Tribe Report June 20, 2007

Martin de Vore

"I would call your attention to the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime."

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Greetings fellow Tribesters! I hope you all are managing to keep cool! Last week, I actually made it into Houston on both Wednesday AND Thursday. Thanks to a full tank of fuel at that time, I actually got to go a few places and see some of you.

Wednesday, I spent the morning and early afternoon visiting with Post-Diversionist artist Sorange Castillo and Ankah Hagakore of Free Range Studios. Conversational topics ranged from Sorange's art for the upcoming One show to the Friday night musical concert event that Ankah was hosting at Free Range Studios. Following those visits, I started making my way back to Humble, via Elder Street. I stopped in at Elder Street Gallery to visit Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche. Most of the visit was taken up with details of the upcoming One show on July 21. And...you guessed it...I got to have a tasty meal of Boggs Burgers, fries and soft drinks to send me on my way back to the Northern Frontier. When I got back to Humble, I climbed on to my sofa and passed into the Realm of Morpheus....

....Until 10 a.m. Thursday.

At that point, I hit Starbucks for a quick coffee and then I headed back into Houston. My first stop was Karen Derr & Associates Realty to see The Overlord Mitch Cohen for a second to pay him his nominal tribute of newspaper tearsheets. From there, it was off to Gallery M2 to visit with Maximilian Maximus (Max) Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis. Max gave me a tour of the Interruptions show featuring the work of John Painter and Tracy Silverberg and it was definitely worth driving into town to see. I also got to meet one of the show's artists, John Painter, who was a very cordial individual. Walking around the exhibit, it is interesting to note that in almost every piece, there is either eye or biohazard symbolism, design, allusion, etc. Orbs abound in this stunning display. I also learned that John Painter had asked Sergio Santos to produce some alternate digital images of some of the works. Those were pretty damned good too! Good job Sergio! Go see this show while it's at M2!

From Gallery M2, I headed up 19th Street a bit and I got to visit briefly with Sam VanBibber (of Wear It Again Sam) who I hadn't seen in awhile. I also got to check out Erica DelGardo's new jewelry store Erica DelGardo Jewelry Designs, located in the formerly vacant retail space that used to house Earth Gallery. Erica was quite excited about her new place and she shared some of her plans for the business. Both Erica's and Sam's stores are quality additions to that end of the block and I think both shoppers and their fellow merchants are pleased that they are there. If you get the chance, pay them a visit.

From 19th Street, it was back to Humble to prepare for the second half of Thursday.

At about 5 p.m., former Diversionist artist Laura Hodges and I headed into Houston to attend Opposites Attract, the Ray Phillips-Allan Rodewald exhibition on view at Mind Puddles Gallery on Dunlavy in Montrose. As we were arriving in Houston, rain began falling so we stopped at Niko Niko's for some dinner and to let the rain slack up a bit. It didn't. It actually began to rain harder to the point that we just barely got inside Mind Puddles before the skies opened up. But, that turned out to be a good thing. We had the place to ourselves. We arrived at Mind Puddles about 15 minutes early and got to take in the whole show in peace and quiet with plenty of room to roam around. My favorite piece was Muse by Ray Phillips. Laura liked several of both Ray's pieces and Allan Rodewald's work. Right about the time we were ready to leave, Ray and Rosie Phillips arrived and we spent about 30 minutes visiting with them. Ray shared a few of his artistic techniques with me and Rosie and Laura discussed art marketing. Laura also liked Navid's furniture that was on display. It was a nice visit with great people and great art.

That about covers it for the past week. I'll see you all the next time I have fuel!

In the meantime, on to the show....!

Picks of the Week

For this week, there are two noteworthy events taking place on Wednesday and Thursday.

The June Artist Saloon will take place Wednesday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street. The sponsors are Buffalo Bayou ArtPark, FIJI Water, SPACETAKER, Sage PR, Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. and Winter Street Studios. The saloon features critical conversation in a casual environment, where artists and art aficionados gather for drinks and an informal conversation about art. This month's Saloon features the art offerings of Jenny Campbell, Eric Pearce and Toni Valle. Every third Wednesday of the month, Winter Street Studios, Spacetaker and Buffalo Bayou ArtPark will host The Artist Saloon, an evening of artist interaction and libation where three artists will present, in an informal atmosphere, creative dialogs/talks/presentations about their work followed by a question and answer period where the audience can glean further insight into the artist, the artist’s aesthetic and creative process. Designed to introduce local area artists to one another, The Artist Saloon will be lead by two to three artists working in differing artistic arenas (performing, visual, literary, etc…) in order to foster conversation/cross-disciplinary pollination between artists and their chosen media. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.spacetaker.org/event/?event_id=5807

On Thursday, Body, Text and Dreams: Images by Sergio Santos draws from Sergio’s most recent projects and presents a few new welcome surprises. The Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, June 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Gallery E @ Salon E, located at 4100 Westheimer, Suite 149, Houston TX 77027. For more information about Sergio Santos and his upcoming projects, visit his Web site at http://sergiosantosphotography.com/exhibit.html or call (832) 237-8276. For more information about Salon-E, call (713) 850-8441 or visit their Web site at http://salon-e.com .

Odds and Ends

If you have 17 odds and ends on a table, and 16 of them fall off, what do you have left, an odd or an end? I don't know but I do know this....

Tribe Report correspondent Marie Weichman is having a grand time in China. As always, pictures are always being posted on her Flickr account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roaddog), but -- right now -- viewers in China, (like Marie), are unable to view them so she has not been able to add captions. I think Marie would be grateful if you all looked at her photos and came up with your own captions for her.

Heidi Powell-Prera recently e-mailed me to let me know that Gallery 19 has changed its name to Heights Gallery effective immediately. No worries. It still will be the place for many cutting-edge artists to get their start.

On Tuesday afternoon, I spoke with Gallery M2's Max Boyd Harrison, known to a growing number of us as Maximilian Maximus, and he asked that I let you all know what a tough time he is having jurying the artwork for the upcoming Light show that will run from July 4-29 at Gallery M2. Max says that there was a lot of really great art submitted and that choosing isn't easy. Max, here is a comment you may find of use on rejected art pick-up day: "It fills me with inertia." Try it. You'll see. Trust me.

An artist friend of many of us is looking for new place to live, preferably in The Heights. She is looking for a two-bedroom place, in the $600 range. If you know of anything she might consider, e-mail me at thetribereport@gmail.com and I'll forward it to her. Thanks!

And finally, if you are near the Jung Center, check out Inspirations. Inspirations is a group show of works by members and students of the Jung Center. Some of the many artists on display are Judith Johnson, Linda Huff, Helen Antebi and Max Boyd Harrison. Inspirations is on view through July 27. The Jung Center is located at 5200 Montrose Blvd. For more information, call (713) 524-8253 or visit their Web site at http://www.junghouston.org

On the Horizon

Caged Hearts

Emerging artist Diana Atchetee is proud to announce the opening of her solo art exhibition, Caged Hearts, on July 7 at Gallery M2 in Houston. The exhibition will be on display from July 4-29, in conjunction with Gallery M2's second annual Light show. Caged Hearts features Atchetee’s most current work of contemporary mixed media on canvas. With the merging of realism, impressionism and surrealism, Atchetee’s art displays themes of nature, anatomy, religion, purity and innocence by casting human emotions, traits and habits onto nature and animals. Instructors and notable artists Atchetee has studied under include Jill Pankey, Melissa Grimes and Marc Burckhardt. Atchetee graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art with a specialization in painting. For more information about Atchetee, her art or her upcoming appearances, visit her Web site at http://www.dianaatchetee.com or e-mail diana_atchetee@yahoo.com. Gallery M2 is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston. For more information about Caged Hearts, the Light show or other upcoming events, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070 or e-mail m2-houston@sbcglobal.net.

One

To acknowledge the convergence of many diverse art communities, Elder Street Gallery will host the One show on Saturday, July 21, from 7-10 p.m. Forty artists were invited to participate in this one-week show (on view through Saturday, July 28) displaying a single work of art. Those artists who have confirmed include: Marie Weichman, Dan Mitchell Allison, Anila Agha, Nathaniel Donnett, Ray Phillips, John Mercado, Max Boyd Harrison, Lilibeth Andre, Aimi Dunn, Allan Rodewald, David A. Brown, Sergio Santos, Bridgett Vallery, Dune-Micheli Patten, Lacey Crawford, Van McFarland, Keith J. R. Hollingsworth, Mitch Cohen, Lorena Fernandez, Shelly Shanks, Cintia Rico, Alex Wilhite, MaryAnn Lucas, Richard Varela, Jerrie Glidden, Susan Goettsche, Sorange Castillo, Stäcy Smith, Sarah Hazel, Julie Zarate, Xsemaj, Christian Perkins, Solomon Kane, Victoria Lewelling, William Panzer, Alissa Fereday, Dune Tencer, Heidi Powell-Prera, David Weaver, and Martin de Vore. You have seen their work in the past (and/or present) at such galleries as Redbud Gallery, Ggallery, DIG101 Gallery, Gallery M2, Sippora Gallery, Studio Gallery, Heights Gallery (Gallery 19), Eastman-Smith Gallery (Eastman Gallery), Square Moon Gallery, Winter Street, Garden of the Dragonfly, Mind Puddles, Bering and James, Earth Gallery, Watercolor Art Society-Houston, Art League of Houston, DaVinci Gallery, Galerie Mado Chalvet and many many others. Yep, one show, one week, one piece -- one Houston art community. The exhibition is free of charge, as is parking, and open to the public. Catering will be provided by Jeremy Seymour's excellent Acadianne Catering Co. and libations available will include wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Musical entertainment will be provided by guitarist/vocalist Danny Jones. For more information on the One show at Elder Street Gallery, visit the Web site at http://www.elderstreetartist.com/ or contact Terrence Boggs at (281) 250-4889 or via e-mail at terboggs@yahoo.com. Elder Street Gallery is located at 1101 Elder Street, (down Dart Street off Houston Ave.) in the Inner Corridor, near I-45 and I-10.

Currently On View....

The Texture of Memories

You have five days left. Only five! Currently on view at Ggallery through June 25 is The Texture of Memories by photographer Simon El Hage Lisha. A 35-year retrospective, this show (which runs ) features "30 spectacular images that capture the journey from his birthplace in northern Lebanon, through the mystical mountains of Mexico, to the captivating colors of Texas." For more information, check out the Ggallery Web site at http://www.ggalleryhouston.com or e-mail Wayne Gilbert at wayne@digimag.com. Or, you could call (713) 869-4770. Ggallery is located at 301 11th Street in The Heights.

Jerry-Rigged Co-Op

Piotr Chizinski's Jerry-Rigged Co-Op is on display through July 1 at Redbud Gallery, located at 303 E. 11th St. in The Heights. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. For more information, please call Gus Kopriva at (713) 862-2532 or e-mail him at gakopriva@aol.com.

Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract is a show illustrating the result of what happens when divergent artists and styles converge to produce a unique artistic experience. Featuring two of Houston's most talented artists, Ray Phillips and Allan Rodewald, this exhibition is currently on display at Mind Puddles Gallery. Ray Phillips' artistic endeavors throughout his career are layered into his work and help the viewer become immersed in his paintings. The complexities and subtle nuances pull the individual around within the work and lead them on a journey of self-discovery. Ray's works are highly sought after and collectors around the country wait with anticipation for new works to be released. This is an excellent opportunity to become one of those collectors. American abstract painter and mural artist Allan Rodewald is a staple of the Houston art community. Described as an artist who is "stretching the boundaries of abstract art," Allan paints his highly-prized abstract art on canvas or aluminum sheet metal at his Expressive Design Studios. Works in progress are not mounted on frames, but are stretched taunt on his studio walls allowing Allan to move from one piece to the next as the inspiration comes. Both artists are constantly exploring new ways to push the artistic envelope. Come see for yourself at this must-see exhibition. Mind Puddles Gallery is located at 2305 Dunlavy. For more information about Mind Puddles' events, hours of operation or upcoming exhibitions, call (713) 529-6463 or check out the Web site at http://www.mindpuddles.com/. For more information about Ray Phillips, current projects at Phillips Art or future exhibitions, call (281) 974-5377 or visit the Web site at http://www.rayphillips.com. To learn more about Allan Rodewald or his Expressive Design Studios, visit his Web site at http://www.allanrodewald.com/ or call (713) 988-5570.

Interruptions

Interruptions is a collaboration between John Painter and Tracy Silverberg comprised of photographic images and paintings concerning issues confronting individuals living and dying with HIV/AIDS. This is another one of those Gallery M2 exhibitions where gallery owners Max Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis have stepped out of the box to present something a little different, something to make you think. Go check it out. Interruptions is on view at Gallery M2 through June 30. For more information, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070 or via e-mail at m2-houston@sbcglobal.net. M2 Gallery is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston.

Tjukurrpa

Currently on view at Booker-Lowe Gallery through Thursday, July 12, is Tjukurrpa: Aboriginal Paintings of the Dreamtime. The exhibit showcases new works from Ikuntji. Ikuntji, the land “where the creeks cross,” is nestled within Australia’s spectacular West MacDonnell mountains. The colors of the landscape evolve with the changing light – pastel sunrises fade to white-hot afternoons punctuated with bright green grasses and vivid wildflowers. The coral sun sets dramatically against cerulean skies and purple-tinged peaks. Here, in a small tin building with a paint-spattered concrete floor, women artists gather to translate the color-drenched landscape and their ancient Dreamings, or creation myths, into abstract paintings collected by contemporary art lovers worldwide. Among the “stars” from Ikuntji are Anmanari Napanangka, Molly Napaltjarri Jugadai, Linda Napurulla Ngitjanka, Eunice Napanangka Jack, Tilly Napaltjarri, Daisy Napaltjarri Jugadai, and Alice Nampitjinpa. All are masters of color and pattern, as well as custodians of important Dreamings from their ancestral country, and Booker-Lowe Gallery is pleased to present this collection of their new work. Additionally, Booker-Lowe Gallery is featuring a special mini-exhibition of new abstract paintings by Barbara Weir Petyarre. For more information, contact Karen Rezai at (713) 880-1541, e-mail bookerlowegalleryart@houston.rr.com or visit the Web site at http://www.bookerlowegallery.com. Booker-Lowe Gallery is located at 4623 Feagan Street in Houston.

Tribal Drums

The drums have slowed to a steady, rowing cadence.

From Gus Kopriva: After a recent very successful show in Marfa, Ann Harithas brings an entirely new body of her large collages to Redbud Gallery. Her work is surrealistic in nature and deals with socially political issues. The exhibition will open on Saturday, July 7. Also, Redbud Projects is proud to announce our 2007 International Texas Exhibition called Amistad to open at the Museo de la Nacion in Lima Peru on September 12, 2007. Earlier exhibitions were held in Leipzig, Havana, Santiago, and Shanghai. The artist list is as follows: Kelly Alison, Bale Creek Allen, Jo Harvey Allen, Terry Allen, Dan Mitchell Allison, David Aylsworth, Jousef Balat, Suzanne Banning, John Bruce Berry, Justin Berry, Amita Bhatt, Keith Carter, Fernando Casas, Magdalen Celestino, Mel Chin, Michael Roque Collins, Ken Dixon, Nathaniel Donnett, James Drake, Hasan Elahi, Carter Ernst, Dixie Friend Gay, B.C. Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert, Tim Glover, Virgil Grotfeldt, Ann Harithas, Joseph Havel, Linda Hofheinz, Terrell James, Luis Jimenez, Lucas Johnson, Lauren Kelly, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Paul Kittelson, Sharon Kopriva, Janaki Lennie, Ernesto Leon, Ken Little, Charmaine Locke, Bert Long Jr., Jessie Lott, Lisa Ludwig, James Magee, Zoanna Daluz Maney, Patrick Medrano, Angelbert Metoyer, Delilah Montoya, Jesus Bautista Moroles, Betsy Odom, Ellen Orseck, Sherry Owens, Jimmy Peña, Susan Plum, John Runnels, Charlie Jean Sartwelle, Louise Schlachter, Kaneem Smith, Al Souza, Julie Speed, Richard Stout, James Surls, The Art Guys, Nestor Tropchy, Marie Weichman, Jeff Wheeler, Bryan Wheeler, Ed Wilson and Bonnie Young. -- These are the artists who are representing us -- Houston -- in South America. If you see any of these artists, congratulate them on a job well done and let them know that we support them. -- Thanks, Martin

From Bridgett Vallery: Our own Martin de Vore will be the guest juror for the Watercolor Art Society-Houston’s July Membership Gallery Exhibition. Martin will choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and present honorable mention ribbons. On Friday, July 13, 2007 at 6 p.m., come hear Martin give a brief presentation regarding his winning choices, at the July WASH Artist’s Reception. Gallery directors, Jan McNeill and Suzzanne Chapman will be on hand at the reception to greet you, along with other WASH members and art aficionados! Admission is free and we’re family friendly. Members Suzanne Leatherwood, Mary Davis and Jerrie Gast are going to serve wine and delicious refreshments. The Gallery Show will be displayed in the WASH Gallery from July 8 –August 3. Please e-mail bridgettwash@excite.com for further information. Our beloved Mr. de Vore will also jury a WAS-H Exhibition which will be on display for public viewing at the Jungman Library, located at 5830 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057. Viewing dates will be July 13 – August 31. "….watercolor can longer be called a master’s sketching tool; it is an artist’s permanent extension of expression." Call (832) 393-1860 for directions and details. -- Thanks for the nice words Bridgett. I appreciate it! - Martin

From Julie Zarate: I'd been saying I would create a mailing list for eBlasts about upcoming shows, etc. and I've TRIED!!! (Believe me, I've tried!). but I finally did it. Well, did it RIGHT, anyway. If you'd like to be updated, please go to http://six06.ifanz.net/ and sign up. Don't wait. Thanks!

Do you have something you'd like to send along? If so, get out those digital drums and e-mail me at: thetribereport@gmail.com.

Tribal Drums To The 20th Power

These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....

• From Suzanne Banning: Who wants to be my Air-Angel??? and donate her/his superfluous frequent flyer miles to help me to go to China? (money is welcome too, of course, any amount) A 2-person exhibit together with Chinese artist Sun Yongkang has been offered to me, for which I am trying to raise funds. If I get the funding together, it will hopefully be held later this year at the prestigious Shanghai Art Museum (this is where they always host the famous Shanghai Biennale, the same place where Gus Kopriva's Houston show was last summer) and it will come with a deluxe catalog in which all sponsors will be named. When people donate $1,000 or more, I will give them a small piece of my work or do a special custom commission portrait of them. Please let me know how you can help! Thanks!

• From The Overlord Mitch Cohen: Hey! Mitch here. I just wanted to remind everyone to check out our Events and Call to Artists sections on the ArtValet Web site at http://www.artvalet.com. You can use them to post your upcoming events and to see what shows, exhibitions or projects are coming up.

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: Just fresh out of the water from the News on Dune-Micheli department is that I've completed an over-the-Inet interview with Wet Paint Syndrome (WPS) Magazine for their issue coming out next month. As well, WPS has set up an archived video of my past installation work at Project Row Houses titled, TREASURES IN JARS OF GLASS; MODERN-DAY ESSENES; circa 2grand3 (2003). You can feed off the video and images, as well as WPS, at this link [sausage]: http://wetpaintsyndrome.wordpress.com/2007/06/08/treasures-in-jars-of-glass-modern-day-essenes-2/ . As well, in collaboration with Kezins Photography, BabyLinda of Sefanova Inc. (with Mystic Motion Multimedia Inc.), and the Hip Hop Cultural Center in Harlem, I am travelling to New York for an art mural and photoshoot event to help kick off the Cultural Center's official opening in September 2grand7. Travelling to Blacksburg, VA to meet up with WPS, then taking a 6-hour documenary road trip filming from there into New York. Stay tuned for more "de-tales."

• From Dune Tencer: Had a stressful week at the office or school or maybe you just need a specific time to be creative? Bring your pencils, bring your paints or bring your craft of choice -- it’s your time for a little art therapy. I’ll provide the place, the wine and munchies. We will just sit, create, talk and chill all in the name of stress relief or just plain old time for ourselves. Women at Risk meets Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7-9:30 p.m. at my studio. The cost is $20. For more information about Women at Risk, call (832) 443-8259 or e-mail ltencer@gmail.com for directions. Also, don't forget to visit my Web site http://www.absolutearts.com/dunetencer.

• From Carie Burr: The United Sterling Artist Foundation, together with numerous sponsors and organizations throughout Houston, want to show off what Houston has to offer the fashion industry. Houston is full of talented artists, fashion designers, models, stylists and make-up artists that need an outlet to showcase their vision for upcoming trends and finely tailored garments. Check it out at Houston Fashion Going Global 2007 Fashion Runway Show featuring the work of designer Sally Templeton on June 27 at Club Venue Downtown beginning at 6 p.m. Houston Fashion Going Global will be an annual event featuring four designers from throughout the city to put together a coordinated show that takes you around the world of fashion. The United Sterling Artists Foundation strives to promote all realms of art, from fashion to sculpture to painting to public works of art. Future plans include choosing a student of The Art Institute of Houston as one of our four designers -- promoting their talent for all of Houston to see -- creating the opportunity of a life time for a beginning designer in Houston. The event will be held downtown to drive more people to the area businesses and to give a helping hand to The Downtown Alliance Group. The USAF thanks all involved in this Interfashional Event. For more info or to sponsor this or any of the USAF events and projects or to get an e-mail of our full list of upcoming events and projects, please contact Carie at (713) 623-0550 or via e-mail carie@sculpturesbydesign.com.

• From Bridgett Vallery: The Watercolor Art Society - Houston recently announced its upcoming events for the summer. All of these events are family-friendly and wheelchair accessible with free parking and free admission. "The Fine Art Survivors of the Houston Chronicle" features artists Sam Caldwell, Dick DePugh, Van Hetherly and Clyde Peterson and will be on view through July 7. For more information, visit the Web site http://www.samcaldwell.com From July 13-Aug. 31, there will be a special WAS-H exhibit on display at the Jungman Library for public viewing. There will be 20-30 WAS-H members' artwork on display at the library, which is located at 5830 Westheimer Road. For more information about this event, call 832-393-1860. WAS-H will hold its September Gallery Reception on Friday, Sept. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Every second Friday of the month, WAS-H displays a current exhibit of members’ artwork. Wine and refreshments are served at these events held at the WAS-H Gallery. The Watercolor Art Society-Houston is located at 1601 West Alabama Street in Houston, ½ block from The Menil Collection, at the intersection of Mandell and West Alabama. For directions, call (713)942-9966. For more information about any of these events, e-mail bridgettwash@excite.com.

• From The Overlord Mitch Cohen: White Linen Night in the Heights is coming up fast on August 4. The art market is already sold out. I am getting requests from businesses that would like to host an artist's reception for their event. Please contact me at hey@artvalet.com if you are interested in being a featured artist at a business location. Last year, this event drew almost 15,000 people! Not bad for a first time out eh? More information is available on the Web at www.whitelinennightheights.com.

• From Marie Weichman: Hey -- if you know of anyone that fits the bill, please pass this along. Needed: Musicians with a record. We need a group or musician who has done some time in a Texas county or city jail. Why? Because we are the Texas Jail Project and want people with experience in our field! We're planning a musical benefit in the middle of August, in Austin, where it will be plenty hot, but we plan on having AC and liquid refreshment. Texas activist Diane Wilson, former inmate and co-founder of the group, will speak along with another former inmate and a current poet. Please consider playing in exchange for a great T-shirt and a chance to change Texas jails. And please spread the word to other musicians. E-mail diana@texasjailproject.org. Thanks! Marie

• From Alex Wilhite: Hey there! I'm writing to inform you that there are open art studios at the Winter Street Studios on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 2 to 6 pm. Come by and see for yourselves! Come to Winter Street Studios at 2101 Winter Street, Houston, Texas 77007.

• From Dan Mitchell Allison: I'd like to let everyone know that at Texas Collaborative Arts Studio / Gallery, we will have new works on view from Michael Roque Collins of Houston, Jimmy Pena of Corpus Christi and Lutz Bolldorf from Berlin, Germany. The exhibit will be opening Saturday, August 4, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call (281) 615-4148 or check out the Texas Collaboartive Arts Web site at http://www.texascollaborative.com/. Texas Collaboartive Arts is located at 303 E. 11th Street in Houston's historic Heights.

• From Nathaniel Donnett: From now through September 16, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art will hold its opening gala for Three One-Man Exhibitions featuring the work of Aime Mpane (Congo), James Little (New York) and George Smith (Houston). For more information, contact the Station Museum of Contemporary Art at (713) 529-6900 or visit the Web site at http://www.stationmuseum.com .

• From Sarah Hazel: The MFAH's Glassell School of Art presents student work selected by a jury of faculty members at the Annual Studio School Student Exhibition, on view from now through July 25. Works in all media representing all areas of the curriculum will be shown in the Laura Lee Blanton Gallery at the Glassell School, 5101 Montrose Blvd. The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://sarahhazel.blogspot.com or http://www.sarahhazel.com

• From Christian Perkins: Selected works from Christian Perkins, Rickey Donato, Wil Moore, Tyriese Dominique, Delita Pinchback-Martin and Ann "SoleSister" Johnson will be featured at The Private Collection Group Exhibition at The Shrine of the Black Madonna from July 6-August 5, 2007. For more info, go to http://www.artanddesigngroup.com/ The Shrine is located at 5309 M.L. King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021.

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: The video of Performance, SAYN SPEECH - Do You Hear What I'm SayN (Through The Noise)??!!, by mixed-media, multi-visual, artist Dune-Micheli Patten is on exhibition at the Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., 77007; through July 22nd. We have set up a limited edition DVD number of 20 for collection. The DVDs are hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Interested parties please contact The Art Car Museum at (713) 861-5526 or the artist directly at (832) 741-3074.

• From Wayne Gilbert: Got a couple of things up our sleeves. Texas Artists at the National Museum of Art in Lima Peru, curated by Gus Kopriva coming up in July. Then it's gonna be Coniecturae Mysticae by Grace Megnet and Joyce Harlow on July 7. And way down the road, the Art League Artist ( Dixie Friend Gay ) and Patron of the Year ( Gus Kopriva ) event in November. Mo comin! Future shows at Ggallery include: Alice Tutt and Marie Weichman curate the Ggallery Clay Invitational, August 4, 2007; B. C. Gilbert September 1, 2007 and Clark Fox (New York City) October 6, 2007. And, don't forget to check out http://www.ggalleryhouston.com

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: One of my current exhibitions is a group exhibition in Italy this month. Then, back here in Houston at Bohemeo's for a two-artist exhibition opening July 31 and running through August. For more information, visit my Web site at http://dunespirit.8m.com

• From Marie Weichman: Hey everyone, three of my recent pieces will be included in the Las Cruces Museum of Art's juried exhibition From The Ground Up XXIII -- Chocolate Bar, Incubation and Stripped. The show runs through June 30. If you plan to be in New Mexico during that time, be sure to check out the show! You can go to my Web site to see the accepted works at http://www.mwstudiogallery.com.

Coda

Remember, I am not Eusapia Palladino, so if you have a show or event coming up that you want me to mention, you have to send it to me at: thetribereport@gmail.com.

That's it for now.

Until then, keep creating art, viewing art, buying art and supporting your fellow artists of all tribes.

''Martin L. de Vore is an artist and journalist once again living in Humble. Martin is a member of the Artists At Large and Post-Diversionist tribes and misses his fiery painting partner but is glad her world is approaching harmony again.

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