Art Gallery
Zoanna DaLuz Maney
Lone Star College–Montgomery Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery proudly presents the artwork of Zoanna DaLuz Maney "Fragile State of Being" on November 4 through December 4. The gallery is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. An opening reception for Zoanna DaLuz Maney is scheduled for November 5, Noon to 2:00 p.m. with a special artist presentation at 12:30 p.m.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My unique art repertoire evolved from the roots of my artistic Brazilian family and early memories of my native land. At the age of ten, I was adopted and brought to Houston. Having been plucked from a lush, tropical jungle setting filled with color, teeming with plants and singing birds, and the music of my native people, I adjusted to this new, unfamiliar, austere life in the United States. Re-rooting in this strange land was not an easy task for me until I rediscovered my art, always my friend, which has become a means of personal expression, communication, and healing.
My art expresses two perspectives. First, I accentuate the fluidity of the paint, the beauty of humankind, and the majesty of nature in my art making. The second perspective, equally important, is the spiritual and psychological, in which childhood images demand to be painted, acknowledged, and processed by incorporating collage, texture, found objects, and material collected from nature.
My works are shown in various Houston Galleries and are in several private collections.
Art Scholarships Fall 2008 Offered by Dr. Neville
As a focus on foot health, Dr. Robert E. Neville and Associates, Medical and Surgical Specialists of the Foot and Ankle are providing Lone Star College-Montgomery with five annual scholarships. These scholarships will be in the amounts of $500.00, $400.00, $300.00, $200.00 $100.00 and five honorable mention $25 to be used towards tuition. Any LSC-Montgomery student may enter this scholarship program.
The criterion for the scholarship award is the creation of the depiction of the foot (or feet) in any media such as painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, digital imagery, photography or sculpture. Art work must be properly signed, mounted and/or matted.
Winners will also be featured and displayed in the community for the coming year to recognize the selected artists and their projects.
The group of entries that are award winners will also be displayed throughout Houston for a period of one year and then may be reclaimed by the artist.
Deadline for submissions is November 13, 2008 at 5pm. Students should fill out an application available at Art Department offices Bldg. F236 and Bldg. C231 and attach it to the artwork. Award winners will be contacted by phone or email. Entries should be delivered to Robby Wood, office C231 by the deadline. Late entries or entries not properly matted or mounted will not be accepted.
Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery
The LSC-Montgomery art gallery was recenlty named to honor the tremendous efforts of Mary Matteson-Parrish on May 9. Matteson-Parrish’s commitment to improving access and enhancing the educational opportunities for citizens led to the growth of the college district boundaries to encompass from six to 11 independent school districts, and the expansion of services and facilities from three campuses to five comprehensive colleges: Lone Star College-North Harris, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Tomball, Lone Star College–Montgomery and Lone Star College–CyFair.
Mary’s commitment to improving access and seamless systems for all citizens led to the establishment of seven satellite centers including the Carver Center located in Acres Homes and The University Center, a multi-institutional university teaching facility; and expanded outreach to students at all levels through partnerships with local school districts, universities, business and industry, chambers of commerce and other community and economic development organizations.
She has participated in and provided leadership and support for many civic, business, political and community development groups, including initiatives associated with the arts.
Mary was formerly the director of custom home sales for The Woodlands Development Company, and is a “pioneer” resident of The Woodlands. Her family was one of the first 25 families to move to The Woodlands in 1974. She is married to Norman Parrish.
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Art Information
Art classes include studio art, ceramics, sculpture, computer and design. This is a rapidly expanding program recently directing its attention to computer drawing and ultimately to a two-year degree in Computer Art. The facility has a studio classroom, a 3D art studio, a multimedia lab, and a gallery.