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THE MAC ANNOUNCES A NEW EXHIBITION: Isabelle Scurry Chapman: Birds of Lint. The exhibition opens on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 5:30pm and will be on view through February 12, 2011.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The MAC is proud to present a new exhibition; Isabelle Scurry Chapman: Birds of Lint. The opening reception will be Saturday, January 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at our galleries located at 3120 McKinney Avenue, which is in the Uptown District of Dallas. Exhibitions will be on view through February 12. In the Lobby Isabelle Scurry Chapman: Birds of Lint Birds of Lint is a whimsical exhibition decorated with bird sculptures made of dryer lint, wire, thread, yarn, buttons, colored foil, sticks, dried flowers, seeds, shells and any other specimens the artist can get her hands on. The birds of lint fit quaintly into Chapmans ethic of recycling. Isabelles work is a homage to nature and creating beauty out of the ordinary. Isabelle Scurry Chapman has studied art at the University of Houston, Rice University, and Glassel School of Art. Isabelle has exhibited her work extensively throughout Texas with exhibitions at the Galveston Arts Center and The Michelson Museum to name a few. She released, Birds: A Collection of Verse and Vision with poet, Jim Blackburn in 2009. Her awards include a 1994 Mid America Art Alliance/National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, two grants from the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County (1998, 1999), and a 2006 Mayors Award for her work with Art Bridge, an art program for homeless children.

About the MAC Established in 1994, The McKinney Avenue Contemporary (The MAC) is a nonprofit organization that stands as a Dallas advocate for creative freedom offering the opportunity for experimentation and presentation of art in all disciplines. It supports the emerging and established artist roll in society providing a forum for critical dialogue with their audiences. This relationship is cultivated through education and innovative

programming. The MAC is a member of Dallas Art Dealers Association and The Uptown Association. Call 214-953-1212 for information or visit www.the-mac.org. The MAC is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.the-mac.org Interviews and images related to this exhibition are available upon request. Contact(s): Lisa Hees Assistant Director McKinney Avenue Contemporary 3120 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 +1.214.953.1212 www.the-mac.org

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