5th Annual ‘12buy12’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space Gallery to Showcase 89 Works from 46 Artists, Dec. 1-21, 2009

Austin, TX, November 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Continuing a tradition from Austin Art Space’s predecessor, Artspoken, the year-old gallery will host the 5th Annual “12buy12” Show. The traditional event is a juried exhibition and sale of art no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches created by artists from Texas, the U.S and around the world. The intent is to present more accessible art appropriate for holiday gift giving, personal enjoyment and newer collectors. The title of the exhibit plays on the dimensional limits and the affordability of the smaller size. And, all works are offered for sale.

This year the exhibit encompasses oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, mixed media and photography from 46 established and emerging artists from around the state and as far away as Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Paris, France. Many of the 89 pieces selected for display were created specifically for the event. The juror for this year’s show was Bill Keese. Mr. Keese is the President of Austin Visual Arts Association, an art scholar and a lifelong patron and promoter of the arts.

Valerie Walden, the manager of the Austin Art Space collective observed, “The ‘12buy12’ show has traditionally been our most popular exhibit. But, this year is particularly remarkable. It’s the largest number of artists we’ve ever presented. And, the variety and quality of the work is striking. It’s a truly professional and entertaining show.”

A preview of all pieces is currently available from the Austin Art Space website. And, a special preview will be held during regular gallery hours on Friday, December 4. All patrons are welcome to attend the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, December 5, 6:00pm-9:00pm with the vast majority of the artists expected to be on hand to discuss their work. The show continues during regular gallery hours throughout the Christmas season, ending on December 21.

The large number of artists and the diversity of their work almost guarantee that patrons can find something that appeals to them. The gallery setting is conducive to appreciating the merits of the individual works of art, and the juried selection process establishes a high standard for inclusion. Historically, hundreds of people attend the reception and exhibit over the three weekends.

About the Artists

Juried works from the following artists are included in the ‘12buy12’ Show:

Kristi Battani
Jessica Baum
Theresa Bayer
Kim Bernson
Vicki Brevell
Joanna Burch
Sharon Byars
Martin Chipperfield
Marc Cooper
Donna Crosby
Sharis DeJaynes
David deLara
Kevin Dunne
Melissa Echavarrea
Suchitra Gautam
Claudia Goodall
Margo Green
Greg Haas
Jude Harzer
Carol Hayman
R. Sterling Heraty
Amy Hillenbrand
Kay Hughes
Laura Hutcheson
Angela Cazel Jahn
Betty Jameson
Peter Janecke
James Joffe
Leslie Kell
Mike Kelley
Eve Larson
Caroline Marcos
Jack Marshall
Connie Miller
Bill Oakey
Donna Overly
Kathryn Paige
S’zanne Reynolds
Jan Middleton Roset
Linda Sheppard
Amy Silvey
Terry Starnes
Deborah Thomas
Phillip Wade
Suzanne Slay Westbrook
Kristi Zamrazil

Resident artists at Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios are:

Nikki Atkinson,
Rebecca Bennett
Claire Hees
Martha Keating
Jan Knox
Marilyn Rea Nasky
Keva Richardson
Valerie Walden
Debbie Willhite

About Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios

Austin Art Space opened in November 2008 as a cooperative space for established and emerging artists to create, collaborate and present their work. There are nine artists-in-residence at the studios. The gallery presents the work of these artists and hosts juried shows, as well as solo and group exhibitions by other artists. The gallery is available for rental for public and private exhibits and receptions. Austin Art Space is located in a free-standing shopping center behind Northcross Mall. The public gallery is open Friday and Saturday 11am – 6pm, or by appointment. Operating as a collective, the working studios are open Monday through Thursday whenever artists are on the premises. More information at www.austinartspace.com, austinartspacegallery@gmail.com, or 512.771.2868.

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