JANUARY 2025
IN THE GALLERIES: December 6th - January 4th 2025
​RECEPTION: Friday,January 10, 2025 - Febuary 15, 2025
CURRENT EXHIBITS
2025 All Membership
The Art Center of Corpus Christi proudly presents its annual All Membership Exhibit, a dynamic celebration of creativity and community. This highly anticipated showcase brings together a diverse array of works from our talented members, offering an exciting glimpse into their latest artistic endeavors.
Visitors will experience fresh perspectives, discover what fuels our artists' inspiration, and connect with the vibrant energy of our local art scene. This exhibit is more than a display; it’s a testament to the creative voices that shape our community and an opportunity to support the artists who make it unique.
Nightmares
Lisa Olsen
Coastal Bend Bays Foundation's 26th Earth Day-Bay Day Art Show
Nightmares, an exhibition that delves into the eerie and unsettling realms of the subconscious. From haunting imagery to surreal landscapes, we’re seeking artwork that captures the essence of nightmares—those vivid, lingering moments that wake us in the night or unsettle us by day.
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Interpretations can be as literal or abstract as you choose. Show us what haunts you, whether through psychological portraits, shadowy dreamscapes, twisted forms, or symbolic representations of fear and mystery.
Lisa Olsen is an accomplished visual artist with a degree in art from the University of Arizona, Tucson. A lifelong traveler who grew up exploring the diverse landscapes of the United States, Lisa ultimately graduated high school in Phoenix before pursuing her passion for art. Now residing on the Texas Gulf Coast, she draws inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of Arizona, New Mexico, and South Texas.
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Her work reflects the powerful influence of the desert southwest and the dynamic shapes and colors of the Gulf Coast. Lisa's artistic style is grounded yet free, emphasizing color and the balance of form without fully delving into abstraction. Her goal is to evoke harmony and peace in the observer, crafting pieces that are both a reflection of the world and a departure from it.
Having lived in Corpus Christi for many years, Lisa is deeply connected to the region's artistic and natural environment.
Since 1999, the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation has hosted Earth Day-Bay Day to raise awareness and foster appreciation for our coastal waterways and habitats. The event promotes environmental stewardship of the Coastal Bend's natural resources through family-friendly exhibits, activities, and demonstrations.
Each year, a local artist is selected as the Earth Day-Bay Day Artist of the Year, creating a unique poster to share the event’s message. To celebrate the 26th anniversary of Earth Day-Bay Day, the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation has partnered with the Art Center of Corpus Christi to host the poster contest, and will unveil a special poster to commemorate this milestone year of the event.
The winning design will be chosen by the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation, and the artwork will be scanned at Art Castle to be digitized for use in the official Earth Day-Bay Day poster. The poster will be distributed for free, and the artwork will also be used for social media posts and potentially in advertising for the event.