The Brownwood Art Association and the BAA Photo Group have partnered together to promote several photography related events during the month of October in addition to other art related activities scheduled during the month. These photography events correlate with the 5th annual BAA Photo Group exhibit on October 6th. This year’s exhibit theme is titled, “All About Texas” and will feature images capturing iconic Texas scenes as well as a variety of submissions from the photography group members.
Photography events begin on October 1st with the Worldwide Photo Walk, a social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and have fun with other photographers. After the walk, each participant has the opportunity to submit their best photo into a contest. The BAA Photo Group will meet in Mason at the Mason County courthouse. “The Square has many storefronts with photographic possibilities,” says Julie Mize, BAA Photo Group member. “And not far beyond the Square are other interesting sites like the Seaquist House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mason County Library with a sculpture commemorating Fred Gipson’s book Old Yeller, and also the Odeon Theater which has been in operation since 1928.”
On October 6th, the BAA Photo Group will host their “All About Texas” photography exhibit and reception from 5-8 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. This event is sponsored by KTXS, the Brownwood Art Association, the Arts Council, ASAP Creative Arts, Down Home Digital, and Brookshire’s and will include free BBQ catered by the Diamond R Store & Café, and music by Bob Brewer. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.
The BAA Photo Group will host a Mentoring Day on October 15th with Roger Levesque and several photo group mentors at the Art Center. Photographers will be available to share tips and tricks and learn from each other from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood.
Photographer Mandy Lea Day will be at the Art Center on October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center to share stories from the road. “Mandy lives every photographer’s dream of embracing wanderlust, pursuing freelance photography full time while living on the road in her teardrop camper. It’s going to be really great to meet her, see her work, and hear about her adventures,” says BAA Photo Group Member Amanda Coers. The public is encouraged to attend.
On October 29th the BAA Photo Group will hold a Flea Market with photography and computer equipment available for buy, sell, or trade. The Flea Market will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. Individuals and businesses are welcome to attend and offer equipment or photography related merchandise to sell or trade.
Several other events are also scheduled during the month of October at the Art Center. The Brownwood Art Association regularly offers classes and educational events for the community.
October 6, 13, 20, 27th: Tuesday Art Classes with Claudette Womack. Morning session is from 9 to 11 a.m. and evening session is from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 per class, for more information, contact Claudette at 512-940-1713
October 5, 12, 19, 26th: People Painters Live Drawing Group. This fun group meets on Wednesdays at the Art Center to sketch, or paint live models. The group is open to Art Association Members and 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.
October 8th: Ken Mcfarlane, of Breckenridge, will demonstrate his work with Scratchboard Art. Ken is bringing scratchboard for everyone present to use, attendees are requested to bring something to scratch with such as an exacto knife or other sharp pointed instrument and a #2 pencil.
Ken is widely known for his dramatic scratch board art, as well as his oil portraits. He is currently the President of the Breckenridge Art Guild and is involved in teaching art classes through the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center in Breckenridge, Texas. Ken has won many awards for his art work, and is represented at a number of galleries throughout Texas. View his body of work on his website: www.muleheadstudios.com.
October 13th: 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.
October 14th: The Muse & Merlot monthly painting party will recreate the iconic “Tournee du Chat Noir.” Cost is $35 per painter and includes all supplies and step-by-step instruction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and painting begins at 7 p.m.
October 20th: The Brownwood Art Association is partnered with A.M.P. (Art, Music, People) to host a monthly Open Mic Night for the community. 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 at 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. Admission is free and open to the public.