SATURDAY EVENTS
Saturday 26th 9:30am ITALIAN STREET PAINTING
Attendees will have the opportunity to observe a 30 minute power point presentation, interact with Italian Street Painting artist by performing artwork with chalk pastels and observe Italian Street Painting in the making. Each educational lecture demonstration will include a lecture of the history of street painting, images of the artist’s work and of other street painters, discussions of how to make a street painting and a Q&A session. The students will then work on their own creating a street painting following a demo by the artist of how to layer colors, blend, etc. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday workshop is limited to High School, College and University students and Adults.
Bayfront Tram Tour
View some of our City's Public Art Collection from a docent guided Tram.
10:30am 12:30pm & 2:30pm
MEADOWS GALLERY
The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas ~ Piano performances of the highest quality from the South Texas membership provided by talented pianists of Ms.Nina Drath. 10am - 2pm and 3pm - 5pm.
Oliver Ommani
Simone Menezes
Benjamin Tintera
Josephine Tintera
Calvin Cruzada
Genevieve Cox
Lrena Ortiz
Monica Knezek
Mary Ann Knezek
Chase Childers
Alanna Ibanez
Gabriela Ibanez
Christine Yu
Sara Yu
Dennis Garcia
Ernest Garcia
Kaylie Chapa
John Chapa
Daya Butler
Ryan Butler
Hadassah Jackson
Miriam Jackson
Aly Rafael
Arielle Matic
Sophia Choucair
Marc Choucair
Alex Borkowski
Zara Borkowski
Sparkling City Light Opera ~ LIVE Preview of Upcoming Performances 2pm
Presenting excerpts from Opera on the Range, OedipusTex and 3rd Annual Vocal Arts Workshop.
5pm In Devary's Courtyard ~ Sparkling City Chorus of Sweet Adelines 3pm
Amazing group of women singing a cappella, four part harmony music, barbershop style.
Sherrill Park~TAMUCC Dance 4:15pm
A surprise - spontaneous performance art for all ages to enjoy on the lawn throughout the art in Sherrill Park, all dancers are doing solo improvisations based on birdlike traits.
ON LOCATION ~ Broadcasting LIVE
"Call Me Ivy" with Dr. Ivy 3pm - 6pm
Guest Interviews:
Joye Labarrett - Festival of the Arts
Michelle Smythe - KSpace Contemporary Studios
Cinema under the Stars ~ An Evening of Cinema, Music & More - Under the Stars! 7pm - 10pm
Free Admission
Don’t miss the premiere event for the 2011 Festival of the Arts, join us for Cinema under the Stars.
Outdoor screening of independent short films in Devary's Courtyard at the Art Center.
Enjoy wine tastings with Braman’s Winery, live music by Kevin Rambler, and Desiree’s by the Bay is available for your dining enjoyment in Devary's Courtyard.
After the screenings, an intimate discussion will take place with the filmmakers in the Lockett Gallery.
Saturday 26th 9:30am ITALIAN STREET PAINTING
Attendees will have the opportunity to observe a 30 minute power point presentation, interact with Italian Street Painting artist by performing artwork with chalk pastels and observe Italian Street Painting in the making. Each educational lecture demonstration will include a lecture of the history of street painting, images of the artist’s work and of other street painters, discussions of how to make a street painting and a Q&A session. The students will then work on their own creating a street painting following a demo by the artist of how to layer colors, blend, etc. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday workshop is limited to High School, College and University students and Adults.
Bayfront Tram Tour
View some of our City's Public Art Collection from a docent guided Tram.
10:30am 12:30pm & 2:30pm
MEADOWS GALLERY
The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas ~ Piano performances of the highest quality from the South Texas membership provided by talented pianists of Ms.Nina Drath. 10am - 2pm and 3pm - 5pm.
Oliver Ommani
Simone Menezes
Benjamin Tintera
Josephine Tintera
Calvin Cruzada
Genevieve Cox
Lrena Ortiz
Monica Knezek
Mary Ann Knezek
Chase Childers
Alanna Ibanez
Gabriela Ibanez
Christine Yu
Sara Yu
Dennis Garcia
Ernest Garcia
Kaylie Chapa
John Chapa
Daya Butler
Ryan Butler
Hadassah Jackson
Miriam Jackson
Aly Rafael
Arielle Matic
Sophia Choucair
Marc Choucair
Alex Borkowski
Zara Borkowski
Sparkling City Light Opera ~ LIVE Preview of Upcoming Performances 2pm
Presenting excerpts from Opera on the Range, OedipusTex and 3rd Annual Vocal Arts Workshop.
5pm In Devary's Courtyard ~ Sparkling City Chorus of Sweet Adelines 3pm
Amazing group of women singing a cappella, four part harmony music, barbershop style.
Sherrill Park~TAMUCC Dance 4:15pm
A surprise - spontaneous performance art for all ages to enjoy on the lawn throughout the art in Sherrill Park, all dancers are doing solo improvisations based on birdlike traits.
ON LOCATION ~ Broadcasting LIVE
"Call Me Ivy" with Dr. Ivy 3pm - 6pm
Guest Interviews:
Joye Labarrett - Festival of the Arts
Michelle Smythe - KSpace Contemporary Studios
Cinema under the Stars ~ An Evening of Cinema, Music & More - Under the Stars! 7pm - 10pm
Free Admission
Don’t miss the premiere event for the 2011 Festival of the Arts, join us for Cinema under the Stars.
Outdoor screening of independent short films in Devary's Courtyard at the Art Center.
Enjoy wine tastings with Braman’s Winery, live music by Kevin Rambler, and Desiree’s by the Bay is available for your dining enjoyment in Devary's Courtyard.
After the screenings, an intimate discussion will take place with the filmmakers in the Lockett Gallery.