THNOC’s newest publication celebrates one of America’s leading photography curators – The New Orleans 100

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THNOC’s newest publication celebrates one of America’s leading photography curators – The New Orleans 100

In “Louisiana Lens: Photographs from The Historic New Orleans Collection,” John H. Lawrence skillfully weaves a captivating visual narrative of New Orleans, Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Lawrence traces the evolution of photography from daguerreotypes to digital, contextualizing each image within the social and cultural fabric of the city. He explores themes of architecture, music, race and more. Accompanied by 131 black-and-white and 44 color photographs, the hardcover volume is a testament to Lawrence’s encyclopedic knowledge for visual culture.

Its price is $49.95 and may be purchased online and in person at The Shop at The Collection, THNOC’s museum store.

– The Historic New Orleans Collection

Cherrydale Holiday Art Market

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Cherrydale Holiday Art Market

Please join us for a free, family-friendly, indoor & outdoor holiday makers market featuring handmade gifts by local artistsans from DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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While you shop, you can enjoy:

Free hot chocolate and coffee
A free holiday ornament-making activity
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There will be vendors in the main parking lot as well as inside the church on the lower level. The indoor portion of the market is wheelchair-accessible through the elevator on the main floor.
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There is free parking along Nelly Custis Drive, though the parking lot will be closed for the event.
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Founded by a local artist and native Arlingtonian

Meow Wolf highlighting Native American history

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Meow Wolf highlighting Native American history
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From the Cochiti Pueblo to traveling the world, one artist has followed his dream but has never forgotten his roots.Virgil Ortiz found a niche for art by the time he was 6 years old. To have an exhibit to portray his Native American history is something he never thought would happen.”It’s such a contemporary art space and gives an artist a voice, a pillar, to educate everybody on what we want to talk about,” Ortiz said.Ortiz welcomed the opportunity to have his work featured at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe. From flashing lights to giant sculptures, Ortiz is highlighting the importance of preserving Native American history. “Our history, which is really not taught in our schools, it’s not our history books. It’s been basically been swept under the carpets,” Ortiz said.Through his exhibit, he shows a group from the future on a mission to preserve his people’s history.”Their purpose is to come from the year 2180 to the present time and historic times and what they’re doing is collecting our songs, our traditions, our ceremonies, our artwork, our designs, storing them and protecting them,” Ortiz said.The focus of the exhibit is not only to preserve the traditions of the Pueblo people, but to display the impact of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt — what he calls the first American revolution.Coming from a family he would say is familiar with creativity and art, he learned early to find his passion for it. As a kid from rural Cochiti Pueblo, Ortiz said his Native American background paved the way for him to become the artist he is today.

SANTA FE, N.M. —

From the Cochiti Pueblo to traveling the world, one artist has followed his dream but has never forgotten his roots.

Virgil Ortiz found a niche for art by the time he was 6 years old. To have an exhibit to portray his Native American history is something he never thought would happen.

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“It’s such a contemporary art space and gives an artist a voice, a pillar, to educate everybody on what we want to talk about,” Ortiz said.

Ortiz welcomed the opportunity to have his work featured at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe. From flashing lights to giant sculptures, Ortiz is highlighting the importance of preserving Native American history.

“Our history, which is really not taught in our schools, it’s not our history books. It’s been basically been swept under the carpets,” Ortiz said.

Through his exhibit, he shows a group from the future on a mission to preserve his people’s history.

“Their purpose is to come from the year 2180 to the present time and historic times and what they’re doing is collecting our songs, our traditions, our ceremonies, our artwork, our designs, storing them and protecting them,” Ortiz said.

The focus of the exhibit is not only to preserve the traditions of the Pueblo people, but to display the impact of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt — what he calls the first American revolution.

Coming from a family he would say is familiar with creativity and art, he learned early to find his passion for it. As a kid from rural Cochiti Pueblo, Ortiz said his Native American background paved the way for him to become the artist he is today.

New Monthly Outdoor Art Market Comes to The Woodlands — Ardest Gallery Expands Its Offerings, Showcases Emerging Artists

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New Monthly Outdoor Art Market Comes to The Woodlands — Ardest Gallery Expands Its Offerings, Showcases Emerging Artists

Ardest Gallery, a fine arts gallery in The Woodlands, has started a monthly outdoor fine arts market showcasing works from about 25 Texas artists that will continue monthly through at least April of 2024.

Get ready for Art in The Woods, a new fine arts market that will be held the third Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 4 pm, outside Ardest’s gallery at 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive.

“Art in The Woods offers local artists an ongoing platform to showcase their works to local residents,”Ardest gallery director Julie Verville says. “Our vision is to expand the local arts culture, and to support artists outside of those currently showing in the gallery space.”

Art lovers can expect to see a variety of mediums, styles and price points. The roster of artists expected at each Art in The Woods event will be previewed on Ardest’s website and social media channels leading up to each event. Visitors can also enjoy the current art show on display in the gallery, coffee or tea from Third Gen Coffee, a selection of books from Buy the Book, a local, independent bookstore, and treats from local food trucks.

Woodlands artist David Strain will participate in the upcoming outdoor markets at Ardest Gallery.
Woodlands artist David Strain will participate in the upcoming outdoor markets at Ardest Gallery.

One of the artists featured at the November 18th Art in The Woods event will be David Strain, a 2002 graduate of The Woodlands High School.  

“There are not many opportunities within The Woodlands to display and market local artists,” Strain tells PaperCity The Woodlands. “So this event will create an ongoing arts presence in The Woodlands and surrounding communities and is an avenue for artists of all skill levels to showcase their works.”

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Beauty Elevated

Adventure

Discover

Artful Designs

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Unique

DARING

Quietly Sophisticated

Craftmanship

Colorful and Maximal

Strain plans to showcase 18 pieces in his presentation area — and those who stop by can expect to see a variety of prices and mediums.  

“Expect to see experimental processes relating to printmaking, architectural black and white ink drawings on paper, hand cut photographic collages and large colorful acrylic paintings on wood,” Strain says. “The prices range from $250 to $1000 and everything is framed and ready to be displayed within a home or business.”

Ardest Gallery relocated this summer into The Woodlands from Magnolia.

“As we have immersed ourselves into The Woodlands art community, we uncovered a gap in the marketplace for emerging and early-career artists,” Verville says. “With recent gallery closures, the opportunity and locations available to showcase works regularly has declined.

“So, it was a natural extension of Ardest Gallery to launch this outdoor market, giving an additional 20 to 30 Texas artists a platform to share their works.”

Artists interested in space at the monthly market can apply to participate in Art in The Woods here,

Local photographer earns Masters

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Local photographer earns Masters

Martinsville photographer Rick Dawson of Dawson Photography Inc., has been recognized for superior image making and photographic service with a degree from Professional Photographers of America.



Rick Dawson

Dawson



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On Friday, Dawson earned the Master of Photography degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree will be presented to Dawson by PPA President Kira Derryberry at the association’s annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky, in January, a release stated.

The Master of Photography degree means that Dawson has met the standards of excellence set by the PPA, recognizing his superior photographic competence demonstrated through image excellence, advanced education, and service to the profession, stated the release.

Dawson has been a freelance for the Martinsville Bulletin for many years and his photographs frequently appear in this newspaper.

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PPA is the largest and longest-standing nonprofit photography trade association and was founded in 1868. PPA currently works with 34,000 professional photographers, elevating their craft and growing their businesses with resources and education under the guiding principle of bridging the gap between photographers and consumers, the release stated. 

Bill Wyatt (276) 591-7543

bill.wyatt@martinsvillebulletin.com

@billdwyatt on Twitter



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