The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is located in the heart of the arts district adjacent to the Long Center and Butler Park at the Dougherty Arts Center, a multi-cultural community arts center providing opportunities for creative expression to citizens for over 41 years. Visitors enjoy an exceptional 2,000 square feet of exhibit space in the main gallery, and an additional 480 square feet in newly renovated gallery space. The natural collision of creative activity at the arts center contributes to the gallery’s longstanding reputation among the arts community as an accessible and nurturing venue and incubator, ideal for emerging and established artists. The gallery is free and open to the public.
On Display
Texas Artists / Texas Music
Group Exhibition
September 7 – October 26, 2024
Artist Reception: September 25, 2024 7-9pm
Artist Talk: October 23, 2024 7-9pm
This exhibit features the work of twelve artists who have created pieces inspired by a song, musician, or style of music associated with Texas. By blending diverse media and personal interpretations, the exhibit explores how music influences and inspires visual art, capturing the essence of some of Texas’s vibrant musical heritage.
Participating artists include Amitai Plasse, Billy Ray Mangham, Carl Block, Denise Elliott Jones, Greg Barton, Jess Wade, Jamie Lea Wade, Karen Woodward, Liz Potter, B Shawn Cox, Sylvia Troconis, and TVHeadATX.
Upcoming Exhibits
Natura
Ruben Miranda
October 12 – December 7, 2024
Artist Reception: November 6, 2024 7-9pm
Artist Talk: December 4, 2024 7-9pm
Ruben Miranda’s latest exhibit reflects the intricate relationship between nature and the human form. His mixed media drawings create a surreal and graphic atmosphere, where bold outlines and organic forms intertwine. Faces, torsos, and elements of flora and fauna blend with natural colors and mechanical shapes, resulting in a unique fusion that captures the essence of Mother Nature with a modern, spontaneous approach.
15th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
ArtSpark Texas
October 12 – December 7, 2024
Artist Reception: November 6, 2024 7-9pm
ArtSpark Texas proudly presents the 15th annual Distinguished Artist Veterans exhibition, featuring works by 23 military-connected artists from across Texas. Representing every branch of the military, these creative veterans offer a powerful blend of 2D, 3D, and installation pieces that capture their unique perspectives on life, both during and after service. From imagery related to military service to depictions of nature's beauty, this exhibition honors the voices of our veterans and fosters meaningful conversations between civilians and those who have served.
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