The artists’ studio tour offered by The Wimberley Valley Art league (WVAL) scheduled for September 17/18 is an annual event popular with locals and visitors alike. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, in diverse locations through out the Wimberley area, more than a dozen talented artists will open the doors of their studios for a self-guided tour.

The roster of artists featured on the tour include: Painters: Bob Cook; Lillie Pell; DL Tolar; Betty Rhodes; Lillie Rowden; Deborah Elliott, Edward Povey and Lorrie Dunks. Plus jewelry Designers, Zanna James, Michelle Bauer, and Joerg Schwalfenberg. Tom Bender participates as a digital photo artist and the Old Oaks Ranch is showing its sculpture garden and fiber arts studio.

Tickets and a percentage of art sales benefit the WVAL, a non-profit organization, and its art education projects.

Tickets and maps will be available beginning September 10 at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center: $15 for adults and $7 for students. Tour information, 512-847-5911 or 512-847-7917.

Juror: Lisa Russell, Owner of Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery of Austin

This is a joint show between Wimberley Valley Art League and the Artists of Dropping Springs. The jury date for that show is Tuesday, September 28.

Show Entry Letter (PDF format)
Show Entry Letter (Word format)

Juror: Matt Coldwell, Exhibit Coordinator City of Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The jury day for that show is September 14.

Show Entry Letter (PDF format)
Show Entry Letter (Word format)

Visit now through September 28 in the Wimberley Community Center. The show was juried by Jerry Seagle, Award Winning Artist and Juror. Our curator is Herb Smith.

BEST OF SHOW - Bob Cook - Push
First Place - Martha Gibson - The Eye of the Beholder
Second Place - Peggy Snodgrass - Salt of the Earth
Third Place - Connie Schaertl - Buenos Aires Triptych

Honorable Mention:
Denice Calley - Texas Hill Country Bluebonnet I
Lorrie Dunks - Underwater Display
Cheryl Elms - Petal Pusher
Keith Sanders - White Cliffs Near Abiquiu
Winifred Simon - Caddo Lake Lilypads
Margaret Stone - The Guardian

Missed the demo? Read about it here:

YourArtistWebsiteMadeSimple.pdf

Jean's new website: http://jeancrowart.com

We all know that artists profit greatly from a well designed dynamic website. It's easier and cheaper than many think to put up such a site and our own resident nerd, Bob Cook, will prove this by putting up an actual website for an actual artist (Jean Crow) in an hour. The site will include a biography, gallery of paintings, contact information, e commerce capability and a video demo. In an hour. Really. You can't miss this.

ArtCAREER College
Featuring Edward Povey

To learn more about ArtCAREER College, view this YouTube video.

If you want to make money from your art career, you need knowledge, techniques and the right mind set. Come and get it one evening a month from ArtCAREER College in Wimberley.

Every ArtCAREER College evening stands alone. Every ArtCAREER College evening has different material. Every ArtCAREER College evening covers new knowledge, new techniques and coaching with your mindset. Edward’s presentation is clear, insightful and enjoyable. The First Dates Tuesday 3rd August 2010 Tuesday 14th September 2010 Tuesday 5th October 2010

Time
7pm until 9:30pm (with a short break halfway)
Doors open at 6.45pm

Cost
$25 at the door
Book Now and get the pre-booked rate of $20
Contact: Deborah Elliott dkelliott@earthlink.net
or 512-847-5822

Ann Templeton, 3 days in the studio for $365, Oct. 21-22-23, 2010, 9 to 4, lunch included.

For more information, contact Betty Rhodes at . $100 deposit is required to save your spot.

In April, Hill Country professional photographer and instructor Chris Dietz led our first Fine Art Photography workshop. The 3-day class included classroom discussion at Chris' 9 acre facility in Driftwood each day followed by three field trips to apply what we had learned. The culmination was Chris' specialty: night "light painting" photography.

The attendees all had different experience levels and all benefited. The workshop will be given again and we hope to attract a new crop of WVAL attendees.

Click here to view a selection of pictures taken at the workshop.