Friday and Saturday: Birmingham Artwalk 2011

Don’t miss Birmingham’s own artwalk!!! Support your local artists!

Ten years ago, a small group of artists, residents and businesses in the Historic Loft District came together with a good idea – to showcase local art in a way that encouraged people to experience downtown Birmingham in a new and exciting way. With the support of a few visionary investors, Artwalk was born. The first year featured less than 60 artists in a handful of locations. A decade later, Artwalk has grown into a popular destination street festival showcasing more than 120 artists throughout a vibrant neighborhood of residential, retail and entertainment establishments.

Artwalk, scheduled for Friday September 9, 5-10 p and Saturday, September 10, from noon-6 pm. and will showcase regional artists in the unique setting of Birmingham’s downtown loft district, using the architecturally rich environment of area businesses to attract visitors to a one-of-a-kind festival. What began as a modest art tour through the emerging loft district has become a highly anticipated, must-see annual event drawing more than 15,000 people downtown and showcasing more than 170 artists and performers. Area businesses host the artists, offering a fresh, exciting way for the public to experience art— and Birmingham.

The mission of Artwalk is to

• To promote Birmingham’s regional artists with an emphasis on introducing emerging artists; and
• To promote Birmingham’s downtown loft district as a viable economic and residential neighborhood.

The family friendly event is FREE to the public and will feature 3 entertainment areas, a KidZone on Saturday, multiple opportunities for food & drinks and more than 100 artist displays all within 9 city blocks. Wander the loft district on Morris, 1st & 2nd Avenues North between 22nd and 25th Streets to take it all in. Be sure to visit our new pedestrian avenue on Morris with our Main Stage and more than 20 artists on the sidewalks.

Visit www.birminghamartwalk.org for more info.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113985412035922

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Friday: “It’s not my first time” solo show by Joel Ross at beta pictoris gallery

beta pictoris gallery is excited to invite you to this amazing IL-based artist’s first solo show with the gallery.

JOEL ROSS

It’s not my first time

September 9 – October 22

opening reception Friday, September 9 (6-9pm)

new works on paper and photographs

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204108906316143&ref=nf

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Friday: raumZWEI “Is that (a) painting ?!” group show at Beta Pictoris

check out beta pictoris gallery’s raumZWEI

Is that (a) painting ?!

a group show with works by

Peter FOX (NY)
John BANKSTON (CA)
Florian HEINKE (Germany)
Clayton COLVIN (AL)
Matt WYCOFF (NY)
Mario TREJO (IL)
Bonard HUGHINS (AL)
Sara CANNON (AL)
Derek CRACCO (AL)
Jonathan GANN (AL)
Lee PIECHOCKI (MO)
Larry Jens ANDERSON (GA)
John FIELDS (AL)
and
Susanna STARR (NY)

September 9 – October 22, 2011

opening reception Friday, September 9, 6-9pm
with a live music performance by Birmingham Ensemble Opera Sextronique

beta pictoris gallery’s raumZWEI
2411 Second Avenue North (between 24th and 25th Street)
Birmingham, AL

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170629933013912

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Link: Birmingham’s Bo Hughins Interview

Link: Check out Birmingham’s Own Bo Hughins Interview in New American Paintings: http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/talking-technology-with-bonard-hughins-94

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Jonathan Pervis Art Opening at Boutwell Studios

new work by jonathan purvis
gum bichromate photographs

I’m not going to miss this.

Thursday, September 1 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Boutwell Studios
2917 Central Ave
Homewood, Alabama

facebook event

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FRIDAY OPENING: “pulp” group show, works on paper/ works with paper – beta pictoris gallery

This show is going to be absolutely incredible. If there is ever a show to go to this summer in Birmingham, this is it. Please come out and show your support to the Art Community and the many talented artists in this show!

“pulp” , works on paper / works with paper
July 29 – September 30, 2011
opening Friday, July 29 @ 6.00 pm
(live music performance by opéra sextronique!!!)

beta pictoris gallery

2411 Second Ave N
Birmingham, AL

with works by :
larry jens anderson
john bankston
doug baulos
jarrod beck
shana berger and
nathan purath
cecilia biagini
jürgen böheimer
sara cannon
johnny coley
bethany joy collins
clayton colvin
justin cooper
n. dash
john fields
jonathan gann
monique given
deborah grant
valerie green
jonathan hicks
pregrine honig
bonard hughins
deborah karpman
claire lewis evans
aaron lockhart
srdjan loncar
tameka norris
amy pleasant
rashid qandil
babs reingold
shana robbins
joel ross
suzanne sawyer
ellen siebers
kol solthon
vasile troian
matt wycoff
and
john waters

 

facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187442747941585

 

 

 

 

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Opening at Boutwell: Reclamation

Friday, July 29 · 5:00pm - 9:00pm

An exhibition of small scale three dimensional work.

featuring:
Megan Kimber – megankimber.com
Byron Sonnier – byronsonnier.org
Bo Hughins – bbonardd.tumblr.com
Kara Cassidy Hall – karacassidy.wordpress.com

Boutwell Studios

2917 Central Ave
Homewood, AL

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242485039097867

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A New Royal Family of Wild Nobility ART OPENING // Boutwell Studios

A New Royal Family of Wild Nobility ART OPENING

Intriguing!!! Facebook Event:

Friday, June 24 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm

From the private collections of Mmmlles. Merrillee Challiss, Megan Kimber, Andrea Paschal, Jennifer Wallace & Daisy Winfrey

Being an Exhibit of artifacts, writings and art concerning the Enfants Violents, a previously undiscovered society of Wild Children living unsupervised by any Living Adult.

Boutwell Studios
2917 Central Avenue
Homewood, AL

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Beta Pictoris Gallery Opening: Johanna Wolfe “Pushing Water” solo show

From the Facebook Event:

Please join us for Johanna Wolfe’s solo show

PUSHING WATER
new photography

June 24 through July 23

opening reception Friday, June 24, 6-9pm

beta pictoris gallery
2411 Second Ave N.
Birmingham, AL 35203

www.betapictorisgallery.com

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Johanna Wolfe is a photographer who makes analog c-prints. Her awareness of forensic and scientific investigation was encouraged at a young age by parents working in medicine and criminal law enforcement. During her time as an undergraduate studying Art History at Columbia University, she traveled extensively through Europe and Asia, fortifying her interests in and passion for documentary photography. After graduating, she worked in various media-based fields, including publishing and film festivals. Later transitioning into television production, she produced observational documentary series for networks including TLC, Discovery Health and A&E.

She received an M.F.A. in Visual Arts from Columbia University in 2010, and has exhibited her work throughout the United States. She is currently teaching undergraduate photography and building a cooperative darkroom space in New York.

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REBUILD ALABAMA: benefitting Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Relief Fund

Tomorrow at 5:00pm - June 25 at 9:00am

ACME gallery would like to invite you to REBUILD ALABAMA, an art show and Auction opening on Thursday May 26th to benefit Habitat For Humanities Disaster Response Fund. Artists are donating the full value of their work for this cause. Please come out and support their generosity. The exhibition will be also be viewable on Thursdays from noon-6 (or by appointment). This show will run through 6/24.
Featuring:
William Christenberry (Washington, DC), Jim Neel, Arthur Price, Pinky Bass, Cam Langley, Amy Pleasant, Derek Cracco, Chris Lawson, Jane Marshall, Alabama Chanin, Scott Bennett, Doug Baulous, Jason Wallis, Matt Lane Harris, Byron Sonnier,
John Lytle Wilson, Daisy Winfrey, Erin Cunnigham, Elizabeth Weinberg (Brooklyn, NY), Will Bryant (Austin, TX), Mike Perry (Brooklyn, NY), Wes Frazer, Tim Kerr (Austin, TX),
Elliot McPherson (Buhl, AL). Merrilee Challiss, R. Land (Atlnata, GA), Jon Coffelt (NY, NY), Cary Norton, Paul Cordes Wilm, Lisa Cordes, Bonard Hughins, Megan Kimber, Liesa Cole, Jen Morgan (Jacksonville, FL), Partick Mayton, Laura Shill, Jennifer Wallace, Christy Daniel Camp, Michael Swann, Brian Francis, Kate Merritt Davis, Pat Snow , Kara Cassady Hall, Jonathan Purvis, Veronique Vanblaere, Bethanne Hill, Scott Fisk,
Lisa Michitti Cross, Felix Jackson Jr. (Denver, CO), Goose (New Orleans, LA), Aaron Lockhart, Darius Hill, Rich Stevens (Atlanta, GA), Charles Buchanan,
Wendi Flowers Goodwin, Shea Goodwin,Karin Fecteau, Tracy Martin, Spider Martin, Caren Matukis, Jill Marlar, Karen Graffeo, Catherine Partain, Brad Daly, Caroline Sokol,
Ryan Carlson, Michael James Lukacovic, Rachel Higgins (Brooklyn, NY), Dori DeCamillis, Kevin Irwin, Kim Graham, Laura Wells, Allison Cleveland, Janice Kluge,

..and more!

With impromptu acoustic music by:

Taylor Hollingsworth
Henry Dunkle
Sanders Bohlke
Duquette Johnston
Great Book of John

Refreshments Donated By;
Rojo
http://rojo.birminghammenus.com/

Please direct questions to Gallery Director Wes Frazer wesfrazer@gmail.com
or
show coordinator John Wilson john@johnlytlewilson.com

For more information about Habitat’s Disaster Response visit:
http://www.habitatbirmingham.org/files/Habitat_Disaster_Response.pdf

 

ACME gallery

1305 2nd AVE North
Birmingham, AL
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