The Galeria 409 in downtown Brownsville is asking Valley artists to submit work for a number of upcoming shows. If you’re intereseted in displaying your art, this is the place to do it in the lower RGV.
Gallery owner Mark Clark might close the gallery for the summer, unless some artists out there want to do a show about hot topic issues like the Iraq war, terrorism, border crossing, etc. Check out the press release below for more info …
409 SEEKS ART
409 Art Gallery
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Mark Clark of the 409 Art Gallery is calling for artist for the following four upcoming art shows:
*DEAD
*HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE/HEROIC MATAMOROS
*FE / FAITH
*ROTULOS
Artwork should relate in some way to the show entered. Contact Mark Clark for more information: 956-455-3599.
Mark Clark will be closing the 409 gallery for the summer but is considering to stay open if there is enough interest by local artist and artwork to do an art show that reflects on controversial issues : border fence & immigration reform , oil prices, Iraq war, terrorism, local politics, social or economic issues. Artist wanting to exhibit artwork on these issue contact Mark as soon as possible..
Dear Mr. Clark,
I called your gallery number yesterday evening. My friend and I recently relocated here from St. Petersburg Fl. and are teaching at UTPA in Edinburg. I have heard wonderful things about your gallery already and would enjoy a chance to meet.
Best,
Thomas Murray