Spring Gallery Night 2010
Saturday March 27
2PM – 9PM
It’s that time of year again, time when Spring beckons and galleries open their doors. Not only is Gallery Night a free event, most galleries will be pouring complimentary wine and serving nibbles as well. Free wine and cheese along with art, I can’t think of a better combination. It’s a roaming party and it’s fun to see Fort Worth folks out and about. Get the full list from the FWADA website for all the participating galleries, museums, and businesses.
Some restaurants also get in on the act. Grab some good eats and drinks at participating restaurants that will also be featuring artisitic works.
Tommy’s Hamburgers
“Warhol had Marilyn, Tommy’s has the burger”. Check out works by Tommy’s photographer B.J. Lacasse while you enjoy complimentary wine from 5-9 p.m.
Times Ten Cellars 2-9 PM
Welcome Times Ten to the Gallery Night circuit where they will be featuring local photographers, painters, and sculpture in their private space (Terry Cockerham, silent G imagery, Camille Green, Joel Kiser, Clayton Hurt, and Matt Clark). Meet the artists and take a tour of the winery while you’re there.
Winslow’s Wine Cafe
Stop by Winslow’s to view their Fly Fishing themed exhibit, Winslow’s will feature an exhibition of original artwork by several artists during Spring Gallery Night. The “Art of Fly Fishing” will be the theme of the exhibition and proceeds from the sales of artwork that evening will be donated to the Reel Recovery Program. Reel Recovery provides all expenses paid fly fishing retreats for Texas men coping with cancer.
M Lounge
If all the gallery hopping has you parched, the M Lounge has got you covered with one of their specialty martini’s. Also beer specials until 2 a.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays $1.75 draft pints, $2.25 domestic bottles and more. $5 martini of the month.
Other sponsors include Ellerbe’s Fine Foods and Piola.
Now onto the galleries. It’s pretty hard to hit every gallery and museum, so I usually have my favorites that I make a point of going to.
Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio
7608 Camp Bowie West
Fort Worth TX 76116
The outdoor sculpture mini garden that complements the wide open light filled gallery make this a worthy visit during the daylight hours. Kids enjoy the whimsical and oversize sculpture pieces. This gallery is way down west Camp Bowie but worth the trek. Last time I went they had some jazz musicians playing, which made it a nice place to linger. If you find yourself over here around eating time head on down to the Japanese Palace at 8445 Camp Bowie West which just celebrated it’s 35th year in Fort Worth.
Artspace 111 2PM -9PM
111 Hampton Street
Fort Worth TX 76102
This old brick warehouse reminds me of a fringe gallery you might find in New York somewhere. Gallery Night will open the new exhibition by Linda Guy and Jo-Ann Mulroy. Also take in a musical performance by Los Noviembres frofm 6PM -9PM. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer in the outdoor patio area or stroll through the outdoor sculpture garden. If the light nibbles aren’t enough for you, Downtown is close by and there are plenty of eats around there but I would head towards The Stockyards and eat a quick bite at La Playa Maya on Main St.
Artes de la Rosa 3PM – 9PM
1442 North Main Street
Fort Worth 76164
Artes de La Rosa will be featuring the works of Pedro Escamillia as he examines his life growing up in the southside of Fort Worth and his love of nature.
Fort Worth Community Arts Center 2PM -9PM
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth TX 76107
Check out the delightful exhibit by Robertus van der Wege and his most recent body of work which use bicycles as the subject. Also look for the 2010 Biennial which is an interesting concept in that it is an open exhibit where all area artists are invited to show their works, this year over 400 works were submitted. Nearby eats include J&J’s Oyster Bar on University or Tokyo Cafe (review) further down Camp Bowie.
Gallery 414 2PM – 9PM
414 Templeton
Fort Worth TX 76107
What looks like a house in a neighborhood off of 7th street showcases an always dynamic and edgy collection of art. This indie little gallery is another favorite. The domestic setting gives the place a house party sort of vibe and I love winding my way through the rooms to see what will surprise me next. Blue-ing Blowbonnets featuring Charles
Coldewey, Kazuko Goto, Paul Greco, Erin Guy, tesa Morin, Dan Tossing.
Fred’s (will also be participating in Gallery Night), Love Shack So7 (817 Matisse Ste. 445 Fort Worth 76107), and La Familia are nearby if you get the hankering for hamburgers or Tex Mex.
Studio 5
Erotic Art at Studio 5 5PM – 2AM
1018 Shaw Street
Fort Worth 76110
Studio 5 is the workspace/living space of local artist Jesse Sierra Hernandez. The old storefront building makes a great gallery space. This gallery also falls into the underground and indie category. Spring Gallery Night features Erotic Art from the minds of Greg Bahr, Chris Blay, Natalia Dominguez, Phil Hemsley, Jesse Sierra Hernandez, Tasha Mcghie, Pussyhouse Propaganda (Calvin Abucejo & Ray Liberio). Nearby Hemphill Street plays host to many hole in the wall Mexican taquerias, my favorite is Ernesto’s at 4050 Hemphill, it is BYOB and open late (run by the same folks who own Benito’s).
William Campbell Contemporary 2PM -9PM
4935 Byers Avenue
Fort Worth TX 76107
This gallery’s 30 years in existence shows in a consistently impressive selection of works. I always save this gallery as my last stop because I’m always blown away by what they show. Though they represent artists in various periods in their career, the artists they show seem to have a clear, mature vision and produce high quality collectible pieces. The new exhibit is by Cecil Touchon. Wind down at nearby Tokyo Cafe.
