Spending two days crisscrossing the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a place I left more than two years ago, felt like a homecoming of sorts—one filled with art, nostalgia, and a reminder of why I left in the first place. While reconnecting with old friends, I made it a priority to dive back into the local art … Continue reading A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth
Tag: Texas Art
Remembering Bob Nunn
One of the absolute highlights from our time in Dallas was getting to know Bob Nunn. We met at his studio which took up a large portion of the first level in the Continental Gin building, became friends, and met on a dozen or so occasions over the years. When we found ourselves in a … Continue reading Remembering Bob Nunn
Texas Tradition Contemporary Now at Turner House
Houston Gallery owner Bill Reaves is becoming a figure on the art scene in Dallas. Not only is this Reaves second exhibit at the historic Turner House in Oak Cliff, but the centerpiece in the new Alexander Hogue exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art is on loan from none other than Bill Reaves. That's … Continue reading Texas Tradition Contemporary Now at Turner House
Lives Played Out on Canvas: Paintings by Otis Huband, Richard Stout, and Dick Wray
On September 13th, William Reaves Fine Art pulls back the curtain on its milestone 50th exhibition entitled Lives Played Out on Canvas, celebrating the expressionist works of three Houston stalwarts, Richard Stout, Dick Wray and Otis Huband. The three featured artists were among those who put down roots in Houston as young painters in the … Continue reading Lives Played Out on Canvas: Paintings by Otis Huband, Richard Stout, and Dick Wray
Texas Art Expo Attendance “Best Ever”
Scores came out for the return of Texas Art Expo, Show and Sale of Early Texas Art at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center August 9 and 10. Although the event is free and a formal count isn't taken, several long-time dealers commented the attendance was the strongest to date. Texas Art Expo returned this year after … Continue reading Texas Art Expo Attendance “Best Ever”