Watson Hall at Lovers Lane UMC
The mission of the Visual Arts Committee and the ArtReach Gallery is to showcase rotating art shows of artists from all communities so that the spiritual awareness of the LLUMC congregation can be raised as well as sharing our ministry with others in the metroplex area
The ArtReach Gallery was founded in 2010 and showcases rotating art shows on the walls of Watson Hall at Lovers Lane UMC. Exhibits rotate on approximately a 60-90 day schedule. The art gallery is sponsored by the Lovers Lane Foundation and funded by one of its 45+ permanent endowments. The ArtReach Gallery is the work of and is administered by the LLUMC Visual Arts Committee.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Submit your original artwork for our 2023 Advent Exhibit
EXHIBIT: Nov. 16 – Feb. 1
THEME: “New Beginnings”
Ideally, Submitted work would have some spiritual meaning commensurate with Advent and new beginnings (new birth, anticipation, love, the glorious future, positive outcomes and outlooks, resurrection, hope, etc.)
DEADLINE TO ENTER: Monday, Oct. 23
DETAILS: This is a Juried exhibit by Wallace Leon Hughes. Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention awards will be awarded (as well as cash prizes)
Artists may submit up to 4 pieces
LOCATION: Watson Hall at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220 (use Entrance A)
For more information, contact Margaret Mall at artreachllumc@gmail.com or (214) 794-9355
CURRENT ART EXHIBIT
2023 ART EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Featured Artist(s) | Dates | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Travels & Texas Bound | Cecy Turner | Feb 2 – Apr 24, 2023 | March 5, 2023 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Wesley Prep Art Show | Students of Wesley Prep | April 24 – May 1, 2023 | |
| Associative Creative Artists | ACA Artists | May 2 – July 13, 2023 | May 22, 2023 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| New Light | Kayleigh Ebenrick | July 13 – Sept 14, 2023 | August 6, 2023 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Southwestern Watercolor Society | Artists of Southwest Watercolor Society | Sept 14 – Nov 16, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Advent Exhibit (Call for Artists) | Various | Nov 16, 2023 – Feb 8, 2024 | TBD |
EXHIBITS & INQUIRIES
For information about the current exhibit click here.
For information about upcoming exhibits or to inquire about showing your work contact:
Margaret Mall: margaret@calligraphyartstudio.com | 214.794.9355
Judy Young: jkcy49@gmail.com | 214.669.1086
Unless otherwise indicated, all art is for sale. A portion (usually 25%) of all sale proceeds benefits the Lovers Lane Foundation and the balance is usually for the individual artist. For purchase information, contact Paul Ditto at (214) 706-9561 or email ArtReach@llumc.org.
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
The Visual Art Committee is a group of men and women volunteers who have a love for art. Many of them are not members of LLUMC. We are always looking for volunteers of all kinds. If you would be interested in helping, contact Margaret Mall at margaret@calligraphyartstudio.com or Judy Young at jkcy49@gmail.com .
MEMBERS
Dave Arena joestadium@yahoo.com
Judy Campbell campbellart20@aol.com
Marilyn Jones meitzenjones@att.net
Margaret Mall margaret@
Cecy Turner cecy@cecyturner.com
Judy Young jkcy49@gmail.com
Purchase Information
- Unless otherwise indicated, all art is for sale
- Sales Tax (8.25%) be added
- If you require shipping, let us know and we can make those arrangements and get you an estimate of shipping cost
- All purchased items must remain up until the show comes down
- If you are picking up your purchased piece, it needs to be picked up on the day the show comes down
- If you cannot be there that day, let us know and we can make other arrangements
- To purchase items or inquire about any of the above, contact Paul Ditto at 214-706-9561 or ArtReach@llumc.org
The LLUMC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to build and manage a financial platform, the sole purpose of which is to support the ministries, outreach, and evangelism of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, including providing funds for maintenance and operations so that more of the church’s resources can be devoted to its ministries, outreach, and evangelism programs. If you would like to support the ArtReach Gallery by giving to our Visual Arts Endowment, click on the Give button below and use the drop-down menu to select “Visual Arts Fund”.
You can support the ArtReach Gallery by giving to the Visual Arts Endowment with the Lovers Lane Foundation. Just click on the link below and use the drop-down menu to select the “Visual Arts Fund”.
DIRECTIONS
We are located in Watson Hall at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church at 9200 Inwood Rd (Northeast corner of Inwood Rd and Northwest Hwy). You may enter from either Northwest Highway or Inwood Rd.
FROM NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
Drive straight north towards the back of campus (past the Sanctuary). You can enter at Entrance A (behind the large white A/C Physical Plant) on the north side of campus (towards the middle of campus).
FROM INWOOD ROAD
Drive past the Wesley Prep Entrance D and enter at Entrance A on the north side of campus (towards to the middle of campus).
ONCE INSIDE
Check-in at the Welcome Desk, but if no one is there, Watson Hall is in the middle of the buidling space, just outside the Narthex of the Sanctuary.
