Visual Arts
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Embroidery Artwork and Demonstration at LTCL in January
Local artist and Lake Travis Community Library volunteer Carol van Ginkel will exhibit her embroidery artwork during the month of January. Carol grew up in Pittsburgh where her grandmother introduced her to embroidery. After she got the hang of it, she tried new ideas by searching for images that she wanted to “paint” in threads. Carol enjoys experimenting with various techniques, styles, and materials to create her detailed pieces. All are invited to attend her reception on Sunday, January 12th from 2pm to 3:30pm and demonstration on Sunday, January 19th beginning at 2pm.
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Worldly Watercolors Art Reception and Exhibit
Ben Kuenemann Art Reception – Sunday, December 8th from 2pm to 3:30pm The library will exhibit the travel inspired watercolor paintings of local artist Ben Kuenemann during the month of December. Kuenemann picked up oil painting after his retirement in 1996, when his wife Sylvia encouraged him to take classes. He switched to watercolor in 2001 and has made painting a regular part of his life. Kuenemann has generously offered to auction off the painting The Gapstow Bridge in Central Park NYC with the proceeds going to the library. All are invited to attend his reception on Sunday, December 8th from 2pm to 3:30pm. About the Artist Ben Kuenemann Kuenemann was born in…
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Lakeway Painters Annual Exhibit and Sale
Began in 2002, the Lakeway Painters will honor musical legend Willie Nelson with their annual exhibit and sale on Sunday November 24th from 11am to 3pm at the Hills of Lakeway Country Club located in the Village of The Hills. The show is free to the public. More than 25 local artists will showcase a variety of works including watercolor, mixed media, acrylic and pastel. In addition to the beautiful art from the group’s members, this year many will also display artwork featuring their own unique vision of Austin’s Willie Nelson. The Lakeway Painters gather at 9am weekly on Wednesdays at the Lakeway Activity Center.
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Discover Artistic Nature at Lake Travis Library
The Lake Travis Community Library will display the watercolor and acrylic paintings of artist Penny Jamrack during the month of October. Originally from England, Jamrack moved to Texas in 1977. Jamrack is influenced by the beauty of nature, plants, and animals to create watercolor and acrylic paintings, jewelry, and mosaic pieces. The community is invited to Jamrack’s art reception on Saturday, October 5th from 1:30pm to 3pm and art demonstration on Sunday, October 13th at 1:30pm.
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Art is Everywhere
We are finding art everywhere in Lakeway! Another beautiful sculpture has recently been generously gifted to the City of Lakeway. Join us Monday November 18th at 4:30pm when we celebrate the official unveiling of this monumental cast bronze sculpture “The Game” by acclaimed Californian artist Robert Holmes! It is located in the Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden (map) on Lohmans Crossing across from the Hamilton Greenbelt. Free to the public and refreshments provided. For Directions:
