 Kurt Dyrhaug (co- chair for the 2008 TASA Annual Conference in Beaumont) at his iron pour at UTPB during the 2007 Odessa TASA Conference. -Photo by Karmien Bowman.
2008 TASA ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE AT LAMAR UNIVERSITY IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS APRIL 11 - 12, 2008.
The conference theme will be "Crossing Boundaries," and the keynote speaker will be Tony Chauveaux, Deputy Chairman for Grants & Awards for the National Endowment of the Arts. The conference co-chairs will be Kurt Dyrhaug & Xenia Fedorchencko of Lamar University. Check back soon for more information on the "Conferences" page.
Call for Paul Hanna Lecture Proposals – Beaumont 2008
The Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) is accepting proposals for presentations at its Annual Conference: April 11-12, 2008 in Beaumont
(FYI: Conference theme will be “Crossing Boundaries,” although a direct reference to this theme is NOT required)
The Paul Hanna Lecture exists to provide a forum through which a selected studio artist can make a presentation at the annual TASA conference. The lecture may include slides, PowerPoint and other visual aids. An honorarium will be awarded.
If you are interested in being considered for the 2008 Paul Hanna Lectureship, please send an abstract (electronic if possible) of your proposal OR a completed paper with slides, PowerPoint PDF or other visuals to LINDA FAWCETT at the address below by December 15, 2007. A committee of three will review proposals (TASA president, president-elect and past-president). Notices of acceptance and rejection will be sent during January 2008. Non-members who teach art in Texas colleges and universities may qualify for submission of a proposal by simply joining TASA ($20 individual membership; please go to the Membership page to download a membership form).
SEND PAUL HANNA PROPOSALS TO:
Linda Fawcett, TASA President
Art Department, Hardin-Simmons University
P.O. Box 16085
Abilene, TX 79698
Office phone: 325-670-1249
FAX: 325-670-5843
Email: lfawcett@hsutx.edu
Call for Art History/ Theory Papers – Beaumont 2008
The Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) is accepting proposals for presentations at its Annual Conference: April 11-12, 2008 in Beaumont
(FYI: Conference theme will be “Crossing Boundaries,” although a direct reference to this theme is NOT required)
We invite art historians, artists, art theoreticians, critics and philosophers to submit proposals in any of their areas of interest that might appeal to TASA members. Non-members who teach in art in Texas colleges and universities may qualify for submission of a proposal by simply joining TASA ($20 individual membership; please go to the Membership page to download a membership form).
We encourage the use of slides, PowerPoint or other visual aids. Extemporaneous presentations are generally better received than formal readings. Up to three papers will be presented and each speaker will be allotted 20 minutes for presentation with a question and answer period at the end.
If you are interested in participating as a speaker, please send an abstract of your proposal (electronic if possible) or a complete paper to CAREY ROTE by December 15, 2007. At least one university art professor and the TASA president will review all proposals. Notices of acceptance and rejection will be sent during January 2008.
SEND ART HISTORY PROPOSALS TO:
Dr. Carey C. RoteProfessor of Art
Dept. of Art, Unit 5721
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5721
Office Phone: 361-825-2372
FAX: 361-825-6097
Email: Carey.Rote@tamucc.edu
The Women’s Caucus for Art
The Women’s Caucus for Art will hold the first ever National Conference in Texas Feb. 21-24, 2008 in Dallas.
It is in conjunction with the College Art Association Convention.
The new Dallas Fort Worth Chapter of the WCA will host this National Conference. There will be many exhibits, seminars, presentations, workshops and tours.
The DFW Chapter has secured two important venues for two member exhibitions:
“A Broad View: Intersection”
February 2,-29 08 Reception Friday Feb 22, 08, 7-10 pm
A DFW Member’s show at the Southside on Lamar in Dallas
This is a juried member’s show.
Participants must be national and local members to enter and pay a 10.00 exhibit fee, a total of $60.00.
Images submitted on line, in any media, anytime before November 30, 07. For entry form contact: karmien.bowman@tccd.edu.
Paintings (up to 7’x7’), should be hang-ready, 3D works should not exceed 2’x2’x2’ if they are to be on a pedestal. (Artwork should be stable. Installation work may be possible with the artist as installer.) Works should be self insured, though the gallery is supervised. The works will be self installed with volunteers from our chapter.
On notification of acceptance, Artists will deliver their work, 10Am -6PM on Feb. 1, 08.
Advertising:
There will be Dallas City listings on line, mailers and news articles. The works will go on the WCA National website for an online exhibit. Southside on Lamar will host a catered reception. Depending on costs and number of entries a catalogue may be produced (tba). Participants will be notified by email. For more information and entry form: karmien.bowman@tccd.edu
The National WCA Texas Juried Exhibition
February, 16-29, 2008 Reception Sunday Feb. 24, 08
Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington, Texas
All media Juried National Exhibition (Membership in any US, WCA Chapter plus entry fee)
Submission : On line: Digital images, deadline Dec. 1, 07
On acceptance, art works should be delivered between 10Am -6pm, Feb. 15, 08
Volunteers will appreciate your work to be exhibit ready.
No paintings larger than 10’ in any direction. Installations are possible up to 10’x8’ and child safe. Works should be self insured.
For Entry form: karmien.bowman@tccd.edu
Additional to be announced:
There are venues for artists workshops: Bookbinding, Paper Making, in Encaustic and Sculpture, scheduled around the conference dates in Dallas at the Craft Guild.
To join the WCA DFW Chapter go to http://www.nationalwca.org/ and register now!
TASA HEROS / BOB HEXT: 1948 - 2007
NOTE from Linda Fawcett, TASA President:
TASA will sorely miss Bob's cheerful presence at board meetings and conferences. A TASA member since at least the late 1980s, he also served two consecutive terms as TASA Board Member and Chair of the Membership Subcommittee from 2001-2006, and he and his wife Kristi have been longtime regular conference attendees. At the last conference in Junction (April 2006) Bob was given the TASA Hero Award for inspirationally standing up to very serious health issues. We are all still in shock at his untimely passing and will miss him! Read more...
TASA Forums
We need your feedback...please check out our new forum at www.tasart.org/phpBB2 or click the link titled "tasa forum" on the main menu. The TASA forums feature information on teaching jobs, art exhibitions, and other topics relevant to art teachers and students in colleges and universities in Texas. You have to be a member of TASA to access the forums.
If you are a current member, simply email Linda Fawcett for the authorization ID and password for the TASA forums at lfawcett@hsutx.edu.
If you would like to join TASA contact:
Linda Fawcett (general information and accepts membership forms and dues)
Hardin Simmons University
Dept. of Visual Arts
PO Box 16085,HSU
Abilene, TX 79698
325-670-1249
Fax: 325-670-5843
lfawcett@hsutx.edu
After you become a member, email Linda Fawcett for the authorization ID and password for the TASA forums at lfawcett@hsutx.edu.
Please see our membership page for more information on joining TASA. Please contribute to the TASA forum by responding to current topics, or posting new topics. The TASA forums will feature information on teaching jobs, art exhibitions, and other topics relevant to art teachers in colleges and universities in Texas.
TASA Articles
From Me to You: Foundation Question for TASA
By Cathie Tyler
The Texas Association of Schools of Art was initially formed in 1968 as a response to a request from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the visual arts departments in Texas to meet, discuss, and compromise on an agreement for the transfer of credits between the 2-year, 4-year, public and private institutions. An agreement was reached and adopted on December 1, 1972 . It was reviewed and updated January 29,1982 , and again revised by the TASA membership in April 2000. (See TASA web site for this revised edition). Read more...
New TASA Site
I have just given the TASA web site a make-over and added some new pages and slideshows, and with a site this big there are lots of pages and links to reconnect. So please feel free to report any broken links or problems to me at vtg60@msn.com - thanks, Victoria Taylor-Gore.
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