Vignette Art Fair 2018 Curators
Erin K. Murphy
Erin K. Murphy is the Manager of Exhibitions and Assistant to the Chief Curator at the San Antonio Museum of Art, where over the past four years she has organized original modern and contemporary permanent collection exhibitions. Erin recently co-organized an exhibition of modern photography as well as a major exhibition of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art.
She previously served in positions at the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Erin has published writing on artists John Chamberlain, James Rosenquist, and Willie Doherty, among others. Additionally, she has served as the editor and co-editor for several exhibition publications, most recently, Heaven and Hell: Salvation and Retribution in Pure Land Buddhism.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of North Texas with a focus on modern and contemporary art. Using Jean Baudrillard’s concept of the simulacrum as a framework, her Master’s thesis considered features of James Rosenquist’s studio practice to propose a new interpretation involving the representational status and significance of the artist’s collages and paintings.
Erin is a member of the Association of Art Museum Curators as well as the Board of Directors and Website Committee for the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network.
Jessie Moncrief
This year's fair expanded upon the successful programming of 2017 to include Virtual, an exhibit dedicated to New Media Art and curated by New Media artist and entrepreneur Jessie Moncrief.
Jessie Alexandra Moncrief is a practicing inter-media artist from Dallas, Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas, with a BFA in New Media Arts and a minor in Business. Currently working as an audio visual technician, and an art handler in the metroplex, Moncrief is passionate about supporting under recognized artists, nurturing the DIY scene, and rescuing doggos.
Dee Lara
This year's fair also included Venture, a showcase of interactive art mediums, such as social practice, installation, and performance art, curated by social-practice artist and curator Dee Lara.
Dee Lara is an artist, writer, and independent curator living in Fort Worth, Texas. Her work is best characterized as an instituent practice — bridging gaps through innovative collaboration, working alongside traditional stewards and also operating in unconventional or community arenas in order to cultivate diverse, broad, meaningful engagement.
Vignette Art Fair 2018 Artists
Alongside the general exhibition, containing traditional 2D and 3D works, the 2018 Vignette Art Fair expanded upon the successful programming of 2017 to include Virtual, an exhibit dedicated to New Media Art, and Venture, a showcase of interactive art mediums, such as social practice, installation, and performance art.
Vignette Exhibition
Traditional 2D and 3D art, curated by Erin Murphy
Venture
Interactive art mediums, curated by Dee Lara
Chesley Antoinette
Jin-ya Huang
Erika Jaeggli
Noëlle Mulder
Sara Rastegarpouyani
Angie Reisch
Sunset Studios: Emily Riggert and Rachel Rushing
Fabiola Valenzuela
Virtual
New Media Art, curated by Jessie Montcrief
Billi London Gray
Penny Halcyon
Bella Jones
Ha Na Lee
Betsy Lewis
Carmen Menza
Michele Monseau
Noëlle Mulder
Gina Orlando
Revisit the Fair
Click on the assets below to view the installation, see detailed high-resolution images of included works, read our welcome and the juror’s essay, and so much more.
2018 Installation Images
View installation images of the fair to experience it again
2018 Printed Program
View or download our program with curator essays and a listing of included works
Vignette Art Fair 2018 Programming
Programming for the fair once again included Viewpoints, a series of panel discussions with local, female industry leaders, and Vocations, which featured local women-owned businesses, the details of which can be seen below.
Viewpoints
Art and Community
Saturday, April 14 11:00am - 11:45am
This panel discussed how women are transforming their community through their art endeavors.
Moderator:
Dr. Lauren Cross - Lecturer of Art Education at the University of North Texas and founder of WoCA Projects
Panelists:
Karen Blessen - Founder and Executive Artistic Director of 29 Pieces
Emily Riggert - Artist & Co-Founder of Sunset Art Studios
Rachel Rushing - Artist & Co-Founder of Sunset Art Studios
Montoya Williams - Artist & Art Activist
Art and Success
Saturday, April 14 12:30pm - 1:15pm
This panel discussed the challenges of being a woman in the arts and the specific tools that they have used to overcome these challenges
Moderator: Lauren Smart - Freelance journalist and Professor of Practice at Southern Methodist University
Panelists:
Danielle Georgiou - Artist & Founder of the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group
Consuelo Gutierrez - Director of Programs & Membership at The Cedars Union
Erin K. Murphy - Manager of Exhibitions and Assistant to the Chief Curator at the San Antonio Museum of Art and Curator of main exhibition at Vignette Art Fair 2018
Willow Sanchez - Entertainment and Intellectual Property Lawyer
Vocations
Favors & Stuff
Fun, thoughtfully-designed games and gifts to enhance any occasion.
Kanju Interiors
A luxury interiors and décor brand partnered with fine artists and artisan groups across the African continent.
MPulse Studio
Works of art designed and handmade by Margaret Elizabeth Hulse that help support community programs involved in women’s health, safety, and dignity.
Shamsy Handmade Goods
Fine art, stationary, and hand-made goods made locally by Shamsy Roomiani.
