Kessler’s collection covers high & low This is the latest in an ongoing series about Southeast Texas art collectors. Some people focus on collecting high-brow contemporary art works, while others collect banal items such as baseball cards and Coca-Cola products. Jamie Paul Kessler, however, accumulates it all. He is a collector of collections. “I’m not a snob,
Our resident geek highlights summer treats for the non-outdoorsy Summer is finally here and at the time of this writing, the Astros are No. 1 in the American League, which puts this year in the running for one of the greatest years in baseball history, which, in turn, puts it in the running for greatest
South Korean Riah Lee, TASIMJAE 2014 winner, returns for solo show at Art Studio in May When Riah Lee decided to spend a semester as an exchange student at Lamar University in spring 2014, she didn’t expect to be back in Southeast Texas just a year later — especially having to transport a series of paintings
BEAUMONT — Riah Lee, 2014 winner of The Art Studio, Inc. Member Jurored Art Exhibition (TASIMJAE), will show her recent work, May 2-23, at The Art Studio, 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. The show opens with a free reception, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 2. The show will feature a series of works painted
The Southeast Texas Arts Council hosted the first Montage Arts Festival, Oct. 17 and 18. The festival was held on the grounds of the Betty Greenberg Center for the Performing Arts, home of Beaumont Community Players. Street performers, including musicians, dancers, face painters and medieval knights, joined more than 30 vendors to promote the arts
HOLIDAY EVENTS People of all ages are invited to enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, view significant art exhibitions at the Stark Museum of Art, and tour The W.H. Stark House. Shangri La Gardens invites families and friends to take evening
The High Street Gallery will host “Je Suis Ame Solitaire,” an exhibition of digital prints by William Elliott, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 11. The gallery is located in former DIY music venue Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “High Street Gallery is committed to spotlighting up-and-coming Southeast Texas artists,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. “Billy’s
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas presents two dynamic exhibitions showcasing artwork depicting various multifaceted and complex pieces. “Dornith Doherty: Oasis” and “Celia Eberle: In the Garden of Ozymandias” will be on view through Jan. 4. Dornith Doherty: Oasis This exhibition documents two international seed banks with microscopic precision and ethereal beauty. Focusing on
The Art Studio, Inc. will launch its 2014-2015 season with, “Earthly Delights,” the annual Tenants Show in September. The exhibition, which features the work of more than 20 artists working in a variety of media, opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 26. The annual Tenants Show opens Sept. 6
