Arthouse grand re-opening

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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One of the signature looks of the new space is the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Avenue.

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

One of the signature looks of the new space is the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Avenue.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Elizabeth Dunbar, Associate Director and Curator, left, and Mark Johnson, Facilities Manager and Preparator, right, move paintings from New York artist Mequitta Ahuja around the gallery space for final positioning for the opening exhibit.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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The Arthouse, a contemporary arts center on Congress Ave. in the heart of downtown Austin, is set to re-open October 21 after a $6.6 million renovation.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Caroline Koebel, Curatorial Assistant and Exhibitions Coordinator, left, and Mark Johnson, Facilities Manager and Preparator, right, unpack paintings from New York artist Mequitta Ahuja as they prepare the pieces for final positioning for the opening exhibit.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Mark Johnson, Facilities Manager and Preparator, unpacks paintings from New York artist Mequitta Ahuja as he prepares the pieces for their final positioning for the opening exhibit.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, is among the many staff members who have helped to transpose receipes on the wall as part of New York artist Jason Middlebrook's installation.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, is among the many staff members who have helped to transpose receipes on the wall as part of New York artist Jason Middlebrook's installation.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

The rooftop access of the gallery which will be used for entertaining members and exhibit openings.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, shows off the rooftop access of the gallery which will be used for entertaining members and exhibit openings.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

An upstairs lounge to the back of the gallery will be used as a library and sitting area with free internet access.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Pieces of New York artist Jason Middlebrook's installation.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Pieces of New York artist Tony Feher's installation.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, left, and Sue Graze, Executive Director, right, confer in the second floor gallery space.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, left, and Sue Graze, Executive Director, right, confer in the second floor gallery space.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Virginia Jones, Public Relations Coordinator, left, and Sue Graze, Executive Director, right, confer in the second floor gallery space.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

Sue Graze is the Executive Director of Arthouse at the Jones Center.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Ralph Barrera AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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(Michael Moran)

With its grand re-opening, a renovated Arthouse becomes the fodder for artists' projects.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Ryan Hennessee's The Specious Present at 700 Congress, 2010.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Cyprien Gaillard's Cities of Gold and Mirrors, 2009.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Cyprien Gaillard's Cities of Gold and Mirrors, 2009.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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James Sham's Close Caption, 2010, still.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Jason Middlebrook's More Art About Buildings and Food, 2010.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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Lerner Shops, the department store at 700 Congress Ave., now the location of Arthouse. c. 1956.

Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
With its reopening, a renovated Arthouse becomes fodder for artists' projects
Architecture review: Arthouse design shows style — and sense

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