These three new paintings, along with several others, will arrive in New Orleans later this month. Stayed tuned for more updates so you’ll know when to drop by Graphite Galleries to see the work in person.
if only you could change a little more / try again, acrylic on wood panel, 21×14
if this is going to work we have to stop caring / i’m asking for so little, acrylic on wood panel, 29×23
thanks for making me aware of what i am not / we exchanged a few words lazily, acrylic on wood panel, 29×23
January is almost over, and I have three new paintings to show you.
an intimacy from which they never recovered / tell me i’m pretty, acrylic on wood panel, 29×23
life had hunted him for quite a while / hold me, but keep your distance, acrylic on wood panel, 60×45
being understood and understanding someone else / there is more that he is more than sorry for, acrylic on wood panel, 29×23
Graphite Galleries in New Orleans will host the first scheduled exhibition of my new work sometime between the end of March and the beginning of April. Keep your eyes peeled for more information as the date approaches.
Where to see my work in person:
Graphite Galleries, New Orleans
My studio will be open to the public 10 am to 6 pm this Sunday, December 18. The Bossier Arts Council and Flying Heart Brewing are back with their 2nd annual Bizarre Street Party which will feature live music, food trucks, art vendors, contests, and much more! Join the fun throughout the day to taste great food, hear a variety of live music, and see an eclectic mix of local art vendors. My studio is located in the Creativity Center across the street from Flying Heart Brewing. Come by, say hello, and check out what I’m working on.
I launched a brand new website that is super mobile friendly! You can now see prices and info for each painting by touching the image you are interested in while browsing on your mobile device. To make this change, I had to make a slight change to the domain name: the new web address is www.joshuachambers.net. Along with the change in the domain name, my email address has changed as well: jchambersartist@gmail.com.
Come check out the new site, www.joshuachambers.net, and send me an email at jchambersartist@gmail.com
It’s October and both of the exhibitions my paintings were in have come to an end. The Louisiana Contemporary at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans and Art Melt at the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge were well attended and filled with an impressive collection of Louisiana artists.
I’ve included images of a few newly completed pieces, including a small diptych. More information will appear on my website.
Be on the lookout for upcoming exhibitions and more new pieces. You can subscribe to my blog, email list, or just bookmark my web page.
Friday, July 23 thru September 3: Art Melt
Forum 35’s Art Melt is the largest multi-media, juried art exhibit in the state of Louisiana. Now in its 13th year, Art Melt strives to promote professional artists throughout the state of Louisiana while providing an opportunity for the public to experience the best of local fine art, music, and performing arts. The winners of the 2016 Art Melt will be announced at the Art Melt Preview Party on Friday, July 22, 2016. Doors open to the ticketed event at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online for $85/individual or $150/couple. Catering will be provided by Ruffino’s, with music by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. The Preview Party will also be the first opportunity for the public to view the exhibit and purchase artwork. Saturday, July 23, 2016 will be the exhibit’s official opening night and is free to the public. The gallery will open at 5 p.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. Saturday will also feature an outdoor festival with cultural and musical performances, an arts marketplace, a children’s section and food options by local vendors. Following opening night, viewing of the gallery will be available during regular museum hours and included in the regular museum admission fee until September 3, 2016.
nothing is funnier than unhappiness, acrylic on wood panel, 45×35
why is it never enough? just enjoy, acrylic on wood panel, 45×35
intended mainly for separation, acrylic on wood panel, 10×14
Other places to see my work:
Graphite Galleries, New Orleans, LA
Ann Connelly Fine Art, Baton Rouge, LA
The Agora Borealis, Shreveport, LA
i finally learned to love myself, acrylic on wood panel, 23×23
fragile / and much less in control, acrylic on wood panel, 45×23
I received word that two of my paintings have been selected for the Louisiana Contemporary 2016 exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans. This annual event promotes contemporary art practices in the state of Louisiana, provides exhibition space for the exposition of living artist’s work, and engages a contemporary audience that recognizes the vibrant visual culture of Louisiana and the role of New Orleans as a rising, international art center. Bill Arning, Director of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is the juror this year and has selected 78 pieces from over 1000 pieces submitted from more than 330 artists. The exhibition will run August 6 thru September 18, but here are a couple of important dates to remember:
Friday, August 5, 2016 – Preview Party and Artist Reception for Louisiana Contemporary, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. This is where the juror, Bill Arning (Director of Contemporary Arts Museum Houston) will give a statement and will announce the prize winners.
Saturday, August 6, 2016 – White Linen Night, Opening Reception for Louisiana Contemporary, 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Other artists included in the exhibition: Artemis Antippas, Luis Cruz Azaceta, Brian Barbieri, Aron Belka, Chris Berntsen, James Billeaudeau, David Bordett, Susan Bowers, Vincent Cellucci, David Colannino, Drew Cooke, William DePauw, Jer’Lisa Devezin, Benjamin Diller, Adrione Domino, Troy Dugas, Abdi Farah, Ida Floreak, James Flynn, John Gargano, Shawn Hall, Ronna Harris, Margot Herster, Peter Horjus, Susan Ireland, Xavier Juarez, Kelli Scott Kelley, Jenna Knoblach, Avery Lawrence, Chris Lawson, Andrew LeBlanc, Ernest Joshua Littles, Shawne Major, Kristin Meyers, Ti-Rock Moore, Lake Newton, Casey Parkinson, Paul Rizzo, Ryan Sartin, Arthur Severio, Bennett Sewell, Maxx Sizeler, Patch Somerville, Dixon Stetler, Andrew Stubbs, and Dan Tague.
Also, in-between building and prepping several new panels, I have been able to complete two new large paintings since the last studio update:
how do you dress one hundred and ninety-nine pounds of disappointment?, acrylic on wood panel, 35×45
i don’t want to be honest, but i want you to believe me, acrylic on wood panel, 35×45
make contact with any desired / well spread and buried deep, acrylic on wood panel, 23×45
fragile / and much less in control, acrylic on wood panel, 45×23
i finally learned to love myself, acrylic on wood panel, 23×23
it doesn’t do anything / but i still try, acrylic on wood panel, 10×14
These four pieces have been added to my website. Please visit for prices and other info. If you’re in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport you can drop by a gallery and see my work in person.
These three new pieces will arrive this week at Graphite Galleries in New Orleans. Contact the gallery or visit my website for more information.
Kai Lin Art has added a gallery of images from their exhibition The New South. Go here to check out all the really cool work in the show.
he could not deny that he was full of something that had not been, acrylic on paper on wood panel, 38×38
The piece above will be on exhibit at Kai Lin Art in Atlanta, Georgia until May 14th. It’s part of The New South : Juried Works on Paper Art Exhibition. With 200+ artists submitting over 1,000 artworks, The New South features 69 national artists (and one from Sweden) each exploring the contemporary Southern experience through the versatile and dynamic medium of paper. Kai Lin Gallery was selected by internationally renowned Wallpaper*Magazine as one of Atlanta’s Top 50 Cultural Destinations, chosen as a top 5 gallery in Atlanta by Haute Living, voted Best Gallery in Atlanta by JEZEBEL Magazine, Best Gallery by Georgia Voice 2011 and 2013, and Best Gallery by Fenuxe Magazine, Kai Lin Art is the only local contemporary art gallery located in the vibrant Westside District of Midtown Atlanta.
Last week I sent several new pieces to Graphite Galleries in New Orleans, Louisiana. There’s a great review of the gallery and interview with Taylor Lyon (gallery owner) in April’s issue of St. Charles Avenue. If you’re headed to Jazz Fest, be sure to stop by the gallery.
Joshua Chambers 