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2005 EVENTS & MUSEUM EXHIBIT CALENDAR

 

Into the West:

The Art of Robert Summers and Victoria’s Master Craftsman: Joe Bianchi (1874-1949) and C. I. Tibiletti (1890-1980)

            Members’ Preview                               February 3, 2005

Public Opening                                   Feb. 4, 2005

            Closes                                                  April 3, 2005

A resident of Glen Rose, Texas, Robert Summers is an oil painter and sculptor in realist style of western subjects.  He is the creator of numerous public art projects including the world's largest bronze for Pioneer Plaza at the Dallas Convention Center.  In 1976 he was recognized as the official Texas Bicentennial Artist.  Gracing DeTar Gallery will be the work of Joe Bianchi(1874-1949), known for his world-class spurs, and C.I. Tibiletti (1890-1980) leather craftsman.

 

 

This Contest is for Real Hands: Rodeo Photographs of the 1930's and Illustrations from The Trail Ride by Jill Stover

         Public Opening                                          March 3, 2005

            Closes                                                        April 14, 2005

The O'Connor Gallery of the McNamara House will host this exhibit of 30 black and white photographs from vintage negatives taken in the 1930's by Otho Hartley.  In conjunction with this exhibit, illustrations from the children's book The Trail Ride by Jill Stover will be on display.  The author/illustrator will be present at the Opening to read and sign books.

                 

All Fool's Ball

April, 1, 2005

The Annual Spring Fundraiser is open to anyone who is interested in supporting the Victoria Regional Museum Association’s continued effort to enrich, enlighten and educate all people through visual art and cultural history.

  

Leffland Legacy

            Members’ Preview                               April 14, 2005

Public Opening                                   April 15, 2005

            Closes                                                  May 22, 2005

A selection of the Leffland drawings from the Victoria Regional Museum Association’s permanent collection and local lenders will be displayed in the Nave Museum.  Jules Leffland designed churches, courthouses, jails, schools, commercial buildings, hotels and private residences in Victoria and South Texas.  A native a Denmark, Leffland was instrumental in the dismantling, moving and rebuilding of many homes from the port town of Indianola to Victoria.  Indianola was demolished by the hurricane of 1886.  Leffland and his son, Kai, joined together to become “Jul. Leffland and Son” Architectural firm after 1910 and continued as such until Jules death in 1924.

 

Annual Meeting                                          

            McNamara House Museum                       May 19, 2005

Victoria Regional Museum Association members join together for fun, food, games, and volunteer recognition.  Board of Director officers are nominated and elected and annual minutes are read.  This event is open to the public.  Join the museum and join the fun as we gather for a picnic and hand out door prizes.

 

Faces and Places in Pastel

            Members’ Preview                               June 2, 2005

            Public Opening                                   June 3, 2005

            Closes                                                  August, 7, 2005

Pastel artist, Carolyn Hancock, traveled the world to convey upon her viewers that although facial structures and dress may differ from country to country, emotions do not.  Therefore, Hancock focuses on the eyes and expressions of her subjects as they participate in everyday activities.  Her pastel work has been viewed and collected through numerous group and solo exhibitions across the southern United States and places such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.  Explore exotic locations and intriguing individuals through the works of Carolyn Hancock at the Nave Museum.          

 

Elegant Elephant Garage Sale (tentative)

            Nave Museum: Members’ Preview            August 18, 2005

            Public Opening                                   August 19, 2005

            Closes                                                  August 21, 2005

Find a wide variety of trinkets, kitchenware, decorations and much, much more.  Donated items benefit the Victoria Regional Museum Association.

 

Selections from the Joe Diaz Collection and Altars by Joe “King” Carrasco

            Members’ Preview                               September 8, 2005

Public Opening                                   September 9, 2005

            Closes                                                  November 6, 2005

Annually the Victoria Regional Museum Association celebrates El Día de los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, which is observed on November 2.  Traditionally, the celebration is a time for honoring deceased loved ones by creating folk art, decorating graves, and erecting altars adorned with mementos.  All races and cultures are invited to experience the Joe Diaz collection and altars created by Joe “King” Carrasco at the Nave Museum.

 

Victoria’s Early Painters

            Members’ Preview                               November 17, 2005

Public Opening                                   November 18, 2005

            Closes                                                  January 8, 2006

This exhibition will include works by painters active in Victoria, Texas prior to 1950.  Distinguished artists such as Royston Nave, J. Ferdinand McCan, and Julian Onderdonk will grace the walls of the Nave Museum.