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SUMMARY:ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HISTORIC ART CONTEST AND CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11\, 2016 Celebrating – through Art – the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon
DESCRIPTION:TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS partners with HALLET OAK GALLERY \nfor HISTORIC ART CONTEST and conference june 10-11\, 2016 \nCelebrating – through Art – the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon \n  \n(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. \n  \nPresentations 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. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nHightower 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. \n  \nThe 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.” \n  \nPaul 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.” \n  \nRegistration 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. \n  \nAbout 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. \n  \nAbout 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. \n  \nAlso 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. \n  \nLois Weiss – Writer for the Arts \n  \n\n \n“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon” \nFirst Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference \nPartnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11\, 2016 \nHistoric KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE\, TX \nP R O G R A M \n\n\nWednesday\, June 8           \n  \n4:00 – 7:00 PM                    Deadline for dropping off art works with application fee. \n  \nFriday\, June 10 \n  \n7:00 – 9:00 PM                    Evening Photo Exhibition & Lectures\nDoug Kubicek – Author of “Grand\, Complete\, and Perfect: The Lavaca County Courthouse\,” Mercantile activity before and after the Kahn & Stanzel Building was built in 1890.\nRichard Payne\, FAIA – Author of “Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture\,” The Importance of Preservation and Texas Towns Photography Exhibit. \n  \nSaturday\, June 11 \n  \n9:00 AM — Noon                  Coffee and Doughnuts \n  \nBook 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.” \n  \n12:00 – 1:00 PM                   Lunch with talk by Brantley Hightower \n  \n1:00 – 1:30 PM                    Break \n  \n1:30 – 2:30 PM                    Chris Meister \n  \n2:30 – 3:00 PM                    Break \n  \n3:00 – 3:45 PM                    James P. Arnold\, Preservation Specialist who oversaw the renovation of the Kahn & Stanzel Building. \n  \n3:45 – 4:00 PM                    Break \n  \n4:00 – 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 \n  \n  \nIf you cannot attend all of the presentations\, please plan to arrive during breaks in the program. \n \nConference participants must preregister by June 8 to receive a boxed lunch on Saturday. \n  \n  \n“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon” \nFirst Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference \nPartnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11\, 2016 \nHistoric KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE\, TX  \n  \nR E G I S T R A T I O N   F O R M \n  \n  \nNAME(s):                                                                                                                                                                                                          \n  \n  \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \n  \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \n  \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \n  \nCONTACT ADDRESS:                                                                                                                                                                                                      \n  \nCITY\, STATE\, ZIP:                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \n  \nPHONE NUMBER:                                                             EMAIL ADDRESS:                                                                                                                 \n  \nWould you like to receive the Hallet Oak Gallery monthly newsletter for upcoming events via email: Yes                              No                                \n  \n  \nMake 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. \n  \n  \nPRE-REGISTRATON FEE(S) ENCLOSED: $                                                      NUMBER OF PERSONS:                                                                  \n  \n  \nREGISTRATION INCLUDES LUNCH. SPECIAL DIET: (please indicate preference)                                                                             \n  \n  \nTo tour the Lavaca County Courthouse\, indicate preference: Friday Evening Saturday Morning                                       \n  \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nMAIL TO: \n  \nHallet Oak Gallery \nHistorical Kahn & Stanzel Bldg. \n115 N. Main Street or PO BOX 968  \nHallettsville\, TX 77964 \n \n             Gordon’s 1890 Kahn & Stanzel Building\, Hallettsville\, Texas\, Photo by Mieko Mahi\n\n\n\n  \n“Celebrating –through art—the Life and Work of J. Riely Gordon” \nFirst Annual Hallet Oak Gallery Art Contest & Conference \nPartnering with Texas Society of Architects – June 10–11\, 2016 \nHistoric KAHN & STANZEL BUILDING – HallettsvILLE\, TX  \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nthe beautifully restored Kahn & Stanzel Building\, \nhome of the Hallet Oak Gallery in Hallettsville\, Texas \nstands as a testament to the life and work \nof architect J. Riely Gordon\, 1863-1937. \n \nPhoto by Mieko Mahi\n\n\n\n  \nJAMES RIELY GORDON HISTORICAL ART CONTEST  \n  \nEntries:                                           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). \n  \nAward Categories:                      Adults\, ages 20 and up\, First and Second Place for Excellence \nTeens\, ages 12-19\, First and Second Place for Excellence \nChildren\, ages 6-11\, First and Second Place for Excellence \nBest of Show “Judges’ Choice” $200 cash prize \n  \nEntry Fee:                                      Adults and Teens: $20 per entry\, two entry fees includes 1 pass to conference \nChildren: $10 per entry \n  \nEntry Drop Off:                              Tuesday\, June 8\, 2016\, 4:00-7:00 PM \n  \nJudging:                                        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. \n  \nAwards:                                          First and second place awards and certificates in all categories will be presented at the Gallery at 4:00 PM\, June 11. \n  \nRules:                                           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.). \n  \nFill out the form below to drop off with entry. \n  \nName:                                                                               Street Address:                                                                                                                    \n  \nCity:                                                                                   State and Zip Code:                                                                                                           \n  \nEmail address:                                                               Title of Entry                                                                                                                         \n  \nMedium:                                                                           Description and Location of Inspiration:                                                                      \n  \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \nEntry Fee Paid:                                             Adult (Age 20 & up)                  Teen (Age 12-19)                    Child (6-11)                               \n  \nDo you plan to attend the conference? Yes           (Please complete the attached registration form for the conference.) \n  \nNo              What time will you arrive?                        (Plan to arrive during a break in the program to avoid disturbing speakers.) \n  \nWould you like to be included in the Hallet Oak Gallery newsletter? Yes                             No                               \nTo download a pdf of the contest rules and registration\, click on this link: \n  \npdf20160304_official_riely_tsa_contest_june10_11_pr \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			More\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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SUMMARY:Bob Barrera's Strokes with a Sip Painting Class
DESCRIPTION: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\nShare this: \n  \n\n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			More\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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SUMMARY:Saturday Emporium\, Meet the Artist for Coffee 10 AM to noon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Emporium\, Meet the Artist for Coffee 10 AM to noon \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			More\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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SUMMARY:LUNCH AND LEARN:  “WHAT IS ART?”   Hallet Oak Gallery
DESCRIPTION:lunch and learn: “What is art?”  \nHallet Oak Gallery \nMarch 12\, 2016 12 PM – 1:00 PM \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nRegistration 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. \n  \n  \nAbout Hallet Oak Gallery \n  \nThe 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. \n  \n  \nFor more information visit www.halletoakgallery.com. \n  \n  \n-Lois Weiss\, contributing Writer for the Arts – \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			More\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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SUMMARY:SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS:  MICHAEL WINDBERG\, TRADITIONAL OIL PAINTER
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpotlight on the Arts  \nMichael Windberg\, Painter of Landscapes and Historic Subjects  \nOpening Reception: March 12\, 2016\, 2 – 4 pm \n  \nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NO ADMISSION FEE \nArea 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.” \n  \nThe 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.” \nWindberg’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. \n  \nSaturday\, March 12\, Wine and Cheese Reception 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nSaturday\, March 19\, Art\, Conversation\, Refreshments\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nSaturday\, March 26\, Art\, Conversation\, Refreshments\, 2:00 – 4 PM \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nLois Weiss\, Contributing Writer for the Arts \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			More\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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