Visitors will be treated to two new shows at Bogan Gallery on the Island beginning October 8th and running through November 20th.  Come for Patrons Preview evening, Friday, October 8th, from 6 - 9pm, or come to the ArtWalk and Artist Reception on Saturday, October 9th, from 6 - 9pm.

Terry Hagiwara has his first show in Galveston, aptly titled, "Simply Raku."  Regular visitors will have seen examples of Hagiwara's ceramics before, but this show introduces modern patterns never before seen in any gallery.  Terry Hagiwara is a well-known ceramicist who combines his Japanese aesthetic in design with his love for the shapes in Native American pottery. He imposes order on seemingly randon and chaotic patterns, meticulously applying the glazes by hand.  The low firing process of Raku is the focus of this show, allowing for variety in appearance on the surface of each vessel; some appear ancient, while others, with their metallic glazes, look decidedly modern. Hagiwara's vessels are affordable, attractive, and collectible.

In addition, Bogan Gallery is proud to be a part of the D'Feet Breast Cancer Organization's celebration of it's 10th year anniversary.  The "Uplifting Ideas" exhibit, running concurrently with Hagiwara's show, is the result of a contest held in which artists, crafters, and quilters decorated over 40 bras.  Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to vote for the bra they like the best.  The designers of the 5 winning bras will receive prize money, and the 5 winning bras will be auctioned off for charity at an event in 2011.  This is a fun event for a worthy charity, so come to the gallery and cast your vote!

Bogan Gallery on the Island is located in the heart of the historic downtown arts and entertainment district on Galveston Island at 2217 Postoffice.  Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 10am - 5pm, Saturdays 10am - 6pm, and Sundays from noon - 4pm.  The gallery accepts most major credit and debit cards, cash, check, and offers payment plans on selected works. For more information, contact the gallery at 409-765-1711, or visit the website, www.bogangallery.com.