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Arte Caliente

Presented by Betz Gallery at Betz Gallery

July 18-July 31, 2009

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 Betz Gallery presents the exibition Arte Caliente, a  juried exhibition featuring  work of 25 Texas Hispanic artists.  The opening is  Saturday, July 18, 6pm-9pm.  This event also features live music by Petesimple and special performance by Danza Azteca.

Houston is hot in the summertime. No doubt about it. This is especially true of Houston's art scene. Experience the heat of this creative fire for yourself when Betz Art Gallery presents Arte Caliente.

A juried exhibition, "Arte Caliente" features the work of Texas Hispanic artists. The exhibition's artist call was posted nationally and throughout the state of Texas in order to ensure the most diverse submissions possible in terms of style, medium, subject and genre that reflect the theme "Arte Caliente."

Participating artists include: Julie Zarate, Sorange Castillo, Marty Arredondo, Edú Portillo, Andy Ledesma, Lilibeth André, Richard Varela, John Mercado, David Ancira, Jerrie Cuellar Glidden, Andrea Ancira, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Juan C. Vela, Jr., Lauren Adamson, Lupe G. Hernandez, Adriana Whitney, Marlene Llanes, Dante Laurenzo, Raquel Rosales Kreipe, Sergio Santos, Jonatan Lopez, Mike Peyton, Fabia Vargas and Lynet Saldana McDonald.

"Arte Caliente" will be on view from July 18, 2009, through July 31, 2009. The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public. The artist whose work is selected "Best of Show" will receive $300 in prize money. Second place will receive $100 in prize money and 3rd place will receive $50.

Entertainment for the opening reception on Saturday, July 18, includes live music from the band Petesimple and a special performance by Danza Azteca. Catering for the reception will be provided by El Tiempo Restaurant and Tequila El Gran Jubileo will provide complimentary margaritas. Free valet parking will also be provided.

Recently reopened, Betz Art Gallery is located at 1208 W. Gray in the Montrose section of Houston. For more information about the "Arte Caliente" exhibition, Betz Art Gallery's artists, or future events, contact Lori Betz at 713-576-6954, via e-mail at info@betzgallery.com  or by visiting the gallery's website www.betzgallery.com.

Pictured:   Lorena B. Fernandez - "Thoughts."