Join Spacetaker and Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts for a free seminar on the Right of Publicity led by attorney Keith Jaasma. The right of publicity protects individuals from having their names or likeness appropriated for commercial or other valuable purposes without compensation.
Learn when and how you can use an image of famous and non-famous people in your art, what is fair use, what are the limitations on using the names and images of individuals for commercial purposes, and the extent to which promoters can use names or images to promote an artist’s work. In addition, learn how to protect and control the use of your name and work from being used for commercial purposes.
Celebration at Winter Street Studios Showcases Local Art and Celebrity Hat Auction
Houston’s first celebration of local art, music, culinary delights and celebrity hats will take over the eclectic Winter Street Studios on Saturday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. to benefit Houston Greeters. Called The Big Greet, the event includes an art raffle, entertainment, music, food, beverages, plenty of artwork and a gallery of hats donated by notable Houstonians as part of a silent auction.
The Big Greet is a fundraiser for Houston Greeters, a nonprofit organization that provides a free service that connects volunteer Houstonians with visitors and residents interested in experiencing a part of Houston. Entry is $35 per ticket and includes food and beverages donated by St. Arnold’s Brewery, Budweiser and Pura Vida Tequila.
Winter Street Studios, located at 2101 Winter Street, is one of the most exciting work spaces for Houston’s creative community with 87 local artists in 75 art studios. Stroll through the converted furniture factory and visit the open studios to see the various works representing the city’s thriving art community while listening to local musicians.
Sandi Seltzer Bryant, a successful artist and co-chair of The Big Greet, created two original works of art – one available via raffle and one included in the silent auction. Seltzer Bryant’s original creations are acrylic on paper and depict an artistic view of the Houston skyline. “I just went for the gusto of Houston and the energetic spirit of the city,” said Seltzer Bryant. “The skyline, bayous, neighborhoods, freeways and green spaces are the elements I reflect in the paintings. My artwork is a celebration of the city’s spirit and beauty, and the good work of Houston Greeters.”
Raffle tickets for the artwork cost $100, with discounts for multiple tickets, and are available online at www.houstongreeters.org and at the event where the drawing will take place.
Event Co-Chair Michele LaRocco, founder of 360 Degrees of Art, says The Big Greet is a very special type of event. “This is an opportunity to experience Houston’s art community, enjoy the best of local entertainment, and bid on some fantastic hats from well-known Houstonians like Barbara Bush, graffiti artist Gonzo 247, Joanne Herring Davis, former Houston Astros Jose Cruz or Maria Todd of Mix 96.5,” said LaRocco.
The donated hats are part of Hats Off To Houston!, a celebrity online hat auction that started in December on eBay and will conclude with The Big Greet. “Hats Off To Houston! was generated by the idea that so many people ‘tip their hat’ figuratively to Houston Greeters in recognition of how volunteer Greeters familiarize people with the city’s vast experiences and offerings. Celebrated photographer Danny Clark will display a gallery of portrait photographs of the notable Houstonians who donated stylish and autographed hats.
Houston Mayor Annise Parker donated a straw rancher’s hat to the event and calls Houston Greeters a shining star in the city. “Houston Greeters is a true extension of our positive reputation as an international city with gracious and friendly people.” LaRocco said there has been a terrific response to Hats Off To Houston! “Now, we look forward to hosting a large crowd at The Big Greet.”
WHAT: Houston Greeters “The Big Greet”
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 5, 6 pm
WHERE: Winter Street Studios – 2101 Winter Street – Houston, TX 77007
WHO: Co-Chair Sandi Seltzer Bryant, Contemporary Artist and Co-Chair Michele LaRocco, Founder and Managing Director 360 Degrees of Art
COST: $35 per ticket; to purchase tickets visit www.houstongreeters.org or tickets are also available at the door
Houston Greeters is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2005 to enrich visitors’ experiences by connecting them one-on-one with volunteer Greeters who share their knowledge of, and passion for the Houston region. For more information, visit the Web site at www.HoustonGreeters.org. Houston Greeters is part of the international Global Greeters Network, a voluntary association of independent welcoming programs around the world.
It is my pleasure to invite you to our first celebration of Hats Off To Houston! The event co-chairs are Sandi Seltzer Bryant and Michele LaRocco. Attached is an electronic invitation. I look forward to seeing you at the Hotel Icon on December 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Our online auction begins Monday, November 15 at noon. Many notable Houstonians have tossed their hat into the first online celebrity hat auction called Hats Off To Houston! to raise funds for Houston Greeters. President George H. Bush, Barbara Bush, Mayor Annise Parker, County Judge Ed Emmett, Yao Ming, Bob McNair, Roy Cullen, James Baker III, Carolyn Farb, Lyle Lovett and Chloe Dao are among the donors to the first-ever eBay auction of stylish and autographed hats that showcase the enthusiasm and diversity of the city. Weekly updates will be made to the auction through the end of January, 2011. Search Houston Greeters on eBay.
Save the date February 5th for The Big Greet at Winter Street Studios! And don’t forget to visit eBay to bid on these great hats and insider experiences, retweet and become a “fan” of the Houston Greeters on Facebook.
“The body of work created for THE MATHEMATICIAN is driven conceptually by a set of rediscovered mathematical principles common within the structure of most religions and philosophies. It was created as a group of paintings, male and female, born of a single entity. It is my hope to create a body of work that explores, rediscovers and shares the common aspects of of all human beings.” — J. Antonio Farfan
THE MATHEMATICIAN
Opening Artist Reception
Saturday, November 6, 2010
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Exhibition running through the end of November 2010
Bering Art Collective • 805 Rhode Place • Houston, Texas 77019 • (713) 524-1010
In line with our mission of community involvement, 360 Degrees of Art will be hosting its second “Pop-Up” art show benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters in honor of their 60th Anniversary. Big Brothers Big Sisters will receive 10 percent of the proceeds from all art and vendor sales. In addition to the gallery-quality art on display, 360 Degrees of Art has arranged for the Fusion Pita Truck and Frosted Betty Cupcake Truck to participate in the event.
Please join us Saturday October 16 from 6-9 at Bubbles Car Wash on Washington Avenue! (3522 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007)
No matter how big or elegant, a traditional art gallery is nothing more than a series of white walls. Yet when we allow ourselves to break free from the traditional concept of what a gallery ‘must’ be, and instead open ourselves up to what a gallery could be, we understand that any borrowed space is capable of being a place to experience art.
Please join us Friday September 10th at Saks Fifth Avenue for Fashion Night Out and the launching of our new series of Pop Up Art Shows in borrowed spaces!
Portions of the proceeds will be donated to Children’s Assessment Center of Houston. For more information on the charity and the amazing work they do, please visit http://www.cachouston.org/
Nicola Parente’s exhibition at the Manuel Felguerez Abstract Art Museum in Zacatecas Mexico, will run December 9, 2011 through March 9, 2012. This exhibition titled “Al Borde del Despertar” (“Edge of Awakening”) will feature 30 large scale abstract paintings.
According to Parente, “Art is a venture into worlds that are … Read more
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Join Spacetaker and Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts for a free seminar on the Right of Publicity led by attorney Keith Jaasma. The right of publicity protects individuals from having their names or likeness appropriated for commercial or other valuable purposes without compensation.
