Oso Bay Biennial  XXIII

SCHEDULE
Join us in October for a weekend of art, lectures, demonstrations, and beach firing at the TAMU-CC Weil Gallery and campus.


All events are free and  open to the public.



Friday, October 4, 4-7PM

OPENING RECEPTION + ARTIST PANEL 
Making Meaning: Process + Material

Weil Gallery, Free

Artist reception and panel discussion: Come hear the artist of Oso Bay Biennial: Oh, So Ceramic! discuss how they use the clay medium as they harness process and material to create meaningful artwork.


Saturday, October 5, 12-5PM

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

Bay Hall 103, Free

Join us for an afternoon of ceramic demonstrations featuring the artists of OSO BAY, Oh! So Ceramic: Emily Bayless, Misty Gamble, Leandra Urrutia, and Christy Wittmer will be demonstrating techniques that helped them make the work on display in the Weil Gallery. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up ceramic tips and tricks to add to your clay-making arsenal. 

Demonstrations will cover Altarcitos (Bayless), Solid Building (Gamble), Ceramic Tracery (Urrutia), and Paper Clay (Wittmer).


 Sunday, October 6, 8AM-5PM

BEACH FIRING

TAMU-CC Beach, Free

Whether or not you bring bisque work to participate, we welcome you to be present at the prep, pack in, pack out, and clean up portions of the pit-firing event.

WHERE: Check back for the exact location of the firing. TBD before the weekend of October 4th.

CLAY PREP: Leandra Urrutia will meet with participants at 8:30 pm on SATURDAY,
October 5th, in the CA building in the Ceramic Studio to prepare clay work for pit firing.

EVENT DAY SET-UP: Sunday, October 6th at 8 am – Meet us at TAMUCC in the
Center for Arts Building (CA) ceramic room to pack materials in vehicles. Once packed up, we will take them out to the beach and set up.

BLASTOFF TIME: Pits will be lit at 9am and will potentially fire until 5pm – The end
time is approximate and depends on how much clay work is brought to fire and how
fast the fires burn.

PACKUP TIME: When the fires burn out and all pit work is finished and cool to the
touch, we will clean and clear the pit areas. Depending on the amount of fired work
and cooling, pack-up may start as early as 1 pm or as late as 5 pm.


VIEW FAQ HERE:

Be sure to check out the Downtown Corpus Christi First Friday Artwalk

Pretty Moxie EXHIBITION 

Pretty Moxie is an artist collective  composed of Ashley Burnett, Mariana Ruvalcaba Cruz,  and Saffron Williams.
In their debut group exhibition, Pretty Moxie presents narrative ceramic work paired with prints that construct narratives about their experiences of
womanhood, belonging, personal journeys, and their lives as female artists.

ABOUT
Oh, So Ceramic! Exhibition



Texas is a massive state, showcasing an immense variety in climate, culture, and landscape, much like a whole country in and of itself. The Texas A&M University system has eleven affiliates spread across the state. Beneath the A&M umbrella, four passionate artist educators have come together to exhibit their dedication to contemporary ceramics. Striving for creative exchange and community involvement, they have forged a partnership aimed at sparking new dialog in the world of clay through traveling exhibitions, discussions, and workshops. Despite differences, their institutions share much in common. This partnership spotlights the individuality and interconnectedness of their unique art practices, educational institutions, communities, and ceramic programs. Through the confluence of material and process, they aim to ignite a new wave of enthusiasm for ceramics.


Featured Artists




Emily Bayless

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Misty Gamble

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Leandra Urrutia

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Christy Wittmer

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About Oso Bay Biennial


The Weil Gallery, opened in 1978 on the freshly renamed Corpus Christi State University campus, which became part of the Texas A&M System in 1989. That academic year after its opening, the Oso Bay Biennial made its debut in the spring of 1979, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition of artistic excellence, organized by Professor of Art, Greg Reuter. Now celebrating its 23rd edition with Oh, So Ceramic, the biennial continues to rotate disciplines within the Department of Art + Design, showcasing the diverse studio practices and groundbreaking research led by our distinguished faculty. In 2016, the biennial welcomed Graphic Design into the rotation, reflecting the department's adaptation to the evolving creative landscape. We eagerly anticipate the return of Graphic Design in 2026, promising another dynamic exhibition that mirrors the ever-changing environment of our society.


Questions? Send a message to the Gallery Director.

VISIT

Corpus Christi, TX


Corpus Christi has numerous great places to eat, drink and things to do. Listed here are a few of our favorites.

FOOD  

Breakfast & Coffee
Atomic Omelette
Bien Mérité
Coffee Waves
Hesters
JB’s German BakeryLucy’s Snack Bar
Price's Chef

Asian
Aka Sushi Downtown
BKK Thai Kitchen + Bar
Dao
Dokyo Dauntaun
Drunkn' Noodlez
Mikoto RamenRock and Rolls Sushi
Thai Spice
Z-Counter

Burgers & Sandwiches
Executive Surf ClubPadre Island Burger Company
Taylor Center Deli
Wallbanger’s
Wataburger (The Flagship Location)

BBQ
Butters BBQ
Rudy’s Salty Oak


Mexican/Tex-Mex
Linda's Restaurant
Nona’s Cocina
Reparo Taquito
Taqueria Acapulco
Taqueria ChapalaTo-Ce-Chi

Middle Eastern & Indian
Elizabeth’s
Ginger Cafe
Pavani Express
Sufi Kabob

Pub Fare
Alamo Drafthouse
The Post at Lamar Park

Pizza & Italian
B&J'sGrimaldi's Pizzaria
House of Rock
Marty McPies
New York Pizza
Seafood
Doc’s
The Lookout
Snoopy's
Water Street Market
The Yardarm


DRINK

Aerodrome Distilling
BUS
The Goldfish
Grandview Lounge
House of Rock
Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe
Lorelei Brewing Company
Nueces Brewing Co.
Ok Hi-Fi Sound Bar
Rebel Toad Brewing
The Post at Lamar Park

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Ⓒ 2024 TAMU-CC University Galleries
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