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521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas, Texas 75218 • White Rock Lake
www.bathhousecultural.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 18, 2025
Media and Public Contact: Enrique Fernández Cervantes, Curator / Visual Arts Coordinator
enrique.fernandez@dallas.gov (214) 670-8723
Two North Texas artists celebrate art’s timeless power to offer playful escape from life’s constant pressures.
Party Animals: Art by Stormie Parker and Julia Mclain
On display at the Bath House Cultural Center May 3-June 7, 2025
Dallas - The Bath House Cultural Center presents Party Animals, an exhibition of paintings, mixed media, and sculptures by North Texas artists, Stormie Parker and Julia Mclain. A reception with the artists will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, featuring live music by Standards Gazette. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Party Animals is an imaginative exhibition featuring the work of two celebrated North Texas artists, Stormie Parker and Julia Mclain. This collaboration explores the delightful synergy between Stormie’s whimsical ceramic sculptures and Julia’s vintage-inspired animal paintings. Together, their works create a charming tribute to the animal kingdom—full of humor, nostalgia, and character.
The artists were inspired to create Party Animals as a lighthearted escape from today’s constant stream of stress and serious issues—wars, politics, climate change, and more. In the middle of one of the nation’s busiest metropolitan areas, the Bath House Cultural Center becomes a space for pause and play. The exhibition invites visitors to leave their worries at the door and step into a lighthearted world of wonder, where imagination and memory meet.
The show includes both individual works and collaborative mixed-media pieces that blend the artists’ distinct styles. Each artwork radiates a sense of warmth and nostalgia, calling on childhood memories and the timeless joy of animals as companions, mischief-makers, and muses. This combination of talents results in an engaging experience that resonates with viewers of all ages.
Stormie Parker is widely known for her detailed ceramic sculptures that capture the essence of animals with humor and heart. Her pieces are infused with personality—each creature feels alive, expressive, and full of story. With careful craftsmanship, Stormie invites viewers into the worlds of her creations, encouraging them to imagine their own playful narratives.
Julia McLain is a nationally recognized illustrator and graphic designer whose work draws on a deep love for vintage imagery. Inspired by the charm of old cartoons, toys, and floral patterns, Julia’s paintings radiate energy and nostalgic joy. Her vibrant animal portraits evoke the spirit of childhood, bringing a familiar, yet fresh perspective to each character she paints.
Together, Stormie and Julia have created a unique exhibition that uplifts the spirit and sparks the imagination. Party Animals is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the timeless power of art to transport us—even if just for a moment—into a more playful world.
Visit the artists’ websites at http://www.juliamclain.com and https://www.windstormstudio.com.
 Downloadable Press Releases and Press Photographs:
To download press releases and print-resolution JPEG press photographs of this exhibition, please visit the online Press Room at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/press/
Location and hours:
The Bath House Cultural Center is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at 521 E. Lawther, Dallas, TX 75218. For general information about cultural programs at the Bath House Cultural Center, visit the center’s website at http://www.bathhousecultural.com/
Gallery viewing hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM. The center is open until 10 PM on nights with theater performances.
About the Center:
The Bath House Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The center is dedicated to fostering the growth, development and quality of multi-cultural arts within the City of Dallas. The center emphasizes innovating visual and performing arts as well as other multi-discipline events throughout the year.
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