A piece by Chicana artist Santa Barrara now on display at the Tejano Civil Rights Museum, 1517 N. Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 1. Courtesy photo
Baby, it’s hot outside. Time to take an art break. Check out any and all of these great limited-time art shows on display in galleries and museums across the Coastal Bend. Cool your body; chill your mind!
For more, visit 101corpuschristi.com/EVENTS. Instantly add info to your digital calendars or email to family or friends. Plan an afternoon contemplating the convergence of art and sea and thee!
Light Shadow Transparency
Through Aug. 12
A collection of light-dependent art that offers a unique experience as gallery visitors walk through and around this interactive exhibit.
K Space Contemporary 415 D Starr St.
Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
Strong Current
Through Aug. 19 Photographer Jon Steele, who grew up in the Coastal Bend, presents 20 years of ocean photography with more than 100 pieces, including paintings, sculptures and surfboards.
Art Center of Corpus Christi 100 N. Shoreline
Closed Mondays
Free admission
Target: Texas — The Meanings of Mixed Media
Through Aug. 21 Contemporary Texas artists interpret the world through mixed media, using raw materials both traditional and unrefined.
Art Museum of South Texas 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Closed Mondays
Admission $4-$8
Islander Cellphone Photography Show
Through Sept. 16 Students, faculty and staff contributed the 94 juried photographs in this exhibit highlighting the versatility of modern technology as an artist’s tool.
Mary and Jeff Bell Library Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Open daily; hours vary
Free admission
Chican@ Roots — Nuestras Raices
Though Sept. 1 Chicana artist Santa Barraza’s colorful work celebrates the art and style of ancient Mexican art using Aztec and Mayan codices. Barraza is a professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville with an international reputation.
Tejano Civil Rights Museum 1517 N. Chaparral St.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday
Free admission
