Nov
6
to Jan 3

Patrick Puckett | Victoria Gilmore | Christopher St. Leger

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NOVEMBER 6 - JANUARY 3
Open House on Friday November 6th, 11:00 to 8:00
Meet the artist from 5:00 to 8:00

Patrick Puckett

Patrick Puckett was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1979 and moved to Austin, Texas, in 2005. Studying under professor James Meade at the University of Southern Mississippi, he received his bachelor degree in fine arts in 2002. His paintings are visual inventions culled from a life lived in the South.

Victoria Gilmore

Born and raised in West Texas, Victoria Gilmore is dedicated to depicting the wild beauty of nature and human emotion through Fine Art. She spent four years studying drawing and painting at atelier schools in Texas and California and now works primarily as a freelance artist. With a fascination and ever growing knowledge of the movement of nature, a certain fluidity courses through her work along with touches of the nostalgic Southwest. 

CHRISTOPHER ST. LEGER

Christopher St.Leger is an artist of the Romantic tradition whose source of imagination is both light and mood. Born in northwest Indiana in 1973, he studied architecture in Ohio and in Budapest, Hungary, and now lives in central Texas with his wife and two children.

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Sep
4
to Nov 1

POP-UP ARTIST: Gabriel Portillo

Gabriel Portillo

SEPTEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Open House on Saturday September 5th, 11:00 to 8:00
Meet the artist from 4:00 to 8:00

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Gabriel Portillo

Artist, Gabriel Portillo also known as “Paste” was born in Alpine, Texas. He currently resides and is based out of Austin, Texas. Music, people, and west Texas have been a big influence as of lately. His work ranges from portraiture, landscapes, and abstraction.

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Sep
4
to Nov 1

GUEST ARTIST: Danika Ostrowski

Danika Ostrowski

SEPTEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Open House on Friday September 4th, 11:00 to 8:00
Meet the artist from 4:00 to 8:00

Statement:

My love for public land and my love for painting are closely intertwined. I grew up visiting National Parks almost every summer with my family, while pursuing an interest in the arts. Eventually, these two interests merged and I began painting the vibrant colors and wide open spaces of American National Parks in the West.

When I visit a new park, I like to take time to soak in what makes it unique. The history, the geology, most importantly the color and form of the landscape. I sketch, paint, and photograph, ultimately referencing these materials as well as my memory and experience to complete my paintings. Using sophisticated and exaggerated color schemes allows me to reflect a modern take of each region’s unique character, culture and visual aesthetic. 

I hope to continue the tradition of artists using their skills to share the importance of preserving and caring for public land. My interest has expanded from National Parks of the west to any public land preserved for it’s beauty. When I paint, I paint with an intention to spread awareness of these beautiful places and share the delight of the human-nature connection. My work is designed to inspire the viewer to visit their public lands and spark memories of joy and connectedness in those who already share my love for these beautiful places.

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Danika Ostrowski

Danika paints landscapes en-plein-air and creates in-studio work based on photographs, sketches and memories. She currently lives and works in Austin, Texas creating commissioned paintings and developing her own series of work which she exhibits throughout the country.

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Jul
3
to Aug 30

GUEST ARTIST: Kristin Moore

Kristin Moore


JULY 3 - AUGUST 30, 2020
opening July 3rd
Open house from 11:00 to 8:00
Meet the artist from 4:00 to 8:00

Kristin, a native Texan, attended St. Edward’s University for undergraduate studies. While at St. Edward’s, she extensively studied art history and contemporary drawing and painting. She spent time studying abroad in Germany learning the German language while also developing a love for travel. Upon graduation in 2013, Kristin continued working towards a portfolio to apply for graduate school while working in the service industry and volunteering at various art organizations in Austin. 

In 2016, she completed her MFA at Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles. While living in LA, Kristin refined her studio practice to focus on landscape painting. Upon moving back to Texas, Kristin continued working in hospitality while building her art career. As of January 2020, Kristin has been a full time painter and continues to expand her work to explore new subject matter and larger scale.

 She has been named one of Saatchi Art’s 20 Artists To Watch in 2020, and her paintings can be found in collections across the U.S. and Europe. Her work has been shown at The Other Art Fair in Dallas, and in group exhibitions with Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, the Bolsky Gallery in Los Angeles, and SHOWFIELDS in New York (curated by The Jealous Curator). Kristin currently lives and works in Dallas, TX and is a studio artist at The Cedars Union.

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May
1
to Jun 30

GUEST ARTIST: Eli Walters

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Eli Walters

Eli Walters is a self taught oil painter living in Taos, New Mexico. His still life and portrait paintings use an immediate and intuitive painting process to uncover an emotion deeper than the simplicity of the scene. He works from life using handmade paint to orchestrate the forms, colors, and textures into cohesive and subtle images.

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Mar
6
to Apr 26

GUEST ARTIST: Fernando Palomo

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A NEW EXHIBITION BY ARTIST FERNAND PALOMO

Opening reception featuring new works by Fernando Palomo and Resident Artist Christopher St. Leger

Friday, March 6  / 6 - 9 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public

Please join us on Friday, Feb. 7 at Commerce Gallery as we celebrate Fernando Palomo’s new exhibition.

Additional work will be showcased by Commerce Gallery resident artist Christopher St. Leger. 

Stop by, meet the artists and enjoy an evening of art in beautiful Lockhart, Texas. 

Fernando Palomo

Fernando “Fern” Palomo was born in Fort Worth, TX, in 1968. His artistic talent was obvious from a very young age. Fern studied visual communications and commercial art at the Art Institute of Dallas and has spent time living in Austin, TX and Edwards, CO. Fern paints portraits in an illustrator style. He draws inspiration from his surroundings and creates characters and subjects from his mind. Fern currently resides in Lockhart, TX.

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Feb
19
6:30 PM18:30

LockhARTTalks: Felice House

• Free and open to the public
• Light complimentary refreshments provided
• Limited seating available on a first come, first serve basis

Join us at Commerce Gallery on Wednesday, February 19th for another installment of lockhART talks, an ongoing public series featuring engaging conversations about art, artists and the creative process. Each month, enjoy candid dialogue with a curated Central Texas visual artist and gain insight into their methods, tools and inspiration.

Our next art talk features artist Felice House. You can find Felice House's work in museums and galleries across the country, as well as internationally. Her portraiture is on display in collections including the Booth Museum of Western Art, Prentice Women's Hospital, and New Mexico State University.

House is an Assistant Professor in the Visualization Department at Texas A&M University and maintains a studio at Canopy in Austin, Texas. She holds a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, an MS from Texas A&M University in computer graphics, and an MFA in painting from the University of Texas. She studied classical painting and portraiture at the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, MD.

Sponsored by First Lockhart National Bank

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Feb
15
10:00 AM10:00

Printmaking with Dana Falconberry

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During this day-long printmaking workshop we will dive into the basics of linoleum block printing.

Students will learn to transfer a drawing to a linoleum block (you can bring your own drawing or choose from one of mine), develop basic carving skills using multiple block carving tools, and learn basic inking and printing techniques. Each student will go home with one-of-a-kind homemade block and a handmade print of their own!

A healthy and hearty lunch of vegetarian spring rolls and soup will be provided by Rolls Rice!

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Feb
7
to Mar 1

POP-UP ARTIST: Sara Thompson

POP-UP EXHIBITION BY ARTIST SARA THOMPSON

Opening reception featuring new works by Sara Thompson
Friday, Feb. 7  / 6 - 9 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public

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Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson has always enjoyed tinkering with the mechanics of things and working with her hands. Hair stylist by trade, the Lockhart resident dove into the art of chainstitch in 2018, quickly falling in love with her very spirited 1931 Singer machine. Sara organically combines her love for metal work and attention to detail in the threads of chainstitch, finding inspiration in the geometry of nature and the light, color, and sounds of the sixties and seventies.

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Feb
7
to Mar 1

GUEST ARTIST: Felice House

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A NEW EXHIBITION BY ARTIST FELICE HOUSE

Opening reception featuring new works by Felice House and Resident Artist Christopher St. Leger
Face West, an exhibition by Felice House 
Friday, Feb. 7  / 6 - 9 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public

Please join us on Friday, Feb. 7 at Commerce Gallery as we celebrate Felice House’s new exhibition, Face West.  The Face West series of paintings and drawings views the mythical American West through a postmodern lens. Both a reflection and critique of Hollywood Westerns, the series explores the tension between heroic archetypes and gender. The series places contemporary women into heroic roles. By flipping the gender, and retaining the same visual signifiers, the series speaks to women’s access to power. 

Friday, Feb. 7 also marks First Fridays Lockhart, a free monthly event that takes place throughout historic town square. Come explore local businesses — from restaurants to boutiques to galleries — and get to know our wonderful creative community. 

Additional work will be showcased by Commerce Gallery resident artist Christopher St. Leger. 

Stop by, meet the artists and enjoy an evening of art in beautiful Lockhart, Texas. 

Face West runs through March 1

Felice House

You can find Felice House's work in museums and galleries across the country, as well as internationally. Her portraiture is on display in collections including the Booth Museum of Western Art, Prentice Women's Hospital, and New Mexico State University.

She has been featured in a variety of publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and VICE Magazine's The Creators Project. Her Re•Western series made a splash on social media, going viral through the online platform Upworthy. From here, her work spread internationally, appearing in media in China, Japan, and Spain.

House is an Assistant Professor in the Visualization Department at Texas A&M University and maintains a studio at Canopy in Austin, Texas. She holds a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, an MS from Texas A&M University in computer graphics, and an MFA in painting from the University of Texas. She studied classical painting and portraiture at the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, MD.

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Dec
6
to Dec 31

Christy Stallop POP-Up Exhibition

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A NEW POP-UP EXHIBITION BY ARTIST CHRISTY STALLOP


Opening Friday, Dec. 6 / 6 - 9 p.m.
Exhibit Dec. 6 - Dec. 31
The event is free and open to the public

Commerce Gallery is thrilled to present a pop-up exhibition by Austin artist Christy Stallop. Stallop’s work will be showcased at the gallery for the month of December. Stop in and experience the artist’s distinctive grackle paintings and vivid, western-influenced work. 

To celebrate, we're hosting a First Friday Art Party unveiling Stallop’s work and featuring existing exhibitions from Susan Sage and Christopher St. Leger.

Come out, meet the artists and enjoy the most festive First Friday of the year!

About Christy Stallop 

Christy Stallop is an artist living in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in El Paso, her work is greatly influenced by the west. She received a degree in Art Education from St. Edwards University and taught art at a small tier one charter school for 11 years. During that time, Christy was the illustrator chair of the local Chapter of The Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators group and published several books for the children’s market. In 2016, She left teaching to paint full time and it has become her primary pursuit. Christy’s work has been featured in the City of Austin’s People’s Gallery and the Art in Public Places TEMPO programs.

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Nov
1
to Dec 31

GUEST ARTIST: Susan Sage

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A NEW EXHIBITION BY ARTIST SUSAN SAGE

Opening reception featuring new works by Susan Sage and Resident Artist Christopher St. Leger
With music by Emily Gimble
Opening Friday, Nov. 1 / 6 - 9 p.m.
Exhibit Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
The event is free and open to the public

Please join us on Friday, Nov. 1 at Commerce Gallery as we celebrate the opening reception for a new exhibition from artist Susan Sage. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. at Commerce Gallery in Downtown Lockhart. Additional work will be showcased by Commerce Gallery resident artist Christopher St. Leger. 

Stop by, meet the artists, enjoy music from local singer-songwriter Emily Gimble and complimentary refreshments. Friday, Nov. 1 also marks First Fridays Lockhart, a free monthly event that takes place throughout historic town square. Come explore local businesses — from restaurants to boutiques to galleries — and get to know our wonderful creative community.

SUSAN SAGE

Susan Sage is a self-taught portrait artist based out of Portland, Oregon. She has been experimenting in portraiture her entire life and painting professionally for more than a decade. Sage’s figurative portraits feature saturated acrylic colors on plywood depicting vibrant and frivolous scenes of people socializing in an ambiguous time and place. Her warm, evocative paintings are created from stylized photoshoots of her friends. Sage’s work highlights the joy of human connection and the artist’s personal journey exploring the interaction of portraiture’s technical artistry with abstract art’s creative freedom. Her new work will feature pieces inspired by her recent Los Angeles adventures and beachside photoshoots. Follow her on Instagram @susansageart for more in-progress and behind the scenes shots of her process. 

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