In late January, the Australian government's national program, G'Day USA!, and the Australian-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas' "Australia Week Houston," will feature a variety of business and cultural events. The gallery is headlining two events, a major exhibition at Williams Tower Gallery and a new exhibition at Booker-Lowe. We hope you'll join us for both!

Saturday, 24 January until Monday, 30 March, 2009

Tracks

New Works by Leading and Emerging Artists of Yuendumu

Australia Day Open House:   2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

                                            Saturday, 24 January

                                            Booker-Lowe Gallery

                                            4623 Feagan Street

                                            Houston, TX

Paintings by 93-year-old Paddy Japaljarri Sims, the patriarch of the Yuendumu artists' cooperative, and his wife, Bessie Nakamarra Sims, plus paintings by other internationally-acclaimed artists Judy Watson Napangardi and Shorty Jangala Robertson, highlight this exhibition. In addition there will be colorful and affordable paintings by "up-and-coming" artists from this central desert community. For more information, please call Booker-Lowe Gallery at 713.880.1541.

Thursday, 22 January until Friday, 20 February, 2009

Grounded

Contemporary Works by Australian Aboriginal Artists

Opening Reception:              6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

                                            Thursday, 22 January

                                            Williams Tower Gallery

                                            2800 Post Oak Blvd.

                                            Houston, TX

This survey show of recent paintings by recognized Australian indigenous artists is curated by well-known Houston art expert Sally Sprout, director of Williams Tower Gallery, and features works by leading and emerging Aboriginal artists from throughout Australia. For more information, please call Williams Tower Gallery at 713.553.5060.

Nana Booker
Honorary Consul of Australia