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ISSUE Vol. 12, No. 1 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Danna Contributing Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Decker Contributing Photographers. . . . . Trish Coughlan, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Churton Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Dixon & Andy Coughlan The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan, . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy, Brooks Goodhue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maribeth Jones, Sandy Pate, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie Phares, Les Warren

The Art Studio, Inc. 720 Franklin Beaumont, TX 77701 409-838-5393 www.artstudio.org artstudio@artstudio.org Issue Submissions: issue.tasi@hotmail.com The ISSUE is a monthly publication of The Art Studio, Inc. Its mission is to publicize The Art Studio and its tenants, and to promote the growth of the arts in Southeast Texas. ISSUE is also charged with informing TASI members of projects, progress, achievements and setbacks in TASI’s well-being. Further, ISSUE strives to promote and distribute the writings of local authors in its “Thoughtcrime” feature.

ISSUE is provided free of charge to members of TASI and is also available, free of charge, at more than 30 locations in Southeast Texas.

Regular features include local artists of note and reputation who are not currently exhibiting at TASI; artists currently or soon to be exhibiting at TASI; Instructional articles for artists; news stories regarding the state of TASI’s organization; and arts news features dealing with general philosophical issues of interest to artists.

Contents Collaboration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Spree/Tenants Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Non-Stop Groove Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Rauschenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Thoughtcrime: The Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Community Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cover Photo: Toast and the Family Jam at the Non-Stop Groove Fest.

By Pete Churton

WHEN WE THINK OF A SOUTHEAST TEXAS summer, we immediately think of steamy heat, clothes sticking to your body and a feeling that we are more amphibian than mammal.

I hope everyone has had a good summer break.

At The Studio, life was active as usual. We were involved with a fantastic program through the Ben Rogers Foundation called Inspire, Encourage, Achieve — IEA. The program does just as its name suggests.

The Studio was filled with excited young adults and children who enjoyed a variety of art experiences. I thank Cheryl Guidry, director of IEA, for being such a pleasure to work with, and the incredible Regina Rogers who makes it all happen.

Aside from the field trips, summer camps, classes and day-care programs we were fielding on a regular basis, Boy Scouts figured prominently in Studio life this summer. Michael Lyle, Eagle Scout candidate, chose as his project producing a one-minute public service announcement video for The Art Studio. He will get it aired on television. Look for it on KFDM Channel 6. Hopefully, we can get it on other local stations as well. This is the first multimedia Eagle Scout project in our area. The Studio has been involved

in two previous Eagle Scout projects that have produced excellent results.

Summer is also a time at The Studio when we apply for grants and ask charitable foundations for assistance. With the invaluable skill of board member Beth Gallaspy, we were able to write three proposals this spring and got the results late in the summer. We received good comments and a nod from the Southeast Texas Arts Council on two grants: one for educational assistance and another for exhibitions/concerts. If you are not a member of SETAC, you certainly should be, as they provide tremendous support for the arts in the area.

A small tornado blew over the building this summer and knocked our large bay door off its supports. With a bill of $800 plus to repair it and no money (big surprise), we turned to the kind and generous heart of the SETAC board, who immediately agreed to repair the door.

They don’t just fund big organizations, but also small and fledgling groups whose only ambition is to bring their skills for someone else to enjoy.

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SPONSOR ARTWORK FOR THEATER SEASON Two heads are often said to be better than one in generating ideas and maximizing creativity. Beaumont Community Players and The Art Studio are taking this old adage to heart and putting it to work.

Five artists connected to The Art Studio are designing pieces to be turned into prints and posters to promote BCP’s five plays for the 2005-2006 season. These plays, in order of the dates they are showing, are “Golden Days of Radio,” “Ruthless! The Musical,” “The Cherry Orchard,” “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and “Always…Patsy Cline.”

Jeff Laird, BCP board member, and Andy Coughlan, an Art Studio board member, originated the idea.

“I am directing “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and began to think about the art aspect of it and how art, theater, and even science mesh to capture and explain the human experience,” Laird said. “It just seemed like a natural fit.”

Both Laird and Coughlan said that pairing BCP and The Art Studio in this way benefits both organizations.

“It will go both ways,” Coughlan said. “They will display our art, and we will do stories about the plays in The Issue.”

It also showcases the talent of local artists like Coughlan, Sallie Inman, Morgan Mahana, Clint Ray, and Andy Taylor — the five picked to create the artwork.

“We pitched shows to a collective group of local artists,” Laird said. “It was so amazing. You could see the light going on, how an artist relates to a play.”

While some are already totally familiar with the plays, others are learning more about their subject by reading and talking to the directors.

The directors, however, will not be directing the artwork.

“The artists get free reign,” Coughlan said. “It is not as if we are worried. We are familiar with these people, and we know they understand art.”

Text by Tara Deckert Art by Andy Coughlan

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BCP dinner theater hits radio waves Text by Tara Deckert It is difficult for most to imagine home entertainment not revolving around a television set, but there once was a time when the radio ruled supreme.

“Golden Days of Radio,” directed by Gina Hinson, focuses on just that. “‘Golden Days of Radio’ is a trip back in time, a time when radio was king, and when families gathered around the radio each evening anxiously awaiting the next episode of their favorite serial,” Hinson said.

The event is a dinner theater that will be put on by Beaumont Community Players. It consists of three different episodes adapted from past vintage radio shows.

Hinson said this play is a “theater of the mind” and a unique opportunity for the audience and the actors.

“The setting is a radio control room in the 1940s,” she said. “We are moving up and down the radio dial in search of old favorites like ‘Inner Sanctum,’ a spooky murder mystery, ‘The Shadow,’ a cloaked crime fighter dedicated to finding justice and ‘Fibber McGee and Molly,’ an hilarious domestic comedy. Plus, you get dinner.”

Classic commercials and jingles will be performed as well.

Hinson is a member of the board of directors for BCP. Last season she directed “A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking.” Previous to that, she directed “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “The Unexpected Guest.”

“Golden Days of Radio” will be performed at the Beaumont Country Club. Performance dates are Sept. 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24.

Tickets are $36 a person and include dinner. Call 409-842-4664 or log on to beaumontcommunityplayers.com for reservations.

“Celebrate the old days of radio with us,” Hinson said, “the drama, the mystery, and the hilarious antics of your favorite characters from yesteryear.”

The artists chose what play they wanted to cover. They were drawn to one over another for various reasons such as their interest in the subject matter of the play or what they felt their abilities or style could best express.

Inman chose “The Cherry Orchard,” to be directed by Coughlan, because she found it the most interesting.

“I wanted to read the play anyway before I even knew about this,” she said. “That is why I wanted it.”

Taylor said his art often deals with family dynamics, so “Ruthless!

The Musical,” directed by Gigi Gregerson, is a good choice for him.

The artists and directors see this as a great idea and exciting experiment. They hope both BCP and The Studio patrons agree.

“It should be interesting as a cross-disciplinary collaboration,” Taylor said.

Ray, the artist for “Always…

Patsy Cline,” said the prints and posters will make excellent keepsakes.

“It is something, other than a handbill, that they can keep,” he said. “A person may just really like the show, or perhaps people will purchase them because a family member or friend was in the play.

Either way, it is a great thing.”

Coughlan said that BCP and The Art Studio will most likely accept submissions from any artists wanting to design artwork for BCP plays in the future.

“We decided to go ahead and pick from those already connected to The Art Studio so they could go ahead and get to work,” he said.

“Next time we may open it up.”

The original works will be 34 x 22 inches. These pieces will be auctioned off at the end of the year with 75 percent of the proceeds going to BCP and the rest to The Art Studio.

Twenty-five 11 x 17 limited edition prints of each piece, signed by the artist, will be made and sold for $75 each. The edition will be fine art quality. Posters of the same size will cost $10 and will be available throughout the entire play season.

The original art for all the plays will be on display during productions throughout the season.

For information about BCP’s season, log on to www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com.

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Around & About If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs.

The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE will hold a free opening reception for its annual Membership Show, 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 9. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 30.

Entries for the show will be accepted at BAL through Sept. 1.

For more information, call 409-833-4179 or visit their Web site at www.beaumontartleague.org. _______________ The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE hosted its annual PORTRAIT and 3D SHOWS in August.

The sculpture show was judged by Linnis Blanton and first place was awarded to STEPHEN DERRICK for his foam sculpture Untitled. Second place was awarded to KURT DYRHAUG for his cast iron piece, Secondary Anchor Keel. IBBY MORIAN placed third with Beau of the Bayou, a teracotta clay piece.

Honorable mentions were awarded to Rhonda McNally, Herman Hugg and Hal Stark.

BAL director Alexis McCarthy said Derrick's sculpture was chosen as first place for its strength in form, mass, and simplicity.”

The portrait show was judged by George Farrar.

CAROLYN HANCOCK earned first place for her pastel titled, The Patel Book. Second place went to MARTHA LINDSEY for her oil painting, Roisin.

ROBERT DODD’s color photograph, Victoria, won third place.

Honorable mentions went to Corien Siepelinga and Kathleen Boudreaux.

“Composition, proportion, and knowledge of the medium are important to a well developed portrait,” McCarthy said. “When judging or critiquing por-

traits, juror Farrar looks for the persona.”

BAL is located at 2675 Gulf Street in Beaumont.

For more information, call 409-833-4179 or visit their Web site at www.beaumontartleague.org. _______________ The DISHMAN ART MUSEUM, located on the campus of Lamar University, will present its annual fund-raiser, LA DOLCE VITA, Sept. 16 and 17.

La Dolce Vita — “The Sweet Life” — is in its second year as the museum’s fund-raiser and will offer new and exciting cuisine and wine-tasting experiences, Donna Oxford, museum spokesperson, said.

This three-tiered event takes place every fall and sparkles with exciting opportunities to dine, partake of fine planned events including VINO MAGNIFICO, an evening of elegance of haute cuisine, fine wine and fine art at 7 p.m., Sept. 16 at the museum. Executive Chef Michael Bomberg, named the top chef of the city of San Antonio by the San Antonio Restaurant Association, will prepare a seven course dinner, each course complemented with fine wine selected and presented with information about the wine by Woody de Luna, Wine Critic and Editor of the Wine Gazette.

In the Upper Gallery, there will be a silent auction presenting specialty items related to the theme of fine wine and the sweet life against a background of classical strings of Violini de ROMA. On Sept. 17 at 4 p.m., Bomberg will demonstrate seven specialty dishes in an event titled BELLA CUCINA. This year’s theme is “A Winter Harvest Celebration Menu” and tasting samples will be offered.

Also on Sept. 17, from 4-7 p.m., the Reception Center of the Mary and John Gray Library will host

BUONA SERA, a food and wine tasting experience.

Participants will try samples of expertly prepared, unique foods at five stations, each offering fine wines specially selected to pair with the food, Oxford said.

The Dishman Art Museum is located on the campus of Lamar University at the corner of Lavaca and MLK Parkway.

Contact Donna Oxford at 409-880-8959 or visit http://dept.lamar.edu/cofac/art/dolce/ index.html _______________ The TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM introduces the TEXAS ROOM, a mini-gallery offering artists and groups an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.

“Texas Artists Museum wanted to showcase the many excellent artists of our area,” Carolyn Hancock, TAMS board member, said. “We believe the art community will visit the Museum and support these local artists.”

The Port Arthur Art Association opened the Texas Room on Aug. 14 with a colorful display of florals, still lifes, and landscapes created by their members.

Artwork in the Texas Room is for sale and may be purchased at the event and throughout the month.

The rental fee for the Texas Room is nominal, and exhibits change monthly.

For information about renting the Texas Room, contact Wanda Mitchell at 409-722-2950.

TAMS is open Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., and is located at 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur (corner of 9th Avenue and Hwy 73).

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Artwork, demonstrations on display at TASI’s double duty day Have you ever wondered what exactly it takes to produce an abstract painting? What about throwing a pot? Making a doll? Or even decorating fingernails?

Well, now’s your chance to find out as The Art Studio, Inc. hosts its third annual Summer Spree on Sept. 10.

The event, which begins at 3 p.m., features demonstrations by a variety of local artists, including ceramics, painting, collage, jewelry, glasswork, nail painting, storytelling and tattooing, among other activities.

“We really enjoy being able to show people the mechanics of the creative process,” Greg Busceme, TASI director, said. “The Spree gives us a chance to start the new exhibition season by showing how we make art.”

This year’s Spree will coincide with the opening of The Studio’s Tenants Show, traditionally the first exhibition of the season, which opens with a free reception begining at 7 p.m. The Tenants Show is generously sponsored by Beaumont Title Company, and also by Victor Rogers.

“We thought we’d combine the two events so that people can come by and see how art is made and stay around for the opening of the exhibition,” Andy Coughlan, TASI board member, said.

“The Spree is a chance to for people to meet some of the people that make art, both at The Studio and in the area.”

While the Tenants Show will feature art created by artists working in TASI’s facilities, the Spree will feature creative activities by a variety of area artisans.

The work of TASI’s 20 tenants covers a wide variety of media.

During the Spree, visitors will be able to tour the facility. Tenant spaces are available and anyone wishing to become a tenant may sign up at the event.

Anyone wishing to demonstrate a craft, or for more information, should call The Studio at 409-838-5393.

The Art Studio, Inc. is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Doll artist Renée Coughlan will be among the artisans demonstrating their craft during The Art Studio’s Summer Spree beginning at 3 p.m . on Sept. 10.

The event will precede the opening reception of TASI’s Tenants Show which opens with a free reception beginning at 7 p.m. The exhibition features artwork by residents who work in TASI’s facilities, top and bottom photos.

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DIFFERENT APPROACHES U NITE ‘TEXAS TWO DOZEN’ The piece consistsSTUDIO, of an automatic tennis serve exans have MAGAZINE their “Twang,” the dis- OF THE THE ARTS ART INC.

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machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled tinctive vocal style that distin“Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle patguishes them from people from other states. “Twang” also refers to tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with the guitar sounds of Texas R&B monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoand country. ing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada soundAt the Art Museum of tracks of Kurt Schwitters.

Southeast Texas, “Twang” is a The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey group show of contemporary Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is Texas sculpture featuring work by now dead. a dozen artists.

Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone Texas is both Western and Southern, cotton and cowboys, and with whom to play? It seems to connect with the quintessentially American past-time — a simple a multitude of clashing cultures. If game of catch. there is one thing that defines Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls Texas, it is its indefinability.

“Twang,” like the state that bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, completing a never-ending solitary game of catch. links these artists, incorporates a plethora of styles and forms.

The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected Visitorsthe to downtown Beaumont in late is “Lovewas nervous that would go wrong, Among strongest pieces on display both thesomething loss of a childhood friend and of childhood July found the quiet of a balmy summer but I was amazed by the cooperation of the Joey,” a study of friendship, loneliness and loss by itself. eveningPowers. broken by the electric — and volunteers that helped out.

The event ran date may have seen However, visitors at a later Michael acoustic — musical stylings of some of the smoothly with few hitches.” area’s best musicians.

Quebodeaux approached several area Ten acts joined together to benefit The businesses to help sponsor the event, includAmong the works Art Studio, Inc. at the Non-Stop Groove Fest ing Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse, Carlo’s, featured on July 23. in Beaumont Enterprise, Gideon Distributors, “TWANG: included, D.J. Nate, Jason Musicians Giglio Distributors, Del Papa Distributors, Contemporary Knox, Matt Harlan, Ryan Gist Band, Toast Guitar and Banjo Studio, The Vortex, Sculpture from Jam, Stoic, Longtooth, and the Family Cocomo Joe’s, and Phil Young. The sound for BuffaloTexas,” Blonde, and The Molly Maguires. the event was provided by Tom Wright. on display The event, organized by Paul “We couldn’t have done it without through Sept. 26 Robert Smith and John Quebodeaux, Tom,” Quebodeaux said. “He probably at theraised Art more than $1,000 to assist Fulbright, worked harder than all of us.”

Museum of TASI’s operating budget.

More than 100 people came out for the Southeast Texas, “I was pleasantly surprised at the level festival, the idea for which grew from clockwise from the musicians and busi- Quebodeaux’s idea to hire a band to celeofare, commitment left, nessesfrom involved,” Quebodeaux said. “It brate his birthday. Both the bands and the “E.B.” by area continues to be the shows that this audience had a great time, he said.

Erick Swenson, scene of a thriving arts community.

“The event was such a success, that I “Museum Bench” “And surprisingly, I had a great time. I plan to make this an annual event,” he said.

by Chris Sauter, “Two Paintings on a Rock”

by Bill Davenport and “Sell Me Something Brown”

by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.

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the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a museum guard chased after them. This viewing emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playmate.”

The same piece, but two games and, therefore, two different pieces.

Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in the reactions of the viewer.

Powers plays with our emotions and delicately balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of innocence.

Another piece that demands viewer participation is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invited to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic

GROOVE FEST Musicians gather at TASI for fun, fund-raiser See TWANG on page 11

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spreading the word “ROCI Berlin,” left, “Signs,” center, and “Earth Day April 22” are among 17 posters by Robert Rauschenberg on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast through Oct. 23

ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG

Rauschenberg exhibit expands local legend’s legacy

By ANDY COUGHLAN

Robert Rauschenberg, Artist-Citizen: Posters for a Better World at the

Museum of the Gulf Coast through Oct. 23.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is the second venue on a national tour of this exhibition organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and produced by the University Art Gallery of California State University, Hayward, in collaboration with the Rauschenberg archive in New York through David White, the curator of Rauschenberg’s archive and collections.The Museum of the Gulf Coast is located at 700 Procter Street in downtown Port Arthur and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission to the Museum is $3.50 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and $1.50 for children.

Contact the Museum at 409-982-7000.

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Artists are often asked, “what does it mean?” Often, the reply is “what does it mean to you?” Then the artists are accused of “copping out” or are accused of not having depth to their work.

The truth is, what the viewer brings to the piece is as important as what the artist brings. It is what completes the work.

Port Arthur native Robert Rauschenberg infuses his art with images from his childhood in Texas, with images from his travels and from everyday objects that interest him. Yet viewers need not know the history of every image in the work. They must interpret the sum of these parts for themselves.

At the opening reception of “Robert Rauschenberg, Artist-Citizen: Posters for a Better World,” on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur through Oct. 23, Rauschenberg biographer Mary Lynn Kotz did a fine job of showing how one man’s personal imagery has universal value.

Kotz said that Rauschenberg once had thoughts of becoming a preacher, a sensibility that remains in his art.

Throughout his career, Rauschenberg has led the viewer to embrace his world

view through the art. However, he is subtle and prefers to let the reader come to the view through the juxtaposition of images — a process, Kotz said, that helped coin the adjective “Rauschenbergian.”

Through his Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange (ROCI) project, he sought to “introduce the world to itself,” Kotz said, adding that the goal of the project is to spread a message of openness and freedom through art. Throughout the ROCI endeavor, Rauschenberg uses images from the particular country in which he is working. The particular images are unique to the location, yet connect in a universal way to enable the viewer to connect and transform the piece to their own experience. Rauschenberg’s continual use of double imagery suggests a view that things should be looked at twice — for what they literally are and for their potential.

In “Signs,” one of the posters on display in the Smithsonian-organized exhibit, Rauschenberg comments on the ’60s generation. He includes the iconic figures of JFK, Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King and his fellow Port Arthurian Janis Joplin. Also in the image are scenes of civil rights marchers,

Vietnam soldiers and protests. That these figures are, on the surface, images of assassination, drug overdose and disruption could lead the viewer to believe that the era was defined only by its conflict. Yet, he also includes an image of an astronaut on the moon. Clearly Rauschenberg is inviting us to look again at the images. Is he suggesting that through the sacrifice and conflict spring hope and possibility?

Rauschenberg leads us like the proverbial horse to the water, yet he does not force us to drink. That is for us to choose for ourselves.

Rauschenberg, according to Kotz, revolutionized printmaking, and the posters on display show his deft handling of materials and technology. His work fluctuates between abstract and photographic, incorporating color and black and white. He seems to recognize that nothing has absolute clarity. The duality that is inherent in the world is implied in his art.

Religion’s loss is the world’s gain.

Rauschenberg’s gospel is too broad to be restricted to a gathered Sunday throng.

We should all visit the church of Bob and find our own answers.

And that’s what art really means.

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Thoughtcrime poetry readings return to TASI Brush off your couplets and sonnets, check the rhythm of your free verse, clear your throat and make plans to share your poems with the world.

The Art Studio’s monthly poetry night — Thoughtcrime: The Reading — returns Sept. 17 after a nine-month hiatus. The new schedule for the readings is the third Sunday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m.

The coordinator for the event is Cathy Atkinson.

“I’ve had at least three people come by the Studio and ask if we had a poetry group,” Atkinson, who is a volunteer administrative assistant at The Studio, said.

“It’s just something that’s needed. The poets get ignored and they need a group where they can read.”

Atkinson said the Thoughtcrime readings were how she got involved with The Studio in the first place.

“I started attending the Thoughtcrime poetry readings back in the late ’80s,” she said.

The event is open to anyone wishing to share their poems, or to just listen to others read. There will be opportunity for discussion on the nature of poetry as well as the readings.

“I am thinking about having a poetry reading every quarter for the public,” Atkinson said. “That may be ambitious, but I hope that’s what grows out of the group.”

Anyone interested in attending Thoughtcrime: The Reading can contact Atkinson at 409-838-5393.

The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont.

“I just want to offer a forum for poets to read and develop their own poetry in a nurturing setting,” she said.”

TASI adminstrative assistant Cathy Atkinson reads through an old copy of the Thoughtcrime poetry magazine. Atkinson will revive the monthly poetry readings beginning Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.

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the ISSUE (see left).

Congratulations to our four new board members inducted this summer. Sandy Pate, Angie Phares, Brooks Goodhue and Les Warren have kindly agreed to serve The Studio as we strive to bring the arts to the community.

I expect a lot of energy from the board, and they will need it as their task is not an easy one — but then again, no board of TASI has had an easy time.

The advances made by each board acts as a support for the next one. Each board has its own personality, as does each group of volunteers and each collective of artists.

The point is, the tools to raise this organization to the next level are slowly moving into place and no-one does it alone.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the help The Studio receives from so many volunteers. We still need them. Remember, this organization hums with the help of so many hands, and without those hands The Studio ceases to exist (see Tinkerbell).

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Volume Volume11, 12,No. No.1 1 Would He Like it if I Told Him?: A Completed Portrait of Herman Hugg (With apologies to Gertrude Stein)

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Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer donors to TASI. Send typed works to: ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of ISSUE local authors. Poetry, short fiction, scholarly 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 works and opinion pieces may be submitted for or e-mail: review. All works must be typed or submitted on a issue.tasi@hotmail.com disk (using approved word processing software), or may be sent to TASI by e-mail. All works are Authors must submit a daytime telephone subject for review by our editor, and may be rejectnumber along with all submissions. Pen names ed or edited on the basis of grammar, spelling or are acceptable, but authors must supply real content. names for verification. All submitted works The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as aor The opinions expressed inthe “Thoughtcrime” become property of TASI, and whether rejected do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TASI, its chased accepted,after are not returned the author. ISSUE machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard them.

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Careers cover well their center exans have their “Twang,” the diswhen completed. When tinctive all vocal style that distincompleted career centers guishes them from people from centers completed exactly. other states.

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The truth is I’m scared tracksI of Kurt Schwitters.

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The truth is I’m scared when we will act out had this a melancholy quality that reflected plethora of way. stylesWay andof forms.

The piece ed to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic and form’s form.

Good Anglican scared of your blonde hair “Love- thisboth the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood illusion, WayAmong of trees.the Sostrongest they bowpieces on display isfantasy, employer, pray, and the contrast it presents Joey,” study of friendship, loneliness and loss itself. throng forby the gathered down atheir knees. advance in The TWANG lack of it inon my page past haveme seen Michael Powers.

See 11 Panhandle birth and canyon who pay for theHowever, chance visitors at a later date may and the wonderings girth. Birth. Now birth. to be transported to this place, With birth. Of birth.

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Among the works The truth is...I’m scared where an ordinary man He, he, he, he, featured in he and he. a quid or two, and a prisoner of the gutter He is, “TWANG: he is. He was. and God will send Jeff Dixon can find a common ground HeContemporary is, he was because. a bless to you: and fill the deepest gulf Because withstood SculptureAmarillo from September’s end. that separates class from class, the war.Texas,” Because and because.

He was firm. Stood firm and soul from soul. on display Double Edged In form.

Form through Sept.

26 closes in St. Michaelmas! and form at thecloses Art in and The music stops and the chorus, Like honey you fall over me closes all. Art Museum of classes breathless and sweating, Jesse Doiron mankind’s many colors.

Southeast Texas, Lost in this undiscovered land flood past, disturbing the stillness.

Many.

Colors many are, clockwise Over and over you take my hand I breathe, blink, adjust the hair, from their makers Who from left, From inside out time runs assume she will be there, would “E.B.” makebya form Throughout this night I see the way as usual, and step into the brightness ofErick Herman.

He could.

Swenson, the sword cuts where we pretend He would.

Would he live in Paris?

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by ChrisHerman, Sauter, would? Then like those in the seats pretend I am your many threads past future. Future “Twoand Paintings that love exists in some form, Confession Playing notes unknown shock included. on Herman strong although that is not for us to say.

As dark as the reddest of wine yet and anot deluded.

Rock” She and I have no answers.

With you I am Your cape wraps around me like a vine He, yet. Yet all. In all. by Billstrong Davenport We must be “real” Surrounding all I know a willing thief Above all. Through all. and “Sell Me in this illusory fantasy, Pristine love dissipating This is a portrait now Something stealing for “they” expect us completed.

Completed, my Brown” Falling from light into dark touches and glances to feel for them, breathe for them, high school mentor, and,

by Franco You are the one who plays my heart smiles and sarcasm love for them, while they share allMondini-Ruiz. completed. All, all, all, One step away from the edge like forbidden fruit all, all, and all. He. Herman with each other, unspoken, in the dark.

Take me on this trip at 180 plucked and tossed Hugg, the jug, the mug, around the corner in my upturned skirt The lug. So many choices And what is there for us?

I am 12 cylinders of a fast car if completed. Too many to savor later Our love exists only in the light I am gone and I find myself again words if repeated. in the dark and dies with the applause, Inside a woman Let me now Review andrecite what pith with pulp leaving a faint echo of the real who has become far away history teacher. photos by seed with juice From anything she has ever known that is the foundation of illusion.

HistoryAndy teacher.

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. COMMUNITY SURVEY The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) wants to know what you think!

Please take a moment to complete this short survey to tell us your interests, help us better meet the needs of our community, attract more members, and determine the effectiveness of our programming and services. In order to make this survey reflective of the entire community, we’ll need a high level of participation. Please feel free to photocopy or request extra copies. And please be honest or even blunt! Your identity is not required, and we need to know your true feelings in order to remain viable.

You may either submit your answers by e-mail to tracyd@artstudio.org or return a paper copy to The Art Studio, Inc., Attention: Surveys, 720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701-4424. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions, (409) 838-5393.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to assist us.

I. Background Information Although some of these questions may be personal in nature, we ask to determine what types of populations we’re serving (or not!).

1. Ethnicity (indicate all that apply): ____African American ____Asian American ____Hispanic/Latino(a) ____Native American ____Pacific Islander ____White ____Other:_________________ 2a. Gender: ____Female ____Male

2b. Age ____

3. Current income range: ____Under 11K/yr ____11K-24K/year ____24K-40K/yr ____40K-60K/yr ____60K-100K/yr ____100K+ 4. Highest level of education completed: ____High School ____Associates degree ____Bachelor’s degree ____Master’s degree ____Doctoral degree 5. Are you an artist? ____Yes ____No If yes, medium ____________________________ 6. How did you find out about TASI? ____Word of mouth ____Website ____Direct mail ____The ISSUE ____Media advertisement ____Other:_________________________ __________________________________ 7. Please indicate what types of activities you/your family have attended or participated in at TASI: ____Classes or Workshops ____Exhibitions ____Band Night ____Other: _____________________

8. Rank our activities,from 1 to 6, 1 being most beneficial to the community, 6 being least beneficial. ___Classes, Workshops ___Band Night ___Exhibitions ___The ISSUE ___Sales Gallery ___Affordable studio space __________________________________ __________________________________ 9. What activities or services would you like at TASI that we don’t have now? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 10. Is there anything at TASI that you feel is not beneficial to our community ? If so, what? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ II: Membership 11. Are you currently a member of TASI? ____Yes ____No 12. If Yes, what caused you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition (TASIMJAE) ____Attended an Adult Clay Class ____To sell your artwork in our Sales Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magzine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

13. If not, what might motivate you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition ____Attending a Class ____To sell your artwork in our Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magazine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 14. In the future, which of the following TASI activities will you be most likely to participate in? ____Classes or Workshops ____Band Night ____The ISSUE ____Exhibitions ____Sales Gallery ____Studio space ____Other: __________________________________ III: Education 15. How many classes have you attended at TASI? __________________________________ 16. What classes would you like to see offered at TASI? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

Mission Statement Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

PURPOSE The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

GOALS 1.

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17. Please make any additional comments or suggestions about this survey below, or on an additional sheet of paper. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

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18. If you would be willing to be contacted for follow up, please provide your name and a contact e-mail address or phone number on a separate sheet of paper. This identification is optional and will not be associated with your answers on the survey.

Thank You!

3.

For information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org

To present public exhibitions To provide educational opportunities To provide accessible equipment for artists To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people

OBJECTIVES 1.

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To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another class, but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter. So, it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make less. wire-wrapped jewelry.

Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure you pay attention to some of the familiar classes. Salsa another acrylic painting class. Grace the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at INSIDE night is now on Wednesdays. Life Megnet is coming back in October the Studio for updates as we add • SUMMER SPREE/TENANTS SHOW drawing has not been attracting the to do bookbinding. No photography even more classes to the list.

• THOUGHTCRIME: FROM session,AREA but lookPOETS for it to return numbers it used to, so weMUSINGS will now this hold it every other week. in the future.

Ren Brumfield, • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Greg Busceme is going to offer We are offering several new TASI education coordinator • NON-STOP GROOVE FEST a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: issue.tasi@hotmail.com same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new

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Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING KIDS CLAY MASK MAKING devoted to: providing opportunities for interacTuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. tion between the public and the Southeast Texas Aug. 31-Oct. 12 Sept. 18-Oct. 23 Sept. 16-Oct. 21 community of artists; furnishing affordable stu$115 ($95 for members) $75 $100 ($80 for members) dio space to originating artists of every medium; Explore the rich tradition of masks in the- You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically Beginning clay class introduces a variety of promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art in this fun and easy class. handbuilding techniques, preparation and ater. Create and decorate large-form masks forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art eduapplication of glazes, and the raku firing for performance or decoration using a vari- Instructed by Karen deMedrano. cational opportunities to everyone, of every age, process. ety of techniques from painting to collage. regardless of income level, race, national origin, Instructed by Katheryn Rogers.

Imagination is the only limit. This six-week BOOKBINDING sex or religion.

When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, course will also include tips on using your Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Southeast and Southwest s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions.

8-Nov. 12 masks in performance andTexas’ the history of Oct.Louisiana’ $110 ($90 for members) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. masks around the world.

The individuals listed below have recently contributed to the life force of this art organization.

PURPOSE Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Instructed by Andy Coughlan. this introductory class. $45 per session The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructed by Grace Megnet.

Introduction to creating unique jewelry Volunteers provide educational opportunities between the using wire and beads. You will learn basic 1:30-3 We Saturdays, couldn’t do it p.m. general public and the community of artists and Thanks to all these new and renewing members.

ADULT CLAY (MORNINGS) techniques and complete a bracelet or Sept. 11-Oct.16 without you!

(2) to offer sustained support for the artist by Member support is the backbone of our operations!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon anklet. Students will need to purchase DISTRIBUTION POINTS $95 ($75 for members) operating a non-profit cooperative to provide Twylia Altom, some materials separately, list available at Learn to express your own ideas and feel- Sept. 14-Oct. 14 DOWNTOWN New Members studio space and exhibition space to working Royings Bares, THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN $100 ($80 for members) The Art Studio. with painter and art educatorMichael George Clanahan ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 500 MAIN artists and crafts people, an area Brooke BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUMand to provide 1750 IH-10E This course is designed for the complete Instructed by Cindi Picou.

Wentz.Boyett, You will explore brush techniques, Robert Day BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN for group work sessions for those artists and Renacrylic Brumfield, (IN CITY HALL) Matt Hall novice at clay work. Students learn the paint mixing, and layering paint.

BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, Greg Busceme, Mike Moore HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN Supplies to be purchased separately. List basics of clay manipulation, glazing and LIFE DRAWING GROUP SETAC (INand JULIE ROGERS THEATER) STREET Felix & Shirley Paxot enthusiasm to each other. PEARL B.J.available Bourg, from the Studio.

Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. @ FORSYTHE firing.

Vivian E. O’Shaughnessy SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY Bryan Castino, Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Instructed by Greg Busceme.

CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE Robin Wiebusch DOS AMIGAS GOALS 1590 FRANKLIN Melissa Chaisson, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 BASKET CLASS KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C Charmaine Costner, Renewals ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) $5 per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

LU ART DEPARTMENT Melody Montero 1.

To present public exhibitions Andy Coughlan, Uninstructed group creating studies of the LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sept.

18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 Michelle Cate TOWN 2. To provideOLD educational opportunities Renee Coughlan, 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY human form, drawing from a different BANDO’S Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $32 to $50 Charlie Stagg BRAD’S PLACE 2306 HAZEL @ 7TH 3.

To provide accessible equipment Yolanda Cuniff, CARLO’S RESTAURANT 2570 CALDER model each session.

Step-by-step instruction in creating a dif- $150 ($130 for members) GREEN BEANERY 2121 MCFADDIN for artists Jesse Doiron, HAIRY BUSINESS SALON 2121 MCFADDIN ferent functional and decorative basket This course is designed for the complete JASON’S DELI 112 GATEWAY SHOP CNTR 4. & To provide peer feedback through associaHeather Eager, THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING KATHARINE CO. 1495 CALDER novice at clay work.

Students learn the each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes.

PIG STAND 1595people CALDER tion with other artists and crafts Elizabeth PIG STAND 3695 COLLEGE For moreFrench, information and to register, call basics of clay manipulation, glazing and Third Thursday of the month RAO’S BAKERY 2596 CALDER John Fulbright, Free firing.

SIGN INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS 2835 LAUREL Emma at 337-527-5328.

OBJECTIVES 2425 S 11TH Beth Gallaspy, Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt SUNRISE Instructed by Greg Busceme.

SWICEGOOD MUSIC CO. 3685 COLLEGE CENTRAL/WEST END Marcus Hammons, original poems, rants, and stories.

FOUNDRY WORKSHOP BASIC FOODS 229 DOWLEN 1.

To present 10 art exhibitions per year Monica Hay, BIG D’S 2050 S MAJOR DRIVE Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Led by Guiseppe Barranco.

EARLY BIRD CAFE 5955 PHELAN 2.BANJO To STUDIO maintain equipment for artists in a Trishell Joffrion, GUITAR & 4381 CALDER Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Dates to be announced KRISTY’S KORNER CALDER safe working environment 4285 Maribeth Jones, LOGON CAFE 3805 CALDER Sept. 8-Oct. 13 $100 (80 for members) THE MASSAGE INSTITUTE EASTEX FRWY, SUITE 3. To provide better 2855 access to artists for the1 D.J.InKava, (@ DELAWARE) per session ($5 LU students) this two-day workshop, you will design $10 NOVROZSKY’S public 4230 CALDER The Art Studio, Inc., in cooperation with Kroger grocery stores, Stephan Malick, THE OPEN BOOK 4245 CALDER Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and cast your original artwork in aluminum. Salsa, Merengue, is proud to offer the Kroger Share Card Program.

4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and RED B4 BOOKS 4495 CALDER Marianna Measells, REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON Ages 15 and older. Limited to six partici- Rhumba.

Here’s how it works: children’s classes THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS Sheila Molandes, pants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally.

PARKDALE 5.NOBLE To develop and maintain public BARNES & 4153activities DOWLEN 1. Pick up a Share Card at TASI (if you don’t have one already) Elizabeth Pearson, RAO’S BAKERY 4440 DOWLEN with all sectors of the community 2. Bring the card with you each time you shop at Kroger Tim Postlewait, MID/SOUTH COUNTY LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR 3. Present the Card to the cashier before the cashier rings up your order.

6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid Clint Ray, MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST 700 PROCTER PATSY’S HEMP CREATIONS 1221 NEDERLAND AVE artists in their work Katheryn Rogers, And that’s it! Each time you present the card, a percentage of your purchase is donated to TASI. JASPER GALLERY7.

SQUARE LAMAR To provide a display retail outlet126for artists Jackie Stubblefield, s fast, simple and call an easy way to add some or much-needed funds TASI’satcoffers.

So if you don’t For more information onIt’TASI classes, 409-838-5393 visit us on thetoweb www.artstudio.org ORANGE LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, ORANGE 8.

To expand programming and activities with Gena Wilkinson, have a TASI Kroger Share Card, ask us for one, and if you have one already, USE IT! increased facility space Tom Wright.

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