San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

November 2008

 

Thursdays, November- 6, 13, 20, 2008
Art Thursdays- 2-6 p.m. in the Education Studio
Art activities for children and their families
Visit the Art Thursdays link for more information
$1 per person

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Collectors Society - 5:30 p.m. at the Museum
Steve Hilton, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
"The Process of Jingdeshen Porecelain at China's Fu Ping Pottery Village"
Free and open to the public

Saturday, November 8 & 22, 2008
Exercise on the Rooftop - 9:00 a.m. at the Art Museum

By Vita Sport Studio
$10 donation to Museum per person - cash or check only
Fruit, Water, Mats, Towels, and Mimosas will be provided

RSVP by calling Michael Perez of Vita Sport Studio at 325-234-2532 or michaelaperez6@yahoo.com

Thursday, November 6, 2008
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ceramic Workshop with Japanese Cuisine and Saké
Led by Gus McCloskey- visit his website
Cost: $25/person – Reservations required
Location: ASU Ceramics Studio at the Art Museum

Ikebana Workshop with Japanese Cuisine and Saké
Led by Hisayo McCloskey
Participants will create their own floral arrangement in a custom designed vase by Gus McCloskey
Cost: $65/person - Reservations required
Location: Coop Gallery on Oakes Street (adjacent to SAMFA)

*Note: both workshops are geared for adults
Call the Museum at 325-653-3333 to make reservations

Both Workshops are generously sponsored by Vita Sport Studio and Bonsai Garden.

Friday, November 7, 2008

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Coop Gallery Exhibit Opening and Sale featuring the work of Gus McCloskey, ceramic artist
Cost: Free and open to the public
Location: Coop Gallery on Oakes Street (adjacent to SAMFA)

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Family Day - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
at the Education Studio and Art Museum

Sponsored by

Admission Free, Hands-on activities and Ceramic's workshop for kids in the ASU ceramic lab (across from the education studio)

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Family Cooking Class!
Led by Hisayo McCloskey
Cost: $5/person (maximum $15/family)- Reservations required
Location: SAMFA

Saturday, November 15, 2008
Dancing For Art - Grand Gala and Dance Competition
6:30 p.m. - Midnight
Location to be announced

Catered Dinner and Entertainment by the Nash Hernandez Orchestra
Cost is $75 per person
Black-tie optional
Reservations Required

Sunday, November 16, 2008
Chamber Music Concert- 2 p.m. at the Museum
Texas Tech Brass Quintet
$12 general public, $10 members, $7 students/seniors/military

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Opening Reception for 2 new exhibits 6 - 9 p.m.

"Texas in My Soul" - A.C. Cook and the Hock Shop Collection

Early Texas Art in the Concho Valley
with works loaned by the San Angelo Art Club

Downtown Art Walk - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Art Museum and downtown participating galleries and merchants.
Free admission to the Museum including refreshments, entertainment, and a make and take art activity for children. See Art Walk map here.

Friday, November 21, 2008
Gallery Talk - 12 noon at the Art Museum
A.C. Cook and Morris Matson will speak about the new exhibits

Sunday, November 23, 2008
Play It Again Concert 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Art Museum
with Music by the West Texas Jazz Orchestra
Cash bar and light refreshments
Admission: $12 - General, $10 - SAMFA Members, $7 - Seniors, Students & Military

R.S.V.P. requested by calling 325-653-3333

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
All Over the Place: The Motion Image Theater - 7 p.m. at the Art Museum

Presentation by Dr. Gloria Duarte, Angelo State University
Gayle "Western" Cunningham: From Local Cowgirl to Hollywood Movie Star
Followed by Film Viewing: Bells of San Angelo, directed by William Witney

Light Refreshments, Cash Bar
Admission (pay at door):
General - $7
Museum Members - $5
Students, Seniors, & Military - $2