Blatantly Garish

NICK C. KIRK "CowPuncher" 2012 Acrylic, oil, enamel,ink on canvas. 60"x60" prints and giclee's available.

Come out June 23rd-Saturday night from 6-10 pm at Mokah Gallery near Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas for the opening reception party of my latest body of work.  Over 10 large paintings, a first time ever-twenty foot collaboration, as well as a sculptural piece!  There will be limited edition prints and t-shirts for sell.  I will be giving away door prizes throughout the night as well.(must be present to win)  The party will include 10 local DFW DJ's playing all sorts of music on a four turntable setup!  Of course there will be some beverages and some home made salsa courtesy of my brother Mike.  Come enjoy the fun, all ages are welcome!

About a week ago I was sitting around wondering what I could offer to art lovers for absolutely free, but also make it interesting and fun.  I came up with the idea of hunting for artwork.  The age old game of hide and seek vs. treasure hunt.  I will hide a piece of work, t-shirt, etc and then post a clue on my webpage of how to find it.  Once you find it, contact me via my web page or facebook that you found it and send a photo of you with the piece.  Then you can either keep it OR bring it to an art show that I am exhibiting at and trade it in for another clue.  Each time you trade in a piece for another clue, the clues will get harder, and include pieces out of city or even out of state.(no guarantees you will find it)  They may be buried in the ground, on a roof, etc.  Pieces will vary from small drawings, stickers, t-shirts, large paintings, bronze sculptures and more.  I will always post a photo of exactly what you are looking for.  I will hide a piece once a month!

Art-Hunt #1 Clue:  Blatantly Garish with a Mokah or two.  Where you come and go to see works anew.  If big brother can see it, look up, so can you.
(updated July 1 - still not found - hint - it's right outside the Mokah Gallery doors)

If you are in Dallas on Saturday, you definitely need to check out this event!

East Side Dallas Texas Gallery Day 12-9pm

East Dallas Gallery Day is June 16, 2012

East Dallas Gallery Day is a unified effort by 9 established galleries located in the neighborhoods of Deep Ellum and Expo Park, to kick off the Summer and get people in the galleries. The event will take place on June 16, 2012 from 12-9 PM. The participating galleries include Barry Whistler Gallery, The Public Trust, Kirk Hopper Fine Art, Kettle Art, WAAS Gallery, 500X Gallery, CentralTrak, The Reading Room and Oliver Francis Gallery. From 12-3 gallery goers can grab a bite from Dallas’ finest food trucks which will be open for business in front of the galleries. All of the participating galleries will be serving complimentary ice cold beverages, including Brooklyn Lager courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery. There will also be 30 gift bags at each gallery which include the official East Dallas Gallery Day T-shirt designed Magnificent Beard, courtesy of Madison Partners, the event’s presenting sponsor.

Art-Hunger.  Made by artists for artists and collectors.  Join for FREE!

Art-Hunger

Art-Hunger is the newest organization formed for both emerging and established artists who have the desire to show their artwork, sell, socialize, learn, share, network, practice their skills and gain more exposure.

Home base for Art-Hunger will be centrally located between Fort Worth and Dallas in Grapevine to try and bring all the talented DFW area artists together.  Art-Hunger will be hosting a once a month art show in Grapevine along with other shows both juried and invitationals.   The once a month shows are specifically made for all artists no matter the medium of choice you use.  We welcome all painters, sculptors, jewelers, ceramicists, weavers, glass blowers, shirt and textile artists, graphic artists, illustrators and more!  The venue(s) used will be indoors.  No worries about heat, cold, rain, wind or even lighting at night.  The facility will have air conditioning, heat, above lighting and electrical outlets!  The best part is: It's first come first serve every month as soon as the sign up page is posted!  No getting the boot because other artists who "know" someone, artists that you think may be more experienced or technical than you or any other reason..  Plain and simple, you sign up first, you get the spot!  The show will be one day/night only.  Registering will only be $30.00 per artist which will get you a 10'x10' space.  Show as much as you like, show as little as you like, show whatever you like, come to show or come to sell. (but please try to keep it child friendly-as all ages are invited)  There will be a limited amount of tables and display easel's for rent if you don't have your own.  

Be sure to check back weekly and daily for new information on shows and events, as well as signing up for our mailing/emailing list and joining our facebook where we will post photos from every event as well as discount links.  Whether you're an artist with the hunger to step-up your art game or a collector looking for the next big artist, join the team, this is going to be BIG!

This is a great program to bring artists and collectors around the Metroplex together to share and enjoy art.  Check it out!

www.Art-Hunger.com

www.facebook.com/TexasArtHunger

RECYCLE BANK

www.recyclebank.com

I stumbled upon this company that has been in business since 2004 that I had never heard of: Recycle Bank.  It is a program designed to encourage everyone to recycle and doing so, earn points that can be used for coupons, purchases and more.  This is something great that has been going on in other places with huge success, and just now made it's way to our community.  Joining is free!  Check it out!  Recycling is something everyone shouldn't just be thinking about, but doing.

info@recyclebank.com

http://www.recyclebank.com

http://www.twitter.com/recyclebank

http://www.facebook.com/recyclebank

http://www.pinterest.com/recyclebank/

NEW STICKERS ARE IN

Green Camo Train Stickers. Series 2. Limited to 3,000. Released 4.18.12. www.nickckirk.com

Finally ran out of the honeycomb on black Train sticks.  (all 3" T logo stickers are limited to a run of 3,000.)  But, the new green camo on white 3" Train stickers came in today!  I'm always giving these away at events I sponsor and art shows, but you can grab yours for FREE by simply sending a SASE to:

Nick C. Kirk TRAIN

(camo green)

P.O. Box 331953

Fort Worth, Texas 76163

Real Street Jam 4.0

Hip Hop Real Street Jam 4.0 Dallas Texas

This weekend was the 4th year for Real Street Jam in Dallas.  The jam consisted of dj's, full bands, solo mc's, graffiti covered walls, fine artists, as well as competitions for skateboarding, bmx and break dancing.  Tons of sponsors and supporters that made this event what it was include: vitamin water, poor vida, dfw skateboarding, empire bmx, rec shop, vigilante, music group, fresh kauffe, octoh boards, armaudu, kapture media, loyal king, train(me), gcrew and all the artists that set up to display.  Several dj's were inside and out that kept the party going all day during the events and all the time in between.  The skill level was amazing to see for every event.  There was a line at the gate all day long for viewers to get in.  I can't even imagine the number of folks who stopped in throughout the day.  It took about a month to get the warehouse ready.  General clean up, all the local graff writers that came and painted the walls, as well as all the guys that helped build ramps for the riders deserve a ton of credit.  Visitors and competitors traveled near and far for this event.  I am glad I was able to be apart of it, and can't wait for the next one.  Here are a few of my favorite photos.  Enjoy.

the beat up practice session bboy floor real street jam 4.0

real street jam 4.0 during battle

real street jam 4.0 practice pad that turned into a battle field

dallas texas real street jam 4.0 during battle

real street jam 4.0 bmx contest

real street jam 4.0 bmx competition

real street jam 4.0 bmx best trick winner!

real street jam 4.0 dallas texas 2012 outside look

real street jam 4.0 dallas texas 2012 inside skate competition

real street jam 4.0 today's youth is tomorrow's future

real street jam 4.0 2012 fun for the family

F6 Group Art Show @ Cut Salon in Fort Worth March 31st

Not the same ol' warehouse, but still the same great group of artists.  The next F6 art show is this month at Cut Salon on Jennings in Fort Worth.  A great selection of artists, live music, live dj's and even our friends at Rahr Beer are coming out.  Come out and celebrate Good Times... and Kevin's Birthday!

I not only wanted to help get the word out about this show, but also to show my appreciation for a good friend who has literally opened his doors to the art community.  Anthony (owner of Cut) is such a great guy for letting us use his salon for art shows time and time again.  Not every business owner takes such risks as to letting artists take over their walls and throw an art show.  Anthony has opened his salon space to myself among other local artists for years now to display art work.  Another great outlet at which artists may have a place to express themselves through their art..  Anthony, thank you!  I can't leave out Anthony's salon crew.  His staff is very friendly and always on point!  If you need a trim, cut, color, perm, cornrows or just a new friend to drink with, check these guys out!

F6 art show in Fort Worth March 31st @ Cut Salon

 

Anthony and I at Cut during another F6 Show