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NOVEMBER
“2008 Sun Bowl Art Exhibit”
International Museum of Art
1212 Montana, El Paso, Texas
The International Museum of Art is located in the historic Turney Mansion constructed in 1910 by famed architect Henry Trost for Texas State Senator William Ward Turney and his wife Iva. The Museum features collections from Asia and Africa, a Mexican Revolution collection including a replica of an early 20th century Mexican Casita, and artwork from local, regional, national, and international artists. The Museum also features galleries which change each month with special exhibits. The Museum’s biggest yearly exhibit is the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit.The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is the Southwest’s longest running and most prestigious art exhibit. The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit brings artists from throughout the U.S. and beyond to El Paso every year to exhibit in this prestigious event. This year’s juror is the internationally renowned sculptor John Sherrill Houser.
The exhibit opens to the public on Friday, November 7th and runs until Friday, January 2nd. The International Museum of Art is open Thursday-Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Event Cost: Free to the Public
For more information:
International Museum of Art
Telephone: 915-543-6747
Contact email: iavaTX@aol.com
Website: http://www.intmuseum.org
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“A Christmas Fair” 2008
Sponsored By The Junior League of El Paso
at the El Paso Convention Center
A Christmas Fair," an annual shopping gift market, has officially kicked-off the holiday season in El Paso for the past 34 years. The event, recognized as an El Paso tradition, is staged with over 175 merchants contributing to the festivities, and an average of 15,000 shoppers. "A Christmas Fair" features special shopping events, holiday music and entertainment, photographs with Santa, and a holiday atmosphere of delight. Every region of the country is represented in this holiday fantasy, with El Paso receiving some very solid benefits from event proceeds.
"A Christmas Fair" 2008 will be held November 7-9, 2008.
Friday, November 7 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Adults….………………………………………………………………$8.00
Children 6 – 12, Military, and Seniors (60+)……….……$7.00
Purchase Advance Tickets for $1.00 less at the Junior League of El Paso, Inc. office – 520 Thunderbird Drive.
Information:
Phone: 915.584.3511
Fax: 915.585.9130
E-mail: info@jlep.org
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“Little Women” Miniature Art of Women, by 17 Women
WHERE: The Hal Marcus Studio & Gallery
800 N. Mesa, at Yandell, Downtown, Top Floor
WHEN: Opening Thurs. Nov. 20, 6-9 pm
ARTalk Thurs. Jan. 22, 7-9 pm
On display thru Fri. Jan. 30, 2009
HOW MUCH: FREE
MORE: The Featured Artists include: Teresa Altschul, Holly Cox,
Vallarie Enriquez, Teresa Fernandez, Kelly Foss, Ju-Yi Fu, Candy Mayer,
Carmen Navar, Pat Olchefski-Winston, Julie Ford Oliver, Rosario Ponté,
Krystyna Robbins, Joan Shepack, Teri Spicer, Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas, A. Stein and Linda Szilvasy
Don’t miss the Opening Nov. 20, 6-9pm of the group exhibit
“Little Women” Miniature Art of Woman, by 17 Women.
Take a look at the fairer sex through the eyes of women.
Scandalous or Serene, Silly or Serious, Sweet or Statement piece, you’ll find art for all tastes! The show will include 50 miniature paintings & ceramics.
All works are no larger than 14”, making for the perfect little holiday gift!
The Hal Marcus Gallery “The Coolest Art Under the Sun”
The Studio, Gallery & Gift Shop are Open Tues. - Fri. 11 am- 4 pm
INFO: call (915) 533-9090, email info@halmarcus.com, visit www.halmarcus.com
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Avance Heart Auction call for artists
Artists are being sought for the 8th annual “Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart” auction though Jan. 12. Wooden hearts may be picked up beginning Oct. 9 at Avance, 616 Virginia during regular office hours. El Paso Scene will sponsor a “Heart of El Paso” award for the heart that best represents the Spirit of El Paso, and winning entries will be featured on the February 2009 cover. Information: Sanjay Mathur, 351-2419.
The 8th annual “Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart” auction is Saturday, Feb. 7 at Creative Kids Olo Gallery to benefit AVANCE El Paso Chapter.
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“La Llorona” by Santiago González Aragón
HusH Gallery — 504 N. Stanton.
The gallery/coffee shop is a “Thought Space” providing and platform for emerging artists. The gallery also offers special performances, speakers and more on a regular basis.
Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. daily.
Information: 694-8617, 626-9584
or hush.thisisinfo.com.
Showing Oct. 25-Nov. 8: “La Llorona” by UTEP art major Santiago González Aragón.
Opening reception is 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
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