Tribe Report August 15, 2007

Martin de Vore

"It's Better To Burn Out...'Cause Rust Never Sleeps...."

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Event Horizons

Last week was a hot one in Houston (and Humble) and this week is even worse! I am glad that I have a powerful air conditioner.

I didn't plan on going into Houston on Wednesday at all but it wound up that I did. I was looking for a DVD so I began the day by driving over to Fry's on I-45. No luck. So, I decided to try the other Fry's down on Hwy. 59 near Sugar Land. Again, no luck. That led me to the Best Buy on Richmond at Loop 610 near The Galleria. Skunked again! At that point, I figured that I would head on back to Humble to get out of the heat. As I cranked up my truck, the phone rang. It was Post-Diversionist artist Sorange Castillo. Sorange wanted to know whether I had time to help her move "a few boxes" from a friend's house to Sorange's new home in The Heights. Of course I said yes. I figured that by taking the Loop to The Heights, and from there to Humble, it was actually kind of a diagonal shortcut. In theory, it is.

I arrived at Sorange's friend's house to load the "few" boxes. Two truckloads -- full truckloads -- and two hours later, those "few" boxes were at Sorange's new place and I was off to my next stop...Gallery M2. Upon arrival, I got to visit for an hour with Max "Maximilian Maximus" Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis. While there, I received a phone call from The Overlord Mitch Cohen asking me to meet him at Dry Creek to pick up some information about an upcoming event. On my way out the M2 door, I encountered artists Jill Griffith and David Weaver in front of Jubilee, peering under the hood of Jill's vehicle, searching for the transmission fluid reservoir. After a brief chat and useless mechanical advice, I bid them farewell and proceeded to my appointment with The Overlord at Dry Creek, where I finally got to try one of those Dry Creek shrimp poboys. Not bad. The shrimp were the size of a Buick! After a short visit, Mitch headed back to his empire and I headed over to Onion Creek. I hadn't been there in the year since I moved back to Humble. Upon arriving, I got to visit with the multi-talented Kim Saltzmann for a few minutes and then The Overlord Mitch called and said he would be dropping by to show me the new Yale Street Arts Market T-shirt that would be going on sale. It's a nice shirt, people. You should buy one. It will make Mitch happy. Mitch arrived about 20 minutes later and, at about the same time, so did Alexis Andrei. The same Alexis that I had such a powerful crush on back in 2005. Yep. Notice how the day has transformed from a hit-and-run trip to Fry's to a full Wednesday of surprises. It happens. Anyway, back to Onion Creek. Mitch, Alexis, her friend Michael and I spent the next four hours catching up and planning a few future events. Alexis said she would like to bring back her famous dinner parties. That would be interesting and probably give me pages of material to write about each week. Finally, at about 10:30 p.m., it was time for me to really try to get back to Humble so I made my exit and prepared to travel. But there was one more stop -- Sorange's. When I departed earlier in the day, I told Sorange that I would stop by one more time for a final trip to get more of her stuff, if necessary. Fortunately, moving fun was over for the day so I wound up visiting with Sorange's mother, Norma Mendoza, for awhile and then arrived back in Humble at the witching hour.

Thursday, I had actually planned to go into Houston because Kingwood artist Lynet McDonald and I were supposed to go visit Post-Diversionist artist Aimi Dunn at the Dominion of Dunn. We were traveling in separate vehicles so it was really interesting that Lynet and I arrived at Aimi's at exactly the same time traveling via two different routes -- me from Humble and Lynet from Kingwood. Aimi gave Lynet a tour of her studio and showed us her new painting of Gallery M2's Max "Maximilian Maximus" Boyd Harrison. Then, while Aimi and Lynet talked shop, I got a great surprise -- Mothra 3. Yep. The one I had been searching for the day before. Mike Dunn found me a copy, so Mike, Griffin and Orianna and I all watched Mothra 3 while Aimi and Lynet looked on with envy. Well, maybe envy. Maybe disbelief. Maybe horror! I'm not sure.

After awhile, Lynet had to head back to Kingwood so I visited with Aimi and Mike for a few more minutes before I ambled over to Gallery M2 to pick up some information on an upcoming M2 show. While I was there, Dune Tencer arrived and Dune, Max and I had an entertaining discussion over whether or not Cy Twombly is really that great, or even an artist. After that lively debate, I drove over to Elder Street Gallery to visit with Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche. Terrence told me about an upcoming show he is planning for the end of September and we topped off the visit with a round of Boggs Burgers and fries. Then, Sorange Castillo called and asked me to help her move "a few more boxes." Since I was still on call to help Sorange with her moving, I left Elder Street and swung by her place but she hadn't arrived yet. So, I used that unexpected opportunity to head over to Mind Puddles Gallery to attend the opening reception for the exhibition featuring the seven artists Ray Phillips, Nicole Creek, Sally Stubs, Sasha Milby, CJ Ancira, Ron Gordon and Carrie Olsen. It was a nice reception -- great art, people packed to the walls -- and I got to visit briefly with Ray and Rosie Phillips and Lynet McDonald, who had made her second trip into Houston for the day. From Mind Puddles, it was back to Sorange's since she had finally arrived. By this time, Sorange and her mother were also tired and we decided to just relax and chat for a few minutes instead of making another moving run. Then, after bidding the Castillo ladies a good evening, it was north to Humble and my 60-degree apartment where I could finally, truly, "chill."

Wow, I guess that all I really do IS drive around, visit people and eat -- just like that letter writer said a month ago!

As fun (and tiring) as those two days were though, there is much more going on. Lets get to it shall we?

Picks Of The Week

Artists Alive And Well

Looking for a shift in your way of thinking about your art career? Linda Posey may have an answer for you -- Artists Alive and Well. On Tuesday, August 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Archway Gallery with a gallery tour and concluding at 8:30 p.m. following the meeting (which begins at 7 p.m.), Artists Alive and Well supports artists in experiencing the power and positive impact of their creative self-expression by shifting from "starving artist" mentality to "abundant artist" mentality. Amateur, professional, and wannabe artists are invited to be done with "suffering" for their art by sharing mutual inspiration, moral support and just plain cheerleading in a non-competitive atmosphere. If this sounds appealing to you, to R.S.V.P., contact Linda at (713) 781-1030 (home), (281) 451-3808 (cell) or e-mail her at LSPosey@earthlink.net. Or visit her blog at http://www.ArtistsAliveandWell.blogspot.com . Archway Gallery is located at 2013C West Gray Street in the River Oaks Shopping Center near Shepherd and West Gray - just 2 doors from the River Oaks Theater.

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

Gamelan Pizza Party

Our own Ankah Hagakore has been up to it again. Planning. Along with Aaron Hermes and their Free Range Studios associates, she has come up with something to please both the ears and the palate -- Gamelan Pizza Party! But, I am feeling somewhat tired tonight as I write this week's Tribe Report so I will let Ankah take over here and tell you all about it! From Ankah: Greetings from Free Range Studios! It's been really hot here in Houston the last few weeks, and it's only getting hotter! That's why we want you to join us this Friday to transport you somewhere else that is much, much cooler. With the mystical sounds of Space City Gamelan, Audio Telepathy (with sitar), and Geoffry (of the Medicine Show) and friends, it's going to be an awesome night of music this Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m. Plus, it's a PIZZA PARTY! That's right: the price of admission includes free pizza from none other than Jake's Pizza, a family-run joint (my family!) in South Houston. We ask that you come dressed out of the ordinary; we want to make this Pizza Party interesting. There will be cold adult beverages available as well. Free Range Studios is located at 1719 Live Oak, Unit E, in Houston. For more information, call (713) 228-9110, e-mail freerangestudios@gmail.com or visit the Web sites http://myspace.com/houstongamelan or http://www.audiotelepathy.com/frs

The Ancient Gold

Gold. Just the sound of the word brings pleasure to millions. But let's face it -- gold is visual. It's meant to be seen. To view this timeless treasure, this visual feast, as it should be viewed, come to the Bijou Galerie & Studio from now through September 15 and experience The Ancient Gold. Featuring the work of Montreal artists Lydia Ilarion and Marin Marino from Iladesign, this exhibition presented by Bijou Galerie owner Ludmila Ivanova is on display from Tuesday to Saturday, during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (713) 524-7854 or visit the Bijou Galerie Web site at http://www.bijougalerie.com/. Bijou Galerie is located at 5007 Montrose Blvd. #2, in Houston.

Artists Helping Artists

Spacetaker Opticks Gala

Every now and then, we artists get to help out those who have helped us. This is one of those times. Most of us have had some exposure with Spacetaker, the nonprofit arts organization currently based at Winter Street Studios. Whether it's having our event listed on their site, attending a Spacetaker event, being featured in their artists' registry or just consulting with David Brown and his staff, Spacetaker has been there for us. So, I know that you will join with me in supporting the Spacetaker Opticks Gala from 7 p.m. - 12 midnight on September 29 at Winter Street Studios. The proceeds from this gala will go to fund operations and the Artist Resource Lab. The chair and co-chairs for this event are Catherine Anspon, fine arts editor for PaperCity, and Deborah Colton, owner of the innovative Deborah Colton Gallery. David Addickes is serving as honorary chair. Sponsors to date include Amegy Bank, Aztec Party and Tents, Eventions, Fuse 5 Marketing, Neal Hamil Agency, Lester Marks, Paper City, Sage Public Relations, Silver Eagle Distributors, WaterLights District, Winter Street Studios and Zulu Creative. Other participants include Amy Ell, Audio Telepathy, the Brazosport L'il Players, Daniel Adame, The Defenestration Unit, Keith Reynolds and the Medicine Show. Spacetaker is also looking for donations of artwork, gift certificates, etc. for the silent auction. If this is something you wish to do, contact Spacetaker for more details. Or, to volunteer with Spacetaker, please contact David Brown at info@spacetaker.org. Your valued help will contribute to the ongoing development of Houston's art scene. Tickets to Spacetaker Opticks Gala are $75, or $50 for artist tickets (artist must be in the registry). Underwriting and tables available from $500 to $5,000. Spacetaker is located in Winter Street Studios at 2101 Winter Street in Houston. For more information about the gala or any of Spacetaker's other events or services, e-mail info@spacetaker.org.

Tribal Drums

The rhythm of the drums this week has slowed to that of my art output this month....

From The Overlord Mitch Cohen: John and Carrie Mercado left Houston for NYC on Tuesday, August 7, and made it as far as Mississippi when the sight of the Mississippi Pastel Fields stopped them in their tracks. After slipping John a sleeping pill, Carrie managed to drive the rest of the way to NYC and make it by 1:30 p.m. Eastern time, Friday afternoon. I expect more news late this week when their Internet is connected. John's Web page is updated and includes their new mailing address.

From David Wilhelm: Hi. I have recently been getting my studio ready to have visitors come by and was wanting to have a small opening -- very small (not as far as the work or number of people but because of the time span I'm dealing with.). I guess it can be a pre-opening on August 29 at the foundry in my studio, just to get kind of a feel for the new work I've been putting out. Hopefully, even get some sales. Any help would be much appreciated. To see some of the work, you can check it out at http://www.artandsteel.com

From William Panzer: Been looking for a good reason to come to the cool mountains of New Mexico? Come to my first open house and on August 18. My new gallery is on the sunny side of the famous Saint Francis of Assisi Church in historic Ranchos de Taos. It is truly inspirational to see this most photographed church in America everyday. If you can't make it to the Grand Opening we will also be having open house events on September 15 and October 13. The art world is at it's best in the Taos area this time of year. Plus, there are many, many other things to do in this fabulous part of the world! Visit my Web site at http://www.williampanzer.com .

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.

Currently On View....

The Magnificent Seven

Mind Puddles Gallery is currently presenting the work of seven diverse Houston artists. Participating artists in this group show include Ray Phillips, Nicole Creek, Sally Stubs, Sasha Milby, CJ Ancira, Ron Gordon and Carrie Olsen. 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/ .

Leon ch Teixeiro On View At Redbud

Through August 27, Rebud Gallery is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Leon ch Teixeiro of Mexico City. To view Leon ch Teixeiro, go to http://www.redbudgallery.com/LeonTeixeiro.html . To view his work, go to Rebud. I think this is one of those shows that you had better go see while you can. 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.

The Great Decay

It's hot outside. No doubt about it. That's one reason (a good reason this week!) to visit Gallery M2 -- they have a very powerful air conditioner! Another reason....great art. So 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 through Sunday, August 26. I have seen the art in this show and it is definitely worth a look. Don't forget to ask Max to show you the one that he thinks looks like Dick Cheney. 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.

Alternative Firings

Through August 26, Ggallery is hosting the 1st National Clay Invitational Group Show, Alternative Firings. Curated by Alice Tutt and Marie Weichman, this outstanding show features 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 can call (713) 869-4770. Ggallery is located at 301 11th Street in The Heights.

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. Texas Collaborative Arts is presenting new works on view from Michael Collins, Sally Chandler, Richard Stout, Dan Allison (Houston), Jimmy Pena (Corpus Christi), Mark Bercier, Raine Bedsole and Robert Warrens (New Orleans). To view 20 new works in intaglio (also lenticular plastic lens) by these eight artists, go to http://www.texascollaborative.com. 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.

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. Questions? Call (713) 850-8527.

• 2. 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. 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.

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

• 5. 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:

• 6. 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!

• 7. 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 To The 28th Power

These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....

• 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 Bridgett Vallery: The Watercolor Art Society – Houston will be holding its First Annual Advertisement Competition for the organization’s members. Winners of this competition will have their work showcased in advertisements which WAS-H will include in the prestigious Arts Houston Magazine. Each winner will receive $100 and win 1 year of free exposure on WAS-H’s Web site. Other perks to the winners will be recognition in WAS-H’s monthly newsletter and acknowledgement at the September General Meeting. The official juror of this competition is well known Houston artist and Houston Chronicle Art Beat blogger Lorena Fernandez. Don’t miss seeing Ms. Fernandez’s choices and listening to her brief presentation regarding the decisions she made. Reception date: Friday, September 14, at 6 p.m. Location: 1601 W. Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77006. Call: (713) 942-9966 or e-mail bridgettwash@excite.com.

• From Marie Weichman: Well, it's good to be back stateside! I can't express enough my gratitude to all who supported my adventure to the far east and I want you to know I will always remember that these things don't happen by themselves. So again, thank you. Now that I'm back, there are a few things in the works.... Ggallery is hosting a group ceramic show that I co-curated and also have three works included among many amazing pieces by other talented artists. The show runs through August 26, with a secondary reception next Saturday night. After that, I will be exhibiting my "quilts" in an installation at CSAW in October, so I will keep you posted on the exact date. I only hope and pray that it does not conflict with the Redbud show by Nathaniel Donnett in the same month - I LOVE THAT GUY! The Las Cruces Museum of Art has accepted my proposal for a three-person show of work done during and after China by Ian F. Thomas, Dryden Wells and myself. The show will go up sometime in 2008. And finally, a plug for my friends at the Houston Potter's Guild. They have moved to White Oak and are open for business, so please go by and check them out.

• From Julie Zarate: Demon in the Mirror -- the new work from author S. Joaquin Rivera -- is being published soon by Broken Sword Publications, Inc. The book will not arrive on bookstore shelves until the end of the summer; however, pre-order information will be avaliable soon. The book will also feature cover art by Houston's Julie Zarate. For a small preview of the book, visit my blog and stay tuned for updates. Also, six06.com is having a sale to clear out Julie's smaller pieces of original works and make way for larger ones. The sale is only for the month of August and you can find it here http://www.six06.com/sale-august2007.html

• From Richard Varela: This Saturday, August 11, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., the artists at Winter Street Studios will be hosting their Second Saturday of the month open studios. Come by and visit with the artists in their studios. It's a great chance to check out the large variety of creativity and work being done by local artists. The address is 2101 Winter Street, just east of Sawyer and between I-10 and Washington Ave. From I-10 take the Taylor exit. The Web site is http://www.winterstreetstudios.net

• From Victoria Lewelling: I have several new paintings on display at Karen Derr and Associates, 2020 Bissonnet, in Houston. Until September. 30, I will be at Square Moon Gallery on 19th Street in Houston. And I have three new paintings at Elder Street Gallery, on Elder Street in Houston. I am also continuing to show at Last Concert, Nance Street, Houston.

• From Richard Eastman: There will also be an Evening with the Artists reception for Some Don't Like it Hot -- a group show to raise awareness of global warming on Friday, August 17, from 6-10 p.m. at Eastman Gallery, located at 1110 N. Post Oak Rd., 310, in Houston. The exhibition will cntinues through August 31. Participating artists include Fariba Abedin, Shawntil Bailey, Antonio Briones III, William P Brukner, Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Amanda De Rosario, Sue Donaldson, Richard Eastman, Stephanie Guajardo, Gabriel Guzman, Phyllis Hall, Betty Harris, Jake Hellbach, Rosemarie Moore, Liz Ortiz, Erik Pijcke, Esequiel Solis, Chu Spill, Three Divas, Joel Vanegas and many more. For more information, call (713) 688-6969 or (713) 724-4404.

• From MaryAnn Lucas: I have 3 pieces in the Kingwood College Invitational in Kingwood, Texas from now through 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!

• 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. 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 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 on Wednesday nights, beginning on September 4 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at my studio. The cost is $15. 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 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 .

Coda

Remember, I gave my Norse casting runes to Sorange Castillo so if you have a show or event coming up that you want me to mention, you have to let me know about it! Send your information 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 believes that to create great art, you first have to create art. So get to it! Do it! Now!

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