Gallery 'sale' & remodel in Dallas Morning News

MATTHEW PORTER
Crash, 2005 - archival pigment print mounted to Plexiglas with satin laminate, in artist's frame, edition of 8, 20 x 24 inches

In preparation for remodeling its space before its next show opens Sept. 12 (featuring paintings by University of North Texas graduate Sarah Williams), Marty Walker Gallery is using most of the works from what the owner calls its “back room” to put forth a special exhibition. Pieces from its collection, some of which may never have been featured in a show, are being feted in a salon-style presentation and sold at a discount. The artists include Waddy Armstrong, Douglas Leon Cartmel, Beau Comeaux, Ted Kincaid, Archie Scott Gobber, Lisa Grossman, Angela Kallus and Jay Shinn, among others. The gallery is being scaled back, Walker says, with a natural byproduct being a reduced inventory. So, it’s a good opportunity to see or buy original works by some of Dallas’ best midcareer and emerging artists. Visit Dallas MorningNews' Guidelive.com.

SARAH WILLIAMS @ ARTLAB & MARTY WALKER GALLERY

SARAH WILLIAMS
Lexington Alley, 2009
oil on panel 24 x 24 inches

Upon completion of the forthcoming remodel and renovations, Marty Walker Gallery presents an exhibition of new paintings by recent University of North Texas MFA graduate, Sarah Williams, September 12 - October 10.

In anticipation of the exhibit, Sarah Williams' work can be seen at CADD ARTLAB's 'Launch' exhibit, showcasing art by studio art graduate students from Master of Fine Arts programs located in the DFW/Denton area, and in 'Frontroom=Backroom', the new salon-style exhibition at Marty Walker Gallery featuring a selection of superb works from the gallery’s racks including many works that have never before been exhibited.

Sarah William’s work focuses on her roots in rural Midwest America and how the ways of life shape and define the people and the spaces in which they live. The nightscapes in this series of work portray isolated and unremarkable buildings and scenes aiming to capture the emotions connected to a place. These feelings are deepened by William’s use of darkness to edit out extraneous details and the judicious use of illumination to draw the viewer in and highlight surface textures and patterns. (from the 'Launch' brochure at ARTLAB)

• 'Launch' @ CADD ARTLAB runs July 16 - September 3, 2009
  1608-C Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201 :: 214.741.1075 :: www.caddallas.net hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Open until 8 p.m. on Thursday

• 'Frontroom=Backroom' @ Marty Walker Gallery is on view for two weeks only, July 25 - August 8, 2009, opening reception is Saturday, July 25, 6-8 pm
  2135 Farrington Street, Dallas, TX 75207 :: 214.749.0066 :: www.martywalkergallery.com hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and by appointment
  *gallery will be closed after August 8, and resume regular hours in September

• Sarah Williams solo exhibition opens at Marty Walker Gallery Saturday September 12, 6-8 p.m. and runs through October 10.

For further information please contact Marty Walker Gallery. (click!)

FRONTROOM = BACKROOM

SALE! 2 WEEKS ONLY! JULY 25 – AUGUST 8

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 25, 6-8 pm

For two weeks only Marty Walker Gallery is taking full advantage of the gallery’s “wall real-estate” in a special show unveiling the contents of the gallery’s backroom for a salon-style exhibition. In advance of the fall season, and forthcoming renovations, works will be temporarily discounted making this exhibition a great opportunity to view and acquire art from a selection of superb works from the gallery’s racks including many works that have never before been exhibited.

Artists include Waddy Armstrong, Andrew Bennett, Douglas Leon Cartmel, Beau Comeaux, Michael Eudy, Thomas Feulmer, Scott Foldesi, Nick Gaetano, Archie Scott Gobber, Lisa Grossman, Allison Hunter, Angela Kallus, Ted Kincaid, Anna Krachey, Pard Morrison, Jay Shinn, Laura Shipp, and Sarah Williams, among others.

Please contact gallery for further information and acquisitions.

We will close the gallery after Saturday, August 8th for renovations and resume regular business hours September 1.

DIRECTIONS: We are located between the Anatole Hotel and Irving Blvd. Take Oak Lawn west of I-35 to Irving Blvd. Turn right. Go to Manufacturing Street, turn right, then turn left on Farrington. The gallery is at the end of the street on the left. MAP