Washing Off the Dust 💦

SUNDAY December 19, 2021

"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."

Pablo Picasso

It's a fact of life. Today's news organizations regularly feature conflict and controversy, leaving our souls covered in dust. County Line Magazine aims to be different. We cover the good news — what's new in arts, entertainment, and lifestyle in our region — to offer that breath of fresh air our readers desperately need.

This week's issue tells the inspiring story of artist Spring Parnell, who recently won the Marty Zewick Artist Award. We also tell the story of the Kimbells, who married on December 24, 1910, in Whitewright, Texas. The power couple later became benefactors of Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum — once considered the state's leading cultural jewel.

For more fresh air and inspiration visit the County Line eMagazine. Check out our Arts & Culture section for the latest news about art and music events in the Upper East Side of Texas. — Lisa Tang

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“Abstract People," colored pencil drawing by James Buckley is part of the 9th Annual Men in the Arts Exhibition now on display in the Winnsboro Center for the Arts through January 24. Click HERE to visit their website.

FEATURE

Spring Parnell Wins Award, Reigniting Arts Career

Artist Spring Parnell and her family recently moved from Quitman to a small apartment in Longview to be closer to her job as a high school art teacher. Parnell creates lively, colorful landscape paintings. A cramped family dining room is her “studio.”

In the middle of packing and moving a household of four — including children ages 9 and 6 — Parnell received a call from Ruthann Askew — chair of the Marty Zewick Artist Award committee — letting her know she was selected as the winner of a $10,000 award.

“I burst out in laughter and tears,” Parnell says, “I couldn’t believe it. I’m really excited.” READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Wedding Forged Power Couple's Future

On December 24, 1910, Kay Kimbell and Velma Fuller — both with East Texas ties and future benefactors of Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum — married and forged a relationship that would enhance both business and the arts in Texas overall. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

Mary Walker Clark Releases New Book

Paris, Texas, author and travel blogger Mary Walker Clark is promoting her book this year, Landing in My Present: A Father, a Daughter, and the Singular Himalayan Journey That Reunited Them. READ MORE.