Hill Country Color - 5 x 7 Art Splurge Show

Hill Country Color, L. Daniel, 5 x 7

This is my second donation to the annual "Five x Seven Show" at the Jones Arthouse in Austin, TX. Though I am not in town to enjoy the opening weekend myself, I recommend a visit to this fun and fabulous exhibition if you are around.

Annual "Five x Seven" exhibit and fundraiser

Arthouse at the Jones Center - downtown Austin

Hours: Mon-Tues closed, Wed 12-11 pm, 

Thur-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 12-5 pm

Exhibit runs through June 12

This is my other donated piece in the "Five x Seven" show:

Golden Splinters, L. Daniel, 5 x 7

Golden Splinters - 5 x 7 Art Splurge Show

Golden Splinters, L. Daniel, 5 x 7 

This weekend was/is the ever popular "Five x Seven Art Splurge" in Austin. It's a big fundraiser that benefits the educational programs at the Jones Center Arthouse and the above painting is one of my donations. For the second year in a row, I had to miss the big event because I am still in Georgia. I guess it's a small price to pay, but I do love this annual show and party. The exhibit includes hundreds of 5 x 7 artworks of every shape, style, medium and color; and all displayed anonymously. On the first night nothing can be purchased until a buzzer goes off at 9 pm. Each work costs $150 and it's a huge grab fest - competitive art buying at its best. SO MUCH FUN!!!

If you are in Austin, the show is open all weekend.

Hours: Saturday 12-9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm, Mon-Tues closed, Wed 12-11pm.

Exhibition will be up until June 12.

Sneak preview of my second donated piece in case you go

(will post officially tomorrow):

Hill Country Color, L. Daniel, 5 x 7

Five by Seven Art Splurge!!

Untitled, "five by seven" donation, 5 x 7, L. Daniel

Meanwhile, back in Austin, one of my favorite art events of the year took place this weekend (yes, without me!!) The "five by seven art splurge" is an annual fundraiser for the Arthouse at the Jones Center, where artists all donate artwork that measures 5" x 7". There are literally HUNDREDS of small works in all different styles and genres, each for sale at $100. The event is crazy with buzzers and grabbing and great fun is had all around. I was sorry to miss it.

Austin Friends - because of the Arthouse renovations, the exhibit is this weekend only and at an alternate venue: Four Hands Home, 301 Brazos Street. They are open Sunday from 11am - 6pm and admission is free. Stop over and see some great art - you will not be sorry!!!

These are my three donated pieces...