November Member Meeting + Art Talk

Name: November Member Meeting + Art Talk
Start: 2024-11-12T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 100 North Charles Street, Lewisville, TX, United States, Texas 75057

Schedule

Tue Nov 12 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

100 North Charles Street, Lewisville, TX, United States, Texas 75057 | Lewisville, TX

Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater
Guest Speaker: Ruthie Partin: sculptor, tattoo artist and business owner
Topic: Big Ideas! Meet Ruthie Partin, an artist who makes larger-than-life sculptures

Ever wonder how art can lead to something bigger, something unexpected? Join us as Ruthie Partin, sculptor, tattoo artist and owner of Avant Garde Tattoo, shares her story of how a pivotal moment connected her to a bigger art community.
When asked about her preferred medium to make her sculptures she enthusiastically says, “gosh, anything I can find!” She uses everything from wood, fiberglass and resin to polystyrene, enamel and metal to create large scale and “normal size” sculptures. Ruthie will discuss the variety of materials and tools she uses to create her art.
When not metalsmithing her latest sculpture or running her successful tattoo business in Gainesville, she is pursuing her Master of Arts Management degree at the University of Oklahoma.
If you’ve ever been curious about the fabrication process or have wanted to dabble in sculpture making but don’t know where to begin – you’ll gain valuable information from this art talk. Plus, Ruthie will share insight into arts management and her goals for the future. Her journey will inspire you and may also help you on your own artistic path.

More about the Speaker:
Ruthie Partin, hailing from Gainesville, Texas, is the proud owner of Avant Garde Tattoo and has been creating stunning tattoos for over two decades. Her expertise in the field is widely acclaimed.
Ruthie earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from East Central University in Ada, OK, where she discovered her passion for sculpture. After taking a couple of years off to build their family and make some amazing humans, Ruthie and her husband (Charlie) are diving back into beautifying public spaces.
Currently, she’s in the final stages of completing her Master of Arts Management degree at the University of Oklahoma. This program is designed to equip artists with the skills needed for careers in creative industries, arts management, cultural tourism, and leadership roles in arts-centric organizations.
Over the years, Ruthie has contributed to non-profit art organizations including the GAVA, public art installations, and assisted with large-scale sculpture initiatives. She and her husband's dedication to enhancing public spaces not only elevates the environment but also fosters cultural and community development, creating a strong sense of connectedness.
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