Kirk Clark Art

Join us in the heart of McAllen to celebrate the life and legacy of Kirk Clark.

It is with our sincerest condolences that we inform you that Kirk Clark has gone to his heavenly home to be with his Father Charles and his Mother Dorothy. Kirk was born in McAllen, TX and spent his entire life in the RGV except for his time studying Art at the University of New Mexico. He entered the family business at Clark Chevrolet in 1969 and was promoted by his Father Charles to Dealer in 1974. In the nearly 89 years Clark Chevrolet has been in business, Kirk was your local Chevy dealer for 48 of them. In 1992, he partnered with another intergenerational RGV automotive family, the Knapp’s, to open Clark Knapp Honda. In his professional life, he helped many other local business people get their starts or to get back on their feet after challenging times. He was a noted and long-term supporter of many local charities and institutions, especially the International Museum of Art and Science, the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Trinity Episcopal Church in Pharr (where he served as acolyte and then Eucharist Lay Minister for many years). He personally funded several of the beautiful Sebastián sculptures you see outside the McAllen Convention Center and the McAllen-Miller International Airport as well as many more donated art objects in the RGV and beyond. His art has been displayed in several countries and states. He believed in the RGV and its people and always asked what more he could do to help. As a businessman, philanthropist, artist and friend, Kirk’s legacy is secured by the warm memories held by the many, many lives he touched here, in the Southwest, Mexico and beyond.

But more importantly than that; his family, friends, team-members, collaborators and community have lost not only a Valley original, we have lost a great souled man. In a world that rewards ceaseless self-promotion, Kirk was happy to work one-on-one, with the powerful and the needy alike in-kind, behind the scenes, out of the camera’s light. Working with him daily I believed that I had seen it all with Dad’s ceaseless personal generosity and accessibility he granted to every sort of person imaginable. But in the long months of his bewildering and cruel illness, I have been inundated with amazing, beautiful stories of his openness and generosity, whether he was writing a personal check or lending his ear or counsel to anyone who had the desire. Kirk was a man who did more than was reasonable. He was a man with genuine love for people, all people. He understood at a core level the reciprocal responsibility that the success our community has granted us must be returned to it; that we must be partners with the community, not just “business people.”

Nearly 10 months into his long Illness which robbed him first of his words, and then of his awareness and mobility, he passed peacefully and painlessly, surrounded by his family and friends in his home. I hardly know how to express my endless gratitude to all the amazing people who did everything they could for him in his time of greatest need. In a world where doing the bare minimum is the norm, many, many people stepped up and did an amazing job for him and his family. The handful of Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare professionals who went the extra mile for us will always be in our hearts. His employees and especially his partner Roger Solis, who went above and beyond to not only succeed in business, but do it Dad’s way, the right way, every day are the people who make it all possible. The numerous relatives, friends and collaborators who reached out to check on Dad, offer their support and came to visit him and check on his family will always be remembered.

Especially, I want to recognize the ceaseless efforts of his wife, my mother, Jeri. In the first part of this illness (and thereafter), which occurred amidst the multivarious disruptions to the medical community caused by Covid-19, she was the one who was there the most, did the most, bore the most. In the first few months of his terrifying, rapid deterioration we all took our turns - our 12 hour, no-break, 1-visitor shifts with Dad during the day, while Mom would sleep on the various hospital-room bench couches and wooden chairs to make sure he wasn’t alone at night. This continued after we finally got a diagnosis and learned that the bright, gregarious mind we all loved would not be returning. After that, the mission became one of returning him to the home he loved, so that he could pass with peace and dignity, surrounded by home healthcare professionals and his family. Kirk was not just blessed in business and camaraderie; he was blessed with a wife who did everything that could be done for him in the direst of circumstances. Additionally, his loving son Daniel, his devoted daughter Anne, his wonderful daughters-in-law Handrel and Amanda and his indispensable sister-in-law Jocelyn all stepped up in amazing, often very challenging ways to support Jeri and Kirk - not only in this most challenging of times, but in the many good years that came before.

Many people have asked about funeral arrangements. In this continuing time of Covid, and given the utter impossibility of hosting all those who loved and respected Kirk, his funeral service is likely to be of the smaller, more private sort, but efforts will be made to have the service broadcast so all those who wish can take part. Additionally, his family and friends are working on several commemorative events in the coming months to honor his memory and benefit the charities and groups he loved. There is so much that can be said and so many people who deserve to be thanked, but so little space to say it. I will end with this, if you got to know Kirk, you likely have been blessed either with his humor, kindness, curiosity or generosity. If you didn’t get to meet him, rest assured, those of us who loved him and were there for him, will do everything we can to learn from and spread that spirit wherever we can, not just to attempt to live up to his legacy, but because each act of kindness reminds us of him.
Spirit Engaged,
Alex Clark

Love my Dad and his art!🤟❤️🤟❤️🤟

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark
This stunning art exhibition is on display at the International Museum of Art & Science through October 2020.

General admission is currently $1 for all non-members
Free for IMAS Members!

Image credit: Kirk Clark, "Kirk's Soul Metaphysical Self Portrait", 2010, Acrylic on Mylar.

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Kirk Clark Art updated their website address.

We're getting fired up about this incredible show South Texas College Art Gallery. The show opens on Tuesday, January 19th and includes gifted faculty, artists and friends. I am delighted to be part of 'Common Journey of Mathematics + Art' at the STC Library Fine Arts Gallery. Mathematics plays a fascinating role in art and has always been a key element in my work.

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark
This stunning art exhibition is on display at the International Museum of Art & Science through October 2020.

General admission is currently $1 for all non-members
Free for IMAS Members!

Image credit: Kirk Clark, "Kirk's Soul Metaphysical Self Portrait", 2010, Acrylic on Mylar.

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The International Museum of Art & Science has adapted our favorite annual event - Brew-seum presented by IMAS - to suit all of us during this current reality. Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda support the museum's efforts to continue on with the tradition of enjoying craft beer with Brew-seum@Home with IMAS - all while raising funds for IMAS exhibits and programs. The IMAS makes it easy to participate with this helpful checklist! Visit brew-seum.com for more information. Cheers to 12 years!

Have you completed your Brew-seum@Home checklist yet? Only 6 more days to purchase the beer kit! 😱 🍺

www.brew-seum.com

Hello Friends! Please take a moment to review the Brew-seum@Home with IMAS on-line auction - including an empty barrel designed by yours truly! (The barrels will be transformed into tables post-purchase.) Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda have been proud title sponsors of Brew-seum for 12 years. While this year's event may look different - as do so many things these days - you are invited to continue to support the efforts of the International Museum of Art & Science. Funds raised support IMAS programs for our community!

Support the Food Bank RGV INC and head to one of these participating locations this month for the Empty Barrels: Food & Fund Drive project! Visit a barrel to donate dry goods and monetary donations. Snap a pic and tag with so we can follow along!

The International Museum of Art & Science has teamed up with local partners to host six artistically painted barrels, donated by 5x5 Brewing Co. and Hilmy Cellars. More information on the project can be found on the Brew-seum website.

https://www.brew-seum.com/empty-barrels/

💗🤟Love you Papasan!!

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark | IMAS International Museum of Art & Science

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark Opens January 25 | IMAS International Museum of Art & Science The International Museum of Art and Science is presenting the retrospective exhibition of the artworks produced by Kirk Clark, which opens to the public on Saturday, January 25. An opening reception will be held after hours on Thursday, January 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reception is free f...

Officially open to the public and on exhibit this weekend, Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark. The IMAS is open Saturday from 10AM-5PM and Sunday from 1-5PM.
https://theimasonline.org/welcome/2020/01/09/cosmic-connections-the-metaphysical-practice-of-kirk-clark-opens-january-25/

Admission is free for K-12 educators, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $4 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and under. $1 for Museums for All (WIC/EBT)

Cosmic Connections Opening Reception
An opening reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, January 30, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the International Museum of Art & Science.

Excited to be a part of this creative endeavor supporting the Food Bank RGV INC and the International Museum of Art & Science. It's all part of Brew-seum presented by IMAS, of which, Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda are proud sponsors! Be sure to join us at the 12th Annual Night at the Brew-seum presented by IMAS, April 4, 2020.

Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda are proud title sponsors of A Night at the Brew-seum presented by IMAS. Join us in supporting the International Museum of Art & Science, this Saturday, April 6. Tickets available at brew-seum.com.