Gallery Exhibit and being honored!
Open Door Preschools 2015 Fall Fete: As Time Goes By
Throwback to the ‘40’s to celebrate Open Door’s 40th Anniversary!
Saturday, September 26th, 7:00—10:00 p.m., at Fair Market on East 5th
Among 2015 Fall Fete Honorees:
Drumroll, please:
Visionary Volunteer Award: Brandon Lack
The Visionary Volunteer Award recognizes individuals whose volunteerism has made a deep and lasting impact on Open Door’s programs and services.
For information about The Open Door Preschool or the Fall Fete 2015, please go to opendoorpreschool.org
Brandon Lack Studio
Artist
Article in local newspaper in Thunder Bay, Ontario
LOCAL COACHES HONOURED
Five years ago Lorena Brady had a dream. While attending a cheerleading competition in Toronto she had the pleasure of seeing a team of special needs athletes compete. She returned home determined to start a special needs team in Thunder Bay. And so the Dreamers were born. They found a home with the local DCA (Dynamite Cheer All Stars) gym and what started out as a team of 9 grew to a team of 20+. The Dreamers practice weekly and compete and perform in at least three shows each year. The hard work, joy, and enthusiasm that the athletes perform with are always a show-stopper, often yielding standing ovations. Recently Lorena and her fellow head coaches received the FREE FROM LIMITS award from the Brandon Lack Studio Organization. Brandon Lack is a successful artist from Austin, Texas who happens to have Down syndrome. FREE FROM LIMITS recognizes individuals who demonstrate genuine respect for any marginalized group in a meaningful and beneficial way. Recipients of the award receive a framed print of one of Brandon’s paintings – an illustrated reminder that none of us should have limitations imposed on their potential. The love, dedication and respect shown by these coaches for the Dreamer athletes makes them a shining example of what the FREE FROM LIMITS award is all about. Through their efforts they have created an opportunity for special needs cheerleaders that previously did not exist in Thunder Bay, providing them with the opportunity to grow and shine in ways they could previously could only imagine. Congratulations Lorena Brady, Chelsea Nagy, and Nicole DesRosiers for being selected for this award, and for all you do for the Dreamers!
Art Show at the Hatbox May 20 from 7-9pm
Our friends at Austin's famous Hatbox downtown is showcasing Brandon's art again! Come join us for classic hats, music and reception, along with many of Brandon's new pieces.
BRANDON'S ART AROUND HOUSTON
Art Exhibition at Les Givral's Kahve @ Washington
"Authenticity with a modern twist, Les Givral delivers Fresh, Fast, Healthy, Affordable Vietnamese cuisine."
4601 Washington Avenue in Houston
Join Brandon and his sisters for an EVENING ART SHOW at Austin's famous Hatbox on December 28th at 704 Congress Avenue. Many original pieces, as well as framed prints, will be on display and available for purchase. Say hello to Brandon and enjoy hot cider and cookies.
vsa of Texas 8th Annual Holiday Show
Brandon's art has been selected to be included in the 8th Annual Holiday Show November 14 through December 23, 2016. His selected artwork, prints and notecards, will be available to be purchased at the show. The exhibit will be on display at the AGE of Central Texas Building at 3710 Cedar Street, suite 101, in central Austin.
BRANDON'S ART AROUND AUSTIN
May 9 through June 6 Brandon's art will be featured at the iconic Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Blvd. Stop by and check out his exhibition and enjoy some gingerbread pancakes!
Kelle Hampton featured a few artists with special needs on her popular blog ENJOYING THE SMALL THINGS and Brandon was included.
Brandon Lack’s interest in art started in preschool where he “developed a lifelong method of meditative circle drawing that he used during stressful times, which he had more than his fair share.” I love his abstract art–those meditative circle drawings reflected in them–and the one over the couch above? Swoon. I encourage you to click over to his site and read his bio and some of the stories shared. Brandon has been through a lot of heartache and yet he’s a devoted community volunteer and loves to make people happy. I loved this: “He has always been well loved and his family has always demanded extremely high expectations.”
She included a photograph of one of Brandon's abstract paintings hanging above a couch. You can find Kelle's blog at kellehamptonblog@comcast.net and @ETST on Instagram.
Brandon will be participating in the 2015 East Austin Studio Tour
November 15th-16th and November 22nd-23rd
EAST is a free, annual, self-guided art event occurring over two weekends in November, providing the public with an opportunity to meet the makers: the local artists and artisans who leave a lasting imprint on Austin's vibrant, dynamic culture. Tour-goers are invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques, and inspirations, and explore unique spaces and local businesses.
Thursday, November 5 from 7-10pm at 1500 E 4th
DUE EAST is the official kick-off event, catalog premiere and fundraiser for the East Austin Studio Tour! Be the first to view the EAST group exhibition, with select works from over 300 artists on the tour, and enjoy complimentary beverages and food from Tito's Handmade Vodka, Austin Beerworks, Juiceland, Austin Eastciders, Chameleon Cold-Brew, Wunder-Pilz Kombucha, La Condesa, Sway, Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile, St. Philip and Lick Ice Creams.
DUE EAST will also host a variety of special performances throughout the evening, plus a silent auction with one-of-a-kind experiences from local Austin businesses.
Featured Artist
Miller Imaging & Digital Solutions has featured Brandon's art for their September Featured Artist selection. Giclee prints of one of his pieces, Tiny Bubbles #1, will be displayed at both of their Austin locations, as well as included in their newsletter and website "Featured Artist" section under About Us. Check it out! We love this company (formerly known as Miller Blueprint.)
Open Door Preschool Austin, Texas
Open Door Preschool- M Station, Open Door Preschool-Central and Open Door Preschool-East in Austin Texas. The Open Door Preschool website eloquently states, "At Open Door, we believe that all children deserve a high quality education and a chance to succeed in their future academic and other pursuits. That’s why we have spent more than 40 years creating a culture-rich environment that includes children of varied races, nationalities, socio-economic groups and developmental abilities. The result is an inspiring blend of children learning to celebrate the uniqueness of one another. They leave our doors with unparalleled confidence and a lifelong understanding that every person is special."