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The Stark Museum of Art is excited to announce its third annual College Juried Art Exhibition, taking place from November 9, 2024, to December 20, 2024. The exhibition will feature original artwork by college and university students from Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, with a focus on showcasing the creativity and talent of emerging artists in the region.

The exhibition in the Community Art Gallery at the Stark Museum of Art is open to students currently enrolled in colleges and universities in Orange County, TX, Jefferson County, TX, and Calcasieu Parish, LA. The event offers an exciting platform for these students to present their work to the public, with the opportunity to win prizes for their outstanding achievements.

A panel of Stark Museum of Art jurors will select the award winners. The following prizes, sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, will be awarded:

• Best of Show: $500 gift certificate for art supplies
• Two Honorable Mentions: $100 gift certificate for art supplies each

Important Submission Details:

• Deadline for Submissions: October 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
  Submissions must include a completed registration form, artist statement, and artwork images emailed to rjohns@starkmuseum.org.
• Juried Process: Artwork will be juried digitally, with acceptance notifications sent by October 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
• Artwork Drop-off: Selected works must be delivered to the Stark Museum of Art, framed and ready to hang, on November 7, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Artist Reception:

An Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Museum’s “Date Night at the Museum.” During the reception, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the announcement of the award winners.

Additional Resources:

To support artists in their submissions, digital resources for writing artist statements and framing guidelines will be available starting September 20, 2024. Artists whose work is accepted are encouraged to review these resources to ensure their pieces meet the exhibition’s framing standards.

For more information or inquiries, contact Rebecca Johns at 409.221.6682 or via email at rjohns@starkmuseum.org. The registration form can be downloaded here.

We invite the community to come celebrate the future of the arts and support local talent!

About Stark Museum of Art:

The Stark Museum of Art, located in Orange, Texas, houses an extensive collection of American Western art, Native American artifacts, and rare books. The museum is dedicated to promoting an understanding of American art and heritage through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.

The Stark Museum of Art is excited to announce the acquisition of a remarkable new piece by renowned artist Carolyn Crump. The artwork, titled “10th Cavalry Regiment” (2023), is now on display in Gallery 3 of the museum.

This stunning piece is a quilted vase made of cotton fabric, felt batting, polyester thread, fiber twine, and jute twine, preserved and hardened with fabric preservers, and features intricate hand-painted detailing. The work is 23 3/4 inches tall and reflects Crump’s unique approach to fiber art, blending traditional quilting techniques with sculptural elements to create a truly unique object.

Carolyn Crump brought the quilted vase to the museum during the “Black Pioneers” teacher workshop in March, where it was also featured during her Artist Talk. The piece captivated museum guests and the Stark Museum team, leading to its purchase through the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Museum fund in 2024.

Carolyn Crump, born in 1960, is known for her vibrant fabric use and exploration of African American history and identity. The “10th Cavalry Regiment” quilted vase is inspired by the history of the African American soldiers who served in the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, often referred to as “Buffalo Soldiers.”

Visitors are encouraged to view this remarkable new addition to the museum’s collection in Gallery 3. The Stark Museum of Art is dedicated to preserving and celebrating American art and history, and this acquisition is a significant step in continuing that mission.

The Lutcher Theater, renowned as the premier destination for Broadway in Southeast Texas, proudly announces individual show tickets for the 45th season are available for purchase now. Showcasing six Tony Award-winning Broadway spectaculars, three iconic music superstars, a dazzling holiday Cirque performance, and a host of other exciting shows, this season promises an extraordinary array of entertainment,

The 45th season will open on October 19 with the Bacon Brothers, featuring Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael. The brothers will perform their unique blend of folk, rock, soul, and country. Known for their dynamic performances and undeniable chemistry, the Bacon Brothers will bring their distinctive sound and energy to the Lutcher Theater, ensuring a memorable start to this celebratory season.

The season also includes:

• Lonestar, November 3, 2024: Country music’s iconic band will revisit all of its chart-topping hit songs.
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze, November 16: This family holiday spectacular dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical performance. As the longest-running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts.
• “Dear Evan Hansen,” December 17 and 18, 2024: This contemporary musical phenomenon tells a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about life and the way we live it.
• “Come From Away,” January 2, 2025: This moving and uplifting musical tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
• “Ain’t Too Proud,” January 14 and 15, 2025: The Life and Times of The Temptations, which chronicles the extraordinary journey of this iconic Motown group.
• LeAnn Rimes, January 25.2025: International multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP winning songwriter, LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally, won two Grammy Awards®, 12 Billboard Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and One Dove Award.
• “Chicago,” February 20, 2025: The longest-running American musical in Broadway history, known for its sizzling music and timeless story of fame and fortune.
• Momix “Alice,” March 7, 2025: Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, Momix sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, “Alice,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland.”
• “The Cher Show,” April 4. 2025: Follow the story of the legendary Cher, showcasing her incredible journey through stunning costumes, choreography and her unforgettable music.
• “Hadestown,” April 21 and 22, 2025: A haunting and beautiful retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.

In addition to the star-studded line-up, patrons will have the chance to experience Lutcher en Light, a concert series offering a one-of-a-kind experience in a candlelit setting. Lutcher en Light will feature Twitty & Lynn, the grandson of Conway Twitty and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, on February 15, 2025, as well as the March 29, 2025, performance of Gentlemen’s Quartet, who offer a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous classical and popular music the world has ever known. From Beethoven to John Legend, their one-of-a-kind arrangements fuse multiple genres together in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity and humor.

The Lutcher will also offer a sensory-inclusive performance of The Magic of Kevin Spencer, a show for people of all ages and abilities. It features award-winning magician Kevin Spencer in a fun-filled show that combines storytelling, stage magic and audience participation.

“Celebrating a milestone 45 years of excellence in live entertainment, the Lutcher Theater is set to deliver a season packed with unforgettable performances that cater to all ages and tastes,” said Lynae Sanford, executive director of the Lutcher Theater. “We thank our community for supporting us these last 45 years and we can’t wait to celebrate this season with you.”

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Lutcher Theater’s incredible 45th season. Individual show tickets are now available for purchase by visiting lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409.886.5535.

The Lutcher Theater is located at 707 Main Avenue in Orange, Texas.

Art quilts in “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West” illuminate the stories of African Americans who served their country in the United States Army. Join Stark Museum of Art curator Dr. Sarah Boehme as she explores how artistic representations have preserved the history of the military staffers who became known as “buffalo soldiers.” Participants will look at quilts from the exhibition and rare, earlier examples in the art of Frederic Remington and William Herbert Dunton.

This program will be held in person at our Walter G. Riedel III Education Center on Friday, July 26, 2024, from noon – 1 PM. The museum is located at 712 Green Ave. in downtown Orange.

Participants are invited to bring lunch to enjoy during the presentation. Admission is FREE.