Hello Respected Artist,

This is an invitation to participate in Petcasso, July 25, 2009! Petcasso is an exciting event that brings awareness of animal welfare issues like the importance of spaying and neutering to our community. Proceeds of the event will go to the Advocates for Animal Welfare, a student organization of the University of Texas Pan American.

We are looking for donations of art depicting animals or art created by animals. These donated pieces of art will be auctioned off during Petcasso!

We are asking you to donate 1-3 pieces of original artwork to our efforts! In return, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping out a student organization and in turn the animals in our community. You’ll also get 2 free tickets to the event.

Theme:

Artwork for Petcasso should depict animals in a caring and humane manner.
Guidelines to submit work for review:

Artwork (1-3 pieces) should be originals and not copies of existing work.

Artwork should be ready to hang, framed or unframed.

Ideal size for work is 16″ x 20″, on canvas or matted paper, no posterboard.

We are accepting the following media:

Paintings

Drawings

Mixed Media

Prints

Please include, materials, dimensions and/or a brief synopsis of your submissions.

Deadline for submission is July 20, 2009.

Submit your name, address, phone number and email address with all submissions.

Please, let us know if you’ll be participating. If you have any questions about submitting, please e-mail or call as soon as possible.

We sincerely thank you for your time and attention,

Omar I. Rodriguez & Dawn Haughey
1301-B North Main Street

McAllen, Texas 78539

(956) 207-0940

manichaus@gmail.com

Art Classes for kid 4-7 from 2-3:30pm!  Tuesday through Friday.
Art Classes for big kids 8-13 from 4-5:30pm!  Tuesday through Friday.
Knitting Classes 2-3:30pm!  Tuesday through Friday.
Sewing Workshops each Thursday 6-8pm!

All classes $20 per person, materials included. Call for details: 618-5770!

“Flip In & Flip Out” a group Exhibit of skateboard decks at ManicHaus, June 5-19, 2009.

MAY 26, 2009 — McAllen, TX:  ManicHaus, Modern Art Space,  and Roots Skateboard Shop, is proud to present “Flip In & Flip Out,” a group exhibition of hand painted and designed skateboard decks will be on view at ManicHaus in McAllen, from June 5 to 19, 2009.  A reception will be held during 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 5, 2009. ManicHaus is located at 1301-B, North Main Street in McAllen.  Admission is free.

Over 15 artists will be featured including (subject to change): JUMA skateboards, Carl Vestweber, Chris Jaramillo (Dr. Boom), Paul Valadez, Brian Wedgworth, Oscar Alvarez, Cande Aguilar, Eloy Rodriguez, Chad Farris, Wendy Gilbert, Kris Ohlinger, Omar Isidoro Rodriguez, Danny Cardenas, Dennis Michael Zamarron, Jr., Carlos Everhart, Daniel “hate” Lopez, Adrian Cruz and Adrian Morales.

“Flip In & Flip Out” is co-sponsored by Roots Skateboard Shop and Skateboard Art Gallery located at: 402 North Main Street, McAllen, Texas, 956-821-0125.

Gallery hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 6pm.  Please call 956-207-0940 or e-mail: manichaus@gmail.com for more information.  ManicHaus is a 2008-09 McAllen Arts Council grant recipient.

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Sale begins June 2 and ends June 6.

The much anticipated Hi-Fructose Collection (issues 1-4) is now available at ManicHaus.  Quantities very limited! $39.95

Mark Ryden’s “Tree Show” book (about 12″x 9″)! $40.00 SOLD OUT!

Mark Ryden’s “Tree Show” postcards (15 card set, 5″ x 7″) $12.95

There will be a knitting class this Saturday, May 23 at ManicHaus, Modern Art Space.

The class will go over the basics of knitting and get you started on a fun and profitable skill!

Class time: 12 Noon to 3pm

Cost: $20 per person, Ages 7+

Materials: yarn and needles will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials.

©2009 Jesus De La Rosa

UTOPIA is a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Jesus De La Rosa that explore place through imagined landscapes. The idea of migration of peoples, particles, and animals is represented through the black rosette designs, which travel, hide, rest, and are sometimes totally absent throughout the paintings. Jesus’ work demonstrates a personal and unique relationship between abstraction and landscape, culminating through luminous surfaces of acrylic paint and a wide variety of media. He layers and carves back into these rich crusts, revealing a personal history that records the individual journey and repose of the works themselves.

Born in Weslaco Texas, he lives in South Texas and is an Assistant Professor of Art at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

OPENING May 1st during
McAllen Artwalk, 6-10PM
On View through May 22, 2009