News Release for Nov. 21, 2011
MUSEUM CURATOR TO HOST DEC. 6 GALLERY TALK ON LOST COLONY
The Museum of the Big Bend will host a gallery talk on its current exhibit, “The Lost Colony: Texas Regionalist Paintings” on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. in the Museum Library.
The community is invited to attend an evening discussion led by Art Colony expert and Museum curator, Mary Bones, for a more in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the Lost Colony exhibit.
Hidden in the mountains of the vast Big Bend, a fledgling teachers college played an important role in the Texas Regionalists Art Movement. In this remote place, a simple Department of Drawing metamorphosed into a vibrant and dynamic Art Department. The Art Department at Sul Ross State Teacher’s College established an Art Colony in 1932 by inviting guest artists and students to the high desert to challenge themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. For over 15 years, the Art Colony was a successful and popular summer course; however for reasons unknown, it simply faded away.
Beer, wine and cheese will be served. Reservations made before Dec. 1 are $15 per person and $20 per person thereafter. Space is limited . Reserve by calling (432) 837-8143 or emailing nacosta@sulross.edu.
The Museum of the Big Bend is located on the campus of Sul Ross State University. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. For more information, visit www.sulross.edu/museum.
TSUS BOARD OF REGENTS RE-ELECTS AMATO AS CHAIRMAN
The Board of Regents of The Texas State University System re-elected Charlie Amato as chairman of the board and Donna N. Williams as vice chair. Amato and Williams were re-elected unanimously during the Board of Regents meeting held Nov. 18 on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Amato is the chairman and co-founder of San Antonio-based SWBC, which advises financial institutions on how to manage risk and increase profitability. Amato also owns automobile dealerships and an interest in the San Antonio Spurs franchise, and serves on numerous civic and charitable boards. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Williams is a vice president and program manager for Parsons Infrastructure and Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of the Parsons Corporation, a global engineering and construction leader in facilities, advanced technology, and management processes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Prairie View A&M University and has 25 years of program and project management, business development, and engineering design and construction experience in both government and private sectors.
The Texas State University System Board of Regents is the governing body for Texas’ oldest university system, which comprises eight institutions: Lamar University; Sam Houston State University; Texas State University-San Marcos; Sul Ross State University; Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College; Lamar Institute of Technology; Lamar State College-Orange; and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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