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Knowledge and art abound at center
0 riginal art in a variety of media, as well as classes in many of those media, are
offered at the Art
Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St.
The center is a nonprofit organization serving Mustang and Padre islands. It features a gallery and gift shop, classes and workshops.
It also holds receptions for artists called First Friday because they are usually on the first Friday of the month. First Fridays showcase individual artists or a group of artists, and their work remains on display for the remainder of the month. The art center also sponsors an art walk in the fall as well as the ArtFest and Songwriters Showcase in the spring.
Classes and workshops are held year round in a variety of mediums from watercolors to acrylics, oils and even pottery. Schedules are available at the center and are announced in the weekly editions of the South Jetty.
The First Friday receptions include hors d'oeuvres, wine and live music as art lovers browse through the exhibits. The receptions, held from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, are free and open to the public.
Corporate sponsors help fund the art center on a monthly basis. Sponsorships, at $1,000 per month, may be shouldered by an individual or business, or shared by two or more individuals or businesses.
The art center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation, a community of artists since 1996.
For more information, call 749-7334, or e-mail to artcenter@centurytel.net.
Art Center Events Schedule
Friday, March 7
First Friday 5-8 p.m.
All Member Show
Sponsor: Guy Carnathan, Beulah's, The Pelican Club
Monday, March 10
Sushi Tasting plus Featured Wines
Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon
Two seatings, limited number of seats
Friday, April 4
First Friday 5-8 p.m.
Island Women - group show
Sponsor: Island Woman Boutique
Sunday, April 13
Laughing Gull Writing Contest Awards
2 p.m., Third Coast/Seashell Village
Friday, May 2
First Friday Reception 5-8 p.m.
Hot Shots - All member photographers show their Stuff
Sponsor: Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, May 15
ArtFest Fiesta
Barbecue dinner, 6 p.m.,Tarpon Inn Courtyard
Friday & Saturday, May 17-18
ArtFest
10 a.m. - t p.m., Tarpon Inn Courtyard
Monday, May 19
Songwriter's Showcase 7 p.m., Tarpon Inn Courtyard
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