Metrognome Collective Art Shows

For Fort Worth Gallery Night, the not-for-profit artists co-op Metrognome Collective is thrilled to present three shows in three different venues around Fort Worth.

The Metrognome Peep's Show: This new show of art by Fort Worth artists: Mark Penland, Adam Werner, James Lassen, Jill Foley, Delaney Allen, Jesse Barnett, Christopher Blay, Nick Prendergast, Paul Leicht, and more. The Peeps Show will be located in our temporary gallery space on the ground floor of the Lancaster Lofts building located at 1324 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The show is being sponsored by Flora Brewer of the Lancaster Lofts to spread the word about the future home of The Studios at Lancaster Lofts. The Studios will be newly constructed prestige artist's studios and a gallery, aimed at developing a new arts district just east of downtown Fort Worth. Intended to be the working home for ten carefully chosen fine and commercial artists, The Studios are a badly needed resource for the Fort Worth arts community. Metrognome's Peep's Show is Sept. 8, and the gallery will be open from 12pm to 12am. Admision is free.

The Chat Room Pub Show: The prints of Andrew Kendall are on display. Andrew is a talented printmaker from north Texas, and his distinctive, gritty work, inspired by collecting trash, strikes an delicate balance between the worlds of pop and urban style street art. The art perfectly suits the eclectic crowd at the Fairmount neighborhood's Chat Room, and complements their fine selection of spirits. On display through Oct. 1 at the Chat Room Pub, 1263 W. Magnolia Ave.

Arts Goggle: Metrognome artists will be displaying work at the amazing Spiral Diner, Fort Worth's only vegan restaurant. The Fort Worth Arts Goggle is on Friday, September 7, from 5-10pm at various locations. The Spiral Diner and Bakery is at 1314 W Magnolia Ave.

For more information, contact James Watkins.

Metrognome Collective Art Auction To-nite

For those so inclined, the Metrognome Collective Benefit Art Auction is scheduled for tonight at The Chat Room Pub. The silent auction begins at 7 p.m., and contains work by: Noel Finney (Austin), Dylan Oriley, Paul Leicht, Jesse Barnett, Andrew Kendall, Nick Pendergrast, John Bell (Austin), Andy Amato (Dallas), Elizabeth Colonna (Austin), Christopher Blay, Randy Davis, James Watkins, Karolina Phillips, Kelly Rien, Mark Penland, Rene West, Robby Potts, Adam Meese, Kate Symanovich, Olivia Saldivar and more. Cover is $5 at the door, and works will start bidding at as low as $10. The Chat Room Pub is located at 1263 West Magnolia, Fort Worth, 76104 (between Hemphill & 8th, 2 blocks south of Rosedale)

Also, beginning at 8 p.m., Sarah Reddington will be performing, followed by Clint Niosi at 9:30 and Tame... Tame and Quiet at 11. Bidding stops at 1:30 am, during the final bidding of the evening, Wanz Dover will be spinning, winners will be announced, and payment will be accepted by cash, check, or via credit card (through paypal).

Metrognome Collective Art Auction

Metrognome Collective is still seeking submissions for our upcoming silent art auction. The auction will be taking place on July 14th at the Chat Room on Magnolia in Fort Worth. Tame… Tame and Quiet, Clint Niosi, and several other excellent local bands will be performing. Donated work will be given a minimum bid value, and hung based on space availability. Bidding will stop at midnight, and winning bids will be announced at the end of the evening, and by e-mail on Sunday. The theme for the show is Red, White and Blue; and contributions are due Saturday July 7. For more information, call 817.366.0866.

Metrognome Collective Comes Back

The Omniscient Cindy at FineLine hips us to the fact that Metrognome Collective, the Fort Worth community artist’s cooperative on Lancaster, has finally received official federal tax-exempt status, meaning that they can now accept tax deductible donations from individuals, businesses and the government. The primary goal is to have a new and legal studio/performance/gallery space within a year. You can help us make that happen in the following ways: 1. Volunteer. 2. Spread the word. 3. Get Involved. They are working on setting up a fund-raiser in the next couple of months, and if you are interested in participating, contact james.watkins@metrognome.org.