Dis*qui*et

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Dis*qui*et
Works by Michael Wooten

Opening Friday, May 10th, 6-10 pm
Closing Saturday, May 18th, Noon – 5 pm

The world is in a state of disquiet. Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal are all on the brink of bankruptcy. Nearly half of the population in Greece between the ages of 16 and 30 are unemployed. Austerity measures have been enacted that target the poor and the unemployed. and social programs are being eliminated or scaled so far down as to be utterly useless.

Men across the world continue their war on women, enacting laws to control their reproductive rights and forcing them to conform to their morals and beliefs. Women who dare to express themselves are faced with the threat of being stoned in some areas, ostracized or criminalized in others.

These are the people that inhabit the canvases of Michael Wooten’s second solo show. By painting these scenes he is forcing the viewer to deal with the images that are in the news and papers daily. Adding his own narrative to these images, Michael hopes to open a dialogue to aid in understanding how people can become so desperate that they feel they have nothing left but to throw rocks at the police.

East End Arts Market! Saturday, May 18th 12-5pm!

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Join us for the “East End Arts Market!” Presented by East End Studio Gallery & Bohemeo’s
Sat, May 18, 2013, Noon – 5pm

 

Join us for the last “East End Arts Market!” for the summer!

Created for local artists and crafters, this market has been exciting addition to the community.  The market features vendors from around Houston with that something special and unique. You will find paintings, photography, posters, sculptures, stationery, clothing, ceramics, accessories, toys, metal art and so much more!

Visitors will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the artists about their work while enjoying the market’s lively atmosphere and supporting the local economy. With ample free parking and a family-friendly atmosphere the East End Arts Market is the best way to kick off your weekend!  Join us!

Vendors:  Please email eestudiogallery@gmail.com for information on securing a space!

“The Mouthless-Kat: Hello Kitty & Friends!” Curated by Blue 130

“The Mouthless-Kat:  Hello Kitty & Friends!”

“A friend with no mouth, but a big heart!”

In 1974, the Sanrio Company created Hello Kitty. This character would become a worldwide phenomenon and take over the hearts of childen and adults alike! This craze has been taken from simple coin purses, to top clothing and accessory lines like Christian Dior, Toki Doki, Loungefly, Sephora, and many more. Sanrio has continuously released other characters over the years with much success, but none as captivating as this little mouth-less cat, who’s message is simple: be a friend, give love, and in order to truly listen you need to not speak. We invite you to be part of this event, and see our amazing artists re-create this lovely character and her friends in new and exciting ways!

Artist Call Info:

Call for “Hello Kitty and Friends” art.  All mediums welcome!

Opening night on June 7th, closing on June 15th (in conjunction with 3rd Saturday’s Art Market in the East End)

Entry fee to cover hanging and promotion is $15 for 3 pieces, $5 for each additional piece. Gallery will handle all sales and will take a 25% commission. Vendor cost: $25 for one table. Artist/Vendor approval required. Please email eestudiogallery@gmail.com or blue130art@aol.com a sample of your existing work, or link to you art page. Once approved, you will be sent back payment information.

Artist outside of Houston can submit without an entry fee, but they are responsible shipping the work to the East End Studio Gallery. Commission from sold work will be 30% Gallery 70% Artists. If work is not sold EESG will be responsible for sending art work back to artists.

All work must be READY TO HANG. This means proper hardware must be on your framed piece if it is a wall piece. Loose art/prints will not be accepted.

Drop off dates are Monday June 3rd & Tuesday June 4th 5 – 8 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS! All work mailed must arrive no later than Tuesday June 3rd by 4pm. Contact us for details on shipping work.
Thanks for your participation!

“80′s Cartoon Crazy!!” Curated by Blue 130

“80’s Cartoon Crazy”

Join us for a one night only tribute to the cartoons that helped shape our generation’s young minds!

The 80’s started a cartoon renaissance that has influenced modern day cartoons, comic, movies, and art to this day. This animated art paved the way for more adult themed cartoons of the 90’s, and really set themselves apart from their satirical predecessors. Toy makers, such as Mattel, began to develop animated series, like He-man & the Transformers, to help sell their toy’s, expanding this market and making the rest of the work take notice. Though most of these cartoons faded into obscurity with the arrival of the 90’s, the nostalgia of the 80’s children who are now young adults could not be forgotten, causing a modern day revival of these beloved ‘toons.

Artist Call Info:

Call for “80’s cartoon” art. This will be a one night only show. All mediums welcome!

Entry fee to cover hanging and promotion is $15 for 3 pieces (not exceeding 3′X3′), $5 for each additional piece. Size limit 3′ X 3′. Gallery will handle all sales and will take a 25% commission. Artist approval required. Please email eestudiogallery@gmail.com or blue130art@aol.com a sample of your existing work, or link to you art page. Once approved, you will be sent back payment information.

**2/23 Update!!! Every artist can bring (1) toy repaint! Rules: must either be an authentic 80′s toy that came from a 80′s cartoon and can be whatever u want it to be OR a modern toy made to look like an 80′s cartoon character. This is in addition to your 3 pieces. If you want to submit additional toys they will count as additional pieces ($5 each)! same commission!

Artist outside of Houston and surrounding areas can submit without an entry fee, but they are responsible shipping the work to the East End Studio Gallery. Commission from sold work will be 30% Gallery 70% Artists. If work is not sold EESG will be responsible for sending art work back to artists.

All work must be READY TO HANG. This means proper hardware must be on your framed piece if it is a wall piece. Loose art/prints will not be accepted.

Vendors: Please submit an example of you work to eestudiogallery@gmail.com or blue130art@aol.com for approval. Must be able to create some merchandise within the theme. $25 vendor fee. EESG to provide table.

Drop off dates are Tuesday May 21st & Wednesday May 22nd, 5 – 8 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS! All work mailed must arrive no later than Wednesday May 22nd by 4pm. Contact us for details on shipping work.

“Director’s Cut” Curated by Julie Zarate

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“Director’s Cut”

Exhibition Opening:  April 26, 2013 6-10PM
Closing:  May 4, 2013, 6-10PM

Movies hold a special place in our hearts, whether it’s the storyline, the excitement, the vision or even the company we share it with.  This show pays tribute to another dimension of film … the visual element that made these directors iconic and memorable.  Each one of these directors possesses the ability to capture a theme, a mood, an overall feeling in their work, as if piecing together a meticulous quilt, to create a near consistent quality in their repertoire.  Film fames that stand alone as a work of art in and of themselves, many of these films have received either Oscars or achieved cult status and remain beloved or nefarious through history and are, ultimately, inimitable.

Portrayed in this exhibition is tribute to these cinematic visionaries, capturing elements that make their work stand alone.  Whether it is a still image or paying homage in the very style of these directors, each of the selected artists shared their experience and interpretation of the following Directors:

 

  • Wes Anderson
  • Coen Brothers
  • Federico Fellini
  • Terry Gilliam
  • Jim Jarmusch
  • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Stanley Kubrick
  • Akira Kurosawa
  • David Lynch
  • John Waters

Curated by:  Julie Zarate, (Love, Lovecraft, Out of the Box) six06.com

 

 

“8th Annual Frida Festival 2013″

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Frida Festival 2013

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Come celebrate the life and legacy of one of Latin America’s most important artists…

 

~Frida Kahlo~
Friday, April 5, 2013, 6-10pm
Spoken Word & Art Exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo

Visual Artists:
Blue 130
Lee Carrier
Mandy Peyrani
Stephanie Guajardo
Lowbrow Pilgrim
Lizbeth Ortiz
Carlos Villez
David Flores
Cutthroat
Johnny Rivera

Haley Haldeman
Yamin Cespedes

Gabriel Navar
Lilibeth Andre
Louis Gonzalez

Spoken Word Poets:
Deecolonize
Jasminne Mendez
Blanca A. Alanis
Maria R. Palacios

Friday, April 19, 2013 6-9pm
Adult Frida look-alike contest (8pm)
Get your unibrows ready!  Winner will receive a “Frida” inspired prize!!
Performance by Y.E. Torres!!

 

Saturday, April 20, 2013, 12 – 5pm
Join us for a “Frida” inspired arts market.  Featuring vendors from around Houston with that something special and unique.  You will find paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, accessories, clothing, toys, metal art and so much more!  Visitors will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the artists about their work while enjoying the market’s lively atmosphere!
Children’s look-alike contest at 3pm!

Vendors:
Elvira Diaz Ocampo
1 Stop Shop
OLA Boutique
Yamin Cespedes & Sid Rebel
Robin Silvers
Blue 130
Lizbeth Ortiz
Designs by Aida
 

 

Street Smarts

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Photography by Alex Barber
Paired with original works from street artists

Opening Friday March 1st 6 – 10 pm.
Closing Friday March 29th 6 – 9 pm.

East End Studio Gallery presents Street Smarts. Photographer Alex Barber will display his photographs of Houston’s vibrant art scene. His photos will be paired with original works from Houston’s street artists. A special screening of “Stick ‘em Up” will be shown on March 29th. This documentary takes an in depth look into the overshadowed world of illegal street art.

Participating artists:
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Ack!
Daniel Anguilu
Briks
Coolidge
Cutthroat
Eyesore
Jessica Pope
Red
Wiley Robertson
Michael C. Rodriguez
Shreddi
Zen Full

Special screening of “Stick ‘em Up” on March 29th!
NOW ON DVD
“Stick ‘Em Up!” was directed by Alex Luster, written by Tony Reyes and produced by GONZO247. Presented by Shoot. Edit. Sleep. & Stone Kanyon Productions in collaboration with Aerosol Warfare.

Judged & Juried

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Opening February 8, 2013 6-10pm.
Closing February 22, 2013 6-8pm.

After working closely with Alyssa Monks to comb through hundreds of entries the top 40 artists have been chosen to exhibit their work.

“I made my selection based on the work I felt combined the elements I find most important in art making – honesty, bravery, craft, and intelligence.” – Alyssa Monks

Come out and join us as we celebrate the art of the following individuals:

Adrienne Wong, Anat Ronen, Angela Obenhaus, Antonio Torres, Aron Williams, Blue OneThirty, Christian Perkins, Claire Richards, Dawn Thomas McKelvy, Diane Gelman, Ellen Hart, Jonathon Lowe, Kevin Peterson, Lacey Crawford, Leslie Roades, Lisa Comperry, Mario Casas, Mark Chen, Marky Dewhirst, Maryann Lucas, Melinda Patrick, Mic McAllister, Rona Lesser, Sacha Lazarre, Saida Fagala, Sam Li, Sarah Cloutier-Houston, Spartaco Margioni, Tatiana Escallon, Tim Walker, Will Brooks