July 5 - 30, 2020
Twelfth Annual Juried Exhibition
JUROR
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CHARITY PARTNER
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| EXHIBITING ARTISTS | |||
| Annette Palmer | David Delgado | Margaret Howell (HM) | |
| Armando Rodriguez | Dianne Curtis | Marlene Slobin | |
| Austin Magruder | Donna Dangott | Marlo Saucedo | |
| Ben Hobratsch | Frances Carter Stephens | Marsha Glickman | |
| Benji Stiles | Gary Watson (HM) | Michael Abraham (HM) | |
| Bogdan Mihai | Glen Carpenter | Nayri Abed-Stephen | |
| Brett Hall | JJ Baker | Pen Morrison | |
| BW | Jennifer Reynolds | Richard Stewart (HM) | |
| Cecilia Campos (2nd) | Jo Zider (3rd) | Ronnie Queenan | |
| Chell Vassallo | Judith Shamp | Roslyn M. Dupré | |
| Chris Alexander | Laura Spector (HM) | Shadi Kachouie | |
| Clinton Millsap | Lynn Williams | Ziping Wang (1st) | |
| Cynthia Farris | Madilyn Stein | ||
Archway Gallery is honored to present its Twelfth Annual Juried Competition, an opportunity for area artists and non-members of the gallery to participate in an exhibition of works in the beautiful Front Gallery.
This year’s juror is Wayne Gilbert. Wayne Gilbert is a self-described “ordinary artist in an extraordinary city full of great artists and art.” His undergraduate degree in Painting from the University of Houston is paired with a minor in Art History (1984). He has an MA from Rice University in Liberal Studies (2012). With other founding members of the Rubber Group (Bill Hailey and Ramzy Telley), he fashioned multi-disciplinary extravaganzas that were bohemian rough and well out of the mainstream.
Using the cremated remains of Americans uncollected for infinite reasons at funeral establishments to create works of art, his intent is to question the phenomenon of art as it relates to humanity and vice versa. He investigates and questions the academic substance of art as it integrates into theory and critical analysis: What is art? Why does it matter? Who defines a work of art? What is it about this peculiar and mystifying human undertaking that can result in such a huge world-wide industry, sometimes relegated to the lofty world of “Priceless”? The range of imagery is wide, entertaining the momentary flicker of a thought as it might relate to our philosophical, theological, physical, or mental journeys through life.
Wayne has been a guest speaker at Bard College, Annandale on the Hudson, Rutgers University, and Texas Tech. He has curated exhibitions in Trujillo, Peru, Santiago, Cuba, Salwedel, Germany, Seattle, Washington, Marfa, Texas, and Arlington, Texas, to name a few. With his wife Beverley, he owned G Gallery and currently shows the works of selected artists in Houston’s G Spot Gallery.
This year’s juror is Wayne Gilbert. Wayne Gilbert is a self-described “ordinary artist in an extraordinary city full of great artists and art.” His undergraduate degree in Painting from the University of Houston is paired with a minor in Art History (1984). He has an MA from Rice University in Liberal Studies (2012). With other founding members of the Rubber Group (Bill Hailey and Ramzy Telley), he fashioned multi-disciplinary extravaganzas that were bohemian rough and well out of the mainstream.
Using the cremated remains of Americans uncollected for infinite reasons at funeral establishments to create works of art, his intent is to question the phenomenon of art as it relates to humanity and vice versa. He investigates and questions the academic substance of art as it integrates into theory and critical analysis: What is art? Why does it matter? Who defines a work of art? What is it about this peculiar and mystifying human undertaking that can result in such a huge world-wide industry, sometimes relegated to the lofty world of “Priceless”? The range of imagery is wide, entertaining the momentary flicker of a thought as it might relate to our philosophical, theological, physical, or mental journeys through life.
Wayne has been a guest speaker at Bard College, Annandale on the Hudson, Rutgers University, and Texas Tech. He has curated exhibitions in Trujillo, Peru, Santiago, Cuba, Salwedel, Germany, Seattle, Washington, Marfa, Texas, and Arlington, Texas, to name a few. With his wife Beverley, he owned G Gallery and currently shows the works of selected artists in Houston’s G Spot Gallery.
50% of the sales from this exhibition go to our charity partner, the remaining 50% to the artist.
Archway Gallery’s charity partner this year is The Houston Junior Forum (HJF), which provides charitable services for children, youth, women, and seniors in the greater Houston area. Established in 1946, HJF is open to women age 21+ who wish to “make a difference” through community service. Today’s 400 members provide services for 15 non-profit organizations. HJF owns and operates the HJF Resale Shop located at 1815 Rutland St. in The Heights. Members volunteer at additional sites preparing and delivering meals, teaching children to read, hosting events for seniors, helping women secure gainful employment, and distributing school supplies for underprivileged families. HJF has given over 1 million hours of community service during its 73-year history to organizations such as Amazing Place, Christian Community Service Center (CCSC), Dress for Success, Gracewood, Harrison’s Heroes, HJF Resale Shop, Holly Hall Retirement Center, Houston Food Bank, Interfaith Ministries, Meals on Wheels, Kids’ Meals, Making It Better, The Nehemiah Center, See to Succeed, Third Age Learning Center (TALC) and Undies for Everyone. The HJF College Scholarship Program was formed in 1976 to support graduates of the HJF Community House Preschool. To date, HJF has funded 249 multi-year scholarships valued at $1,100,000+ to these students. The Preschool served the Hispanic community for almost 60 years, from 1947 to 2009. Established in 2010, HJF’s Community Grants Program has provided grant funding in excess of $500,000 to organizations including Amazing Place, Christian Community Service Center, Dress for Success, Holly Hall Retirement Center, Houston Food Bank, Interfaith Ministries, Making It Better, Magnificat House, The Nehemiah Center, TALC, Undies for Everyone, Angela House, Bel Inizio, Child Advocates, Children’s Museum, Da Camera, Emergency Aid Coalition, Gracewood, Heritage Society, Newspring, Second Servings, Spring Spirit, and Women’s Home.
Important Dates
June 1 - 24 |
Apply to the show |
June 25 - 28 |
Review and selection of works by Juror |
June 29 |
Notification of Acceptance by phone or text |
July 2 |
Work Delivered to Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (see guidelines in prospectus) |
July 3 |
Installation (no works delivered on this date) |
July 5 |
Online exhibition video is posted on Archway Gallery's website. Juror's remarks by 6:30 p.m. |
July 30 |
End of exhibition. Exhibiting artists will be contacted to pick up unsold work. |