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is a simple pleasure of those in unair-conditioned buildings. As summer gently rolls in, I look back, as I am wont to do, from where we’ve been to where we are going. It is always good to take stock of what TASI has accomplished over its 21 years. With the day-to-day grind of survival we sometimes forget that there is a reason for us to be here, besides paying utilities and insurance. Each day I feel like I fail, in some capacity, to advance The Studio beyond a hand-to-mouth existence, an existence that wouldn’t be possible at all without the combined talents of so many people who work long, hard hours and jeopardize their livelihoods and relationships to do it. In 1987 we had an audit of all The Studio’s assets at that time. The total amount of our net worth was $5,000. At that time the resident artists split the cost of rent and utilities, and paid extra for firing and clay. The monthly bill was about $150 a month, but there were only five residents at most. Hand-to-mouth. Currently our rent from artists is $85 a month, up from $50 a month ER

ISSUE Vol. 11, No. 9 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Contributing Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Cleaver, Contributing Photographers. . . Patricia Coughlan, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Churton Cartoonist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ren Brumfield, . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan, Maribeth Jones, . . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy, Gena Wilkinson, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Wright

The Art Studio, Inc. 720 Franklin Beaumont, TX 77701 409-838-5393 www.artstudio.org artstudio@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 Sunrise Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Summer Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Geek’s Guide to Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Summer Kids Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Press Club Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Community Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cover illustration by Andy Coughlan

when we walked into the Plowden Supply building 12 years ago after a short four-year stint in the old White House building (now the Municipal Court). The White House was considered our monastic period. Not everybody liked the facility. It was vacuous and dark with no windows and mysterious water leaks that flooded many studio spaces. We also had the sneaking suspicion that someone was always watching us. We found out later that suspicion was correct. What our time in the White House gave us was more studio space, life drawing classes, the beginnings of Band Night and a bang-up capital campaign that got us in our permanent location. The White House building was perfect for our Coffee Houses, each with it’s own theme. The Jazz Night was accentuated with 1,000 lbs of block ice for a cool jazz night. Irish Coffee Night we had Irish stew and scones and, of course, Irish coffee while we were entertained by open mic song and poetry.

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GOOD DAY Sunrise Store sheds light on multiplicity of musical genres Text by Jesse Doiron Photos and layout by Andy Coughlan

THERE’S NO HISTORICAL MARKER on Sunrise Records, but for old Beaumonters like me, the little shop on South Eleventh is a monumental part of the city. Like its namesake, Sunrise seems part of the permanent firmament. So who needs a metalplate epigraph to tell you it’s morning? Sunrise Records? Come on, now. Way back when (in the Dawning of Aquarius) Sunrise was where I got an original-cast LP of Hair at a good “used” price. No scratches. Groovy. Way back now, I’ve lost most of my hair and all of my record collection; but I still drop in to

Sunrise to buy “pre-owned” jazz CDs at a fraction of their original print price. You know, “the more things change,” as they say. More to the point, however, and much better said by the store’s proprietor, John Moye, “Sunrise is like Beaumont – always the same, yet always changing.” It’s been like that for more than twenty years under his ownership. Amazingly, after all those years of bargain sales, Sunrise still has thousands of used records in stock — THOUSANDS! LPs and 45s lined up with their liner notes. Music, after all, is still the main show at

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guys, will keep you laughing with stories about other old guys or some of the new guys. I think he’s several decades away from the lovable curmudgeon, but he does kind of like pulling rank on the whippersnappers. Rick can help direct you to some good music on both sides of his birthday.

He recently tied for first in the last local Battle of Guitars competition in Beaumont. Johnny Lowe says Jason’s “fiery fingers on guitar is a direct relationship to his prompt attention to customers. Jason’s a full-steam-ahead kind of guy.” He’s also a walking display of the store’s piercing jewelry.

JOHNNY LOWE — Co-Owner and Jazz Saxophonist studied under Dr. Jimmy Simmons in the late 70s. Johnny is the Sunrise resident expert on all things jazz and some things that aren’t. Of his Sunrise clientage, Johnny says, “Our demographic is from skateboarders to your grandma.”

ANDREW STRANGE — Store Staff and band leading electric keyboard artist, also sings and composes and seems to do a little bit of everything when it comes to making sound turn into music. By the way, if you need a CD buffed and polished to get those irritating hicoughs out of the best song on your disc, Andrew’s the man with the CD Repair-While-YouWait machine primed and ready to return your tunes to you.

RICK FISETTE — Store Staff and songwriting guitarist refers to himself as “the old guy” in the store and, like all old

JASON ESTHAY — Store Staff and lead guitarist for a newly named (if not exactly newly formed) band, Bleeding for Bliss.

MEGAN GOODMAN — Store Staff and an ex-percussionist at her high school where she snapped snare and boomboxed the bass. Johnny Lowe calls Megan the “Bright and Shining Star of Sunrise.” I liked that metaphor. After meeting Megan, I can say it works – she does, too, especially in what Johnny calls the “girlie style” input on shopping at Sunrise. She also keeps the guys sharp with a keen sense of order and organization. Like any morning star, she helps guide the day.

JOHN MOYE — Co-Owner and prime mover of Sunrise Records observes proudly, “Everybody’s a band guy.” Which is exactly the right thing to say about your staff when your main product is music records and CDs, right?

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Sunrise, though there’s more to the store than ever before. Candles “that smell good.” Tapestries cum bedspreads (or is it the other way around). Bead curtains and lava lamps. Posters the size of doors. Posters of “The Doors.” Hey, this is deja vu all over again! But what’s with the skateboards? Body piercing jewelry? OK, I’ve got wrinkles on my graybeard face. Back to the future! Rain sticks — Ooooh, my kid loves those. So does my cat. Buddhist bell balls — you have hear them ringing in your hand to understand. Incense — and not just cinnamon — the real kind real Hindus use. John has made a world of difference at the place I can’t help but feel is exactly like I always knew it. How’d he do that? “We listen to customers.” John Moye says. “That’s why there’s no place like Sunrise.” And that might be the day’s understatement since their demographic during this interview ran from seniors in high school checking out skateboards to seniors on Social Security checking for scratches on old LPs. The other point he makes has to do with the other equation of retail business — staff. “Friendly staff,” he corrects me when I ask about the crew at Sunrise Records. “When someone starts working here, they tend to stay. They just like it,” he observes quietly through his wire-frame glasses. The spectacles and moustache make him look a bit like a banker. I don’t know about the ponytail. He’s a shopkeeper who shares his work well with employees. So when I press him for more about management, he gives a lot of the credit to his partner, Johnny Lowe. With a genteel bow of the head, John (No. 1) speaks proud words, “Partners and friends for over 20 years.” Long relationships bring out the best in buddies and business. Of Johnny Lowe, John Moye points out, “We’ve been together so long, people think we’re the same person on the phone.” Of their relationship, I point out that John is a white guy and Johnny is black. Yep, another reason Sunrise is monumental in my mind — it’s always had the right light on living right, way before it was oh-so-cool to be just-so-cool. Through a bead curtain enters partner Johnny Lowe, a show unto himself. The other half of Sunrise ownership is done up in a burnt orange suit with a cap. He looks like he has — as John Moye puts it — “A Barry White thing going.” It doesn’t take much to get Johnny going with his primary-color stage presence brighter than a showman’s suit. No surprise he has pizzazz — he plays jazz sax.

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Johnny Lowe, far left, and the rest of the gang at Sunrise Records pride themselves on their musical expertise. The store has thousands of vinyl albums, a great collection of 45s, left, and a variety of posters, lamps, shirts and other items.

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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. Haylon Haynes, age 4, helps his father Corey with his mixed media installation titled, “Joe Fusion,” during the opening of “The Really Big Show” at The Dishman Art Museum on April 29. The exhibition highlighted the work of Lamar University’s graduating art majors.

“Big Green Monkey” by John Fulbright

The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE announced the winners of the 2005 PHOTO SHOW at a reception on May 7. First place was awarded to JOHN FULBRIGHT for “Big Green Monkey.” Second place was awarded to ANDY COUGHLAN for “Screaming Vowels.” WILL FRANCE’s “For Honor and Country” won third place. Coughlan and France also picked up honorable mentions for “While We Sleep” and “The Wish” respectively. The show featured works by 13 photographers who entered up to three pieces each. The show was judged by Keith Carter. _______________ Winners of the NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL 2005 FINE ART EXHIBITION,

hosted by BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE were announced at a reception on April 24. The Purchase Award, the highest award given, went to DICK SPINNEY for his carved wood-framed mirror titled “Neches River.” First place was awarded to C. DELLE BATES for “Our Lady of the Neches.” Second place was awarded to MYRA BUTLER for “Spring Bouquet,” and BILLY RAY won third place for “3:30 A.M.” Honorable mentions were awarded to ALICE POWELL, CAROLYN HANCOCK and RANDY WELBORN. The exhibit featured almost 60 works by 29 artists. 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.

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Music Festival slated for July 23 coordinating partner for the festival. The pair have have united under the umbrella of Random Thought Productions. Quebodeaux said the festival is a way to reconnect with the area arts scene, especially The Studio. “The true reason is because The Art Studio is my heart,” he said. “I have not contributed very much in the last four years and it’s time for me to step up to the plate and knock one out of the park. “The second reason is I love live music and it needs to be supported.” Quebodeaux said he hopes to raise more than $2,000 for TASI’s operating expenses. “This event is to keep the doors open, the lights on and the kilns blazing,” he

said. “The Art Studio is one place in the world where I know a lot of people feel truly at home and part of a family.” At press time the festival’s lineup was still tentative, but Quebodeaux said it will include Drop Trio, Buffalo Blonde, The Ryan Gist Band and the Molly Maguires among many others. The plan is for two stages to be set up at TASI to ease transition between bands. The event has attracted interest from local businesses who are helping underwrite the event, including Don’s

Seafood and Steakhouse, Guitar and Banjo Studio, and Carlo’s. Bands interested in participating in the event or businesses wishing to help with underwriting should contact Quebodeaux at paulq@rescueteam. com, or call The Art Studio at 409-8385393. The most difficult part of organizing an event like this? According to Quebodeaux it is “time, time and more time.” For area music fans, it promises to be time well spent.

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Steaming summer evenings are nothing new in Southeast Texas, but the heat will pick up in July as area bands gather for some red-hot musical stylings. The Art Studio, Inc. will host a benefit music festival on July 23 from 5-midnight. The festival is the brainchild of Paul Quebodeaux. “This idea all started with me telling Robert Smith that I wanted to hire Drop Trio to play for my birthday,” Quebodeaux said. “He said ‘why don’t you have more than one band since you rented The Art Studio for a whole night?’ We proceeded to talk and talk and it snowballed into a benefit festival since grant money is so hard to find for art.” Smith, who has promoted several music events in the area, is

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A Geek’s Guide to THINGS TO DO IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO THE SUN SUMMER IS FINALLY UPON US and, as always, that means movies, and lots of them. You won’t be able to see all the movies out this summer in theaters or on DVD, so I’m here to help you folks out. I’ve whittled down the long list to a few select films and DVDs, and a book that you absolutely must read. On with the show. Tears of the Sun — One of the best war movies made in recent years, “Tears of Commentary the Sun” is so much more than one would expect. Set mostly in the wilderJeff Dixon ness of Nigeria the film follows a team of Writer, critic and Special-Ops as they lead self-proclaimed a group of refugees to geek safety. Starring Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, and Cole Hauser, this Antoine Fuqua-directed film, will be available to own June 7. The disc will include director’s commentary, a “making of” documentary, a featurette titled “Voices of Africa,” along with twenty-two additional minutes of film. Stripes (Director’s Cut) — This is one of movies I always bring up after I see a Bill Murray film. And I’m always amazed when someone says they’ve never heard of it. This is the film that proved Murray could carry a movie and he was more than just “that guy on SNL.” “Stripes” which stars Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, John Candy and John Larroquette will be available to own from June 7. The disc includes eighteen extra minutes (including 6 neverbefore-seen deleted scenes), along with an hour-long documentary featuring all new

interviews with the cast and crew, including Murray. Imaginary Heroes — This film, starring Sigourney Weaver, Emile Hirsch, Michelle Williams, Kip Pardue and Jeff Daniels, was a sleeper favorite of mine from last year. I actually drove to Houston for this one, mostly because it looked really good and also because I have a huge crush on Sigourney Weaver. The disc will be available to own from June 7. It includes an audio commentary with director Dan Harris and Emile Hirsch, a second commentary with Sigourney Weaver, eight deleted scenes and a selection of trailers. Scrubs: Season One — Starring Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison and John C. McGinley, “Scrubs” is my favorite television show of all time and I can’t wait for this set. The thing that separates “Scrubs” from all the other sitcoms is the character development and the soul the writers and actors inject into these people. I’ve never watched a sitcom that can make me cry just as much as it can make me laugh. The set includes all twenty-four episodes of the first season. Extras will include audio commentaries on six episodes, never-before-seen dream sequences, a fascinating retrospective documentary titled “Newbies” which examines the actors before they were cast, a gag reel, and a featurette titled “Favourite Moments with the Cast.” Jaws: 30th Anniversary Edition — What can I say about “Jaws” that hasn’t already been said? I saw this film last summer at the Jefferson Theatre after not seeing it for years and it scared the living hell out of me and also made me laugh harder than I had in a while. The thing about Jaws is that the comedy isn’t really meant

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exans have their “Twang,” the distinctive vocal style that distinguishes them from people from other states. to be as funny as it is, but “Twang” also refers to the guitar you’re so scared that sounds of Texas R&B country. everything that and comes out At the Art Museum of of Richard Dreyfuss’ Southeast Texas, “Twang” is a mouth is hilarious. Grab group show of contemporary featuring work by yourself a prettyTexas ladysculpture and a dozen artists. snuggle up for this one, Texas is both Western and she’ll be on your lap in no Southern, cotton and cowboys, and time. Extras include delet-of clashing cultures. If a multitude ed scenes, outtakes, a there is one thing that defines it is its indefinability. “From the Set”Texas, featurette, “Twang,” Shark Facts, a “making of”like the state that links these artists, incorporates a featurette, storyboards, plethora of styles and forms. production and two on features the Among thephotos, strongest pieces displayon is “Lovemarketing of the film and the Jaws Joey,” a study of friendship, loneliness and loss by Michael Powers. English, French and Spanish Phenomenon.

subtitles are also provided along with a commemorative photo journal and collectible packAmong the works aging.

featured in “TWANG: ContemporaryMolly Maguires: Dirty Surf — Sculpture from Local boys Molly Texas,” Maguires on display have released through Sept. 26 their debut at the Art album “Dirty Museum of Southeast Texas, Surf.” If you’re are, clockwise into surf, rock, from left, surf rock, or any “E.B.” by combination of Erick Swenson, the two, this is a “Museum Bench” by Chris Sauter, must for summer “Two Paintings listening. on a Rock” Begins — Let’s face it, the Batman byBatman Bill Davenport franchise was dead. It’s been dead for a long and “Sell Me Something time now. Truthfully I didn’t think anything could Brown” revive it. But then, I didn’t bank on by Franco Warner Brothers signing Chris Nolan Mondini-Ruiz.

(“Memento”) to direct. I also didn’t bank on them getting an all-star cast that includes Christian Bale, the lovely Katie Holmes, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, the adorable Katie Holmes, and Gary Oldman. Did I menReview and tion Katie Holmes is in this? All the trailers photos by indicate that this film is going to be full of the Andy ass-kickery Coughlan Batman fans have been clamoring for. The costume looks gorgeous and I think

The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled “Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pattern thatwe’re may orall may notrelieved be a net.that The machine very there is labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with aren’t any nipples on it this time monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoaround. Another good sign is that ing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada soundis not a prequel but a total tracks ofthis Kurtfilm Schwitters. reinvention the franchise, The “Joey” of the of title refers to Joey which Mussacchio, a childhood the artist who is leaves the doorfriend wide of open for anynow dead. thing and everything. Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone with whom to play? It seems to connect with the CharlieAmerican and thepast-time Chocolate quintessentially — aFactory simple —This is a no-brainer for the summer. game of catch. Visitors to the opening= witnessed theBased balls Depp + Burton Awesome! bouncingmore off two walls and back into the machine, on the book and less on the Gene completing a never-ending solitary game of catch. Wilder version, this looks to be The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected absolutely bizarre. True,friend in myand eyes both the loss of a childhood of Wilder childhood will always be Willy Wonka, but it will be a itself. However, at a later date may have seen real treat to visitors see someone like Johnny Depp

tackle the character. A little advice; you may want to catch the late show unless you want to be in a theater full of 15 year-old girls drooling over Johnny Depp. One more point of recommendation; I saw a trailer at the cinema a few weeks ago and it made a little girl sitting behind me cry. You can’t ask for more than that.

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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

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince — I know what you’re thinking. A Book? How dare he deface the idea of summer with a book. Well it’s the most anticipated book of the year, maybe of the decade. So screw off if ya don’t like it. This book is going to be a blockbuster. Details on the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series are sketchy at best. Author J.K. Rowling hasn’t even released a synopsis yet. So in lieu of any other information on the book I’m going to talk a little bit more about Katie Holmes. Did you ever see her in “The Gift”? It’s a little hard to follow at first but halfway through it she gets naked and…[Editor’s note: The rest of this article has been removed due to total lack of class. Enjoy your summer.]

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SUMMER KIDS CAMPS Looking for a place to get rid of those little… a place for the kids to have fun this summer? The area arts organizations have a variety of camps and workshops that offer a wide range of activities. THEATER WORKSHOP DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL will host a week of activities at The Art Studio, instructed by Angel Guidroz, July 11-15. Workshops will be split by age into three-hour classes in morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session is for children ages 6-11 and the afternoon sessions are for ages 12-16. Cost for the week is $90. For more information, call Guidroz at 409-4666307 or The Art Studio at 409-838-5393. _______________ LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR and PORT ARTHUR LITTLE THEATRE have put together a new summer program for kids ages 5-15. It’s called the SEAHAWK THEATER CAMP and is hosted by the PALT PALS — Port Arthur Little Pals! The camp will be directed and coordinated by David Sorrells who recently directed “Charlotte’s Web” for PALT. Participants will present a production of DISNEY’S “101 DALMATIANS” FOR KIDS. The camp includes rehearsals for the show, plus a variety of classes in theater skills. Hours are 9 until noon, Monday-Thursday beginning June 1, with shows June 24–26 at the Lamar Lecture Hall, 1700 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur. The group is also seeking young adults age 16 and up to work as student aides. Volunteers of all ages and skills are welcome. The camp will be open to around 50 kids. Tuition is $50 per child, which includes a souvenir script, daily drinks, t-shirt, and two complimentary tickets to any one performance. Children may enroll for the camp even if they cannot attend every day or be in every performance. Applications for the camp are available. For more information, email Sorrels at david.sorrells@lamarpa.edu or call PALT at 409-727-PALT. _______________ ART CAMPS THE ART STUDIO, INC. will hold a series of classes throughout the summer, focusing on the basics of art — drawing, painting, clay, etc. “The Studio has always dealt with the basics,” Greg Busceme, TASI director, said. “We want kids to learn all aspects of art. We want to offer a serious approach to art and show that learning the basics is still a lot of fun.” Classes will be offered daily in conjunction with the Drama Kids workshop for kids wishing to participate in a full day’s activities. Other classes are planned at various times during the summer. For information about classes at TASI, call 409-838-5393. _______________ SUMMER ARTVENTURES, the annual summer camp of the ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, will offer a

wide range of activities for children ages 4-12, June 6July 1. Cost is $70 a class for members, $105 for nonmembers (for first class. Includes membership. Second child or additional classes are $70 each). A $35 deposit is required for each class/child. All classes are taught by professional artists/teachers. Scholarships are available. Please call 409-832-3432 for class availability. Classes offered include: WEEK I (JUNE 6-10) Morning 9 a.m.-Noon Young ArtVenturers I Young Campers (ages 4-6) will have the opportunity to work in each of the listed media for our older campers. Kids will make age-appropriate projects using many materials, including clay and paint. Story times (with art-related stories) and outdoor activities. Instructor: Dayna Dyrhaug Afternoon 1-4 p.m. Mythological Creatures Ages 6-12. Journey through the magical land of myths and legends, where fantastic creatures live only in your imagination. Is it a Griffin or Pegasus? You can decide. Create it with clay. Instructor: Daron Franklin WEEK II (JUNE 13-17) Morning 9 a.m.-Noon Young ArtVenturers II To better suit your Young Camper’s (ages 4-6) summer schedule, same as Young ArtVenturers I. Instructor: Dayna Dyrhaug Afternoon 1–4 p.m. Towering Coils! Ages 6-12. Learn basic coiling techniques combined with other forms of hand building to create your own clay vessels. Watch the on-site raku kiln fire your creation into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Instructor: Greg Busceme WEEK III (JUNE 20-24) Morning 9 a.m.-noon Drawing Doughnuts (and other stuff that’s almost as much fun) Ages 6-12. Campers will learn exciting ways to create a 3-D illusion on a 2-D surface using different media and techniques. Learn to draw six basic forms–ribbons, bags and boxes, cans, plants, faces and human figures. Instructor: Laura Scott Afternoon 1-4 p.m. Painting with the Folks Ages 6-12. Explore folk art in exhibits and AMSET’s permanent collection. Paint the “folks” in the world of your imagination. Learn color theory using mixed media. Instructor: Laura Scott

WEEK IV (JUNE 27-JULY 1) Morning 9 a.m.-noon Outrageous Enameling Ages 6-12. Campers will learn enameling techniques on copper and other metals using handmade stencils to transfer their original designs. These plates are then fired in a kiln to create colorful and unusual pendants and wall hangings. Instructor: DJ Kava Afternoon 1-4 p.m. Young ArtVenturers III To better suit Young Camper’s (ages 4-6) summer schedule, same as Young ArtVenturers I. Instructor: Shelley Stanley _______________ The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE’s popular CHILDREN’S ART ADVENTURES S summer camp will take place June 7-July 22. This program is six weeks of summer fun and learning. Students from the ages of 5 to 12 explore art through painting, photography, crafts, drawing, and more. Kids attend Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each week ends with an Open House/Gallery Exhibition in which students can show their work to family and friends. Cost is $60 per child for League members and $75 per child for non-members. All supplies are included in the cost (lunch and T-shirts not provided). Please make your reservation early through the BAL offices. A $15 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. Class sizes are limited. Classes offered include: DRAW YOUR WORLD Learn the essentials of drawing. Students will work in pencil, charcoal and ink, and learn drawing skills for still-lifes, landscapes and portraits. Each week offers a new style to learn. PLAY WITH PAINT Kids will learn about color as they explore technique in both watercolor and acrylic. Students will learn to work on paper and canvas. Each week is a different experience. ARTS & CRAFTS Explore technique, shape and color in a variety of media and crafts. Explore printmaking and clay. Learn to make jewelry and recyclable art. Create your own paper, tie-dye T-shirts and make stepping stones. Projects vary each week. EXPLORE PHOTOGRAPHY Ever made your own camera or created sun prints? Learn about the camera; explore techniques in color, digital and black and white; work in the darkroom and develop prints (materials are included). Scholarships, sponsored by The Southeast Texas Arts Council, are available for students that would not otherwise be able to experience our summer camp. A neccessary part of every child’s education, art allows them to experience the wonder and beauty of the world we live in. Every student deserves to have art, yet many do not have access to it, even in school. The Beaumont Art League and SETAC scholarship program is designed to allow these children get access to art and art education. To register for the camp, or for more information, call BAL at 409-833-4179.

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SUNRISE from page 5

A picture of Betty Page looks over the boxes of 45s at Sunrise Records.

So, what’s the surprise? In his words: “I was born in Silsbee. And I didn’t grow up with the music here in the store. My dad had a bar and grill with a juke box — LAJ’s Bar and Grill — so I didn’t have the jazz opportunity. It wasn’t until I got to university that I started listening to the best in jazz. “It was Lamar that introduced me to the sax in 1974; I loved it. I graduated with a BS in music in 1981. Dr. (Jimmy) Simmons was my lab teacher back then. We had class, a one-to-one lab. He taught me all that stuff — it’s physical, you know, playing a woodwind instrument. You have to get used to that reed, that weird vibration on your teeth. “Simmons was great. And we had a great time with the Jazz Band in 1980. We played some big places, too.” It was right after Lamar that Johnny and Sunrise hooked up. “I came to Sunrise originally just to work, you know, just a job,” he says. “I’ve been here — what — twenty years, now. Started as the record manager. I hung around so long I guess John [Moye] just thought he’d make me a partner.” It was a good deal that stuck real well Johnny explains, “A wild fun ride. I like it here. Maybe I’ll be here for the rest of my life. “Ninety-five percent of our employees go somewhere else after a while but you know what? They come back, most of them, and ask if they can get tight with us again. Sunrise is like that.” So what does Johnny think about the shop? “People who feel art come here because it’s just such a cool place to be. We’ve got regulars who come by for the conversation and the music, not necessarily to buy anything, but to check out everything. Music you might not hear

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everywhere,” he points to his ears with a music man’s sense of what matters most. Johnny is now the mentor to many by way of marketing music. He points out that, “Sunrise supports local music artists. We try to influence by letting people know what’s going on. We put the new guys’ stuff right up front. Smack! You see it when you walk in.” Johnny is also qualified to teach music, and with Sunrise Records he has a huge classroom. People come in for advice as much as product. “They don’t know what to listen to and they need some direction,” Johnny notes. Personally, I can vouch for his advice — Charlie Mingus. MJQ, Chet Baker, Stephane Grappelli, not only will Johnny tell you what to listen to, he can tell you why to listen, too. As for the other stuff in the shop, Johnny is cool with it all and credits his dad’s business savvy for giving him the right attitude for retail commerce. He explains “There’s always a reason for reaching back to people. Always something in them to make you happy. My dad is a people person. He taught me when you have a business, you’ve got to make the people happy when they leave.” Of course, it helps if you own a place like Sunrise. He gives me a Barry White, star-power smile as he lets me in on how the shop sells itself. “Look, I tell my customers, if you don’t like what’s in this cabinet, then — well here, why don’t you just try the other. Just try it,” he said. Looking around, I have to admit that he’s probably right. Sunrise is a soft-sell shop. No bunk-and-bluff stuff. Like Johnny’s riff on their authentic incense: “We don’t have aromatherapy experts. We’ve just got good-smelling incense. And you feel good smelling it.” You know, I did. And I bought a really cool rain stick, too.

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ISSUE named best magazine for second consecutive year ISSUE magazine, the arts magazine of The Art Studio, Inc., won first place for Magazine Excellence at The Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Awards banquet, held April 22 at Bando’s at Edison Plaza in Beaumont. It is the second year in a row that the ISSUE has been so honored. Issue contributing writer Jesse Doiron won first place in the magazine story category for his article on Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. ISSUE editor Andy Coughlan won first place in the magazine photo category and third place for magazine story. “I’m absolutely delighted that the ISSUE has been named best magazine for the second year in a row,” Coughlan said. “Four years ago The Studio made a conscious effort to reinvent the ISSUE where it would not be just a newsletter for TASI, but would become a fullfledged art magazine covering all of the arts in Southeast Texas. These awards show that we are doing a good job.” ISSUE contributors come from a variety of sources, Coughlan said. “The staff is composed entirely of volunteers and I think these awards really speak

well of the ISSUE’s tremendous group of contributors,” he said. Coughlan said he hopes the ISSUE’s success translates into some practical help. “Arts funding at the moment is down for everybody and while the staff are all volunteers, we still have to come up with the printing costs each month,” he said. “If anyone is interested in underwriting the printing costs, give us a call at the Art Studio. “We would also like to see some advertisers coming in. The ISSUE gets out to a wide group of readers. The ISSUE is available free at more than 40 locations in Southeast Texas. Coughlan said the ISSUE plans to continue to cover not just the visual arts, but also theatre, film, music, dance, and “anything else that is in any way related to the arts.” The ISSUE publishes nine times a year from September through June, monthly, coinciding with the exhibition season. “We don’t have the funding or facilities to do a flashy glossy magazine,” Coughlan said, “so this recognition is even sweeter because it is based on the content.” For information on the ISSUE, contact The Art Studio, Inc. at 409-838-5393.

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Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer ISSUE ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of local authors. Poetry, short fiction, 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 scholarly works and opinion pieces may be submitted for review. All works must or e-mail: be typed or submitted on a disk (using approved word processing software), or may artstudio@artstudio.org. be sent to TASI by e-mail. All works are subject for review by our editor, and may be rejected or edited on the basis of grammar, spelling or content. Authors must submit a daytime telephone number along with all submissions. The opinions expressed in “Thoughtcrime” do not necessarily reflect the opin- Pen names are acceptable, but authors must supply real names for verification. All The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a exans have their “Twang,” the disions of TASI, its Board of Directors, ISSUE’s editorial staff, or donors to TASI. Send submitted works become property of TASI, and whether rejected or accepted, are machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard chased after Thisbyviewing tinctive vocal style that distintyped works to: not returned to the author. ISSUE does not notifythem. of rejection mail or telephone.

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“Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pat- emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like guishes them from people from a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playother states. “Twang” also refers to tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is “Playmate” mate.” theShoes guitar sounds of Texas R&B Colorlabeled Theory #2: Red and the balls are fired with The Season Without The Red Shirt monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoThe same piece, but two games and, therefore, and country. Red ing is fire, passion, I am pieces. going to tell you a story. You will discova repetitive thudblood. thud thud, like the Dada sound- Hush twonow. different At the Art Museum of It’s summer, now, er the story to be remarkable, not because I am reportedof Kurt Schwitters. Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, Southeast Texas, “Twang” is a Red tracks is hate, fury, blood. ly remarkable, but because you, in hearing, reading and the seasongroup without shoes, The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent show of contemporary digesting these following words, have made it remarkable and Ralph, whose Texas team, sculpture featuring work byRed Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is byof the own 1960sgift Fluxus whose is love and hate, your to do group, just that. Evencreations so, I shallexisted begin. in evil and good, now dead. the reactions of the viewer. a dozen artists. it seems will never lose, saints andlifeless devils.“Playmate” long for someone The Story Powers plays with our emotions and delicately Does the Texas is both Western and decides to not with whom to play? It seems to connect with the balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of Southern, cotton and cowboys, and Red is the monthly visitor choose mea again, though we Yes, yes, yes! Today I will innocence. quintessentially American multitude of clashing cultures. If both blood and mood.past-time — a simple wear my red shirt. And, are friends. The games, game of catch. Another piece that demands viewer participathere is one thing that defines because I have chosen Red is vermillion, burgundy, scarlet. tion is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls it is important, its indefinability. he knows,Texas, are more the red one, unbelievable Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox “Twang,” like the state that bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, things will happen to me and so is his Red is the ruddy complexion hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invitcompleting a never-ending solitary game of catch. links these artists, incorporates a as well as to those around me. on the face of the old man desire to win, forever, ed to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic plethora of styles and forms. Theslumped piece had a melancholy quality that reflected drunkenly under the lamp post. in the playground Among the strongest pieces on display is “Love- both the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with a dear friend, a woman is Dante’s fire Joey,” a study friendship, loneliness and loss by Red itself. grass,of where every summer, who once had lunch level upon level of pain. However, visitors at a later date may have seen with CharlesSee Michael Powers. TWANG on page 11 I remember, De Gaulle. Red is the glare I wonder if she wore the red shirt? passed, with every barefoot of bombs bursting in air neighbor boy outhigh above a desert city Red is the color of energy, passion, romantic love, and etc. Among the works dragged screaming toward democracy. growing me too fast, featured in My own mother had a conversation and keeping “TWANG:score, Red is energy. with Eleanor Roosevelt Contemporary and running hard the last in the Rose Room of Hotel Red are the Cardinals Sculpture from Beaumont. I wonder, did time out before holding court in gilded halls they both wear the red shirt? Texas,” smug in towers of power the fall, when everyone on display presiding over the fall. Red shirts are my favorites. knew everything through Sept. 26 They speak my language. Red Dwarf is funny. at the wasArtover, after all. Their eye-popping color Museumwho of once is my ziner tea. An old, For Ralph, Red is the people’s flag Southeast Texas, old story in another shirt. shrouded on the martyred dead. again has won one more “That is what I mean about are, clockwise to endfrom the left, August the problems of infinity. Red is the curtain that passes When at last you begin over the eyes of he day,bypicks up his ball, “E.B.” to see those things who seeks only to maim Erickbat, Swenson, and and glove, that do not exist. If you are eaten, as he hides his pain “Museum Bench” it’s OK. You just become impossible behind illogical hatred. and waves goodbye to me, by Chris Sauter, another way. How to“Two all. Paintings Then those much longer does the night need to be? Red Adair, Buttons, Skelton, Grange. of us, on unused to leaving Good night, Mother. Red is the sky at night a Rock” first, shove off for that gives shepherds and sailors delight Time has made it by Bill Davenport but when seen in morning home with evening dark. impossible who you are looking and “Sell Me signals such dire warning. for. My darling, you were Across the street, Something not the original of it Red pepper on red crawfish up on the porch, never but you always said every Brown” burning the inside of the mouth Day is Christmas Day. by Franco looking back, he and the red tongue Mondini-Ruiz. shuts a door. While I, outside, licks the lips Mother, I bend down capturing the lingering flavor. my face and kiss you now. lay wait until he’s You were and are a phenomenal gone, still wanting to be Red are the lush lips woman. I am only now of the pouting goddess his, but never beginning to touch my whose religion calls to me inner mystery, on loan was, and always, on the and in whose loins I am blessed. from your eccentric egg. Review and other side, played Red is intoxication. photosfairly by well, and lost. So goes the story of my history, known and unknown. Thanks to the red shirt. Andy Red are Powell and Pressberger’s shoes.

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Coughlan

Jesse Doiron

Andy Coughlan

George Wentz

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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. 2. 3.

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

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!

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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. 2.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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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Band Nights then featured two stages carrying multiple bands inside, and giant cloth screens with 16mm films of random government health films filled the space. The term “rave” comes to mind, but back then it was just a big party. It’s fun to look back at where we’ve been. One reason is that you can cut out the painful parts. Days when the

power was shut off. Days when the big fund-raiser only drew two people. Times when it seemed everyone had something better to do than go to The Studio. Times when the letters just said NO. That was 15 years ago, different space, different country, same problem: hand-to-mouth. Someday I will wax nostalgic on these challenging times, these times of uncertainty. But then aren’t all times for the arts, good or bad, uncertain?

The Günderssens

by Andy Coughlan

Simone Weil said “purity is the power to contemplate defilement.” Seeing Gertie in that corset, Genevieve thought herself very pure — very pure indeed.

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Share the Wealth! The Art Studio, Inc., in cooperation with Kroger grocery stores, is proud to offer the Kroger Share Card Program. Here’s how it works: 1. Pick up a Share Card at TASI (if you don’t have one already) 2. Bring the card with you each time you shop at Kroger 3. Present the Card to the cashier before the cashier rings up your order.

And that’s it! Each time you present the card, a percentage of your purchase is donated to TASI. It’s fast, simple and an easy way to add some much-needed funds to TASI’s coffers. So if you don’t have a TASI Kroger Share Card, ask us for one, and if you have one already, USE IT! by Andy Coughlan

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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 • SUNRISE RECORDS 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 • GEEK’S GUIDE TO SUMMER FUN a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• BAND NIGHT SCHEDULE same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new

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Mission Statement

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. Thanks toADULT all these new and renewing members. general public and the community of artists and CLAY (MORNINGS) techniques and complete a bracelet or Sept. 11-Oct.16 without you! Member support is the backbone of our operations! (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by 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 studio space and exhibition space to working Royings Bares, THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN PATRON The Art Studio. with painter and art educatorINDIVIDUAL George $100 ($80 for members) 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 Young the complete Instructed by Cindi Picou. Wentz.Boyett, You will explore brush techniques, Michael Clanahan Philip BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN for group work sessions for those artists and Renacrylic Brumfield, (IN CITY HALL) novice at clay work. Students learn the paint mixing, and layering paint. Beau Huval BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, Greg Busceme, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN Supplies to be purchased separately. Will List Starkbasics of clay manipulation, glazing and LIFE DRAWING GROUP SETAC (INand JULIE ROGERS THEATER) STREET enthusiasm to each other. PEARL B.J.available Bourg, from the Studio. Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. @ FORSYTHE firing. Mike Tobias SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY Bryan Castino, Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Instructed by Greg Busceme. Steve Williams CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE DOS AMIGAS GOALS 1590 FRANKLIN Melissa Chaisson, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 BASKET CLASS KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN FAMILY KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C Charmaine Costner, ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) $5 per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LU ART DEPARTMENT 1. To present public exhibitions Andy Coughlan, Texas and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Uninstructed group creating studies of the LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 Southeast Tuesdays TOWN 2. To provideOLD educational opportunities Renee Coughlan, 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY Filmmakers human form, drawing from a different BANDO’S Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $32 to $50 BRAD’S PLACE 2306 HAZEL @ 7TH 3. To provide accessible equipment Yolanda Cuniff, Organization 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 Andy, Renee 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 associa& Trish Coughlan Heather 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. To maintain equipment for artists in a Trishell Joffrion, GUITAR & BANJO STUDIO 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 2855 EASTEX FRWY, 3. To provide better access to artists SUITE for the1 D.J.InKava, (@ DELAWARE) this two-day workshop, you will design $10 per session ($5 LU students) NOVROZSKY’S public 4230 CALDER Stephan Malick, THE OPEN BOOK 4245 CALDER and cast your original artwork in aluminum. Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and RED B4 BOOKS 3875 CALDER @ 23RD Marianna Measells, REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON Ages 15 and older. Limited to six partici- Rhumba. This is the last ISSUE of the 2004-2005 arts season. children’s classes THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS Sheila Molandes, We will return in September. pants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally. PARKDALE 5.NOBLE To develop and maintain public BARNES & 4153activities DOWLEN Elizabeth Pearson, Make plans to advertise in this award-winning publication today. RAO’S BAKERY 4440 DOWLEN with all sectors of the community Tim Postlewait, MID/SOUTH COUNTY LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid Clint Ray, MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST 700 PROCTER For ad rates, contact The Art Studio, Inc. at PATSY’S HEMP CREATIONS 1221 NEDERLAND AVE artists in their work Katheryn Rogers, JASPER GALLERY7. SQUARE LAMAR To provide a display retail outlet126for artists Jackie Stubblefield, For more information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org ORANGE LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, ORANGE 8. To expand programming and activities with Gena Wilkinson, increased facility space Tom Wright.

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