by Executive Director of The Art Studio Inc. Greg Busceme The strength of an organization can be measured by the breath of its volunteers. When people are engaged in projects, fund drives and programs that are attractive to the public the benefits work both ways as the Studio and participants all have a positive experience.
Artist Wayne Goodman has been a plumber as well as bookseller. He discovered he had a knack for art and storytelling in 2012 when he began drawing with a child of a friend. They drew together on the same sheet of paper and the experience inspired him to begin taking drawing and painting more seriously.
Simply put, perceptions are our sensations interpreted in the light of experience. One could say that all art is based on perception, but the term is even more relevant when the art is created from the perspective of an “outsider.” Vera was born during the demise of the Soviet Union, in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg.
The new year is here and the calendar has lots in store!We are excited to continue our tradition of #TASIbandNite in 2022! On the last saturday of each month (of our show season) TASI hosts a lineup of 3-5 original performing acts to an all-ages audience. Performers are not selected based on prior experience, marketability,
The Art Studio, Inc. is set to host its annual themed fundraiser “The Beaux Arts Ball” on January 22, 2022. The event, which will feature food, performances, and a silent auction, will take place inside the non-profit’s facility at 720 Franklin St. in Downtown Beaumont. The theme for this year is “Renaissance”. “We try to
by Greg Busceme, Sr. Our good friend and supporter, D.J. Kava, who passed in 2019 has sent us one more departing gift. His estate sent The Art Studio, Inc. a bequeath in excess of $36,000! This will put us over the top for the challenge grant from EDAREN foundation to repair both metal roofs of
Dr. Rebecca Ard BooneRalph and Edna Wooster Professor of HistoryChair of HistoryChair of University StudiesLamar University Did you know that the city of Florence at the height of the Renaissance was no bigger than the size of Beaumont? In the 1400’s that city redefined its values and established art, creativity, and freedom as the foundations
by Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Director of The Art Studio, Inc. NOT ART. That is what was on a large rubber stamp wielded by a professor of art history many years ago when attended Lamar Univ. No one ever wanted that brand to be labeled on their work, especially me! I was a non-art major (Speech
by Poppy Robbiewww.poppyrobbie.com The first time I went to The Art Studio, Inc. in Beaumont, it was to see Joe Jitsu play. I had heard about the place, seeing it’s name in the local paper’s weekend section each week, with write-ups of local shows happening when I was too young to be let out of
My name is Summer Rose and I have been doing photography for three years now. I like to capture different aspects of femininity and emotion with my work. I consider these to be my best pieces. Summer is also one of the creators of her podcast “Camp of Cult” – a lovely group of eccentric artists from Southeast Texas sharing their
