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

APRIL: ART SHOW & AWARDS & COMPETITION ACCEPTANCES!

Deep Ellum 20th Annual Arts Festival          
Show Dates: 4/4/14 - 4/6/14         

Art Exhibit Hours:

Friday, April 4, 2014 • 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Saturday, April 5, 2014 • 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m*.
Sunday, April 6, 2014 • 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.*
*Note the Festival will remain open until 11:00 p.m.

on Friday and Saturday and 8:00 p.m.

Sunday around our entertainment stages .


New Booth Location this year!
My Booth location is :
Booth HC-Art Court

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I am honored to announce that my artwork, "TEMPTATION"

received ARTISTIC MERIT AWARD

at the 2014 Southwest Dallas Arts Festival
titled


"Temptation" 20x24" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 Hosted by Faith Bible Church and the Art & Faith Life Group

Exhibit closes Sunday April 6, 2014

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ACCEPTED ENTRIES
I have been accepted into the following shows this month!

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Richardson Civic Art Society 48th Regional Exhibit

funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Arts Commission

48th Annual Regional Juried Art

 Exhibition and Sale

 2 Paintings Accepted

May1-May 27, 2014

Juror: Xiang Zhang

Charles W. Eisemann Center,

2351 Performance Drive,

Richardson, TX 75082

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29th Texas & Neighbor's Regional Exhibit

1 Watercolor Painting Accepted
May 10 - June 7, 2014
Juror: Julio Suarez

Location: Irving Arts Center,
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.,
 Irving TX 75062. 
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SOLO ART EXHIBIT AT
WATERTOWER THEATRE  IN ALLEN, TX. 
DURING THE PLAY "SPUNK"

SPUNK", based on the writings of famed African-American writer Nora Zeale Hurston, 

 which will run April 11 - May 4.  

"EMBRACE" 22x30" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 Info about the show:  

 Spunk ' is a wild, bluesy wail - three stories by the great Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston, adapted into a staggeringly theatrical play by George C. Wolfe, who won an Obie for its 1989 off-Broadway premiere production. A trio of vignettes of African-American life in the first half of the 20th century, 'Spunk' is a raucous, charming, blues-infused look at love, revenge, jealousy, and the fine art of the hustle.

Zora Neale Hurston released her first novel,  Jonah's Gourd Vine, in 1934. Two years later, she received a Guggenheim fellowship, which allowed her to work on what would become her most famous work:  Their Eyes Were Watching God  (1937). She is considered one of the pre-eminent writers of twentieth-century African-American literature.

www.watertowertheatre.org.

News & Articles & Events

Events:
 
 It is time for our Monthly ARTWALK!

 See you at: Dragonfly Studio & Gallery

Location: Valley View Mall:  13331 Preston Rd. 
Dallas TX. 75240

Suite: 2016

Date: March 15, 2014

Time: 6-10pm

"Venice Canal" 6 x 2.5" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

At this month's  artwalk I will have new painting from my
inspirational trip to Venice, Burano & Murano Italy!

There will be music,  drinks and light hors d' oeuvres!
 

"Burano Window" 4x4" watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

I would love to see you and thank you

  in person for supporting the ARTS! 

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Upcoming Art Shows

  

Frisco, TX. - Art In The Square

 March 29th &30th, 2014

Open 11am-7pm, admission and parking are free

In collaboration with the Frisco Independent School District,

Frisco Square presents Arts in the Square with proceeds 

going to the  Frisco Education Foundation 

and Frisco Family Services.

2012 Award recipient Barbara J. Mason with Frisco Art In the Square Jury Panel

Arts in the Square 2014 takes place March 29 and 30,( from: 11am-7pm daily)

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

Come out and 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. 

Booth Location: Pending

Frisco Square
8874 Coleman
Frisco, TX 75034

for additional information:    http://www.friscosquare.com/AITS

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 20th Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival

April 4-6, 2014

Hours:

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Admission to the festival is free!

Six blocks of Main Street in the Deep Ellum entertainment district will be transformed into one enormous street festival - featuring 200 top-notch decorative and visual artists, 100 original bands and singer/songwriters performing from four different stages, the renowned Pet Parade, and copious food and drink. Festival attendees can stroll through displays of cutting-edge decorative arts and admire, commission, and purchase the works of sculptors, muralists, jewelers, painters, leather and wood crafters, and other specialized fine artists, some of whom will be creating pieces on the spot.

 Festival location/office:
2630 E. Commerce St.
Dallas, TX 75226

Booth Location: Pending  

For additional  show information: http://www.deepellumartsfestival.com

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April 25 - 27, 2014
Southlake Town Square
Southlake, TX
Fri. 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

• Approximately 145 renowned artists, along with several emerging artists, all selected by jury
• Wide variety of artwork media, including 2D, 3D relief, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and more
• Continuous live performances on two stages
• Juried youth artist exhibits
• Tasty food and drink selections
• Community support, with all proceeds donated to local charitable organizations serving women and families in Northeast Tarrant County
• Three days of fun for the whole family!

Booth Location: Pending

 for additional show information: http://www.artinthesquare.com

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NEWS

I am pleased to announce that artwork has been accepted 

into the following exhibits. 

Richeson75 Floral and Still life Competition

 

Light of Day Pastel

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Pastel National 2014 Competition

Water Ballet 21x21" Pastel

Show Stopper 11x14" Pastel

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ARTICLES/PUBLICATIONS

 April 2014 Issue :

 14th Annual Pastel 100

Pastel Journal Magazine

I'm honored once again to be listed among the Top 100 pastel artist in the Nation. 

My painting, "Strawberry Fusion", received honorable mention 

in the Still Life Category of the Pastel 100 competition.

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"Safe Landing" 18x24" Framed Pastel by Barbara J. Mason

American Art Collector magazine 

April 2014 issue: 

Art Lovers Guide to Texas. 

There will be artwork images and 

a 75 word editorial/interview about me &

a advertisement of my upcoming art events in 

the Savvy Collectors Guide section of the April 2014 issue

of the American Art Collector Magazine.

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www.dragonflystudiocreations.com