Evelyn Contreras: The Fragile

October 23 - October 20,2020

A solo exhibition featuring work by artist-in-residence Evelyn Contreras. From Rockport Center for the Arts: "Rockport Center for the Arts welcomes it's 8th Artist-in-Residence, Evelyn Contreras. Contreras' solo show - The Fragile - featuring a mix of traditional & digital media, opens this Friday, October 23. Since 2012, Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) has invited one artist each year to take part in its unique Artist-in-Residence program, a unique undertaking made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor. “The Artist-in-Residence program is an exciting opportunity to connect with artists from across the country who work in media and materials you don’t see in South Texas,” said Luis Purón, executive director for Rockport Center for the Arts. “The program exists to invite artists for time and space away from their typical environment, practice and obligations, and provides them a venue for presentation, production, reflection, and research. The program is a cultural and humanities benefit to the communities of Rockport and Fulton.” While in residence, Contreras will be creating a new piece specifically for display at RCA. Art patrons will also be able to schedule studio visits with Contreras at the temporary studio in Rockport, learning about her medium and technique while observing her studio practice. “Despite the face-to-face instructional challenges presented by COVID, we are working to design safe, in-person learning opportunities for our artists during Contreras’s residency and will be releasing more details on our website in the coming weeks,” said Karen Ernst, education director for Rockport Center for the Arts. Pieces featured in The Fragile exhibition will be viewable and for sale both in person and online at rockportartcenter.com. The month-long event is free and open to the public beginning Oct. 23. On Saturday, Oct. 24, there will be a public reception with Contreras from 4–6 p.m., including a gallery talk with the artist at 4:30 p.m. A maximum of 70 attendees are allowed at one time in the galleries. All attendees, including visitors, staff, and volunteers, are required to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. A native of Southern California, Contreras received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking at California State University, Long Beach, and her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. Through printmaking and fabrication techniques, she creates an optical experience that makes the viewer look at space and materials differently, creating a cinematic experience through color, light, and form."

Reception: October 24, 2020 | 4-6 pm
70 Person max for the reception. Face masks required.

Rockport Center for the Arts 638 E. Market St.
Rockport, TX 78382
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