Exhibits

Texas Society of Sculptors Exhibit

March 3 through August 31
A dozen new sculptures have been added to the Texas Society of Sculptors exhibit on site, which has been continued through August because of its popularity. The wide-ranging exhibit of about 40 sculptures nestled throughout the center's grounds represents works from 18 Texas artists. They crafted their works depicting angels, birds, scorpions and other subjects from stone, brushed metal, terra cotta and other materials. Among them are a bronze statue of a young girl and a bronze scorpion children can climb on, whimsical, colorful elfin-like figurines and an African-style mask of steel, copper and glass. About a dozen of the artworks have been added in the past month as replacements for art no longer on display, some of which was sold.

Paintings by Chrissie Forbes

June 6 through June 28
Chrissie Forbes travels the state to gain inspiration for her oil and acrylic paintings of wildflowers and nature. The Austin resident previously taught in Oregon for 30 years, and still visits there to train with mentor Sarkis Antikajian. Come view dozens of her vibrant works at the McDermott Learning Center Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 28.

The Origami Diva

July 9 through October 4
Joan Son's exhibit of meditations on nature through paper will be available for visitors' enjoyment starting on July 9. The art expresses the mystical in the simple, from a single fold to 1,000 folded butterflies. This installation of about 40 pieces in the McDermott Learning Center explores the vastness of nature with many pieces relating specifically to plants and stonework at the center. Also on view will be Earth Robe, an 8-foot-tall, paper art construction resembling a Japanese kimono. Visit Son's exhibit and see how her study of Zen and involvement with Houston chapters of the Japan America Society and the Asia Society affect her art.