alamo. Michael confesses, “While I enjoy historical images, landscapes will always be my first love.” The Windberg ranch near Goliad has been in the family since 1848. Michael enjoys painting there in the ranch’s quiet atmosphere. “I have painted in Colorado and Wyoming, but you just can’t beat Texas landscapes for those soft, tranquil scenes we all love.” In addition to his original compositions, Michael has worked for more than 15 years restoring old oil paintings. “Each one,” Michael points out, “teaches me something I can apply to my own work.”
The exhibit will continue until the end of March with receptions on each Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, March 26, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2 – 6 pm

The Hallet Oak Gallery is located on the Square in Hallettsville in the historic Kahn and Stanzel Building designed by famed architect James Riely Gordon. Operating as part of the non-profit Hallet Oak Foundation, the Gallery seeks to enhance art appreciation in the community as a whole—from grade school students to senior citizens—and to introduce visitors to Hallettsville to the talents and flavors of this region. Tours and visits are free. To receive notices about opening receptions, email venue@halletoakgallery.com.

-Lois Weiss, Contributing Writer for the Arts
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Saturday Emporium, Meet the Artist for Coffee 9 AM to noon
2016-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Saturday Emporium, Meet the Artist for Coffee 9 AM to noon
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: MICHAEL WINDBERG, TRADITIONAL OIL PAINTER
2016-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
spotlight on the arts
Michael Windberg, painter of landscapes and historic subjec
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE
Area residents will have a rare opportunity in March to view the work of Michael Windberg. Following in the tradition of his father, renowned Texas oil painter Dahlhart Windberg, Michael has made his own mark as a serious painter of Texas landscapes and historical subjects such as the Texas Alamo. Michael confesses, “While I enjoy historical images, landscapes will always be my first love.” The Windberg ranch near Goliad has been in the family since 1848. Michael enjoys painting there in the ranch’s quiet atmosphere. “I have painted in Colorado and Wyoming, but you just can’t beat Texas landscapes for those soft, tranquil scenes we all love.” In addition to his original compositions, Michael has worked for more than 15 years restoring old oil paintings. “Each one,” Michael points out, “teaches me something I can apply to my own work.”
The opening for Windberg’s exhibit was Saturday, March 5, 2016. The gallery invites everyone to come by see Michael’s many works, enjoy the refreshments, and view the wonderful paintings. The exhibit will continue until the end of March with receptions on each Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, March 19, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2 – 6 PM
Saturday, March 26, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2 – 6 pm

The Hallet Oak Gallery is located on the Square in Hallettsville in the historic Kahn and Stanzel Building designed by famed architect James Riely Gordon. Operating as part of the non-profit Hallet Oak Foundation, the Gallery seeks to enhance art appreciation in the community as a whole—from grade school students to senior citizens—and to introduce visitors to Hallettsville to the talents and flavors of this region. Tours and visits are free. To receive notices about opening receptions, email venue@halletoakgallery.com.

-Lois Weiss, Contributing Writer for the Arts

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Saturday Emporium, Meet the Artist for Coffee 9 AM to noon
2016-03-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery

Music Night at the HOG JD Wellfed & Guest: Mike Blakely
2016-03-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Music Night at the HOG
JD Wellfed & Guest: Mike Blakely
March 14, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 or $8 Seniors

Portrait of Mike Blakely, photo by Annie Blakely.

Folks in Lavaca County will have an opportunity on March 14, 2016 to hear and meet the nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, Mike Blakely. Popular singer and songwriter JD Wellfed (John Reeves) of Sweet Home will host the seventh in a series of musical evenings Monday night at the Hallet Oak Gallery. His guest is Mike Blakey.

Blakely has published 18 books, including one co-written with Willie Nelson and one co-written by Kenny Rogers. A Wharton County native, he served in the U.S. Air Force and earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. His most recent book, “A Song to Die For,” came out in 2014. He is a two-time winner of the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award—once for best western novel of the year, and once for best western song of the year.
In addition to his novels, Blakely has released 11 CDs and has performed all over the U.S. and Europe. Singers who have recorded his songs include Alan Jackson, Gary P. Nunn, Red Steagall, Flaco Jimenez and Raul Malo, John Arthur Martinez, Randy Brown, Geronimo Trevino III and Johnny Rodriguez, Johnny Bush, Pauline Reese, Debbi Walton and others. The Flaco Jimenez album with Mike’s tune won a Grammy Award in 1995. In 2007 the orbiting International Space Station played one of his tunes. More recently he co-wrote “Seguro Que Hell Yes” with John Arthur Martinez and Alex Harvey, released on Alan Jackson’s set “Genuine—the Alan Jackson Story” in 2015.
Host JD Wellfed will continue to charm the audience on March 14 with his original songs about the countryside and every day experiences. Whether performing country, folk or bluegrass, or whether performing solo or with his band on festival stages or small town taverns, JD is well on his way to leaving an impression on the Americana/acoustic country/folk/singer songwriter scene.

Music Night at the HOG is held the 2nd Monday of every month. In the relaxed atmosphere, the performers interact with the audience, entertaining questions and sharing insight into their music.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bring your own drinks. Ice and cups provided. Checks or cash accepted for $10 door fee.

For more information contact jd@thewellfeds.com.

The Hallet Oak Gallery is a non-profit organization and is located at the Kahn & Stanzel Building (K&S), 115 N. Main Street, Hallettsville, TX 77964.

-Lois Weiss, Contributing writer for the arts. –
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: MICHAEL WINDBERG, TRADITIONAL OIL PAINTER
2016-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Spotlight on the Arts
Michael Windberg, Painter of Landscapes and Historic Subjects
Opening Reception: March 12, 2016, 2 – 4 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE
Area residents will have an opportunity in March to view the work of oil painter Michael Windberg. Following in the tradition of his father, renowned Texas oil painter Dalhart Windberg, Michael has made his own mark as a serious painter of Texas landscapes and historical subjects such as the Texas Alamo. Michael confesses, “While I enjoy historical images, landscapes will always be my first love.”

The Windberg ranch near Goliad has been in the family since 1848. Michael enjoys painting there in the ranch’s quiet atmosphere. “I have painted in Colorado and Wyoming, but you just can’t beat Texas landscapes for those soft, tranquil scenes we all love.” In addition to his original compositions, Michael has worked for more than 15 years restoring old oil paintings. “Each one,” Michael points out, “teaches me something I can apply to my own work.”
Windberg’s exhibit will open Saturday, March 12. Windberg will be present to meet the public at a reception Saturday, March 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The gallery invites everyone to come by and meet Michael, enjoy the refreshments, and view the wonderful paintings. The exhibit will continue until the end of March with receptions on each Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, March 12, Wine and Cheese Reception 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 26, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2:00 – 4 PM

The Hallet Oak Gallery is located on the Square in Hallettsville in the historic Kahn and Stanzel Building designed by renowned architect James Riely Gordon. Operating as part of the non-profit Hallet Oak Foundation, the Gallery seeks to foster art appreciation in the community as a whole—from grade school students to senior citizens—and to introduce visitors to Hallettsville to the talents and flavors of this region. Tours and visits are free. To receive notices about opening receptions, email venue@halletoakgallery.com.

Lois Weiss, Contributing Writer for the Arts

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LUNCH AND LEARN: “WHAT IS ART?” Hallet Oak Gallery
2016-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
lunch and learn: “What is art?”
Hallet Oak Gallery
March 12, 2016 12 PM – 1:00 PM

The Hallet Oak Gallery is pleased to sponsor Yvonne Mikulencak, M.A., M.F.A., as the guest speaker for its “Lunch and Learn” on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Mikulencak will address the importance of art in our lives in her presentation, “What Is Art?” The National Association of Professional Women honored Yvonne as Professional Woman of the Year in 2012. Recognized as a True Renaissance Woman, she is an established portrait artist and retired college art professor, a wildlife rancher, an active member of the Texas Wildlife Association, and a volunteer rescue diver with the Texas A&M Marine Biology Department. Yvonne aided in securing The Flower Gardens and Stetson Bank Coral Reef System as a national marine life preserve in the Texas Gulf. In 1978 she helped create the Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, and in 2007 she was the founding director of the Asperger Women’s Association. She resides in Houston but travels to Lavaca County frequently to spend time on her wildlife ranch.

Registration for the “Lunch and Learn” is 11:00-11:30 AM on Saturday, March 12. The fee of $20 includes a boxed lunch. Persons may preregister by March 10 for $15 for individual tickets or $12 each for two or more tickets. Persons registering after 11:30 are welcome but must bring their own lunch, and the fee is $20. For advanced registration, please leave a message at 361-217-7030 or email venue@halletoakgallery.com. If space allows, persons may register at the door on the day of the event.

About Hallet Oak Gallery

The Hallet Oak Gallery is a non-profit organization and is a Texas historical venue for art, business, education and entertainment, is located in the historic Kahn and Stanzel Building on the square in Hallettsville. For more information on classes and other events at the Gallery, visit www.halletoakgallery.com or the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce website at www.hallettsville.com. Cultural Arts events in 2016 are partly funded with help by the City of Hallettsville and supported by Dr. Betty Edwards, and Friends of the Gallery.

For more information visit www.halletoakgallery.com.

-Lois Weiss, contributing Writer for the Arts –
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Saturday Emporium, Meet the Artist for Coffee 10 AM to noon
2016-03-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
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Bob Barrera's Strokes with a Sip Painting Class
2016-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
A Painting Workshop by Bob Barrera! $35 reserves your spot, only 30 spots available. Please contact Bob Barrera in advance to place a deposit and ensure your spot. Materials and canvas provided. Bring your own drinks, koozies, wine glasses! Ice provided to keep your drinks chilled. Reserve Today! bbarrera361@gmail.com or call/text: 361-258-1931
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HISTORIC ART CONTEST AND CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2016 Celebrating – through Art – the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon
2016-03-09 08:00 - 08:15 | Hallet Oak Gallery
TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS partners with HALLET OAK GALLERY
for HISTORIC ART CONTEST and conference june 10-11, 2016
Celebrating – through Art – the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon

(HALLETTSVILLE, TX) – The Hallet Oak Gallery, a nonprofit organization supporting education for cultural arts, in partnership with the Texas Society of Architects, is sponsoring a statewide art contest celebrating the work of renowned architect J. Riely Gordon (1863-1937). The gallery is also hosting a conference honoring Gordon June 10-11, 2016. In addition to the beautiful Kahn and Stanzel Building (1890) that houses the gallery, Gordon designed 18 Texas courthouses, 12 of which are in use today. He also designed the 1901 Arizona State Capitol Building, now a state museum.

Presentations for the conference about J. Riely Gordon and historical Texas architecture will begin at 7:00 PM Friday, June 10, at 7 PM. Lavaca County historian Doug Kubicek will talk about mercantile activity during the time the Kahn and Stanzel Building was built. Following Kubicek will be photographer and architect Richard Payne, FAIA. Payne will talk about his book, “Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture” and his Texas Towns photography exhibit, which will be on view at the gallery.

The gallery will serve coffee and doughnuts on Saturday morning at 9 AM and host book signings featuring Brantley Hightower (The Courthouses of Central Texas), Chris Meister (James Riely Gordon: His Courthouses and Other Public Architecture), and Doug Kubicek (Grand, Complete, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse). Lavaca County Judge Tramer Woytek has approved special tours on Friday evening and Saturday morning for those who would like to see the recently renovated Lavaca County Courthouse.

Hightower will kick off the Saturday afternoon program, speaking during lunch. followed by Meister, and James P. Arnold, preservation specialist for the renovation of the Kahn and Stanzel building. Paul A. Bielamowicz, President of the Texas Society of Architects, will wrap up the meeting with comments and awards for winners of the historic art contest.

The Texas Society of Architects will provide jurors and assist in awarding prizes for the historic art contest accompanying the conference. Entries in the contest may be in any medium (painting, sculpture, photography, or other) but must illustrate some aspect of Gordon’s life or work. They will be judged according to age group: adults (age 20 and up), teens (age 12-19), and children (age 6-11). Entry fee is $20 per artwork submitted ($10 for children). Winners will receive certificates and cash prizes and subscriptions to the Texas Architects magazine. There is a $200 prize for “Best of Show.”

Paul A. Bielamowicz, President of Texas Society of Architects, said: “Texas courthouses are a cherished part of our state’s history, and James Riely Gordon was instrumental in the creation of many of these beautiful buildings. His buildings continue to bring a sense of pride to their communities after more than 100 years, and are living examples of what we at the Texas Society of Architects advocate for every day.”

Registration fees for the conference are $75 per person ($60 each for two or more) and $40 for students, teachers, or senior citizens. Those who register by June 8 will receive lunch. Walk-ins are welcome but will not receive lunch. Application forms for the conference and the historical art contest are available at http://halletoakgallery.com or by calling 361-217-7030.

About J. Riely Gordon (1863-1937): Not only did Gordon design beautiful, enduring buildings, but he was a strong advocate for the value of architecture. He supported the Office of the Supervising Architect of the United States Treasury, the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, and the City Beautiful Movement.

About Texas Society of Architects: An affiliate of the American Institute of Architects, TSA is one of the nation’s largest organizations for the architectural profession. Founded in 1939, it includes 17 regional chapters and more than 6,500 members. The mission of TSA is to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments. As an advocate for architecture, TSA promotes good design and the benefits that good design brings to Texas communities.

Also supporting the event are Dr. Betty Edwards, owner of the Kahn & Stanzel Building; the City of Hallettsville; and Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization. Hallettsville planning committee members are Gayle Bludau, Mieko Mahi, Cindy Renken, Lois S. Weiss, Tammy Woytek, and Alice Vickers.

Lois Weiss – Writer for the Arts

“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon”
First Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference
Partnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11, 2016
Historic KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE, TX
P R O G R A M

Wednesday, June 8

4:00 – 7:00 PM Deadline for dropping off art works with application fee.

Friday, June 10

7:00 – 9:00 PM Evening Photo Exhibition & Lectures
Doug Kubicek – Author of “Grand, Complete, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse,” Mercantile activity before and after the Kahn & Stanzel Building was built in 1890.
Richard Payne, FAIA – Author of “Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture,” The Importance of Preservation and Texas Towns Photography Exhibit.

Saturday, June 11

9:00 AM — Noon Coffee and Doughnuts

Book signings by Brantley Hightower, “The Courthouses of Central Texas;” Chris Meister, “James Riely Gordon: His Courthouses and Other Public Architecture;” and Doug Kubicek, “Grand, Complete, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse.”

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch with talk by Brantley Hightower

1:00 – 1:30 PM Break

1:30 – 2:30 PM Chris Meister

2:30 – 3:00 PM Break

3:00 – 3:45 PM James P. Arnold, Preservation Specialist who oversaw the renovation of the Kahn & Stanzel Building.

3:45 – 4:00 PM Break

4:00 – 4:30 PM Presentation of Historic Art Contest Awards and Closing remarks by Paul A. Bielamowicz, AIA, LEED AP, President of Texas Society of Architects

If you cannot attend all of the presentations, please plan to arrive during breaks in the program.

Conference participants must preregister by June 8 to receive a boxed lunch on Saturday.

“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon”
First Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference
Partnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11, 2016
Historic KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE, TX

R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M

NAME(s):

CONTACT ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS:

Would you like to receive the Hallet Oak Gallery monthly newsletter for upcoming events via email: Yes No

Make checks to Hallet Oak Gallery. $75 per person or $60 each for two or more. $40 for Student, Teacher, or Senior Citizen. Walk-ins are welcome but will not receive lunch.

PRE-REGISTRATON FEE(S) ENCLOSED: $ NUMBER OF PERSONS:

REGISTRATION INCLUDES LUNCH. SPECIAL DIET: (please indicate preference)

To tour the Lavaca County Courthouse, indicate preference: Friday Evening Saturday Morning

MAIL TO:

Hallet Oak Gallery
Historical Kahn & Stanzel Bldg.
115 N. Main Street or PO BOX 968
Hallettsville, TX 77964

Gordon’s 1890 Kahn & Stanzel Building, Hallettsville, Texas, Photo by Mieko Mahi

“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon”
First Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference
Partnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11, 2016
Historic KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE, TX

the beautifully restored Kahn & Stanzel Building,
home of the Hallet Oak Gallery in Hallettsville, Texas
stands as a testament to the life and work
of architect J. Riely Gordon, 1863-1937.

Photo by Mieko Mahi

JAMES RIELY GORDON HISTORICAL ART CONTEST

Entries: Artworks may be in any medium (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography or other) but must illustrate some aspect of the life or work of James Riely Gordon (1863-1937).

Award Categories: Adults, ages 20 and up, First and Second Place for Excellence
Teens, ages 12-19, First and Second Place for Excellence
Children, ages 6-11, First and Second Place for Excellence
Best of Show “Judges’ Choice” $200 cash prize

Entry Fee: Adults and Teens: $20 per entry, two entry fees includes 1 pass to conference
Children: $10 per entry

Entry Drop Off: Tuesday, June 8, 2016, 4:00-7:00 PM

Judging: A distinguished panel from the Texas Society of Architects will begin voting on contest entries when the doors open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 11.

Awards: First and second place awards and certificates in all categories will be presented at the Gallery at 4:00 PM, June 11.

Rules: Contestants must be present by 3:45 to win. Winners will be announced at 4:00 PM, June 11. All entries except winners must be picked up when the event closes on June 11. Please arrive during a break in the program to avoid disturbing speakers. (See attached program.).

Fill out the form below to drop off with entry.

Name: Street Address:

City: State and Zip Code:

Email address: Title of Entry

Medium: Description and Location of Inspiration:

Entry Fee Paid: Adult (Age 20 & up) Teen (Age 12-19) Child (6-11)

Do you plan to attend the conference? Yes (Please complete the attached registration form for the conference.)

No What time will you arrive? (Plan to arrive during a break in the program to avoid disturbing speakers.)

Would you like to be included in the Hallet Oak Gallery newsletter? Yes No
To download a pdf of the contest rules and registration, click on this link:

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS MICHAEL WINDBERG
2016-03-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Hallet Oak Gallery
Spotlight on the Arts
Michael Windberg, Painter of Landscapes and Historic Subjects
Opening Reception: march 12, 2016, 2 – 4 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE

Area residents will have a rare opportunity in March to view the work of Michael Windberg. Following in the tradition of his father, renowned Texas oil painter Dahlhart Windberg, Michael has made his own mark as a serious painter of Texas landscapes and historical subjects such as the Texas Alamo. Michael confesses, “While I enjoy historical images, landscapes will always be my first love.” The Windberg ranch near Goliad has been in the family since 1848. Michael enjoys painting there in the ranch’s quiet atmosphere. “I have painted in Colorado and Wyoming, but you just can’t beat Texas landscapes for those soft, tranquil scenes we all love.” In addition to his original compositions, Michael has worked for more than 15 years restoring old oil paintings. “Each one,” Michael points out, “teaches me something I can apply to my own work.”
The opening for Windberg’s exhibit will open Saturday, March 5, 2016. Windberg will be present to meet the public at a reception Saturday, March 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The gallery invites everyone to come by and meet Michael, enjoy the refreshments, and view the wonderful paintings. The exhibit will continue until the end of March with receptions on each Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, March 5, Exhibit Opening, 2 PM
Saturday, March 12, Wine and Cheese Reception, 2-6 PM
Saturday, March 19, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2 – 6 PM
Saturday, March 26, Art, Conversation, Refreshments, 2 – 6 pm

The Hallet Oak Gallery is located on the Square in Hallettsville in the historic Kahn and Stanzel Building designed by famed architect James Riely Gordon. Operating as part of the non-profit Hallet Oak Foundation, the Gallery seeks to enhance art appreciation in the community as a whole—from grade school students to senior citizens—and to introduce visitors to Hallettsville to the talents and flavors of this region. Tours and visits are free. To receive notices about opening receptions, email venue@halletoakgallery.com.

-Lois Weiss, Contributing Writer for the Arts
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