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The Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 East Main Street, is a newly renovated 10,238 square foot downtown Nacogdoches building. The first floor contains a 2,933 square foot gallery, which contains a 120" x 160" drop-down screen. There is also a storage room and kitchen. The second floor contains a 1,332 square foot gallery with a 65" x 116" drop-down screen, a conference room with a 54" x 96" drop-down screen, two offices and a storage room. Exhibitions are presented year-round and are planned by the SFA Gallery Director. Fundraising is continuing to build an endowment that will support the exhibitions, pay for the daily operations and create a new Assistant Director/Curator of Public Programming. Individuals and groups from the university and the community are able to schedule social and educational events which are approved under the Gallery Usage Policy. Gallery hours are 12:30 - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday.
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Exhibition Schedule 2007 - 2008
9/21 - 11/8 |
SFA Faculty Exhibition Recent works of art in a variety of media will be presented in this annual event by studio faculty, instructors and adjunct professors of the SFA School of Art. Opening reception on September 21 at 6 p.m. View exhibit photos! |
9/21 - 9/28 |
Exquisite Corpse Box Project The Scholarship fund-raiser at the Art Center is the annual fund-raising event for the School of Art Student Scholarship Fund. The funds raised will be used for the sole purpose of benefiting the School of Art students. Our goal is to continue providing greatly needed financial support to deserving students. Opening reception on September 21 at 6 p.m.
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10/12 - 12/10 |
Threads of Culture: Andean Textiles through Time TA fine collection of ceremonial textiles to more modern articles for attire, this exhibition of beautiful and functional textiles features the resourceful work of Andean weavers of the lands now generally defined by the borders of present-day Bolivia and Peru. Opening reception October 12 at 6 p.m. View exhibit photos! |
11/30 - 3/7 |
John Daniel: Sculptures and Drawings 1964-2007 This exhibition celebrates 43 years of art-making by John Daniel, SFA professor emeritus of art. During his tenure at SFA, Daniel developed the sculpture and expressive drawing areas, both of which remain important to the mission of the School of Art. Daniel is best known for his work as a sculptor and as a draftsman, and his work is noted for its sensitivity to materials and its comment on the human condition. Opening reception November 30 at 6 p.m.
Read Press Release! View exhibit photos! |
1/25 - 3/7 |
Refined: Abundance This year's theme, "Abundance," seeks to demonstrate the wide breath of originality in the jewelry discipline throughout the world. Juror Charon Kransen is an art dealer specializing in contemporary jewelry and owner of Charon Kransen Arts in New York City. Opening reception with a Gallery Talk and announcement of winners January 25 at 6 p.m. View exhibit photos! |
4/5 - 5/18 |
TEXAS NATIONAL 2008 - Roger Shimomura, Juror This annual juried competition and exhibition annually attracts entrants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It provides emerging artists and opportunity to have work juried by internationally acclaimed artists and presents new and innovative art to regional audiences. Gallery Talk and announcement of winners by Shimomura on April 5 at 6 p.m. |
4/5 - 5/18 |
Roger Shimomura: An American Foreigner The artist, who will also serve as the juror for the "Texas National" exhibition, layers images to create an aesthetic and political comparison between contemporary America and traditional Japan. Opening reception April 5 at 6 p.m. |
Contact
Phone: 936-468-5500
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