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Silverton Powerhouse Art Exhibit

Allison Fine Arts Building McCormick Gallery 3600 N. Garfield, Midland
Public Art

The Midland College Art Department invites you to experience works by the Silverton, Colorado Powerhouse Art Guild.  The exhibit is displayed August 21-September 29 in the Allison Fine Arts Building McCormick Gallery.  Gallery hours are 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00 am-5:00 pm on Friday.  There is no fee to view the exhibit. The Silverton Powerhouse Art Guild is an eclectic group of artists who's mutual purpose is the aesthetic, educational and cultural betterment of the surrounding community. Operating out of Silverton's historic powerhouse building in the iconic San Juan Mountain Range, the Powerhouse Art guild represents a creative presence that offers a variety of unique content--not just active ceramics production from occupant members, but academically immersive opportunities for local inhabitants, such as pottery master classes and regular resident guest artists. The Powerhouse Art Guild seeks to further the positive creative trajectory that is intent on making Silverton, Colorado even more of an artistic, cultural destination. ABOUT THE POWERHOUSE The Silverton Powerhouse was built in 1906 as a first-of-its-kind, centralized power station for mines across the San Juan Mountains. Using hydroelectric power generated by the Animas River in Rockwood Canyon, the Powerhouse was the transfer station that supplied […]

Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall · Exhibit opens

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Museum

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM- Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:00 PM Sophie Blackall is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. Blackall’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on the beaches of her childhood home in Australia. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and created one book for adults. Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall, showcases examples of the 30 illustrated artworks for her children’s books that she created. On display starting September 13 to November 26, 2023. Free and open to the public.

Art Talk

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Museum

Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Spend the evening enjoying a discussion of selected work from the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s collection. Get the chance to view, analyze, and discuss an artwork using visual thinking strategies. Small groups can be accommodated. · FREE

Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event

Midland Shared Spaces 3500 North A Street #1100, Midland
Music

We are excited to bring back by popular demand Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event! This year’s event will take place under the tent at Midland Shared Spaces on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Sing and laugh your way through an unforgettable evening featuring guest artists Felix & Fingers. Get your favorite song played during this exciting and impromptu show – you never know what will happen at Rhythm & Booze. Make a ‘note’-able difference by supporting the event as a sponsor! Sponsorships include reserved seating for 8 guests, food and open bar, your name or logo displayed prominently to an engaged audience – and the perfect seats to enjoy the show! We anticipate that the event will sell out through sponsor tables before tickets go on sale to the general public, so reserve your sponsorship today! Join us to raise the roof while we raise funds toward our organization’s mission to enhance nonprofit efficiency, provide affordable workspace and back-office services, and foster collaborations that better serve the nonprofits and people of Midland County. Seating is limited and will go quickly! Reserve your table for this unforgettable evening today!  We can't wait to see you under the tent […]