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Friday, March 18, 2016

Galerie Spectra First Year Anniversary Celebration

Galerie Spectra celebrated its first anniversary last Friday, 11 March 2016, with an artists reception from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

That night is also the start of their monthly exhibition, which runs through April 13.  The exhibition features the works of the following local artists, in alphabetical order:

Adam Donleavy
Barb Blu
Beatriz Clarke
Cyril Maza
Daniel Houston
Darlene Abdouch
David Vander Linden
Dennis Fehr
Jim Adams
Josepth Culotta
Kim Erickson
Lorena Fernandez
Lorna Maza
Lou Sprinter
Margaret Bailey
Mark Lusk
MaryAnn Lucas
Maureen Low
Michael Blome
Nan Toole
Norman Gabitzch
Stutz
Richard Eastman
Rona Lesser
Suzanne Buckland
Yvonne Ybarra
Zilla Adams
Zuki

It also includes special installations by Kelly Stewart and byArtist of the Month David Mortensen, at the back rooms of the gallery.  There is also a sale of small art works, displayed on grids and tables, priced at $100 each.

Entertainment during the celebration was provided by Virtuosi of Houston.

Galerie Spectra is located at 303 Memorial City Way, Set 822, Houston TX.  It is inside the Memorial City Mall, at the north entrance between Macy's and Dillar's.  It is open during mall hours.

An article from Houston Chronicle, dated 12-18 March 2015, tells about the story behind the opening of a new gallery inside the Memorial City Mall.
Lorna Maza and Vella Almazan taking selfies inside the gallery.

Cyril Maza posing by the works of a fellow Houston artist, Kelly Stewart, in one of the back rooms of Galerie Spectra

Two of Lorna Maza's paintings.

Members of the Galerie Spectra posing for some pictures.

Members of the Galerie Spectra posing for some pictures.

Virtuosi of Houston provided musical entertainment during the celebration.

Hallway towards the back rooms of Galerie Spectra.



Monday, July 13, 2015

Spectra Artists 2015 Summer Art Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the Spectra Artists 2015 Summer Contest Winners!

Lorna and I have joined this contest, and are pleased and honored to have our entries ("Boy Riding a Carabao" and "Picnic in the Farm") make it to the top 50 finalists.

The top 50 pieces, as selected by the panel of judges, have been included in the ongoing exhibition at Galerie Spectra, located at 303 Memorial City Way, Suite 822, Houston TX 77024.  The exhibition will be from July 10 to July 29, 2015.  

The panel of judges were Salli Babbitt, Mitch Cohen, and Walter Wagner, all prominent artists in Houston, Texas.



Sunday, August 11, 2013

Summerview 4

My wife and I are participating in the Summerview 4 Exhibition of Artists Alive and Well, inc.

Please come and enjoy artwork presented by local Houston artists this summer with a fantastic view of our city from the 9th Floor Sky Lobby of The Phoenix Tower. This art exhibition and sale has quickly become one of Houston's premier yearly events. The artists of AAW present original artwork in a wide variety of mediums and genres to fit every taste. Fill up your senses at The Phoenix Tower.

Opening Reception: 29 July 2013, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closing Reception: 16 August 2013, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: 9th Floor, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Houston TX 77027

Registration is not required.

http://www.artistsaliveandwell.com
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