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.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!! I WILL SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!!

THIS WEEKEND I WILL BE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS 

AT:

    Booth Location: B313

Date: March 28-30, 2014 (Fri, Sat, Sun.)

Time: 10am - 6pm (each day)

This is my first year to be selected among 450 Artists, 19 Disciplines,

 14 Non-Profits, Music, Food, Beverages, Creative Zones

 & more at Bayou City Arts! 

I will have many new Pastel Painting for sell at this event!

 

An arts and entertainment destination for the entire family, the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park offers a fun filled day of art, entertainment, food, wine and beer featuring the popular Green Mountain Energy Children’s Creative Zone, the Art Heist – a fundraiser within a fundraiser, as well as fine and festival fare offered from some of Houston’s most popular food trucks, restaurants and hotels with libations from top-tier sponsor Stella Artois and Barefoot Wines.

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Radiant Orchid Art Heist!

at Bayou City Arts Festival

March 30, 2014 --- 1pm - 4pm

Art Heist Artwork -"Pink Lady"- 8x10" pastel - donated by Barbara J. Mason

A Garden Party at the Festival 

Celebrating the obsession with Color, Art & Chance!

Artists participating in the Bayou City Art Festival – Memorial Park 2014 have donated amazing examples of their work for participants to Heist at this inspired fund-raiser–within-a-fundraiser. 
Heisters participate in a series of drawings to Heist their choice of over 100 donated art pieces at a party which captures focus of the festival Sunday afternoon, March 30.
The artwork shown above will be auctioned off during Art Heist Event on Sunday!

I hope to see you there!

 http://www.artcolonyassociation.org/

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 I WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING 

IN THE FRISCO ARTS IN THE SQUARE 2014

  

DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT,  WILL NOT BE IN FRISCO THIS WEEKEND. 

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 5YRS THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN A PART OF THE 

FRISCO ARTS IN THE SQUARE. THIS YEAR PROMISES TO BE A BIGGER AND 

BETTER ART EVENT!

SO PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE OTHER TALENTED LOCAL ARTIST!

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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

January Newsletter

News for 2014 1st art quarter

 

 

 

    I have received notification that I my artwork
 entry has been accepted into 

World Watercolour Art Competition! 

This competition features artist from all horizons
in 32 different countries.

This exhibition has four selection processes. The first selection is conducted by the members of a magazine’s editing team. The following three stages will all be juried by a select panel of five highly  recognized international judges

 After being accepted into the entry phase, I have now been juried into round one and advance to round two. Round two is the beginning of the final elimination round and those accepted into round three will become finalist. Round three  finalist will be narrowed down to Only 20 artist. 

The top 20 artists will exhibit their two paintings in Europe most prestigious event

 in Narbonne, South of France.
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This year I will be participating in many local and national
Art completions as well as International an World Exhibits!

The First quarter of this year  I will be traveling
 to Venice, France with ART TREKS, to paint
and photograph the festivities of CARNIVAL!



I also have been accepted as a finalist into
the Richeson75 Floral and Still Life
Online Competition.  Award results will be posted soon.


Also, Look for my artwork in the April 2014 Top 100 Pastel artist !


I will be exhibiting locally this quarter in
Allen, Frisco, Deep Ellum, Southlake, Dallas, 
 StoneBriar Country Club and
during monthly artwalks at my Studio/Gallery
#2016  in Valley View Mall.


I will continue to add new events and
 art show entry acceptances as I receive them!

This is going to be an exciting year and I am expecting GREAT things!!!