Archive for the ‘Visual Arts’ Category

New three-woman show opening at GHCA

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Be sure to go to the gallery in Tallulah Falls to see the first shows of the season at the Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts.

The public is invited to attend a reception on Sunday afternoon, February 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. celebrating the opening of a phenomenal  three-woman show by friends Kiki Williamson, Kerri Hirsch and Samantha Vinke. You may bring  hors d’ oeuvres or wine to share!

GHCA will also announce winners and honor participating artists in the gallery show “Daisies Won’t Tell”, which remains in the gallery until February 27th.  The showcase challenged artists to think beyond the obvious and explore how a single subject, the humble daisy, can be represented in many mediums and with widely diverse ideas.

Rabun Rendezvous

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

The 22nd annual Rabun Rendezvous will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the NEW Dillard House Conference Center.  Program presenter will be Commissioner Noel Holcomb, Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The cost is  $30 for adults and $25 for youth of 15 and under. Payment may be made with cash, personal check, Visa or Mastercard.  Reservations are not needed. Just pay at the door.5 PM Social, 6:30 PM Dinner;

There will be a special auction for a framed pen & ink Tom Landreth original: Brook Trout (never before offered). All the proceeds from sale of this striking original will be donated to the Georgia Back the Brookieâ program in Tom’s memory.

There will be door prizes, over 80 bucket raffle items, and over 100 silent auction items including art, crafts, rods & reels, fly tying materials, fly vests, tackle packs, fly assortments, a Big Green Egg, goodies from the kitchens of the Rabunites, the famous Rabunite map of THE RIVER and much, much more. Special items include: Three different framed limited edition Tom Landreth prints, Broderick Crawford’s 1st place Commemorative Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp print, a framed limited edition TU Special Edition print, and a rare duck stamp print; An Orvis Zero Gravity Rod 906-4 with Mid Arbor III reel, SAGE Z-Axis rod 905-4, Orvis CFO III reel, plus 4 or 5 other rod and reel outfits;  hand-crafted fly tying desk by Ray Kearns; fishing vests by Cabela’s, LL Bean, & Woolrich; woodworking, sewing & knitting crafts.

For more details about the Rendezvous, click HERE or E-mail edadams1@alltel.net;  For lodging call toll Free 1-800-541-0671. Mention you are coming to the Trout Unlimited Rendezvous for the best rates.

“Daisy’s Won’t Tell”

Monday, January 12th, 2009

The first art show of 2009 opens Saturday January 17th at the Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts in Tallulah Falls. The show is titled “Daisy’s Won’t Tell” and will be showcased until February 27th.  This show case is taking one object, a daisy, and having the artists be creative to show how you can think beyond the odvious.  Georgia Heritage Center for the Art has artists from all over the Northeast Georgia area who work in all forms of creative thought. Works of art from this show case will be choosen to be part of an arts program that GHCA will be offering to the schools as well as home schoolers.  This project is being headed up by Marilyn Ruth Davis of Clarkesville and Betty L. Smith of Gainesville.  For more information about this project please call 706-754-5989.

Libby Mathews “Travels”

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

October 18 - November 29, 2008
Libby Mathews

…recent and new work with journal & field notes…
Paintings from her studio in Lakemont and from her easel used in her travels…
Libby will be painting on site, Saturdays through Thanksgiving
in the Root Seller Gallery at Timpson Creek.
1:00 - 5:00 pm

Dance with the Spirit Exhibit opens at Globe Gallery

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Rabun County’s GLOBE GALLERY presents the opening reception for a new exhibit entitled, DANCE OF THE SPIRIT~Two Artists Moved by Spirit to Honor the Earth with Pat Calderone and Fran Gatins on Friday, October 10th, from 5-8:00 pm. You are invited to meet the artists and enjoy beautiful music by Circle of One with native flute & percussion.

This show continues through November 16.
Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sat  10-6  /  Sunday 10-4
Globe Gallery is located just off Hwy 76 in Clayton, Georgia.  Turn East at the intersection of Hwy 441. (706) 782-0071.

“Roots, Wings & Wild Things”

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

An awards presentation and reception for the show, “Roots, Wing, and Wild Things” opening this week, will be held on October 4 from 2-4 p.m.  The show will hang through November 2.   Betty Smith Totem Pole  

The pen and ink work of Bobby Scroggs is also on display through the month of September.

Kenneth Procter’s Duino Suite on exhibit

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Kenneth Procter’s Duino Suite
Powdered charcoal Drawings

Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s First Duino

Where:  Piedmont College Art Gallery, Downtown Demorest (across from the post office)
When:  Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday, September 20th, 5:30 pm

Exhibition will be up September 20-October 25th
Gallery Hours, M-F 9-5  ~  Free and Open to the Public

For more information contact:
Chris Kelly, Chair of Art Dept. @ 706-778-8500 x 1307, ckelly@piedmont.edu <mailto:ckelly@piedmont.edu>

Georgia Pottery Show

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

As you make your Labor Day Weekend plans, don’t forget to include a visit to the Georgia Pottery Show at Hambidge. With 38 artists represented, it’s well worth your time. The show closes Saturday, September 6th.
Georgia Pottery Show

Bobby Scrogg’s Exhibit opens at GHCA

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Start your Labor Day Weekend enjoying the art of Bobby Scroggs at the Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts in Tallulah Falls. Scroggs’ show will open with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th.
Scroggs works in pen and ink drawings, and each work of art takes many hours to complete. The detail of his work is so fine that he uses a magnifying glass to be able to see where to make each pen stroke. Scroggs’ art will be featured in the Art Heritage Room throughout the month of September. Scroggs is a Habersham County resident, but is well known for his work being shown at major venues throughout Northeast Georgia.

The Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts is located at the northwest corner of “the bridge” in Tallulah Falls and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday’s from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information please call 706-754-5989. You can see more of Scroggs work at www.GeorgiaArtists.org

Libby Matthews offers fall schedule of painting classes

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

LIBBY MATHEWS
Painting Class Schedule

Fall 2008
Brushdance Studio
141 S. Main Street
Clayton, Ga

Thursday Night “Still Life” 6:30 - 9:00 pm
For the beginner/intermediate painter
$220 per session
1st Session: Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4th
2nd Session: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
3rd Session: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20

Friday Morning “Alla Prima” 9:00 - 12:30
For the intermediate/advanced painter
$280 per session
1st Session: Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5th
2nd Session: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
3rd Session: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21


Fall Workshop “En Plein Air”

An intensive outdoor painting experience.
Bill and Leckie Stack’s Vineyard & Barn in Tiger, Georgia.
$375 for the Weekend
Oct. 10: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Demonstration & Lecture
Oct. 11: 9:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Painting (Lunch provided)
Oct. 12: 9:00 am. Painting - Critique after lunch.

Class sizes limited

To register, please e-mail Jennifer Moore at moorefun@alltel.net to register. You can also reach Jennifer at 706-982-0439.
Make checks payable to “Brushdance Studio” and indicate which session you would like to attend.
Mailing address for checks:
Jennifer Moore
397 Standing Rock Drive
Tiger, GA 30576