VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Wednesday, October 19, Spacetaker presents an Artist SPEAKeasy with Monica Vidal and Mark Masterson.

On the third Wednesday of every other month at the Artist SPEAKeasy, Spacetaker hosts artists from varying disciplines to present creative presentations about their work in an informal atmosphere followed by a question and answer session where the audience can glean further insight into the artist, the artist's aesthetic and creative process.

The evening is designed not only to bring together artists and those who appreciate the arts, but also to introduce local artists to each other to encourage conversation and cross-disciplinary collaboration between artists and their chosen media.Drinks and nosh are served at 6:30; formal talks are underway at 7:00. Guests are invited to come and go as necessary.

October's Artist SPEAKeasy features visual artists Monica Vidal and Mark Masterson.

About Monica Vidal: Monica Vidal has been using variations on the tent and the body as the primary themes in her work for the past 5 years. She received her BFA at the Cleveland Institute of Art and her MFA at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her work has been exhibited at Lawndale Art Center, The Studio Gallery and in group shows across Texas. Currently, her work "Temple Hive" is being exhibited at Box 13 ArtSpace. More about Monica at www.monicart.com.

About Mark Masterson: Houston native Mark Masterson graduated with a BFA in Printmaking/Art History from the University of Houston. Currently he works out of Winter Street Studios and is a member of Burning Bones Press print studios. His work has been exhibited in local group show and galleries. His newest body of work (titled "Under Repair: New Works on Paper") is currently on view at Spacetakerk's ARC Gallery. More about Mark at www.markmasterson.com.