ISSUE September 2007

TENANTS SHOW 2007 THE ARTS MAGAZINE OF THE ART STUDIO, INC.

THE ARTS MAGAZINE OF THE ART STUDIO, INC.

SEE PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2006

SEPTEMBER 2007

SHOESTRING INVITATIONAL ART SHOW & AUCTION INSIDE: DORMAN, LOKENSGARD, AND MORE

INSIDE: LAMAR FACULTY ART SHOW, THE GREEN BEANERY, AND MORE

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You are invited to a shower ISSUE Vol. 14, No. 1 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Danna Contributing Writer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Smith Contributing Photographers . . . . . . . . . Tara Smith

The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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@artstudio.org 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 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 BAL Director Dana Dorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 TASI Tenants Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Lynne Lokensgard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Cover Photo of TASI tenant Sue Wright

by Andy Coughlan

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GALLERY STUFF • Flood Clip-on Lamps • 150 True Value Flood Lamp Bulbs • Orange Electrical Cords • Murphy Brothers Warm White Egg Shell Paint • Sheets of Plywood (to fix the termitedamaged walls) • 2x4s • Drill • Paint Rollers • Paint Pans and Liners • Tape Measure • Hammers • Screwdrivers • Level • Pliers • Wire Cutters • DID WE MENTION THE A/C DOESN’T WORK?

• Mailing Labels • Clear Single-Sheet Labels • Ink for Epson Printer Black #SO20 189 Color #SO20 191 HP# 90 & 92

• Printer paper • Pens • Push Pins • Business Envelopes • Note Pads • File Folders • Paper Clips

• Sweet & Low • Sugar • Creamer WILD & CRAZY WISHES

EVERYDAY STUFF • Paper Towels • Toilet paper • Garbage Bags • Cleaning Products Floor, bathroom, Sink, Windows • Hand Soap • Sponges • Mops • Brooms • 100/150 watt Bulbs KITCHEN STUFF • Cups • Plates • Napkins • Forks • Spoons • Kives • Ziplock Bags —all sizes • Foil • Plastic Wrap.

OFFICE STUFF

PERISHIBLE STUFF

• Ice Maker • Microwave • Long Folding Lightweight Tables • A Good Working Printer • Update (or even new) Apple Computers that work — that really work! • Awning for Front Door (so people don’t get wet) • Front Door Repair (it’s rotten) • Yard Work (the grass has gone crazy. A garden group would have a ball) • Cover for the Stage • Lights for the Stage • Back Door Fixed • New Fence and parking Lot • Marquee and Signage (of some nice sort)

• OH, AND DID WE MENTION THE A/C DOESN’T WORK? THANKS!

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AT THE ART STUDIO SEPTEMBER The Tenants Show

OCTOBER Annie Orchard Mixed Media

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 6

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September 2007 ISSUE • 5

THE ARTS MAGAZINE OF THE ART STUDIO, INC.

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DANA DORMAN

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MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF THEMSELVES PAGE 7

INSIDE: LISA REINAUER: JUDGE AND JURY, HOT PIG, AND MORE

See DORMAN on page 11

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TASI tenants Rhonda Rodman, left, and Cynthia Grimes work in their space in the clay area.

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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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Tuesday-Saturday

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Whether you are an art collector or just shopping for gifts, we have something for you.

VISIT OUR SALES GALLERY TODAY AT 720 FRANKLIN IN DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT

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