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• CRAIG ODLE: Experiments and Evolution

  • Start
    29 Aug 2019
  • End
    17 Nov 2019
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  Craig Odle, I Don't Want No Water Ma!, 2019, mixed media on canvas, 16 x 20 inches 

  CRAIG ODLE

  Experiments and Evolution

  On View August 29 – November 17, 2019

  Reception: Sunday, September 15, 2-4 p.m. 

  Artist Statement

  If we look at life and the world all around us, we can see evolution first hand. I believe that my experience and progression with my passion to create is no different. I had an experience around four years ago that changed my outlook on art and what it would take to move forward with my craft, and since then I have one day at a time moved further away from my comfort zone. Over time I have begun to believe that my art is a living thing - when it is pushed and nourished it evolves like every other living being in the universe. These pieces showcase many of the experiments that took place to help my painting practice grow into what it is currently. Only time, and the evolution that takes place during that time, will tell as to what the future holds for me and the canvases that cross my path.                                                   

  -Craig Odle

  Artist Biography

  Craig Odle was born in Houston, Texas in 1987 and grew up in Beaumont, Texas. He is a pop-surrealist/lowbrow painter who finds inspiration in day-to-day life. The concepts he uses in his paintings come to him from conversations, music, movies, dreams and sometimes just odd thoughts. The titles used for his pieces generally speak to whatever idea that was used in the conception of the piece. Sometimes his pieces have a deep or dark meaning while other times the piece may seem like a riddle or a pun.

  
  

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• Prince Varughese Thomas: The Legacy of Narcissus

  • Start
    21 Sep 2019
  • End
    01 Dec 2019
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  Prince Varughese Thomas: The Legacy of Narcissus

  On view September 21 – December 1, 2019

  This exhibition will feature works by Prince Varughese Thomas, a multidisciplinary artist who is part of what has come to be known as the Indian Diaspora. Thomas is Indian by birth,  naturalized in the US, and raised primarily between India and the United States. His work reflects his sense of the world growing up outside of the dominant culture in which he exists.

  Thomas’s immersive multimedia exhibition will fill the entire gallery space of the museum including brand new works of photography, video, drawings, and three-dimensional installations. The Legacy of Narcissus explores the intersection of Social Media, Art, and Politics that speak about our collective Narcissism as a culture.

  Thomas received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his M.F.A. from the University of Houston. He is currently a professor at Lamar University. He is an Art Prize 7 award recipient in time-based media, and is a Texas Biennial Artist. His work has been included in over 200 solo and group exhibitions at museums, galleries and alternative spaces nationally and internationally.  His most recent exhibitions include a solo exhibition of charcoal drawing at Hooks-Epstein Galleries in Houston, a multimedia exhibition at the Asia Society Texas Center, and video at the CICA Museum in South Korea. He is currently represented by Hooks-Epstein Galleries in Houston, Texas. 

  This exhibition is generously funded in part, by the City of Beaumont, the Wesley W. Washburn M.D. and Lulu L. Smith, M.D. Endowment fund, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers Charitable Foundation.

  
  

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• 32nd Anniversary Gala: Dancing on the Water

  • When
    28 Sep 2019
  • Location
    Event Centre

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  Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will host its 32nd Anniversary Gala: Dancing on the Water, Saturday, September 28, 2019, 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Event Centre. AMSET invites the community to celebrate 32 years of education, inspiration, and creative vision.

  Cocktail hour begins at 7:30 p.m. Fine dining by Bando’s Catering will be served at 8 p.m. Silent and live auctions will feature enticing items and packages such as a beach cabin retreat and a pre-symphony dinner. There will be a live performance by The Flava Band. Attendees are encouraged to wear shimmering attire.

  The Gala will feature honorary gala chair John Alexander and recognize our gala honorees, internationally recognized artists, James Surls & Charmaine Locke, and the extraordinary museum patron Albert E. Nolen.

  A powerhouse gala committee of Judy Black, Sandra Clark, Sandra Fertitta, Kathé Hendricks, Aggie In, Janey Phelan, and Kim Steinhagen make this anniversary event possible. Led by emcee Roy Steinhagen and auctioneer Gary Moncla, a talented auction committee of Nikki Albanese, Karen Babineaux, Lisa Coon, Gerald Farha, and Candice Walters will be sure to delight party goers with creative live and silent auction packages. 

  Individual seats are $250. Table reservations range from $2,500 to $15,000. A $15,000 table can seat up to 10 guests. Top table packages include premium seating, pre-party champagne at AMSET, and an original Dancing on the Water print created by Charmaine Locke and James Surls.

  All proceeds benefit AMSET exhibitions and educational programs.  For more information or to make a reservation, call (409) 832-3432.

  
  

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• 2019 Annual Meeting & Reception

  • When
    01 Oct 2019
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    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  
  

  Join us for our Annual Meeting at AMSET where we will review

  all of our exciting 2019 ventures.

  
  

  
  

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• First Thursday at AMSET

  • When
    03 Oct 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  
  

  Joining in on the First Thursday fun downtown, AMSET will offer wine and beer for purchase as well as light refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

  
  

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• Comic Boot Camp: Session 2

  • When
    12 Oct 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  *The workshop series is full. To be put on a waiting list, contact Christle Feagin

  at 409-832-3432.*

  
  

  If you love graphic novels, manga, comic book movies, web comics,

  Sunday cartoon strips or just telling stories visually then this course is for you!

  This four session course will overview how to create an eight page mini-comic, from beginning stages of planning all the way to final printing. We will demonstrate tips and techniques on how to create an eight page mini comic, including drawing, inking and layout. Along the way we will play fun drawing warm-up games, look at cool comic artists for inspiration and have fun creating visual narratives!
  

  Session 1 – September 14th 1-4pm

  Session 2 – October 12th 1-4pm

  Session 3 - November 2nd 1-4pm

  Session 4 - December 14th 1-4pm

  For ages 13 +

  Cost: FREE

  To RSVP, please contact Christle Feagin by calling 409-832-3432. 

  
  

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• Boos & Brews: AMSET's Monster Mash

  • When
    18 Oct 2019
  •  
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

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  In the spirit of Halloween, AMSET will host its 4th Annual Monster Mash. This costume party will transform the art museum into a haunted house with live entertainment, tricky treats, and seasonal brews. *This event is for adults 21 & over.*
  
  Tickets:
  Pre-sale - $35
  At the door - $40
  
  Included: 
  Seasonal brews, hors d’oeuvres, & festive treats 
  
  Come out if you dare and have your face painted and your fortune told. Swing by the photo booth to capture your spooky attire & enter the costume contest for your chance to win fearsome prizes. 
  
  There will be a silent auction and raffle.
  
  Proceeds benefit AMSET’s exhibitions and educational programs.
  

  
  

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• "Eat-A-Bug!" FREE Family Arts Day

  • When
    26 Oct 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  
  

  “Eat a Bug!” Family Arts Day is one of AMSET’s most popular events, where children and their families are tempted to eat fried crickets. Hands-on art activities focus on the many cultures of our region and the main gallery exhibitions. Visitors will learn about the current exhibits on view through hands-on art activities as well as Day of the Dead and Latin American crafts such as decorated sugar skulls. Entertainment includes Latin American music and dancing. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. The event is free and open to the public.

  
  

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• Comic Boot Camp: Session 3

  • When
    02 Nov 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  *The workshop series is full. To be put on a waiting list, contact Christle Feagin

  at 409-832-3432.*

  
  

  If you love graphic novels, manga, comic book movies, web comics,

  Sunday cartoon strips or just telling stories visually then this course is for you!

  This four session course will overview how to create an eight page mini-comic, from beginning stages of planning all the way to final printing. We will demonstrate tips and techniques on how to create an eight page mini comic, including drawing, inking and layout. Along the way we will play fun drawing warm-up games, look at cool comic artists for inspiration and have fun creating visual narratives!
  

  Session 1 – September 14th 1-4pm

  Session 2 – October 12th 1-4pm

  Session 3 - November 2nd 1-4pm

  Session 4 - December 14th 1-4pm

  For ages 13 +

  Cost: FREE

  To RSVP, please contact Christle Feagin by calling 409-832-3432. 

  
  

  
  

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• First Thursday at AMSET

  • When
    07 Nov 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  Joining in on the First Thursday fun downtown, AMSET will offer wine and beer for purchase as well as light refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

  
  

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• Taste of the Arts Lecture Series

  • When
    08 Nov 2019
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  Lamar University art history assistant professor, Julia C. Fischer, will give a talk on Prince Varughese Thomas: The Legacy of Narcissus at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas’s fall Taste of the Arts Lecture Series, Friday, November 8 at 12:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. A buffet-style lunch for $14.02 (includes tax) per person will be served following the lecture. All are welcome to join us as we continue the conversation in the AMSET library.  

  Julia C. Fischer is an assistant professor of art history at Lamar University, where she teaches courses in ancient, Asian, and Renaissance art along with a specialized class in art crime. She received a BA Classics in art history from Loyola University Chicago, an MA in classical archaeology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a PhD in art history from The Ohio State University. Dr Fischer’s primary research focuses on the iconography, reception, and propaganda of Roman Imperial cameos. Her other areas of interest include issues of cultural heritage, Roman topography, the minor arts of antiquity, travel photography in 19th century Japan, and anything Italian. She is the author of two books and the editor of two books. In 2016, Dr. Fischer was named Lamar University's Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.  

  
  

  
  

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• AMSET Book Club

  • When
    12 Nov 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  Our next book club will meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30 p.m. at AMSET. We will be discussing The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro. Bring your appetite for refreshments and a hearty conversation over the novel! Invite your friends because it’s bound to be a literary success!
  
  Kindly RSVP by emailing ktimberlake@amset.org or calling 409.832.3432.
  

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• Holiday Tree Lighting

  • When
    05 Dec 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    500 Main St., downtown Beaumont

  
  

  Bring in the season with AMSET and area museums, attractions, and local businesses at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Families and children are invited to join us for an evening of holiday cheer, complete with art activities, pictures with Santa, mailing letters to the North Pole, and of course, the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. sharp.

  This event is free and open to the public!

  
  

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• Gingerbread House Workshop

  • When
    07 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  AMSET's Annual Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop

  Saturday, December 7, 2019

  10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  Circle the date! Clear your calendar! Call your friends! AMSET invites you to join us for our Annual Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop.

  Make plans to join us from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th to create your very own gingerbread house to add to your home’s holiday atmosphere.

  Sign up early! Gingerbread is prepared and decorations are purchased especially for this tasty workshop. Because advanced preparation is required, space is limited and registration is required.

  Cost:

  Members: $40 for one house, $60 for 2 houses

  Non-Members: $50 for one house, $70 for 2 houses (Maximum two people per house)

  Registration begins November 4, 2019. Call (409) 832-3432 for more information or to register.

  
  

  
  

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• Emily Peacock: Awake and Breathing Hard

  • Start
    14 Dec 2019
  • End
    01 Mar 2020
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  
  

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• David McGee: Black Paintings

  • Start
    14 Dec 2019
  • End
    01 Mar 2020
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  
  

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• Comic Boot Camp: Session 4

  • When
    14 Dec 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  *The workshop series is full. To be put on a waiting list, contact Christle Feagin

  at 409-832-3432.*

  
  

  If you love graphic novels, manga, comic book movies, web comics,

  Sunday cartoon strips or just telling stories visually then this course is for you!

  This four session course will overview how to create an eight page mini-comic, from beginning stages of planning all the way to final printing. We will demonstrate tips and techniques on how to create an eight page mini comic, including drawing, inking and layout. Along the way we will play fun drawing warm-up games, look at cool comic artists for inspiration and have fun creating visual narratives!
  

  Session 1 – September 14th 1-4pm

  Session 2 – October 12th 1-4pm

  Session 3 - November 2nd 1-4pm

  Session 4 - December 14th 1-4pm

  For ages 13 +

  Cost: FREE

  To RSVP, please contact Christle Feagin by calling 409-832-3432. 

  
  

  
  

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• Spring Family Arts Day

  • When
    22 Feb 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  

  This FREE day of family fun will give children and their families an opportunity to participate in several hands-on art activities that correlate with AMSET’s current exhibitions. Entertainment, face painting, and refreshments will be provided.

  For more info, visit amset.org or www.facebook.com/amsetx.

  
  

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