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The Black Light Contingent is a group of artists who create fluorescent and neon based art for their own artistic and aesthetic purposes. The artists create traditonal and experimental art in several mediums. The Black Light Contingent currently exhibits its work in The Calcasieu Gallery in downtown San Antonio. The Calcasieu Gallery is unique in that it is designed to exhibit fluorescent based art specifically, a quality no other galleries exhibit in the region. The Black Light Contingent is made up of permanent "contingent members" who work to put on art shows and promote the fluorescent medium. The Black Light Contingent also exhibits the work of other, non-contingent artists. Every new art open exhibits featured guest artists' work side-by-side with contingent member work. The Black Light Contingent officially formed in 2009. The Contingent's main event is The Black Light Art Party. Founding members Michael Aaron Casares, Gil Casares and Ernest Vidal organized the first Black Light Art Parties at Ruta Maya Riverwalk in June 2007 and July 2008. The Black Light Art Party is a night of fluorescent art and music and has been recieved with a general sense of awe by the public. The Black Light Contingent is looking forward to putting on future art opens and exhibits both in and out of The Calcasieu Gallery.
10.03.10 - Join the Black Light Contingent at Una Noche de la Gloria, a night of art, much and culture in San Antonio, TX. Una Noche takes place Saturday Oct 8, 2010 from 6PM-Midnight and is held west of downtown on Brazos Street at Guadalupe Street. The Black Light Contingent will be hosting their own venue this year, so come out and check out all the great work! Visit our "upcoming shows" for details. 08.17.10 - The Black Light Contingent will be part of the Ultraviolet Black Out Party to be held at BackStage Live on Saturday September 4, 2010. Come out among the DJ's and ultraviolet as we transform the space into a black light art extravaganza! 07.27.10 - On August 14, 2010 we will hold an art open featuring our July/August artists Laura Galore, Alex Ramirez, and Raul Castellanos. We will open around 8:30 PM. At 10:00 PM there will be a special song and poetry performance by Gil and Michael Aaron Casares. Drinks by donation and refreshments offered. Admission is free and open to all ages. 06.17.10 - Join us for Black Light Art Party 2010 at the Calcasiue Gallery as The Black Light Contingent celebrates its One Year Anniversary. We extend our thanks to all those who have visited the gallery and seen our work, shared your thoughts, and your warmth; and a big thanks to management at the Calcasieu Apartments for having us in their space, providing a place for the community to gather. The show will feature new work by Contingent members as well as art by guest feature, Laura Galore. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Michael will read from his book, The Terrorist around 10 pm. The Happy Death Men will play at 11 PM. There will be refreshments as always, and wine by donation, and the event is free. Bring the kids and show them art that glows in the dark! 03.18.10 - Carroll Through the Looking Glass was a wonderful time! Thanks everyone who came out to see! We had a marvelous time and are sure you did, too! We hope you enjoyed the exhibit. We are planning on doing another showing real soon, so tell your friends and your family to come out and catch Lewis Carroll's Alice and others before the exhibit closes. And thanks again for an inspiring evening... 03.03.2010 - Black Light Contingent will have an exhibit open March 13, 2010 at The Calacasieu Gallery in participation with Contemporary Arts Month. The Contingent presents, "Carroll Through the Looking Glass," an ultraviolet interpretation of the many works of Lewis Carroll. The gallery will open at five for a reading of Carroll's poetry and the lights will go on after sunset. Join us for a night of black light madness, Lewis Carroll style. 214 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205. 01.10.2010 - Happy New Year from the Black Light Contingent! We're pleased to announce that the next art open to be held at the Calcasieu Gallery will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2010! Look forward to great new art by Contingent members, as well as new featured artists! |
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