2024 Lubbock Arts Festival Program

The Lubbock Arts Alliance honors and pays tribute to

Dr. Jane Offutt Burns 1939-2024 Jane was a distinguished professional and a beacon of hope for countless foster children through her unwavering support of our smART! Education & Outreach program.

Her belief in the transformative power of the arts enriched the lives of children, while also inspiring others to join her in creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.

She will be missed.

n General Admission: $5 online/$7 at the door Children 12 & under admitted FREE with accompanying adult Tickets available at LubbockArtsFestival.org, 806-744-2787, or at the door Lubbock Memorial Civic Center • 1501 Mac Davis Lane n General Hours of Operation: Saturday, April 13, 10am- 6 pm n Sunday, April 14, 12 pm - 5pm

The annual Lubbock Arts Festival is a project of the Lubbock Arts Alliance.

Our mission is to foster the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts.

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Cover art by 2024 Featured Artist Dyan Newton

n Featured Artist: Dyan Newton

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yan lives in Abernathy, just north of Lubbock, Texas, and has been painting for over forty years. Her favorite media are watercolors and acrylics.

Throughout the years, after studying with many well-known artists, her art has evolved into an impressionistic style of painting, noticeably by lively brushwork and bright, vivid colors. She strives to create lots of energy in her paintings, keeping the paintings looking bold and fresh and not overworked, applying intuitive brushstrokes and also developing strong values. Many viewers say they like her paintings because the paintings make them feel “happy.”

She enjoys creating paintings from images she has taken of old mundane dwellings, quaint adobe villages and churches and remote scenes that are fast fading away.

She feels like she is bringing them “back to life,” with her bold and complementary colors. She also loves painting beautiful landscapes, colorful beach cottages, mountains and florals.

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Dyan has won numerous awards throughout her career and her paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and internationally. She teaches classes in her studio and workshops in Lubbock and throughout the United States.

She has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, American Art Collector and Lubbock Magazine.

Her art is currently being represented by The Adobe Fine Art Gallery in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Broadway Contemporary Fine Art in Lubbock, Texas.

n Special Visual Art Exhibit: Jeffie’s Color Carnival - Jeffie Brewer, artist

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ailing from Nacogdoches, Texas, Jeffie Brewer is an artist whose unique background has profoundly influenced his creative journey. He grew up in a charming rural town in East Texas as the son of unconventional junkyard owners, where he learned to see beauty in everyday things, developed various industrial skills, and discovered his natural talent for drawing. These early experiences have left a lasting impact on his art.

Jeffie Brewer has an impressive academic background, holding a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in sculpture and metals, a Master of Arts (MA) in sculpture and painting, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in drawing, printmaking, and jewelry making. He also spent over 20 years teaching a wide range of art courses at the undergraduate and

graduate levels, covering subjects like sculpture, typography, and expressive drawing.

Since his first exhibition in 1998, Brewer's art has been featured in solo and group shows across North America, as well as in Mexico and Japan. His work has graced the intersections of Lubbock and found a place in renowned institutions like the Crystal Bridges Museum of Modern Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.

For the Lubbock Arts Festival, Jeffie Brewer envisions an art exhibit entitled “Jeffie's Color Carnival.”

This exhibit promises a captivating experience, featuring sculptures, illustrations and inflatables – taking visitors on a unique sensory journey. n This exhibit is made possible by the Helen Jones Foundation, Inc. Viewing of the exhibit is included with general admission.

n Special Performance: Festival de Mariachi en Lubbock

Featuring: Mariachi Los Matadores de Texas Tech

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he Lubbock Arts Festival welcomes the inaugural Festival de Mariachi en Lubbock! This event provides high school mariachi students from Regions 17 & 18 with three days of intensive workshops led by industry professionals and culminates in a combined showcase featuring the students along with Mariachi Los Matadores de Texas Tech and special guest musicians, GRAMMY-award-winning allfemale Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, Dr. Felicia Rojas, Dr. Adolfo Estrada, and Dr. Lauryn Salazar.

Mariachi Los Matadores de Texas Tech was established in 2010 as an academic mariachi program within the Texas Tech School of Music. This dynamic group explores a wide variety of styles within the mariachi tradition and draws inspiration from the music and legacy of the Grammy Awardwinning Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, the director of Mariachi Los Camperos, provides guidance

Dr. Lauryn Salazar at the GRAMMY Awards

to the group twice a year, helping college students master traditional repertoire alongside contemporary practices. The ensemble comprises students from diverse academic majors, exemplifying the importance of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) approach to education. The program aims to promote mariachi music as a pathway to higher education by fostering recruitment and retention.

Mariachi Los Matadores de Texas Tech is led by Dr. Lauryn Salazar, Associate Professor of Musicology.

FESTIVAL de Mariachi en Lubbock Showcase At the Lubbock Arts Festival • Saturday, April 13 Doors Open 1pm, Performance 2pm Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre LubbockArtsFestival.org • 806-744-2787 SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT n Tickets: $15 n 12 and under admitted FREE with paid, accompanying adult n FREE admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with ticket purchase.

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n Champions of the Arts: Ann & Craig McDonald

The Lubbock Arts Alliance & Lubbock Arts Festival is proud to honor Ann & Craig McDonald as our “Champions of the Arts!”

Join us at the Culinary Canvas Luncheon as we pay tribute to this remarkable couple!

NEW! SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT!

Culinary Canvas Luncheon — Inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe —

Saturday, April 13, 2024 • 2/3 Banquet Hall • Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane • 11:30 am - 1 pm • Open Seating – Tickets: $24.99 • Honoring Ann & Craig McDonald as “Champions of the Arts” with a recognition ceremony at 12:15 pm.

• Brief lecture on life and art of Georgia O'Keeffe by Dr. Christian Conrad • Lunch, dessert, tea service & cash bar available

Presented by Tickets: LubbockArtsFestival.org • 806-744-2787

46th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival – April 13-14, 2024 Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

n SATURDAY, APRIL 13 LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10AM-6PM EXHIBIT HALL• 10AM 6 PM Featured Artist, Dyan Newton, watercolorist and acrylic painter,100 visual artists from across the nation showing and selling their work, demonstrating artists, Silent Disco with DJ Delaphunk-dlp Division2607, and “The Delightful Fantasy Flowers” by Glory Hartsfield, entry display by Ian Angus McDonald, and exit display by Kat Carmona.

• FLOWER POWER 10AM-6PM•Exhibit Hall Original student designs for Flower Power Wind Turbines. https://www.flowerpower.vip/ Designs made by TTU School of Art Students in the Art, Environment, Sustainability course.

• J.T. & Margaret Talkington Juried Gallery 10AM-6PM • 1/3 Banquet Hall Exhibit of award-winning art • Music & Theatre Stage 10AM-6PM • Pedestrian Walkway Musicians, singers, and actors • Children’s Art Area 10AM-6PM • Pedestrian Walkway “Make & Take” art activities, KIDSTOPS, ArtCarts • Young Artist & Young Writer’s Competition 10AM-6PM• Pedestrian Walkway Art and writing from elementary, junior high, and high school students

n SPECIAL VISUAL ART EXHIBIT 10AM-6PM • Pedestrian Walkway “JEFFIE’S COLOR CARNIVAL” an art installation by the artist Jeffie Brewer, presents a captivating exhibition that includes inflatables, sculptures, and illustrations.

• Social Media Strategies for Artists & Small Businesses •10:15AM-12:15PM Meeting Rooms 111 & 112 Hosted by Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) featuring S. David Ramirez, Principal Consultant, SDM Ramirez, LLC. n SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT CULINARY CANVAS LUNCHEON *NEW EVENT* 2/3 Banquet Hall • 11:30AM-1PM Open Seating Experience a new culinary event inspired by the artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe!

Lunch, dessert, tea service, and cash bar available. Honoring Ann & Craig McDonald as “Champions of the Arts” with special recognition at 12:15PM. • Tickets: $24.99 806-744-2787, LubbockArtsFestival.org • FREE admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with ticket purchase. n SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT “Festival de Mariachi en Lubbock” Showcase featuring Mariachi los Matadors de Texas Tech Theatre Doors open: 1PM• Performance: 2PM Open Seating The Lubbock Arts Festival welcomes the inaugural Festival de Mariachi en Lubbock!

This event provides high school mariachi students from Regions 17 & 18 with three days of intensive workshops led by industry professionals and culminates in a combined showcase featuring the students along with Mariachi Los Matadores de Texas Tech and special guest musicians, Grammy-awardwinning all-female Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, Dr. Felicia Rojas, Dr. Adolfo Estrada, and Dr. Lauryn Salazar.

• Tickets: $15 806-744-2787, LubbockArtsFestival.org • 12 and under admitted FREE with paid, accompanying adult • FREE admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with ticket purchase. n SUNDAY, APRIL 14 LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NOON-5PM EXHIBIT HALL • NOON-5PM Featured Artist, Dyan Newton, watercolorist and acrylic painter, 100 visual artists from across the nation showing and selling their work, demonstrating artists, Silent Disco with DJ Delaphunk-dlp Division2607, and “The Delightful Fantasy Flowers” by Glory Hartsfield, entry display by Ian Angus McDonald, and exit display by Kat Carmona • FLOWER POWER Noon-5PM•Exhibit Hall Original student designs for Flower Power Wind Turbines. https://www.flowerpower.vip/ Designs made by TTU School of Art Students in the Art, Environment, Sustainability course • J.T. & Margaret Talkington Juried Gallery Noon-5PM • 1/3 Banquet Hall

Exhibit of award-winning art • Music & Theatre Stage Noon-5PM • Pedestrian Walkway Musicians, singers, and actors • Dance Stage • Noon-5PM 2/3 Banquet Hall Performances of various styles of dance • Children’s Art Area Noon-5PM • Pedestrian Walkway “Make & Take” art activities, KIDSTOPS, ArtCarts • Young Artist & Young Writer’s Competition Noon-5PM • Pedestrian Walkway Art and writing from elementary, junior high, and high school students n SPECIAL VISUAL ART EXHIBIT Noon-5PM • Pedestrian Walkway “JEFFIE’S COLOR CARNIVAL” an art installation by the artist Jeffie Brewer, presents a captivating exhibition that includes inflatables, sculptures, and illustrations. n SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT SPOTLIGHT PEFORMANCER CLAYTON STEPHENSON, PIANIST Theatre Doors open: 1PM • Concert starts: 2PM Open seating • Tickets: $20 806-744-2787, LubbockArtsFestival.org • 12 and under admitted FREE with paid, accompanying adult •FREE admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with ticket purchase.

Mr. Stephenson appears by arrangement with the Cliburn.

n Special Visual Artist: “The Delightful Fantasy Flowers” – Glory Hartsfield

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lory Hartsfield, a multimedia artist, initially explored her passion for metalwork during her time at South Plains College from 2007 to 2010, specializing in Jewelry/ Metalsmithing. However, her priorities shifted when she became a mother in 2010, causing a temporary hiatus in her artistic pursuits.

From 2013 to 2016, Glory completed her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at Midwestern State University, focusing on Sculpture as her major and Metalsmithing as her minor. In 2017, her professional journey in public art began as she assisted Patrick Marold Studios in installing “Contrails” at Dallas Love Field in Dallas, Texas. Since 2016, Glory has actively built and exhibited her own sculptures, alongside creating jewelry, all while navigating and conquering various external and internal challenges.

For the Lubbock Arts Festival, Glory has created four sculptures called “The Delightful Fantasy Flowers.” Each flower measures over 13’ tall and has bright, colorful petals and multiple heads and stems. According to the artist, “The ‘Delightful Fantasy Flowers’ are made of steel and imagination, brightly painted to bring joy and wonder to everyone who sees them.

Their shapes are reminiscent of flowers found in nature, but these flowers are alien to the planet, with their origins only found in dreams.”

Following their showcase at the Arts Festival, these sculptures will be “planted” on concrete pads at various major highway intersections in Lubbock as part of the Public Display of Art (PDA) project by the Lubbock Arts Alliance. These “Fantasy Flowers” will grace the cityscape for the next two years. n This exhibit is made possible by the Sessions Family Foundation. This project made possible in part through a grant from the City of Lubbock as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc. Viewing of the artwork is included with general admission.

n Spotlight Performance: Clayton Stephenson, pianist

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rowing up in New York City, Clayton Stephenson found musical inspiration in community programs. As he describes it, the “Third Street Music School jumpstarted my music education; the Young People’s Choir taught me phrasing and voicing; Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program introduced me to formal and rigorous piano training, which enabled me to get into Juilliard Pre-College; the Morningside Music Bridge validated my talent and elevated my self-confidence; the Boy’s Club of New York exposed me to jazz; and the Lang Lang Foundation brought me to stages worldwide and transformed me from a piano student to a young artist.”

Clayton graduated from the Harvard-New England Conservatory (NEC) dual degree program in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in economics at Harvard and a master’s degree in piano performance at NEC under Wha Kyung Byun. And his accolades along the way have been bountiful: his appearance at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was lauded for his

“extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and performances that were “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), earning him a spot among the finalists. He has also been named a 2022 Gilmore Young Artist; 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts; Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist; Gheens Young Artist; and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.

On the 69th United Nations Day, Clayton played with the International Youth Orchestra at the U.N. General Assembly Hall. He appeared in the “GRAMMY® Salute to Classical Music” Concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium.

SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT! Clayton Stephenson Concert • Sunday, April 14, 2024 • Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre • Doors open: 1pm; Concert begins: 2pm • Open Seating – Tickets: $20 • 12 and under admitted FREE with paid, accompanying adult • LubbockArtsFestival.org• 806-744-2787 FREE admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with ticket purchase.

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The Lubbock Arts Festival Civic Lubbock, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to foster and promote cultural, educational, and entertainment activities, to include the visual and performing arts, in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater. Using the proceeds generated from the concession sales in these facilities and Select-A-Seat, Civic Lubbock, Inc. has been able to perpetuate that mission.

Civic Lubbock, Inc. thanks you for your support of the Lubbock Arts Festival and thanks the Lubbock Arts Alliance for producing this great celebration of the arts for our community.

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n Artist’s work pictured on this page, clockwise from upper left: Dee Elliott (photography) Three Feathers Studio (painting) T’ Unique (mixed media) Brunky Art - Fine Art by Jason Wallerstein (painting) Olga Mauldin (fiber) Brentsbowls (wood) Kendra McCartney Pottery (ceramics)

n Artist’s work pictured on this page, clockwise from upper left: Humming Wolf Studio (painting) Creations by Hand (jewelry) Tif Holmes Photography (photography) Verounique Art (painting) Shelby Elizabeth Art (drawing) Sunshine Sunbeams Glass (glass) Roxi Hardegree Art (mixed media)

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This project is made possible in part through a grant from the City of Lubbock, as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc. This project was funded in part by a grant from the Sybil B. Harrington Endowment for the Arts, a component fund of the Community Foundation of West Texas. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. This project is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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