genie art

Felice House seems to know the entire local art community, which made her the perfect tour guide.

While walking through the bazaar and greeting many artists by name, she provided tidbits about each artist - Tonya Engel painted the mural on E. 11th, Chris Levack made the sculptures at Mueller, Victoria Corbett was her studio mate, Amy Barber made the purse she was carrying.

Toy Joy’s Art Show
Thursday, July 8th
United States Art Authority (510 W. 29th St.)
Free, 7pm to midnight

Toy Joy’s Art Show
Thursday, July 8th
United States Art Authority (510 W. 29th St.)
Free, 7pm to midnight

Several interesting new exhibits and art happenings this week:

Faith Gay & Raymond Uhlir
Faith Gay gathers and reconfigures tape, stickers, colored paper and ribbon to make vivid, intricate, whimsical collages.

Raymond Uhlir’s paintings may depict personal mythological vignettes, but their flattened, cartoon style screams alt comic book.

Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit continues through Aug. 21. D. Berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe St. Free. www.dbermangallery.com

Each year there seem to be more craft fairs and art bazaars offering their locally, handmade goodness as an alternative to the mall shopping scene.

We're certainly not complaining - it's hard for us to find holiday joy in line at Wal-Mart on X-mas Eve. We'll be bringing you more details about upcoming holiday art fairs in the coming weeks - until then, check out our rundown of the crafty happenings taking place this weekend.

Paint at last year’s E.A.S.T. photo by Andy Stalick for AustinistIt still feels very much like summer, but for area artists interested in participating in fall's bounty of art and craft events, it's time to throw production into high gear.

Here's a rundown of upcoming deadlines and events that are now accepting applications: