Brownwood News – The Brownwood Art Association recently announced several events scheduled for the month of June. The community is invited to attend the events, several of which have no cost to join. The First Thursday reception is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, June 7th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Center located at 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood.

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June’s First Thursday Exhibit will feature “someone a cut above the rest.” Local artist Robert Stacks will have his collection of Scrolled Wood Art on display. Stacks has been creating pictures in wood for over 25 years with a scroll saw. He’s enjoyed working with wood since his days in High School wood shop.

The Muse & Merlot selection for the month of June will be “Wheat Field with Cypresses at the Haute Galline,” by Vincent Van Gogh.

The session will be led by local artist Tasha Carter on Friday, June 8th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Art Center. Seats are $25 a person for the first 20 people and $30 for every ticket sold after that. Seating limited to 30 people (No Holds). All participants will be supplied with the needed items to create their own 16×20 masterpiece.

For the June Demonstration, Tasha Carter will reveal her technique with Clay Whistles. The demonstration will be held on Saturday, June 9th, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Brownwood Art Center. There is no cost to attend the demonstration and the community is welcome to attend to learn more about the unique artistic elements involved with this creation process. 

Though school is out for the summer, learning opportunities continue at the Art Center with several classes for all ages offered. Brownwood Art Association member Claudette West will be teaching weekly classes and workshops.

Children’s Summer Art Camps will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the following dates: June 26,27,28 – and July 24,25,26 – and August 14,15,16th. Ages 4-6 years old will have class from  10 to 11 a.m. Ages 7-10 years old will have classes from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 11-14 years old will have classes from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per day or $ 25 for the 3 day camp. All supplies furnished.  Classes are limited to 10 students.  Your child can attend one day or all three camps.

Adult Workshops will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Grades 7-12th are welcome to attend. For more information contact: Claudette at 512-940-1713

The Brownwood Art Association continually offers a variety of events and classes for the community:

• People Painters Live Drawing Group meets on Wednesdays at the Art Center to sketch, or paint live models. The group is open to the general public, free of charge. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. if a model has been scheduled. For more information, please email [email protected].
• The BAA Photography Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and is open to photographers at any level, no camera equipment is required. The group is free to join and is focused on the love of photography. Mentors are available for amateur photographers looking to improve their abilities. For more information about the group, contact Fred Spencer at [email protected].
• The Brownwood Art Association is partnered with A.M.P. (Art, Music, People) to host a monthly Open Mic Night for the community on the 3rd Thursday of the month. There are twenty (20) entertainment slots available, performers are encouraged to call: 325.642.3036 to be added to the list, if no answer, please leave a message. Artists are welcome to come and create throughout the evening. Open Mic Night begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. at the Art Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Brownwood is home of one of the oldest continuously running art associations in the state of Texas. To learn more about the Brownwood Art Association and see upcoming events, visit their website.

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