However, Catholic churches are not the only point of emphasis in the exhibit or in Hafertepe’s upcoming book. There is heavy emphasis on many denominations, from historically Black Methodist and Baptist congregations to Jewish synagogues.
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“I hope it reaches people in ways that they can’t, they can’t put into words,” Baty said.
Deep in the Heart Film Festival | March 31 | 7 p.m. | See passion projects, short films and more from young, aspiring filmmakers to seasoned professionals, all from here in Waco.
“Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues” documentary | March 27 | 7 p.m. | Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave. | Come see the work decades in the making by one of Baylor’s own alumni, exploring the stories of these two Texan blues legends.
“For so long women have been confined and suffocated and not allowed to celebrate who they are; that fact that we’re able to now is just so amazing,” Almon said.
Husbands | March 19 | 8 p.m. | Common Grounds, 1123 S 8th St. | $15 in advance, $18 at the door | Husbands brings an indie, surf rock sound to campus’ most iconic coffee shop.
This May, the Martin Museum will welcome back one of its beloved alumni with an art exhibition to go along with her. Jessica Beachum graduated from Baylor University in 2011 with her degree in Sociology. Together, Beachum and her husband, Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum, said they have fostered an art collection that has grown throughout their marriage and been shared with public through exhibitions.
Schuetz said bullfighting became synonymous with the strength of the Spanish people. In the post-Peninsular War era, it became a sign of tradition as bullfighting rose to the popularity of being a sport and a spectacle. Therefore, it was something that Goya felt important to narrate artistically.
Are you staying in Waco over spring break? Here’s a list of what to do to cure your boredom.
Once | Feb. 22 – 26 | Feb. 23 – 25: 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26: 2 p.m. | Mabee Theater, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 1401 S University Parks Drive | $15 | Baylor Theater puts on five sold-out shows of this musical, centering around the love story of two musicians in Dublin, Ireland.
Heathers | Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive | $18 – $20 | Silent House Theatre company puts on a production of this classic, ’80s-inspired musical in collaboration with Waco Civic Theater.
“[Painting] allows us to tell stories, to invite others in to have dialogue and to also talk to others that are in different timelines,” Bly said. “When I go to a museum, I feel like there’s a conversation with someone who I’ve never met, that I’ll never meet because they’re from a distant time and passed on.”
The story follows an unlikely pair — a rather melancholy young man ready to give up on his love for music and a rather stubborn, determined young woman who loves music just as much as him and isn’t ready for his songs to cease.
Black History Month Walk | Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | McLennan County Courthouse, 501 Washington Ave. | Join Baylor professors Adrienne Cain and Stephen Sloan of the Department of Oral History for an exploration of Black history in Downtown Waco.
His little easels held more than just the picture; they also held a message that anyone can create art.
It only takes a flame to start a fire. For Dr. Heidi Hornik, chair of the department of art and art history, it only takes a painting to start a collection. Hanging on the wall of her office in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center is the painting that started it all.
Baylor and the Waco community are offering several in-person and online events to celebrate Black History Month
Waco Family and Faith International Film Festival | Feb. 2 – 4 | Event times vary | Locations vary | The Waco Family and Faith Film Festival provides a spotlight for local, student and international filmmakers through red carpet events and special screenings.
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Jan. 29 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave | This weekly event hosts local vendors, artisans and craftsmen in the heart of downtown Waco, accompanied by live music.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of Baylor’s campus, Stokes painted a series of works over the COVID-19 lockdown, many depicting Pat Neff Hall. Because the campus was so empty at the time, Stokes said she was able to bring her supplies to the peaceful campus and create several open-air paintings under the sun.
Art a la Carte | until March 11 | Art Center Waco, 701 S 8th Street | This collective art exhibition features works of a wide range of variety from 17 Central Texas artists.
We are in the final stretch of the semester, and the monthlong holiday break is within reach. With that in mind, the Arts & Life desk would like to share our favorite Christmas crafts that you must try this holiday season.
Looking for something fun to do over Thanksgiving Break? Check out this list of upcoming events around Waco!
“I didn’t know any of them, but I know that they made an impact on the art department,” Almon said. “It’s really cool to see everybody come together for these events and appreciate the work of people who worked here.”
I stood in line for around 40 minutes, but it was worth it, because I was able to chat with one of the artists, Megan Finney.
It takes a bit to add a personal touch to a new living space and make it feel like your own. The A&L staff is here to make that process a little easier by revealing all the items that make our houses or apartments feel like home.
If that blank wall in your apartment or dorm is staring back at you, don’t get a cheap flag or a pre-made collage, go make one yourself.
The collection consists of posters made by Texas artist Dirk Fowler, a graphic designer and associate professor of art at Texas Tech University. Each of the posters is a commission Fowler received, most of which are used to advertise for concerts and is a fraction of Fowler’s overall body of work.
In artist Jack Bower’s new exhibit, “Perspectivism,” he wants the viewer to challenge themselves. The exhibit, which will run from September 1 through November 5 at Art Center Waco, tricks the eye and makes viewers think twice about what they expect to see and what is actually there.
Art and music intertwine in the latest exhibit at the Martin Museum of Art, which features abstract paintings paired with music from multiple famous composers provided by the Baylor School of Music and Baylor Libraries.