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The Art Studio, Inc. was founded
as a non-profit corporation in December, 1983 by
artists to encourage other artists to practice their disciplines
in Southeast Texas. It was envisioned that by addressing
the needs of artists in the process of developing
their careers,
The Art Studio would allow exceptional talent to
remain in our region and attract other artists to the area
as well.
Essential to the needs of artists is a supportive
public, therefore community outreach has been a primary focus
of
The Art Studio since its conception. Providing for
the most basic needs of artists, The Art Studio makes available
affordable
studio space and access to equipment for ceramics,
painting, foundry, wood working, and metal work. The Art Studio
exhibition
space is an engaging alternative to museums and commercial
galleries, encouraging the experimental work of living
artists as opposed to marketing after the commercial potential
has
been established. The Art Studio's education programs
are an effective means of community outreach and another source
of income for the artists.
Historically, The Art Studio, Inc. has worked cooperatively with many
programs and institutions that address the issue of youths-at-risk. The
Art Studio, Inc. has a reputation for innovations in the arts as related
to the community. Our goal of integrating the arts community with the
general public has been an inspiration for other organizations to find
ways to reach out into their communities and bring art to those programs
that traditionally are not involved in the creative arts. The Art Studio
is dedicated to the proliferation of the arts throughout the community.
We feel the arts have a profound effect on the ability of our young people
to learn, and as a means to reach people with special needs. Our artists
are an important yet underused facet of our society that can make great
contributions to our community and raise the quality of life for all.
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