Williamson County Art Guild First Friday Art Opening
Williamson County Art Guild Gallery at 708 So. Rock Street will kick off the new year at its First Friday Art Opening and Artist Reception on Friday, January 3 from 5-7 p.m. The Gallery artists will be showcasing new art throughout the Gallery and Patricia Turner will be honored as Artist of the Month. Everyone is invited for art, refreshments and friendly folks.
Artist of the Month: Patricia Turner:
Patricia Turner is a Texas-based abstract and mixed-media artist with three decades of professional experience. Patricia’s artistic journey has been marked by solo exhibitions at notable venues like The Vineyard at Florence, Andiamo Ristorante, Austin Home Systems and 2020 Scratch Kitchen. She has also showcased her work in group exhibitions, including the 570 Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA and the Gallery of Salons, Austin. Patricia’s work may be found in private collections across cities such as Austin, Georgetown, Houston, and Los Angeles, as well as in Arizona, New York, and Washington, DC. Her artistic foundation includes education from institutions like the University of Houston and the University of Texas, reflecting her dedication to evolving her craft. Patricia’s large and small abstract and mixed media artworks invite viewers to engage with her distinct visual language, built over years of creative, intuitive exploration. Patricia is honored to be a Williamson County Art Guild Member
Framer’s Gallery, 610 S. Main Street: Jan 2 – 30, 2025
The Human Condition
Artists will explore themes related to their own personal journey and/or personal experiences, and will focus onthemes such as joy, sorrow, metamorphosis, conflict, solitude, contentment, creativity, etc.
Mesquite Creek Outfitters hosts a WCAG solo show by Linda Campbell through January 6. (Photos attached)
From Linda: “Painting makes me happy and I hope others find the same happiness within my canvases.” “I have always been an artist at heart. Life got in the way and I didn’t have a chance to paint for many years. Now I have time to concentrate on my art. In high school I won my first art contest and from then on I thought this was something I really wanted to do. However, life changed direction. For the next many years I practiced a form of art as a hairdresser. Upon retirement I was finally able to pursue my dream of doing art. I have been blessed with the chance to study with incredible teachers who have pushed me to sharpen my skills in every aspect. My most important lesson I have learned is that ‘practice makes perfect.’ I have come to realize there isn’t any other way to achieve one’s full artistic potential except through hours of hard work. Through all the ups and downs in learning this craft, I have come to the decision that I love every minute of it!”
Linda is active in the Sun City Visual Arts Group and exhibits in Sun City venues, St. David’s Hospital, Baca Center and Williamson County Jester Center. She is also a member of the Baca Center and Williamson County Art Guild.
Awards in VAC: 2023 1st Landscape/Best of Show; 2023 1st Portrait/People’s Choice; 2021 1st Still Life/People’s Choice, 1st Portrait; 2019 3rd Portraits, 2018 1st Portraits
