2019 AVAFEST EXHIBITS

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2021 AVAFEST EXHIBITS

AVAFEST 2019 featured 17 Art Exhibits throughout the city of Austin Texas. All of the art exhibited was created by veterans and or veterans family members. Veterans art was recieved from more than 10 different states because AVAFEST is a national art festival. Art Sparks Texas and curator April Sullivan did a great job.

AVAFEST 2021 will see the city of Austin Department of Museums and Cultural Centers take over the curation of the art for all city of Austin facilities. This is exciting news. We are working to insure that every veteran who wants to participate as an artist will find a space for their art by bringing in new innovations for AVAFEST 2021 exhibits. We plan to also offer an ONLINE GALLERY and a Veterans Artist ART WALK that can hold countless pieces of art. Below is a list of the Art exhibits created for AVAFEST 2019.

ART EXHIBITIONS

I Am Not Invisible

In partnership with Texas Veterans Commission
September 23 - December 20, 2019
Bass Concert Hall
University of Texas at Austin
2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX
Thirty portraits of Texas Women Veterans in the first floor gallery.

King Tako & Hung Up

October 4 - 20, 2019
Reception: October 19th 4-7:30 pm
The Vortex Butterfly Bar and Pony Shed
2307 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
Artwork by Jean Paul Mejia in the Butterfly Bar and an installation piece by Cat Chiu Phillips in the Pony Shed.

Artists:
jean paul mejia “king tako”
cat chiu phillips

Abstractions of AVAFest &
Barong Hazmat Suits

October 4 - December 14, 2019
Receptions: Friday, October 4th 6-8 pm &
Friday, October 25th 6-8 pm
Asian American Resource Center
8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754
Abstract works of art by Veteran artists in the back hall gallery as well as an installation piece by family member Cat Chiu Phillips in the front case.

artists:
lynn Berry
elise maynor
cat chiu phillips
amanda saint claire
douglas shaw elder
Nick watson

Heroes Around Me
Children’s Exhibit

In Partnership with Texas PTA Reflections
October 12 - November 15, 2019
Reception: Saturday, October 12th 12-5 pm
During the AVAFest Opening Ceremony
Austin AISD Performing Arts Center, Corral Gallery
1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Visual art, photography, and literary art on display by children K-12 in partnership with the Texas PTA Reflections program with the theme “Heroes Around Me”. Also, a loop of dance, film, and music. Regular viewing hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (last entry at 6:00 p.m.)

Family Strong

October 12 - December 14, 2019
Opening Reception: October 24th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Dougherty Arts Center East Gallery
1110 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Artwork by family members of Veterans.

artists:
kathleen burnside
sharon loy anderson
shemaine lozano hernandez
torrie rebuck
kimberly saltiel

Warrior Portraits

October 17 - November 17, 2019
Opening Reception: October 17th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
Portraits of soldiers and warriors by Veterans and their family members.

artists:
juanita cole towery
kristin plumb
tiffany steiner
glenn towery

AVAFEST at ACC

October 17 - November 18, 2019
Reception: November 8th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Austin Community College Highland Campus Veteran Service Center
6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78752
Artwork by Veterans and their family members.

artists:
joseph godina
elise maynor
terry mcdowell
franklin mendez
amelia templeton
cody vance
nick watson

AVAFest at Old Bakery

October 18 - November 20, 2019
Reception: November 1st
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old Bakery and Emporium
1006 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
An exhibition of artwork by Veterans ages 55 and older.

artists:
dan strange
patrick fleming
john garland
franklin mendez
Wayne l stevens

Dia De Los Muertos Veteran Altars

October 18 - November 30, 2019
Opening Reception: October 18th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Community Gallery
600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701
Altars honoring our Latino Veterans.

Art From the Streets

October 19 - November 11, 2019
Opening Reception: October 19th
6:00 - 9:00 pm
CAMIBA Art Gallery
6448 Hwy 290 E, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78723
An exhibition featuring artwork by Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Artists:

Melissa craig

matthew gant

marcus abeli

john curran

larry williams

jefferson bright

david schumaker

edward weaver

Honoring Veterans

November 11 - 18, 2019
Reception: AVAFest Closing Ceremony on the South Steps
November 16th 10:30 am - Noon
Texas State Capitol Ground Floor Rotunda
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Artwork by Veterans and family members.

artists:
peter Buotte
doug cherney
keith daugherty
carol gonzales
jerry sargent
glenn towery