The Corpus Christi Arts & Cultural Commission will celebrate its
6th Annual Festival of the Arts
2008 Festival of the Arts Committee
Kim Frederick, Beto Garcia, Ed Grove, Joe Hilliard, Heidi Hovda,
Lynda Jones, Joye LaBarrett, Rick Sanchez, Anne Stewart, Frank Trimble,John Watson
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, March 28 ~ 10am-8pm
International Italian Street Painting Guest Artists
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Friday, March 28
Italian Street Painting Educational
Youth Workshop
Reservations Required ~ 930 am & 1130am
ART CENTER OF CORPUS CHRISTI
100 Shoreline Blvd
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The Corpus Christi Arts and Cultural Commission will
present two outreach workshops for students with internationally recognized
guest artist Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell who will share their expertise
and fascination with the ephemeral technique of street painting. Street
painting dates back to the 15th or 16th centuries when war veterans
returning home, often disabled or unable to make a living, turned to the
streets in an effort to support themselves. They would draw pictures on the
sidewalk, putting out a basket in hopes of donations. Until recently, due to the temporary nature of the art work, it has not been visually documented. The tradition is continued today around the world - some painters work on their own on various city streets, and many attend festivals dedicated to this unique art form. Space is limited for this free workshop, so please reserve early. Contact: Chris Semtner (361) 826-3468 info@ccfestivalarts.org |
Italian Street Painting Event
1 pm - 3 pm
Observe internationally recognized guest artists Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell as they begin work on their Italian Street Painting art.
Contact: Chris Semtner (361) 826-3468 info@ccfestivalarts.org
Opening Ceremony
& Guest Artist Reception
5:30 - 8 pm
Meet and welcome internationally recognized Italian Street Painting Artists
Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell, and featured guest artists William
Wilhelmi, Greg Reuter, Wade Hopkins Tatum, Kent Ullberg, Danny O' Dowdy, Jesús Moroles,
Phyllis Finley, Joe Peña, Cynthia Holmes, Amorette
Garza, Sheila Rogers,
Teresa Ruiz, Stephen Gamble, and Rebecca James
FREE Event, Cash Bar, Live Music by Hobo
Art Exhibits on display ~ more info:
Contact: Chris Semtner, (361) 826-3468 info@ccfestivalarts.org
Gallery Exhibits ~
March 28 - 30
MEADOWS GALLERY
"A Few of Our Own" Featuring
some local artists who
have works owned by the City of Corpus Christi: William
Wilhelmi, Greg Reuter,
Wade Hopkins Tatum, Kent Ullberg, Danny O'Dowdy, Jesús Moroles
KUCERA GALLERY Art
& Cultural
Commission Invitational Exhibit
Featuring
Phyllis Finley, Joe Peña, Cynthia Holmes, Amorette
Garza, Sheila Rogers,
Teresa Ruiz, Stephen Gamble, Rebecca James
LOCKETT GALLERY
Area High School Art Exhibits
Featuring Mary Carroll, Richard
King, W. B. Ray, Foy
H. Moody, Roy Miller,
and Flour Bluff
High Schools
Flour Bluff H.S. Digital Graphics & Animation Short animations using
themes pertaining to the environment, careers, water, and the future. Contact:
Connie Vallie (361) 694-9068
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