JM GALLERY and the TEXAS SCULPTURE ASSOCIATION present ILLUMINATION a juried exhibition

Saturday, September 19, JM Gallery hosted an artist reception celebrating works by members of the Texas Sculpture Association (TSA). The pieces included in “Illumination: a juried exhibition,” were hand-selected by a panel of three distinguished judges   – Mark LaRoe, Jed Morse and Gail Sachson. The exhibition will be on display now through October 31, with a special award ceremony to be held at JM Gallery, October 16 in conjunction with AURORA.

Saturday evening, aficionados had the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their work and interact with the pieces. Featured artists include Rebecca Boatman, Jim Bowman, Karmien Bowman, Jim Brightwell, Reba Browning and Glen Spelis, Michelle Crider, Jerry Dodd, Antoaneta Hillman, Rebecca Low, Jim Mace, Roberta Masciarelli, Jill Nonnemacher, Nan Phillips, Stephen Potter, Carlyn Ray, Marco Rubino, Breanne Schwarz, Cathy Shepherd, Scott Shubin, Shelley Smith, Robertus Van der Wege, Sam Watson, and Carole Wolanow.

Since 1983, the TSA has been offering programs and events aimed at educating sculptors and their collectors and promoting the role of sculpture in shaping the spirit and character of our urban environment. Its members have helped inspire an excitement for the arts in North Texas and they have shown at numerous local and national venues.

JM Gallery is pleased to collaborate with the TSA in advancing its goals through the presentation of this exciting exhibition of their works.

Visit JM Gallery and Texas Sculpture Association to learn more about programs and upcoming events. 

Cylindrical by Scott Shubin

America Pietra (Rescue) by Karmien Bowman

It’s a PARTY in the Plaza

We are pumped about the Party in the Plaza going on this Friday evening from 6 p.m. until midnight. The festivities, which are all hosted at One Arts Plaza, will include special musical performances by Patient Wolf, The Azelea Project, Sam Lao and Goodnight Ned. Get ready for an evening of high energy, great music and awesome people.

Brought to you in association with FM Fashion Music and the Dallas Arts District Fall Block Party, the event will also feature Willa Vodka Tasting, food, and fun. Parking in the garage is free with restaurant validation.  One Arts Plaza restaurants including Proof + Pantry, Jorge’s Tex Mex Café, and Tei-An will remain open throughout the evening.

Come enjoy music, art, shopping, and dining this Friday at the One Arts Plaza’s Party at the Plaza this Friday 6pm-midnight!

You can learn more about the Dallas Arts District by clicking here. Check out FM Fashion Music by clicking here.

WE ARE ALL HOMELESS Artist Reception was a HUGE success

On Tuesday evening, One Arts Plaza hosted an artist reception for Willie Baronet, the visionary behind the WE ARE ALL HOMELESS project. His project, on display in the One Arts Plaza lobby, consists of hundreds of homeless signs, which he has bought and collected while traveling across the United States. Its purpose is to challenge beliefs on what it means to be homeless. Is home a physical place of comfort and safety? Or is it a place of emotional security and identity?

The reception was met with positive response. Viewers enjoyed bites from One Arts Plaza’s restaurant Proof + Pantry and champagne from Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut NV. In addition to hearing from Baronet, Teresa Hiser and Dr. David Woody with The Bridge and Sherri Ansley with the Housing Crisis Center shared information about their organizations and the work they do with the homeless community.  Guests also left messages on the interactive display describing what home means to them.

If you missed out on the reception, stop by the One Arts Plaza to see Baronet’s WE ARE ALL HOMELESS installation now on display until October 4, 2015. You can also join us on next Wednesday, September 23 from 6pm – 8pm for a special Artist Talk.  

Viewers observe the installation while enjoying snacks provided by Proof + Pantry.

Artist Willie Baronet discusses his work process.