Events!
 

The Mystical World of Kelly Fearing 3/03
The Mystical World of Kelly Fearing: Selections from A Sixty-Year Retrospective opened to the public on March 9.  Mr. Fearing was on hand to present a selection of his works that spans about 60 years.  Thanks again to our wonderful staff, the evening went very well.
 

The Color Blue

On January 21, 2003, in a collaborative effort between the Grace Museum in Abilene, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, and the OJAC in Albany, the OJAC hosted a wonderful dinner and lecture for the public.  Nigel McGilchrist, a British art historian, gave a stimulating presentation on the historical, cultural, geographic and religious significance of the color blue in art from around the world.  Below on the left is a picture of Nigel McGilchrist with the painting from the OJAC's permanent collection entitled "Way Into Blue" by Paul Klee.  This piece was used as a focal point of the lecture.   

 

Visions of the West Collection Opening Night 12/14/02
Visions of the West is the assembly of important art, artifacts and archives collected by J. P. Bryan throughout his 30-year career in the energy industry.  It was a great privilege to hear Mr. Bryan's introduction of his collection at the Old Jail Art Center.  The talk was followed by an excellent dinner catered by Albany's famous Fort Griffin General Merchandise Restaurant.   
 

Thanks to the hard work of the staff, the 2002 Old Jail Art Center Biennial Art Auction was a great event.  The theme this year was "Bowled Over."  Funds raised went to support the acquisitions fund and conservation of the permanent art collection.
Special thanks to Hartsell Ash who was our auctioneer and to the following artists who made unique bowls for the auction: 
John Glick - Michigan
David Diller - Virginia
Mike Magoto - Ohio
Ramond Rains - Ft. Worth
Gary Retherford
Hank Saxe - New Mexico
Pam Summers - Ft. Worth
Carrie Tucker - Abilene
Cathy Walker-Millan - Abilene

Thanks also to Treca Eddington and the Prairie Star in Albany, Tx. for catering such a great meal!