Category Archives: Events

The Alliance Francaise de Houston 90th Anniversary!

  By TFAA • May 6, 2013

This year, The Alliance Francaise de Houston, one of the oldest in the country or world, if not THE oldest, marks its 90th Anniversary with a French Soiree and will celebrate it on:

May, 11th 2013 – 7pm.

Music of Edith Piaff, Brel, Aznavour, Lama, Jonasz, Duteil and much more, performed by the international cabaret performer, Deborah Boily.

Location: 427 Lovett Boulevard, Houston 77006.

 

A buffet a la francaise will be served before the show and desert after.

Tickets: $25 (include dinner, show and wine – only 100 seats available). Purchase at thefrenchsinger.com/buy-tickets

Walk-ins: $35

 

Optical Spaces: The Art of Victor Vasarely

  By TFAA • April 18, 2013

The Museum of Printing History invites you to an opening reception for

Optical Spaces: The Art of Victor Vasarely

next THURSDAY, April 25, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

 

In collaboration with the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas, the Museum of Printing History is pleased to present Optical Spaces: The Art of Victor Vasarely, organized by Houston-based artist Orna Feinstein. Victor Vasarely (1906—1997), a Hungarian born artist active in France throughout the twentieth century, is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Op-Art movement. Through his studies at the ‘Mühely’ Academy (also known as the Budapest Bauhaus), Vasarely was introduced to geometric abstraction, which provided the foundation for his work as a painter and graphic artist. By augmenting basic geometric forms and combining them with principles of color theory, Vasarely destabilized the pictorial surface creating the illusion of depth and movement. His work went on to influence a generation of young artists in the 1960s and created a lasting impact on poster and fabric design.

Drawing from works in the MPH collection, as well as from private collections in Houston, this exhibition will present a striking overview of Vasarely’s oeuvre (in print and sculptural form) dating from the mid 1950s to the 1980s.

French Cultures Festival

  By TFAA • March 1, 2013

Every March since 2008 the French Consulate in Houston has coordinated a Francophonie festival–a celebration of all things French. The French Cultures Festival (FCF) brings people together across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

The FCF collaborates with many institutional and cultural partners, including diplomatic representations from Switzerland, Canada and Belgium, as well as museums, universities, international schools and local businesses and associations.  Featuring events such as lectures, films, shows, concerts, encounters with artists, scientific conferences, talks, degustations, and parties, the 2012 FCF  successfully introduced over 60 different cultural events in the main cities of the three states.

Condensed down to 17 days, the 2013 French Cultures Festival runs from March 8th-25th and is launching with a concert at Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston on March 8th. The concert will feature both French and local musicians, and is free to the public. French food and wine as well as other beverages will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit their colorful website: www.frenchculturesfestival.com

Chagall: Beyond Color – February 17-May 26

  By TFAA • February 17, 2013

In an exclusive U.S. presentation at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), Chagall: Beyond Color celebrates the breathtaking scope of artist Marc Chagall. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a display of costumes designed by Chagall in 1942 for the production of the ballet Aleko, on view for the first time in more than seventy years. The exhibition also features the artist’s beloved paintings alongside his works in sculpture, ceramics, and collage to explore his interest in space and volume.

 

EXHIBITION ADMISSION:

DMA Partners: free

Adults: $16

Seniors 65+: $14

Students with school ID: $12

Kids 11 and under: free

PARKING:

On-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground garage for a flat fee of $10.

 

For more information, click here!

Arielle Masson

  By admin • September 12, 2012

The Future is Not What it Used to Be
March 26th- April 23rd

2627 Colquitt
Houston, TX 77098
713.520.7053
Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 11AM- 5PM & by appontment

 

Mexican born French artist Arielle Masson has lived and worked in Houston for the past 25 years.  She received her M.F.A. from The University of Houston and was one of the first local artists accepted into the CORE Fellowship at the Glassell School, MFAH.

For the past twenty years, Arielle has been developing her own unique form of Quantum Surrealism.  Her paintings employ a multi-layered geometric structure with ecological overtures along with elements of Latin American magic realism.

Arielle Masson has exhibited in Houston and throughout the world over the last 20 years including six exhibitions at New Gallery.  Her show opens Saturday March 26th2011, with a reception for the artist from 6pm to 8pm at New Gallery: 2627 Colquitt, Houston, TX 77098.

Artists of the Art Award & Auction

  By admin • September 1, 2012

The following is the TFAA Art Award and Auction 2011 Artist List. Each of these talented artists was featured in the auction for his or her work. Please click on the following links below to learn more about each of these exciting artists.

Hillevi Baar
Unravel, 2010
Approx: 96 x 22w x 18 inches, Graphite, ink, Mylar
Estimated value: $2500
Dberman Gallery (Austin)

 

 

William Betts
Couple, Miami Beach, 2010
23 x 35 inches, Acrylic paint on reverse drilled mirrored acrylic
Estimated value: $5800
http://www.williambetts.com

 

 

Veronique Chalandar
Dance,
37 cm = 14.6 inches, Steel
Estimated value: $1000

 

 

 

Josef Cohen
Proposition 136, 2009
26 x 25 inches, Reclaimed latex and enamel on walnut
Estimated value: $3500
www.josephcohenart.com

 

 

Tara Conley

You Be the Fireman and Come Save Me, 2008
H 2 1/2 x W 41 x D 3 inches, Cast Bronze
Estimated value: $1750
www.taraconleyart.com

 

 

Melanie Crader: It has always been my own little personal exhibition space. I carefully arrange and rearrange the items that are displayed there. I wonder if, as the thief was searching through my panty drawer, they paused to appreciate the carefully curated objects around the top of my dresser., 2008
6 x 23 x 17 inches, Enamel and flocking on recycled wood
Estimated value: $3000
www.melaniecrader.info

 

 

Rebecca Driffield: Her work can be desrcibed as a figurative painter, predominantly concerned with the portrayal of the human face; her paintings are often expressionist, of psychological depth, using cinematic “framing”.  She also makes portraits of an unusual originality, such as this work called Blue Jazz.http://www.rebecca-driffield.com/

Bruno de Monès
Untitled, 1993
50x60cm = 19.7 x 23.6 inches, Canon 24×36 argentic photography
Estimated value: $2000
www.roger-viollet.fr

 

 

Daniel Farioli

Strato, 2007
1.41 x 2m = 55.5 x 78.7 inches, Canvas on Wood : Special Photo Printing anti UV on canvas, Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Pencils, Inks, Varnish anti UV protection.
Estimated value: $5000

http://farioli.fr/mondes

 

 

Rebecca Driffield
The Green Earth, 2010
80 x 80 cm = 31.5 inches, oil paint on linen
Estimated value: $6592 (5000 euros)
www.rebecca-driffield.com

 

 

Orna Feinstein
Quantum Dynamics # 18, 2010
49 x 35 inches, monoprint on paper and plexiglass
Estimated value: $4000
ornafeinstein.com

 

 

Francesca Fuchs
Tiles, 2010
16 3/8 x 19 inches, Hand-pulled lithograph on paper, Edition of 20
Estimated value: $1000
www.texgal.com/ www.francescafuchs.com

 

 

Regine Gaud
Three Clones (triptych), 2005-2010
3 times 35 x 35cm = 3 times 13.8 x 13.8 inches, plexiglas and canvas
Estimated value: $1680
www.gaud-art.com

 

 

Susan George
Ocean Sky 11 – An American in France, 2010
14.25 x 30 inches, oil on paper – Framed
Estimated value: $3900
N/A, Harris Gallery, Koman Fine Art, Verd Beach (Florida), Lydon Art (Chicago), Haleyon Gallery (London)

 

 

Antoine Grospiron- Jaccoux
I will never know you, 200930 x 40 cm = 11.8 x 15.7 inches, Digigraphy

Estimated value: $2000
www.antoinejag.com

 

 

Joe Havel
Untitled, 2006
24 x 19 inches, acrylic and ink on mylar
Estimated value: $3500
dbhbg.com

 

 

J. Hill
(perfect) Practice makes everything perfect, 2009-2010
71h x 22w x 32d inches, Audio Track, Wood, Fabric
Estimated value: $5500
PG Contemporary

 

 

Geoff Hippenstiel
Arrangement, 2010
Oval 16 x 20 inches, Oil on canvas
Estimated value: $1200
www.geoffhippenstiel.com

 

 

 

Allison Hunter

Untitled (parakeets), 2009
20 x 50 inches, photograph facemounted to non-glare plexi-glass
Estimated value: $4000
http://www.allisonhunter.com

 

 

Selven O’Keef Jarmon
Voices Like This Live in Houses Such as These, 2008
10 x 12 inches, Scrap Metal, Wood, Card Board, Plastic, Rock and audio (recordings of South African songs)
Estimated value: $5000
www.kwanda.org

 

 

Mick Johnson
Oranges and Lemons, 2009
24 x 24 inches, MDF and Rubberized Paint
Estimated value: $2750
www.mickjohnson.info

 

 

Dennis Jones
Mockingbird with Cactus, 2009
36 x 24 inches, Acrylic on canvas
Estimated value: $1300
www.red-hand-art.com

 

 

Darryl Lauster
Transferware Porcelaine, 2008
12 x12 x 5 inches, porcelaine
Estimated value: $1500
dbhbg.com

 

 

Jonathan Leach
W.Y.S. 2, 2010
7H x 18W x 30L inches, Acrylic on Plexiglas
Estimated value: $2000
www.plasticagenda.info

 

 

Jean-Baptiste Lyonnet
Rouilles, 2010
130 x 98cm = 51.2 x 38.6 inches, oil, pigments, acrylic
Estimated value: $1500
www.jb-l.com

 

 

Arielle Masson
Tropical Torsion, 2010
12 x 12 inches, Acrylic on Canvas
Estimated value: $1000 each
www.ariellemasson.com

 

 

Libbie Masterson

Round Top with Moon (3FJ6475), 2009
24 x 36 inches, Light Jet Print
Estimated value: $1450
www.libbiemasterson.com

Wade Wilson Gallery

 

David Mc Gee
Satre & Camus, 2010
30 x 22 « inches, watercolor on paper
Estimated value: $4500
www.davidmcgee.net/home

 

 

Marcelyn McNeil
When Words Are All We Have, 2010
28 x 48 x15 inches, archival folded paper, selected text, cotton string, wood base. Repetitive paper forms are printed with text and then sewn together
Estimated value: $3200
www.marcelynmcneil.com

 

 

Olivier Moriette

BIG II, 2010
100 x 80 cm = 39.4 x 31.5 inches, Color Etching
Estimated value: $1705 (1300 Euros)
www.virginieboissiere.com

 

 

Nicola Parente
Urban Awakening, 2010
24 x 17.25 inches, Acrylic ink, charcoal powder on synthetic panel
Estimated value: $4000
www.nicolaparente.com

 

 

Susan Plum
Weaving Language II, 2010
68h x 7.5w x 5 h inches, flameworked glass, acrylic
Estimated value: $3000
www.susanplum.com

 

 

Lisa Qualls
Buffallo Mask, 2010
48 x 36 inches, graphite on clayboard
Estimated value: $4500
www.lisaqualls.com

 

 

Martin Reyna
Perspective, 2010
diptych : 55×46 cm each = 21.7 x 18.1 inches, Watercolor on paper maroufl‚ on canvas
Estimated value: $ 2 600
www.virginieboissiere.com

 

 

Susie Rosmarin
Pattern Painting #4, 2010
21 x 21 inches, acrylic on canvas
Estimated value: $5500
www.texgal.com

 

 

Gail SiptakCrows, 2010
36 x 36 inches, acrylic on canvas
Estimated value: $2400
www.gailsiptak.com

 

 

 

Adam Steiner
An Autumnal Tale, 2010
70cm x 60 cm = 27.6 x 23.6 inches, Ink on Paper
Estimated value: $1200
adamsteinersculpture.com

 

 

 

Jean-Damien Thiollier
Embarcadère, 2004
25 x 95.5 cm = 9.8 x 37.6 inches, Etching on copper plate, eau forte
Estimated value: $1247 (950euros)

 

 

 

Wendy Wagner
I’m Not Talking to You Anymore, 2010
18 x 18 inches, Acrylic paint, tinted gesso, pencil, colored pencil on museum illustration board
Estimated value: $1250
www.wendywagner.com

 

 

Bruce Williamson
The Model, 2003
30 x 24 inches, oil on canvas
Estimated value: $2200
www.WilliamsonArt.com

Dick Wray
Housewarming, 2007
24 x 18 inches, Oil and mixed media on canvas
Estimated value: $7000

Palix Summer Fine Arts Program

  By ioduok • June 30, 2012

Yvonamor Palix Fine Arts Summer Program

Coming up in July and running through September, the risque style of the Gallery’s next exhibit, FRESH, will freshen up the hot Houston summer days and provide a cooling effect through the artists’ choice of medium and color palette.

This show will also feature the works of both well-known international artists (including French artists) and some up-and-coming local artists: Claire Basler, Romain Froquet, Pep Guerrero, Jean Marie Haessle, Alberto Ibanez, Patrick Petterson, Victor Rodriguez, Sandy Skoglund, Alfredo De Stefano, Celeste Tamariello, Richard Tuttle and Mars Woodhill

To visit the Gallery, call 281.467.6065 or check yvonamorpalixart.com for updates on openings and special events.

Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA)

  By ioduok • June 29, 2012

The Franco-American Vocal Academy presents its repetoire of French Operetta at the Miller Outdoor Theater

 

Date: June 29th at 8pm titled “La Perichole.”

 

The performance is staged to be sung in French with 22 talented, young singers based on Micaela Villegas, a beloved 18th century Peruvian entertainer and the famous mistress of Manuel de Amat y Juniet, Viceroy of Peru from 1761 to 1776. The story concerns two impoverished Peruvian street-singers  too poor to afford a marriage license, and a lecherous viceroy, Don Andrès de Ribeira, who wishes to make La Périchole his mistress.

 

The evening extravaganza will be directed by the famed Director, Mr. William Lewis, and is sure to warm the hearts of all who attend!

 

Don’t miss the fAVA interviews:

The Front Row on KUHA Classical 91.7 fm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (live)

The Front Row on KUHF 88.7 fm from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

Houston Hospital Exchange

  By ioduok • June 27, 2012

In 2008 TFAA in partnership with the Texas Childrens Cancer Center and Hematology Center  (TCCC) invited two French artists to come to Houston and create two pieces of artwork with the children undergoing treatment at the TCCC.

Today TFAA is at it again welcoming French artist Gerald Wagner to the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center to work on an art project with the children here. Mr. Wagner created an exciting project, he made a dark room in the lobby of the cancer center and showed the children how to take photos without a camera! The art work done with Mr. Gerarld Wagner was brought to Houston by TFAA and is being exhibited.

To view more information about TCCC’s event called Making A Mark, please visit the following site:

https://www.texanfrenchalliance.org/making-a-mark-exhibition/

 

 

Recently, the exhibit was installed at the Bush Intercontinental Airport and is now on display for viewing at Total Plazza, 1201 Louisiana street, until February 24, 2012. The exhibit has been in transit in the following locations during its tour around the Houston – Metroplex area:

 

Texas Children Cancer Center lobby: June 27 – July 22, 2011

 

French Consulate Houston : August 22 – September 30, 2011

 

GDG SUEZ: October 1 – November 15, 2011

 

Intercontinental Bush Airport: November 30 , 2011 – January 11, 2012

 

Total Plaza, 1201 Louisiana street, Houston, TX: January 16, 2012 – February 24, 2012

This exchange is made possible by:

Michel Muylle

The Bob and Anne Doyle Family Trust In Loving Memory of their Daughter Melissa

Mirl and Ron Cohen: “In Memory of our father, Herman Denn and the  kindness the people of Lyon showed him during his time there during his  time there during WWII”

City of Houston’s Art Grant came through the Houston Arts Alliance

French Film in Dallas

  By ioduok • June 22, 2012

The Woman in the Fifth

Opening in Dallas at

the Angelika Film Center on June 22nd

5321 East Mockingbird Lane  Dallas, Texas

A  French thriller about an American writer (Ethan Hawke) who arrives in  Paris and starts a romance with the mysterious Margit (Kristin Scott  Thomas).