INK ON INC. – November 2025
“We are a truly grassroots organization with big bootstraps and dedicated people who know the meaning of the word “Sacrifice” and are willing to offer their skills in Art to make Southeast Texas a better place to live.”
“We are a truly grassroots organization with big bootstraps and dedicated people who know the meaning of the word “Sacrifice” and are willing to offer their skills in Art to make Southeast Texas a better place to live.”
There are times when you learn how many people are truly dedicated and devoted to The Studio and how many friends are there to help in times of need. A special thanks to my staff and volunteers for holding down The Studio and keeping it running while I was “in the shop”.
“Through the light of creativity, we give comfort to humanity. Our efforts, through the written and spoken word, through theatre, music, visual arts, and mental health/arts programs gives our broader community the chance to find what treasures they might share and what discipline they might choose as a path toward happiness, or at least smug satisfaction.”
“The Art Studio is radically independent, progressive, and vibrant with a studio filled with young and energetic artists. As temperatures rise it will be critical to have at least one cool area in the studio where we could get relief. I am asking, if not begging, that some benevolent beings would find in their hearts a way to help us find relief for our artists, students, and patrons.”
“Another happiness for me is seeing young artists whose family comes to see their work displayed on a gallery wall for the first time. I hope their experience with art is as fulfilling, challenging, and lasting as it has been for me and generations of artists from Southeast Texas.”
TASI has made and continues to make a significant impact on our regional arts community that shifted the dynamic of the visual arts toward a more progressive and inclusive community open to anyone who is interested in the Visual, Performing, or Literary Arts.
This goes out to two Studio veterans whose tenure at the studio, over a lifetime, is evident in the quality of their craftsmanship and the dedication to their art.
This month’s IOI is dedicated to all things clay.
No one misses the art you didn’t make. Your legacy will be the work you leave behind as testament to the dedication of artists who bring truth and beauty to our lives.
Like a brooding hen, we incubate the fledgling artist, whatever their discipline. What we get is a seemingly infinite flow of individuals seeking something beyond everyday life.