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A Message From Frank …

February 4, 2013 in art, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, Illustration, Kettle Art, non-profits, paintings, photography, Sculpture, sketches | Leave a comment

Kettle Art opened in November of 2005 with the intent of reviving a neighborhood in decline. In bringing the Deep Ellum area ‘back to it’s roots’ the gallery also offered countless Texas based artists a place to show. With an ‘inclusive as opposed to exclusive’ attitude, uncommon in most galleries at the time, the overall mission has been achieved.

Kettle Art, in it’s present location, will be closing in late spring. We see this as a great opportunity for expansion of ideas and creativity to benefit our community.

Our concluding schedule at 2714 Elm is as follows:

February 9, 2013 – For the Love of Kettle – One night Only!
Opens February 16 – For the Love of Artists – Feb. 23, 2013
Opens March 7 – Derek Rankins The Part & the Whole (Thesis Show) – Mar. 23
Opens March 28 – Justin Terveen – April 13
Opens April 18 – Past Present & Future (a gallery retrospect) – May 4.

This can be seen as the end of an era but may also be viewed as a new beginning. News of our relocation will come once the dust has settled. Please rest assured this is a giant step forward.

Frank Campagna

Read the following Pegasus News article for details:

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2013/feb/03/kettle-art-deep-ellum-closing/
Over the years Kettle has received:

Five ‘Readers Choice’ awards for Best Art Gallery in the Dallas Observer‘s annual ‘Best of Dallas’ issue, losing only twice to the Dallas Museum of Art.

Three, top five placements of North Texas galleries on the WFAA A-List, coming in at #5 in 2009, #2 in 2010 and #1 in 2011.

National publications mentions include: USA Today, Art News, Juxtapoz, Twisted South and most recently in Art Places in America.

Richard Ross – “The Narrative” – Coming August 23, 2012

August 15, 2012 in art, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, Illustration, Kettle Art, paintings, Richard Ross, Sculpture, sketches, The Narrative | Leave a comment

“The road to the store” is a simple incomplete sentence that Richard Ross kept typing over and over while sitting alone in a cubicle somewhere lost in a postmodern work place.

Why did he type it?

What did it mean?

It seemed an easy statement that flowed as he typed. At first, it had no meaning at all. It was just the words; “the road to the store”, “the road to the store”. Over and over, he typed them.

“The road to the store”.

What could that mean?

We go to the store to get what we want, and need.

As in life, we work towards something; some end that we want, need, or hope to accomplish.

In life, we are on a road to a store.

Artist Reception, August 23rd from 7-10pm.

Don’t miss this.

“For The Love Of The Artists”

February 22, 2012 in art, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, drawings, For The Love Of The Artists, Kettle Art, paintings, photography, Sculpture | Leave a comment

This show similar in name to the our last exhibit ‘For the Love of Kettle’. In fact, it’s only open to those artists who participated in ‘For the Love of Kettle’. What makes ‘For The Love Of The Artists’ different, is that it’s our way of saying thank you to them.

With this idea, we’re going 100% against the grain of any successful business. 100% of the sales will go back directly to the artist. Yes, it’s a crazy concept, but we’re aware first hand that artists are constantly asked (and usually deliver) for donations to various causes. How often do any of these recipients give back anything more than a thank you when it’s all said and done?

So there you go. That’s what we’re up to next, and we’re giving it a shot. With any luck, those who have asked a favor of these artists (the poorest group of philanthropists) will consider a bit of a payback.

Frank

“ArtHash Open Salon” – January 14th, 2012 – The Work

January 18, 2012 in art, ArtHash, ArtHash Open Salon, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, drawings, Kettle Art, paintings, photography, pictures, Sculpture | Leave a comment

: Christian Millet – Surrogates

: Sonia Semone – Kleetus and the Peppermint Schnapps

: Brett Dyer – Fire of Desire

: Zerep Egroj

: Levi Leddy

: Jeremy McKane – Lights Over Marfa

: Jack Sheely – Girl Smiling

: Allison Jardine – Discarded

: Iris Candelaria – Blue Daze

: Mike Salcido – Unknown

: Scott Shobin – Orange Crush

: Kevin Kunreuther – Opticalities #748

: Johanna Roffino-Hulsey – Viva El Arte

: Snow White – Macy’s Parade Still

: Quincy Wakefield – Patches

: Melissa Wertz

: Judith Seay – 15 Minutes

: Bernardo Cantu – Temple of Chalupes

: Lisa Horlander – Rainy Meadow

: Cigi Ingram – CowNoCopia

: Andrea Davis – Zephyr

: Richard Ross – The Narrative in Unharvested Fields

: Ricardo Paniagua – Picasso’s Lost Tropical Toucan

: Gina Marie Dunn – Big as the Sky

: Brian A Crawford – “139″

: Teri Lueders – The Scorching

: Jacque Forsher – She Went into the Deep End

: Kevin Obregon – First World Receipts Third World Payment

: Luis Fernando Camacho – Perverted Minds Think Alike

: Frank Tringali – I Want to be a Sex Symbol on My Own Terms

: Linda Bourgault

: Andy Morris

: Jacqueline Marchioni

: Camille Green – Tribute to In Rainbows

: Chad Evans – Shanty #13

: Brad Albright – Lava

: Fannie Brito

: Carolyn Collins – Raven 2

: Liz London

: Nix Johnson – It Beats for You

: Roy E Vance – Finding Balance

: David Bell – Early Century Angst #6

: Adnan Razvi – Showing Off is the Fools Idea of Glory

: Ross Von Rosenberg – Grrrrrrr

: Michael Francis – Heart Breaker

: JMR – True Alchemy

: Michael Sir Hendry

“ArtHash Open Salon” – January, 14th 2012 – Opening Night

January 16, 2012 in art, ArtHash, ArtHash Open Salon, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, drawings, Kettle Art, paintings, photography, pictures, Sculpture | Leave a comment

Previewing “ArtHash: Open Salon Show”: Kettle Art sits down with artist & “un-curator”, Sonia Semone

January 4, 2012 in art, ArtHash, ArtHash Open Salon, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, drawings, Kettle Art, paintings, photography, pictures, Sculpture | Leave a comment

On Saturday, January 14th, Kettle Art will open its doors for the premiere of “ArtHash: Open Salon”. We sat down with the “un-curator”, Sonia Semone, to learn a bit more about this show.

Intermingled are images of pieces that will be part of this upcoming show by Liz London, Ricardo Paniagua & Michael SirHendrey.

Enjoy.

ArtHash Open Salon Show

Kettle - Just so everyone can get to know you a bit better, Sonia, can you tell is a bit about yourself?

Sonia - Oh goodness, this could be a long answer. The short answer is, I am short, I am from Tyler, and I am down with Art.

Kettle - How long have you been involved in the Dallas art scene? In particular, how did you become involved with Kettle Art?

Sonia - Being from Tyler left me with few possibilities over the years to show my work so I started selling works online on Ebay. I had a nice cushy little business if the truth were told, and then one day the whole thing went dead with a site change they made. The result was obvious — depression. After feeling sorry for myself, I decided to blog. I didn’t know anything about blogging, but I wanted to help artists somehow — and that is how ArtHash was born. I also started a group on Facebook. Now the ArtHash group is a spirited fun group of artists, that not only joke a lot– but help others with art information. It was from this group that a show idea came up. All we needed was a venue and that’s where Richard Ross came in. He said he might be able to help, and he came through with the Kettle Venue. I am most grateful to him and to Kettle for letting us put on a show. The show is going to be kick ass by the way.

Ricardo Paniagua

Kettle - Why did you decide to curate a show at Kettle?

Sonia - I like to say it is “Uncurated” in that no one was told they could not hang work. We took in as many as we thought we could hold. By doing this there will be an unfiltered look at what’s going on in the art world around us.

Kettle - So, the name of the event you are “un-curating” is “ArtHash Open Salon Show”. Where did you get the name? How did you arrive at that title?

Sonia - The Salon in the title refers to the hanging style. It will not be hung in the gallery method. Open means everyone was welcome up until we thought we would run out of space.

Kettle - What is this show about?

Sonia - The show is about artists bringing in work to a great local gallery and putting on something unique, and having fun while doing it. This show is going to be an art party. Who wouldn’t want to come to that?

Liz London

Kettle - What is its theme?

Sonia - The show is open to all mediums and every idea so there is no set theme.

Kettle - Where did you come up with the idea?

Sonia - The idea came when the ArtHash group on Facebook were talking about how it is hard to show work these days. There are so many associated fees and competitions to enter. It was a long post really, but the end result was the thought — why don’t we just have our own show, the way we want to.

Kettle - What was your inspiration?

Sonia - My personal inspiration has been watching all the artists work their asses off every day for their art. I just want to help facilitate that somehow. To try and make something fun that we can all enjoy and be excited about participating in.

Liz London

Kettle - Who are the artists that are represented in this show & can you tell us a bit about a few of them?

Sonia - I want to list them all, because that is what this show is about — everyone, not just one person. Lets see, about them: they rock!

Michael Francis
Michael SirHendrey
Mike Salcido
Nix Johnson
Quincy Wakefield
Renee Vandevere
Ricardo Paniagua
Snow White
Roy E. Vance
Samantha Price Fischer Kyle
Scott Dorn
Scott Shubin
Teri Lueders
Tony Reans
Yarilee Rivera
Zerep Egroj
Sonia Semone
Robb Conover
Paul Pena
Ross von Rosenberg

Kettle - How did you choose them?

Sonia - Everyone that is part of ArtHash was invited for this show. Once we hit around 50 artists we knew that we could not really take anymore for this particular show.

Kettle - What did they have in common (or not) that made you want them all in a show together?

Sonia - We are all part of ArtHash

Liz London

Kettle - Describe what one can expect at the opening of this show.

Sonia - I hope that everyone has a great time. That experience is great all around. You can also expect great art!

Kettle - Is there anything else you might want to say about this upcoming show?

Sonia - Besides the fact that it will be fantastic, not too much else.

Kettle - Do you have any plans to curate a similar show in the future?

Sonia - I definitely have a few tricks up my sleeve. If so, when & where? TBA

Michael SirHendrey

Kettle - Do you have any other shows coming up?

Sonia - I am going to be part of the Alley’s house Incrementum II fundraiser. It will be a great show. I love their model as well- 50% to the charity and 50% to the artists. How can you beat that? Oh– and they gave every one of us a canvas.

Kettle - Where else can one interact with Sonia Semone (online or face-to-face)?

Sonia - ArtHash on the web www.ArtHash.com Or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/119251364773524/

“ArtHash: Open Salon Show”

January 4, 2012 in art, ArtHash, ArtHash Open Salon, artists, Dallas, Deep Ellum, drawings, Kettle Art, paintings, photography, pictures, Sculpture | Leave a comment

ArtHash Open Salon Show

Unfiltered. Uninhibited. Unrated. Kettle Art presents ArtHash Open Salon Show. Opening Reception with the Artists: January 14th 7PM.

When a group of artists began hashing gallery politics and the limitations often presented by juried shows, the artists did what they do best. They stepped outside the lines. They reached outside the box, and they came up with an original idea. An idea to present an unfiltered art display, unlike any other exhibit you’ve experienced.

ArtHash Open Salon Show will not be curated, with expectations of presenting the public with an uninhibited view of what’s really happening in the Local art scene. This display will be unique in the sense that over 50 participating artists will display artwork of their own choosing. There will be nothing blocking the way for you to view fresh, innovative, raw talent. In this day and age where stars are formed by public opinion on venues like youtube, we believe the same applies for the art world. You decide!

Assuming you won’t miss the stuffy gallery scene, this is your chance to see what the artists want you to see. All art will be reasonably priced, allowing the perfect opportunity for the seasoned collector, as well as the first time collector.

If you love art, then step outside the lines with the ArtHash artists and join Kettle Art in experiencing art as it is intended… unabashed, and unbelievably imaginative.

~Graciously Written by Jacque Allen Forsher

Featuring works by:

Adnan Razvi
Alison Jardine
Andrea Davis
Andy Morris
Brian A Crawford
Brett Dyer
Camille Green
Carolyn Collins
Chad Evans
Christian Millet
Cigi Ingram
David A Bell
David Brown
Frank Tringali
Gina Marie Dunn
Iris Candelaria
Jack Sheely
Jacq Chubirka
Jacque Allen Forsher
Jeremy McKane
Jacqueline Colt Marchioni
Johanna Roffino-Hulsey
John Paul Gardner
Junanne Peck
Judith Seay
Kevin Andrew Kunreuther
Kevin Obregon
Leon Sarantos
Levi Leddy
Lilia Estrada
Linda Bourgault
Lisa Rachel Horlander
Liz London
Luis Fernando Camacho
Manuel M. Pecina
Melissa Wertz
Michael SirHendrey
Mike Salcido
Nix Johnson
Quincy Wakefield
Renee Vandevere
Ricardo Paniagua
Snow White
Roy E. Vance
Samantha Price Fischer Kyle
Scott Dorn
Scott Shubin
Teri Lueders
Tony Reans
Yarilee Rivera
Zerep Egroj
Sonia Semone
Robb Conover
Paul Pena