News
December 2011:
Atelier Gallery in Charleston,
South Carolina is now
representing Casey Craig. The gallery is located in the historic
district on King Street. With over 20 years of experience they are
known for bringing fresh, original artwork to local and national
collectors alike. Charleston was named the #1 tourist destination in
2011 by Conde Nast Magazine. For more information please visit http://www.theateliergalleries.com
August 2011:
Lagerquist Gallery is now
representing Casey in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1971 and
located in the heart of Buckhead's prestigious West Village shopping
district, it is Atlanta's oldest continually owned and operated
gallery dealing in original fine art. For more information please
visit http://www.lagerquistgallery.net
May 2011:
The annual Five x Seven show
at Arthouse at the Jones in Austin, Texas is from May 12 - June 12.
Artists with strong Texas ties are invited to create works for this
exhibition which are displayed anonymously. Casey has been invited to
participate and has painted a piece specifically for this exhibition.
For more information, visit them at http://www.arthousetexas.org/five-x-seven
March 2011:
Casey's longhorn painting "The
Stars at Night" is the cover art for the February 2011 issue
of Tumbleweed Magazine. This monthly publication is published
by the Junior League of Midland, Texas. For information about their
projects, visit their website at www.jlweb.org/midland.
September
2010:
"Hill Country
Longhorn" was accepted as a finalist in the
Abstract/Experimental category of The Artist's Magazine 27th
Annual Art Competition. Cathy Woo was the juror for the
Abstract/Experimental category. The Annual Art Competition will
be featured in the December 2010 issue of the magazine.
July 2010:
Three paintings from Casey's
tree series have been selected by the Austin Public Library for
permanent installation in the newly constructed Twin Oaks Library. The
library is located at 1800 South Fifth St and will have a grand
opening celebration on August 21st, 2010.
April 2010:
Casey will do a demonstration for Gallery on the Square
on the front sidewalk of Old Mill Store from 1-4pm on the square in
Wimberley for Arts Fest on
Saturday, April 24th. There will be art set up all through the square,
strolling thespians, live music and a classic car show. There is no
parking on the square for the day, but shuttle service is available
from the Community Center and the former First Baptist Church.
March 2010:
"Longhorn
with Autumn Sky" was selected for publication in the 30th
anniversary issue of Celebrate Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
The annual publication reaches 17 million visitors, newcomers,
and locals in Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Currently in over
30,000 hotels, upscale motels, corporate housing, bed
& breakfasts, resorts, hotel gift shops, online bookstores,
and more makes this annual publication the premier
visitor’s guide. Click
here to view the printed version.
February 2010:
Meet the Artists! Casey will
do a demonstration with her mixed media painting technique at Art on
5th in Austin on Saturday, February 20th from 1-4pm. Several of Art on
5th's gallery artists will be creating works using their individual
styles and techniques. Art on 5th is located at 1501 W 5th Street for more information call
512-481-1111.
November 2009:
Group Exhibition "Small
Works" at Art on 5th in Austin, Texas. Casey has created several
smaller paintings just for this show. The exhibition is at the
gallery from November 16 - January 2.
Art on 5th is located at 1501 W 5th Street for more information call
512-481-1111.
October 2009:
"High Noon" one of
Casey's longhorn paintings was selected for the Happy Trails Banner
Project in Georgetown, Texas. The project runs from October 2, through
mid-November. Over 50 Texas artists have been selected to have their
work reproduced as 2'x4' banners which will be displayed around the
Historic Town Square in Georgetown. The public is invited to visit and
vote for their favorite banner. At the end of the project, the banners
will be permanently installed at the East View High School in
Georgetown, to help inspire student creativity.
For more information contact http://www.georgetownartworks.org
August 2009:
"Gray
Matters II" one of Casey's paintings, is being featured in
the current issue of Art Business News Magazine in the
Originals department.
June 2009:
The Austin Public Library has
selected three of Casey's mixed media paintings for permanent
installation in the new North Village Branch Library. The newly
constructed 11,000 square foot library, located at 2505 Steck Avenue
is replacing the 5,000 square foot storefront facility located on
Anderson Lane where it has been located since 1971. The library
celebrated their grand opening on May 30, 2009.
May 2009:
Casey Craig will be doing a
demonstration at Gallery on the Square in Wimberley for Arts Fest on
Saturday, May 9th from 12:30 - 3:00. Arts Fest will be held on the
Wimberley Square from 10am - 8pm. Several artists will demonstrate and
exhibit their work while area musicians provide live music. Gallery on
the Square is located directly on the square between Old Mill Store
and Wimberley Cafe.
April 2009:
One of Casey's paintings has
been selected for permanent installation at the Manchaca Road Branch
Library in Austin, Texas. The library, located in south Austin at 5500
Manchaca Road re-opened in March 2008 after an almost two year
renovation and remodel project.
March 2009:
"Lone Longhorn" one
of Casey's mixed media paintings, received an Honorable Mention Award
at the Midland Arts Association Spring
Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibit is being held at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland,
Texas and will be on display from March 5-29th.
December 2008:
All three of Casey's entries
were juried into the Wimberley Valley
Art League Deck the Walls Show and one of her paintings was awarded an Honorable
Mention. Jill Pankey, award-winning artist and lecturer at Texas State
University was the juror. The artwork is on exhibit at the Wimberley Community
Center through February 2, 2009.
November 2008:
Casey's artwork has been
accepted into the Uptown Blanco Art Center's Stars & Lights
Holiday Art Show. The show is curated by Rebecca Doll, the Director
for the Uptown Blanco Art Center. The Center is located On the Square
in Blanco at the corner of 4th and Main Streets. The show opens on
Friday, November 28th and includes an evening reception at 6pm. The
exhibit will continue every Thursday - Sunday until January 4th.
April 2008:
Deborah Kaufman of Bremond House Gallery
in Elgin, Texas has juried one of Casey's paintings into the Wimberley Valley
Art League show and awarded it an Honorable Mention. There will be an artist's champagne reception on
Friday, April 11th, from 5-7pm at the Wimberley Community Center. The artwork
will remain on exhibit through June 6th.
February 2008:
One of Casey's paintings has been juried
into the Wimberley Valley Art League show. The juror was David Berman of
Austin's d berman gallery. There will be an artist's champagne reception on
Friday, February 8, from 5-7pm at the Wimberley Community Center. The artwork
will remain on exhibit through April 3rd.
March 2007:
The
City of Austin has purchased three of Casey's mixed media paintings. The artwork
will be displayed at the newly renovated and expanded Spicewood Springs Library
as part of their permanent art collection. The library opens on Saturday, March
31st.
February 2007:
Arts
from the Heart (a non-profit organization that provides children around
Wimberley with free art classes and field trips to museums, concerts and theatre
performances), is hosting “An Evening to Remember”, their annual fundraising
gala scheduled for February 24th. Casey has donated “Texas
Pecan Stand” to be offered at the event’s silent auction. For more
information about the gala, contact Valerie Meek at 512-847-8500 or www.visitwimberley.com/artsheart.