The Arts Council invites the community to view the happenings of Brazos Valley during the month of July. Every month they upload the latest news to their events calendar and share the upcoming weekly events on their newsletter.
THE ARTS COUNCIL
The Arts Council invites the community to visit Body X Landscape by College Station Artist in Residence, Trevor Coopersmith. His tenure ends with a Gallery that explores the juxtapositions between humanity and the natural world. His exhibit will include an interactive piece that is sure to be fun for the whole family! This project is a culmination of his residency and will be on display in the main gallery from July 20 to Aug. 12. Join the Arts Council for his opening reception on July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Arts Council.
The Arts Council invites the community to visit Refrigerator Art by the participants of their Summer Camps & Classes. Refrigerator Art is a beloved medium that allows them to show off the creativity and skill of their loved ones. Since The Arts Council has a summer full of creative individuals learning new skills in Camps and Classes, they created a gallery to honor their commitment and abilities. This encompasses a variety of mediums such as pastels, animation, clay, music, paint, and more! This gallery will be on display from July 15 to Aug. 14.
ART GALLERIES
Intersections Textile Learning Center & Gallery is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. They have been very productive with their down time. Each of their artists have produced lovely textiles and fiber art pieces. Their guildhouse has new windows and new exterior paint — blue and white trim. Come by to browse, see the displays, and speak with members of the BSW Guild about their pieces! They are now featuring an ongoing display of the works produced by the members of the Brazos Spinners & Weavers Guild. They do ask that everyone wear a mask and follow COVID protocols. Intersections is at 2116 S. College Ave. in Bryan.
Intersections Textile Learning Center & Gallery is having Open Studio hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. The public is welcome to stop by to see them in action. Helen and Kay are there working on their many luxurious textiles and fiber art pieces. They are very happy to answer your questions and show their extraordinary skills. For more information, visit weavebrazos.org, Intersections TLC on Facebook, or email weavebrazos@gmail.com.
Join MSC Forsyth Galleries in the Learning Gallery Fridays in July at 10 a.m. for an art-themed story and a project. Recommended for ages three to six, their story time experience is second to none. They feature large, projected illustrations and surround sound in a museum setting, perfectly cozy for adults and kids alike. Art projects are book-themed and encourage adults to create alongside kiddos. Look out for Talent, Technology, and Technique on June 29 to Sep. 12. Artistic expression is a combination of time and place, training, the surrounding artistic tradition, and an artist’s life experience. But truly great art only happens when a unique talent is able to transcend what is expected when working with their chosen medium. Examining how talented artists used new technologies and incredible techniques to make their mark, this exhibition features more than 60 works that will attempt to answer the question: How did they do that?
MSC Stark Galleries Movable Mosaics; Interactive Floral Interpretations is May 27 to Aug. 8. Created by students of Horticulture. Located at 451 Wm J. McKinley. Departing from the typical floral interpretation of another work of art, design students in Horticulture 451 were tasked with creating 12” x 12” pavé mosaic designs to interpret only a small section of the associated art piece. This interactive exhibit was created to encourage visitors to actively arrange the mosaic floral designs to best represent the associated art piece, move pieces to suit their personal aesthetics, and challenge them to determine how each mosaic piece fits in the overall interpretation.
Stark Galleries Eye of the Beholder: Portrait Artists and their subjects will be May to Aug 22. This exhibition examines portraiture, the artists who make them, and their subjects. A very old art form going back to ancient Egypt, portraiture enabled the recording of the appearance of someone. Whether painted, sculpted, drawn, or photographed, portraits have always been more than just a record. They have been used to show the importance, beauty, wealth, taste, learning, or other qualities of the sitter. Visitors can compare and contrast how different artists portrayed their sitter, contemplate how different media impact the portrait, and learn something about who the people who sat for their portraits.
The MSC Visual Arts Committee is proud to present Revival: Visualizing Natural History Specimens in Art and Science. On display from June 16 to Sep. 25, the exhibition demonstrates the capability of CT scanning technology to preserve and understand biological specimens. Through scanning technology, access to specimens is increased across a multitude of fields and disciplines. Admission is free. For more information, visit vac.tamu.edu.
LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS
Brazos Valley African American Museum is celebrating its 15th Birthday party Saturday, July 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Brazos Valley African American Museum chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of African American life from ancient civilizations to the present day.
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History now features a life-sized triceratops cast! Galleries included Ice Age mammals, Texas History, rotating exhibits, and a discovery room with live animals. Become a friend of the museum to take advantage of everything the museum has to offer including unlimited free admission for a year. The only Natural History Museum in the Brazos Valley for over 56 years, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History strives to elevate, motivate, and inspire visitors by showcasing the best of Earth in nature, science & history. Visit brazosvalleymuseum.org or call 979-776-2195 for more information about the different membership levels and their benefits.
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is pleased to be able to welcome guests back into the museum! To ensure the safety of all visitors, they will have limited hours of operation and reduced capacity. Their current hours are Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the last admission at 2:15 p.m. All tickets must be purchased in advance via their website. Visit bush41.org to purchase tickets now and for more information.
Beginning June 1, Friends of the Bryan-College Station Library System will once again accept book donations. Donations and the popular book sales were on hold during the pandemic but are now resuming. Proceeds of the book sales fund many programs at the Clara B. Mounce, Larry J. Ringer, and Carnegie libraries. Check with the libraries for time. For more information, visit friendsbcs.org.
MUSIC
The Brenham Children's chorus is enrolling new and returning singers! Being a part of the chorus family provides outstanding opportunities for singers to experience music, be creative, and have fun. Enroll on July 26 and 27 at Community Ed or anytime online at brenhamchildrenschorus.com/?fbclid=IwAR1lu3HQ_WfuSXPa9TcY5WM95TSyh2t3f0iDAlffWEkwi8AoxW8OzNZ74IA.
THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
Looking for something fun for the kids to do? You can sign them up for Navasota Theatre Alliance's Kids Theatre Workshop! NTA Board Member Jane Brewer will introduce participants to theatre through games and other tools that make learning fun. The workshop will be July 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p..m. It is open to students between seven to 12 years of age and cost will be $100. For more information, visit facebook.com/navasotatheatre/.
The Theatre Company is so excited to bring back Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man! Come see Aaron Wunneberger as Willy Wonka in his TTC debut, and following him and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. Featuring Parker Greer as Charlie Bucket and including a slew of TTC favorites, this show is going to be a pretty sweet hit. Performances are July 23 to August 8. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/331055528492944/?ref=newsfeed.
The Wizard of Oz plays for one weekend at Unity Theatre, July 29 to Aug. 1 for eight shows only. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (age 18 and under) and go on sale to the public on July 6. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the Unity Theatre Box Office at 300 Church Street, open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by phone at (979) 830-8358. For more information, visit UnityBrenham.org.
COMMUNITY
July 9 at Bryan Regional Athletic Complex at 6:30 p.m., celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with the City of Bryan Parks & Recreation Department's annual drive in movie. This year they will be showing Jurassic Park. $5 per vehicle.
Brazos Valley Farmers Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m to 12 p.m. in Downtown Bryan. The Brazos Valley Farmer's Market is the place for the freshest produce in town. All produce is grown locally, from friends and neighbors you know and trust. They also sell eggs, jellies and jams, honey, herbs, and garden crafts. Located at 21 St between Main St. and Bryan Ave, in North Downtown Bryan. Join the Farmer's Market for their 7th Anniversary on June 5!
The Brazos Valley chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators meets at 9:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month via Zoom, to discuss the children's publishing industry and help attendees create and sell books for tots, teens, and in between. Register for free at brazosvalley.scbwi.org.
The Brazos Spinners & Weavers Guild is meeting at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month at their Guildhouse at Intersections Textile Learning Center & Gallery. Everyone who has an interest in the arts of spinning, weaving, and other fiber arts is welcome to join us. Each month they have a program focusing on a variety of fiber arts techniques and their members bring in some of their own work or something interesting from their personal collections to share with the group. For more information, visit weavebrazos.org, or email weavebrazos@gmail.com.
Washington-on-the-Brazos invites guests to join Living History Saturday every third Saturday of the Month. Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events of Old Washington. Experience a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas. The program features activities suited for the entire family and is free.
For a complete list of ongoing events, visit acbv.org.
Courtesy of the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
