- Julia Dailey
It’s January in East Texas!
Looking forward: January’s promising events in East Texas! Welcome to 2020! Etx creatives is excited for the new opportunities 2020 has in store for East Texas, and we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the amazing fellowship and contributions our followers and friends made in 2019. East Texas has many new projects lined up this year in the arts, and plenty of events for creatives to take advantage of. Across the nation many individuals participate in a New Year’s Resolution, I know I do. This year, instead of vowing to lose 10 pounds, clean up my diet or save up money, I am dedicating my resolution to promoting the arts in East Texas. I am unsure how I am going to achieve this yet, but I find it fitting to dedicate, volunteer or promote, in some way, at least two creative events this year that feed my soul. Please consider doing something creative, artistic or musical for you community and share your art resolution with us on our website: https://www.etxcreatives.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etxcreatives/, or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etxcreatives/?hl=en!
Need inspiration? Check out Debbie Cannatella’s story at artistoftexas.org. Cannatella “helped the city of Tyler, Tx design and open the city’s first fine arts gallery, Gallery Main Street. She also helped organize the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition.” See the rest of her story at https://artistsoftexas.org/texas-art-blog/2015/1/2/meet-texas-artist-debbie-cannatella?rq=Tyler
It is important to remember that resources from other communities, states and countries are easily accessible to us via the World Wide Web. Use it for the resource it is, but I caution you not to rely on it! Think critically and share you discoveries with etx creatives so we can create a dynamic and educational community together! This month take take to check out Artwork Archive’s post, “Why Artists Fail at New Year’s Resolutions.” While it is geared to Fine Artists, the post can be reflective for general creatives, musicians and writers.
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/why-artists-fail-at-new-year-s-resolutions
Before you continue to January’s Monthly Planner, take a moment to ‘save the date’ for etx creative’s Music, poetry, and special exhibition opening, "Drawing a Line from Your Place to Mine" is juried by Wesley Berg, artist and Assistant Professor of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Time & Location
Jan 18, 2020, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWorkHub, 7922 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703, USA
Register for early bird pricing here:
https://www.etxcreatives.com/event-details/drawing-a-line-from-your-place-to-mine-art-music-poetry
Your etx creatives Monthly Planner: January
Literature:
PLAN AHEAD! May 2, 2020
3rd Annual Festival of Books
Winnsboro, Texas
winnsboro.bookfestival.network
PLAN AHEAD! Apr 25, 2020
Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization
2020 Time to Write Conference
The Jeffersonian Institute, Jefferson, Texas
Music:
Jan 6, 2020
Rolling Waves of Scotland
Fine Arts at First Presbyterian, Tyler, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/1115401831999539/
Jan 9, 2020
ETX Brewing Co.
UT Tyler Jazz’s Monthly Community Jazz Jam
Downtown, Tyler, Texas
https://eguidemagazine.com/calendar/#event=31070689&instance=20200109190000
Jan 10, 2020
Quitman Public Library
2nd Friday Acoustic Jam Circle
Quitman, Texas
https://events.time.ly/l1natcv?event=30845437&instance=20200110180000
Jan 18, 2020
Winnsboro Center for the Arts
Eliza Gilkyson on the Bowery Stage
Winnsboro, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/359046058066594/
Jan 25, 2020
East Texas Symphony Orchestra
Brahm’s First Piano Concerto
UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler, Texas
https://etso.org/events/brahms-first-piano-concerto
Jan 25, 2020
Liberty Hall Theater
Robert Ellis: Texas Piano Man with Special Guest Jamie McDell
Downtown, Tyler, Texas
Jan 10, 2020
Longview Public Library
Sounds & Stacks: Hungrytown
Longview, Texas
Questions, please call (903) 237-1346 to speak with Leah.
https://www.facebook.com/events/469341723770308/
Dance:
Jan 30, 2020
ARTrageous Studios & Initiative
Smith County Social Dance Society
Lindale, Texas
http://www.artswithamission.com/scsds/
Theater:
Jan 17, 2020
ArtsView Children’s Theatre
ArtsView’s Got Talent Performance
Longview, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/853197205114444/
Jan 21, 2020
Angelina Arts Alliance
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Lufkin, Texas
https://www.angelinaarts.org/performing-arts-series/ladysmith-black-mambazo/
Jan 27-28, 2020
Tyler Civic Theatre
AUDITIONS for the Mark Twain Show
Looking for 3 cast members!
https://tylercivictheatre.com/calendar/
Fine Art:
Jan 8, 2020
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
ABC Art Group
Longview, Texas
https://www.lmfa.org/artworks/art-groups/
Jan 10, 2020
Showcasing East Texas Artists
Gold Leaf Art Gallery & Frame Shop, Tyler, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/843239446107683/
Jan 25, 2020
211 Gallery – Local Art Gallery & Studio
Days of Old
Athens, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/290069734975856/
PLAN AHEAD! Feb 21, 2020
KilGogh Arts Festival
Kilgore, Texas
https://www.kilgoremainstreet.com/artist-information
Creative – Fun – Informative:
Jan 24, 2020
Tyler Rose Garden Center
24th Annual Gem and Jewelry Show
Tyler, Texas
Jan 18, 2020
Art, Music & Poetry – Drawing a Line from Your Place to Mine
WorkHub, Tyler, Texas
Jan 9, 2020
Tyler Public Library
Talking Tales
Tyler, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/470160263836863/?event_time_id=470160277170195
Make sure to check out the Edom Art Emporium for fun 2020 events!
Continue to check back with us each month. As we grow so will the list of events! Together we can make East Texas a fine arts district to rival any metropolitan area.
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