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"Untitled (Heads)" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
One of my most recent works has found a new home already. My painting, "Untitled (Heads)," sold while at Wally Workman Gallery's 30th Anniversary exhibit in Austin. The show is still up, so if you've missed it (or would like to go again!) there is still time to see it. The exhibit ends September 4th and gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. I should also mention that two more of my recent works are also in this exhibit- "The Wild West" and "Survival of the Fittest." So if you're in the area, be sure to get a look at these in person since photos can never do the art justice. For more information, visit www.WallyWorkmanGallery.com. And if you would like to see my entire portfolio, visit www.AmyGuidry.com.
Homecoming
"Everything's Coming Up Roses" by Amy Guidry; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
Yes, I know that titling this "Homecoming" conjures up thoughts of football and brightly colored taffeta. However, that's not the type of homecoming I'm referring to. I'm exhibiting in the "Where Are They Now" exhibit at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall in Slidell, Louisiana. I was a student in the Talented Art Program during my junior high and high school days in St. Tammany Parish, so as an arts professional, I have been invited back to take part of their exhibit. The Times Picayune recently posted an article about the show, featuring one of my paintings- the direct link - www.nola.com. (Though it was too late to correct this for the papers, my work was featured on MTV's Real World: Hollywood, not New Orleans.) Opening night will be this Friday- August 27th from 7-9pm. The exhibit will remain up through September 25th at City Hall.
I also found out that the Slidell Commission on the Arts has selected my work to be featured in a solo exhibition in the 2011-2012 cultural season. The exhibit will take place at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall. I'll be sure to post more details closer to time. More information regarding shows can be found at www.AmyGuidry.com. You can also sign up for my newsletter on the Contact page of my site.
Wally Workman Opening
As promised, here is my second post for the day. I was recently at the Wally Workman Gallery 30th Anniversary exhibit opening. It was packed, to say the least. Luckily, there were a few moments to get some photos (you pretty much have to wait until the crowd clears and then jump in with the camera). So here are a few photos for those of you that couldn't make it. (Though there is still ample time since the exhibit is up through September 4th.) Actually, I would recommend that anyone at the opening come back for a second look. It is very difficult to get a good view of the art when it's that crowded. One woman told me she felt claustrophobic! All in all, great show and should not be missed.
Oh, and for more photos from the 30th Anniversary exhibit, check out Michael Barnes's post on Austin360.com. I am featured in one of the photos from the opening- here is the direct link- www.Austin360.com. And to view more of my work, visit www.AmyGuidry.com.
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- Artist Amy Guidry with her work at Wally Workman Gallery
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- Viewers at the 30th Anniversary exhibit
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- Artist Amy Guidry with Rachel Haggerty, Assistant Director of Wally Workman Gallery
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- Live music at the 30th Anniversary exhibit, Wally Workman Gallery
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- Viewers at the 30th Anniversary exhibit opening
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- Installation view of Amy Guidry’s paintings at Wally Workman Gallery
2010 Art Melt
Just a quick post this evening... sorry about that. Lots going on, which means I will have more to share soon. My work is currently on exhibit in the 2010 Art Melt at the Louisiana State Museum. As mentioned previously, the jurors for this year's exhibit were Andrea Pollan, Executive Director of The Curator's Office in Washington, D.C.; Denny Mecham, Executive Director of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum in Biloxi, MS; and Paul Dean, Associate Professor at the LSU School of Art. The exhibit is up through August 28th. So here are a few photos from the preview party...
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- Artist Amy Guidry with juror Andrea Pollan, Director of The Curator’s Office
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- Viewers at the 2010 Art Melt, Louisiana State Museum
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- Amy Guidry with co-exhibiting artist Ralph Bourque
Another bit of news to mention- Avi Abrams of Dark Roasted Blend recently featured my work as part of their Surreal Art Update. It can be found under the page "Schizophrenic Episode Simulation." View it at Dark Roasted Blend. And to view more of my work, be sure to visit www.AmyGuidry.com.
Coming this Summer
"The Black Plague" exhibit at The Congregation Gallery
I have two shows coming up, well, one is this weekend (!!) and the other will be next month. I was delighted to know that my work was selected for The Black Plague exhibit at The Congregation Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. There is a rather impressive line-up of artists including Chris Peters, Buddy Nestor, and Karl Persson. The show opens this Saturday, July 24th at The Congregation Gallery from 9-12pm.
Next month's show will be at the Alexandria Museum of Art. I submitted for their 23rd September Competition and just received the good news yesterday. The juror for this year's event is Kelli Scott Kelley. Ms. Kelley is an accomplished artist (I'm a fan of hers, so I really wanted to enter this show!) and a professor at LSU, Louisiana State University. There will be an opening reception and juror's talk on August 27th from 6:30-8:30pm. The exhibit will be up through October 2nd.
If you would like a full list of my current and upcoming events as well as new work, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. The newsletter is sent monthly and I can promise that your email will not be shared with anyone (so you won't receive any spam!). You can sign up on the contact page of my website- www.amyguidry.com/contact.htm or send me an email.
Goings On
"Untitled (Heads)" by Amy Guidry; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
Many probably view summer as a time for a break... eventually I may get to that point. I've been switching gears from one show to the next and have a few blog appearances. And I've sold two older works that were the "last of their kind," so to speak. If you've been following along, you may recall that I've just wrapped up a show with the Schepis Museum. I have three more events coming up, though, and they are right around the corner. First, my work will be in the 2010 Art Melt in Baton Rouge, LA at the Louisiana State Museum (July 15th is the Preview show). Next up is the 30th Anniversary Exhibition at Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, TX (August 7th from 6-8pm). Then I will have work in the "Hot August Night" event at The Oak Street Gallery in Hammond, LA (August 20th from 6-10pm).
My work has recently been featured on several blogs and I recently did an interview for Innsmouth Free Press which will be up in August. Check out my work on Chainsaws and Jelly at http://www.chainsawsandjelly.com/2010/06/artist-amy-guidry.html and on One Surrealist a Day at http://onesurrealistaday.com/page/85 and Don't Panic at http://sputniked.tumblr.com/post/704226904/untitled-heads. And be sure to check out my work on my website at www.AmyGuidry.com.
Party Pics
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- Exhibit curator Colin Miller’s speech for the Forum for Equality
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- Amy Guidry with co-exhibiting artist Stephanie Patton
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- Installation shot of my work
I wanted to share some photos from my night at the Forum for Equality exhibit. The Lafayette chapter of the Forum for Equality held a group exhibition- "Fight for Your Rights" at The Alamo. I was honored to be invited to participate for such a great cause. The exhibit coincided with the Forum's event to get the public involved in the fight for equal rights and support the LGBT community. For more information on the Forum for Equality, visit their website at www.ForumforEquality.com. There was a great turnout for the show, lots of support, and a lot of fun. I have a few photos posted here but more can be found under the events section of my website at www.AmyGuidry.com.
Art Melt 2010
"Fragility" by Amy Guidry; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
I received news the other day that my work was selected for this year's Art Melt in Baton Rouge. So looks like my new work is going to get some more exposure! The 2010 Art Melt will be held at a new venue this year- the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge, LA. The jurors for this year's exhibit were Andrea Pollan, the Executive Director of the Curator's Office in Washington D.C; Denny Mecham, the Executive Director of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi; and Paul Dean, Associate Professor at the LSU School of Art in Baton Rouge, LA. The exhibit will open July 16th and remain up through August 28th. There will be a preview party on July 15th from 6:30-10pm.
For more information, check out their website at www.ArtMelt.org. And for more information on my work and to view my portfolio, visit www.AmyGuidry.com.
Fight for Your Rights
I was recently asked to participate in the Forum for Equality's "Fight for Your Rights" exhibit. The opportunity sort of popped up, as that happens sometimes with exhibits, and luckily I had work available to show. The group exhibition features work by local (Louisiana) artists supporting LGBT equality. In addition to the art, there will be food, wine, and music. And it's all for a good cause, with 40% of the proceeds going to the Forum for Equality. The Forum For Equality "is a statewide civil rights organization dedicated to the establishment of a society free from discrimination and to the support of good government."
Where you need to be: The Alamo (downtown Lafayette); When: Friday, June 25; Time: 8-11:30pm. See you there!
Currently Showing
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- The Schepis Museum, Columbia, LA
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- Artist Amy Guidry with Schepis Museum Curator Jane Meredith
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- Installation view
Here's a taste of my event photos from my show at the Schepis Museum in Columbia, LA. More on my events section of my website www.AmyGuidry.com. The show is a solo exhibit of my "New Realm" series and is up now through the end of June, so be sure to stop by if you are in the area. The News Star, the Monroe local newspaper, also ran a short article about the show. Read the article online at http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20100528/LIFESTYLE/5280303.
