TASI original member D.J. Kava dies at age 73 D.J. Kava was an Art Studio original — literally. Kava was one of the group of artists who helped found the organization in 1983 on Beaumont’s Milam Street. David Joseph Kava died June 19 after an illness. He was 73 years old. Kava was around at
Barbican retrospective proves Lee Krasner is equal of greatest Abstract Expressionists LONDON — The Abstract Expressionist movement has been described as the first uniquely American art movement. The Abstract Expressionists’ work is visceral, aggressive, spontaneous, dynamic — traits that seem to typify the masculine, a trait that has been ascribed to the movement’s leading figures, Willem
The TASI Board of Directors, for the second consecutive year, has completed what has become an annual event for the group. A strategic workshop was held Aug. 7 to identify, plan and reflect on the state of The Studio for the past year and for the foreseeable future. The workshop idea began under then board
The Lamar University faculty and staff in the Department of Art will present their work in an exhibition at the Dishman Art Museum through Sept. 13. A reception will be held Aug. 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sixteen faculty and staff will be represented during this exhibition with a range of art work including sculptures, photography
The Art Studio, Inc. was well represented at the Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Awards, held June 9, earning 15 awards for related publications including two first places. “The ISSUE staff is comprised entirely of volunteers, and I think the awards speak to their commitment the arts and The Studio,” Andy Coughlan,
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will host “Craig Odle: Experiments and Evolution,” Aug. 29–Nov. 17 in AMSET’s Café Arts Series for Local Artists. On Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m., AMSET will host a free and open to the public artist’s reception. Born in Houston in 1987, Odle grew up in Beaumont, where he now resides.
So much can happen in two months. Since our last ISSUE, We’ve had some big changes administratively. Our dear friend, artist and studio assistant director, Marilyn Tennissen has decided to live with her sister in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Being notified four days before her departure was a shock. Marilyn had served The Studio for well
Richard Spinney to exhibit his wood art at BAL in July Richard Spinney’s workshop is chock full of wood, from carved cowboy hat to various whales and dolphins, the lines from the wood grain elegantly snaking around the contours of the pieces. There is also a plethora of scraps, boards and blocks of cherry, Spinney, who
Beaumont Children’s Museum activities spark creativity For all resourceful parents out there looking to not merely entertain, but also to educate and spark creativity and imagination in the minds of your children, look no further than the Beaumont Children’s Museum in downtown Beaumont. Nestled in the heart of the Cultural and Arts District and located
The streets of downtown Beaumont will be full of rainbows — whether there are showers or not— Saturday, June 8, for PFLAG Beaumont’s second annual Pride Fest celebration. “Pride Fest 2019 has grown since last year,” Donny Avery, Pride Fest co-chair, said. “Thanks to area sponsors ExxonMobil and Triangle Are Network, we are able to
