Artist-In-Residence
Rosa Latimer
2020-2021
Rosa Walston Latimer
For nearly a century and a half, the Smoot family “cooperated with nature” to create the vibrant Texas wildscape of the Flower Hill Estate on West Sixth Street. But the generosity of spirit that cultivated that sanctuary extends beyond the iron fence surrounding the property. Institutions like the Central Presbyterian Church, the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the Austin American-Statesman, the Texas state capitol, The University of Texas and Travis and Austin High Schools all owe an incalculable debt to Flower Hill residents. Author Rosa Latimer traces the positive legacy of Flower Hill and the influential Austin family who lived there.
Signed copies of the book are available in the Flower Hill gift shop.
Artist-In-Residence
Robert Melton
2019
Artist Talk
Robert Melton
Thursday, November 7th
6-8pm — Talk begins at 6:30pm
Hosted at The MAW Gallery
1214 W 6th St #113, Austin, TX 78703
Join us in celebrating the 2019 Artist-in-Residence, Robert Melton and his Flower Hill inspired film — Palimpsest.
Palimpsest
"Through photography, drawing, and film, I attempt to summon memories; an impractical and at times clunky way of traveling backwards in time to retrieve the irretrievable and reconcile past with present. In my film Palimpsest, I merge Jane’s vast archive with scenes from the current museum as a means of meditating upon her rich history, along with the uncomfortable inevitability of loss and nature of memory." Robert Melton
Artist-In-Residence
Valerie Fowler
2018
The Flower Hill Suite
A fim by John Clarke
We are thrilled to share this film by John Clark, The Flower Hill Suite. John documented local artist Valerie Fowler's crankie performance on the dining porch at Flower Hill in 2018.
The deepest gratitude to Valerie Fowler for her beautiful vision, to Brian Beattie for his captivating music, and to Amy Annelle for her stirring vocals and birdsong.
Valerie Fowler
Art at Flower Hill
Flower Hill Suite
Valerie Fowler has created a body of artworks: paintings, drawings and mixed media works, all inspired by the land and historic Austin home that is The Flower Hill Foundation. Formerly home to three generations of the Smoot family, now The Flower Hill Foundation, an Urban Homestead Museum, is striving to open its doors by Spring of 2019. A percentage of all artwork sales will go to the Flower Hill Foundation.
Please Note: The Neill-Cochran House museum will graciously be hosting the artworks - placed thoughtfully throughout its historic rooms, as well as all associated events.
Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel Street
Austin, Texas 78705
512-478-2335
The Opening Reception:
Saturday, Sept 1, 6-8pm
Including a "Crankie" performance by Fowler - "Flower Hill Crankie #1"
Accompanying live music - "The Flower Hill Suite" - written and performed by Brian Beattie and with a special guest vocalist - to be announced.
Plus Poetry!
Please join us! Light refreshments will be served.
$10 suggested donation benefits The Flower Hill Foundation
Artist Talk with Crankie Performance:
Wednesday, Sept 12, doors, 5:30, talk and performance, 6-7pm
Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel Street
Austin, Texas 78705
512-478-2335
This project was supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and Big Medium.
