April Art Shows and Exhibitions!

ARTS IN THE SQUARE

  Frisco, Texas   

4EVER LOVE  pastel by Barbara J Mason

 

DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH A10

 

 

 

 

Frisco Texas - 7th Annual Arts in the Square

Date: April 2nd & 3rd 2016

Time: 11am-6pm (Sat. & Sun)

for more information go to: www.http://friscosquare.com/AITS/

 

Arts in the Square 2016 will feature over 120 of some of the best local and regional artists selling their handmade creations. Artists compete in the following categories: Fine Arts/Graphics, Pottery, Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Wood, and Miscellaneous.

Feast your eyes on incredible art, sit and relax by Simpson Plaza, listen to local musicians, watch ongoing performing arts, enjoy interactive art activities, and treat yourself to the food and spirits available at the variety of award-winning restaurants on site.

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DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH 098

VIP ARTIST: Barbara J Mason

 

http://www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

We invite you to ESCAPE! to the most iconic feature of The Woodlands… Transformed for 3 days- April 8, 9 & 10, The Waterway and Town Green Park will host a celebration of breathtaking art, toe-tapping Texas music, and delicious food & drink.
Ranked in the top ten Art Festivals in the Nation and recently voted the #1 event in The Woodlands, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has great options for your art filled experience.

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APRIL 14-17, 2016 in Downtown Fort Worth

 

DRAGAONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH 826

 

Mark your calendars for April 14 - 17, 2016, and prepare for Spring!  What better way to celebrate one of the top Downtowns in the country than stretching your legs along a magnificent mile of art, music and food. Discover terrific restaurants, superb shopping – including great new retail stores and, of course, the #1 arts festival in Texas!

Take advantage now of two great programs, limited to only a few companies and individuals, to help make your experience at MAIN ST. even more incredible.  Friends of the Festival and MAIN ST. Collectors enjoy above-the-fray amenities, experiences, networking and free stuff.  Space is limited!

 For additional information go to: http://www.mainstreetartsfest.org/
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SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS

 

DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH: PN13

Festival Dates and Artist Hours       
Friday April 22                            4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday April 23                      10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday April 24                        11:00 am to 6:00 pm

EVENT HOURS

Friday, April 22,           4:00 – 10:30pm*
Saturday, April 23,      10:00am – 10:30pm*
Sunday, April 24,         11:00am – 6:00pm
(*Artist booths close at 9pm on Friday & Saturday & 6pm on Sunday night)
For additional information got to: http://www.artinthesquare.com/
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DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS:

 BOOTH: TBA

Memorial Park - Houston, Texas

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CONTACT ARTIST AT: WWW.DRAGONFLYSTUDIOCREATIONS.COM

OR ART4DRAGONFLY@AOL.COM

 

 

DRAGONFLY STUDIO APRIL - MONTHLY ART EVENTS!

Crimson II watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 "The Spring Hat Parade"

Ladies! Gentlemen! It is time to deck the halls of the mall with your most favorite,

 zany, outrageous, and unique HAT! 

Join the fun of celebrating spring and 

wear your bonnet, headdress, derby, chapeau, fedora, helmet, cap or turban.

EVENT: DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS & Midtown Monthly ARTWALK
FREE Admission, Entertainment, and Spirits!

DATE: April, 18, 2015

Time: 6pm - 10pm

13331 Preston Road

Suite: #2016

Dallas, Tx.  75240

38 Art Galleries Under One Roof!

Over 100 Artist Represented!

Charity of the Month: Free to Breathe

YOU ARE INVITED FOR AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT!

 I WILL BE IN THE GALLERY SATURDAY NIGHT, SO STOP BY THE AND
SEE OVER 12 Original NEW PAINTINGS!

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EVENT: ART IN THE SQUARE SOUTHLAKE
 

"UNCOMMON ANGELS" Pastel by Barbara J. Mason

 BOOTH #C2g

I will be exhibiting at the ART IN THE SQUARE ART FESTIVAL

in Southlake, Texas again!
I have lots of new paintings ranging

from large to miniature size originals!

LOCATION:
Southlake Town Square: Southlake, Texas

DATES:
 April  24, 25, 26, 2015

EXHIBIT HOURS: 
Friday: 4pm-9pm , Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm
http://www.artinthesquare.com

See more of my artwork @: 

www.BarbMason.com

www.BarbaraJMason.com

www.Dragonflystudiocreations.com

www.DragonflyStudioblog.com

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1ST PLACE AWARDS NOTIFICATION- ADVANCING TO NORTH PARK MALL CENTER EXHIBITION!

I JUST RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT I HAVE BEEN AWARDED:

1ST PLACE IN 2-DIMESIONAL ART 

AND

1ST PLACE SUSTAINABLE ART CATEGORIES

IN THE UT SOUTHWESTERN ON MY OWN TIME ART COMPETITION!

MY ARTWORK WILL ADVANCE TO NORTH PARK MALL EXHIBITION

AND COMPETE ALONGSIDE OTHER FINALIST FROM VARIOUS BUSINESSES

IN NORTH TEXAS!!!

THANK YOU BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS!

RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 14TH NORTH PARK CENTER MALL

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UT SOUTHWESTERN-ON MY OWN TIME

-July 23 -September 9, 2014

I am honored to participate as a UT Southwestern Maternal Fetal Medicine ultrasound employee in the  On My Own Time art exhibition.

On My Own Time is the only annual art competition that features the artistic talents of business professionals throughout the region. Each summer, area companies hold in-house competitions, featuring employee art that was created outside of working hours. Winners are selected by arts experts who act as jurors. Business Council for the Arts then showcases 
the winners from each company in a regional celebration held annually 
at NorthPark Mall Center.
 September 14-28th, 2014..

The On My Own Time program enables North Texas professionals to share their talents in the literary and visual arts with their co-workers, and allows participating companies to successfully recognize and encourage creativity, stimulate dialogue, and build team spirit and morale.

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AWARDS & ARTWALK!

I WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU,

 

©16x20" Watercolor/Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

 on April 19, 2014 -  from 6-10pm

at the ART-WALK!

location:

 DRAGONFLY STUDIO & GALLERY

13331 Preston Road

Suite: 2016

Valley View Mall

Dallas, TX. 75240
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DANCE INTO SPRING!
I will have one piece of dance related artwork for sale during, The Dance 
Into Spring Art Exhibit & Sale at Gallery at Midtown in Valley View Mall.

"Generational Gifts"© Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 * Dance Into Spring, presented by Angels of Dance -
 experience a creative mixture of ballroom dance mingled with 
 art exhibit & sale by Midtown Artists

 Salsa Lessons & Dance Party 
Location: Valley View Mall
suite#1006 - downstairs at Ballroom Surge, 
Live music by Festival Band, catered by Pollo Tropical, $20 donation.

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EGG HUNT

"MY PEEPS"!

I will be participating in the Egg hunt in Gallery at MIDTOWN (Adults ONLY)
 Hunt for colorful eggs which have a surprise inside from one of our 30 galleries!
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 OTHER EVENTS DURING ART-WALK
 from: 6-10pm Saturday, April 19th, 2014



* Carolyn Collins Studio- See works by Dr Gorilla - Live Interpretive Painter
* Welcome Jerod AleXander Davies and Dehvon Alexandrea in their new home of Just-Us League at their new ARTAFACT Gallery & Shop - Soft Opening (lower level east wing).

* Enjoy food from around the world! Dining, drinks and snacks available in our food court, cafes and restaurants on both levels! Jamaican Pot, Naami Cafe, Jarro Kafe, Mo's Italian and more! From street tacos to cookies, ice cream, smoothies, chips, candy, BBQ, burgers, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and (whew!) too many to list here!!!!!
 * Aerial Yoga demos by Tiffany Diamond & students in front of GMT
* North Dallas Chamber of Commerce presents Big D BBQ Battle, with a judging of hand-made trophies for the battle, crafted by Midtown Artists.
* RMB Art Studio - One Year celebration party
* Brandi Cooper Studio hosts Yo-Yo & Spin Top Master Valerie Oliver, performing live on stage!
* SLANT Gallery (west wing) - opening reception for COMPULSIONS and be a part of the Art SLANT Gallery mural project in progress!
* Live music by John Crawley at GMT
* Live performance by Circus Freaks

and much, much more!
This event is free to the public!  
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 I am pleased to announce
that I received
The executive Director Purchase Award
 for the 
Wichita Center for the Arts 
in Memory of Mary R. Koch.

"Water Ballet"© 13x13" Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

My  painting, "Water Ballet" is now
A part of The Wichita Center for the Arts 
Permanent Collection!  
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"CELEBRATION"© 17X23" Watercolor Painting by Barbara J. Mason

I humbly announce that my painting,
 "CELEBRATION"
received  1 of the Top 6 awards at the

65th Annual Exhibition Of the 2014 Texas Watercolor Society

I received the TEXAS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FOR A TEXAS ARTIST AWARD
from the TEXAS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY. 
Images of the award winning paintings will be available for viewing on the 
http://www.texaswatercolorsociety.org
website on May 3, 2014

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www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

DAY 21 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE:

DAY 21

 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE
CAR SERIES: 

"BING CHERRY  3X5" PASTEL PAINTING

Artist: Barbara J. Mason (PSA)

CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE THIS ARTWORK

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

DAY 11 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE! CAR SERIES:

DAY 11

 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE!

CAR SERIES: 

WHITE CADDY!!

"5 X 7"  ORIGINAL PASTEL BY BARBARA J MASON

CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE THIS ARTWORK

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

DAY 10 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE! WILDLIFE SERIES:

DAY 10

 OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE!

WILDLIFE SERIES: 

MAASAI MARA MATRIACH!!

8.5 X 12"  PASTEL ON CLOTH

ORIGINAL  BY BARBARA J MASON

FOR THIS PAINTING I GOT THE IDEA TO USE FABRICS
THAT I BROUGHT BACK FROM AFRICA.
THIS IS ANOTHER NEW ADVENTURE FOR ME.
I HAD A GREAT TIME WORKING THE PASTEL PIGMENTS
 INTO THE FIBER OF THE CLOTH.
TO MY SURPRISE THE AFFECT WAS PLEASING AND DRAMATIC.
 I FRAYED THE EDGES OF CLOTH TO GIVE PAINTING A RUSTIC LOOK.
 I WILL FLOAT THIS DELICATE PIECE IN A
EBONY AFRICAN WOOD FRAME.

CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE THIS ARTWORK

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

DAY 7: OF 31 DAY ART CHALLENGE

DAY 7

31 DAY ART CHALLENGE

CAR SERIES:

"HEADLIGHT & SKY"

"HEADLIGHT & SKY" 

 ORIGINAL PASTEL PAINTING

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 5X7" IMAGE SIZE, 8X10" FRAMED

 BY BARBARA J. MASON

PRICE: $250

(CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE THIS PAINTING)

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

DAY 5: DAILY ART CHALLENGE

DAY 5: DAILY PASTEL ART CHALLENGE 

CAR SERIES:

REDD CADDY TAIL FIN

PASTEL PAINTING BY BARBARA J. MASON (PSA)

5X7" IMAGE SIZE

FRAMED 8X10"

PRICE: $200
(contact artist to purchase this painting)

DAILY PASTEL PAINTING : DAY 2

DAILY PASTEL PAINTING: DAY 2 

CAR CRAZY SERIES

"WHITE 56 CHEVROLET" 

ORIGINAL PASTEL PAINTING BY:
BARBARA J. MASON (PSA)
5X7" IMAGE SIZE
8X10" FRAMED SIZE 
 ( WHITE ARCHIVAL MAT BOARD WITH BLACK FILET & 2" BLACK WOODEN FRAME& MUSEUM GLASS, )
SALE PRICE : $200.00

Barbara J. Mason Awarded Signature Status by the Pastel Society of America!

I am pleased to announce that I have been juried into

the Pastel Society of America as Signature member. 

This is a great honor to be listed among prestegious pastel artist  

from across the nation.

As a Signature 'PSA' member I am granted the distinction of using the initials 'PSA'

after my signature on all of my pastel paintings and on all correspondence.

I am looking forward to completing my next pastel painting and using new signature initials 'PSA'!!!

New Signature Members and Associate Members

Congratulations are in order for the 26 new Signature Members and 34 new Associate Members of PSA! Of the 26 new Signature Members, 14 had been Associates and were juried up to Signature. Overall, 119 artists applied for membership.  Please welcome: New Signature Members: Jane Christie, Anne Graham, Janie Hutchinson, Susan Klinger, Joyce Lister, Nancy Mariani, Barbara J. Mason, Michele Poirier-Mozzone, Diana Rappisi, Otto Stürcke, Jude Tolar, Jarrett Tupicalo Signature Members juried up from Associate: Kay Brathol-Hostvet, Diane Fechenbach, Judy Felsen, Sue Gombus, Gary Huber, David Kelley, Jacqueline Meyerson, Kimberly Moore, Angel Polo-Crespo, Dianna Shandorf, Linda Sweeney, Karen Tighe, Anna Wainright, Janice Wall New Associate Members: Dmitry Akhunbabayev, Peggy Braeutigam, Lyle Brown, Muci Clemens, Diana Coidan, Betsy Payne Cook, Bre Crowell, John Cummings, David Dixon, Jacqueline Dondzil, Lewis Goldstein, George Grace, Carolyn Hancock, Katherine Hanson, June Hart, Kathy Hildebrandt, Ellen Justice, Barbara Leonardi, Sharon Lobo, Shelley McCarl, Brian McDermott, Michael McGurk, Gretchen Moyer, Betty Peterson, Pamela S. Reese, Karin Richter, Deborah Rosato, Carolyn Schrock, Stefanie Silverman, Kate Thayer, Anne Trimble, Jim Tyler, Barbara Vanderbilt, Ingrid VanSlyke