Category Archives: 2016 Events in Texas / France

 We Remember – Honoring our heroes as they “open a new door”

The unveiling of our Open the Door Veterans’ Program on Memorial Day in San Antonio was a great success! This pilot program provided an amazing and fulfilling experience for all those involved… artists, veterans, and active community members. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished during this project! Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, and team members for your dedicated hard work!

We are excited to announce that, due to the success of this pilot program and great interest expressed by the veterans, we are currently securing partnerships and expanding the program in San Antonio, and hopefully the Houston area as well.

The Open the Door Veterans’ Program is a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art program in collaboration with the French Consulate in Houston, Southwest School of Art, The AMEDD Museum, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Cafe Commerce San Antonio, Jerry’s Artarama of San Antonio, Art To The Third Power, Asel Art Supply, and VFW Post 76 Sam Houston.

Opening Doors in San Antonio

Our Open the Door Veterans’ Program in San Antonio has been such an amazing and fulfilling experience for all those involved… artists, veterans, and active community members. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished during this project!

Please visit http://www.openthedoorsatx.org/ to learn more about this powerful program and to enjoy a short video created by Luis Garza of Art To The Third Power.

The Open the Door Veterans’ Program is a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art program in collaboration with the French Consulate in Houston, Southwest School of Art, The AMEDD Museum, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Cafe Commerce San Antonio, Jerry’s Artarama of San Antonio, Art To The Third Power, Asel Art Supply, VFW Post 76 Sam Houston.

FotoFun Family Day – Celebrate Earth Day with FotoFest LTP and TFAA

Mark your calendars for FotoFun Family Day from 12-4 p.m. this Sunday, April 17th! This day of free, eco-creative fun is hosted by FotoFest International’s Literacy Through Photography and will be located at Silver Street Studios (1501 Silver St, Houston, Texas 77007).

The Texan-French Alliance for the Arts will have a booth at FotoFun Family Day where you and your children can learn how to make art and clothing out of recycled materials – who knew trash bags could be fashionable! All of the activities are inspired by the FotoFest International 2016 Biennial, CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES: Looking at the Future of the Planet.

We hope to see you there!

Ice and the Sky – Investigating the impact of global warming

As part of Fotofest 2016 Biennale, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will screen French filmmaker Luc Jacquet‘s documentary, Ice and the Sky, set in Antarctica which delves into the incredible story of Dr. Claude Lorius, a pioneering French glaciologist who began studying Antarctic ice in the 1950s, and in 1965, was among the first scientists to become concerned about the impact of human activity on our climate.

This screening was organized by the Office for Science and Technology of the French Embassy in Houston and the Rice University Baker Institute for Science and Technology Policy.

Next screening: Saturday, April 16th from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Law Building, MFAH (1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005)

Dallas Art Fair – Touring the world through art

If you’re in the Dallas area this weekend, make sure to stop by the Dallas Art Fair! Prominent national and international art dealers and galleries will exhibit paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photography, videos, and installations by modern and contemporary artists at the eighth annual Dallas Art Fair, including 3 galleries from France: Galerie Frank Elbaz, Galerie Perrotin and Galerie Valentin.

When: April 14-17

Where: Dallas Art Fair (1807 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201)

Artful Prayers for France – AdDeum Dance Company of Houston

Choreographed by Randall Flinn, Founder and Artistic Director.

Location: Heights Church of Christ (1548 Heights Blvd. Houston, Texas 77008)

Date: Sunday, March 20

Time: 7:30 p.m.

The performance “Artful Prayers for France” will be for hope and humanity and will emphasize a memorial for the victims of Paris of last November.

 A time to experience beauty for ashes and a time where mourning is turned into new hope. As a form of inspirational and healing expression, the gifts of dance, music, song, poetry and visual art will be presented as a memorial to its victims of terrorism and in honor and dignity for France and its people.

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Le spectacle « Artful Prayers for France » sera dédié à l’espoir et à l’humanité en mémoire aux victimes de l‘attentat terroriste survenu à Paris le 13 novembre 2015.

Une soirée d’art-en-révérence, offrande sacrée de prière et d’intercession pour la France et son peuple. Un temps pour découvrir la beauté des cendres et un temps où le deuil est transformé en nouvel espoir. Sources d’inspiration et de guérison, les dons de la danse, de la musique, de la chanson, de la poésie et des arts visuels seront offerts par les artistes en mémoire aux victimes du terrorisme et dans l’honneur et la dignité pour la France et son peuple.

Entrée gratuite… Les dons en espèces sont toutefois appréciés et possibles durant l’évènement.

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This performance is part of the month of the Francophonie and will be held at Heights Church of Christ, a Texas landmark protected by the City of Houston. It was designed by Architect Albert Finn who also designed the Chase Bank Tower downtown. The site is now 101 years old.

Consul General of France, Sujiro Seam, and his spouse will be present, as well as the founder of Project Dance, Cheryl Cutlip. During the evening, the official announcement for the Project Dance Paris, scheduled for July in Paris, will be made.

Thank you AdDeum Dance Company Dancers,  Randall Flinn, Sujiro & Jane Seam, Matt Soper, Ann Bayliss, Heights Church of Christ and all our Volunteers!

A special thanks to our Partners:  Jean-Francois & Nathalie Bonnete, the Epicurian Beverages for their « Val-de-France”.  Ghislaine & Henrik Thomsen, Houston-Nice Sister City, Lina Corinth Sister Cities Networking Dinner Series, Karine Parker, TFAA, Nancy Mendoza, Kim Martinez, Linda Burham.

For more information, please visit http://www.danceaddeum.com/th_event/artful-prayers-for-france/ and like Ad Deum Dance Company on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/addeumdance/

French Cultures Festival 2016

Each year in March, on the occasion of the Francophonie celebrations, the Cultural Service at the French Consulate in Houston organizes the French Cultures Festival (FCF) in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This celebration brings together people who not only speak French, but also feel, in one way or another, connected to French cultures and the Francophone community.

The French Cultures Festival features numerous events including lectures and talks, film screenings, performances, concerts, encounters with artists and writers, training sessions for teachers, exhibits and many other educational activities.

SAVE THE DATE!
Free FCF kick-off concert
Discovery Green Park
Friday, March 11
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

For more information, and to see the official FCF 2016 calendar, please visit http://frenchculture.org/frenchculturesfestival2016

We are excited to promote the 2016 edition of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Five Funny French Films. All five films are shown in French with English subtitles. This year’s schedule is as follows:

Friday, March 4th

• 7 p.m. – “Sex, Love & Therapy” / “Tu veux… ou tu veux pas?” (2014)
• 9 p.m. – “Daddy or Mommy” / “Papa ou Maman” (2015)

Saturday, March 5th

• 7 p.m. “Home Sweet Home” / “Un village presque parfait” (2014)
• 9 p.m. – “The Elk” / “L’élan” (2015)

Sunday, March 6th

• 5 p.m. – “Chic!” (2015)

For more information about these films, and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.mfah.org/films/series/14/.

“Healing Arts” – ArtHouston Magazine

Check out the online Spring/Summer issue #2 of ArtHouston Magazine, and flip to page 69 to read the “Healing Arts” article about our Mural Project at Texas Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Little Wonders Learning Center and Eyeful Art Murals and Designs! A huge thank you to John Bernhard for including us in his amazing magazine!

ArtHouston magazine is dedicated to promoting art of all disciplines in Houston, from performing and visual arts to music and film.
https://issuu.com/johnbernhard/docs/arthouston_magazine2