Pierce's Memorandum and Account Book

Pierce’s Memorandum and Account Book: new paintings by Benjamin Pierce

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday January 29, 2011

Time: 5p-9p (Artist in attendance)

Exhibition Dates: January 29-March 5, 2011

RISING Gallery is proud to present new paintings by Benjamin Pierce in the exhibition

Pierce’s Memorandum and Account Book. This is Pierce’s second solo exhibition

in Dallas at RISING Gallery.

After a highly successful show, The Leviathan and the Flea, in St. Louis, MO which featured some 70 pieces, Pierce has focused his attention on this new body of work. Pierce’s Memorandum and Account Book is a visual journal of the past 6 months of his life. He says, “For many, imagination is the only escape from circumstance. For those of us living in a world quick to snuff out wonder and promise, it becomes necessary to create those things for ourselves.”

Ben’s paintings, acrylic and collaged works on wood panel, welcome us into the resolutions of his surroundings. He strongly believes in the importance of the viewer to be able to find personal significance within each piece: “I hope that when you see a piece of mine, it instantly takes you back to a specific experience, good or bad, back to that person you had a crush on but never mustered up the courage to talk to, the person who broke your heart, the day when nothing could possibly go wrong, the day when nothing went right.

Marcus Payzant has arrived!!

We are excited to announce that the works of Marcus Payzant are now at the gallery. We will be rearranging the walls to make room for the new work. You have to check it out....

Here's a sneak peak at one the of the pieces. You have to come visit us to see the rest!

Support Local Artists

Support local artists!!

We are very proud to be showing some great works by some premier Dallas artists.

Kathleen Wilke (above)

Photography on acrylic

Benjamin B. Purvis (above)

Current Exhibition: WATERFRONT

on display thru 12.31.10

Bonny Leibowitz (above)

encaustic/mixed media

Debbie Klein (above)

photopgraphy on acrylic

James Hastings (above)

ink on paper

Studio Wetz Furniture at Rising Gallery

RISING Gallery has acquired new furniture pieces by Studio Wetz. The new 'Bryan Wetz Signature' series is a selection of chairs, side tables, and coffee tables.

SLAT Chair by Studio Wetz

This latest series of furniture is the first of many new designs aimed at the most discerning of buyers. The precision construction details, the solid woods (both domestic and exotic), and the premier finishes put the collection second to none. The entire collection is designed and handmade in Dallas, TX.

Bryan says, “after years of admiring and studying the furniture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Gerrit Reitveld , to name a few, I set out to design a series of pieces reminiscent of the past greats”. Bryan’s continued research led him back to the designers of the past to investigate scale and proportion and how to change today’s perceptions of bigger is better. (3 Leg Chair shown to right)

Some of Bryan’s custom work has been showcased in Perspectives on Design Southwest, a coffee table book by Panache Partners. The 320-page publication features hundreds of vivid photographs of the region’s most stunning homes and the industry experts’ design inspirations, philosophies and perspectives. Books are also available for purchase at RISING.

"Domino" cocktail table by Studio Wetz

Additional custom furniture can be seen at www.StudioWetz.com

3rd annual PINK fundraiser at Rising Gallery a Success!

Last Saturday, October 16th, marked the third annual PINK charity event at Rising Gallery & Advisory, raising money for the Sharon Wetz Breast Cancer Fund to benefit the Cancer Support Community of North Texas through a silent art auction and fashion show featuring designs by the students of El Centro College Fashion Program.

Response was phenomenal, and with over 60 artists donating their work to a great cause, there was a lot to offer event goers. There are still some fabulous donated artworks on display and available for purchase through the end of the month for anyone who was not able to attend the evening event; 100% of those sales will go to charity. All other artwork sold at the gallery during the month of October will have a small portion of sales proceeds donated to this great cause.

Sharon Wetz Breast Cancer Fund is dedicated to assisting families living with the difficulties that come with a diagnosis of breast cancer. The Cancer Support Community of North Texas offers emotional and social support services to cancer patients and their families.

Special thanks to the participating artists and to the event sponsors: Dahlia Woods Gallery, Meddlesome Moth, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, RSC Show Productions, FGIII Art, ModernDallas.net, A+C Magazine, Bryan Wetz Interiors, Osgood-O'Neil Salon, Lure Salon, and McKane Consultants.

PINK 2010: 3rd Annual Fundraiser benefiting SWBCA and Cancer Support Community of North Texas

Join us this Saturday October 16, 2010 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. as Rising Gallery hosts PINK 2010, the 3rd annual fundraiser event benefiting Sharon Wetz Breast Cancer Fund and Cancer Support Community of North Texas. PINK 2010 will feature a silent auction of artwork in the central gallery space, and a runway fashion show of garments created by students enrolled in El Centro College's fashion program. Suggested minimum donation is $20 at the door.

TOGETHER, OUR COLLECTIVE GIFTS ARE SO MUCH MORE POWERFUL THAN OUR GIFTS ALONE.

Donations made during PINK 2010 will benefit the Sharon Wetz Breast Cancer Fund which is dedicated to assisting families living with the difficulties that come with a diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as the Cancer Support Community of North Texas which offers emotional and social support services to cancer patients and their families.

We are thankful to the dozens of artists who have generously donated artwork to the silent auction portion of the event. Artists participating include: Ben Pierce, Benjamin Purvis, Bonny Leibowitz, Carol Ordemann, Cathey Miller, Chris Panatier, Chris Usher, Dahlia Woods, Debbie Klein, Elizabeth Catlin Young, Jenna Young, Frankie Garcia III, Gina Dunn, Greta Gundersen, Jennifer Moreman, Jim Hastings, Kathleen Wilke, Kay Dalton, Laura Elia, Lloyd Lowe Jr, Michael Lyon, Michelle de Metz, Pinky Diablo, Renee Vandevere, Simon Waranch, Yolanda Smith, and more.

Special thanks to the Dahlia Woods Gallery who donated several artworks from their talented roster of artists, and to the fashion students at El Centro College. Special thanks as well to our event sponsors: A+C Magazine, Bryan Wetz Interiors, Dahlia Woods Gallery, FGIII Art, Lure Salon, McKane Consulting, Meddlesome Moth, ModernDallas.net, Osgood-O'Neil Salon, RSC Show Productions, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

10% of every gallery sale transacted during the month of October will be donated by Rising Gallery to SWBCF to aid their mission of helping families of patients diagnosed with breast cancer.

Chris Usher "Behind the Velvet Rope" D Magazine Video Interview

Still from D Magazine FrontRow interview with Chris Usher at Rising Gallery.

Check out Peter Simek's video interview with Rising Gallery artist Chris Usher just posted on D Magazine FrontRow! Peter met with Chris last week at the gallery to talk about behind the scenes at the White House and Usher's photography project "Behind the Velvet Rope". Peter did a fantastic job distilling an hour long conversation down to a few memorable minutes. Check it out here!