Upcoming Exhibitions

Cell Series featured artist: Carol Benson
September 29th – January 20th 2013
Benson’s paintings, drawings and sculpture utilize recognizable imagery which she uses as metaphors. House and bowl forms symbolize containment, security, and fortitude.
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Gene Owens - Modern Vision
September 29th – January 20th 2013
If any artist truly merits the description of “master of the mediums of sculpture” or even “living legend” it would be Fort Worth native Gene Owens. The Old Jail Art Center will present unexplored aspects of Owens’ oeuvre—bringing new insights into the work of this versatile artist.
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Cell Series featured artist: Justin Boyd
June 2nd – September 23rd 2012
Whether an installation exploring the American highway Route 66 or singular works such as hissing and buzzing sentinels challenging passage to a public entrance-Boyd's creations challenge the viewer both intellectually and physically.
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Two Women Look West: Photographs of King Ranch by Helen C. Kleberg and Toni Frissell
June 2nd – September 23rd 2012
This exhibition offers the public an unprecedented view of King Ranch as observed by these two women. It is a rare opportunity to view Kleberg´s intimate photographs and Frissell´s iconic and dramatic photographs of King Ranch placed in the context of one another's work.
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The Aztec Theatre: From the Archives
February 4th – May 20th 2012
The Aztec Theatre, located on Main Street in Albany, Texas, was built in 1927 by Frank Whitney at a time when movies were still silent and an orchestra pit had to be constructed below the screen for the required piano.
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Cell Series featured artist: Bill Davenport
February 4th – May 20th 2012
Davenport creates substantial looking objects from common materials such as latex house paint and Styrofoam. Objects created range from an oversized cuckoo clock, wagon wheel, and treasure chest to massive rafter beams installed to appear as the interior room of a Tudor mansion.
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