In this issue
"RE:VIEW: An Allegory of Women" continues through September 29
Community Outreach
Texas Contemporary Art Fair
September Calendar
The Collective's Online Store
Jubilee Quilt Circle
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"RE:VIEW: An Allegory of Women"
...through Saturday, September 29
Ricardo Osmondo Francis described the opening of "RE:VIEW: An Allegory of Women" at The Collective as a family reunion as well as a showcase for his new vibrant art works.
The 42-year-old native Houstonian has been living and working in New York City for several years and is always happy to return to the Third Ward where he still has many friends and family. Francis graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 1994 before attending the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Md., where he received a BFA in 1998 in painting.
Francis introduced the artfully displayed paintings during his artist talk at the August 25 reception. In this show Francis explores the theme of women as a subject of contemplation.
"I think of canvases as mental chalkboards," he said.
"While I have a theme in mind, I want to leave room for people to come up with their own description and respond in their own way."
"Portia/Portrait of the Artist's Mother,"
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Portia Francis
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was created as a homage t
o his
mom. "I didn't put it on Facebook or anywhere else," Francis said, "so that it would be a surprise when she saw it at the reception."
The exhibit is on display at The Collective, 4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116, through September 29. The Collective is open Thursdays through Saturdays, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment.
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The Collective's Community Outreach
at Free Market Square near Emancipation Park
...meanwhile, back at the Jubilee Quilt Circle
Mike Wicklander has been busy! He has completed dozens of hats as a service project for
Jubilee Quilt Circle. They will be donated to local homeless organizations.
Leslie Abrams, right, admires his work.
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Texas Contemporary Art Fair returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center this
October 4-7 for its seventh edition, with compelling presentations of modern and contemporary art pulling from dealers and designers from around the world. Expanding this year to accommodate 75
exhibitors, Texas Contemporary Art Fair 2018 will be Houston's premier art fair. Download your Complimentary One-Day Pass here or your complimentary VIP pass here.
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The Collective's Online Store
Please Visit
Print Posters, Magnets, Postcards, gifts, more...
Featuring works by artists:
Leslie Abrams, Lee Ann Carrier, Dominic Clay,
Ava Cosey, Carolyn Crump, Laura Fagbemi
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September Calendar
"RE:VIEW: An Allegory of Women Exhibition Dates
September 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
12 noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment
Family Fun Day
Saturday, September 22
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Emancipation Park
September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Community Artists' Collective
October Calendar
Texas Contemporary Art Fair
October 4-7
George R. Brown Convention Center
Hearts, Hands & Heritage, Quilting Together
October 18-November 17
Community Artists' Collective
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Join the Jubilee Quilt Circle
Workshops and demonstrations are offered at The Collective,
4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116, on Thursdays
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Community Artists' Collective invites you to learn about and to
work on textiles, including quilting, knitting, crochet and embroidering.
Supplies provided. Suggested donation is $30 per month.
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