Exhibitions
The exhibition program helps prepare the emerging artists for their professional career while increasing interest in artistic work and creativity in general.
Mid-career and more experienced local and international artists often participate in the exhibitions to encourage/be accessible to the emerging artists and expand their markets.
Artists are also introduced to other adjunct aspects of the arts universe beyond production of their work, which broaden their understanding of the interdependence of the industry. We also plan exhibitions in collaboration with other entities at other venues.
Exhibitions are instructive to the viewers in that they have the opportunity to glimpse the variety of talent, especially in the local arts community, and appreciate/recognize the many forms in which the talents are manifested. We are open to working with other entities to increase the development of venues to support the public display of work (especially) by African American artists.
Previous exhibitions
WHAT: Out of the Blue
WHEN: April 5-May 24, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5, 5-7 p.m.
Additional Days: April 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, May 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24
12 noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment
DESCRIPTION: “Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
(To be announced)
ARTrepreneurship
Workshop Series
ARTrepreneurship Workshop Series is a program within the Community Artists' Collective Entrepreneurship Program designed to spotlight professional artists who will share their artistic journey and career path and describe what helped develop them into professional artists. The overall goal of the ARTrepreneurship Workshop Series is to provide insight into what it takes to achieve the level of a professional artist and how to prepare for the journey. H-E-B sponsors the workshops.
