We Mourn the Loss of Joel Nichols

We Mourn the Loss of Joel Nichols

by | Nov 5, 2022 | News & Events

We mourn the loss of Joel Nichols, who passed away in 2021 from complications of the Covid Virus. Joel, a Navy veteran, was known as the “dot man” because of his pointillistic style of art. Said Don Bristow, “Joel was among the kindest of men...
We Mourn the Loss of Butch Mounce

We Mourn the Loss of Butch Mounce

by | Nov 5, 2022 | News & Events

We mourn the loss of Butch Mounce, who passed away February 2, 2021, from complication of the Covid Virus. Butch was an actor, stuntman, carpenter, welder and artist.  A former Marine and volunteer for Camp V, Butch enjoyed painting patriotic-themed art.  He wrote,...
The Eyes of Texas Vol. 8 Publication Launch

The Eyes of Texas Vol. 8 Publication Launch

by | Oct 29, 2022 | Media

Many members of Art Connection of East Texas realize the value of The Eyes of Texas, and we have advertised in it to bring attention to the art of East Texas and Tyler/Longview area.  All of the artists currently profiled on this website have placed ads in the Volume...
We Mourn the Loss of Dr. Lane Bruner

We Mourn the Loss of Dr. Lane Bruner

by | Sep 6, 2022 | News & Events

Dr. Lane Brunner,  Dean of the UTT College of Pharmacy, died August 31, 2022 in Tyler.  Dr. Brunner had a year long battle with brain cancer.  He died with the same dignity that he lived.  Brilliant and creative in everything he did. Lane embraced the concept of...
We Mourn the Loss of Gaylon Dingler

We Mourn the Loss of Gaylon Dingler

by | Sep 6, 2022 | News & Events

We mourn the loss of Gaylon Dingler, our friend, teacher and artist.   For those of us left here to continue our Earthly journey, that journey will be lonelier because they do not walk beside us. Gaylon , whom we worked with and all admired so much, died on Friday,...
Art Connection Member Meeting

Art Connection Member Meeting

by | Aug 20, 2022 | News & Events

Sandy Newton co-hosted Art Connection for the last time on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  She has been co-hosting for about 4-1/2 years, since February 10, 2018.  The co-host of Art Connection is a vital and challenging role, and Sandy filled that role brilliantly.  ...
Thank You Sandy Newton!

Thank You Sandy Newton!

by | Jul 24, 2022 | News & Events

Sandy Newton co-hosted Art Connection for the last time on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  She has been co-hosting for about 4-1/2 years, since February 10, 2018.  The co-host of Art Connection is a vital and challenging role, and Sandy filled that role brilliantly.  ...
Art of Chocolate

Art of Chocolate

by | Feb 7, 2022 | News & Events

The Art of Chocolate online auction benefitting Champions for Children has concluded.   The auction featured local artists with Great Gatsby inspired pieces.  You can learn more about the Art of Chocolate by listening to our podcasts from the Radio tab and by visiting...