Brownwood News – The Brownwood Art Association will host a First Thursday Reception to kick off their Spring Show and honor the 2018 Artist of the Year: Gayle Ritchey. The reception is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, April 5th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood.

 

 

Longtime association member Gayle Ritchey is a self taught artist. Her work features a variety of nature settings. Gayle’s paintings are said to capture nature at its finest from the colors of a country farmhouse to the crashing waves of the coastline.

The Spring Show will feature works of art submitted by art association members and will be on display throughout the month of April.

“Our members are a very skilled and diverse collection of artists, and the BAA Spring Show gives them a chance to show their passion for their craft,” said the association’s public relations coordinator Jonathan Dunlap.

The Brownwood Art Association offers a variety of events and classes for the community:

  • People Painters Live Drawing Group meets on Wednesdays at the Art Center to sketch, or paint live models. The group is open to the general public, free of charge. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. if a model has been scheduled. For more information, please email jkirksey12@verizon.net.
  • The BAA Photography Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and is open to photographers at any level, no camera equipment is required. The group is free to join and is focused on the love of photography. Mentors are available for amateur photographers looking to improve their abilities. For more information about the group, contact Fred Spencer at fdspencer@msn.com.
  • The Muse & Merlot monthly painting party recreates select paintings. Cost is $35 per painter and includes all supplies and step-by-step instruction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and painting begins at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, please email museandmerlot@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
  • The Brownwood Art Association is partnered with A.M.P. (Art, Music, People) to host a monthly Open Mic Night for the community on the 3rd Thursday of the month. There are twenty (20) entertainment slots available, performers are encouraged to call: 325.642.3036 to be added to the list, if no answer, please leave a message. Artists are welcome to come and create throughout the evening. Open Mic Night begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. at the Art Center. Admission is free and open to the public.
  • The art association also hosts free monthly demonstrations from a variety of artists, open and free to the public.

To learn more about the Brownwood Art Association, visit their Facebook Page.