Tribe Report August 1, 2007

Martin de Vore

"You Are Here And Warm, But I Could Look Away And You'd Be Gone..."

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Event Horizons

Rest. We all need rest. Yes indeed. Well, I got my share the past week. After a very hectic June and July, I stayed close to home last week. Well, sort of.

On Tuesday, I made a trip to the Watercolor Art Society-Houston for a brief presentation at their board meeting. As always, an enjoyable experience! The facility is great; the art is great; the people are great and those WAS-H folks really know how to treat their guests! I can't wait until my next visit. From there, it was back home.

Wednesday, former Diversionist artist Laura Hodges and I took a road trip that began in Kingwood. From there, we proceeded to Laura's parents' house in Meyerland. After a nice visit, we started making our way back to Humble -- the long way. First stop: the 59 Diner. God I love that place! We had a grilled chicken sandwich, fries and those to-die-for chocolate malts! (Yes Ankah, I had it with the syrup.). From the 59 Diner, we decided to go to Jerry's Artarama out by Willowbrook Mall. Since we were going to head up Hwy. 290 to FM 1960, we decided to pop in for a visit at Post-Diversionist painter Aimi Dunn's house to take a look at her pieces that she is working on for her upcoming solo show at Gallery M2 in October. Great stuff! Chip Hight is really going to enjoy his visage! But sorry, Max, Mitch and Stäcy -- when we stopped by she hadn't worked on yours yet but I can tell they will be superb when she does. After bidding farewell to Aimi, Queen of Portraits, Laura and I finally arrived at Jerry's. I want just about everything in that place. Laura picked up a few items and then we headed back to our part of the Northern Frontier, traveling down FM 1960 the entire way.

Thursday, I slept until the afternoon and did laundry once I awakened. Then, I painted a few small pieces.

That's it. Like I said, a relatively quiet week for me.

In other news, I am glad to report that the benefit for Sorange Castillo (two days ago on Sunday night) was a big success. Sorange asked me to express her thanks again to all who attended, participated or contributed. If you have been a regular reader of the Tribe Report over the last two years, then you know that I thank you for what you did for her as well.

Well, let's get on with this week, shall we? There is much going on!

Picks of the Week

Wednesday Night With Keith

Keith J. R. Hollingsworth kicks off the events of this week with a one-night-only show of his drawings. Beginning at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, August 1, the show (featuring Keith's works on paper) will be held at 2237 Pelham, Houston, 77019. Keith says music will be by iPod, food by Whole Foods and there will be Champagne galore in this totally casual event. If you want to check out this fine work, please R.S.V.P. Keith via e-mail at keithjrhollingsworth@gmail.com. Don't miss this one!

The Great Decay

One nice thing about living in our climate -- it speeds up decomposition. However, for a different type of decomposer, head over to Gallery M2 and join Max "Maximilian Maximus" Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis as they present The Great Decay by William Witte. The show runs from Wednesday, August 1, through Sunday, August 26. For more information about The Great Decay show or other events, contact Gallery M2 at (713) 861-6070 or e-mail m2-houston@sbcglobal.net.

White Linen Night

White Linen Night is The Overlord Mitch Cohen's magnum opus. In fact, White Linen Night 2007 is heating up to be much bigger than the inaugural 13,000 visitors in 2006. On August 4, from 6 to 10 p.m., fashion, art, live music, shopping, gallery hopping, dining and drinking, arts market browsing, and people watching are on the agenda for the night. Maybe The Overlord Mitch will dye his hair white like he did last year. Remember? He looked like Mr. Phelps from the original Mission Impossible television series. Or the Man from Glad. Come to think of it though, he looked a lot like that assassin in the The DaVinci Code. Anyway...back to the night itself since it is THIS SATURDAY! Visitors are encouraged to wear cool white linen and take to The Heights streets. White Linen banners will identify the participating galleries and businesses offering entertainment, shopping, dining, artist receptions and white linen fashion. A celebration of art, culture and community, White Linen Night will offer signature White Linen Bacardi drinks and recipes, entertainment, art galleries, boutiques and shops, some of the best restaurants in Houston and funky bars -- with free pedi-cabs and shuttles for transportation. Organizers even suggest visitors bring their own limos and friends for a chance to experience the New Orleans tradition Texas style. More information can be found at http://www.WhiteLinenNightHeights.com or by calling Karen Mann at (713) 703-0520. Let me tell you folks, Sorange Castillo and I had a booth at the Yale Street Arts Market last year on White Linen Night and it was great! All night long, the crowds never let up. Wherever you looked -- not only at the Market but also up and down 19th Street -- it was packed. I heard that was also true for the other steets with participating merchants and establishments as well. People had a great time -- visitors and participants alike. If you don't do anything else in The Heights this year, come to this. It will be worth the trip.

Artists Helping Artists

Choose One Suzanne From Column A and One Banning From Column B....

I hate being right all of the time. The day after I posted last week's Tribe Report warning of the dangers of Suzanne Banning being carried off by a giant squid, guess what popped up on my Google? Yes, you guessed it. Giant squid are massing off the California coast. The article (http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/07/25/jumbosquid_ani.html?category=animals) from the Associated Press on the Discovery Channel site says they are there to prey on fish. But you and I know better, don't we? We all know damned well that those squid are patrolling the California coast just waiting to ambush poor Suzanne if she is forced to attempt to swim across the Pacific to China to make her exhibit opening. Ah, the horror, the terror of it! To prevent this maritime tragedy, Suzanne still needs airfare to get to China. If she can fly, she won't have to swim, and those nefarious squid will be thwarted! And you can help. How? If you are interested in flying Suzanne to be at her art show opening in China (instead of seeing her at Red Lobster, on the Discovery Channel or on a box of Mrs. Paul's), she would appreciate your help. There are many ways -- check, cash, Euros, American Express, VISA, Discover, Mastercard, frequent flyer miles....be creative! If you donate $1,000 or more, she'll give you a small piece of her work or do a special custom commission portrait of you. At any rate, you can contact Suzanne through her Web site at http://www.suzannebanning.com .

On the Near Horizon

Alternative Firings

They may be referring to Wayne Gilbert's presentation of this show when they sing, "He took a hundred pounds of clay...." Why? I am about to tell you why. From August 4 - August 26, Ggallery will host the 1st National Clay Invitational Group Show, Alternative Firings. Curated by Alice Tutt and Marie Weichman, this outstanding show will feature 14 influential clay artists from Texas and throughout the Midwest. These pieces are primary nonfunctional art forms which employ a wide variety of formats, along with construction and firing techniques. The artists are: Candice Austin, Keith Esktam, Whitney Forsyth, Juan Granados, Wes Harvey, Kevin Hughes, Denise Martin, Daryl McCracken, Ken Rosier, Ian Thomas, Kevin Turner, Marie Weichman, Dryden Wells, and Tony Wright. This is a dynamic exhibit of clay that has been pushed beyond its historically craft province. 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.

Leon Teixeiro On View At Redbud

What has Redbud Gallery's Gus Kopriva been up to? Well, there's Peru for starters. Then, there are all those projects he will be working on with Wayne Gilbert -- kind of like a Houston art version of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Hmmmm....Gus and Wayne's Excellent Adventure.... Yes, it does have possibilities, doesn't it. But, as far as more local events go, to experience the joy of Gus, you need go no farther than the Tabernacle of Art that is situated in the 300th block of 11th Street. Yes indeed. From August 4 - August 27, Rebud Gallery will present an exhibition of paintings by Leon Teixeiro of Mexico City. Should be something to see. So go see it! If you do, Gus said that he will give me a "to go" batch of Kopriva Cookies! Redbud Gallery is located at 303 E. 11th Street 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.

Texas Collaborative Trinity

Dan Mitchell Allison. Three words that say it all. An incredible artist himself and one of the genuine nice guys of the Houston art scene, Dan's dominion is Texas Collaborative Arts. Located in the 300 block of 11th Street in the complex housing Ggallery and Redbud Gallery, Texas Collaborative Arts has built an international reputation when it comes to the art of the print. But why take my word for it? See for yourself. On Saturday, August 4, from 6-8 p.m., the last I heard, Texas Collaborative Arts will present new works on view from Michael Roque Collins of Houston, Jimmy Pena of Corpus Christi and Lutz Bolldorf from Berlin, Germany. This is an exhibition that you don't want to miss! For more information, call (281) 615-4148 or check out the Texas Collaborative Arts Web site at http://www.texascollaborative.com/. Texas Collaborative Arts is located at 303 E. 11th Street in Houston's historic Heights.

Earth Center Grand Opening

Philip and Mandy Tague have moved their international art business to the Earth Center and will host an open house on Friday, August 17, from 6-9 p.m. Earth Center has massage therapists, a dance studio and event space including the former Gallery 101 along with an international art gallery. Located near the Washington regeneration and the Downtown Wortham Theatre District, Earth Center is located at 101 Franklin. For more information, call (713) 880-2121 or e-mail earthgallery@att.net or visit the Web site at http://www.earthgalleryonline.com

Currently On View....

Dreamtime: Affordable Works By Aboriginal Artists

Booker-Lowe Gallery, in conjunction with ArtHouston, (http://www.arthouston.com), is currently showing Dreamtime: Affordable Works by Aboriginal Artists. The show highlights new works acquired by gallery co-owner Nana Booker on her recent trip to Australia. Colorful canvases painted by emerging artists from the central desert, carvings from the Tiwi Islands, and necklaces strung from shells, gum nuts and seeds are among the many items that are on display. The gallery, located at 4623 Feagan Street, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment for the duration of the show. For additional information, please call (713) 858-9305, e-mail bookerlowegalleryart@houston.rr.com or visit the Web site at http://www.bookerlowegallery.com.

Distant Horizons

Wayne's World

A cottage industry unto himself, Wayne Gilbert will be a busy man in the months ahead. For more information about Wayne's projects, causes, plans, shows, or world itinerary, check out the Ggallery Web site at: http://www.ggalleryhouston.com for upcoming events.

In the meantime, here's these items from Wayne himself:

Ben Franklin warned that those who give up freedom for security "will have neither."

• The 11th Street Art establishments welcome our good friend Apama Mackey and the Apama Mackey Gallery at 628 East 11th Street. Stop by on August 4, 2007, for her first exhibition. Questions? Call (713) 850-8527.

• 1. Up Next! The Ggallery 1st National Clay Invitational curated by Alice Tutt and Marie Weichman will kick off on August 4, 2007, from 6- 9 p.m.

• 2. Then, how about a little True Texas Contemporary at the G by B. C. Gilbert for Muscle and Blood on September 1, 2007.

• 3. There will be a special event on September 29, 2007, of photography by well-known Houston photographer Roy Cullen. City Sidewalks Night, Matagorda Moonshine. All proceeds to go to benefit the University of Houston Graduate Fine Arts Program.

Notes of interest ( down the road )

• 1. The little plane ride (about the size of an extended VW) to Marfa is history now. Thanks to the Famous Air Captain Mr. Bill Workman, we ( Ramzy Telley, Dan Workman, and G ) made a grand trip to Marfa to finalize details on the October 6, 2007, Camp Marfa Trunk Show. More to come on this little extravaganza. (P.S.: This little airplane had its own parachute, i.e. AN ACE IN THE HOLE.)

• 2. Got a great call!! The Rebirth of Ulterior Motifs 12, ( The Dreaded Wichita Falls Museum of Art show ). Ulterior Motifs at Gallery CrazyWood on December 6, 2007, in Huntsville, Texas. Proprietor artist/dancer John Smither.' BOY, is this gonna be great!

• 3. Little side trip to New York City for a couple of projects on the July 31st thru August 3rd. (a.) An "Art On" competition between two fine universities. This will be a student competition if I can work it out and get all of the parties in agreement. I hope this is the first of many. (Looks good!) and (b.) Meeting with several groups for some possible extravaganzas. Little early to speak. Maybe the smell of rubber in the air. Proposals for M Barney, M Somoroff, and others. Just talkin!

• 4. Of possible interest? If you have not seen our (Beverley and Wayne Gilbert) 5,000-square-foot 1 bedroom/studio, tune into HGTV on August 8, 2007, at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time for a program What's up with that house? It's a comedy, so no Guarantees

• 5. Then it's off to Lima, Peru for the National Museum Exhibition, curated by Gus Kopriva. (Maybe a little ancient ruins viewin!) on September 12, 2007.

• 6. October 6, 2007, Camp Marfa The Extravaganza! If you plan to go, better make plans now.

• 7. Bonus!!! Camp Marfa at The Art Depot in Lubbock, Texas. As it stands now we might have the Mercedes dealership walls across the street from the Depot as well. This is the big city night for the arts. Rock bands, etc. on November 2, 2007.

THEN, it's:

• 8. And way down the road, the Art League Artist of the Year (Dixie Friend Gay) and Patron of the Year (Gus Kopriva) fundraiser in November. Mo comin!

• 9. Mystery exhibition: Blind Philosophy from October 26 through November 30, 2007.

Wayne Redux

I often wondered what Wayne Gilbert does when he is not involved in an art project. Now I know. He is looking at calendars. In this case, Wayne is giving us a peek at what he has coming up for a long time (G indicates event at Ggallery). So, herrrrrrrrre'sssssssss Wayne!

• September 1 - September 23 Muscle & Blood Paintings and Sculpture by B. C. Gilbert (G)
• September 29 City Sidewalk Nights, Matagorda Moonshine Photography by Roy Cullen (Benefit for the Graduate Fine Arts Program at The University of Houston (G)
• October 6-8 Camp Marfa At Fort Russell in Marfa, Texas, A Trunk Show, curated by Wayne Gilbert and Lester Marks
• October 13-October 28 Born Again Clark Fox, New York City (G)
• October 19-November 30 Blind Philosophy Wayne Gilbert, curated by Gus Kopriva at The Art League
• November 2-18 Camp Marfa at Art Depot in Lubbock, Texas
• November 10-November 25 What Lies Ahead by Linda Hofheinz (G)
• December 1-December 30 ARTISTIC TIMELESSNESS Lester Marks/Ggallery Collaboration (G)
• January 5-January 27, 2008 Amistad - Texas Art in Peru, Group Show curated by Gus Kopriva and Wayne Gilbert (G)
• February 2-February 24, 2008 Everything Must Go or Now Even Fresher Jeffrey Wheeler (G)
• March 1-March 30, 2008 FotoFest Photography by Pok Chi Lau CHINA IN TRANSITION (G)
• April 5-April 27, 2008 In the Belly of the Dollar Patrick Medrano (G)
• May 3-May 25, 2008 The Theory of '"M" Kelly Alison (G)
• June 7-June 29, 2008 Two Different Visions From The Same Place 'Ernesto Leon and Gloria Fiallo (G)
• July 5-July 27, 2008 WalMart People Bonnie Young (G)
• August 2-August 31, 2008 Trophy J. Todd Allison (G)

Tribal Drums

The drums have increased to a beat similar to that of my heart when I walk to Highway 59 and back....

From Lacey Crawford: For years, The Artery in the Museum District has been a not-so-well-kept secret and now owner Mark Larsen will finally get the opportunity to show Houston and the surrounding area what The Artery is all about. I have had the great privilege of working with Mark who has taught me much about camera work and video editing. I just wanted to publicly congratulate Mark and all of his supporters for all of the energy put into The Artery TV show and now there will be an actual broadcast date on KUHT in Houston on August 16, from 10:30 – 11:30 p.m. on Channel 8. The hour will include clips from concerts and art shows held at The Artery, as well as art venues in the area. Mark is a great communicator and each of the shows will be filled with surprises. Please mark your calendars and watch if you can. You just might see yourself on the big screen.

From Taft McWhorter: John Palmer has long been known for his rich and intriguing Face series. Collectors and galleries alike have been drawn to their unique mood and style. On August 23, John Palmer will debut a completely new series of “faces”. This intriguing exhibition will be held in the main gallery at Winter Street Studios in The Heights. The exhibition will include faces of notable icons, local art enthusiasts, collectors and faces from John’s prodigious imagination. Palmer has two different styles in regards to these distinctive portraits. In one style, he combines personal images, photographs and memorabilia to create a unique and intimate collage. In the other style, Palmer paints a more impressionistic portrait of the person’s actual face. Both styles will be on display at this event. The formal opening will be on Thursday, August 23, from 6-9 p.m. An informal open studio will follow on Sunday, August 26, from 2-5 p.m. Drinks and light appetizers will be served at both events.

From Lilibeth Andre: Just back from a charged week of sensorial stimulation in Mexico where I again loaded up on visual images of the Mexico I want to preserve through upcoming work. The landscape, city sights and of course, the people are what I like to capture and the images are brewing. Reminding everyone I'll be showing my Mexico works at the Yale Street Art Market for White Linen Night, next to Wind Water Gallery, so I look forward to see everyone on Saturday.

From MaryAnn Lucas: I have 3 pieces in the Kingwood College Invitational in Kingwood, Texas from August 1 - September 11. The reception will be held on September 11 from 5- 7p.m. I will also be the featured artist at Square Moon Gallery, located at 239 W. 19th Street in The Heights, for White Linen Night, on Saturday, August 4. I will be setting up early - at 4 p.m. -- and i will be offering a selection of hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery, small matted unframed paintings, and greeting cards. Come by to enjoy coffee and dessert!

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 26th Power

These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: I am exhibiting new works of art, along with Houston-based Russian artist Ludmila Boklanova in a two-artist exhibition titled, PARTHENO-GENIUS, at Bohemo's on the East End; opening reception: July 31, from 6-10 p.m. Bohemo's is a multi-art-conscious venue and coffeehouse, located 708 Telephone Rd. -- inside the Tlequepaque Plaza. Bohemo's is the premiere art/music space and coffeehouse, owned and operated by artists Sidonie and Lupe Oliverez; and are dedicated to heightening art awareness on the East End. They have been reviewed by the Houston Chronicle and numerous publications, and magazines. If you're on the East End, Bohemo's is the place to be! For more information on Bohemo's, please check out their Web site on this link [sausage]: http://www.bohemeos.com

• From Dan Mitchell Allison: On Friday, July 13, the Amistad exhibition left from Redbud Gallery, Ggallery and the TCA headed for the Museo National de Lima with works from 69 artists in a 40-ft container headed for the capitol city of Peru. The show opens September 12, 2007. Also, there will be a new addition to the Texas Collaborative Arts. It will be 1,400 sq. ft. on the corner, next door down from Ggallery at 223 E. 11th. The grand opening will be January 1, 2008. Also at the Texas Collaborative Arts, New York gallerist Charles Daniel Sandoval will be hosting shows there in October and November 2007. There will be new works from the studio by Cora Cohen (New York), Mark Bercier (New Orleans), Jimmy Pena (Corpus Christi), Richard Stout (Houston) and Michael Rouque Collins (August artist of the month). TCA studio visting hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. We are located at 303 E. 11th Street. For more information on publishing and exhibitions, call (281) 615-4148 or visit the Web site at http://www.texascollaborative.com

• From Ankah Hagakore: Hi Art Tribe. If you have about 90 minutes to spare, take a look at Zeitgeist, The Movie. Here's the link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5547481422995115331&hl=en

• From Anita Torres Santos: Hello, Everyone. Sergio is keeping very busy this month. Sergio is also proud to be showing two pieces that made it into Lawndale Art Center's The Big Show. Info here: http://lawndaleartcenter.org/index.html . Being in The Big Show means that Sergio gets to be in The Big Slideshow, which takes place: Wednesday, August 8, and Thursday, August 9, at 7 p.m. Each particiapting artist will have five minutes on one night to present digital "slides" of their work in the Big Show, past work, and/or anything that he/she might currently be working on. Sergio will most likely be presenting the second night, as it is usually alphabetical. Both nights are well worth the visit though.

• From Keith J. R. Hollingsworth: You can let the art tribe know that my latest masterpiece is on display at Lawndale's Big Show which opened Friday, July 13. Cheers!

• From Nathaniel Donnett: I have a solo show coming up at Redbud Gallery on Oct 13th. The title of the show is I'm Fence To.

• From Chip Hight: Hight Cigar Company has moved to 3007 White Oak (between Studewood and Heights). We are open Tuesday -Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. We offer cigar rolling on site every day and fresh and aged cigars are available. And, this first time offer: Blend your own cigar bar! There are filler choices of seven varieties, binder of three varieties and wrappers from five countries. Customers can make their dream cigar or just try something new and available only at Hight Cigar. No other store does this that I know of. Minimum of 10 cigars for each blend. Prices vary.

• From Gus Kopriva: Redbud Projects is proud to announce our 2007 International Texas Exhibition called Amistad to open at the Museo de la Nacion in Lima Peru. 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.

• 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 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. Through Aug. 31, there will be a special WASH exhibit on display at the Jungman Library for public viewing. There will be WASH members' artwork on display at the library, which is located at 5830 Westheimer Road. For more information about this event, call 832-393-1860. WASH will hold its September Gallery Reception on Friday, Sept. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Every second Friday of the month, WASH displays a current exhibit of members’ artwork. Wine and refreshments are served at these events held at the WASH 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 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 Collaborative Arts Web site at http://www.texascollaborative.com/. Texas Collaborative 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 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 through August 5. For more info, go to http://www.artanddesigngroup.com/ The Shrine is located at 5309 M.L. King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021.

Coda

Remember, I am not The Oracle at Delphi, 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 who knows that all of the bright colors of a painter's palette cannot cover up the darkness in their soul.

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