OPENING SATURDAY, OCT. 16, 5:30 TO 7:30

Come to the Gallery for one of our fun openings.  Meet the artists!  See fine paintings!  Partake of some light refreshments!  Tell us what YOU might have selected to describe Fort Bend County, Texas.  These pictures are only a sample.

SEVEN ARTISTS PAINT FORT BEND COUNTY, TX

Steve Conrad, Fran Knueppel, Jean Olliver, Chuck Rawle, Billy Rotter,  Reg Stark and Monroe Williams have put together some interesting work dealing with the past, present and future of Fort Bend County, Texas.  In case you've not heard of us, we're located southwest of Houston, Harris County, Texas.  Ft. Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in the country today with new subdivisions popping up everywhere.  Founded in 1823, before Texas became a Republic, it was like most places of its time, rural with large land owners thriving growing sugar cane, cotton and cattle.  In the mid 1900's, oil struck in a number of areas, and, as they say, the rest is History.  Sugar Land, the largest city in the county was recently selected as one of the best places to live.  Morton Street Gallery is located in Richmond, an historic town of about 10,000 and the County Seat.  These artists live in different areas and have used their various talents to depict something about the nature of the place.  We hope you enjoy this preview.  If you want to see the rest....we're here.

"The Matriarchs", acrylic, 20"X24", Monroe Williams, $ 850 SOLD

"Summer Sky", Oil on linen, 24kt gold frame, 30"x40", Chuck Rawle, $ 6,000

"Fast Train to Tomorrow", oil, 48"x60", Reg Stark $ 4,800

"One Day in Autumn", oil, Monroe Williams

ART CLASSES

We begin a new season for art classes this month, for both oil and acrylic at any level.  Classes meet on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  For more information, call the gallery 281-341-8033 next week after the Labor Day Holiday.

Bridal Shower at MSG Saturday 14th, 1-3

  Group of 40 had lots of fun and
good eats from Italian Maid.
  The Gallery looked very festive.
  Remember us when you plan your next party.

Some More Art at Salute to Fort Bend

Safari Texas Salute to Fort Bend 2010

Our artists are working hard to bring outstanding new work to this event.  We want to provide you with all the information on this event.
Website:  www.safaritexasballroom.com
Title:  "A Tapestry of the Past, Present, and Future"
Time:  Saturday, October 9, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Place:  Safari Texas Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464
The beneficiary of this year's Salute is the new Mamie George Community Center, a program of Catholic Charities.
For more information about sponsorships or tickets, contact Dee Koch at 281-980-2909 or
"deesuekoch@gmail.com"  or  Joyce Kennerly at 713-385-5592 or "joyceck@hal-pc.org"

Morton Street Gallery will provide decor at Safari Club Event

This painting is just one of about 18 that will be in place at Safari Clubs "Salute to Fort Bend" October 9th.  All of the Fort Bend Artists in the Gallery will be depicting the Past, Present and/or the Future of the County at the Annual Event.  Among them are Steve Conrad, Jean Olliver, Reg Stark, Billy Rotter, Chuck Rawle, Monroe Williams and myself.  It's a big challenge for us and we are delighted.  All of you, mark your calendar and join us at the Safari Club where Allison Wen will provide us  with good times, good food and a good cause.  We'll keep you posted.

Business Blender drew a big crowd

Our blender was very successful and we had a lot of people who appeared to have a lot of fun.  Of course the wine may have had something to do with it.  Will and Marie from the Snake Charmers were fantastic as a duo...the music was lovely and the volume just right.  And Italian Maid from across the street had some great food.  The meat balls were a hugh success.  Several of the artists provided door prizes, as did the gallery, and fun was had by all.  Will send pics asap.

SHOW OPENING SEPT. 22ND, 5:30-7:30 @ MSG

Come by the Gallery after work for some Food, Art, Live Music and Fun, and see our new show.