ABSOLUTELY FREE Vol. 22, No. 5 May 2018 You Can’t Buy It
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On our cover this month are works from the exhibit, i come as us, featuring works by Atlanta, GA, artist Shanequa Gay, on view at the Sumter County Gallery of Art in Sumter, SC, through June 22, 2018. See article on Page 25. ARTICLE INDEX Advertising Directory This index has active links, just click on the Page number and it will take you to that page. Listed in order in which they appear in the paper. Page 1 - Cover - Sumter County Gallery of Art - Shanequa Gay Page 3 - Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Page 2 - Article Index, Advertising Directory, Contact Info, Links to blogs, and Carolina Arts site Page 6 - North Charleston Arts Fest Page 4 - Editorial Commentary & North Charleston Arts Fest Page 7 - Call for Lowcountry Ceramic Artists, Rhett Thurman, Anglin Smith Fine Art, Page 5 - North Charleston Arts Fest / City Hall & Charleston Area Convention Center Helena Fox Fine Art, Spencer Art Galleries, The Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary, Page 8 - North Charleston Arts Fest / City Hall cont., North Charleston 13th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, North Charleston Fire Museum & Educational Center / Youth Corrigan Gallery & Saul Alexander Foundation Gallery Poster Exhibit, North Charleston Features Installation & Charleston Artist Guild Page 9 - Nance Lee Sneddon & Halsey-McCallum Studios Page 9 - Gibbes Museum of Art & City of Charleston Art Gallery Page 10 - Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary & Karen Burnette Garner Page 10 - City of Charleston Art Gallery cont., Redux Contemporary Art Center & Page 11 - Whimsy Joy by Roz Helena Fox Fine Art Page 13 - James Smith for Governor, Vote Joe Preston, Jen Gibson & Emerge SC Page 11 - Helena Fox Fine Art cont., Robert Lange Studios & Page 14 - Art League of Hilton Head 39th Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition Page 12 - Meyer Vogl Gallery, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art & College of Charleston Page 15 - Emerald Triangle / Cultural Arts District of Greenwood Page 14 - Coastal Discovery Museum, Society of Bluffton Artists & SC Festival of Flowers Page 17 - Main & Maxwell ~ Art by Hand Page 16 - SC Festival of Flowers cont., West Main Artists Co-op & Hampton III Gallery Page 18 - Heritage Trail Pottery Tour and Sale Page 18 - Hampton III Gallery cont., Furman University & Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery Page 19 - Hampton III Gallery Page 19 - Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery cont. 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Page 2 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Lindsay Goodwin “The Art of French Dining” Reception May 4, 5:00 - 8:00 pm | Exhibition May 4 - 31st, 2018
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Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 3 Editorial by Tom Starland, Editor and Publisher Don’t forget about our website: COMMENTARY www.carolinaarts.com Another Thing About ArtFields forward” Roefs and the staff are boasting about. What I did see is a group of pretty I read a quote from ArtFields that ap- much the same artists who enter every peared in the Charleston City Paper on year, some presenting some works that 4/9/18 saying, “The 2018 event will unveil were almost duplicates of works entered what will be the largest art venue in the before, works catered to the Florence entire state of South Carolina: the TRAX and Lake City area audience which are Visual Arts Center, also known as TRAX- the bulk of voters in the competition, and vac - a 5,000 sq. ft. facility.” That’s a bold except for a few works - I didn’t see much lie. It was repeated in the 4/14/18 article in that would draw me to Lake City to see the Florence Morning News. I wonder if something I haven’t seen before. the reporters or editors of these publications In looking through the entries not much rolled their eyes on hearing such a boast - has changed, most of the entries are from You can find past issues all the way back to considering the size of the Florence County artists living in SC (55%), NC, and GA. August 2004! Museum, or the Gibbes Museum of Art, or The artists in the other nine states who any other major art venue in SC. The SC could enter are still not interested in enter- State Museum has several floors of at least ing this competition even with a $50,000 You can find past articles all the way back to 5,000 sq. ft. Much like the Trump adminis- carrot, and if I was an artist from one of tration, ArtFields thinks repeating a lie over those states, I wouldn’t be interested in June 1999 and over makes a lie a fact. entering either as most of the votes will be Another boast in that Florence Morn- going to locally known artists. Many from ing News article was, “Wim Roefs and other areas of SC, far from the Pee Dee ArtFields team members are confident area, have already learned this lesson and that the quality of art present in this have stopped entering this competition. year’s competition has taken another And, if ArtFields has, “become one of Also don’t forget about our two blogs: leap forward. Roefs, the artistic director the South’s most prominent art events”, I for the Lake City Creative Alliance, said can’t wait to read all the write ups about it Carolina Arts Unleashed ArtFields has rapidly become one of the in the major newspapers and arts publica- South’s most prominent art events.” tions around the Southeast - not in Flor- Since when do the people who are paid ence, Lake City or the Charleston City Carolina Arts News to put on an event get to judge how good Paper, repeating quotes from people on it is? Well, I guess they do that in Lake ArtFields’ paid staff. City. Roefs is also one of a few people in I just hope that not too many of the SC who has the most conflicts of inter- winners are artists represented by Roefs in est in that he has a commercial gallery in his enterprises in Columbia. That would Columbia, runs 701 Center for Contem- really look bad. But I guess the organiz- Send us your email address to be added porary Art and runs the Columbia Open ers of ArtFields didn’t think of that, but Studio Tour through the 701 Center. Want what’s new about that? to our list to receive notice of each to guess how many artists he represents I’m still left with getting over the fact have works in this exhibit? that I was once one of the biggest cheer- I looked through the 22 pages of art- leaders for this event. I was hopeful that monthly issue. works on display which was launched on it would turn into a major event, but was the ArtFields’ website just days before the proven wrong at every misstep. I guess it [email protected] event opened and I didn’t see the “leap proves money can’t buy everything.
activities, live art demonstrations, food Annual North Charleston Arts Fest trucks, and a local beer garden. On the following evening, Friday, May 4, is the second annual Arty Block Party, a Which Takes Place Throughout North free, family-friendly celebration that com- bines an art market and street dance in the Charleston, SC, Takes Place - May 2 - 6 Olde Village area of North Charleston on The 36th annual North Charleston Arts East Montague Avenue. This year’s Arty Fest is set to take place May 2-6, 2018, Block Party features live music by The throughout the City of North Charleston, Zandrina Dunning Experience (Charles- SC. The celebration of arts and culture ton, SC) and Swift Technique (Philadel- highlights the talents of national, regional, phia, PA), along with a variety of art- and local artists and performers in the based vendors, a kid’s zone with hands-on Sculpture by Beau Lyday areas of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, activities and inflatables, and more. Honduras; False Dichotomy, an im- media arts, and literature. Performances, Another highlight in the 2018 sched- mersive art installation by local artists activities, and exhibits are scheduled to ule is the Art Fest’s first ever stand-alone Sage Graham and Heather Thornton; and take place in a variety of venues through- hip-hop event, Live in Color, taking place CREST, a solo display of new work by out the city of North Charleston, including at the Purple Buffalo on Saturday, May 5. the City of North Charleston’s current libraries, community centers, businesses, Produced in partnership with Charleston artist-in-residence Camela Guevara. Other and parks. Many of the offerings are free, Sticks Together, Live in Color features visual art exhibitions include the 17th and those that are ticketed are moderately DJs, live hip-hop performances, and an Annual South Carolina Palmetto Hand priced. adult coloring contest. Juried Fine Craft Exhibition featured in Recognized by the Southeast Tourism The Arts Fest Expo at the Charleston Exhibit Hall A of the Charleston Area Society as a Top 20 Event in both 2008 Area Convention Center is considered the Convention Center as a component of the and 2018, the North Charleston Arts Fest festival’s flagship event, presented as the Arts Fest Expo, the 13th Annual National is now entering its 36th year. The City of culmination of the week’s festivities on Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition installed at North Charleston Cultural Arts Depart- Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, from North Charleston Riverfront Park, and the ment, which organizes and presents the “Atlantic Sun” by Hamed Mahmoodi, the Post- 11am-5pm each day. The Arts Fest Expo 12th Annual African American Fiber Art er Design Winner for the 2018 North Charleston event, is continuing with revisions set into Arts Fest. features free admission and parking to Exhibition: I’m NOT Every Woman, I’m motion in 2017 and also adding some ex- a diverse array of performances on four a PHENOMENAL Woman! on display at citing new programming. “From humble schedule. The two-night event, set for stages; exhibitions of fine art, fine craft, North Charleston City Hall. beginnings as a one-day community May 4 & 5, features a variety of new short photography, and youth art; live art dem- In addition, the North Charleston celebration at Park Circle, the festival has plays by local playwrights. Lady in White onstrations; hands-on children’s activities; Cultural Arts Department is continuing its developed into one of our most anticipated Productions will offer a one-night-only art & craft vendors; roving entertainers; partnership with the College of Charleston annual City events,” says North Charles- performance of When I First Remember, and more. School of the Arts Sculpture Department ton Mayor, Keith Summey. “The Cultural on Saturday, May 5. The interactive, to present public art installations in green Arts staff and their partners have worked storytelling journey portrays the passage spaces throughout the City. These installa- hard to produce a festival that uses per- of African slaves to the Lowcountry and tions, as well as a number of the exhibi- forming, visual, media, and literary arts to provides unique and authentic insight into tions presented as components of the expose, engage, and inspire residents and the Gullah Geechee and African Ameri- festival, will remain on view well after the visitors from all walks of life.” can culture. Arts Fest patrons can also festival concludes on May 6. Arts Fest offerings include concerts catch Midtown Productions’ take on Neil Complete information on all 2018 ranging from classical to contemporary, Simon’s Broadway Bound, with 9 presen- North Charleston Arts Fest offerings, theatre presentations, children’s programs, tations taking place between Apr. 27 and including event and exhibition details, site film screenings, workshops and demon- May 12. maps, and social media contest rules, are strations, lectures, exhibitions, receptions, New to the Arts Fest event line-up this available at public art installations, and more. year is the Arts Fest Marsh Jam taking (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). Theatre offerings during this year’s place at The Bend on Thursday, May 3. Fiber Art by Jan Hollins Want to be in the next issue? Arts Fest vary from short play showcases The free, outdoor event is headlined by Visual art offerings unique to this You can contact us by calling 843/693-1306 or to Broadway musicals. South of Broad- Big Mean Sound Machine (Ithaca, NY) year’s festival include Honduras: Nue- by e-mail at - [email protected] but do it way Theatre will once again present their and also features roving performers, kid’s stro Arte, Nuestra Vida, an international before May 24th or you might be left out. annual PlayFest as part of the Arts Fest continued above on next column to the right group exhibition featuring painters from Page 4 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Each NCAG member was given a circular design titled Indivisible. The result wooden board and challenged to embellish is a unique “conversation” between artists North Charleston City Hall in it in their unique artistic style using their and their community, as well as a vibrant, preferred medium. The boards were then visual illustration of the impact we can have assembled to create a single, linear design as individuals when we combine our unique North Charleston Presents Exhibits titled Guilded. In turn, guild members personalities and perspectives. were asked to select participants from the For further information check our for 2018 North Charleston Arts Fest community to design boards. These boards SC Institutional Gallery listing or visit The North Charleston City Hall in were then assembled to create a single, (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). North Charleston, SC, will be presenting several exhibits in conjunction with the 2018 North Charleston Arts Fest includ- North Charleston Arts Fest Offers ing: 12th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition: I’m NOT Every Woman, I’m a PHENOMENAL Woman!, on Exhibitions at the Charleston Area display on the 1st & 2nd floors of City Hall; CREST, featuring works by Camela Convention Center in North Charleston Guevara, on view on the 2nd floor of City The Charleston Area Convention Cen- Hall; Honduras: Nuestro Arte, Nuestra ter will play host to several exhibitions Vida (Our Art, Our Life), featuring works which are part of the North Charleston by eleven Honduran artists and one local Arts Fest, including: 16th Annual South guest artist, on view on the 3rd floor of Carolina Palmetto Hands Fine Craft City Hall; and Guilded and Indivisible, a Competition & Exhibition, featuring fine group art installation by members of the art craft objects from all over SC, on view North Charleston Artist Guild + commu- in Exhibit Hall A, from May 2 - 6, 2018; nity members, on view on the ground floor Month of Reflection, featuring works lobby. All exhbits will be on view from by Hamed Mahmoodi (Festival Design May 1 through June 22, 2018. A lecture Winner), on view in the North Charles- and tour will be offered on May 3, from ton City Gallery, in lobby hallways of noon-2pm of the fiber exhibit and then a Work by Hendry Rivera the Convention Center, from May 3 - 30, reception will be held that same day for all 2018; 2018 Judged Fine Art Competition exhibits from 6-8pm. in 2016. Her work has been exhibited in & Exhibition, featuring works by artists The 12th Annual African American a number of solo and group exhibitions from throughout SC, on view in Exhibit Fiber Art Exhibition showcases works in locally and beyond. She has offered art Hall A, from May 2-6, 2018; 2018 Judged Works by Gary Huntoon from Palmetto Hands fiber created by African American artists instruction to children and adults for 7 Photography Competition & Exhibition, Design Competition. He will display his from throughout the US. The 12th install- years through organizations such as Girls featuring works by artists from through- winning design, Atlantic Sun, along with ment challenged artists to create a fiber Rock Charleston, Space Craft Studios, out SC, on view in Exhibit Hall A, from a new series of paintings. In addition, the work, such as an art quilt, doll, wearable and Redux Contemporary Art Center, and May 2 - 6, 2018; and the 2018 Tri-County artist received a $500 purchase award and art piece, etc., that pays tribute to an currently provides residencies in North Youth Art Exhibition, featuring works by the piece will become part of the City’s extraordinary African American woman – Charleston schools and community groups students in Charleston, Dorchester, and Public Art Collection. past or present, real or fictional, a public as the City of North Charleston’s 2017/18 Berkeley counties, on view in Exhibit Hall Mahmoodi’s design was selected from figure or an unsung heroine. Curated by Artist-in-Residence. B, from May 5 & 6, 2018. A reception and a total of 85 entries by artists from 11 award-winning and nationally exhibiting Honduras: Nuestro Arte, Nuestra Vida award ceremony will be held for many of cities across the state. The selection was textile artist, Torreah “Cookie” Washing- (Our Art, Our Life), is an international the exhibits on Wednesday, May 2, from made by a review panel appointed by the ton, this unique opportunity offers African group exhibition, presented as a cul- 6-8:30pm, including awards for the 13th Cultural Arts Department who judged the American fiber artists a showcase to ex- tural exchange to benefit The Honduran National Outdoor Sculpture Competition entries based on quality, originality, ap- hibit their original and innovative designs National School of Fine Arts (ENBA) & Exhibition. The Youth Art reception peal to festival patrons from a broad range executed in a variety of traditional and located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Eleven will be held on Sun., May 6, beginning at of backgrounds, and ability to convey the non-traditional fiber techniques. Honduran artists and one local guest artist 4:30pm. spirit of the festival as a public celebration This year’s exhibit is dedicated to will present a collection of new paint- We are pleased to announce the juror of arts and culture. the memory of Dr. Marlene O’Bryant- ings inspired by life in Honduras, pre- for the 16th Annual South Carolina The works in this new series focus Seabrook (1933-2017), internationally Columbian cultural motifs, and the female Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition primarily on the use of text and color to exhibiting fiber artist, educator, lecturer, form. Many of the participating artists are & Exhibition, is Rachel Reese, Associate provoke the viewer’s internal dialogue community advocate, and dear friend. graduates of ENBA. Founded in 1940, the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art and allow the viewer to experience the Marlene touched so many lives through school is the primary public institution of at Telfair Museums in Savannah, GA. She gallery not just as a space to observe, but her actions and art. She was a loving higher learning engaged in the education is a curator, arts writer, and independent also as a space in which to reflect. “A year mother and grandmother, an educator for of students in the visual arts in the Repub- publisher. Reese holds an MFA from City ago, I entered a competition with a piece all of her life, and a “Jane of All Trades.” lic of Honduras. College New York and a BFA from the representing the idea of gun control titled Marlene was also someone with a large However, with virtually no govern- University of Georgia. She has held posi- Thou Shalt Not. Since that time, as more and loving humanitarian spirit. She always ment support and poor socio-economic tions at Atlanta Contemporary, Fleisher/ school and other mass shootings have oc- had time to speak to and encourage a new conditions within their country, the school Ollman Gallery in Philadelphia; and Dei- curred, creating work for a show that has quilter and would happily stop to give a is experiencing a decline in enrollment tch Projects, Petzel Gallery, and Andrew a purpose to provide a space for reflection suggestion, take a few minutes to share and difficulty in obtaining the resources Kreps Gallery in New York. is of great importance to me,” Mahmoodi a technique, and always offered words needed to fulfill their academic mission. As an arts writer, Reese was the explains. of encouragement. She was beloved and ENBA’s sculpture department is in partic- former editor of BURNAWAY Magazine Mahmoodi was born in Iran and moved deeply respected by all who knew her and ular need of support, lacking the necessary in Atlanta, GA, and her writing and art- to South Carolina in 1978. He attended will be missed by so many in many walks tools, updated equipment, and materials ist interviews appear in BOMB Daily, Clemson University and received a BS in of life. necessary for students to practice their Temporary Art Review, TWELV Magazine, Design Architecture in 1986. He has been craft and develop their skills. and ART PAPERS, among others. She has a freelance designer for various architec- Through a series of exhibitions, school taught Critical Issues art courses at PAFA tural firms throughout the Southeast and a programs, workshops, lectures, painting in Philadelphia and Georgia State Univer- full-time artist working in a variety of me- demonstrations, and networking/fundrais- sity in Atlanta. dia since the late 80’s. He has had several ing events in North Charleston, SC, Mi- At Telfair Museums since 2015, she one-man shows in museums, universities, ami, FL, and Knoxville, TN, the school, has curated exhibitions with Nick Cave, galleries, and restaurants, and his design its students, and the artists participating William Wegman, Triple Candie, and a works and paintings can be found from in this effort hope to bring attention and group exhibition titled Generation with Ground Zero Memorial Park in NYC to support to ENBA and the arts community Iraqi-Canadian artists Sawsan AlSaraf, the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion. of Honduras. Sundus Abdul Hadi, and Tamara Abdul Oil, watercolor, acrylic, metals, wax, Nuestro Arte, Nuestra Vida is curated Hadi. paper, furniture, and photography are just by Helem Halonen, Dennis Cerrato, and some of the media that Mahmoodi has Susan Jensen, and made possible with the used to create his diverse bodies of work. support of Suomi-Honduras, a Finnish His philosophy for creating art is much non-political and non-profit friendship like Robert Rauschenberg and Christo, society founded in 2016 as a means to whereas he believes that each idea and promote friendly and bilateral cultural work deserves its own individual style and exchanges between the two countries and medium. Therefore, his approach varies promote their cultures internationally. from representational to abstract, with his Participating artists include Victor most recent paintings primarily executed Hugo Cruz, Fernando Venegas, Tulio Work by Camela Guevara in an abstract style with an emphasis on Reyes, Dennis Cerrato, Orlando Roque, color and movement. Camela Guevara is a contemporary Omar Sánchez, Ruben Salgado, Hendry The 2018 Judged Fine Art Competition textile artist, painter, and arts educator Rivera, Rigoberto Meléndez, and Wilmer & Exhibition, features works by artists based in Charleston, SC. In her exhibit, Sandre, with guest artists Patty Dimo and from throughout SC, who are competing CREST, Guevara presents a collection Kris Manning. for cash awards in five categories totaling of new gouache paintings and sculptural Guilded and Indivisible, is a group art in- up to $6,350. Categories include acrylic, fiber art pieces exploring aeronautics in stallation by North Charleston Artist Guild oil, drawing, pastel, watercolor, printmak- relation to class. The artist references her + community members. This collaborative ing, and 2-D mixed media. Awards will be Filipino-American identity and upbringing installation features two separate but related at the sole discretion of the judge, Zinnia as a military dependent in imagery evok- parts; one created by members of the North Willits. ing airports and airplane seating uphol- Charleston Artist Guild (NCAG) and the Willits is the Director of Collections Work by Hamed Mahmoodi stery. Guevara received a BA in Studio other by community participants ranging and Operations at the Gibbes Museum of Art with a concentration in sculpture, from professional and amateur artists to The exhibit Month of Reflection, fea- Art in Charleston, SC. She received her printmaking, and painting from the Col- students, business professionals, parents, tures works by Hamed Mahmoodi, winner MA in Public History from the University lege of Charleston in 2010 and attended and more. of the 2018 North Charleston Arts Fest of South Carolina and has worked at the the Penland School of Crafts for weaving continued above on next column to the right continued above on next column to the right continued on Page 8 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 5 Time Without Answer by Omar Sanchez
Hallelujah by Charlie Brouwer
Her Evening Rhythms by Jan Hollins
Raku Lantern United ii by Nancy Waterhouse by Camela Guevara
Seek Health by Hamed Mahmoodi
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Marion Sq. Park King Street King Meeting Street Meeting Calhoun Street Pinckney Street Pinckney Street 37 Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 38 Simons Center of the Arts
Charleston Place 40 St. Philip Street Philip St.
SC State Ports Authority George Street George Street Market Street Passenger Terminal
King Street King S. Market Downtown Charleston Galleries US Customs House 1. Rhett Thurman Studio
Princess Alley Lingard Alley 2. Anglin Smith Fine Art
State Street State 3. Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Concord Street Concord East Bay Street Bay East
Fulton Street Street Meeting RR 4. Spencer Gallery Horlbeck Alley Cumberland Street Clifford Alley 5. Helena Fox Fine Art
39 6. Corrigan Gallery Jacob’s Alley Gibbes Museum of Art
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Chalmers Street N. Atlantic Wharf Institutional Spaces RR Map Legend 37. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art Meeting Street Meeting Washington 38. Simons Center for the Arts
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Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 55 Broad Street [email protected] 843/722-6854 Charleston, SC 29401 www.spencerartgallery.com Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 7 North Charleston City Hall City of North Charleston, SC, continued from Page 5 / back to Page 5 Gibbes since 2003, where she manages Features Installation by Heather the museum’s permanent collection and oversees museum operations as well as Thornton and Sage Graham logistics for its active exhibition and loan The City of North Charleston, SC, will are accompanied by a video projection, programs. present False Dichotomy, an immerisve creating a multi-media experience. Prior to working at the Gibbes, Wil- art installation by Heather Thornton and False Dichotomy is Graham and lits served as Registrar for the Augusta Sage Graham, on view at the Historic Thornton’s first major collaborative Museum of History and Assistant Regis- Reynolds Avenue Fire Station, from May work. Having known each other since trar for the Michael C. Carlos Museum at 4 through June 3, 2018. high school in Myrtle Beach, the artists Emory University. She is Immediate Past Using a mix of traditional sculpture recently reconnected after graduating from President of the South Carolina Federa- media and donated materials, discarded the College of Charleston. The similar tion of Museums, Vice President of the items, and found objects, local artists Sage themes and ideas in their individual works Southeastern Museums Conference, an Graham and Heather Thornton have trans- made them natural collaborators. appointed member of the 2018 National formed the engine bays of a vacant fire Graham focuses in sculpture, perfor- Program Committee of the American Al- station into an immersive art installation. mance art, and puppetry, creating narra- liance of Museums, and a Peer Reviewer Work by Nancy Waterhouse from Palmetto Hands Their collaboration is inspired by the two tives about identity, psychology, and the for the Museum Assessment Program (in hemispheres of the brain; one responsible effects of the world on the individual. the area of Collections Stewardship.) when not on location. He regularly shoots for creativity and the other for logic. Thornton creates oil paintings, and Willits has been fortunate to work on film and his work runs the gamut of Approaching the space as two separate more recently collage works, portraying closely with local, regional, and nation- fashion, portrait, lifestyle, travel, editorial, yet connected rooms, the artists aim to figurative realism with a focus on identity, ally-known artists as well as with private and product photography. Recent clients explore the concepts of duality, conflict, spirituality, and the psyche. & public collections over the course of include Volvo, Oscar de la Renta, and The harmony, and choice. A figure emerges For further information check our her career at the Gibbes. Her experiences Wall Street Journal. from each room appearing to approach SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit related to movement and installation of The 2018 Tri-County Youth Art Exhibi- one another and creating a path of texture (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). artwork are often directly connected to tion, features works by students in public in their wake. These sculptural elements the nuances of a particular “process” an and private schools, as well as individual artist has employed giving her a unique students in Charleston, Dorchester, and perspective on the various qualities of all Berkeley counties, displaying works in a mediums of artwork. variety of subjects and media. Ribbons/ Charleston Artist Guild in Charleston The 2018 Judged Photography Com- prizes will be awarded in grades 1-5 by petition & Exhibition, features works by local artist and retired educator Muriel Offers Work by Konstantin Voronin artists from throughout SC, competing Lanciault. Ribbons/prizes will be awarded The Charleston Artist Guild in Charles- for cash awards in two categories total- in grades 6-12 by the City of North ton, SC, will present Southern Inspiration, ing $1,450. Categories include color and Charleston’s 2017/18 Artist-in-Residence featuring works by Konstantin Voronin, monochrome. Awards will be at the sole Camela Guevara. on view in the Guild Gallery, from May discretion of the judge, David “Sully” For further information about these ex- 1 - 31, 2018. A reception will be held on Sullivan. A native of Charleston, SC, Sul- hibits check our SC Institutional Gallery May 4, from 5-8pm. livan has lived and worked in New York listings or visit This exhibit is a collection of paintings and California, and currently resides in (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). that display the artist’s venture into oils Charleston, where he maintains a studio to show the different aspects of Southern spirit. His current artwork reflects the Charleston environment including its City of North Charleston, SC, Offers fabulous nature, architecture, marine, and low country landscapes. Work by Konstantin Voronin Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Konstantin was born and raised in 35 years and has studied different paint- Moscow and educated as a psychiatrist. ing techniques and styles from a number In 1994, he came to Charleston, where he of well-known modern Russian artists. He at North Charleston Riverfront Park remains today. He is heavily inspired by also was trained in the old European arts The City of North Charleston, SC, the Holy City and people who live here. manner and loves to use oil on canvas as offers the 13th annual National Outdoor He currently enjoys using oil as a medium well as other media. His art is found in Sculpture Competition & Exhibition, on and his unique art technique is focused on many private collections and are exhib- view at the North Charleston Riverfront detailed visual descriptions of painting ob- ited at a variety of art shows in countries Park, at the old Navy Base in North jects to maximize the viewer’s impression. such as Russia, Bulgaria, Armenia and the Charleston, from May 1, 2018 through Konstantin states, “As a Psychiatrist, USA. Mar. 24, 2019. A reception and award cer- it is very important for me to understand For further information check our SC emony will be held on Wednesday, May 2, people. The more I know people, the more Institutional Gallery listings or call Steve 2018, from 6-8:30pm in Exhibit Hall A, at inspired I get to create my art.” Jacobs at 843/722-2454. the Charleston Area Convention Center. Konstantin has been painting for over We are pleased to announce the juror for this exhibition is Rachel Reese, As- sociate Curator of Modern and Contempo- rary Art at Telfair Museums in Savannah, Don’t forget about our website: GA. She is a curator, arts writer, and in- dependent publisher. Reese holds an MFA www.carolinaarts.com from City College New York and a BFA from the University of Georgia. She has held positions at Atlanta Contemporary, Fleisher/Ollman Gallery in Philadelphia; and Deitch Projects, Petzel Gallery, and Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York. As an arts writer, Reese was the for- mer editor of BURNAWAY Magazine in Atlanta, and her writing and artist inter- Work by Hanna Jubran views appear in BOMB Daily, Temporary die, and a group exhibition titled Genera- Art Review, TWELV Magazine, and ART tion with Iraqi-Canadian artists Sawsan PAPERS, among others. She has taught AlSaraf, Sundus Abdul Hadi, and Tamara Critical Issues art courses at PAFA in Abdul Hadi. Philadelphia and Georgia State Univer- For further information check our sity in Atlanta. At Telfair Museums since SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit You can find past issues all the way back to 2015, she has curated exhibitions with (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). Nick Cave, William Wegman, Triple Can- August 2004! You can find past articles all the way back to North Charleston Fire Museum and June 1999 Educational Center in North Also don’t forget about our two blogs: Charleston Offers Youth Poster Exhibit Carolina Arts Unleashed The North Charleston Fire Museum Yo Art, Inc. is both an in-school and Carolina Arts News and Educational Center in North Charles- after-school mentoring program with an ton, SC, will present the Youth Photo- academic focus that works to build self- graphic Poster Exhibition, on view in the esteem, job skills, and a sense of com- Send us your email address to be added Center’s Lobby, from May 2 - 6, 2018. munity through computer art workshops, Seventh grade students from Jerry exhibitions, and public art projects. to our list to receive notice of each Zucker Middle School of Science will dis- For further information check our play photographic posters on a variety of SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit monthly issue. subjects designed using Adobe Photoshop (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com). and created through the Yo Art! 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Gibbes Museum of Art in Halsey - McCallum Charleston, SC, Offers New Exhibits Studio The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charles- William Halsey ton, SC, is offering several new exhibits & Corrie McCallum this Spring including: Printmaking: Process to Product, on view in Gallery 9, through Sept. 16, 2018; Radcliffe Bailey: Both recipients Pensive, an installation, on view in Gal- of the lery 8, through Sept. 16, 2018; A Day at the Beach, featuring works drawn from Elizabeth O’Neill the Gibbes collection, on view in Gallery Verner Award 3, from May 25 through Oct. 21, 2018; and Vanishing Charleston, which looks Installation view of “Radcliffe Bailey: Pensive”. at Charleston’s ever changing landscape Photo courtesy of SCAD through works of art, on view in Gallery The Thinker is situated among a selec- paintings • graphics • sculpture 2, from May 25 through Oct. 21, 2018. tion of recent mixed media wall artworks. for the discerning collector Spanning the sixteenth century to the These works focus on the artist’s material present, Printmaking: Process to Product lexicon, including wool military blankets, explores the breadth of the Gibbes print canvas tarps, Georgia red clay, vintage For information: collection while focusing on the specific photographs, taxidermy, black paint, and David Halsey 843.813.7542 processes used to create the works. To steel. [email protected] help make connections between technique In 2010, Bailey was named winner of and the finished product, the installation the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern pairs prints with rarely exhibited plates, Art awarded annually by the Gibbes. blocks, and printmaking tools from the This exhibition is organized by the City of Charleston, SC, Offers Exhibit museum archives. Featured artists include SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, GA, master printmakers Albrecht Dürer, James and is made possible by Radcliffe Bailey Whistler, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper and the Jack Shainman Gallery. Focused on Sacred and Holy Places Johns, and Kara Walker, among others. A Day at the Beach, drawn from the The City of Charleston Office of Cul- recognized and at-risk cultural heritage The installation, Radcliffe Bailey: Gibbes collection, features images of tural Affairs is presenting WOKE: Rattling sites. The intention of the exhibition is Pensive, showcases recent work by inter- ocean side relaxation and fun. From the Bones, Conversations, Sacred Rites and to allow the public to participate in the nationally renowned, Atlanta-based artist serene to the comical, the works on view Holy Places at City Gallery, in Charleston, process of honoring ancestral generations Radcliffe Bailey. A painter, sculptor, and offer insight into American leisure in the SC, on view through May 6, 2018. and to stimulate awareness to promote mixed media artist, Bailey layers imagery, twentieth century. The exhibit was curated by Dr. Ade understanding and stewardship of Charles- culturally resonant materials, and text to As new buildings rise and construction Ofunniyin, Executive Director of the ton’s past. explore the themes of ancestry, race, and cranes dot the horizon, Charleston’s urban Gullah Society and Project Director of Visitors to the exhibition will learn memory. neighborhoods have undergone rapid the Gullah Society Sacred Burial Ground about the “Anson Street Burials Project,” Central to the exhibition is a site- change. The exhibit, Vanishing Charles- Project. Multiple community conversa- including the archaeological, historical specific installation titledStorm at Sea ton, examines the evolving landscape of tions and workshops are planned through and scientific research associated with in which Bailey utilizes piano keys, an the city, including several buildings that the run of the exhibition; a complete list the site. The exhibition will frame the African sculpture, and a glitter-covered no longer exist, through the work of eight of events is available at (charleston-sc. questions, Who were these people? How ship to suggest motifs associated with the artists. gov/citygallery). All events are open to the did they come to be buried here? - and trans-Atlantic slave trade. Additionally, For further information check our SC In- public and free to attend. most importantly - What are their stories? a cast bronze sculpture depicting African stitutional Gallery listings, call the Museum Using the unearthing of remains of 36 These individuals-buried in the mid-late American civil rights activist and author at 843/722-2706 or visit (www.gibbesmu- African-descended individuals during the 1700s-are among the earliest-known W.E.B. Du Bois in the pose of Rodin’s seum.org). 2013 renovation of the Gaillard Center as burials in Charleston, and the unearthing of their remains provides and points to You can contact us by calling 843/693-1306 or by e-mail at - [email protected] a point of departure, the exhibition will the opportunity to more fully investigate but do it before the 24th of the month prior to our next issue. serve as a learning laboratory to share in- formation and documentation about newly continued on Page 10 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 9
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Rainbows are ubiquitous symbols used to signify equality, hope, and connectiv- ity. They appear in our contemporary City of Charleston Art Gallery culture as icons for a secular spirituality continued from Page 9 that counters the bleak information loop of and document past and present African nization created to assist those seeking to news media. Rainbows offer no decisive descendant identity in the Charleston area, reconnect with their Gullah heritage, Afri- palette but insist on fluidity and interpreta- through family history, DNA, and genea- can history and culture. It aims to develop tion. These values offer alternative paths logical research. methods that will provide Gullah Geechee to the current binary political expectations “We are excited about this significant people with skills in identifying and pre- in America. (L to R) Adam Eddy, Romney St. Window (de- Adam Eddy, Susan Klein, and Joshua tail), 2017, oil on canvas, 20x16”; Susan Klein, opportunity to reconcile the past, and serving sites, historical data, artifacts, and Three Rainbows (detail), 2017, oil on canvas honor the people buried on this sacred objects associated with Gullah Geechee Lynn use the symbol as a gesture of child- and wood, 60x48”; Joshua Lynn, Doppelgänger ground,” says Gullah Society founder, people and culture, for the benefit and ed- like hope and a starting point for cre- (detail), 2018, oil on canvas, 24x36”.) Dr. Ade Ofunniyin. “We hope that future ucation of all. The Society accomplishes ative exploration. In a time of increasing DNA research, in combination with long these goals by working with communities spiritual and social confusion, art offers losing someone special. The photographs since completed archaeological research, to preserve sacred burial grounds in the a possible route for creating meaning and featured document the locations - once will help us learn more about the individu- African diaspora, Gullah Geechee identity, community. The works in this exhibition visited as a pair - where each object on als buried at this site.” and history. In developing indigenous encourage viewers to take fun seriously display was found. Through the act of The exhibition will further explore scholars, artists/artisans, cultural crafts and to imagine possible realities where revisiting places of importance and taking cultural legacies by documenting research people, and performers, Gullah Society creative experimentation is encouraged. something from each one, the collection and field work currently underway at other focuses on artistic, oral history/storytell- Also on view in Gallery 1056, through of items is a symbolic memory box and locations throughout Charleston and the ing and performance processes committed May 19, 2018, is the exhibit, Found & provides an outlet to grieve, heal and ac- Lowcountry. This will include documen- to bringing positive reconciliation and Lost, featuring works by Connor Lock, cept change. tary photographs by renowned photogra- pride to Gullah Geechee people and their curated by Karen (Ann Myers) Paavola. For further information check our SC pher Leonard Freed taken during the Civil history. By emphasizing the develop- The exhibition is a candid portrayal of a Institutional Gallery listings, call Cara Rights era that capture burial and religious ment of entrepreneurs who will become man confronting and attempting to make Leepson at 843/722-0697 or e-mail to practices on Johns Island, and other iconic employers who provide opportunities to sense of the emotional upheaval after ([email protected]). images of South Carolina and the South- Gullah Geechee people, Gullah Society eastern United States. recognizes that the need for appropri- Dr. Ade Ofunniyin is the founder of the ate economic development, adequate job Helena Fox Fine Art, LLC in Gullah Society and an adjunct professor at training programs, and entrepreneurial and the College of Charleston. Dr. Ofunniyin educational opportunities. previously curated several exhibitions at For further information check our Charleston, SC, Offers Works City Gallery; his most recent was Egun- SC Institutional Gallery listings, call the gun Masquerade: Dance of the Ancestors. Gallery at 843/958-6484 or visit (www. Reflecting the Travels of Artists The Gullah Society is a nonprofit orga- charleston-sc.gov/citygallery). Helena Fox Fine Art, LLC in Charles- ton, SC, will present Artists’ Travels, a group show with works from many of our Redux Contemporary Art Center in artists featuring West Fraser, on view from May 4 through June 1, 2018. Join us on Charleston, SC, Offers Works by Adam May 4, from 5-8pm for a reception with West Fraser. Artists’ Travels is an exhibition of our Eddy, Susan Klein, & Joshua Lynn artist’s travels-both near and far. Our fea- Redux Contemporary Art Center in sented in three individual practices. The tured artist, West Fraser, will have paint- Charleston, SC, is presenting The Rain- symbol of a rainbow, and its associated ings from recent travels to Italy, Costa bow Show: Adam Eddy / Susan Klein / connotations, is presented in varying Rica, and beyond. Other artists participat- Joshua Lynn, on view through May 19, forms throughout the exhibition, allow- ing in the show include John Cosby, John 2018. An Artist Talk will be offered on ing the viewer to freely connect with Budicin, Donald Demers, Kenn Backhaus, Work by West Fraser May 8, beginning at 6pm. the beauty and playfulness of this iconic and Scott W. Prior. We will have a few travel. The exhibition plays on the thematic symbol. new paintings on view from other artists The experience of travel opens not only nature of the color spectrum as repre- continued above on next column to the right we represent with paintings of domestic continued on Page 11 Page 10 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Helena Fox Fine Art, LLC Whimsy Joy© by Roz Now on display and for sale at Roadside Seafood continued from Page 10 807 Folly Road on James Island • Charleston, SC our eyes, but also all of our senses. One places - even just going up the Eastern cannot help but come home somewhat coast - presents new challenges - different changed by the experience of another light, unfamiliar vegetation, along with Lila’s “Blue Porpoise” -- “Floating Along” place. For most artists - painters, musi- unfamiliar places. For our show Artists’ It feels that mental health is “congruency; cians, architects, chefs, sculptors - travel Travels, Fraser has created a group of allowing each of us to choose to “float along”. is a necessary part of their artistic growth. paintings from two of his favorite places The benefit is not only to their craft, but - Costa Rica and Italy. Although they To have a good life, Roz suggests, also to their understanding of the world are not depictions of his beloved south- “we all say what we mean, mean what we say, around them. ern coast, they are recognizable as West and do what we say”. Our featured artist for May is West Fraser paintings. Fraser. His paintings of the Lowcountry For further information check our SC are known for their light and atmosphere, Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- Images are available on: his ability to paint a portrait of place. lery at 843/723-0073 or visit The Lowcountry is his home and he is (www.helenafoxfineart.com). 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A reception will was approached to participate in the show tion, taking place in Marion Square in be held on May 4, from 6-8pm. I immediately thought of that smaller tree downtown Charleston, SC, from May 25 Each work is the largest piece that each piece and how I had wished that I had through June 11, 2018. painter has ever created. This is the first originally painted it larger. There were so The exhibition presents the work of series of its kind shown at the gallery and many nuances that were lost.” more than 70 fine art artists in a free open- Robert Lange said, “We are extremely ex- One collector’s comment in anticipa- air venue the entire family can enjoy. cited to see what these artists are capable tion for the upcoming show is, “To test Some of South Carolina’s premier artists of on a grand scale.” ones own ability and push for excellence set up their ‘art camp’ for 17 days during Most of the artists in the show are in art and life is how we grow as people,” the Spoleto/Piccolo Spoleto arts festival. landscape painters. However, artists and Peter Levine, a great art collector from Visitors have a unique opportunity to Steven Hyatt, Kellie Jacobs, Carla Johan- local Charleston favorite Nathan Durfee Charleston said, “I think this show will watch daily painting demonstrations and nesmeyer, Monnie Johnson, Daryl Knox, decided to tackle the challenge of painting dare an artist to dream big and that after to personally connect with the artists who Jennifer Koach, Hilarie Lambert, Karen his largest work to date. For his part he all is what it’s all about.” are on site for the exhibition’s duration. Langley, Madison Latimer, Setsuko created an enormous tree filed with cardi- Robert Lange Studios is a gallery space Lawson, Alicia Leeke, Kevin LePrince, nals being serenaded by a panda. run by artist and gallery owners Megan Kay Lybrand, Honor Marks, Amanda “Creating a piece of this scale allowed and Robert Lange. As such, it is dedicated McLenon, Merrie McNair, Judy Mc- me to create a world within the painting. to the development of an on-going dia- Sween, Thomas Michael Meddaugh, John Each bird perched on a branch has its own logue between artists from a diverse range Michiels, Dianne Munkittrick, Tate Na- personality and individual story,” said Na- of artistic disciplines at differing levels of tion, Michael Nocher, Danny O’Driscoll, than Durfee. “When you look at a crowd- their careers. Kaye Penegar, Scott Penegar, Ron Rocz, ed street, everyone you see has there own Robert Lange Studios has been voted Sandra Roper, Nancy Rushing, Chris story, this painting creates a similar effect. Best Art Gallery in Charleston for the last Rutigliano, Jan Sasser, Mary Grayson There are a multitude of paintings worth four years by the Charleston City Paper Segars, Amelia Rose Smith, Austin Grace of stories expressed within one piece.” and Nathan Durfee has received the award Participating artists include: Sabine Av- Smith, Sheryl Stalnaker, Shelia Thomp- Durfee starts his painting process by for Best Visual Artist. In addition, the calade, Helen Beacham, Lu Bently, Elaine son, Carl Turner, Amelia Whaley, Colleen creating doodles and sketches that he then gallery was voted Best Art Gallery 2015 Berlin, Anita Blewer, Sherry Browne, Wiessman, Beth Williams, Lisa Willits, loosely translates with oil onto the canvas. by Charleston Living Magazine. Gallery Carole Carberry, Kathy Clark, KC Col- and CA Wondergem. The painting as he says “evolves into what owners Megan and Robert Lange are lins, Carl M. Crawford, Christine Crosby, There are daily art demonstrations at it wants to be” as he adds more and more committed to providing a forum for art Kathy Crowther, John Crum, Nancy Da- 11am and 2:30pm. Hours are Mon.-Thur., rendering and color. based on individuals, subjective style and vidson, Ty Davis, Diane Dean, Katherine 10am-5pm & Fri.-Sun., 10am-6pm. Showing along side Durfee’s piece awareness. This dedication has created DuTremble, Vicki Ellis, Deborah Fornell, For further information check our SC will be two enormous 7’ seascapes from a reputation for the gallery of consis- Pat Forsberg, Alvin Glen, Floyd Gordon, Institutional Gallery listings, call the Of- painter Adam Hall, whose moody waters tently finding new and interesting artists Bob Graham, Tim Greaves, Stephanie fice of Cultural Affairs at 843/724-7305 or and textured landscapes are usually quite that stand out for their imagination and Hamlet, Suzy Hart, Joyce Harvey, Scott visit (www.piccolospoleto.com). large but nothing like what he has made distinctive personal touch. The gallery is Henderson, Deborah Hill, Peggy Howe, for this show. a member of Charleston Fine Art Deal- Hall has wanted to create something ers’ Association, French Quarter Gallery The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month gigantic but was intimated to start. He Association, Redux Contemporary, and prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue said, “Putting the first brush stroke on Halsey Institute. and June 24th for the July issue. such an enormous canvas was something For further information check our SC I’ll never forget doing.” Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs In another piece for the show titled lery at 843/805-8052 or e-mail to (info@ into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. Endurance a single tree stands within a robertlangestudios.com). And where do you send that info? vast landscape overlooking mountains on E-mail to ([email protected]).
Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 11 Meyer Vogl Gallery in Charleston, College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, Offers Work by Laurie Meyer SC, Features Works by Matthias The Meyer Vogl Gallery in Charleston, SC, will present the exhibit of works by Böhler and Christian Orendt Laurie Meyer, on view from May 4 - 31, College of Charleston in Charleston, Addressing an increasingly politicized 2018. A reception will be held on May 4, SC, will present The Carrion Cheer: A issue of refugees, this installation will from 5-8pm, coinciding with the Charles- Faunistic Tragedy, featuring an instal- provoke viewers to contemplate their ton Gallery Association Art Walk. lation by the Germany-based artist duo own relationships with the communities, Think of the energy of a restaurant Böhler & Orendt, on view at the Halsey environments, and issues that comprise kitchen - it’s beautiful dance of organized Institute, from May 18 through July 7, our global social fabric. chaos and passion. Artist Laurie Meyer is 2018. A reception will be held on May This will be the first solo exhibition emboldened and excited by that energy, 18, from 6:30-8pm. An artist talk will be of Böhler & Orendt’s work in the United and for her upcoming solo exhibition, offered on May 19, beginning at 2pm and States. The exhibition is curated by Bryan she’s bringing it to the canvas with a a Family Day will be offered on June 16, Granger, Manager of Exhibitions and Pro- series of kitchen-inspired paintings. beginning at 10am. grams at the Halsey Institute. The Carrion Meyer, who co-owns Meyer Vogl Gal- Germany-based artist duo Böhler & Cheer is an official offering of Piccolo lery, says, “By selecting a kitchen scene Orendt will create an immersive installa- Spoleto 2018 and is supported in part by for a painting, I am assured a figurative tion in the galleries of the Halsey Institute. JB Architekten, Nuremburg, Germany. piece full of gesture and energy. The glow Work by Laurie Meyer Naming it a “makeshift transdimensional After its debut at the Halsey Institute, The of the warm lights and the neutrals of the ton restaurants and kitchens, culinary stopover camp,” the installation will con- Carrion Cheer will be exhibited at the stainless steel offer incredible colors as memories from recent travels abroad, as sist of several tents through which view- Kunsthalle Göppingen, in Göppingen, well. I love a traditional chef in white with well as scenes from her own kitchen. ers can walk. Each tent will feature an Germany. warm lights, surrounded by the coolness For further information check our apparition of an extinct animal, such as a Böhler & Orendt are an artistic duo of the restaurant kitchen interiors. There SC Commercial Gallery listings, call the Steller’s Sea Cow, the Carolina Parakeet, based in Germany consisting of Matthias are many stories implied by the interior of gallery at 843/452-2670 or visit (www. and the Pinta Island Tortoise, which will Böhler (b. Aachen, Germany, 1981) and a restaurant!” meyervogl.com). appear as a projection on a screen of mist. Christian Orendt (b. Schäßburg, Roma- Works include the interiors of Charles- The extinct animals will appear in chorus nia, 1980). They have created projects to sing a song of forgiveness to humans all over Europe, including the Kunsthalle for causing their ultimate extinction. The Schweinfurt, Kunstmuseum Magdeburg, tents will also feature cave painting-like the KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Ella Walton Richardson Fine drawings of the animals’ encounters with Berlin, and the Irish Museum of Modern humans. Art, among many others. They have held Art in Charleston, SC, Features While whimsical and imaginative, the several residencies including the Wildbad installation will comment on humans’ re- Residency, Rothernburg, Germany; the lationship with the world around us. As all Museum of Human Acheivement, Austin, Works by Lindsay Goodwin of the animals featured in the exhibition TX; and the Popps Packing Artist Resi- have gone extinct between 1768 and the dency, Detroit, MI, among others. They present, their demise can be blamed on in are the recent winners of the Wolfram part by the Industrial Revolution and the von-Eschenback Award for upcoming art- destruction of habitats all over the planet. ists, and they have also authored several Böhler & Orendt’s project confronts the catalogues, including Böhler & Orendt notion that humans are thought as the – A Reference Companion, published by most intelligent beings, as they suggest Verlag für Moderne Kunst, Vienna. these animals are capable of traveling For further information check our SC through time and dimensions to revisit us. Institutional Gallery listings, call the Insti- Furthermore, the installation comments tute at 843/953-4422 or visit (www.halsey. on the plight of refugees in the West by cofc.edu). creating a stopover camp in the galleries. Check us out at (www.carolinaarts.com) or e-mail to ([email protected])
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Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 13 Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, SC, ART LEAGUE Features Photography Exhibition OF The Coastal Discovery Museum on ages from 31 different photographers. HILTON Hilton Head Island, SC, will present A The entries were juried into the show HEAD Sense of Place, featuring works by mem- and images were selected that connected bers of the Camera Club of Hilton Head, to the mission of the Coastal Discovery which focuses on the people, places, and Museum, “to inspire people to care for the things that make up the Lowcountry, on Lowcountry.” CCHHI members submit- view from May 1 through June 30, 2018. ted a beautiful collection of images that A reception will be held on May 9, from depict a variety of subject matters includ- 5-7pm. ing historic buildings and cemeteries, the The Museum has had an ongoing rela- area’s natural history, Gullah culture, the Love Art.Learn Art. tionship with the Camera Club with many seafood industry, and our various stunning of its annual member exhibits presented landscapes. on site. In addition, CCHHI members A series of gallery talks will be deliv- have assisted the museum with other ered throughout the exhibit at the museum history and natural history exhibits over during the exhibition. They will be fo- the years. This year the two organizations cused on one of the themes in the exhibit. have created an exhibit that focuses direct- For further information check our SC ly on the people, places, and things that Institutional Gallery listings, call 843/689- make our Lowcountry region unique and 6767 ext. 224 or visit (www.coastaldis- beloved by residents and visitors alike. covery.org). ART LEAGUE GALLERY ART LEAGUE ACADEMY The exhibition includes over 80 im- Enjoy local artwork in all media Our teaching Academy welcomes by more than 170 exhibiting member artists and students at all levels and artists. All artwork on display is for in all media. Choose from over 30 art Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, 0QP2TQƂV 1TICPK\CVKQP sale in our 2,000 square foot gallery. classes and workshops each quarter. 752QUVCIG We showcase 2D, 3D and jewelry. Curriculum changes 4 times each year. PAID SC, Features Works by Bill Bogle, Jr. 2GTOKV0Q The Society of Bluffton Artists in Exhibits change every month. Taught by professional art educators. Bluffton, SC, will present Nature’s Featured Artist receptions are free Take one class or a series. Elegance: National Parks and Beyond, featuring works by landscape photogra- and open to the public. Check our Call or check our website for a pher Bill Bogle, Jr., on view from May 7 website for exhibit dates and times. schedule of classes offered. through June 3, 2018. A reception will be Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm Register Now! held on May 13, from 3-5pm. 843.681.5060 843.842.5 738 Bogle has a passion for capturing the beauty of nature - from the crisp morning air at sunrise, the quiet marsh, fog on the water, hills, trails, mountain peaks or can- yon walls - through the lens of his camera. Work by Bill Bogle, Jr. Bogle has been capturing stunning tion of the making of a great image, the WWW.ARTLEAGUEHHI.ORG moments with his camera at National and process in making the image and the edit- A 501(c)(3) Nonpro t Arts Organization State Parks for the past 15 years. Original- ing to recall what the eye and senses expe- ly from Poughkeepsie, NY, Bogle spent 34 rienced at the time the image was made. It years practicing law before he moved to is all culminated in the fine art print.” the Lowcountry in 2017. His passion for SoBA is the flourishing art hub in photography started in college. He runs Bluffton’s historic District at the corner of Bogle Photography LLC in Okatie, SC, Church and Calhoun Streets. SoBA offers To Bluffton which includes landscape images, contract regular art classes, featured artist shows, & I-95 work, custom fine printing, matting and exhibitions and more. framing. For further information check our SC “Landscape photography is my pas- Institutional Gallery listings, call 843/757- Skull Creek sion,” Bogle said. “There is this anticipa- 6586 or visit (www.sobagallery.com).
278 SC Festival of Flowers Takes Place Hilton Head Windmill 1 Calibogue Sound Harbour Plantation in Greenwood, SC - June 1 - 3, 2018 A Come celebrate 51 years and the begin- William Hilton Parkway ning of summer 2018 at the South Carolina 2 E Main Street Festival of Flowers in beautiful Greenwood, Whooping Crane Way SC. Named one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in June for 9 years 3 running, the SC Festival of Flowers offers a Expressway (Toll) 278 month long schedule of activities the whole Spanish Cross Island Indigo Run Wells 4 family can enjoy. The festival fun kicks off Toll with our Main Weekend, June 1 - 3, 2018. Booth We invite you to stroll among our larger than life, “living” topiary sculptures spread throughout the Uptown Greenwood square. Marshland Rd. Then come browse and shop our arts and Topiarie of an Elephant crafts show, take in various performances, by a separate organization. Come see for experience our Wine Walk, join in our yourself and stroll our Uptown Square day Sea Pines Long Plantation Wexford Cove
Palmetto 5K run/walk, engage in Kidfest and tour or night. Arrow Road Club exquisite home gardens. And that is just the The 2018 South Carolina Festival of Shelter Cove Toll C Parkway Greenwood Dr. Booth 1 William Hilton beginning. Flowers Juried Youth Art Show was es- 7 10 278 9 8 tablished in 2015, as a sanctioned event in New Orleans Dr. Hilton Head coincidence with the Festival, with funding Resort Pope Avenue Pope attributed to an established endowment in Pope Ave. Executive Park Rd. Palmetto D the name of the late, Virginia Self. The show Shipyard Dunes Resort will be on display in the Reception Hall at Cordillo Parkway Plantation The Arts Center of Greenwood, from May Port Royal Sound S. Forest Beach Dr. N. Forest Beach Dr. 23 through June 6, 2018, and will include
works by regional youth artists (K-12). Gallery Spaces The 51st Anniversary SC Festival of Public Beach 1 Art League of Hilton Head Gallery Flowers Juried Art Show, presented by the Arts Council of Greenwood County in Atlantic Ocean 2 3 partnership with the SC Festival of Flowers. These maps are not to exact View of 2017 Juried Show at The Ars Center The exhibit celebrates it’s 12th year in The scale or exact distances. They Other Points of Interest were designed to give readers A HHI Visitor’s Center Take a magical topiary tour through Arts Center’s Main Gallery, on view from help in locating galleries and Uptown Greenwood. You’ll see 46 topiaries June 1 - 30, 2018, and will feature work art spaces in the area. B Hilton Head Island Public Library displayed around the Square, at the County from artists all over South Carolina and C Art League of Hilton Head Gallery Library, and at the Farmers Market. The divisions of the southeast. whimsical horticultural creations showcase There will also be a Photography Exhibit D Art League of HH Art Academy the Uptown Greenwood area during the SC & Contest, presented at the Think Tank on E Coastal Discovery Museum @ Honey Horn Festival of Flowers. Each topiary has been Main in Uptown Greenwood, from June 1 Hilton Head Island, SC 6 mile Marker adopted by an organization and is sponsored continued on Page 16 Page 14 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 15 SC Festival of Flowers in Greenwood continued from Page 14 / back to Page 14 & 2, 2018. An Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Uptown Greenwood Market, on June 1 & 2, 2018. The event features original work from talented artists and crafts people from all over the Southeast. All juried exhibitors’ work has been handmade by the exhibitors and must be their own original design and creation. See the creative process in action with several of our exhibitors demonstrat- ing their craft in their booths. Something for every taste and budget with items from the most contemporary to the most traditional. Street flowers in downtown Greenwood Beside these visual art offerings there information visit will be many other events taking place (www.scfestivalofflowers.org). during the month of June. For further West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg, SC, Features Works by Shelley Sperka Tryon, NC artist Shelley Sperka is showcasing her latest work in fused glass, in the exhibit, Murmurs, featuring works by Tryon, NC, fused glass artist, Shelley Sperka, on view through May 12, 2018. The 14 pieces of colorful and delicate sculpture convey the artist’s concern for the environment, creating emotional reac- tions of exuberance, sorrow, resignation, and determination. “I was inspired by the dying of the earth,” the 66-year-old New York native said. “We are documenting this death. This is my way of acknowledging and expressing my sorrow. The art is not sad. It is the message that is sad.” Indeed, the art at first consideration is Work by Shelley Sperka jewel-like: non-representational con- attended three Slumpfest workshops at structions with vivid colors and striking Slumpy’s in Belmont, NC. She attended shapes. Using a wide variety of glass, Open Glass Studio at Tryon Arts and some of the pieces suggest water and Crafts School with other creative and sup- space by incorporating circle of various portive glass artists. shades of blue and green into a circular Besides being an artist, Sperka is the pattern. Other pieces use a dominant red- Director of Systems and Applications at orange-yellow palette in conflicting and Wofford College’s library. overlapping shapes that might suggest Sperka has been a member of West nature’s struggle to survive. Main Artists Co-op for a year. “I am “I came to realize that I was an artist very excited about this exhibit, because Hampton III Gallery in Greenville, late in life,” Sperka said. “I started mak- WMAC a very supportive group of artists, ing fused glass in 1984 and came back and because this is my first solo exhibit,” to it in 2006 after rearing my children. I she said. “As I have gotten ready for this SC, Offers Works by Yuri Tsuzuki have been working with fused glass for exhibit, I have received wonderful advice, Hampton III Gallery in Greenville, SC, 20 years,” she said. Sperka’s mother was information, suggestions and therapy from is presenting Forest Meditation - Shinrin- a watercolorist, stained glass artist, and those who have gone before. It is a real Yoku (a mental walk through the forest), painter, and was Sperka’s major influence pleasure to be a part of this Co-op.” featuring paintings and sculptures by Yuri as she slowly discovered she wanted to When patrons see her latest work, the Tsuzuki, on view through May 26, 2018. create art as well. She believes her mother message she hopes to convey is “Creativ- Featured are small works on paper that taught her “how to see.” ity is available to all of us,” she said. date back to the early 1990’s. In 1994 “This work is a departure from what “Creating art is a sacred activity. It is a the Greenville County Museum of Art I’ve done in the past,” she said. “I have way of communicating without using presented a solo exhibition of Tsuzuki’s larger works and more abstract works, as words, which are often inadequate. work which included many of the small well as some functional pieces.” It took “The most important thing to be said paintings that are being shown in this Sperka four months to create this exhibit, is ‘please come see the exhibit,’” she exhibition. Along with the intimate paper and all of the works will be for sale, rang- continued. “Visiting galleries and art works, several large canvases and recent ing in price from $20 to $300. openings is a two-part communication. I sculpture will be on display. In her artist’s statement, Sperka said, “I am communicating with you by creating Tsuzuki offered the following artist use a painterly approach to creating fused and show my work. You cannot receive statement, “My art is like calligraphy in glass. I don’t think of glass as ‘hard.’ my communication about my work unless space. It is a means of finding a voice in Rather, I approach it as if it were pliable you come see it.” the absence of vocabulary. In my work, I as part of a palette. I am always interested West Main Artists Co-op is a nonprofit, value the negative space as much as the in how the colors react with light and all-volunteer arts group on West Main positive. The negative space may be the with each other. I don’t really know how Street in Spartanburg. It is housed in the gaps of silence in a conversation - gaps to describe the origins of my ideas. They former West Main Baptist Church and is like our memory which are sometimes sometimes wake me up: Often I daydream continuously renovated by its members erased and absent. As I work in different and suddenly I have an idea about mak- who are 50-plus strong. It provides afford- sites, spaces, and countries, I am often times reminded of my own childhood - a ing a piece. My work tends toward the able work spaces for more than 30 artists Work by Yuri Tsuzuki abstract. It’s a way to express myself and in the 20,000-square-foot building. In ad- time of living and bridging two very dif- my relationship to the world.” dition, the Co-op has the largest collection ferent worlds: Nagoya, Japan and Green- I reported the news every day from our Sperka attended her first glass work- of locally made art for sale with extremely ville, S.C. This experience compelled me offices in Rockefeller Center forGood shop when her children were young. She diverse buying options, including pottery, to create art that speaks and appreciates Morning Japan. This was a convenient instantly fell in love with the process. jewelry, paintings, sculptures, quilts. Each many languages, mediums, and cultures.” way for my parents to check in on me Between that October and Christmas of month, the Co-op hosts three new exhibits “After graduating from Princeton every morning!” 1988, she made more than 200 pendants. by its members and nonmembers, some University in 1989, I had the opportunity “During all these years, I continued my She was on fire with love for the glass of whom enjoy regional and even national to work closely with the environmental work as an artist. At the time, my studio and the process. She has made abstract recognition. artist, “Christo and Jeanne-Claude,” on at Union Square was a tiny 100 square landscapes, frit (crushed glass) paint- For further information check our the Umbrella Project in both Japan and feet but it had a great view of The Empire ings, bowls, and plates. She has studied SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit California,” added Tsuzuki. “Christo’s State Building.” with Karoline Shaffer O’Rourke and (www.WestMainArtists.org). guidance and exuberant passion for public “My work in steel began during six John O’Rourke, the late Jo Harrison, and dialogue and art gave me my first taste, years spent in Bogota, Colombia. Steel, in insight, and interest in pursuing public art. all the many forms it takes, is a challenge The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month Later, after completing my Masters degree both physical and mental,” says Tsuzuki. prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue at Columbia University in 1994, I worked “As an artist, I respect its properties, its and June 24th for the July issue. for several years with John Szarkowski limitations and its potential. Steel can After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs (Director of Photography) and Peter be cold, unbending, and stark. In my into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. Galassi (Head Curator of Photography) at sculptures, steel reflects light. It plays And where do you send that info? the Museum of Modern Art. All through with shadows. Burnished to a shine, it E-mail to ([email protected]). this time, I worked for NHK, the pri- shimmers. Powder coated in colors, it mary Japanese tv broadcasting network. continued on Page 18 Page 16 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Bob Taft
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strations, discussions and special tours are Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery provided. at 864/268-2771 or visit Hampton III Gallery For further information check our SC (www.HamptoniiiGallery.com). continued from Page 16 / back to Page 16 can dance - whimsically and playfully. In ing strength and independence. The tree Furman University in Greenville creating art, I acknowledge the strength, mirrors our ability to hold two emotional beauty and fragility in every medium and states simultaneously: chaos (internal Offers Works by Graduating Seniors in every one of us.” roots) and peace (external presence).” Art by 15 Furman University graduat- to prosper in the face of adversity. As a A booklet accompanies the exhibition “Branches resemble the veins of our ing seniors will be on display through result, we have a show that represents our with an essay by Blair Knobel. She states, bodies, changing with the seasons, just May 3, 2018, in Thompson Gallery of the small community and our journey as art- “An erratic calm imbues the work of artist as we evolve, shift, and grow. The tree Roe Art Building on campus. ists in our senior year. We hope you view Yuri Tsuzuki. Aggressive strokes meet represents renewal and return, the cycle In the exhibition, Disappointing Epi- our work as an extension of our Furman bright pops of color; darkness defines of life, the dichotomy, and balance, of our sodes, artists will display a variety of me- experience, our progress as artists, and a areas of light. Steel - heavy and unyield- internal and external selves. Each strik- diums: painting, print making, ceramics, glimpse into our futures.” ing - evokes movement, flight, energy. ing tree sculpture, though similar in way, photography, film, textiles and sculpture. Students displaying work include: Juxtaposition reigns. Everything is in bal- shape, and form, is actually singular and Many works will be available for sale. Aneesh Borah (Greenville, SC); Heather ance, with nothing unnecessary.” separate, unique and defined, as the natu- The Class of 2018 offers this state- Brame (Manchester, NH); Allie Buchalski “For Tsuzuki, the tree remains a con- ral tree, the life of the artist—and as each ment about the exhibition, “As students (Johns Creek, GA); Haena Chon (Green- stant symbol and subject. Rustic yet el- of our lives,” says Knobel. and artists, we have encountered many ville, SC); Emory Conetta (Sarasota, egant, bold yet bending, strong yet break- Last year Tsuzuki added to the public situations in which we have had to fail in FL); Kaitlyn Cothran (Pelzer, SC); Jack able, it is a metaphor for security, comfort, landscape of Greenville, SC, with the order to succeed. The collegiate experi- Goode (Chattanooga, TN); Olivia Kent and continuity, but also of individuality, installation of two outdoor sculptures. ence - facing the pressures of academics, (Montgomery, AL); Jaime Lara (Taylors, humanness, and temporality. Trees are Transformation is located beside Brooks social lives, and trying to find our artistic SC); Celia Luck-Leonard (Charlotte, NC); subject to danger, broken by nature and Brothers on Main Street and is related voices - has resulted in what we like to Leanna Martin (York, SC); Emily McPe- man. Yet they endure stoically and majes- to the hundreds of steel butterflies forms refer to as ‘disappointing episodes’ - that ters (Albany, GA); John Derek Parsons tically, never trying to be anything more, that have been placed by Tsuzuki around is, moments where we feel we have been (Easley, SC); Mary Roh (Anderson, SC); anything other, than what they are. Their Greenville. This project relates to the defeated. When we experience disappoint- and Anna Sylvester (Norcross, GA). exterior represents quiet strength, while Cancer Survivor Park where a second ing episodes, we must choose to learn and For further information check our SC their roots exemplify the complexity of sculpture is installed at the entrance below grow from them, or allow the episodes Institutional Gallery listings or contact our inner world. The tree holds both chaos the Chamber of Commerce. It is titled to define who we are. Our senior class, Furman’s Department of Art at 864/294- and calm,” adds Knobel. Butterfly Journey and marks the entrance composed of 15 students with diverse 2995. Forest Meditation “ suggests that the to the park and the journey one takes. backgrounds and visions, has chosen artist is at one with the tree and indepen- Hampton III Gallery is located on dent of it, subjectively experiencing the Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors, woods while also objectively observing SC, (a couple of miles from downtown the girth of the trunk, the twist of the Greenville). Gaffney Visitors Center and Art branch, the sinew of the root. Leaves In 1970 the gallery opened with the dance in the wind; birds cry and chirp. vision to provide quality art to the com- Nature’s symphony swells with each care- munity. The gallery features work from Gallery in Gaffney, SC, Offers ful step.” leading painters, sculptors and printmak- “We go to the woods for space and ers from the Southeast. Works from Private Collection clarity, to connect with an energy beyond Today Hampton III Gallery is the lon- The Gaffney Visitors Center and Art region and the State of South Carolina. ourselves, but one that we also recognize. gest running commercial gallery in South Gallery in Gaffney, SC, is presenting Dr. Gunter started collecting when she We, too, are the tree; we, too, are the for- Carolina, representing over thirty profes- works from the Susanne Floyd Gunter Art was in college, trading pieces with other est.” sional, award-winning artists. The 2400 Collection, presented by Cherokee Alli- art majors. She said she never expected “The tree is a metaphor for our hu- square foot gallery maintains an inner ance of Visual Artists, on view through to have so many works, too many for manness, its roots implied but not shown gallery that hosts changing one-person or May 23, 2018. her home. Consequently, she seasonally in Tsuzuki’s sculptures, like our complex group exhibitions every 4-6 weeks. Eight From a collection of over 200 works, changes works. She said she only collects inner landscape - personal yet shared by surrounding galleries offer a continuing Gunter plans to exhibit approximately 30 art that appeals to her. Many of the pieces all,” says Knobel. “We hide our deepest display of works. Artists’ lectures, demon- pieces. Her collected art works are repre- in her collection are abstract landscapes. desires, fears, and compulsions, project- continued above on next column to the right sentative of artists throughout the Upstate continued on Page 19 Page 18 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Upstate South Carolina 176 Saluda, NC Upstate SC Area This map is not to exact I-26 scale or exact distances. It was designed to give readers help in locating Tryon, NC gallery and art spaces in Upstate South Carolina. 25 Landrum, SC
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Pickens, SC I-26 Toward Gastonia, NC 123 I-85 123 Walhalla, SC 8 176 28 25 Taylors, SC Easley, SC Gaffney, SC 276 29 Greer, SC I-85 76 123 29 Seneca, SC 123 Clemson, SC I-85 Spartanburg, SC
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Gaffney Visitors Center Yuri Tsuzuki continued from Page 18 Forest Meditation Gunter attributes her interest in landscape to her rural upbringing in Horry County, SC. Most of the upstate artists in her col- lection are included in the 2011 Hub City Press publication, Artists among Us: 100 Faces of Art in Spartanburg. Gunter’s pieces are not limited to paintings. She also collects drawings, prints, mixed media, and photographs. Although the bulk of her collection is two-dimensional, she has several three-dimensional works, particularly ceramics. The art work is by Doris Turner entitled “Land- Gunter’s oldest pieces are circa 1918 scape.” by Aiken artist, George Hammond, a Clemson classmate and friend of Gunter’s and administrative experience at all levels, grandfather. Her first purchased art work she teaches courses in the Education De- was by Gaffney native Leroy Marshall partment and the Art Education Program. who had a one-man show at the Spartan- As a classroom art teacher for 21 years, burg Arts Center in the late 1980’s. More Dr. Gunter received numerous awards contemporary artists include her former including Limestone College’s Alumni Limestone College art teachers, Sara Award for Contributions to Education, Dame Setzer and James A. Cox. Her most Union High School Teacher of the Year, recent acquisition is a piece by Robert Union County Teacher of the Year, Dor- Urban with whom she taught at Dorman man High School Teacher of the Year, SC High School. Of special note is a print by Art Education Association Secondary Art Boyd Sanders, a well-known printmak- Teacher of the Year, SC Higher Education ing professor at Columbia’s University of Level Art Educator of the Year, and SC South Carolina. Art Education Association Art Educator of Another fairly recent acquisition is a the Year. work by Converse College printmaker Gunter has authored a number of pub- Andrew Blanchard who has been receiv- lications on the history of education and ing national recognition. Upstate artists art education and presented her research at Steve Stinson, Scott Cunningham, Geri state and national levels. She is historian Hurlbut, Teresa Prater, Caren Stancell, for the South Carolina Education Associa- Forest Gypsy, 2018 Steel powdered coated 30 x 19 x 10 inches David Zacharias, Carol Augthun, Doris tion and the South Carolina Art Education Turner, and Suzanne Zoole are among the Association. many artists represented in her collection. As a practicing artist, Dr. Gunter April 12 - May 26, 2018 A native South Carolinian, Dr. Su- exhibits locally and regionally. A member sanne Gunter has been active in the field of several area guilds and arts councils, of arts and education for over 30 years. she currently serves on the board of the She received her BA in Studio Art from Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartan- Limestone College, her masters in Art burg, Cherokee, and Union Counties and Education from the University of South is an art consultant to several schools and 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd. Suite 10 Taylors, SC 29687 Carolina, and her doctorate in Curriculum districts. and Instruction – Art Education from the For further information check our Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1 - 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm University of South Carolina. Gunter is SC Institutional Gallery listings or call www.hamptoniiigallery.com • email: [email protected] Chair of the Converse College Depart- 864/489-9919 or 864/489-9817. 864-268-2771 ment of Art and Design. With teaching Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 19 GREENVILLE, SC M AY ARTS SCENE
ONE-STOP open studios Retrospective April 26 – June 1, 2018 One-Stop Open Studios is an exhibit featuring the works of over 95 local artists who have participated in the fall Greenville Open Studios event between 2002 – 2017. Each artist is invited to submit a 12 x 12 (x12) inch piece to the exhibit which runs in conjunction with Artisphere, Greenville’s premier arts festival, and allows for greater exposure and awareness of Greenville-area visual artists.
Come see us during Artisphere weekend! Saturday, May 12: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m, Sunday, May 13: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street . Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-3132 . [email protected] www.greenvilleARTS.com @macARTScouncil #GVLarts Hours: Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Page 20 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Boggs Travel Scholarship Fund for Con- verse College art and education majors West Main Artists Co-op in who do not have the financial means to travel. Boggs believed strongly in the Spartanburg, SC, Features importance of travel to a student’s art and life, his widow said. In preparation for his 2010 40th- Works by Mayo “Mac” Boggs year retrospective, Boggs wrote, “What A lifetime of work by one of Spartan- inspires sculptors to produce the images burg, SC’s most celebrated artists, the late they do? Sculptors have an innate desire Mayo “Mac” Boggs, will be presented to build things. They are usually very at West Main Artists Co-op, from May hands on, mechanically inclined, and 2 through May 31, 2018, celebrating 43 technically oriented. Many come from a Work by Mayo “Mac” Boggs years of international recognition and physically oriented background-the results using hammers and nails. These were the acclaim. This extensive collection of of an unscientific poll showed that many people who thought outside the box, liter- sculptures and 2-dimensional works-of- sculptors were high school athletes. Sculp- ally.” art, will be presented in the Co-op’s Venue tors are kin to architects who dream of For further information check our Gallery, as Mac Boggs: A Retrospective. objects in three dimensions. As children, SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit The public is invited to a reception on we were the ones who played with erector (www.WestMainArtists.org). May 17, from 5-9pm, during the city’s sets and building blocks-the ones always monthly ArtWalk. His widow, Ansley Boggs, Ph.D., will give a free artist’s talk between 6:30-7 p.m. West Main Artists Co-op in “This will be West Main’s most impor- tant exhibit for the year,” Venue Com- mittee Chair Dwight Rose said. “There is Spartanburg, SC, Features probably no other Spartanburg artist who has achieved as much recognition and re- Work by Mayo “Mac” Boggs spect as Mac Boggs. His work is literally Streeter Art and Marble Stone-carving Works by Stephen A. Chapp around the world.” Summer Workshop of Pietrasanta, Italy. Pickens County printmaker and artist Boggs passed away on Mar. 10, 2014, In 2010, Boggs was honored by Converse Steven A. Chapp will exhibit a large col- at the age of 71, due to heart disease. At College, Wofford College, and USC-Up- lection of his work in the exhibit, Ob- that time, he was retired from teaching art state with a 40-year retrospective exhibi- server Observed, on view at Spartanburg, at Converse College, where he retained tion on each of the three campuses. And SC’s West Main Artists Co-op, through the distinction of Professor Emeritus in 2013, he received the Elizabeth O’Neill May 12, 2018. of Art. Dr. Boggs survives him and has Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts, This exhibit is giving the public ex- worked with Rose to curate this retrospec- South Carolina highest arts award. tensive insight to his American ancestors, tive exhibit at the Co-op. Boggs is well known for his metal especially during the Civil War. Within the “Mac always believed in artists sculptures in steel, stainless steel, and more-than 26 unique hand-pulled prints supporting each other, so he loved that bronze. His work is in the presidential li- are historic family photos, written docu- WMAC established an influential and braries of former United States presidents ments, and original drawings that Chapp supportive artist community,” Dr. Boggs Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. His work used to create print collages, monoprints, said, “Mac was legendary for his mentor- is located internationally in permanent and etchings using various printmaking Work by Steven A. Chapp ing and support of fellow and budding collections of numerous corporations. In techniques. The print collages are new former colleague to exhibit with WMAC,” artists. While supporting well-known art- addition, he has received sculpture com- constructions using older or current prints he said. “I have shown there before in ists, Mac always sought out those artists missions for public parks, libraries, col- to create new compositions that he would the past in juried shows, but not in a solo of whom no one might be aware, whether lege campuses, schools, local businesses, not otherwise have made. exhibit. WMAC has been an influential because they hadn’t exhibited, or because and private residences, two of which were “Visitors will see original hand-pulled and positive art institution for Spartanburg they didn’t recognize themselves as art- for the home of the author, Lillian Jackson prints and print collages with some mixed bringing art exhibits and studio opportuni- ists. Frequently, people in the community Braun. Though he is best known for media that represent several printmak- ties to the area.” attributed their artistic success to his his metal sculptures, Boggs also carved ing methods that include intaglio, relief, Chapp is a native of Kansas City, MO, encouragement and generosity in shar- marble and soapstone, and exhibited his monoprints, and monotypes,” Chapp said. but spent his teen years in the Bay Area ing his talent and time. He was a creative photography and digital art. He frequently “These are works that in some cases show of California and his college years in the inspiration to all! participated in local, regional, national, crows as observers peeking at others, and, Carolinas. He has a bachelor’s degree in “Artist Winston Wingo enjoys telling and international exhibitions. Also, he in other instances, they represent me as art education from Appalachian State Uni- the story of a rainy night, when he was often served as a guest speaker for lecture- the observer. We all might look at our sur- versity with a major in printmaking and in high school, and he knocked on Mac demonstrations. rounding, but are we observers?” drawing. Also, he has a master’s degree in Boggs’ front door,” she recalled. “When “The welded steel sculpture has Many of the prints have a somber printmaking and drawing from Clemson Mac answered, Winston said, ‘I hear remained a constant as my medium of attitude, using dark images and colors. University. Retired from public education you’re the new sculptor in town.’ Mac expression,” he once said. “I love the Often, the subject has a ghost-like figure after 29 years, Chapp has taught classes responded affirmatively, and Winston re- look, feel, taste, smell and sound of steel. in the composition; very often there is a and workshops in various media, includ- plied, ‘Well, I’m a sculptor too, and I want My great-grandfather was a blacksmith in black crow in the image. The black crow ing printmaking at the Greenville County to do what you do!’ They remained friends Kentucky; both my grandfathers and my is a symbol that Chapp has used through- Museum of Art; as an adjunct instructor for the rest of Mac’s life.” father were welders and steelworkers. I out this artistic career. It represents an for Clemson in Genoa, Italy; Fine Arts The exhibit will include many abstract grew up watching steel pouring from the ever-present non-judgmental observer of Center in Greenville, SC; South Carolina and non-representational metal and bronze blast furnaces and the nightly spectacular humankind. The finished images are often Governor’s School for the Arts and Hu- sculptures, for which he is most known. display of slag being dumped from huge, layered and invite to the viewer to hypoth- manities in Greenville; Coastal Carolina However, the exhibit will also have railroad-sized crucibles. I walked the esize what the story is behind the print. “I University, Presbyterian College; and at marble constructions, paintings, computer railroad tracks and picked up scrap metal think of them as mysterious and at times his print studio Black Dog Press in Easley. graphics, prints, photographs of commis- that had fallen from freight cars. The dark,” he said. “But at the same time com- Currently, he lives Dacusville, an Upstate sioned art, sketches of proposed sculpture, ironworker’s material and process were an pelling to look at.” He recommends that community. awards, newspaper articles, models of everyday part of my childhood in Ash- patrons “look close at the works.” Chapp has received various awards proposals, and letters from students and land, KY. I have taken this material and its “I am always inspired by my observa- and recognition for his art, and his works colleagues. “I hope that people appreciate process and made art, continuing a family tions of people and my surroundings,” the are in private and public collections Mac’s amazing versatility and creativity, tradition of ironwork.” 65-year-old Chapp said. “This particular regionally and nationally. if ART Gallery as well as sense his inspiration, enthu- Dr. Boggs, who is college professor of body of work shows a move in my subject represents Chapp, and he has had several siasm and passion for creating art and education, has collected much of her hus- matter to explore my ancestors and what I solo and group exhibits during the past 15 teaching,” she said. band’s work and related materials, such as have discovered about them. In particular years. Among his contributions to the arts, “Over a 40-year period, I have inter- published articles and photographs. From is a great-great-grandfather who fought Chapp coordinates invitational art exhibits acted with Boggs and observed him using her stores of information, she relayed this with the Union during the Civil War and in the Narthex art gallery at the Green- his energy, talent, and expertise to become quote by her husband, “I have enjoyed left letters that describe his travels. The ville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in a driving force behind the development being a participant in my students’ growth letters are but a glimpse of a man I never Greenville. He is a founding member and of the visual arts program at Converse in self-confidence, in the development of met. But having read them and the stories current vice chair of the Contemporary College,” Wingo has been quoted, “Since their creativity, and in their experiences as discovered within these letters, I know Print Collective, a group of Upstate South my high school years, he has served as a proud contributors to the art world. I teach much more about his life during those Carolina printmakers who work in the role model to help guide my career in arts them to be unafraid, to ignore rejection, to troubling times. various print media and are dedicated to education. Boggs’ immeasurable contribu- be confident. One can do anything that she “I hope that the audience will see an elevating the public awareness to the fine tions to his students, Converse College, sets her mind to do. Many students come artist’s energy in making marks that tell a art of printmaking. as well as his community, are evidence of with little self-confidence and knowledge story and that they can add to this story in Chapp has directed two print exchang- exemplary leadership in the field.” and exposure to the art world, the world their own interpretations of the imagery,” es - Shifting Plates I and Shifting Plates Boggs was born and raised in Ashland, of the arts. I encourage and help students he continued. “I want then to understand II - organizing them to travel throughout KY. He earned a bachelor’s degree in art get experience. I developed over the years that printmaking is not a simple process the Carolinas. Most recently, he helped from the University of Kentucky and a internship programs which gave students and that each image comes from work- organize two print fairs at the Greenville master’s degree of fine arts (sculpture) exposure to working in art studios, major ing in various printmaking techniques Center for Creative Arts. from the University of North Carolina at art auction houses, fabric design studios, and methods to arrive a finished plate to “My maternal grandfather introduced Chapel Hill. From 1970-2013, Boggs was interior design studios, and museums in either make a limited edition or a singular me to the printed images on postage the professor of sculpture at Converse cities, such as London, New York, Atlanta, unique image.” stamps, which is still an interest of mine,” College in Spartanburg. He received nu- etc. I also developed travel programs to The bulk of this exhibit was created Chapp said. “I have always enjoyed the merous awards and honors, and in 1991, major art centers in the United States and during the past six months with some of process of making a singular or repeat- he was named Honorary Artist of Spar- Europe.” the images coming from a 2017 exhibit at able image creating marks on a surface tanburg by proclamation of the Mayor. All of the work in the Co-op exhibit if ART Gallery in Columbia, SC. All of be it wood, metal or on an acrylic plate. In 2000, the Mayor proclaimed a “Mayo will be on sale, ranging in price from $125 the works will be for sale. Chapp is not a Printmaking, regardless of the process, is Mac Boggs Day.” to $2,500. All proceeds will be donated to member of West Main Artists Co-op, but a medium in which I feel compelled to do In 2008, he was selected to serve as the development of the Mac and Ansley he is no stranger to the Spartanburg-based this. It is my objective to create images a Technical Collaborator for the Lynne continued above on next column to the right arts group. “I was excited to be asked by a continued on Page 22 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 21 – whether it’s handmade watercolor paper the opportunity that an organization like or layers upon layers of paint, charcoal, WMAC offers me – a venue to exhibit West Main Artists Co-op pastel, and ink. Texture and truly a raw- and sell my work, the chance to connect ness to my work are what you will find. I with fellow artists and collectors, and continued from Page 21 have a deep fascination with lines, shapes, the Spartanburg community at large. It’s that not only speak of marks but to have “I look at this exhibit as an opportu- and the push and pull they create with one priceless!” Bagwell said. marks that speak for the image. It is how nity to educate the public about original another. I am drawn to deeply saturated “Another very important part of this many artists arrange their marks that an printmaking,” Chapp said. “There is a colors and finding a soft, quiet counterbal- exhibition is my goal of creating a home- image is resolved be it from the initial misconception that prints are a second- ance with white, pale shades of blue, and like setting to showcase my art – allowing sketches or the final image.” class art medium. Often I have been asked tan/ off-white. It’s a shock to the system viewers to understand how local, original “As an artist,” Chapp continued, “I when people look at my art, ‘where is the – but a delightful shock — one that will art can be displayed in their own homes,” am foremost an observer of things around original?’ The works are not reproduc- keep you thinking long after you view the Bagwell added. “I will be including me, whether they be the landscape, people tions: They are original works constructed painting in person.” touches like live plants, a gallery-style or animal. In many of my images I use by hand and pulled from the plate by hand Bagwell outlined her method for wall grouping featuring a variety of new the crow as metaphor for humankind. To by the artist.” creating this collection, “Many people are and vintage frames with small to medium me the crow is an observer, a watcher West Main Artists Co-op is a nonprofit, probably curious as to how I begin each works. Fabric featuring designs from my of events, the ever present watchful eye. all-volunteer arts group on West Main piece. My process is pretty similar regard- paintings are also in the works.” As an artist I am interested in narrative Street in Spartanburg. It is housed in the less of the surface I will be working on. I In her artist’s statement, Bagwell says, images, which goes back to my childhood former West Main Baptist Church and is begin by looking at photographs and ask- “I am fascinated with creative use of when I was attracted to the illustrations continuously renovated by its members ing myself, ‘What do I see? What shapes? negative space in my work. In particular, in books. I was far more interested in the who are 50-plus strong. It provides afford- What energy is jumping off the photo- I love circles and bold, thick, super-dark story I found in the illustrations than the able work spaces for more than 30 artists graph to me?’ Then I do several quick lines that ooze energy and movement. words on the page. I could use my imagi- in the 20,000-square-foot building. In ad- thumbnail sketches to capture my initial I like to work with contrast, that push nation to create my own story. I want my dition, the Co-op has the largest collection reactions to the lines and action in the and pull of quiet versus movement and images to tell a story and for the viewers of locally made art for sale with extremely image. After that, I look at my sketches energy in a piece. And you’ll see that I to read what they will into the images. diverse buying options, including pottery, and really zoom in on a small portion of frequently work in black and white with The recent works have included images jewelry, paintings, sculptures, quilts. Each the sketch that I think has the most inter- subtle shades of tan, cream, and gray to of actual ancestors that at times include month, the Co-op hosts three new exhibits est – the most life to it. From there I grab soften the palette. Laying down that first the presence of a crow, the observer. As by its members and nonmembers, some one of my favorite tools, charcoal, and instinctual mark or making the first cut of I investigated my ancestors’ letters and of whom enjoy regional and even national lay down lines on the canvas based on my a silhouette brings excitement and fear but stories I became the observer wondering recognition. initial sketch. At that point, many, many teaches me to slow down, enjoy the expe- about their lives and daily interactions. In For further information check our layers begin to form and build upon one rience of creating, and to discover beauty the works absent of the crow we viewers SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit another. As the layers begin to build, I in the small details – some planned, some become the observer of a past life.” (www.WestMainArtists.org). then start to scrape them back to expose unplanned.” Bagwell works in several the many levels of paint, pastel, charcoal, mediums and focuses on abstract expres- etc. until I feel the piece is done. Often I sionist paintings, freehand cut silhouettes, West Main Artists Co-op in strip back layers and then add new layers. mixed media works, and watercolor il- It is a constant game of balance until I find lustrations. the right stopping point.” For further information check our Spartanburg, SC, Features All of the work will be for sale, ranging SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit Works by Elizabeth Bagwell in price from $30 to $4,700. “I appreciate (www.WestMainArtists.org). Spartanburg, SC, artist, Elizabeth Bag- Greenville Technical College in Greenville, well, will exhibit her latest collection of work, The Southerner Abroad: A Modern Lifestyle Installation, on view at West SC, Features Works by Alice Ballard Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg, from Greenville Technical College in Green- May 17 through June 16, 2018. A recep- ville, SC, is presenting Walk Remembered, tion will be held on May 17, from 5-9pm an installation of white work by Alice during the city’s monthly ArtWalk. Ballard, on view at the RIVERWORKS This new collection is a vibrant mix of Gallery, through May 26, 2018. A recep- 40-plus paintings on canvas, paper, and tion will be held on May 4, from 6-9pm. metal based on the energy and move- Nature conjures images of the power ment drawn from vintage photographs of of fecundity, the quiet of meditation, and Paris, France, from the late 1930s to early the sensuousness of form. Though nature 1940s. is often equated with vastness, the ocean Bagwell, known as an abstract expres- or the Blue Ridge on a drive to Asheville, sionist, will present work that invokes we overlook the magic that each of us are raw emotion through the use of thick and of nature. All life is either born, hatched or sprouted. thin lines, often using a single color in Work by Alice Ballard subtle, varying shades. As a professional Alice Ballard reminds us that the mir- artist, this is her first solo exhibit. Bag- acle of nature is often condensed into the constant reminder of the interconnected- well’s work is often described as bold, smallest pod, fruit, or twig that we step on ness of all things. My attention is drawn raw, and mid-century modern with a sense or bypass in our rush to scenic grandeur. to natural forms that become symbolic of of energy and drama through her use of Ballard began making her “White rebirth, hope and renewal.” Work by Elizabeth Bagwell dark versus light. She works in a variety Works” in the 1980’s after …”discover- Ballard’s “White Works” relate to her of mediums including acrylic, latex, ink, her creative pursuits professionally for ing a bag of tulip bulbs beneath my studio life’s journey through happiness and pain charcoal, vintage and found papers, pas- several years now. She is a juried member sink that I had forgotten to plant in the from Charlotte to Alaska to Greenville. tels, and hand cut/torn paper. of the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, a fall.” These bulbs had sprouted in the As a self-described “eternal optimist” she “This exhibit was inspired by souve- member of the Guild of American Paper- damp dark. A number of years later the“… beckons us to calmly and with spiritual nir photographs my paternal grandfather, cutters, the Society of Children’s Book series focused on the often tiny natural grace join her on Walk Remembered. Clyde E. Bagwell Sr. picked up in Paris, Writers & Illustrators, and the Spartanburg objects I pick up on my walks.” Ballard is retiring from teaching in France, during World War II,” the art- Downtown Association. Ballard creates a Walk Remembered Greenville. She and her spouse are build- ist said. “He showed them once or twice In the winter of 2017 she was a guest by arranging and grouping her sculptural ing a home in an orchard that will provide to me as a young child. He was quiet artist at the SC Governor’s Conference clay forms on low pedestals that make a fertile ground to discover more natural about his time in the military but those on Tourism & Travel held in Spartanburg, winding path through RIVERWORKS forms for her “White Works”. Ballard photographs have always stood out in where she did a live, freehand cutting of giving us a similar perspective for making has made art in an international ceramic my memory. They captured a moment in pineapple silhouettes. Bagwell is continu- our own discoveries on our walks. Her colony in Macedonia and in India on a time – a glimpse of daily life and its many ally inspired by post war contemporary “White Work” is white earthenware bur- Fulbright Grant. She muses that her time stages – a time gone by. artists Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, nished with white terra sigillata. Each is in Alaska influenced her delight in white. “I went through over two dozen photo- Perle Fine, and modern masters Pablo a hand built sculpture based on the small, For Ballard, “White is like pure potential.” graphs and selected six to eight that were Picasso, Henri Matisse, as well as South often overlooked bits of nature, a shell, a RIVERWORKS Gallery is operated by visually very strong – energy seemed to Carolina silhouette artist Carew Rice. seed, a twig. Through her exquisite craft and for the faculty and students of the De- be jumping off the page – whether due to Much of the work in this exhibit hints she elevates these found natural bits and partment of Visual and Performing Arts at the lines of buildings – thick and thin – or at a playfulness seen in Matisse’s later pieces to create a space of contemplation Greenville Technical College. The gallery due to individuals looking like small ants life, large-scale paper cuttings or blue and appreciation of grandeur on a smaller is located along the scenic Reedy River in scurrying about their daily life through nude series. Dramatic gestural lines as scale. downtown Greenville, SC. bustling city streets,” she continued. “It often seen in the work of Motherwell, Though white has a number of personal For further information check our SC is from these photographs that I set to Kline, and Fine come to the forefront associations for Ballard, creating these Institutional Gallery listings, call the gal- work creating my lines and many lay- ushering in an understated complexity. works in white heightens our apprecia- lery at 864/271-0679, e-mail to (elizabeth. ers. I stripped these images of buildings, Many of the pieces are abstract verging tion of their form without the distraction [email protected]), or visit (www.gvltec. landscaping, and people down to the bare on being non-representational. Yet, there of color. She recounts, “Nature to me is a edu/dva) and click on RIVERWORKS. bones – their most basic shapes – rect- is a sense of seeing something for the first Every once in a while I feel like just filling one of these spaces with a kind on nothingness. angles, circles, squares, half-circles, and time, life stripped down to the bare bones. You know as if nobody reads what’s in these spaces anyway. clean, uncomplicated lines. From there Bagwell’s work brings about an apprecia- So if one time I said something like the first person to read this and send me an e-mail to ([email protected]) during the month of May, they’ll get a free 1/4 ad I worked to capture the vivacity of each tion for and a new understanding to life in in our June 2018 issue. snapshot and translate it through mark- its most primal form. “This collection of But who reads these space fillers anyway? Not many I bet. making and color placement to create work is characteristic of my abstract work vibrant, strong, raw works of art.” in many ways but is also a further explora- The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month Bagwell, is a native of Spartanburg tion of light vs. dark and the push and prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue and a graduate of Presbyterian College in pull of shape and form in composition,” and June 24th for the July issue. After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs Clinton, SC. She holds a degree in history Bagwell said. into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. and a minor in art administration. She has “You can expect to see lots of texture And where do you send that info? E-mail to ([email protected]). been creating her entire life and pursuing continued above on next column to the right Page 22 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents be Lancaster’s hometown favorite, Sugar Shine Band, ushering in the evening with Anderson University in Anderson, their original Reggae style music, with a twist of rock and blues. After enjoying the SC, Offers Two Exhibitions music, we will enjoy the 1st Annual Red Rose Festival Pageant. Women ages from 3 to 25 are encouraged to compete for the Featuring Works by Art Students titles of Miss Teacup Rose, Miss Little Anderson University in Anderson, SC, Haley Williams (Graphic Design), Haylee Rose, Red Rose Princess, and Red Rose is presenting works by students in the Love (Graphic Design), Jennifer Jefferson Queen. South Carolina School of the Arts at An- (Graphic Design), Stefan Cupka (Graphic Tantrum, a rock group out of Charlotte, derson University, on view in the Vandiver Design), Carlie Fuqua (Graphic Design), NC, takes the stage at 9:15pm, delivering handcrafted and unique items while enjoy- Gallery of Thrift Library at Anderson Lee Ard (Graphic Design and Painting & an adrenaline-fueled, nonstop combination ing your favorite festival foods or stop by University and the Carnegie Building, at Drawing), Jane Jones (Graphic Design of original and cover songs. Food vendors one of the downtown restaurants and cafes the Anderson County Arts Center, through and Painting & Drawing), Anna Grace that will be on hand selling all the festival to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Locally owned May 12, 2018. Receptions will be held on Cunningham (Painting & Drawing), Riley favorites include Allison Concessions, bottle shop, The Craft Stand, will offer May 5, from 6-7:30pm in the Vandiver Lovorn (Painting & Drawing), Alexis Jones Lee Concessions, Southern Fried an outdoor beer garden at their 134 South Gallery and 7:30 - 9pm in the Carnegie Caldell (Graphic Design), and Morgan Factory, Tastes Like Chicken, World’s Main Street location, with a great selec- Building. Duty (Art Education). Greatest Funnel Cakes, Izzy’s Ice. tion of craft brews. In the market square, The Senior Art & Design exhibition is Students being featured at the Ander- Those who enjoy running for a cause expect to find a variety of gifts, services, an integral part of the educational se- son Arts Center include: Caroline Wright can take part in Lancaster Rotary Club’s and non-profit information. Browse the quence for students in the South Carolina (Painting & Drawing), Emily Hinkle 5K Race for Charity beginning at 7:45am downtown businesses in the Cultural Arts School of the Arts at Anderson Univer- (Graphic Design), Shelby Argo (Graphic on Saturday, May 19 at Lancaster High District while getting from place to place sity. Visual Arts disciplines showcase Art Design), Emily Klocko (Graphic Design), School and finish in time to arrive in the is as easy as walking across the street! Education, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jayce Oglesby (Painting & Drawing), Cultural Arts District for day two of the On the Main Street Stage at 2pm, Lan- Painting & Drawing, Photography, and Kristin Fereira (Graphic Design), Charisa Red Rose Festival. The festival is pet- caster’s hometown favorite, Triple Play Sculpture. Themes for each student vary Murphy (Graphic Design), Taylor Morris friendly and dog owners are encouraged Band, bringing the best of classic rock, based on displaying the work produced (Graphic Design), Breanna Miles (Graph- to register man’s best friend between 9:15- beach music, and ‘70’s dance tunes to the for their discipline. All degree-seeking ic Design), Michaela Staton (Graphic 10am to compete for prizes in the annual stage. At 4pm, The Tonez bring their own graduates for May 2018 will be on display Design), Victoria Anthony (Graphic dog show. style of classic beach/oldies band covers in two separate venues. We hold exhibi- Design), Sara Cantrell (Painting & Draw- to the stage. Roy Roberts Band, heads off tions on campus in Vandiver Gallery of ing), Abigail Whigham (Graphic Design), at 6pm with their Motown classics. The the Thrift Library and off-campus at the Cameron Knight (Graphic Design), Lind- two day music festival will close the eve- Carnegie Building that is part of the An- sey Higgins (Graphic Design), and Aubrey ning entertainment with US Stones, a high derson Arts Center located in downtown McDaniel (Art Education). performance celebration of the Rolling Anderson, SC. For further information check our SC Stones, elaborate costumes, and awesome Students being featured at the Vandiver Institutional Gallery listings, call Kimber- stage presence guarantee a show that is Gallery include: Tara Stewart (Graphic ly R. Dick, Gallery Director at 864/328- fun and exciting - a show that celebrates Design), Savanna Purcell (Graphic De- 1819 or visit (http://andersonuniversity. the life and music of one of the music sign), Mariana Poveda (Graphic Design), edu/). world’s biggest legends. The evening will end with a bang, as At 10am on Saturday, May 19, the fes- fireworks illuminate the Cultural Arts Dis- Furman University in Greenville, tival opens with background music from trict to signal the culmination of another the Main Street stage, as the Red Rose year’s fun and entertainment. Always free Dog Show takes place on the grounds admission, free parking, free rides, and SC, Offers Works by Brad Carraway of Lancaster County History Museum. fun for the whole family. Art by South Carolina native son and Prizes will be awarded for Most Adorable Festival-goers should be sure to US Army combat veteran Brad Carraway Puppy, Best Smile, Biggest, Smallest, register at the See Lancaster tent for a will be on display May 8 through June 15, Couch Potato, Terrific Pet Trick, Golden 48” Sony Smart TV, to be given away just 2018, in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Oldie, Wiggliest Tail, and Red Rose Best before Saturday night’s closing act, US Art Building on the campus of Furman in Show. Indigo Aerial Fitness takes the Stones. University. A reception and talk with the stage at 11am, with demonstrations and The Red Rose Dog Show is sponsored artist is set for May 18, from 6-7:30pm in children will enjoy a great variety of free by Nutramax and ArrowPointe Federal the Roe Art Building. rides, games, and activities throughout the Credit Union. The 5K Race for Charity The exhibition, Surviving War is Hell: Cultural Arts District. is sponsored by Lancaster Rotary Club. Healing the Emotional Traumas of War Kids will not want to miss the historic Sponsors of the Red Rose Festival include Through Art, is presented by the Furman Main Street Post Office, where Lancaster Rapid Signs, The Lancaster News, Inter- Department of Art. It features work in- County School District will be hosting a state 107FM, 104.1 the bridge, and City of spired by the artist’s struggle with combat- book give-away for children of all ages. Lancaster. related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Work by Brad Carraway Stop by Sue’s Face Painting to add a bit of For further information check our (PTSD), and his desire to help others who symptoms or during study of the condi- festive design. SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit are dealing with the condition. tion. The darker and often more disturb- Browse the arts and crafts area for (www.lancastercitysc.com). The exhibition coincides with National ing “Veteran Art” is intended to visually Military Appreciation Month and National express what it’s like to suffer with PTSD Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and the plight to come to terms with the Carolina Clay Matters Spring and National PTSD Awareness Month in experiences of combat. June. The goal of the exhibition is to im- merse the audience in a visual narrative of Pottery Festival Takes Place in internal conflict and to engage and educate the community about the effects of PTSD. Charlotte, NC - May 12, 2018 While highlighting the benefits of thera- The Carolina Clay Matters Spring peutic art in the treatment of PTSD, the Pottery Festival will take place at the exhibition is intended to promote a better McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe understanding of how PTSD affects suf- Road, in Charlotte, NC, on May 12, from ferers and help dispel inaccurate assump- 10am-4pm. tions about the condition. After Carraway’s 2005 deployment in Iraq and subsequent diagnosis with PTSD, Carraway returned to college to study art and psychology. He became a Peer Sup- port Specialist, learning to help mentor other veterans wrestling with PTSD. He established a Veteran Art Program in the of ceramic pieces created by local high Upstate to empower and heal veterans Work by Brad Carraway school students. who are impacted by psychological and This is the Charlotte area’s larg- Admission is free and convenient park- Surviving War is Hell consists of both physical trauma. est show and sale of handmade pottery, ing is available. 2-D and 3-D artwork, which is divided For further information check our SC sculpture, garden art, home accessories For further information and a preview into two separate parts. The viewer-friend- Institutional Gallery listings or call the and contemporary clay works. Every piece of the exciting work that will be at the ly “Therapeutic Art” was produced as part Furman’s Department of Art at 864/294- is hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s festival and info on the artists - visit us at of Carraway’s therapy treatment for PTSD 2995. finest ceramicists and pottery artists, so (facebook.com/carolinaclaymatterspot- you can expect quality and originality at teryfestival) or our website at every ceramics booth. In addition, CCM is (www.carolinaclaymatters.org). City of Lancaster, SC, Offers Annual pleased to announce its Student Exhibition Red Rose Festival - May 18 & 19, 2018 Everything will be coming up roses Photography Contest, Red Rose Festival Mint Hill Town Hall in Mint Hill, NC, when the ninth annual Red Rose Festival Pageant, and much more. The festival sets the stage for a weekend of free family opens 6pm Friday, May 18 with an official fun in the Cultural Arts District of the Red welcome from the Main Street stage. Offers Work by Three Photographers Rose City, on May 18 & 19, 2018. After the Red Rose Photography Con- The Mint Hill Town Hall in Mint Hill, Charles Shedd, and Cristy Guthridge Kik- There is no admission fee for the popu- test winners are announced, live music NC, and Mint Hill Arts is presenting kert, on view through July 7, 2018. Each lar two-day music festival, which also begins at 6:15pm and ends 10:30pm. Life and Landscapes through the Lens, brings his or her own thoughtful inter- features children’s rides and activities, Kicking off Friday’s music line-up will featuring works of three very talented and pretation of everyday life and the world arts and crafts, food vendors, Red Rose continued above on next column to the right creative photographers, Jennifer Benton, continued on Page 24 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 23 What happens when potters get together
CCM Spring Pottery Festival, Saturday, May12, 10am-4pm
McAlpine Business Park 8300 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC Free Admission, Free Parking This show is a rain or shine event. Please check our website for a postponement update due to severe weather. Alt. Date: Saturday, May 19
different approaches, yet both artists draw inspiration from the unruly aspects of the natural world by utilizing soft sinuous Mint Hill Town Hall, NC lines, intertwining curves and earthy ele- continued from Page 23 ments to express feminine power. around us. of taking one picture at a time and creat- Heavily influenced by the work of Seeing life from the creative side Jen- ing small photographic offerings that he Alphonse Mucha, Pilkington-Smith’s nifer Benton has always taken pictures, hopes people will enjoy. ethereal watercolors draw the audience but in 2010 she started studying the art Cristy Guthridge Kikkert was born into a sensual world of lush greenery, form of photography with a passion and and raised in a small mid-western farm- watery pools and long forgotten deities. has been pursuing it ever since. Now ing community where life was simple. Her female figures sing a siren’s song of living in Monroe, NC, Benton has been Her parents taught her the value of simple art for art’s sake and her green men wink an active member of Mint Hill Arts since things and she learned to appreciate the at us from behind shrubbery, inviting us 2012. beauty of the ordinary. Once introduced to to join them in their mirth. Her work is Benton is documenting places in the photography, Kikkert began photograph- reminiscent of the art nouveau style which countryside that won’t always be there, ing nature and ordinary scenery that most reflected the close connection between the plus making images of the very young or take for granted. (Her friends thought feminine and the power of nature. very old can just captivate the heart. Many she was crazy to get up at 6am when the The juxtaposition of large, smoothly of her images are black & white which fog had not yet fully burned off the Iowa curved boulders against linear, skyward takes the focus off the color and, if done farmland just to take pictures!) climbing ladder structures in McKay’s correctly, it puts it on the message in the Although not formally trained in paintings speaks to the often tenuous photograph. photography, Kikkert always strived to relationship between the male and female Work by Stacey Pilkington-Smith When asked to describe her work, “truthfully capture the feeling” of the of our species. Whether subconscious or feminine - long repressed in our patriar- Benton says simply, “I want to hear you places, people, and things that she found intentional, McKay’s work has a distinctly chal culture - has lost none of it potency. catch your breath when you look at one of interesting by frequently using a different feminist voice that is ever present in the For further information check our NC my photographs” angle of view or literally seeing things in scale of her rounded stone figures. They Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- Charles Shedd’s photographic career a different light. Her hope is that you will loom powerfully within the picture plane lery at 704/240-9060 or e-mail to (info@ took a turn into the world of filmmaking be able to immerse yourself in the image as if poised to move at any moment, ncgallery27.com). when he realized that a motion picture that she captured and experience the “feel- giving the viewer a sense that the sacred camera could capture hundreds of pictures ing” of the ordinary landscapes she finds at a time! How cool was that? However, at so beautiful. the end of the day, at the end of the years, For further information check our NC Jerald Melberg Gallery in Charlotte, none of those images ever made it to print: Institutional Gallery listings, call City not into a book, not onto a wall...there was Hall at 704/545-9726 or Mint Hill Arts at nothing to share. 980/226-5532. NC, Offers Works by Brian Rutenberg Eventually Shedd returned to his love Gallery 27 in Lincolnton, NC, Offers Works by Stacey Pilkington -Smith and Liz McKay Gallery 27 in Lincolnton, NC, will be viewed as drastically different in style present Firmly Rooted, featuring paintings and technique convey similar themes and Work by Brian Rutenberg by Stacey Pilkington-Smith and Liz Mc- emotions. Stacey Pilkington-Smith’s back- Jerald Melberg Gallery in Charlotte, and paper, the artist returns once again Kay, on view from May 19 through Aug. ground in graphic art is clearly visible in NC, will present Thunderhead, a solo to his meditations on the landscapes of 31, 2018. A reception will be held on May her illustrational style, while Liz McKay’s exhibition of new paintings by Brian the South Carolina Low Country. This is 19, from 7-9pm. fine art training resonates in her power- Rutenberg, on view from May 19 through Rutenberg’s seventh exhibition with the The adage “opposites attract” holds a ful use of composition and line. Two very July 21, 2018. gallery. great deal of truth. Often art that would With these new oil paintings on linen continued on Page 25 Page 24 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents www.agandarttour.com
the Artistic Honors Scholarship presented by the Savannah College of Art and De- sign. Additionally, her work is featured in Jerald Melberg Gallery several films and television series includ- continued from Page 24 ing the Lionʼs Gate film,Addicted , the BET television series Being Mary Jane Rutenberg wrote the following state- and Zoe Ever After and the OWN series ment about this new body of work, “I do Greenleaf. Gay holds a BFA in Painting one thing. Every painting I make begins from the Savannah College of Art Design and ends with the same image, a tree trunk (2015) and is currently a MFA candidate and its shadow; that physical marking of at Georgia State University. Work by Lorna Ruth Galloway, detail location. A tree and its shadow say, ‘This When Gay started exhibiting her work, is here’. By paying attention and draw- she had “unconsciously chosen to give a block from US Highway 1. The aesthet- ing them in great detail with pencil on black women centrality and power in [her] ics of the American roadside have been paper, I respond, ‘I am here.’ I’ve never art,” which excluded men and created a an integral part of the formation of her needed a position because I have a place. sacred space for women, as depicted in the visual world-view. Works in photo-based I don’t paint my native South Carolina, I series The Southern Way, in which women printmaking techniques, screen printing, manufacture a place and South Carolina Work by Brian Rutenberg are portrayed in their Sunday churchgoing Polaroid transfers, and large tiled wheat becomes it.” best. paste installations explore space, time, “This new body of work is collectively achievements, he is a Fulbright Scholar, a In light of the prevalent police brutal- nostalgia, and the mediated experience. titled Thunderhead because a thunderhead New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow ity against black men, the fear Gay faces Galloway received her MFA in Visual in the sky portends a storm; something far and an Irish Museum of Modern Art Work when her 18-year-old son goes out into Arts from Florida International University away will soon be close,” adds Ruten- Programme Recipient. the world is a grave concern shared by in 2016 and her BFA (Magna Cum Laude) berg. “This is why all of my landscape Since 1985 Rutenberg has been hon- many parents of black children. After with a focus on Printmaking from Florida paintings refer to standing in one season ored with over 100 gallery and museum hearing the horrific personal stories of Atlantic University in 2011. She was the peering ahead into another, longing for exhibitions across the United States, people who had been beaten or killed by Helen M. Salzberg Artist in Residence at October in May. I always go back to the including most recently the Hoyt Center police officers, Gay had a dream where the Jaffe Center for Book Arts in 2012. wisdom of Winnie the Pooh, who said that for the Arts (New Castle, PA), Saginaw she saw men running in the woods shape- Galloway’s 2016 exhibition Deadpan his favorite thing isn’t getting honey, but Art Museum, MI, and Greenville County shifting between deer and men while Realities was an ingenious mash-up of that moment when he might get honey. Museum of Art (SC). He also recently being chased. Initially, it was her way of today’s video-game culture, historical Pop Perhaps this is the source of all art: unful- published the book Clear Seeing Place, responding to all the violence that was Art, and contemporary art making. Its filled longing. It has taken me 42 years of which describes his journey as an artist going on in our nation, most specifically foundation was the extremely popular vid- painting to see what was there all along, and philosophy on painting. toward Black men. eo game Grand Theft Auto V (a favorite that something can only come to life when Jerald Melberg Gallery will host a free In 2008, The FAIR GAME Project was of the artist’s). Galloway’s halftone prints we can’t have it.” and public lecture by the artist on Satur- born. Gay created her own narratives pull- explore homage and appropriation, reality A South Carolina native, Rutenberg day, May 19, at 11am. ing from media, poetry, folklore, African and commodity. The iconic scenery in the received a BFA from the College of Jerald Melberg Gallery is located on and Greek mythologies, and using wood video calls to mind Pop Artist Ed Rus- Charleston and an MFA from the School South Sharon Amity Road near the inter- panel, oil, acrylic and vinyl paint to com- cha’s iconic photographs of gas stations. of Visual Arts in New York City. He will section with Providence Road. municate her vision. Gay uses her art as a Galloway’s practice has been greatly be awarded an honorary doctorate from For further information check our NC platform to advocate for issues she is most influenced by Ruscha. She adds her own the College of Charleston and deliver the Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- passionate about. The FAIR GAME Proj- level of appropriation, and “reclaims” commencement speech in the spring of lery at 704/365-3000 or visit ect is inspired by the artist’s belief that what she terms “the supposedly banal.” 2018. Among his numerous awards and (www.jeraldmelberg.com). African American males are being hunted She incorporates simple cellphone camera like wild game. Inspired by the work of snapshots– used to capture the deserted Kara Walker and Aaron Douglas, Gay Ruscha-esque urbanscapes – and ends up Sumter County Gallery of Art in employs black silhouettes against colorful, with exceptional explorations of media- patterned backgrounds of deer-men being tion, materials, and image making. SC, Features Works by Shanequa chased. Her goal is to develop a visual Grand Theft Auto V is set in the language that helps people see how police fictional city of Los Santos, a sprawling brutality is affecting Black men, Black metropolis modeled after Los Angeles. Gay and Lorna Ruth Galloway families and the greater population. The landscape is populated with 1950s The Sumter County Gallery of Art Gay observes, “What’s so great about southern California-based vernacular in Sumter, SC, is presenting two new mythology is the way it collapses hierar- architecture. Galloway is recreating Ed exhibits including: i come as us, featur- chies by creating hybrid forms of animal Ruscha’s Twentysix Gasoline Stations ing works by Shanequa Gay and Halftone and man to enforce morality, but also (1963) using photographs of gasoline Half-Lives, featuring works by Lorna Ruth create these dualities of fear and intrigue, stations from Grand Theft Auto V. Images Galloway, on view through June 22, 2018. beast and god. Contemporary American are captured during game play using a cell Contemporary artist Shanequa Gay culture creates heroes out of the bad guy phone camera. Gas stations are situated in is a native of Atlanta, GA, where she as the audience cheers extreme violence in the picture plane as close to Ruscha’s as continues to live and work. Widely ac- movies and television as they would cheer possible. Photographs are then uploaded claimed for her paintings and illustrations, for their favorite sports team. We are to Rockstar Games Social Club, an online Shanequa has also received accolades for seeing this same mindset being reenacted platform similar to Instagram, for other her advocacy of visual art projects that in real life. We are a desensitized, violent members to see. Galloway downloads the challenge the violence and injustices com- culture. The discussion should be how do photographs and uses Photoshop to create mitted against the black body in America we turn away from this?” halftone separations for screen-printing. and across the globe. Her current body Several of the FAIR GAME Project The halftone, a logarithmic transformation of work integrates imagery of the black pieces of the deer-men will be included in of an image into a series of tiny dots to body into paintings, toile patterns, found Work by Shanequa Gay the Sumter exhibition. simulate a continuous tone image, exag- objects, and video media, addressing its public and private institutions. We are excited to have Gay on-site for gerates the digital, screen-based aspect of use and control for decorative purposes. Among her honors, Gay boasts of several days in Sumter creating an instal- the image. At the same time, it references Gayʼs art is regularly featured in exhi- selection by The Congressional Club to lation of a black and gold patterned wall the tradition of photographic reproduction bitions by museums and galleries through- serve as the illustrator of the hostess gift as a homage to Black women who have in printmaking. out the US including the Chattanooga presented at the First Ladyʼs Luncheon died as a result of racial violence – Korryn Galloway combines two seemingly African American Museum, the Ham- by Michelle Obama, 2013. She is also the Gaines, Sandra Bland, Renisha McBride irreconcilable modes - charcoal and silk monds House Museum, Emory University, recipient of an Independent Study Fellow- and Erica Garner. SCGA will be open to screen, with the use of a digital image Wofford College and the Atlanta Contem- ship, Iwakuni, Japan and the Gene Arthur the public during this time to observe the sourced from a video game. Galloway porary Art Center. Her works are collected Allcott Scholarship, the Glenda Knight artist at work and ask questions. asks the viewer to explore and consider by individuals with notable collections Keyes Prize for Outstanding Talent and Lorna Ruth Galloway is a Miami- these different levels of mediation. Print- such as Samuel L. Jackson and held by continued above on next column to the right based artist who grew up in South Florida continued on Page 26 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 25
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Sumter Gallery of Arts A R T I S T continued from Page 25 ing with charcoal creates a grayscale areas where the charcoal has fallen against art supplies • framing • gallery image. Moving away from the full color, the paper are speckled, like that of mold. artist classes • reception hall rental obviously digital image, the screen prints The gasoline stations’ corporate icons become more abstracted and deconstruct- serve as signifiers to the viewer but only ed. The images are screen printed using those familiar with the video game will Michael Story FIne Art / Workshops a powdered charcoal. She pushes, drops, realize these brands don’t really exist. The 1224 Lincoln St. Columbia, SC 29201 803-356-4268 and scatters the charcoal dust over a fine gas prices serve as an indication of the (803) 252-3613• www.cityartonline.com www.michaelstory.com mesh screen that sits above bright white time the photo was taken. This practice sketch paper. The unpredictable move- creates images of an “Any Town, USA” The ment of the charcoal creates spontane- that are simultaneously a delicate homage GALLERY ous marks both inside and outside of the to the places and a blurred disappearance Your Ad Here at image area. of them. The tight weave allows for super- For the Sumter County Gallery of Reach our readers with this size ad, fine detail so text is still legible in some Art exhibition, in addition to the color Nonnah’s our smallest starting at $10 Offering works by local & regional artists parts of the final prints. The dust that the halftone photographs and charcoal screen process of screen printing in deep black prints, Galloway plans an installation Serving Lunch M-F, 11:30am-2pm charcoal creates exaggerates the halftone that will engulf the viewer in a multi- Evening hours: M-Th., 5-11pm To start in the next issue Fri., 5pm-12:30am & Sat., 6pm-12:30am of the photographic stencil used. Charcoal dimensional construct of scenes in South call 843/693-1306 or blown across the paper while screen print- Carolina that the artist captured on visits e-mail to ([email protected]) 803/779-9599 • www.nonnahs.com ing outdoors leaves gestural lines, and continued on Page 27 923 Gervais Street • Columbia, SC
Page 26 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Sumter Gallery of Arts continued from Page 26 to the state – Sumter County and Sum- Canty, The Glenmore and May Sharp merton - the rural landscapes of South Trust, and a grant from the Sumter County Carolina. Visually stimulating imagery of Cultural Commission which receives sup- natural areas and roadside structures will port from the John and Susan Bennett Arts be warmly coated in multi-colored lights. Fund of the Coastal Community Founda- SCGA has several related events tion of SC, the SC Arts Commission and planned. Shanequa Gay will give a gallery the National Endowment for the Arts. talk the night of the opening and Lorna Flowers courtesy of Poinsett-Bland Gar- Ruth Galloway will be in conversation den Club & The Council of Garden Clubs with SCGA curator Cole Miller at a later of Sumter. date during the exhibition. For further information check our SC As with all the exhibitions the gallery Institutional Gallery listings, call the Gal- presents, it is a community effort made lery at 803/775-0543 or visit possible by our sponsors: Sumter Oral and (www.sumtergallery.org). Maxillofacial Surgery, Ralph and Toye USC Sumter in Sumter, SC, Features Works by Stephen Nevitt USC Sumter in Sumter, SC, is present- ing Stephen Nevitt: Looking Back, Look- ing Forward, on view in the University Gallery located in the Anderson Library, through May 31, 2018. Nevitt offered the following state- ment about his exhibit, “I have shown my art work professionally for close to fifty years. This exhibit involves a look back at a very limited selection of typical works from my past as well as a look forward to recent works reflecting a new direction in terms of media and approach.” Work by Stephen Nevitt “For decades, most of my works have involved a variety of approaches to por- and the approach has been more intuitive. traiture, mostly in printmaking and draw- I look forward to continuing the engage- ing, including my ancestors, immediate ment of process to see how works evolve family, and friends as primary subjects,” technically and conceptually.” adds Nevitt. “I also have worked consis- A native of Charlotte, NC, Nevitt is tently on self-portraits. Underlying themes the Art Program Coordinator at Colum- include the transient nature of life and a bia College and a former member of the strong curiosity about interests, character faculty at the South Carolina Governor’s traits, and beliefs that pass from genera- School of Arts and Humanities Summer tion to generation.” Honors Program. He earned his BFA at “New works in this exhibit are very the University of South Carolina and a different and include small paintings start- master’s degree from the State University ed during the past year, some of which are of New York, College at Oswego. still in progress. Most are non-objective For further information check our while others have figurative passages. SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit They reflect much movement plus more (www.uscsumter.edu). color than anything I have done before, City Art in Columbia, SC, Offers Works by Mark Conrardy City Art in Columbia, SC, will present an exhibit of works by Mark Conrardy, on view from May 3 through June 30, 2018. A reception will be held on May 3, from 5-8pm. Conrardy was born and grew up in Wichita and Kansas City, KS, where his grandmother encouraged him to draw horses and praised the results. This encouragement, and that of friends and teachers as early as kindergarten, gave him confidence to continue art as an inter- est. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering at Kansas MOUSE HOUSE, Inc. State University. Although he worked and developed his drafting skills (drawing and hand-lettering) as a draftsman in Southern 2123 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201 California, he became uncomfortable with (803) 254-0842 the responsibilities of architectural engi- neering after the Hyatt Skywalk disaster in Weekdays 9:30am - 5pm & Saturday, 10am - 2pm Kansas City. The skills he developed as a draftsman helped in plein air drawing and Work by Mark Conrardy painting. tractors at a Columbia Museum of Art, [email protected] Conrardy moved to South Carolina About Face plein air event. The under- where he worked as a graphic artist/il- painting was an abstract of a gamecock http://mousehouseinc.blogspot.com lustrator with the Department of Health on a Masonite panel. He turned the panel and Environmental Control and the sideways and began with a charcoal draw- Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ing. Conrardy explains that, as he painted, The fiber art studio of Susan Lenz - Graphics Section. He developed numer- he left some of the abstract painting Also specializing in antiquarian prints and mirrors ous illustrations, caricatures for the SC visible, so it became part realism part Wildlife magazine, and designed the 2003 abstraction. He discovered that drawing in www.susanlenz.com Loggerhead Turtle Endangered Species charcoal coupled with painting in oil using license plate. DNR’s Wildlife Shop made the glazing (watercolor) technique put him a limited edition print of Conrardy’s into a mentally peaceful, relaxed, creative Boykin Spaniel (SC state canine). One of zone where he could paint intuitively. It his favorite illustrations is called “Life in also allowed him to make adjustments to a South Carolina Blackwater River.” It the painting by just moving the charcoal MOUSE HOUSE, INC. shows the many species that inhabit black- lines and let the paint be loose and drippy. water rivers in South Carolina. Since he was painting on a board he did FIBER ART & ANTIQUE PRINTS Conrardy says his work experienced not have to let the paint dry as he would a breakthrough when he started painting continued on Page 28 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 27 City Art Gallery in Columbia, SC continued from Page 25 with watercolor paper. Conrardy enjoys using drafting and perspective skills in his paintings and has developed a system to create work. Painting on birch wood panels cut to size, he coats with gesso, coats the underpaint- ing with cadmium red light oil or acrylic, develops the drawing with charcoal (working with “rule of 3rds” to create an interesting composition), then starts painting. City Art Gallery is located on Lincoln Street in the historic Congaree Vista area Work by Mark Conrardy in Columbia, SC. dyth Wells, City Art Gallery, at 803-252- For further information, contact Wen- 3613 or visit (www.cityartonline.com). Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC, Features Works by Jane Peterson The Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC, announces the exhibition Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad, a retrospective of one of America’s most innovative artists, on view from May 13 through July 22, 2018. Organized by the Mattatuck Museum, the artist’s first museum show in 45 years highlights her long and notable life and career in some 80 paintings as well as photographs and archival materials. Combining traditional techniques with avant-garde approaches, her work reveals Jane Peterson (American, 1876–1965) “Boats on the vibrancy of the early 20th century and the Nile”, Dawn, 1905–1915, Oil on canvas, 19 x 24 ¾ in. (48.3 x 62.9 cm). Eskenazi Museum reflects a rapidly changing art world - one of Art, Indiana University; Morton and Marie becoming ever more modern. Bradley Memorial Collection, 98.49. Photograph “This is an exhibition that our visi- by: Kevin Montague. tors can appreciate on many levels,” says CMA Executive Director Della Watkins. our sponsors and grantors. Contributing “It’s an exciting opportunity to see how Sponsor: Gail Morrison. Friend Sponsors: an artist grew and changed throughout ReNewell Fine Art, Kathleen and Kirk- her career, it gives us a window into a man Finlay, Carolyn Kessler-Greenberg, tumultuous time in art and world history, and The Braddock Group of Janney and it’s absolutely beautiful.” Montgomery Scott LLC. Patron Sponsors: At Home and Abroad offers a com- Myrtle T. Robinson, Walda Wildman, and prehensive survey of the wide range of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. Additional subjects Peterson produced and the styles support from Beth Richardson. Media in which she worked. She recorded her Sponsors: Free Times, WXRY, and Grace numerous travels abroad, first as a student Outdoor. Grantor: Richland County. Sup- to England, Spain, and France, then Italy port for the CMA exhibition program is and Yugoslavia before heading to Egypt provided by Lipscomb Sponsors: Marcia and Turkey. Her home cities of New Stine, Lynn Robertson, and Marcia and York, Palm Beach, and Gloucester were Allen Montgomery. important to her work as were pictures of The exhibition was organized by the women, usually in quiet reverie or at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT. Resident dressing table. Floral still life and lush The Columbia Museum of Art is a gardens also make up a significant part of charitable nonprofit organization dedi- artists her canon. cated to lifelong learning and community “Jane Peterson was fiercely indepen- enrichment for all. Located in the heart of dent, highly adventurous, and remarkably downtown Columbia, SC, the CMA ranks Eileen Blyth talented,” says CMA Chief Curator Will among the leading art institutions in the South. “She never allowed the societally country and is distinguished by its innova- Stephen Chesley imposed constraints of her gender to stifle tive exhibitions and creative educational her considerable ambitions.” programs. At the heart of the CMA and its Heidi Darr-Hope Peterson explored the innovative programs is its collection, which encom- painting techniques of the early 20th cen- passes 7,000 works and spans 5,000 years tury. She trained with Arthur Wesley Dow of art history. Established in 1950, the Pat Gilmartin at New York’s prestigious Pratt Institute, CMA now welcomes more than 150,000 with Joaquin Sorolla in Madrid, with visitors annually and is a catalyst for com- Robert Kennedy Frank Brangwyn in Venice and London, munity creativity and education, engaging and with Jacques Blanche and Andre people of all ages and backgrounds. It is Sharon C. Licata L’Hote in Paris, where she befriended the recipient of a National Medal from the Gertrude and Leo Stein and frequented Institute of Museum and Library Services, their famous salons. Her style moved from a National Art Education Association Visit Michel McNinch impressionist to fauvist, from realism award for its contributions to arts educa- to modernist abstraction. The variety of tion, a National Park Foundation Award, Kirkland Smith works in the exhibition demonstrates not and two Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Gover- Carolina Arts only Peterson’s physical journeys, but her nor’s Awards for the Arts for outstanding artistic one as well. contributions to the arts in South Carolina. Laura Spong “Jane Peterson enjoyed an enviable In order to serve even more audiences, on Facebook popularity in her lifetime, fell into obscu- the CMA is undergoing a transformation David Yaghjian rity, and is now being fully reassessed in funded by a successful capital campaign. the light of this visually rich retrospec- Though some sections of the building will tive,” says South. “This is an exhibition be affected during some phases of the historians need to better understand early work, the CMA remains open throughout Go to this link and 20th-century art, and happily it is one renovations. The project is expected to be every visitor can enjoy for its wealth of complete in late 2018. “like” us! carefully crafted, exuberantly colored im- For further information check our ages of a bygone world.” SC Institutional Gallery listings or visit Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad (www.columbiamuseum.org). is presented through the generosity of The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month 413 Pendleton Street prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue and June 24 for the July issue. After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs Columbia, SC 29201 into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. StormwaterStudios.org And where do you send that info? E-mail to ([email protected]).
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County in Camden, SC, Features Work by Laurie Brownell McIntosh The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County in Camden, SC, is presenting Environmental Abstraction by Laurie McIntosh: A Solo Exhibition, on view through May 11, 2018. Above the main drag of South Caro- lina’s famed Revolutionary War town turned horse racing mecca, in a light- filled, brick-walled loft, a jumble of paintings in various stages of completion September 29th 2018 are pinned to walls, resting on easels and lying on tables. To the casual observer - and even to one familiar with artists - Artist Application studios’ the scene is chaotic. How can an opens June 1st 2018 artist work in this cabal of canvas, paint, brushes, and wood, jumbled in no particu- Visit http://www.rosewoodfestival.com/ lar order, with a solo exhibition looming in a few weeks? For Camden artist McIntosh, whose abstract paintings involve deconstructing Tapp’s Art Center in Columbia, SC, ordinary aspects of life and reconfiguring them into finished works, the scene is life imitating art. As she moves through her Work by Laurie Brownell McIntosh Offers Work by Baba Seitu Amenwahsu studio, she knows exactly what needs to The Tapp’s Art Center in Columbia, be done before her exhibition at the Fine McIntosh has collaborated with poet SC, will present BA AKHU: A New Vision, Art Center of Kershaw County. Elizabeth Wynne Marshall, on four new featuring works by local artist, Baba Seitu McIntosh explains that while her images. Marshall was raised in North Amenwahsu, on view from May 3 - 28, abstracts involve recognizable objects Carolina, attended school in Virginia and 2018. A reception will be held on May 3, from her life that is split between South Paris, moved to New York to work on beginning at 6pm, during the First Thurs- Carolina’s Midlands and the coast - an Madison Avenue, but is thrilled to now day Art Walk. architectural element here, a comfortable call McClellanville home. She and her Baba Seitu Amenwahsu is a BA AKHU old chair there and what appears to be a husband Bennie, both former Camdenites, Mystic (Baba), visual artist, spiritual/ piece of horse tack in another - each one is are currently restoring an old Victorian holistic healer and International Represen- like a remnant of a dream. Fleeting images home which she lovingly calls Mersea. tative of BA AKHU MYSTICAL HEAL- rendered in a soothing color palette stir Over the course of her 35-year career ING MOVEMENT, an Autonomous memories and emotions, creating more in the arts, the last 23 of which have and Independent Spiritual Institution in questions than answers. As such, McIn- been dedicated to painting, McIntosh has Columbia, SC. tosh says her work is intentionally open to participated in over 30 exhibitions of her Baba Amenwahsu is a versatile artist interpretation. art. Her work is also collected by both and spiritual educator who utilizes a range “The objects one might recognize corporate and individual collectors. The of spiritual healing modalities, i.e., Reiki, in my paintings are not exclusively my Fine Arts Center exhibition will be her sound, color, dowsing/radiesthesia, re- story. They are pieces and parts of life in first in Kershaw County since relocat- flexology/color zone therapy, meditation, the South that connect with my viewer’s ing to Northlight Studio in Camden after dream work, chakra work, as well as the memories and prompts them to put togeth- seven years as a full-time resident artist at visual arts. er what they see into their story. While Vista Studios in Columbia. His formal education includes Co- Work by Baba Seitu Amenwahsu my new works are an intimate look at my For further information check our lumbia area schools, Howard University; multi-dimensional layers of colors, human experiences, they are also personal to the SC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Master Of Fine Arts (MFA) Art Studio figures, African symbols and geometric viewer who sees their own life reflected in Center at 803/425-7676 or visit (www. Painting, 1994 – 1996, Benedict Col- shapes. The spiritual writing symbols in them,” McIntosh said. fineartscenter.org). lege; Art Education Teacher Certification his work are called, ‘Blue Sperit Mumb- In addition to the main exhibition, K-12, 1986 – 1987, University Of South lins’. They are the written expression of Carolina; Art Studio Painting, 1981 – chants and mantras that where channeled 1984, and Spartanburg Methodist College; through him by the spirit of God and his The Summer of Glass Will Take Liberal Arts, 1979-1981. African Ancestors. As founder of the Baba Amenwahsu is a self-taught tradition of BA AKHU and its visual art musician, singer, composer, Afrikan drum- aesthetic, ‘Ba Akhu Hemut’, he uses these Place in Western North Carolina mer, jazz vocalist, and flutist, and instru- visual icons along with a patterned aes- ment maker who plays numerous other thetic to create a visual music that creates - May - October, 2018 instruments. a vibrational and rhythmic sensation in He has 40+ years as a visual artist and the eye of the viewer as well as to feed his The Blue Ridge Mountains of North participated in many visual art exhibitions own spiritual and emotional sensibility in Carolina have long been associated with mainly in the southeastern region of the music. Baba Amenwahsu sees, hears and the art of glass and for years, Asheville’s United States, 30 years in public school feels color, rhythm, pattern, texture, lines, creative magnetism has drawn in master- education, K-5 in South Carolina pub- symbols and shapes in his subconscious ful glass blowers, makers and artists. lic schools and has taught college level mind and spirit. From May through October 2018 - co- courses at Allen University and at Howard It is the goal of his work to introduce inciding with a new exhibition at Biltmore University. BA AKHU; A New Vision to the world and of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s He is a retiring art teacher from Rich- help develop and bring the image of the monumental glass sculptures - the com- land School District One at the end of the subconscious into the conscious, unveil- munity will celebrate both the historical 2018 school year. ing the true nature of the divinity within and contemporary context of glass and its Chihuly photo copyright ©Chihuly Studio, Baba Amenwahsu is married to Sufia and to share that vision with humanity. He talented artists in Western North Carolina. courtesy of The Biltmore Company. Giza Amenwahsu, an Ancestrally inspired creates these works to reflect the creative The Chihuly at Biltmore exhibition will artist, Reggae Dub-Poetess, Ethno- aspects and cosmic processes through be at the estate from May 17 through Oct. summer-of-glass/where-to-see-glass/), Botanical Historian, Documentarian and which God created the universe through 7, 2018. The exhibit will be on display in tours, workshops and events. Demon- Film-Maker. the spoken word. the Winter Garden of Biltmore House and strations of glass blowing, glass jewelry Baba Amenwahsu’s art work represents The spiritual figures and beings of light the Estate’s stunning gardens. For the first making, stained glass, enameling and his interpretation of his spiritual path in his work portray the process through time, Biltmore will also host an evening working with glass beads will occur in art- he founded called, BA AKHU, (Soul of which God created the universe was and experience in the gardens offering views ists’ studios, galleries and other locations Light). is creatively spontaneous, evolutionary, of the sculptures after dark each Thursday across the city and surrounding region. He creates art in the painting medium changeable, transformative, transfigured, through Sunday night. Asheville’s reputation as an arts des- that promotes spiritual healing which is transmuted, forever-planned, improvisa- tination is well known, but there are still all at once meditative, transformative and tional, rhythmically innovative and for- under-the-radar parts of the art scene to evolutionary through the visual aesthetic ever happening. Human figures are almost explore. While many associate Western of this spiritual path. always an important feature in his work. North Carolina with the pottery tradition, The prophetic message intended in his The figures in his art are overlaid with the region was more recently pivotal in work speaks to his belief in the libera- the rhythmic patterns, lines, shapes, and the development of another field: studio tion and restoration of African people to colors to express the energetic principles glass. If you’re not familiar the Asheville their rightful place as the parents of world reflecting the life-giving spiritual force or area is a great place to start discovering civilization and that the Afrikan human Holy Spirit, reflecting values that ulti- this extraordinary art form. being is a divinity by nature. His paint- mately will help to move Afrikan people While immersing yourself in ings reflect his and humanity’s journey and humanity in general to the next logi- Asheville’s celebrated arts scene, check- as divinities to realize and awaken to this cal stage of evolution which is to become Biltmore House and Gardens ing out local studio glass artists is a must. state of awareness and being-ness that is Soul Beings of Light, BA AKHU! Alongside the Chihuly exhibition, the There are a few reasons Western North on-going and evolutionary. For further information check our Asheville and regional glass community Carolina’s studio glass community is Baba Amenwahsu work in the painting SC Institutional Gallery listings, call the offers its own community-wide celebra- considered world-class. medium on canvas and paper is polyrhyth- Center at 803/988-0013 or visit (www. tion of glass through special local exhibi- Bringing glass beyond the functional mic, multi-colored, multi-patterned with tappsartscenter.com). tions (https://www.exploreasheville.com/ continued on Page 30 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 29 2nd Annual HotWorks.org Asheville Fine Art Show™ May 19 & 20 Saturday & Sunday • 10am-5pm Daily Indoors – WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center • Fletcher, NC
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Summer of Glass in WNC LOOKING continued from Page 29 into the decorative and sculptural arts AWAY began in the nineteenth century, but took a great leap forward in the 1960s. Along Arden Cone with several colleagues, Harvey Little- and Glen Miller ton - known as the “father of the studio glass movement” - began to innovate with blown glass, and in 1965, his student Bill Boysen built a ground-breaking REPRESSED studio glass furnace at Penland School of Craft. Littleton moved to the area in Dale Chihuly, Cheekwood Reflection Pool, 2010, 1976 and some of his students, including Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Nashville, Tennessee, ©Chihuly Studio BEAUTY world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly, have studied and taught at Penland throughout onstrations to workshops. Try a 30-minute Recent Work by the years. Make Your Own Class session at the Patti Brady The range and quality of work being Center’s Flame Shop or a more intensive produced here is impressive. Whether Introduction to Flameworking. At down- you’re interested in blown glass or stained town’s Lexington Glassworks, you can glass, sculptural or functional, cutting watch glassblowing while enjoying a local MAY 5 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2018 edge or traditional, you’ll find artists cre- beer, served right in the shop. ating it in WNC. If you’re looking to add With the area’s long-standing glass a piece to a serious studio glass collec- tradition, there are now second-generation OPENING RECEPTION tion, you can peruse down galleries such studio glass artists in the area, such as in- Bender Gallery, focused on sculptural ternationally known innovator Alex Bern- Saturday, May 5 glass, Momentum or Ariel Gallery, offer- stein and up-and-comer Hayden Dakota 5 – 7:30 pm ing works in a variety of media. Or pick Wilson. But the spirit of experimentation up a beautiful functional piece at the Folk and innovation here means that new artists Art Center, Located on the Blue Ridge are entering the scene all the time. Artists’ Walk & Talk, 5 – 6 pm Parkway near Asheville. Penland School of Craft was at the Reception, 6 – 7:30 pm forefront of studio glass from the begin- ning: the first National Glass Conference (later known as the Glass Art Society) was organized at Penland in 1971. The area around Penland is still home to an Years of Vision impressive number of glass artists, includ- ing Garden & Gun magazine’s Made in the South 2016 winner Terrane Glass, – Bueno Glass, and Fyreglass Studio. Take
a glass day trip to visit Penland’s gallery ARTIST 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782 or the Toe River Arts Council’s gallery to 828.859.2828
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Asheville area glass artists have an artists, a group of over 60 institutions and open door policy. Along with a gallery, artists will participate in the Summer of MILLER Hours: Tuesday-Saturday at the North Carolina Glass Center in the Glass, series of special events including 11:00 am to 5:00 pm River Arts District, you can find daily the history exhibit entitled North Carolina educational offerings ranging from dem- continued on Page 31 Page 30 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Boone 19E 184 321 221 N. Wilkesboro 194 Western North Carolina 194 Banner Elk 421 Bakersville Newland Blowing Rock Wilkesboro 221
226 19E I-40 286 Linville Falls 321 66 I-40 Penland 18 Western NC Area Spruce Pine Burnsville 16 441 19E 2 Interstate Exit Number Lenoir 226 64 This map is not to exact 19 221 Gatlinburg, TN 18 scale or exact distances. 90 It was designed to give readers help in locating Little Switzerland 321 25 Mars Hill gallery and art spaces in 64 Western North Carolina. 19 23 226 Morganton 221 Marion Hickory I-40 Montreat 321 I-40 103 I-40 Black Mountain 441 Asheville, NC 83 Great Smoky 27 I-40 64 226 Mountains 9 321 19 64 Cherokee Waynesville I-26 25 23 Chimney Rock 221 18 Sylva Dillsboro 64 19 276 64 107 226 Lincolnton 73 18 9 Cullowhee Hendersonville 23 Rutherfordton 321 64 25 28 Forest City 74 28 23 Flat Rock Shelby 107 Brevard Columbus 74 Saluda 176 221 Franklin 36 Tryon 18 64 Cashiers Cedar Mountain 9 Chesnee, SC 64 Landrum, SC Gastonia 276 25 11 I-85 11 Toward Charlotte 64 I-26 Highlands 178 Spartanburg, SC I-85 64 107 106 28 Marietta, SC 176
Lorraine Cathey will be passing on her knowledge of needle felting as a way Summer of Glass in WNC to continue sharing fiber traditions. “My career began when I was very young, continued from Page 30 influenced by my great grandmother who and the Studio Glass Movement the first would sit in her rocker near the pot- weekend in June at 14 Riverside Drive, bellied stove and make my sisters and I across from Curve Studios in Asheville’s doll blankets and clothes out of recycled River Arts District. Through Art Connec- cemetery ribbons. I remember watching in tions, you can take a VIP weekend tour awe as she made small intricate stitches,” each month June through September, says Cathey. “Demonstrating the tech- including studio tours, hands-on opportu- nique allows me to continue to pass on nities, tickets to see Chihuly at Biltmore, that knowledge. I find that children of all collector home visits and more. ages are intrigued by the amount of detail While planning your Asheville arts you can achieve with needle felting, and itinerary, make sure to add some spark, younger kids really enjoy playing with fire and flame to it with an exploration of the fiber and needles to create their own Asheville studio glass artists. Work by Hayden Dakota Wilson works of art.” While there’s always something new the first time this breathtaking work will On Sunday, the Guild will celebrate the to discover in the Asheville studio glass appear at Biltmore. 20th and final Fiber Wearables Fashion scene, 2018 is an exciting time for glass Daytime admission to Chihuly at Bilt- Show produced by weaver Liz Spear. The in Western North Carolina. From May 17 more is included in the general admission first Guild Fashion Show in 1987 was a to Oct. 7, 2018, visit Chihuly at Biltmore, ticket price. Tickets are now available at private event for North Carolina car dealer a first-in-North Carolina exhibition. The (www.biltmore.com). spouses. It was held at the Grove Park Inn Julie Wilson spinning exhibition will display Dale Chihuly’s For further info about the Simmer of and organized by Robbie Spivey. sculptures in the Winter Garden of Bilt- Glass events visit (https://www.explorea- A member since 1996, Spear has been Teena Tuenge (weaving), Carlson Tuttle more House, and throughout the estate, sheville.com/summer-of-glass/). For info instrumental in building the Guild’s fiber (lace making), Chad Alice Hagen (felt- including the Italian Garden and Walled about Chihuly at Biltmore visit (http:// network with her annual show. Well- ing), Mary Nichols (spinning & knitting), Garden. www.biltmore.com/visit/plan-your-visit/ known for including a range of skill and Joanna White (silk painting), Joan Berner Chihuly’s work has been exhibited at buy-tickets/chihuly-at-biltmore?cid=pp technique, the show will have two show- (felting), Elizabeth Garlington (quilting), famous locations across the US, including c:exhibits:google:seg-3exhibits:brand- ings, starting at 1pm and 3pm. This year, Connie Griggs Brown (quilting), Rug the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, but this is chihuly&c). Liz anticipates a retrospective show that Hookers with Sharon Richmond, Eileen highlights how one’s craft is woven into Hallman (spinning), Lorraine Cathey (felt- their life. “The best part of producing this ing), Lin Oglesby (knitting), Haywood Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC, Fashion Show all these years has always Community College Professional Crafts been getting to know my fellow fiber Program with Amy Putansu EGA with members, through their work and their Barbara Decker, Julie Wilson (spinning & Offers Fiber Weekend - May 12 & 13 words, and I thank all of you, new and shearing & carding), and Anthony Cole A most celebrated weekend of fiber old,” states Spear. (shearing). will return to the Folk Art Center in Textile arts are known for building The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a Asheville, NC, for Mother’s Day on May a sense of community, and to celebrate non-profit, educational organization estab- 12 and 13, 2018, with the Southern High- this, the Guild invites visitors to Fiber lished in 1930 to cultivate the crafts and land Craft Guild’s Fiber Weekend. Weekend to bring their own handwork, makers of the Southern Highlands for the For more than two decades, felters, whatever it may be. Weather permitting purpose of shared resources, education, quilters, weavers, knitters, tatters, spin- we would like to fill the hill behind the marketing and conservation. The Southern ners, and many more fiber makers con- Folk Art Center auditorium with people Highland Craft Guild is an authorized vene at Milepost 382 to share handmade engaged in fiber arts. Bring a blanket and concessioner of the National Park Service, skills with visitors to the Blue Ridge enjoy a spring afternoon of craft! Department of the Interior. Parkway. This year more than two dozen Fiber Weekend 2018, Demonstrating For further information check our NC A weaver on a loom Guild members and friends will be dem- Makers include: Barbara Miller & French Institutional Gallery listings, call the Cen- onstrating a variety of techniques from Haywood Community College will be Broad Weavers (woven book marks), ter at 828/298-7928 or visit 10am-4pm. Sunday will host the 20th demonstrating the dye process, with Pro- Rita de Maintenon (crochet), Robin Ford (www.craftguild.org). and final Fiber Wearables Fashion Shows fessor and Guild member, Amy Putansu. (batik), Martine House (embroidery), with member Liz Spear at 1pm and 3pm. They also will bring looms and other tools This free event for the community invites to show how fibers can be transformed. visitors to get a close-up look at how fiber “At Haywood we have seen an in- Haywood County Arts Council in products are made and the stories of these crease in younger students coming into the makers. fiber program over the recent years,” says There will be several activities for chil- Putansu. “This is exciting because it is Waynesville, NC, Offers Group Show dren of all ages. New to this year will be imperative to keep the practice alive, and The Haywood County Arts Council in This exhibit features 12 wonderful the Farmhouse Barbecue wagon to serve fresh perspectives enrich the contempo- Waynesville, NC, will present Creations local artists including Melba Cooper, Don locally made food for visitors throughout rary craft field overall.” in Oil & Handcrafted Mugs, on view from Millsaps, Jo Ridge Kelley, Nathan Perry, the day on Saturday. continued above on next column to the right May 4 - 26, 2018. continued on Page 32 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 31 Haywood County Arts Council continued from Page 31 www com Mollie Harrington Weaver, Velda Davis, making aesthetic evaluations of art. She theartistindex Tina Honerkamp, Sun Sohovich, Cayce will lead you through a format developed Moyer, Susan Phillips, Cory Plott, Cathey by Eugene Kaelin at the University of Bolton and Carolyn Strickland. Florida. Leigh Forrester, HCAC Executive The Haywood County Arts Council Director explains, “Spring is the perfect is a non-profit agency that serves all art- time to showcase the wonderfully diverse ists and arts organizations in Haywood works in oil and also the fun and collect- County. As an affiliate of the North Caro- able handcrafted clay mugs produced by lina Arts Council, the Haywood County our communities’ local artists. Arts Council seeks to fulfill its mission to The Haywood County Arts Council promote artists, art education and innova- (HCAC) is excited to sponsor this fun and tion in art. informative Artist Talk at our Gallery on For further information check our Thursday, May 24 from 11am- 1:30pm. NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Melba Cooper will guide a class in using Council at 828/452-0593 or visit (www. art criticism models for talking about and HaywoodArts.org). Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC, Presents Exhibitions Featuring Southern Painters The Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC, will celebrate atmosphere and action in connecting the “new” South with new exhibits includ- ing: Looking Away: Arden Cone and Glen Miller and Repressed Beauty: Recent Work by Patti Brady, on view from May 5 ARTISTSThe Artist & Index through June 15, 2018. An informal Walk & Talk by the artists, will be offered on May 5, at 5pm, followed by a reception, of Upstate from 6-7:30pm. ART LOVERS Looking Away references history, poli- South Carolina tics and a Southerner’s relationship with self and nature. Glen Miller paints that & Western relationship with hints of mystery, unease Work by Glen Miller in the Carolinas... and deep affection. A master of brush and North Carolina palette, Miller has enjoyed more than 20 with satirical “art” plates. Miller’s consists solo shows and many group ones. A native of six life-size figures representing people and beyond of Tennessee, he lives in Greenville, SC, of Southern Appalachia, who might be where he’s an adjunct professor of art at separated from a cultural past, but share Furman University and is represented by nature as their commonality. the Hampton III Gallery. Patti Brady’s Repressed Beauty ex- since 2005 Arden Cone receives an MFA this plodes with luscious color and innovative month from Boston University. The young design painted on Plexiglass. Inspired native of Landrum, SC, has garnered by wallpaper and fabric patterns, Brady or anticipation. photographed materials in a minimalistic praise for her provocative subject matter hopes the work raises questions about Ash Bray of West Virginia will display approach. and painting skill. In Looking Away, Cone meanings of femininity. A long-time her “No More, Know Less” collection For further information check our explores a revisionism of Southern history promoter of Golden acrylic paints, Brady of digital collages which combine the NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the in oversized paintings about Confederate retired recently to make art full time in her often-overlooked backgrounds, colors, Council at 828/754-2486 or visit (www. monuments, calling it an investigation Greenville studio. She is widely exhibited textures, shapes and people in everyday caldwellarts.com). and remembrance of “the painful, internal and in many public and private collec- conflict ...called the Civil War.” She is tions, including the Morris Museum and also a freelance writer for blogs and art Greenville County Museum. Black Mountain Center for the Arts in magazines. For further information check our In addition to their paintings, Cone and NC Institutional Gallery listings or visit Miller are exhibiting intriguing installa- (www.upstairsartspace.org). NC Offers Work by Master Woodworkers tions. Cone’s is an elegant dinner table set The Black Mountain Center for the was a philosophy professor. He created Arts is honored to display the work of two the Integrative Studies Major, was College men who left a lasting impression on the Philosopher, and served three years as In- Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, Warren Wilson College community, Dirck terim Academic Dean. Many people were Cruser and John Casey, in a show titled unaware of his passion for woodwork- Woodworks, on view in the Center’s Up- ing; he created the large wooden Warren NC, Offers Two New Exhibitions per Gallery through May 18, 2018. Wilson College sign that greets visitors The Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, Dirck Cruser (1940-1996) was a prolif- at the campus’ south entrance. Beloved NC, will present two new exhibits includ- ic, self-taught abstract artist who worked by students and colleagues, he was a free ing: Heritage Habitats, featuring works in a wide range of mediums. He began spirit who used his art to explore social by Ginger Owen and Vicki VanAmeyden carving wooden shore birds, children’s outcasts and politics. of Michigan and Pieced Together, featur- toys and furniture before creating his A confluence of two talented and ing works by Sharon Pierce McCullough, first wood sculpture commission in 1971. inspiring artists from the Swannanoa Susan Greene, Alix Hitchcock, and Ash After moving to North Carolina, he built Valley, Woodworks makes for an intrigu- Bray, both on view from May 4 through a home from several native wood species ing exhibit in Black Mountain. The Black June 15, 2018. A reception will be held on just outside the campus of Warren Wilson Mountain Center for the Arts is located on May 4, from 5-7pm, hosted by the Lenoir College. Cruser is best known locally for W. State Street. Woman’s Club. creating Asheville’s first commissioned For further information check our In the exhibit, Heritage Habitats, public art work, the iconic Energy Loop NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Ginger Owen and Vicki VanAmeyden in 1983. Center at 828/669-0930 or visit (www. of Michigan present three mixed-media John Casey (1943-2017) joined Warren BlackMountainArts.org). works that will engage community and Wilson College faculty in 1991 where he school groups in discussions that address the ties that bind individuals: memory, history, culture, humanity and ancestry, and challenge audiences to interact and Work by Alix Hitchcock Asheville Gallery of Art Features experience non-traditional materials and works. art making methods as contemporary Susan Greene of Virginia loves to Works by Joyce Schlapkohl artistic practice. ‘draw with scissors.’ Beautiful collage Asheville Gallery of Art in Asheville, local landscape, flowers, animals, and any Pieced Together features works by Sha- images are created by cutting, shaping, NC, will present Chasing the Light, subject that inspired her with strong light ron Pierce McCullough, Susan Greene, shifting, refining and creating new con- featuring works by Joyce Schlapkohl who and shadow patterns. “While watercolor Alix Hitchcock, and Ash Bray. texts - combining photographs with added describes her style as, “painterly realism training still influences the way I see val- Sharon Pierce McCullough of Pennsyl- elements of pastel, fabric and paint. with a strong focal point”, on view from ues, oils add freedom for creating texture vania is an ecologically conscious artist. Alix Hitchcock of Mocksville, NC May 1 - 31, 2018. A reception will be held and layering paint.” Her work constantly evolves through creates gelatin prints, a form of alternative on May 4, from 5-8pm. Schlapkohl’s formal art training began experimentation with recycled and natural printmaking without a press. The themes When the artist moved from Florida to after earning a Master’s Degree in Busi- materials including plaster, cardboard, ce- for these images include recognizable but her native North Carolina 19 years ago, ness. When a back injury sidelined her, ment, sticks, stones and organic materials. still mysterious forms – leading to color- she was a watercolor painter and teacher she studied art at Florida Atlantic Uni- Her sculptures, reflective of her love of ful, movement-filled compositions which who was then known for her boats, sea- versity and has continued taking work- simplicity, display an underlying thread may at times have an undertone of danger scapes, and florals. However, she switched shops with nationally known teachers. of “fun” that has always permeated her continued above on next column to the right to oils almost immediately to capture the continued on Page 33 Page 32 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Asheville Gallery of Art continued from Page 5 “A wonderful part of painting is that you never stop learning and developing your eye for seeing regardless of the medium you use. I’m very fortunate to be able to paint full time. I’m very thankful that I love what I do and can share life’s beauty as I see it. Hopefully the local scenes will stir emotion for the viewer as they have inspired me.” The artist’s studio is in Waynesville, NC. You can find Schlapkohl’s work at Asheville Gallery of Art, Seven Sisters Gallery in Black Mountain, and Twigs Work by Joyce Schlapkohl and Leaves Gallery in Waynesville. She month of May. is a Signature Member of the Watercolor For further information check our Society of North Carolina. NC Institutional Gallery listings, call Schlapkohl’s work, as well as the the gallery at 828/251-5796, visit (www. paintings of the other 30 gallery members ashevillegallery-of-art.com), or go to the will be on display and for sale through the gallery Facebook page. Asheville Fine Art Show Presented by Hot Works, LLC, Takes Place at the WNC Agricultural Center - May 19 & 20, 2018 Nestled in North Carolina’s pictur- esque Blue Ridge Mountains, the City of Asheville is known for its historic archi- tecture and vibrant arts scene, and on May 19 & 20, 2018, it will be home once again to the Asheville Fine Art Show. Organized by Hot Works, LLC, this new annual show is quickly becoming a top-rated national event eagerly anticipated by exhibiting artists and art lovers alike. One of the exhibitors looking forward to this year’s show is glass sculptor Sabra Richards, whos work is drawing consider- able critical acclaim of late. In January, she received overall Best of Show honors at another Hot Works festival, the Estero Fine Art Show in Southwest Florida. And she snagged Best of 3D honors in March at the Bonita Springs National Art Festival in Southwest Florida as well. But Richards’ free-standing, suspended and wall-hung glass sculptures also draw Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC, rave reviews from the art lovers who happen upon her booth at shows such Works by Sabra Richards as these. With eye-popping color and Offers Works by Taylor Robenalt organic, biomorphic shapes, her works free-standing outdoor sculpture, designer Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC, catch, refract and glimmer in both natural tables, steel and glass fish and commis- will present Interactions, a solo exhibi- and artificial light. sioned public art installations. tion of figurative sculptures and teapots After working in several media, Rich- Richards has a BFA Cum Laude from by contemporary ceramic artist Taylor ards has settled on kiln-formed glass as Syracuse University, and had done gradu- Robenalt, on view from May 5 through her medium of choice. “I find the chal- ate work at Parsons School of Design, June 3, 2018. A reception will be held on lenge of glass, and the combination of SUNY Cortland, Syracuse and Benning- May 5, from 2-5pm. other materials to enhance the glass, very ton College. She is in the Who’s Who in Since receiving her MFA in Ceram- exciting and challenging,” Sabra states. American Art, Printworld Who’s Who, and ics from the University of Georgia in She starts with sheets of Bullseye Fusible American Art Collector (2005, 2006). 2011, Robenalt has drawn attention for Glass. Her method is very bold and direct. Her work can be found in private col- her innovative narrative style, using flora lections throughout the country as well and fauna to illustrate emotion. Her lat- as US State Department (Collection of est body of work is inspired by her daily Work by Taylor Robenalt Heads of State), the Lipson Cancer Center interactions between humans, animals and rigidity, red for love, blue for calmness. at Rochester General Hospital, Northwest nature - artwork that reflects her internal The final touches of gold luster offer an Airlines Terminal in Portland, OR, the dialogue. overall sense of purity to the body of work Ann Arbor Public Library, Blue Cross & Robenalt has loved art since she was and allude to the strong sense of achieve- Blue Shield in Rochester and in Lansing, a little girl. Originally from Ohio, she ment and pride that comes with positively MI, the Eastman Kodak building in Roch- moved to Sarasota, FL, when she was facing life on a day-to-day basis.” ester and IBM Atlanta. 5 years old. Growing up, she always Robenalt has completed artist resi- You also can enjoy or even acquire one admired her mother’s art collection, dency programs at Odyssey Clayworks in of Sabra Richards’ beautiful glass works especially the Salvador Dali and Georgia North Carolina and at Watershed Center at the 2nd Annual Asheville Fine Art O’Keeffe prints that decorated her child- for the Ceramic Arts in Maine. Aside from Show. It takes place indoors in the cozy hood home. her personal work, she has taught ceram- Asheville suburb of Fletcher at the WNC During college, Robenalt began to ics at Auburn University, Columbus State Agricultural Center, Davis Event Center, explore sculpture, studying bronze casting University, and State College of Florida. Work by Sabra Richards 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, and stone carving. But it wasn’t until the She is also a co-founder of Ceramic “I choose the color, individual ones and North Carolina 28732 from 10am to 5pm, summer after receiving her undergradu- Sculpture Culture, an artists’ collective others layered to achieve other colors,” May 19 & 20, both days. ate degree, while attending a residency in which works to promote the art of emerg- Richards explains. “I create the design, Since 2003, Hot Works LLC has Japan at the International Workshop of ing sculptors creating narrative and figura- adding and subtracting glass and, most established an outstanding national reputa- Ceramic Art in Tokoname, that she real- tive works in clay. importantly, adding cane and compo- tion for producing high-quality juried art ized clay was going to be her medium of In 2018, Robenalt will teach classes nents made at the furnace, usually at the shows, with four of its five shows ranked choice. at Ringling College of Art and Design in Corning Glass Museum. Sixteen pieces of in the top 100 in the nation. Art Show Di- In her new body of work, Interactions, Sarasota, FL. She will also attend a sum- glass, formed into a block, fired and then rector Patty Narozny personally attends to Robenalt’s sculptures and teapots are mer residency at Red Lodge Clay Center put into the furnace, turned and heated every detail, ensuring that the art on dis- constructed out of porcelain. Human and in Montana and co-taught a two-week until malleable, and then pulled into the play is personally made by the exhibiting animal heads burst forth from heavy clus- workshop titled Pristine Porcelain at cane that you see in my work.” artists and of the highest quality, which ters of ornate flowers, as though escaping Penland School of Crafts, a nationally-re- Richards then combines the finished allows patrons to buy with confidence that a thicket and the work itself seems alive nowned center for craft education located glass with previously welded steel, or they are getting original, top-notch works and fertile. in Spruce Pine, NC. layers of metal or constructions for wall of art. Recurring colors and animals appear Established in 1992, Grovewood pieces. The process is long and involved, For further information check our throughout her work, which have sym- Gallery is nationally recognized for its but the results are wonderful to behold. NC Commercial Gallery listings or visit bolic meanings. “The use of the dog often dedication to fine American-made art Her work includes glass wall sculpture, (www.HotWorks.org). correlates with loyalty and friendship, and craft. Located in historic Grovewood birds strand for freedom or busy noise, Village adjacent to The Omni Grove Park You can contact us by calling 843/693-1306 or by e-mail at - [email protected] but do it before the 24th of the month prior to our next issue. rabbits stand for fertility,” says Robenalt. Inn, the gallery is noted for its charming, “As for color, black and white stands for continued on Page 34 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 33 Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC continued from Page 33 old-world setting and rich craft heritage. uted by over 400 artists and craftspeople This site once housed the weaving and from across the United States. The gallery woodworking operations of Biltmore also boasts an outdoor sculpture garden Industries, an Arts and Crafts enterprise and presents rotating exhibitions through- that played a significant role in the Ap- out the year. Free parking is available palachian Craft Revival during the early on-site. 20th century. For further information check our Today, Grovewood Gallery offers two NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the expansive floors of finely crafted furni- gallery at 828/253-7651, or visit (www. ture, ceramics, jewelry and more, contrib- grovewood.com). Woolworth Walk in Asheville, NC, Features Works by Cathy Nichols and Sylvia McCollum Woolworth Walk in Asheville, NC, will present an exhibit of works by Cathy Nichols and Sylvia McCollum, on view in the FW Gallery, from May 1 - 31, 2018. A reception will be held on May 4, from 5-7pm. Nichols is a full-time encaustic art- ist, oracle card & stencil designer and the author of Storytelling Art Studio: Visual Expressions of Character, Mood and Theme in Mixed Media as well as the “Jigsaw” by Catherine Thornton ‘star’ of the Storytelling Art Collection of DVDs. For many years, you may have also seen her paintings on Sherpani’s Modern Vintage line of Elements hand- bags. In 2014, Nichols moved to Asheville from New York on a quest to survive and thrive as an artist and mom. Yet, her com- mitment to the artistic life began several 323 Pollock Street years earlier when she pinned up Ghandi’s New Bern, NC 28560 quote, “Be the change that you wish to see Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in the world” next to a 4x4 foot canvas Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and tore up her applications to law school. Work by Sylvia McCollum She had tried many “legitimate” profes- 252.634.9002 sions - scholar, teacher, PR professional compliment the passions of the wearer. www.fineartatbaxters.com - before staring down that blank canvas Many of her designs incorporate circles. in her living room. Yet she was still the As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she same girl in the back of math class staring uses circles in her designs to symbolize out the window daydreaming. So, she life, endless hope, and courage. After her gave herself a blank canvas and permis- first diagnosis in 2009, she developed Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, sion to fill it up with what she really Circles of Hope. In 2015 when she was wanted to see. Since then, her paintings diagnosed again, she developed Circles have become a place for her to restore the of Hope and Hearts of Love. McCollum’s NC, Offers Works by Anne Cunningham sense of wonder, love and freedom, she latest collection is called Circles of Hope remembered from childhood. They are a and Faces of Courage. This collection uses and Ann Parks McCray place to daydream, and a space left open carved buffalo bone as faces paired with Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic for magic. various stones, which are chosen because art gallery, in Calabash, NC, will present of the metaphysical properties the stones Anne & Ann: Abstracting Nature in Metal possess. and Oils, a dynamic two-woman exhibi- McCollum uses a variety of processes, tion of works by Anne Cunningham and stones, textures and patinas to get the Ann Parks McCray, on view from May perfect design for that special treasure for 4 - June 16, 2018. A reception will be held the wearer. All her work is created in her on May 4, from 5-7pm. studio in the Asheville area. It is com- According to an artists’ statement about pletely fabricated by her with minor as- the works, Anne Cunningham and Ann sistance from her two Shi Tzu girls, Luci Parks McCray often unknowingly mirror Moon and Zoey. They provide comedy, each other’s art. It’s only after a studio emotional support, and inspiration. Mc- visit or glimpse of a Facebook photo that Work by Anne Cunningham Collum uses a variety of silver and gold to they realize they’ve done it again. These strips, applying inks, dyes, chemicals and transform her thoughts into wearable art. two beach girls are called by the ocean paints.” She also uses a variety of stones, textures and revel in being surrounded by light. With no constricting boundaries, her and patinas to obtain just the design for They capture this appreciation in their art, work continues to change and evolve. that special treasure. McCray in highly textured oils on canvas Cunningham’s work is represented by Work by Cathy Nichols McCollum has learned the skills of and Cunningham through metal dyes and distinguished galleries around the country design and metalsmithing from classes acids on metal. “Abstraction” might be and in private and corporate collections Nichols likes to use all kinds of “non- that she has taken all over the United their shared middle name as both art- such as S.A.S. Institute, Duke Medical regulation” stuff in her paintings such States. Her stones come from many ists extract the energy of an experience, Center, Bank of Birmingham, Marriott In- as fire-tempting beeswax cooked on a wonderful stone cutters, most purchased location, or feeling more than represent its ternational, and United Health Care, Salt hotplate, torn paper, melted oil sticks and when she makes her yearly buying trip to reality. Lake City. Cunningham’s work has been song lyrics. Growing up, her grandmother the International Gem and Mineral Show Sharing thoughts and being inspired voted Best of North Carolina Artists, First called her “Sunshine Girl,” and maybe in Tucson, AZ. She loves the process of by each other’s vision, these two kindred Place in Mixed Media. this is why she can never resist sprinkling creating a vision of a special piece of spirits often visit each other’s studios for According to oil painter Ann Parks in a few rhinestones at the last minute. wearable art with a unique meaning, then art-filled conversations and observations. McCray, marrying beauty with function Plus, let’s face it, glitter is fun. Her paint- using her skills as a silversmith to create Both love texture and discovering new to harmonize space is one of her personal ings are little packages of joy shipped out the piece from the raw elements. In doing ways to create unusual surfaces. Establish- goals. She believes one’s visual experi- from her to you. so it is her hope that the owner will draw ing layer upon layer in their art, Ann and ence is psychologically and emotionally Sylvia McCollum’s jewelry designs from the piece all the joy, meaning and Anne enjoy exposing what is underneath, significant to a positive life experience express universal themes of strength, passion she put into creating it. the hidden aspects of their creativity, to and that art inspires and comforts, heals hope, joy, boldness and humor by incorpo- For further information check our NC express nuanced light and mystery. Both and rejuvenates—that the human heart rating timeless symbols within the shapes, Commercial Gallery listings or call the of these artists work quickly and intuitive- rests in beauty. Convinced art is meant textures, accents and stones to evoke and gallery at 828/254-9234. ly, trusting the process while recognizing to work as well as please, her art hangs the incalculable joy and privilege of living in healing spaces in Texas, Ohio, North The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month through art. Carolina, and Montana. prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue Since 1990, Cunningham has been McCray explains her work stylistically and June 24th for the July issue. on an exciting exploration using metals as “Post-Impressionist with a modern After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs such as copper, brass, and aluminum to twist,” similar in feel to works appear- into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. create free-form wall sculptures. She says, ing “after Monet and before Kandinsky.” And where do you send that info? “Every day is an experiment – discover- These two artists are primary influences E-mail to ([email protected]). ing new ways to texturize and shape the as are Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, metals, layering with papers, weaving cut continued on Page 35 Page 34 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents anne & ann Works by Anne Cunningham and Ann Parks McCray Visit May 4 - June 16, 2018 Reception May 4, 5 - 7 pm Carolina Arts on Facebook
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Ann Parks McCray, Island Hopping, oil, 12” x 24” Shop online www.carolinacreations.com Sunset River Marketplace 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 317 Pollock St 910.575.5999 | SunsetRiverMarketplace.com Ca r o l i n a Downtown New Bern, NC Anne Cunningham, Water Meditation, galvanized steel, 36” x 24” Cr e a t i o n s 252-633-4369 Open 7 days Sunset River Market Place continued from Page 34 Camille Pissaro, Georges Seurat, and Edouard Vuillard. An intuitive painter, McCray explains her process: “I begin a piece without defined intention; I wait for a composition to emerge. Often while listening to music and working quickly, I choose colors and utensils by feel. Beginning with a brush, I often incorporate spatula, palette knife, or Work by Ann Parks McCray wooden brush handles. I turn the canvas, South Carolina artists, and houses some so a finished piece has been worked from 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, wa- a number of directions. I study each piece tercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, in the full-wall mirror in my studio—to fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and consider the painting in its reversed reflec- carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. tion—for hints of additions or revisions. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels This technique helps me merge further used by students in the ongoing pottery with the piece.” classes offered by the gallery. A custom McCray studied art at Amarillo College framing department is available. There are in Amarillo, TX. She began a profes- realistic and abstract art classes as well as sional art career 25 years ago, creating workshops by nationally and regionally large hand-built nonfunctional high-fire known artists. stoneware pottery. As a potter, one of her For further information check our favorite aspects was glazing - applying NC Commercial Gallery listings or call abstract designs to clay. Eventually, she 910/575-5999 or visit turned full attention to painting on canvas (www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com). For and now works primarily in oils. daily updates, “like” the gallery’s page on Sunset River Marketplace showcases Facebook. work by approximately 150 North and Fine Art at Baxters in New Bern, NC, Offers Works by Catherine Thornton Fine Art at Baxters in New Bern, NC, will present Time, Space and Feathers, featuring work by artist and sculptor Catherine Thornton, on view from May 11 through June 30, 2018. A reception will be Bridal Bouquet Portraits held on May 11, from 5-8pm during the A Lasting Way to Remember the Special Wedding Day downtown Art Walk. This exhibition is a contemporary Custom painted to your color and size specifications avian imagery that explores the fascinat- Painted impressionistically in oils ing concept of time and space with an interactive twist. For more information, contact: [email protected] “For me, art, creativity is still an KarenMeredithArt.com inscrutable mystery,” says Thornton. “It Work by Catheerine Thornton is like the wind. It comes from some- filed away on several sketchpads, enve- where we don’t see and goes somewhere lopes and dinner napkins and assigned to we couldn’t anticipate. Sometimes it’s a the future. Her professional launch came welcomed breeze sometimes a purging about through a summer course at Penland Carolina Arts is now on storm. After all the planning, scrutiny and School of Crafts and consequently being analyses, why this piece will work and accepted into what she notes as a “nurtur- that piece will not is completely up in the ing and progressive artist community.” Twitter! air. I love the process- most of the time!” Thornton is tenaciously inquisitive Thronton earned her BFA in Painting with an appetite for discovery. She states, and Sculpture from Longwood College “I regret the day when I wake up to find Sign up to follow (currently Longwood University) in Farm- no new thing, no reason to grow.” Her ville, VA, while in her mid 30’s, but she work reflects that attitude. was not able to consistently pursue her art For further information check our NC Tom’s Tweets, click below! career for another fifteen years. In those Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- fifteen years, however, ideas, concepts, lery at 252/634-9002 or visit and techniques were explored, diligently (www.fineartatbaxters.com). Craven Arts Council in New Bern, NC, Offers Exhibit Focused on Poetry The Craven Arts Council in New Bern, 11 and June 8, from 5pm-8pm. NC, will present Fusion Poetry: Art, During the fall and winter of 2017 featuring art inspired by poetry, on view Craven Arts Council asked local poets to at the Bank of the Arts, from May 4- June submit their poetry to be used as inspira- twitter.com/carolinaarts 29, 2018. Receptions will be held on May continued on Page 36 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 35 Wilmington Art Association
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Craven Arts Council in New Bern continued from Page 35 tion for visual art. Over two hundred po- poetry, art, and the best fusion of the two. Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild’s ems were submitted, including both adult Craven Arts will also feature a youth and youth categories. Craven Arts Council division for the contest in the Director’s has complied the poems and posted them Gallery. online so that artists could search through For further information check our them and find inspiration for an original NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Art in the Park piece of art. Council at 252/638-2577 or visit (www. Non cash prizes will be awarded for cravenarts.org). 2018 ~ 46th Year Carolina Creations in New Bern, at two venues in Myrtle Beach, SC Over 60 artists from the East Coast to Tennessee, with NC, Offers Works by Jeff Cutruzzula about 20 artists from our local area! Carolina Creations Fine Art and Con- temporary Craft Gallery, in downtown New Bern, NC, will present works by Jeff Cutruzzula, on view from May 1 - 31, Chapin Park Valor Park 2018. A reception will be held on May 1400 N. Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach Market Common 11, from 5-8pm, during the New Bern 1120 Farrow Parkway ArtWalk. Cutruzzula is the latest artist to join the Carolina Creations family of artists. June 23 & 24 October 6 & 7 He has studied art from the time he was a little boy in Pittsburgh, PA. After more November 10 & 11 November 3 & 4 than ten years of formal instruction at Carnegie Museum, his aspiration was to Work by Jeff Cutruzzula become a medical illustrator and follow in a variety of subjects that are specific Both Venues the footsteps of Frank Netter. Thankfully, and unique to the treasures and beauty Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. he decided to keep his love of art for his of Eastern North Carolina. Cutruzzula pleasure and continued to learn many ar- paints mostly commission pieces and has tistic techniques. Cutruzzula uses his art to been commissioned from Key West and push himself, to be fearless and to explore throughout the Northeast. No Admission Charge • Child and Pet Friendly the limits of it all. Cutruzzula always paints to refuel his Cutruzzula’s art has led him on a jour- spirit and he dedicates his showings to ney of experiencing life rather than just his lifelong art teacher, Gloria Catazone living it by seeing the world through an Casey. Art includes Paintings, Woodworking, artist’s lens and noticing things that others For further information check our NC Photography, Jewelry, Fabric, Glass, Metal, may not see. His view has been filled with Commercial Gallery listings, call the gal- color, tones, values, creation, atmosphere, lery at 252/633-4369 or at Pottery and Stone light, shadow and reflection. For his show (www.carolinacreations.com). at Carolina Creations he chose to paint Contact: JoAnne Utterback at 843-446-3830 The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the month prior to the next issue. This will be May 24th for the June 2018 issue and June 24 for the July issue. After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runs into the next month. But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now. www.artsyparksy.com And where do you send that info? E-mail to ([email protected]).
Page 36 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Florence County Museum in Florence, SC, Features Works by Austin Sheppard The Florence County Museum in Flor- ence, SC, is presenting In Absentia, featur- ing works by Fayetteville, NC, artist Aus- tin Sheppard, on view in the Museum’s Water Gallery, through July 13, 2018. Sheppard’s exhibition is presented by May 10 the Florence Regional Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Florence County 5:30 - 7:30pm Museum, as the third annual ArtFields Solo Exhibition Award. His life-size figurative sculptureIndigo was exhibited at ArtFields 2017, where it caught the attention of Sandra Cook, Executive Director of FRAA and Stephen Motte, Curator of the Florence County Museum. Sheppard was selected from 20 other prospective artists under consider- ation by FRAA and FCM to receive the Solo Exhibition Award. “Installation art has made an appear- ance in past exhibitions here, but In Absentia is the first exhibit at the Waters Gallery to exclusively feature contempo- rary sculpture,” said Motte. Austin Sheppard, “Indigo”, 2016, fiberglass, Sheppard received his MFA in Sculp- wood, resin, artist’s blue jeans worn July 2013 ture from Eastern Carolina University in 2010, and is a studio technician with the theme, but an underlying mystery. Several Art Department at UNC Pembroke. works make me double-take every time.” “Austin’s art explores personal and For further information check our SC cultural issues of identity, using multiple Institutional Gallery listings, call Tim media and methods to produce works Busscher, FCM Visual Communicator which reside on the line between whimsi- at 843/676-1200 or visit (www.flocomu- cal humor and the grotesquely bizarre,” seum.org). Motte describes. “There is a definite
GreenHill in Greensboro, NC, Join us for the last Offers Exhibit Focused on Beasts Hot Glass Cold Beer Beauty of the Beast opens at GreenHill until September! www.STARworksNC.org on May 4, running through July 15, 2018, introduces visitors to a world of beasts, (910) 428-9001 who have captured the imagination of artists through the ages. This thematic organization dedicated to presenting, For further information check our exhibition explores the dualities of wild promoting and advocating contemporary NC Institutional Gallery listings or visit and tame, human and animal, as well as visual art and artists of NC. (www.GreenHillNC.org). addressing the loss of animal habitats, animal cruelty and efforts to document and preserve species. Works featured in- clude paintings, printmaking, drawing and GreenHill in Greensboro, NC, sculptures inspired by all kinds of animals from aardvarks to zebras. Offers Exhibit Focused on Tableware Creatures large and small will trans- GreenHill invites you to the table to Frank Neef (ceramic), and Carolina Reyes form GreenHill’s gallery into a wild see the best handmade tableware produced (metal). space. A den of exquisitely carved poly- by North Carolina artists. Tableware To compliment the theme of Table- chrome snakes by Roy Nydorf covers one will be on view May 4 through July 15, ware, GreenHill has invited The Corner corner of the gallery while a colony of 2018 in GreenHill’s InFocus Gallery, an Farmers Market to feature a variety of grey-headed flying foxes by Bryant Hol- art space designed to bring together art goods in the exhibition, all for sale. “As senbeck takes flight in another. Reflected collectors with exceptionally collectible a market, we are dedicated to creating a in the work are topics of urban wildlife, works. This exhibition encourages collec- healthy and inclusive table around local embodied by a group of anthracite crow Anne Lemanski, “Camoufleur”, 2014, copper tors to consider adding functional artwork foods. We’re proud to share the bounty of sculptures by Holsenbeck fabricated from rod, vintage paper targets, epoxy, 17.5 x 15 x 8.5 to their collections. Works include plates, the season with gallery guests and show- trash and found materials; and scientific inches, from the collection of Laura B. Grace. cups, serving-ware, and more. A reception case some of the hardworking folks who classification of animals as explored by Visitors can learn more from the will be held on May 4, 2018, from 6-9pm. not only create and grow the food itself Ingrid Erickson in her cut paper installa- complimentary visitor guide of animals in Works in the exhibition are not only but also have built a thriving community- tion entitled Osteology Series, inspired by the exhibition as well as a scavenger hunt beautiful and collectible objects, but are run farmers market. Pairing our foods research at The Field Museum, Chicago. designed for young visitors. Guided tours also functional pieces of tableware that with regionally created tableware is a per- One room of the gallery will harbor a life- are available with a reservation. can be used every day. Elizabeth Harry, fect, mutual complement,” explains Kathy size baby giraffe and an array of brightly Participating artists include: Casey Shop Manager and Registrar at GreenHill, Newsome, Market Coordinator. colored tree frogs by Cara Bevan who will Allen, Tucker Bailey, Curtis Bartone, Cara curated Tableware. Harry explains “I hope Included in the mix of goods for sale be on-hand to speak about her fabrication Bevan, David Caldwell, Anne Covell, people who visit GreenHill to see Table- will be dried herbs from Elam Gardens, process in which dried gourds serve as the Ingrid A Erickson, Rebecca Fagg, Andy ware are inspired to infuse their everyday a local Greensboro market garden that armatures for animal forms during festivi- Farkas, Lisette Fee, Shane Fero, Heather lives with functional artwork. Anyone can provides food and plants grown in an ties at Family Day on June 1. D. Freeman, Carol Gentithes, Bruce Ghol- become a collector of handmade table- urban environment. Local honey and GreenHill’s expansive gallery space son, A. Dumay Gorham, III, Samantha ware. Whether you’re an eclectic collector grains will also be available from Faucette lends itself to large thematic exhibitions Henneke, Bryant Holsenbeck, Nancy Ja- of one-of-a-kind serving bowls, or you’re Farms, a seventh generation family farm like Beauty of the Beast, with the ability cobsohn, Jim Kransberger, Anne Leman- about to get married and would like to add located in Guilford County, NC, offering to showcase artists who are producing ski, Angela Lombardi, Jan Lukens, Chris a whole set of custom handmade plates to seasonal produce, honey, preserves, and bodies of work in a particular domain and Musina, Amanda Nicholas West, Roy your registry, I will be thrilled to help you meat to customers around Greensboro, the addressing similar ideas at the same mo- Nydorf, Marc Ouellette, Ippy Patterson, build your collection.” Piedmont Triad, and beyond. ment in time. As the title of the exhibition Emily Reason, Maia Stern, Jack Stratton, To spark the imagination, examples of On June 14, GreenHill is hosting an suggests, the formal beauty and infinite Isaac Talley, Charlie Tefft, Michael Van curated place settings for everyday use event “Taste the Market” from 6-7pm. variety of the animal kingdom informs all Hout, and Matt Zigler. will be on view. Several of the artists se- Growers and bakers from The Corner the works in the exhibition. Curator Edie Noted scholar, veterinarian and animal lected regularly work with individuals and Farmers Market will gather at GreenHill Carpenter explains, “This exhibition grew advocate Dr. Lucy Spelman will give a restaurants to create dining or drinking to share tasty bites of their locally grown out of the question: How does our rela- lecture in the gallery during GreenHill’s sets that complement personal aesthetics. and prepared foods. At this event, you will tionship to animals define who we are and Annual Meeting on May 30. Visitors may place special orders through learn about this neighborhood, communi- what kind of a world we would like to live GreenHill is located on North Davie GreenHill for a full set of any item on ty-run market and meet some of the folks in the future?” Carpenter notes, “Man’s Street, in the Greensboro Cultural Center. display, or purchase pieces directly from growing the local food economy. The identification with animals and notions of GreenHill is a space for NC Art and en- the exhibition. event is free and open to the public. domestic and wild are explored in many gages a broad community of artists, adults Participating artists include John Al- For further information check our works. Others speak to the increasingly and children through dynamic exhibitions maguer (glass), Dahlia Bushwick (glass), NC Institutional Gallery listings or visit complex relationship between man and and educational programs while providing Thomas Campbell (metal), Matt Hally- (www.GreenHillNC.org). nature, and the fact that animals are on the a platform for exploration and investment burton (pottery), Rachel Kedinger (metal), frontline of societal change - their fragile in art. We are the only non-collecting Check us out at (www.carolinaarts.com) or e-mail to ([email protected]) beauty threatened by human activity.” continued above on next column to the right Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 37 Artworks Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC, Offers Works by Mary Blackwell -Chapman and Seth Moskowitz Artworks Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC, is presenting two new exhibits in- cluding: UnSettled: Human Migration in the 21st Century, featuring works by Mary Blackwell-Chapman and Southeast by Southwest: Winston-Salem and Santa Fe, featuring works by Seth Moskowitz, on view through May 26, 2018. Receptions will be held on May 4, from 7-10pm and May 6, from 2-4pm. Mary Blackwell-Chapman’s show Work by Mary Blackwell-Chapman of ceramic and mixed media sculpture reflects her interest in the movement of County and enjoy three grown children people around the globe. Humankind has and two granddaughters. always been on the move, whether out of “Southeast by Southwest” is a non- curiosity, social stress, political upheaval, existent, paradoxical compass point war, or difficulties caused by climate that explores the (dis)similarities of the change or weather. A predominant image geographic and emotional landscapes in the show is the boat form, symbolic of he encountered while living in North Schniedewind, and Mary Vecellio. These lege Design Senior Thesis Projects. an individual’s precarious life journey, Carolina and New Mexico. In many ways, emerging artists will exhibit works in For further information check our NC a family’s uprooted home, a culture’s Winston-Salem and Santa Fe exist on painting, printmaking, photography and Institutional Gallery listings or e-mail loss and insecurity. The 21st Century has different planes, but both find strong, and installation. Kim Varnadoe at (kim.varnadoe@salem. brought unprecedented human migration sometimes similar, resonance and expres- Also on exhibit will be the Salem Col- edu). and displacement. What does it feel like to sion in Moskowitz’s art. be a foreigner, a stranger? Moskowitz was born and raised in Blackwell-Chapman is a native of and New York City and moved to Winston-Sa- Northern Moore Family Resource lem in 1979 after two years in the nation’s capital, working at the Washington Post. He spent three years as a reporter and Center Offers Behind-the-Scenes columnist for the Winston-Salem Journal before joining the public relations depart- ment at R.J. Reynolds Industries in 1982. Pottery Crawl in the Seagrove area of NC The Northern Moore Family Resource His career with Reynolds has included a Center once again offers the Behind-the- two-year assignment in Santa Fe, NM, and Scenes Pottery Crawl in the Seagrove area he is currently director of communications of NC, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from for RAI Services Company. Work by Seth Moskowitz 1-5pm Moskowitz is a member of Artworks This is a wonderful opportunity to lives in Forsyth County, NC. She earned Gallery, Associated Artists of Winston- explore some of the local area’s potteries a BA in English Literature from Goucher Salem and The Muddy River Art Associa- while supporting a great cause, the North- College in Baltimore, MD, and an MA in tion. His work has appeared in national ern Moore Family Resource Center. Motion Picture from Northwestern Uni- juried art exhibits and is often displayed You can learn more about the Pottery versity in Chicago, IL. in galleries and community exhibits in Crawl and purchase tickets online via Her works are in collections in Virgin- and around Winston-Salem, including the (www.moorefamilyresource.org/behind- ia, West Virginia, Washington, DC, North Sawtooth School for Visual Art’s gallery the-scenes-pottery-crawl-2018). Tickets Carolina, Georgia, and France. She has and shop. for the event may also be purchased exhibited annually since 1993 in juried For further information check our in-person at the North Carolina Pottery and non-juried shows in North Carolina, NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Center. (Cash or check only at the NC and is a member of Artworks Gallery and gallery at 336/723-5890 or visit (www. Work by From the Ground Up Pottery Pottery Center) in Seagrove. Associated Artists in Winston-Salem. Artworks-Gallery.org). The North Carolina Pottery Center, She and her husband live in rural Forsyth cludes a commemorative pottery piece; will also be offering a food table as well Individual Tickets are $35 in advance and as a check-in table, and we will be offer- $45 at the door. Children under 12 are free ing a clay hand-building experience for of charge with adults. Salem College in Winston-Salem, $10 per person. For further info visit (www.moorefami- NC, Offers Senior Thesis Exhibit Patron Tickets are $100 which in- lyresourse.org). Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC, everyday, the raw emotions and state of will present Pneuma: A Senior Thesis beings we surpass, the dreams that give Exhibition, presented by the Department us a new perspective on situations and the Carolina Arts is now on of Art, Art History and Design, on view true beauty found not only in nature but in from May 4 - 18, 2018. On May 4 artists’ our perceptions of the individuals in our Twitter! presentations will be offered at 5pm with lives. We transform all this things into not a reception will be held from 6-8pm. just images and color, but into a message This exhibition is a survey of art that that the viewer can freely interpret. These Sign up to follow dwells on the way our souls interact with extensive bodies of work are a sanctu- the world around us. The by-products of ary for our zealous minds and the heart- these interactions become the catalyst for wrenching stories of our past and present. Tom’s Tweets, click below! our creativity, a purpose that our brushes Presenting artists include: Morgan readily accept and transform into a work Minton Harris, Megan Hucks, Anastasia of art. In this meditative state, we contem- Menachem, Dulca Rivas Rangel, Julia twitter.com/carolinaarts plate the unfiltered happiness found in the Page 38 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents The Cousins are Coming to Bulldog John Moore Pottery in Seagrove, NC - June 2 - 3 On June 2 and 3, 2018, look forward to a special pottery weekend in Seagrove, NC. Some things just work better as a pair, like pencil and paper, clay and water - and in Seagrove, NC, you will find a dynamic duo at Bulldog Pottery. Potters, Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke are a pair and work side by side in their studio creating pottery that is nearly im- possible to resist. And for those who col- lect, create, or covet ceramics or those just beginning to explore the beauty of shaped clay should head on out to their “Cousins Works by Todd Wahlstrom in Clay”, the weekend of June 2 & 3 when will be a duo throwing demonstration by the mountains come to the piedmont and Steven Godfrey and Todd Wahlstrom. the north meets the south for two days. Everyone is welcome to the potluck – and The center of activity will be on Sunday is another great day to meet the Bulldog property where you will find potters. special guest potters, Steven Godfrey from Alaska, Todd Wahlstrom from Vermont, and Paul McMullan from New Hamp- shire… along with Gholson and Hen- neke’s mountain cousin, Michael Kline, a Penland area potter from Bakersville, NC. There will be lots of one-of-a-kind pots for sale beginning Saturday morning at 10am. Meet the potters who make pottery Photographs of the Great Smoky their lifelong work. Mountains National Park
Work by Paul McMullan May 4 - 27. 2018 Make a weekend of visiting the Sea- grove Pottery community. Along with Reception May 5, 2 - 4pm many hotels in Asheboro there are three B & B’s in the Seagrove area (2 in Seagrove and 1 in Star), Visit the state’s North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove and the STARworks Art facility in Star and the Nature Art Gallery Works by Steven Godfrey many wonderful Seagrove Potteries will North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences “Cousins in Clay” has built a reputa- be open to visit. tion for featuring some of the best potters Bulldog Pottery is located 40 minutes 11 West Jones Street • Raleigh NC in the USA. Their desire is to make south of Greensboro, NC, and 5 miles 919.733.7450 Cousin’s weekend as relaxed and acces- south of the town of Seagrove, NC, at sible as possible for the pottery enthusiasts 3306 US Highway 220 Alt. (right off of naturalsciences.org/visit/museum-store/nature-art-gallery … allowing time for personal discussion Interstate 73/74). with the potters about their work along For further information about Saman- an opportunity to show many samples vember - when the public chooses which with good food and good music. A special tha and Bruce’s “Cousins in Clay” please of the participating artists’ work. You’ll studios to visit - this spring show at the feature this year at ‘Cousins’ on Saturday call them at 336/302-3469 or 910/428- find a range of mediums on display… Mall gives art appreciators the opportunity afternoon is a demo at 3pm with Paul 9728, visit the pottery event website at paintings, photography, ceramics, pot- to view a range of OCAG work at one McMullan. (www.cousinsinclay.com) or e-mail Bruce tery, textiles and other works of unique time and one place. On Sunday, the sale of pots starts off at and Samantha at craft materials. Styles range from detailed For further information check our 10am and the annual Potter’s Potluck be- ([email protected]). realism to imaginative interpretations of NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the gins at noon. At 1:30pm, after lunch, there subjects with expressive colors and form. gallery at 919/636-4135 or visit (www. In addition to our traditional Open frankisart.com). University of North Carolina at Studio tour held for two weekends in No- Chapel Hill Offers Student Exhibit 24th Art in the Garden Annual Through May 13, 2018, the Ackland their work: Britta Anderson, Allison Cole- Art Museum at the University of North man, Kimberly English, Sara Farrington, Sculpture Exhibition Takes Place in Carolina at Chapel Hill, in Chapel Hill, Joel Hopler, Lindsay Metivier, Jeanine NC, will present Versus: Selected Works Tatlock, and Carley Zarzeka. by the MFA Class of 2018, featuring Throughout the spring semester lead- Hillsborough, NC - May 5, 6 & 12, 2018 artworks by eight Master of Fine Arts ing up to the exhibition, MFA students The exhibition will be held at the stu- Jordy (Stoneware Sculpture), Mike Roig candidates. The annual exhibition explores also displayed their final thesis projects dio and gardens of Tinka Jordy and Mark (Metal Sculpture), Sam Spiczka (Wood dueling tensions in art and society. in week-long, solo exhibitions held in Donley at 1902 Borland Road, Hillsbor- and Metal Sculpture), William Moore Lauren Turner, the Ackland’s assis- the Allcott Gallery at UNC-Chapel Hill’s ough, NC, on May 5, 6 & 12, 2018. (Marble and Clay Sculpture), Susan Mof- tant curator for the collection, selected Hanes Art Center. The Annual Sculpture Exhibition is a fatt (Marble Sculpture), Robert Pulley juried invitational show and sale premier- (Clay Sculpture), Wayne Vaughn (Metal “versus” as the central theme for the In recent years, the annual MFA ing exciting original new work by both Sculpture), Mike Waller (Mixed Media exhibition, allowing the artists to provide presentation has been organized by a dif- nationally recognized and local artists. All Sculpture), and Roberta Wood (Ceramic artworks that explore combative tensions. ferent curator for each graduating class, work is available for sale and the artists Sculpture). “When I met with the students last including guest curators Jeff Bell, director will be on hand to discuss their work. It Hours are: Saturday, May 5, from August, I wanted to try a different ap- of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, is free and open to the public. There are 10am-6pm; Sunday May 6, from noon-5- proach to this year’s exhibition. Instead Kelly McChesney, the City of Raleigh’s small intimate garden spaces with smaller pm; and the following Saturday May 12, of reviewing all available works and then public art director, and Chris Vitiello, Indy works and large fields for the larger scale from 10am-6pm. seeing what sort of concept emerged, I Week arts contributor. work. For further information and map check asked the students to consider a specific This exhibition of work by the 2018 Eleven accomplished artists will be our NC Commercial Gallery listings, e- idea from the outset – ‘versus.’ Many of Master of Fine Arts candidates at UNC- exhibiting their work this year includ- mail to ([email protected]) or visit the artists found ways to articulate previ- Chapel Hill is made possible by the ongo- ing: Bill Brown (Metal Sculpture), Todd (www.garden-art-gallery.com). ously existing works within the ‘versus’ ing dedication and support of the Ackland Frahm (Metal and Stone Sculpture), Tinka rubric; some used it as an opportunity Art Museum’s members and annual fund to create art specifically for the project,” donors. Turner explained. “The benefit was that it For further information check our NC Gallery C in Raleigh, NC, gave us a common language with which to Institutional Gallery listings or call the navigate their wonderfully varied assort- Museum at 919/966-5736 or visit (www. ment of individual styles and messaging.” ackland.org). Features Works by Trena McNabb The following candidates will present Gallery C in Raleigh, NC, will present new works by Trena McNabb, on view from May 1 - 31, 2018. A reception will FRANK Gallery in Chapel Hill Offers be held on May 4, from 6-9pm. McNabb is a story-teller whose paint- ings piece together smaller scenes to Works by Orange County Artists Guild create one cohesive narrative. Her artistic FRANK Gallery in Chapel Hill, NC, 10, 2018. A reception will be held on May resume is extensive, spanning over three will present the Orange County Artists 11, from 6-9pm. decades and including a host of commu- Work by Trena McNabb Guild’s Spring Sublime - Artist Pop-up This generous space provides us with nity projects as well as over 45 selected McNabb’s painting style has been de- Show, on view from May 11 through June continued above on next column to the right exhibitions. continued on Page 40 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 39 Gallery C in Raleigh, NC Triangle Art Works LV D QRQSURƞW! RUJDQL]DWLRQGHGLFDWHGWRSURYLGLQJVHUYLFHV! continued from Page 39 VXSSRUW DQG UHVRXUFHV WR WKH YLVXDO DQG! SHUIRUPLQJDUWVDQGFUHDWLYHLQGXVWULHV scribed as a transparent, painted collage— colorful forms which become shockingly 7ULDQJOH $UW :RUNV FDQ KHOS \RX FRQQHFW! forming a kaleidoscope of vivid colors realistic when viewed up close. TXLFNO\ DQG HDVLO\ ZLWK WKH DUWV FRPPXQLW\ that still retain a lifelike quality. The For further information check our NC WR ƞQG DUWVUHODWHG JURXSV UHVRXUFHV MREV overlapping images she creates around Commercial Gallery listings, call the DQGQHZV one central theme combine to tell a story, gallery at 919/828-3165 or visit (www. and draw the viewer in with surreal and galleryc.net). WWW.TRIANGLEARTWORKS.ORG [email protected] FACEBOOK.COM/TRIANGLEARTWORKS NC Museum of Natural Sciences in TWITTER: @TRIARTWORKS Raleigh Features Work by John Moore The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery in Raleigh, NC, will present Photographs of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring works by engineer-turned- photographer John Moore, of Charleston, &211(&7Ť INFORMŤ&5($7(Ť6833257Ť 352027( SC. The show runs May 4 - 27, 2018, with a reception held on May 5, from 2–4pm. All exhibited art is for sale. Moore has lived in Charleston for ing lines or untethered themselves from 40 years. He is a structural engineer by material and creative constraints.” Titled profession, but photography has been his I dwell in Possibility, after a poem by serious avocation and passion for more Emily Dickinson, the exhibition includes than 30 years. The focus of his work has work in ceramic, glass, metal, painting, chiefly been natural landscapes, as well photography, printmaking, and wood with as the streets and buildings of Charleston considerable mixing of media. The fifteen and the rural areas of South Carolina. The artists represented will be teaching work- images range from approximate documen- shops at Penland School of Crafts in 2018. tation of the scene to abstractions. For more info call 828/765-6211 or visit Work by John Moore (penland.org/gallery). esting than the whole.” Moore’s photographs have appeared in many juried exhibits, including several “Southern Visions” exhibits at The Mu- seum of York County in Rock Hill, SC, Work by Julia Elizabeth Tolbert and several Piccolo Spoleto Juried Exhib- Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center its in Charleston. In 1987 and in 1997, he Work by Bob Trotman for the Arts, through Aug. 4, 2018. Julia had solo exhibits at The City Gallery of Startling – and, once seen, unforget- Elizabeth Tolbert: Her Paintings through Charleston. He has had several solo shows table – kinetic pieces will be on display the Eyes of Woman, is an exhibition of at the Charleston County Library, and has at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, in paintings by South Carolina-born art- participated in many group exhibitions. Work by John Moore Raleigh, NC, through July 1, 2018. The ist Julia Elizabeth Tolbert (1911-1978), The Nature Art Gallery is located pieces included in Bob Trotman: Business features works that are reflective of what “Like most people, when you travel inside the Museum Store of the North as Usual are the work of North Carolina life was like for a female artist in the early you often see things in a different way,” Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. sculptor Bob Trotman, and this will be the 20th century. The exhibition includes 23 says Moore. “Color floating in fields, the The Museum located in downtown Ra- largest exhibition of his kinetic work ever of Tolbert’s best paintings, which were mysteries of black, the warm against the leigh is an active research institution that presented. The title is a play on words, fully restored and added to Wofford’s per- cool, the screaming late afternoon and engages visitors of every age and stage of suggesting both the ordinary everydayness manent collection in 2017, thanks to the evening light in spots here and there. I learning in the wonders of science and the of Trotman’s carvings of business men generosity of Dr. Thomas W. Tolbert ’67 think it has turned out to be an appropriate natural world. and women in their office workplace attire and Judith Klasen Tolbert ’77. For further way to see the mountains of North Caro- For further information check our NC – all suits, ties and wingtip shoes – along information call Laura Corbin at 864/597- lina and the swamps of the South Carolina Institutional Gallery listings, call the Na- with his fascination with the world of cor- 4180 or visit (www.wofford.edu). Lowcountry, places where I spend most of ture Art Gallery at 919/707-9854 or visit porate business and high finance. Trotman my photography time, and places where (www.naturalsciences.org). the close at hand is, to my eye, more inter- sees this world through skeptical eyes, reinterpreting it with penetrating humor and the consummate skills of a master craftsman. For further information call the Some Exhibits That Are Still On View Museum at 919/513-7244 or visit Our policy at Carolina Arts is to present themes: Removal, Return, and Resilience. (https://gregg.arts.ncsu.edu/). a press release about an exhibit only once For further information call the Museum and then go on, but many major exhibits at 910/521-6282 or e-mail to (nativemu- are on view for months. This is our effort [email protected]). to remind you of some of them.
Jean Tinguely, “Albatros” © 2009 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, NC, is presenting Wrestling Installation by Jim Campbell the Angel, an exhibition that examines The North Carolina Museum of Art in how religion and sacred art appear in You Are Here: Tom Shields, “Mediation”, cast iron, 60 x 18 x 39 Raleigh, NC, is presenting work made by seemingly secular, avant- inches (photo courtesy of John Michael Kohler Light, Color, and Sound Experiences, garde artists, on view in the Fourth-floor Arts Center) featuring immersive art installations by Gallery through Sept. 9, 2018. The 14 contemporary artists, on view through examples on view critically investigate the The Penland School of Crafts in July 22, 2018. You Are Here includes role of religion and spirituality as both a Roy Bonney, Jr., “Dogenvsv Degogigielv. De- Penland, SC, is presenting several new large-scale light works, sound installa- social component and as a visual language gogikahvsv. Noquu Otsilugi.”, acrylic on wood exhibits including: I dwell in Possibil- tions, video works, room-size environ- often implicitly present in daily life, even panel, 48 x 48 inches ity, featuring works by fifteen artists ments, and site-specific projects. The if the image is not explicitly referencing The University of North Carolina at represented will be teaching workshops artists - Bill Viola, Janet Cardiff, Durham- the original religious source. Religious Pembroke in Pembroke, NC, is presenting at Penland, on view in the School’s Main based Heather Gordon, Anila Agha, and practices and spiritual contemplation have Return from Exile: Contemporary South- Gallery; GATHER | Eat, Drink, Enjoy, many more - employ a diversity of media been integral to object-making throughout eastern Indian Art, curated by artists Tony which showcases elegant, functional to create intriguing experiences that recorded history. Many disciplines study A. Tiger (Shawnee/Creek/Seminole), glassware by Courtney Dodd and Nicko- engage the senses, activate the imagina- the practice, but most stop abruptly with Bobby C. Martin (Creek), and Jace Weav- laus Fruin, on view in the Focus Gallery; tion, and provide connections between the the modern era. Yet numerous artists over er (Cherokee), on view at The Museum of and the Lucy Morgan Gallery presents a visitor and the work of art. For further the last two centuries have acknowledged the Southeast American Indian, through selection of work by dozens of Penland- information call the Museum at 919/839- that a religious upbringing, spiritual May 11, 2018. The exhibit features 33 affiliated artists. All three exhibits will 6262 or visit (www.ncartmuseum.org). practice, or sacred art impact their work, Native artists with over 40 works ranging be on view through May 13, 2018. The Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, whether overtly or obliquely. This effect in media from paintings to sculpture to year’s first exhibition at the Penland is presenting Julia Elizabeth Tolbert: Her can be seen in diverse ways - aesthetically, multi-media installations. Centered on the Gallery is a collection of work by art- Paintings through the Eyes of Woman, thematically, and formally. For further historic events of Indian Removal Act and ists who, in the words of gallery director curated by Wofford student Julie Wood- information call the Museum at 704/353- the legacy of the legislation, the exhibit Kathryn Gremley, “have erased divid- son, on view in the Lower Level of the 9200 or visit (www.bechtler.org). is organized around three core curatorial continued above on next column to the right Richardson Family Art Museum, at the Page 40 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents symbol. Gallery 1056, Through May 19 - "Found & Lost," featuring works by Connor Lock, curated by Karen (Ann Myers) Paavola. The exhibition is a candid portrayal of a man confronting and attempting to make sense of the emotional SC Institutional Galleries upheaval after losing someone special. The pho- tographs featured document the locations - once Allendale with all work moderately priced. Changing shows visited as a pair - where each object on display every six weeks. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & was found. Through the act of revisiting places Salkehatchie Arts Center, 939 N. Main St., Sun., 11:30am-3pm. Contact: 843/757-6586 or of importance and taking something from each Allendale. Ongoing - Featuring a retail store at (www.sobagallery.com). one, the collection of items is a symbolic memory offering works by artists from the Salkehatchie Installation by Radcliffe Bailey box and provides an outlet to grieve, heal and region including Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Camden Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, accept change. Ongoing - In May, 2017, Redux Colleton, and Hampton Counties. Hours: Tue.- Charleston. Gallery 9, Through Sept. 16 - relocated to 1056 King Street with 38 studios, Sat., 10am-5pm.Contact: 803/584-6084. "Printmaking: Process to Product". Spanning the three galleries, a larger print shop, classroom, sixteenth century to the present, this exhibition dark room, and photo studio. Hours: Tue.-Fri., Anderson explores the breadth of the Gibbes print collection 10am-6pm & Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 843/722- while focusing on the specific processes used 0697 or at (www.reduxstudios.org). Anderson Arts Center, located in the Arts to create the works. To help make connections Warehouse, 110 Federal Street, downtown An- between technique and the finished product, Saul Alexander Gallery, Charleston County derson. Through May 31 - "43rd Annual 2018 the installation pairs prints with rarely exhibited Public Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston. May Juried Show," with over $17,000 in awards plates, blocks, and printmaking tools from the 1 - 31 - "When I Was a Child," featuring works by given. Art on the Town Art Crawl on May 4, museum archives. Featured artists include mas- Joanna Biondonlillo. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9am- from 5-9pm. Th eshow is juried by Esther E. ter printmakers Albrecht Dürer, James Whistler, 8pm; Fri. & Sat., 9am-6pm; and Sun. 2-5pm. Randall, a Professor and Gallery Director in Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, and Kara Contact: Frances Richardson at 843/805-6803 or the Department of Art and Design at Eastern Walker, among others. Gallery 8, Through Sept. at (www.ccpl.org). Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. Carn- 16 - "Radcliffe Bailey: Pensive". The installa- egie Building, Through May 12 - "Senior Art tion showcases recent work by internationally The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, and Design Exhibition". A reception will be held renowned, Atlanta-based artist Radcliffe Bailey. Charleston. Founded in 1773, is America’s first on May 5, from 7:30-9pm. This exhibition is an A painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist, Bailey museum. Charleston Museum’s Lowcountry integral part of the educational sequence for layers imagery, culturally resonant materials, Image Gallery, Through May 14 - "The Early students in the South Carolina School of the and text to explore the themes of ancestry, Days: A Photographic History of America’s Arts at Anderson University. Hours: Tue.-Fri., race, and memory. Gallery 2, Through May First Museum," tells the story of the Museum’s 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 864/222-2787 or at 20 - "Mexico and the Charleston Renaissance". transformation over the years. After The (www.andersonartscenter.org). This exhibition explores the influence of Mexican Charleston Museum’s founding in 1773 by the art and culture upon American artists in the mid Charleston Library Society, it was subsequently Bay3 Artisan Gallery, located in the Arts twentieth century, particularly artists associated overseen by the Library Society, the Literary Warehouse, 110 Federal St., Anderson. Ongo- with the Charleston Renaissance. Mexico and and Philosophical Society of South Carolina, ing - Featuring works by Marion Carroll, Carol Work by John Moore the Charleston Renaissance features paintings the Medical College of South Carolina, and the Cook, Joshua Davis, Lynn Felts, Jane Fried- Bassett Gallery, Fine Arts Center of Kershaw and works on paper from the Gibbes Collec- College of Charleston. In 1907, Charleston’s man, Cheryl Gibisch, Ann Heard, Ruth Hopkins, County, 810 Lyttleton St., Camden. Through tion by William Halsey, Anna Heyward Taylor, city council offered the newly built Thomson Diann Simms and Lori Solymosi. The work May 11 - "Environmental Abstraction," featuring George Biddle, Charles Wilbert White, Edward Auditorium on Rutledge Avenue to house the presented in the gallery features oils, acrylics, works by Laurie McIntosh. For Camden artist Middleton Manigault and Corrie McCallum. May Museum and provided funding to support the watercolors, photography, pastels, collage, Laurie Brownell McIntosh, whose abstract paint- 25 - Oct. 21 - "Vanishing Charleston". As new growing institution. Over the years, Museum assemblages, sculpture, mosaics, and stained ings involve deconstructing ordinary aspects of buildings rise and construction cranes dot the directors continued the expansion of exhibits glass and jewelry. There is a piece of original life and reconfiguring them into finished works, horizon, Charleston’s urban neighborhoods have and educational programs and fashioned the art for every home or office in a variety of price the scene is life imitating art. As she moves undergone rapid change. The exhibition exam- Museum into a much loved cultural institution ranges. Co-sponsored by the Anderson Arts through her studio, she knows exactly what ines the evolving landscape of the city, including in the Charleston community. By the 1970s, Center. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm, & Sat., needs to be done before her exhibition at the several buildings that no longer exist, through the grand building that housed the Museum 10am- 1pm. Contact: 864/716-3838 or at (www. Fine Art Center of Kershaw County. Hours: Mon.- the work of eight artists. Gallery 3, Through had fallen into serious disrepair and the welfare andersonartscenter.org). Fri., noon-6pm. Contact: 803/425-7676, ext. 306 May 20 - "Magic in the Mundane: Modernist of the collections was threatened. Under the or at (www.fineartscenter.org). Photography from the Robert Marks Collection". directorship of Donald Herold, the collections Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library, An- Influenced by surrealism and other modernist art were moved to the new location at 360 Meeting derson University, 316 Boulevard, Anderson. Charleston movements, early twentieth-century photogra- Street, and the Museum opened once again Through May 12 - "Senior Art and Design phers expanded the traditional boundaries of the to the community in April 1980. Unfortunately, Exhibition". A reception will be held on May 5, Avery Research Center for African History camera radically altering perceptions of everyday in October of 1981, a fire destroyed the old from 6-7:30pm. This exhibition is an integral and Culture, at the College of Charleston, 125 subjects. This exhibition features works by Alfred building leaving only the portico with four part of the educational sequence for students in Bull St., Charleston. Denmark Vesey Confer- Stieglitz, Berenice Abbott, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, columns as a remembrance. Textile Gallery, the South Carolina School of the Arts at Ander- ence Room, Onging - "KABOH: A Legacy of Martin Munkácsi, and George Platt Lynes, from Through May 31 - "Piece by Piece: Geometric son University. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 2:30-5:30pm Twelve." Charleston Quilter Dorothy Montgomery the Robert Marks Collection at the Gibbes. May Quilts," the second installment of the exhibition, & Sun., 3-6pm. Contact: Kim Dick, Art Gallery made "KABOH" in honor of the "Priscilla" story. 25 - Oct. 21 - "A Day at the Beach". Drawn from will consist of quilts with geometric designs. Director by calling 864/328-1819 or e-mail at The quilt was in the possession of Dr. Joseph the Gibbes collection, this exhibition features Different shapes and piecing techniques have ([email protected]). Opala who donated it to the Avery Research Cen- images of ocean side relaxation and fun. From traditionally been mainstays of the quilting craft. ter in July, 2008. Corridor (2nd Floor), Ongoing the serene to the comical, the works on view offer From magnificent stars to traditional nine-patch, Beaufort Area - "Esau Jenkins: A Retrospective View of the Man insight into American leisure in the twentieth cen- these quilts will also include clever hexagons of and His Times" This exhibition was developed tury. Museum Shop - Now offering the inventory English paper-template piecing along with Log Gallery @ ARTworks, home of the Arts Coun- in 1991 by the Avery Institute. After its display in of the Tradd Street Press, reproductions of works Cabins, Flying Geese, Chimney Sweeps and cil of Beaufort, Port Royal, & Sea Islands, 2127 Charleston it traveled throughout the state of SC by Elizabeth O'Neill Verner amoung other exhibit even a few Crazy Quilts. Ongoing - Featur- Boundary St., near K-Mart, in Beaufort Town under the auspices of the State Museum Travel- related art objects. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm ing the most extensive collection of South Center, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring the work ing Exhibition Program. Consisting of (15) panels & Sun., 1-5pm; closed Mon. Admission: Yes. Carolina cultural and scientific collections in and creative processes of new and emerging measuring 24" x 36", the exhibit chronicles the Contact: 843/722-2706 or at (www.gibbesmu- the nation, it also owns two National Historic artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: myriad of activities Mr. Jenkins was intimately seum.org). Landmark houses, the Heyward-Washington 843-379-2787 or at (www.beaufortcountyarts. involved in. Additionally, it highlights his leader- House (1772) and the Joseph Manigault House com). ship skills as a conscious and compassionate Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, The (1803), as well as the Dill Sanctuary, a 580- community activist, organizer, entrepreneur and Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the acre wildlife preserve. Admission: Yes. Hours: Beaufort Art Association Gallery,913 Bay Civil Rights leader. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm Arts, College of Charleston School of the Arts,161 Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: Street, across the street from the Clock Tower, & Sat., noon-5pm. Admission: by donation. Con- Calhoun St., Charleston. May 18 - July 7 - The 843/722-2996 or at (www.charlestonmuseum. Beaufort. Ongoing - New works by more than 90 tact: 843/953-7609 or visit (www.cofc.edu/avery). Carrion Cheer: A Faunistic Tragedy, featuring an org). exhibiting members of the Beaufort Art Associa- installation by Böhler & Orendt. A reception will tion Gallery - exhibits and featured artists change Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, 160 East Bay be held on May 18, from 6:30-8pm. An Artist Talk ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Charleston every six weeks. In addition to framed paintings St., Charleston. May 1 - 31 - "Southern Inspira- will be offered on May 19, beginning at 2pm. A Ashley River Tower, Public area at Medi- in a variety of media, the gallery offers prints, tion," featuring works by Konstantin Voronin. A Family Day will be held on June 16, beginning cal University of South Carolina, Charleston. photographs, unframed matted originals, jewelry, reception will be held on May 4, from 5-8pm. at 10am. Germany-based artist duo Böhler & Ongoing - "Contemporary Carolina Collection sculpture, ceramics and greeting cards. Hours: The exhibit is a collection of paintings that Orendt will create an immersive installation in @ Ashley River Tower," featuring the larg- Mon.-Fri.,10 am-5pm. Contact: 843/521-4444 or display the artist’s venture into oils to show the the galleries of the Halsey Institute. Naming it a est collection of original, contemporary South at (www.beaufortartassociation.com). different aspects of Southern spirit. His current “makeshift transdimensional stopover camp,” the Carolina art on permanent display, including artwork reflects the Charleston environment installation will consist of several tents through 885 works by 53 talented artists, sculptors Belton including its fabulous nature, architecture, which viewers can walk. Each tent will feature an and photographers in South Carolina. Artists marine, and low country landscapes. Ongo- apparition of an extinct animal, such as a Steller’s included are: Lucille Akinjobe, Jack Alterman, Belton Center for the Arts, 306 North Main ing - Featuring an exhibit of works by over 80 Sea Cow, the Carolina Parakeet, and the Pinta Thomas Blagden, Jr., Carl Blair, Patti Brady, Street, Belton. Through May 18 - “Beyond Skin,” plus members of CAG who display a wealth of Island Tortoise, which will appear as a projec- Keith Brown, Julia Cart, Eva Carter, Jocelyn featuring works by artists whose canvas is the talent in different media including, oils, acrylics, tion on a screen of mist. The extinct animals will Châteauvert, Lese Corrigan, Townsend David- human body. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & pastels, watercolors, photography, printmaking appear in chorus to sing a song of forgiveness to son, Linda Fantuzzo, Buddy Folk, Squire Fox, 1st Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 864/338-8556 or at & sculpture. The Gallery is also home for the humans for causing their ultimate extinction. The Mary Edna Fraser, Cassandra Gillens, Anthony (http://www.beltoncenterforthearts.org/#!exhibits/ CAG office. Hours: Daily, 11am-6pm. Contact: tents will also feature cave painting-like drawings Green, Jon Holloway, Ann Hubbard, Lisa cfvg). 843/722-2454 or at (www.charlestonartistguild. of the animals’ encounters with humans. Hours: Salosaari Jasinski, Erik Johnson, Kim Keats, com). Mon.-Sat., 11am-4pm and open till 7pm on Thurs. Arianne King Comer, Kit Loney, Paul Mardikian, Bluffton Contact: Mark Sloan at 843/953-4422 or at (www. Nancy Marshall, Paul Matheny, John McWil- City Gallery at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Waterfront halsey.cofc.edu). liams, Sue Middleton, Marge Moody, Gordon Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery/Learning Park, 34 Prioleau Street, Charleston. Through Nicholson, Jane Nodine, Marcelo Novo, Karin Center, 8 Church Street, corner of Calhoun and May 6 - "WOKE: Rattling Bones, Conversations, Redux Contemporary Art Center, featuring Olah, Matt Overend, Rick Rhodes, Ed Rice, Church Street, Bluffton. Through May 6 - Featur- Sacred Rites and Holy Places," curated by Dr. Dr. Redux Studios, 1056 King Street, Charleston. Molly B. Right, Susan Romaine, Kristi Ryba, ing Chapman “Chappy” Bailey’s plein air paint- Ade Ofunniyin, Executive Director of the Gullah Through May 19 - "The Rainbow Show: Adam Virginia Scotchie, Laura Spong, Tom Stanley, ings. Bailey’s love for the outdoors led her to plein Society and Project Director of the Gullah Society Eddy / Susan Klein / Joshua Lynn". An artist talk Christine Tedesco, Colleen Terrell, Leo Twiggs, air painting, which is all about leaving the four Sacred Burial Ground Project. Multiple commu- will be offered on May 8, begiing at 6pm. Redux Tjelda Vander Meijden, Mary Walker, Sue walls of a studio to paint or draw in the landscape. nity conversations and workshops are planned Contemporary Art Center is thrilled to present a Simons Wallace, Joe Walters, Sam Wang, Enid May 7 - June 3 - "Nature’s Elegance: National through the run of the exhibition; a complete list group exhibition highlighting the work of Charles- Williams, Manning Williams, and Paul Yanko. Parks and Beyond," featuring photography by Bill of events is available at charleston-sc.gov/citygal- ton based artists Adam Eddy, Susan Klein, and Hours: daily, 8:30am-5pm. Contact: Kathleen Bogle, Jr., who has a passion for capturing the lery. All events are open to the public and free to Joshua Lynn. "The Rainbow Show" plays on the Ellis, Director of National Communications, beauty of nature — from the crisp morning air at attend. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat.-Sun., thematic nature of the color spectrum as repre- MUSC, at 843/792.5602 or e-mail at (ellisk@ sunrise, the quiet marsh, fog on the water, hills, noon-5pm. Contact: 843/958-6484 or (http://city- sented in three individual practices. The symbol musc.edu). trails, mountain peaks or canyon walls — through galleryatwaterfrontpark.com/). of a rainbow, and its associated connotations, the lens of his camera. A reception will be held on is presented in varying forms throughout the May 13, from 3-5pm. Ongoing - Featuring works exhibition, allowing the viewer to freely connect in a variety of mediums by over 100 area artists, with the beauty and playfulness of this iconic continued on Page 42 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 41 Director by e-mail at ([email protected]) or First Thursday Art Walk. Baba Seitu Amenwahsu call 803/777-5752. is a BA AKHU Mystic (Baba), visual artist, spiritu- al/holistic healer and International Representative SC Institutional Galleries Richland County Public Library, 1431 As- of BA AKHU MYSTICAL HEALING MOVEMENT, continued from Page 41 sembly St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring 20 an Autonomous and Independent Spiritual pieces of public art on permanent display. Hours: Institution in Columbia, South Carolina. Hours: Columbia Area Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 2-6pm. Tue.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 803/609-3479 or Contact: 803/988-0886 or at (www.richland.lib. at (www.tappsartscenter.com). sc.us). ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Columbia area 701 Center for Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley Best Mattress, 2930 Devine Street, Columbia. St., Columbia. Main Gallery, May 10 - June 24 - Through May 2 - "37th Spring Juried Exhibit of "SC.Fellows Part II". In 2017, the South Carolina the Trenholm Artists Guild". Greenville mixed Arts Commission (SCAC) celebrated its 50th media artist Nathan Bertling will judge the anniversary. As part of the celebration, the SCAC show. The show will include approximately sixty organized a series of exhibitions of artists who two- and three-dimensional art pieces created have been selected as the prestigious SCAC by many renowned midlands-area artists. More Fellows in the Visual Arts. These showings will be information on TAG can be found at its website presented in museums and galleries throughout at (www.TrenholmArtistsGuild.org). Hours: View of shoppers at Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor South Carolina. 701 CCA has been designated Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Con- Show at Marion Square Park Jane Peterson (American, 1876–1965) “Piazza as the anchor venue. A reception will be held tact: 803/779-2408. San Marco, View from under the Colonnade”, on May 10, from 7-9pm. West side of the 701 Marion Square, Calhoun Street between Venice, n.d., Oil on canvas, 24 1/2x 40 1/4 in., Whaley building, Ongoing - "Herb Parker: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Meeting and King Streets, Charleston. May Hirschi & Adler, Private Collection. Olympia Dialogue," featuring an outdoor, archi- 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. Ongoing - Fea- 25 - June 11 - "Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Ex- Columbia Museum of Art, Main & Hampton tectural installation by Charleston, SC, artist Herb turing works by local artists throughout the hibition," now in its 39th year presents the work Streets, Columbia. May 13 - July 22 - "Jane Parker. His architectural structure is 10 feet tall, convention center, including works by Mike Wil- of more than 70 fine art artists in a free open Peterson: At Home and Abroad." Peterson is the 34 feet long and 18 feet wide and made of rebar, liams, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski, Tyrone Geter, air venue the entire family can enjoy at Marion quintessential American impressionist — well- oat straw, jute, bamboo, reed and mulch. Parker Peter Lenzo, Jamie Davis, Tom Lockart & Mark Square. South Carolina’s premier artists set up schooled in her craft and well-traveled, open to created the work during his May residency at 701 Woodham, Angela Bradburn, Virginia Scotchie, their ‘art camp’ for 17 days during the Spoleto/ the possibilities of a changing world. Her work CCA with several volunteer assistants. "Olympia Denise Dent, Sue Grier, Brian Rego, Heather Piccolo Spoleto arts festival. Visitors have reveals the vibrancy of the early 20th century and Dialogue" is 701 CCA’s first commissioned public LaHaise, Howard Hunt, Robert Campbell, a unique opportunity to watch daily painting mirrors the concerns of a rapidly changing art art work. Hours: Wed., 11am-8pm; Thur.-Sat., Ernest Lee, David J.P. Hooker, Ralph Waldrop, demonstrations and to personally connect with world. Peterson explored the innovative painting 11am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 803/238- Elena Madden, Debbie Martin, Blue Sky, Laura the artists who are on site for the exhibitions techniques of her time, and her style moved 2351 or at (www.701cca.org). Spong, Jean McWhorter, Claire Farrell, Justin duration. Sponsored by the City of Charleston from impressionist to fauvist, from realism to a Guy, and Jonathan Green. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Office of Cultural Affairs. There are daily art modernist abstraction. The variety of works in SC State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia. 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 1-5pm. demonstrations at 11am and 2:30pm. Hours: this exhibition demonstrates Peterson’s artistic Ongoing - "Eclipsing 50: The SC State Art Col- Contact: 803/545-01181. Mon.-Thur., 10am-5pm & Fri.-Sun., 10am-6- journey along with a glimpse of her private life. lection 1967 – 2017." This new exhibition features pm. Contact: Call the Office of Cultural Affairs With photographs and archives, we get a sense artwork collected from 1967 – 2017 and high- Land Bank Lofts Gallery, Federal Land Bank at 843/724-7305 or visit (www.piccolospoleto. of the independent woman, artist, and traveler lights the breadth and depth of work produced by Building, 1401 Hampton Street, Columbia. com). whose works are displayed in museums around artists in our state. Established in 1967 as one Ongoing - Land Bank Lofts Gallery is growing the world. This exhibition has been organized of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s first as a large-scale center for exhibiting home- The Charleston Night Market, located be- by the Mattatuck Museum. Galleries 5 & 6, programs, the State Art Collection now includes grown original art. In 2016, the South Carolina tween Church and East Bay streets in the heart Ongoing - "Modern & Contemporary Art from 493 works in a variety of styles and media from Artists group set out to create a gallery in the of The Charleston CIty Market, Charleston. the Collection". Celebrating some of the CMA’s 287 artists. This exhibit includes over 80 pieces historic building constructed in 1924. Home Fri. & Sat. evenings from 6:30-10:30 - The greatest hits, this exhibition features over 30 from the collection and centers on the spirit of to the famous "Tunnel Vision" & "Haystacks" Night Market is and provides world class shop- paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures dynamism and leaps of artistic faith revealed in murals, the as it was originally known has been ping along with nightly entertainment. These from the Museum’s collection that have not been this unique cultural document of South Carolina’s completely transformed into a modern master- newest members now join a veteran group of on view recently. It offers the visitor experiences changing art landscape. Featured artists include: piece for today’s lifestyle. Hours: call for hours. established artisans whose locally-made prod- both serious and sensual and is designed to both Jasper Johns, Linda McCune, Robert Courtright, Contact: call 803/828-7790 or South Carolina ucts have earned the Night Market a sterling entertain and enlighten. Notable works included Mary Jackson, Mike Williams, Jorge Otero, Bing Artists by calling 803/602-4814 or at (http:// reputation for producing the finest handmade are by Jasper Johns, Howard Thomas, Sally Jian Zhang, James Busby, and many more! www.southcarolinaartists.com). products available anywhere in the Charleston Mann and Edward Ruscha, whose famous image Ongoing - “ART: A Collection of Collections.” The area. Contact: 843/327-5976 or e-mail to (chas- of the Hollywood Hills (on view) has become a SC State Museum is home to over 4,000 works Due West [email protected]). staple of the art world. Ray Taylor Fair Gallery, of art, hand-made objects and various collections Ongoing - Featuring a new and permanent within its collection. Many of these pieces have Bowie Arts Center, Bonner St., Erskine College, The Old Slave Mart Museum, 6 Chalmers installation of its ancient art collection. The instal- never been on display in the museum. ART: A Due West. Ongoing - Permanent Collections, Street, Charleston. Ongoing - The Museum lation includes approximately 50 objects that Collection of Collections will highlight some of 19th c. furniture, cut-glass, clocks and decorative recounts the story of Charleston's role in this introduce the major ancient civilizations from the these one-of-a-kind collections within the muse- arts. Also, 19th & early 20th c. music boxes & inter-state slave trade by focusing on the his- Mediterranean and Near East. Examples of the um’s entire collection. Guests will get to explore mechanical musical instruments. Hours: M-Th, tory of this particular building and site and the earliest form of writing from 12th century B.C. works of fine, folk and decorative art made by 1-4:30pm or by appt. Contact: 864/379-8867. slave sales that occurred here. Hours: Mon.- Mesopotamia, are shown next to Egyptian scar- South Carolina artists that are being grouped into Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: The Office of Cultural abs and Greek painted vessels. The world of the collections within the exhibit based on medium, Edgefield Affairs at 843/958-6467 or at (http://www. ancient Romans is represented by 2nd century subject or artist. This exhibit will showcase rarely charlestonarts.sc/). glass and bronze items and portrait sculpture. seen artwork by South Carolina artists, enhanced Edgefield County, May 5 & 6 - "2018 Heritage Many of these works have not been seen since by the fascinating stories of their inception and Trail Pottery Tour and Sale," featuring potters Wragg Square Park, Charlotte and Meeting the Museum moved to its location on Main Street why they belong with other works of art to give from Edgefield Area Clay Guild. Studios on the Streets, Charleston. May 25 - 28 - "2018 Pic- in 1998. The collection has grown over the last us a new look at South Carolina and its visual tour include Phoenix Factory’s Old Edgefield colo Spoleto Crafts Exhibition," presented by several years with the donation of 12 fine Roman culture. 4th Floor, beginning on May 19 - "Fill Pottery, Edgefield Clay Studio, PKPottery and City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. The sculptures in 2002 from Pennsylvania collector in the Gap," lets visitors discover items recently Edgefield Clay Works. The tour will be held event features some of the best craft artists Dr. Robert Y. Turner. Admission: Yes, but there acquired by the museum within the last five years on Saturday, May 5th, from 10am to 5pm and from thoughout the Southeast. Hours: May is no admission charge on Sun. Hours: Tue.-Fri., and learn about the process curators us to collect on Sunday, May 6th, from noon. to 5pm. The 25, 10am –5pm; May 26, 10am –6pm; May 11am-5pm; first Fri., till 8pm; Sat., 10am-5pm & them, which includes artwork by Tarleton Black- Groundhog kiln, located on Crest Road, will be 27, 10am –6pm; May 28, 10am-5pm. Contact: Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 803/799-2810 or at well, Catawba Indian pottery and a first genera- fired the week of the tour, opening Saturday call 843/724-7305, e-mail to (CulturalAffairs@ (www.columbiamuseum.org). tion Fender Stratocaster guitar. The Crescent morning at 9am. For more information and a map Charleston-sc.gov) or visit (www.piccolospo- Café, second floor mezzanine of the Museum. to the various sites, please visit us on Facebook leto.com). McKissick Museum, University of South The house menu offers a variety of baked goods, at Heritage Trail Pottery Tour and Sale. Carolina, USC Horseshoe, Columbia. 2nd floor, juices, coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Lunchtime Clemson Area North Gallery, Through June 2 - "Nostalgia offerings include deli sandwiches and alternat- Elloree for Nature: Democratizing Decorative Arts". ing daily soups, as well as grilled chicken salads The ARTS Center, 212 Butler St., Clemson. By the late nineteenth century industrialization and sandwiches. And let’s not forget the house Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Mu- Ongoing - Featuring works by local and region- had transformed Western society. Dominating specialty: spectacular fudge, handmade on-site. seum, 2714 Cleveland Street, Elloree. Ongo- al artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-5pm & Fri., cities were machine-filled factories and buildings Museum Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm ; Sun.,1- ing - Stroll Cleveland Street as it appeared in 10am-2pm. Contact: 864/633-5051 or at (www. constructed in Revivalist architectural styles. Ur- 5pm. Admission: Yes. Contact: call 803/898-4921 1900 and delight in the recreated stores, bank explorearts.org). banization had taken hold creating a great divide or at (http://scmuseum.org/). and hotel; Explore the train station, logging and between artists/designers and end products. butchering areas; Visit Snider Cabin, birthplace ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Clemson Individuals looking to resist the Machine Age of William J. Snider, founder of Elloree; Learn Madren Conference Center, Clemson Univer- created their own artistic movements, specifically about tenant farming and meet midwife Mary Ella sity, Clemson. Ongoing - Featuring wood and the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau. Jones who was responsible for delivering many steel bird carvings by Grainger McKoy. Hours: What these styles had is common was the goal Elloree babies; Take a rest in the two-seater regular building hours. Contact: Peter Kent at of reviving the applied arts and making them outhouse; Explore a plantation gin house with 864/656-0382 or e-mail at (peter.kent@clem- affordable to the general public. This exhibition its original gin, cotton press, and mechanicals; sonews.clemson.edu). will feature examples of decorative art glass and Learn how cotton is grown, picked and ginned pottery, representing the two aforementioned art today; See the variety of horse-drawn plows, The Fran Hanson Discovery Center, South movements, from the William S. Belser and Rich- planters and cultivators that farmers used to work Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson University, ard D. Mandell Collections at McKissick Museum. their land; Meet Ruby Doo and learn about the Clemson. Featured Artists Gallery, Ongo- Objects representing important individual artisans history of mules and the vital role they played in ing - Featuring works by Nancy Basket, Sue and reputable companies such as Emile Galle,ˊ southern agriculture; and Visit the upstairs gallery Figliola, Sue Grier, Sandy King, Jo Ann Taylor Reneˊ Lalique, Tiffany Studios, and Rookwood for the latest show featuring work by local and and Phil Garrett, on a rotating basis. Elizabeth Pottery are included. Ongoing - "Highlights regional South Carolina artists, a baseball exhibit, Belser Fuller Gallery, Ongoing - This collec- from the Permanent Collections of McKissick a postcard exhibit or any of a variety of chang- tion of watercolors, mixed media and pen & ink Museum". Permanent - "Baruch Silver Collec- ing exhibits. Admission: Yes. Hours: Wed.-Sat., drawings was generously donated by a dear tion," a collection of the Baruch family silver. And, 10am-5pm. Contact: 803-897-2225 or at (http:// friend of the SC Botanical Garden, Elizabeth "Natural Curiosity: USC and the Evolution of www.elloreemuseum.org). Belser Fuller. This incredible collection ranges Scientific Inquiry into the Natural World". Hours: from 1947 to 1992. New pieces have been added Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm & Sat., 11am-3pm. Con- Florence this year in celebration of Belser's 97th birthday. tact: 803/777-7251 or at (http://artsandsciences. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Closed University sc.edu/mcks/). Florence County Museum, 111 West Cheves Holidays and Home Football Game Saturdays. Work by Baba Seitu Amenwahsu Street, across the street from the Francis Marion Contact: 864/656-3405 or at (www.clemson.edu/ McMaster Gallery, room 119, basement level, University Performing Arts Center, Florence. scbg/). McMaster Building, 1615 Senate Street, Universi- Tapp's Art Center, 1644 Main Street, Columbia. Special Exhibits Gallery, Through July 22 ty of South Carolina, corner of Pickens & Senate May 3 - 28 - "BA AKHU: A New Vision," the theme - "Women Artists of Black Mountain College Streets, Columbia. Through May 4 - Featuring of the art work produced by Columbia’s own, Exhibit". North Carolina’s Black Mountain College works by James Berry. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-4- Baba Seitu Amenwahsu. A reception will be held was an experimental and progressive landmark :30pm. Contact: Shannon Rae Lindsey, Gallery on May 3, beginning at 6pm, during Columbia's continued on Page 43 Page 42 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents us are of nature. All life is either born, hatched Uptown Greenwood Market, 220 Maxwell Ave., or sprouted. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sun., Greenwood. June 1 - 2, 2018, from 9am-6pm 1-5pm. Contact: call 864/271-0679 or e-mail to - "SC Festival of Flowers Arts and Crafts Show". SC Institutional Galleries ([email protected]). Over 30 crafters are expected to participate of- continued from Page 42 fering artwork, yard art, handmade jewelry, and Thompson Gallery, Thomas Anderson Roe Art more. This event is an original event to the Fes- in American art. Its founders and faculty were and intertwined. Referencing medical illustra- Building, Furman University, Greenville. Through tival, and the new location is expected to attract among the most memorable men in 20th century tions, industrial systems and topographical May 3 - "Disappointing Episodes," featuring quality vendors and exhibitors. Contact: (www. art history: Josef Albers, Robert Rauchenberg, maps, Thum playfully creates her own imagery works by 15 Furman University graduating scfestivalofflowers.org). Buckminster Fuller, Willem de Kooning, Philip to portray the fascinating inter-workings of our seniors. The artists will display a variety of medi- Cage, Merce Cunningham. But what about bodies. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Contact: ums: painting, print making, ceramics, photogra- Hartsville the women? Using twenty-seven artworks in a visit (www.clemson.edu/cva/cva-greenville). phy, film, textiles and sculpture. Many works will broad range of media, including painting, textiles, be available for sale. May 8 - June 15 - "Surviv- Black Creek Arts Center, 116 West College sculpture, ceramics, and photography, this exhibit Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 25 ing War is Hell: Healing the Emotional Traumas Ave., Hartsville. Jean & James Fort Gallery, explores the unhailed role of women artists at Draper Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Home to of War Through Art," featuring works by South May 10 - 25 - “Black Creek Watercolor Artists”. Black Mountain, whose own legacies often 16 studio artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Carolina native son and US Army combat veteran Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional remain eclipsed by their male contemporaries. Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: call 864/735-3948 or Brad Carraway, presented by the Furman De- artists. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 10am-1pm and 2-5pm; Community Gallery, Through Sept. 23 - "Print at (www.artcentergreenville.org). partment of Art. It features work inspired by the Fri., 10am-2pm and 1st Sat. of the month Detectives," an interactive exhibit for children and artist’s struggle with combat-related Post-Trau- 10am-1pm. Contact: 843/332-6234 or at (www. families, explores the wide variety of printmak- Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 matic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and his desire to blackcreekarts.org). ing processes exhibited throughout the Florence College Street, Greenville. Through Sept. 16 help others who are dealing with the condition. A County Museum, along with tools and techniques - "Impressionism and the South." On April 15, reception and talk with the artist is set for Friday, Hartsville Museum and Sculpture Courtyard, used in each. Visitors will search for clues as they 1874, in an act of defiance against the official May 18, 6-7:30pm in the Roe Art Building. Hours: 222 North Fifth Street, corner of Fifth Street and learn about relief printing, intaglio printing, lithog- French government-sanctioned Salon exhibi- M-F, 9am-5pm. Contact: 864/294-2074. Home Avenue, Hartsville. W. Reaves McCall raphy, and serigraphy. Become a Print Detective tions, thirty self-proclaimed Independent artists Gallery, Extended Through May 16 - Featur- with our interactive FCM Detective Kit. Search opened an exhibition at photographer Nadar’s ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Greenville ing artwork by students from The South Carolina the museum for clues with activities to help en- vacated Paris studio. Shortly after, a satirical Centre Stage Theatre Gallery, 501 River Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics gage with prints throughout the museum. Make review that mocked Claude Monet’s Impres- Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring works (GSSM). The exhibit is being shown in conjunc- prints at home with a free take-away packet for sion, Sunrise gave the movement its name. Im- by visual art members of MAC. Exhibits are of- tion with the National Youth Art Month, which visitors with simple tools and instructions. Ongo- pressionism was the first bombshell launched fered in collaboration with the Metropolitan Arts takes place annually in March. Participating stu- ing - This exhibit introduces visitors to the history against academic tradition. The movement de- Council. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 2-6pm & 2 hr. prior dents include: Michelle Adamson, Shayla Carney, of the museum and its formative collections. This fined light as color, becoming the first modern to shows. Contact: MAC at 864/467-3132 or at Brianna Fuller, Anna Hewitt, Catlyn Johnson, gallery also exhibits the histories and diversity of language of paint. Sun-drenched and sponta- (www.greenvillearts.com). Mackenzie Meadows, Jay Medina, Katherine the City of Florence, and the incorporated munici- neous, this selection of American Impressionist Porter, Emma Schreiner, Reed Studer, Dejan- palities of Florence County. Additionally, the Com- paintings from the GCMA permanent collec- Whole Foods Market, café area, 1140 Wood- nay Williams, Thomas Richburg, Nghia Nguyen, munity Gallery communicates the lives, stories tion invites viewers to consider the ideas and ruff Rd., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring rotat- Abigail Evans, Jenny Schaffer, Elizabeth Colmer, and accomplishments of significant past and techniques that opened the door to modern ing exhibits of works by members of Upstate and Kathleen Tatusko. Ongoing - Housed in a present citizens of Florence County and mem- visual expression. Through Sept. 16 - "Sidney Visual Arts (changing every 60 days). Hours: 1930’s Post Office Building, the museum has bers of it’s communities. This gallery is one of two Dickinson: A Connecticut Yankee in King Cot- Mon.-Thur., 8am-9pm; Fri. & Sat., 8am-10pm kept many of the unique architectural features of permanent exhibit spaces designed by award ton’s Court." Sidney Dickinson (1890 – 1980) & Sun., 9am-9pm. Contact: 864/232-4433 or at the building. The skylight, original to the building, winning exhibit design firm, HaleySharpe Design. studied with William Merritt Chase and George (www.upstatevisualarts.org). has been retrofitted with stained glass panels de- Pee Dee History Gallery, Ongoing - This is the Bridgman at the Art Students League, where he picting the flora and fauna significant to the area. largest gallery space in the facility, comprising later taught for more than twenty-five years. He Greenwood The Sculpture Courtyard added in 2000 features 3,300 sq. ft. of exhibit space. This permanent col- exhibited extensively throughout the Northeast many different types of sculpture. The Showcase lections gallery occupies the entire second floor, and was an active member of the National Gallery presents special exhibits focusing on east wing of the building. Artifacts are supported Academy of Design, serving as a jury member history, the arts or present day events. Hours: by historical images and narrative interpretation, for a number of years before becoming a full Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm (closed from noon-1pm on giving a comprehensive introduction to the Pee Academician in 1927. Dickinson occasionally Fri.) and Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 843/383-3005 Dee region from prehistory to the present. This visited Calhoun, Alabama, where his parents or at (www.hartsvillemuseum.org). gallery is one of two permanent exhibit spaces worked with his maternal aunt, Charlotte Thorn, designed by award winning exhibit design firm, at the Calhoun Colored School. With guidance Hilton Head Island Area HaleySharpe Design. Waters Gallery, Through from Booker T. Washington, Thorn established July 13 - "In Absentia," featuring work sby the Calhoun Colored School in 1892. Ongo- Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, at the Arts Fayetteville, NC, artist Austin Sheppard, whos ing - "South Carolina Icons". Consider the work Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove exhibition is presented by the Florence Regional of three African-American artists from South Lane, Hilton Head Island. May 1 - 26 - "Sharing Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Florence Carolina, David Drake, William H. Johnson, the Spotlight, Paintings by Nancy Vineburgh & County Museum, as the third annual ArtFields and Merton Simpson. Their work echoes the One of the major Topiaries on view Joan Moreau McKeever. Both artists are from Solo Exhibition Award. Admission: Free. Hours: stories of slavery, the struggle for equality, and Connecticut and now live in Belfair, but each Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 2-5pm. Contact: the Civil rights movement. Admission: Free. Landscaped areas in Uptown Greenwood, traveled entirely different roads to becoming 843/676-1200 or visit (www.flocomuseum.org). Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 1-5pm. June 1 - 6. 2018 - "Signature Topiaries". artists. This show will encompass their shared Contact: 864/271-7570 or at (www.gcma.org). When it comes to flowers, everyone loves the love for the Lowcountry, along with paintings Gaffney topiaries—from the majestic elephant to the that divulge to the viewer the different times Lipscomb Gallery, South Carolina Governor’s dabbling ducks to the Safari Jeep. You will be and places that they each hold dear. Hours: School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 Uni- astonished to see the variety of sculpture sizes, Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 843/681-5060 versity St., Greenville. Ongoing - We feature plants, colors and textures. In all, 46 unique or at (www.artleaguehhi.org). several exhibitions throughout each year - our “living” creations are uniquely set in landscaped own students and faculty, plus many guest art- areas in Uptown Greenwood during the 51st Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Gallery, ists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Visitors are Anniversary of the SC Festival of Flowers. Coastal Discovery Museum, at Honey Horn, asked to sign in at the Administration Building’s Contact: (www.scfestivalofflowers.org). off Highway 278, across from Gumtree Road, front desk before entering campus. Contact: Hilton Head Island. May 1 - June 30 - "A Sense 864/282-3777. Throughout Downtown Greenwood, June of Place," featuring works by members of the 1 - 3, 2018 - "51st South Carolina Festival of Camera Club of Hilton Head. A reception will be Metropolitan Arts Council Gallery, 16 Augus- Flowers". We kick off the 51st SC Festival of held on May 9, from 5-7pm. The two organiza- ta Street, Greenville. Through June 1 - "One- Flowers with highly entertaining and fun-filled tions created an exhibit that focuses directly Stop Open Studios Retrospective". This exhibit events for all ages during our main weekend. on the people, places, and things that make Work by Doris Turner features the works of over 95 local artists who We invite you to stroll among our larger than our Lowcountry region unique and beloved by have participated in the fall Greenville Open life, “living” topiary sculptures spread through- residents and visitors alike. The exhibit includes Cherokee Alliance of Visual Artists Gal- Studios event between 2002 - 2017. Each artist out the Uptown Greenwood square. Then come over 80 images from 31 different photogra- lery, 210 West Frederick Street, located in the is invited to submit a 12 x 12 (x12) inch piece browse and shop our arts and crafts show, take phers. Ongoing - This beautiful 69-acre site former Old Post Office building one street over to the exhibit which runs in conjunction with in various performances, experience our Wine will serve as the Museum's base for programs from the Main Street with the City of Gaffney Artisphere, Greenville’s premier art festival, and Walk, join in our 5K run/walk, engage in Kidfest highlighting the cultural heritage and natural Visitors Center, Gaffney. Through May 23 - allows for greater exposure and awareness of and tour exquisite home gardens. And that is history of the Lowcountry. And, it will provide "The Susanne Floyd Gunter Art Collection," Greenville-are visual artists. Come see these just the beginning. See it all here and join us! a signature venue for community events for presented by the Cherokee Alliance of Visual works during Artisphere weekend, May 12, from Contact: (www.scfestivalofflowers.org). people of all ages.The opening includes the Artists (CAVA).The gallery features a selection 10am-6pm and May 13, from noon-6pm. Ongo- renovation of a 6,000 sq. foot former hunting of art works from the Susanne Floyd Gunter ing - Featuring works by Greenville area artists. Arts Center of Greenwood, at the Federal retreat, renamed the "Discovery House," con- Collection. From a collection of over 200 works, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 864/467- Building, 120 Main Street, Greenwood. Recep- taining the Museum's new interactive exhibits, Gunter plans to exhibit approximately 30 3132, or at (www.greenvillearts.com). tion Hall, May 23 - June 8 - "South Carolina temporary gallery space and community meet- pieces. Her collected art works are representa- Festival of Flowers Juried Youth Art Show," ing rooms. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-4:30pm & tive of artists throughout the Upstate region and Museum & Gallery, Bob Jones University, presented by the Arts Council of Greenwood Sun., 11am-3pm. Contact: 843-689-6767 ext. the State of South Carolina. Ongoing - Featur- Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville. Ongoing County, featuring works by regional youth art- 224 or at (www.coastaldiscovery.org). ing works in a varierty of media by Cherokee - "Likely and Unlikely Pairings," featuring a fasci- ists (K-12). Main Gallery, June 1 - 23 - "51st County artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & nating juxtaposition of art and mundane objects Anniversary SC Festival of Flowers Juried Lancaster Sat., 9am-1pm. Contact: 864-489-9119 or 864- revealing a variety of viewpoints. Through this Art Show," presented by the Arts Council of 489-9817. special comparative display, the unique presenta- Greenwood County in partnership with the SC Throughout downtown Lancaster, May 18, tion serves as an engaging tool for all viewers Festival of Flowers. The exhibit celebrates it’s from 6:15-10:30pm & May 19, 2016, from Greenville interested in understanding the many facets of 12th year in The Arts Center’s main gallery in 9:15am-10pm - "Ninth Annual Red Rose Festi- art, culture, and thought. Ongoing - Permanent 2018 and will feature work from artists all over val". Look for this award-winning event to deliver Downtown Greenville - "First Fridays," exhibition of the finest collection of religious art in South Carolina and divisions of the south- another great weekend of live music, arts and featuring a gallery crawl presented on the first America, including works by Rubens, Botticelli, east. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and crafts, children’s games and rides, dog show, Fri, of the month from 6-9pm. Visit galleries and Van Dyck. Offering visitors a 60-minute regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & car show, and (best of all) free admission. This throughout the downtown area. For info: (www. audio-guided tour of over 40 favored works for a Sat., 9:30am-1:30pm. Contact: Anne Craig or year’s music line-up offers something for every fristfridaysonline.com). modest fee. Hours: Tue.-Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: Jennifer Smith at 864/388-7800 or at taste – from Southern Rock and Beach Music to 864/242-5100, Ext. 1050 or at (www.bjumg.org). (www.emeraldtriangle.us/arts-center). Soul and the Best of the ‘90’s. Those who love Clemson University’s Center for Visual original works of art will find artists and craftsmen Arts - Greenville, 5th Floor, ONE Building, RIVERWORKS Gallery, Suite 202, Art Cross- ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Greenwood lining the downtown streets, offering a myriad 1 North Main Street, Greenville. Through ing on the Reedy River in downtown Greenville. Think Tank on Main, 206 1/2 Main Street, of works handcrafted in the Carolinas. At the June 4 - "Supersystems," featuring works by Through May 26 - "Walk Remembered," an Greenwood. June 1 - 2, from 10am-6pm - "SC Historic Springs House, visitors will find the "Red Kathleen Thum. The drawings and paintings of installation of white work by Alice Ballard. A Festival of Flowers Juried Photography Exhibit Rose Photography Exhibit", an annual contest Kathleen Thum’s exhibition are a hybrid of vari- reception will be held on May 4, from 6-9pm. and Contest," featuring photos by youth and adult hosted by Lancaster County Council of the Arts. ous human physiological systems, which are Nature conjures images of the power of fecundity, photographers from the area. Contact: (www. Make plans now to come to See Lancaster, SC, depicted through abstract networks of forms, the quiet of meditation, and the sensuousness scfestivalofflowers.org). with your friends and family to start your summer shapes, lines, marks and color. Like our internal of form. Though nature is often equated with season with downtown festivities and fun. For anatomy, the structures in these works are vastness, the ocean or the Blue Ridge on a drive more information, e-mail Joe Timmons, Festival layered, linear, flowing, clustered, open, dense to Asheville, we overlook the magic that each of continued on Page 44 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 43 Waccamaw Riverkeeper program of Winyah was selected from a total of 85 entries by artists Rivers Foundation,” says Reggie Daves, board from 11 cities across the state. The selection member for the Winyah Rivers Foundation. May was made by a review panel. Hours: May 3 & SC Institutional Galleries 29 - Sept. 2 - "The Water’s Fine". This summer, 4, 10am-5pm; May 5-& 6, 11am-5pm; and May continued from Page 43 the Art Museum presents “The Water’s Fine”, a 7 - 30, Tue,-Fri., noon-5pm; Wed., 11am-5pm & group exhibition of five exceptional contemporary Thur., 11am-7pm. Contact: 843/740-5854, or at Manager, at ([email protected]), McCormick artists working in black-and-white photography (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts- visit (www.lancastercitysc.com) or call 803/289- and hyper-realistic painting, all who depict people and-Culture.aspx) or 1498. The MACK, McCormick Arts Council Gallery, 115 in - or contemplating getting in - water. Partici- (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). Main Street, located in the historic Keturah Hotel, pating artists include painter Samantha French The Springs House, Lancaster County Council McCormick. Ongoing, The Artisans Gallery (Brooklyn, NY), photographer Carl Kerridge North Charleston Performing Arts Center & of Arts, 201 West Gay Street, former City Hall, Shop at the MACK - Featuring works of over 30 (Myrtle Beach, SC), photographer Wayne Levin Convention Center Complex, hallways and Lancaster. Through May 3 - Featuring an exhibit artisans including paintings, pottery, jewelry, jack- (Honolulu, HI), painter Matt Story (New York, NY) various rooms, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North of works by Lancaster native and fine artist, ets, gourds, woodworking, textiles, soaps and and painter Charles Williams (Charlotte, NC). Charleston. Exhibit Hall B, May 5 & 6, 11am- Dr. Luther Williams. There are over 30 works more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 1-4pm. 5pm - "2018 Tri-County Youth Art Exhibition". on display featuring beautiful oil paintings of 864/852-3216 or at (http://mccormickarts.org/). Contact: 843/238-2510 or at (www.myrtlebeacha- Winners acknowledged during the Arts Fest nature, animals, relatives and much more. Hours: rtmuseum.org). Expo at the Youth Art Reception at 4:30pm Mon.-Thur., 8am-5pm; Fri., 8am-3pm; or by appt. Mount Pleasant on Sun., May 6. Public and private schools, Contact: 803/285-7451 or at (www.lccarts.net). Seacoast Artists Gallery, located at The Market as well as individual students in Charleston, Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, Mount Common, 3032 Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach. On- Dorchester, and Berkeley counties will display Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry going - features the works of over 70 local artists works in a variety of subjects and media. Rib- M. Hallman, Jr. Blvd., under the bridge, Mount of the Seacoast Artists Guild of South Carolina, bons/prizes will be awarded in grades 1-5 by Pleasant. Ongoing - The pavilion is a tribute a nonprofit visual arts organization dedicated to by local artist and retired educator Muriel Lan- to the generations of men and women who advancing excellence in the visual arts through ciault. Ribbons/prizes will be awarded in grades have carried on this African tradition for more teaching, exhibits, workshops and special events. 6-12 by the City of North Charleston’s 2017/18 than three centuries. Kiosks and panels tell the Guild membership benefits include monthly Artist-in-Residence Camela Guevara. Contact: history of this unique craft, and the open-air meetings, programs & presentations; and oppor- 843/740-5854 or visit facility provides a venue for local basketmak- tunities to participate in Spring & Fall Art Shows (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). ers to display and sell their wares. Hours: daily, and Web Gallery. Artwork includes oil, acrylic, 9am-5pm. Contact: 800/774-0006 or at (www. watercolor, fiber art, mixed media, clay, metal townofmountpleasant.com). engraved jewelry, sculpture, assemblage, and fine art photography. Art classes and workshops Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand offered. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 843.232.7009, e-mail at Chapin Park, 1400 Kings Hwy and 16th Ave. N., ([email protected]) or at Myrtle Beach. June 23 and 24, and Nov. 10 and (www.seacoastartistsguild.com). Work by Jessica Clark 11. 2018 - "46th Annual Art in the Park - Show & Sale," sponsored by Waccamaw Arts and Crafts North Charleston USC Lancaster Native American Studies Cen- Guild. We will have over 60 artists from the East ter, 119 South Main Street, Lancaster. 5 Points Coast, as far away as TN, with about 20 of those Locations throughout North Charleston, Gallery, Through Aug. 31 - "Tradition, Family, artists from our local area. Typical art will include May 2 - 6 - "2018 North Charleston Arts Fest," & Pop Culture: The Artwork of Jessica Clark and paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, a five-day celebration of the arts offers some- Tom Farris". Lumbee artist Jessica Clark and fabric, glass, metal, pottery, leather and stone. thing for everyone. Now entering its 36th year, Otoe-Missouria-Cherokee artist Tom Farris offer Free admission. Child and Pet Friendly! For info the five day event has matured into one of the their contemporary, artistic perspectives of issues call JoAnne Utterback, 843/446-3830 or at most comprehensive arts festival in the state, facing Native Americans today in this new exhibit. (www.artsyparksy.com). drawing thousands of residents and visitors The exhibit features several new paintings and Work by Nancy Waterhouse, part of Palmetto to experience the talents of national, regional, Hands Exhibit and Competition mixed media pieces created especially for the Valor Memorial Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, and local artists and performers in the areas exhibit. Duke Energy Gallery, Through Feb. The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Valor of Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Crafts, North Charleston Performing Arts Center & 28, 2019 - "Kahes’vkus Tvm Vehidi: Return of the Park, at The Market Common, in Myrtle Beach. Photography, Media Arts, and Literature. Nearly Convention Center Complex, Exhibit Hall A, Pee Dee," curated by members of the Pee Dee. Oct. 6 and 7, and Nov. 3 and 4, 2018 - "Wac- 200 festival offerings are scheduled to take May 2 - 6 - "16th Annual South Carolina Palmetto A coastal tribe believed to be among some of the camaw Arts and Crafts Guild's 46th Annual Art place in a variety of venues throughout North Hands Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition." A first indigenous people to be reached by the first in the Park". We will have over 60 artists from Charleston and the surrounding area, includ- reception and awards ceremony will be held on Europeans, the Pee Dee were once a sizeable the East Coast and as far away as Tennessee ing libraries, community centers, schools, civic May 2, from 6-8pm. We are pleased to announce community whose population dwindled due to with about 20 of those artists from our local auditoriums, and parks. The Arts Festival Main the juror for this exhibition is Rachel Reese, settlement. Though they have quietly survived by area. Typical art will include paintings, wood- Event, held on Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary adapting to the settlers’ ways of life, the Pee Dee working, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, May 6, at the North Charleston Performing Art at Telfair Museums in Savannah, GA. May lately have experienced a resurgence in their metal, pottery and stone. No admission charge. Arts Center and Charleston Area Convention 3 - 6 - "2018 North Charleston Arts Fest Judged culture and identity. North Gallery, Through Child and Pet Friendly! Contact: JoAnne Ut- Center, offers free admission and parking to Fine Art Competition & Exhibition". A reception Feb. 2020 - "Share a Little of that Human Touch: terback at 843/446-3830 or more than 40 performances on four themed and awards ceremony will be held on May 2, from The Prehistory of South Carolina". Archaeological (www.artsyparksy.com). stages: General Audience, Cultural Heritage, 6-8pm. Fine artists are invited to participate in artifacts tell the story of Native Americans from Bands, and Youth Entertainment. Other fea- the annual competition & exhibition and compete the last Ice Age 19,000 years ago until European Franklin G. Burroughs • Simeon B. Chapin tures include judged fine art and photography for cash awards in five categories totaling up to contact in the 17th century. Hands on opportuni- Art Museum, 3100 South Ocean Blvd., beside exhibits; the "17th annual South Carolina $6,350. Categories include acrylic, oil, drawing, ties for children of all ages. D. Lindsay Pettus Springmaid Beach, Myrtle Beach. Through May Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Exhibit"; youth art pastel, watercolor, printmaking, and 2-D mixed Gallery, Ongoing - "The Story of Catawba 20 - "Horry-Georgetown County High Schools and photography from Charleston, Berkeley, media. Awards will be at the sole discretion of the Pottery". This National Endowment for the Arts 19th Annual Juried Exhibition," featuring a and Dorchester county students; the Lowcoun- judge, Zinnia Willits. Willits is the Director of Col- funded exhibit traces the art, culture and history diverse array of media as well as artistic styles try Gem & Mineral Society show and sale; lections and Operations at the Gibbes Museum of Catawba pottery, the oldest Native American fills the galleries with color, life and originality - an Village Antiques & Collectibles show; children’s of Art in Charleston, SC. May 3 - 6 - "2018 North pottery tradition in the United States. Ongo- extraordinary opportunity for area high school art activities at Box City and Creation Stations; art Charleston Arts Fest Judged Photography Com- ing - The Center is 15,000 square foot facility in students to gain experience in the actual process & craft vendors, a food court, and much more. petition & Exhibition". A reception and awards historic downtown Lancaster. Guests will have of having their artwork exhibited in a professional Individual events take place throughout the ceremony will be held on May 2, from 6-8pm. the opportunity to tour the NAS Center’s gallery setting. This year, professional artists, Betsy nine days of the festival at various locations. Local photographers compete for cash awards spaces, archives, classrooms, and archaeology, Havens and James Calk of Georgetown, SC, will An exciting array of free and ticketed offer- in two categories totaling $1,450. Categories language, and audio-visual labs. Home to the judge the art. May 3 – June 10 - "Waccamaw ings include concerts; street dances; theatre include color and monochrome. Awards will be world’s largest collection of Catawba Indian pot- Arts & Crafts Guild 21st Annual Juried Art Exhibi- presentations; film screenings; art lectures, at the sole discretion of the judge, David “Sully” tery, the NAS Center will offer exhibits of regional tion". A reception and awards ceremony will be workshops, and demonstrations; an art walk; Sullivan. A native of Charleston, SC, Sullivan Native American Art, classes and programs held on May 3, from 5:30-7:30pm. The Art Muse- children’s programs; and the Grand Finale at has lived and worked in New York and California, focused on Native American history, culture, um was conceived by a small but visionary group the beautiful North Charleston Riverfront Park. and currently resides in Charleston, where he archaeology, folklore, and language. Hours: Tue., of local art enthusiasts, among them a group visit maintains a studio when not on location. Hours: Wed., Fri., & Sat., 10am-5pm; Thur., 10am-7pm; of artists formed in the late 1960s called the (www.NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com) or contact May 3 & 4, 10am-5pm and May 5 & 6, 11am-5- of Mon. by appt only. Contact: 803/313-7172 or Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild. Beginning in the the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department pm. Contact: 843/740-5854 or visit visit (http://usclancaster.sc.edu/NAS/). spring of 1969, a pattern of art exhibitions was office at 843/740-5854. (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). established that continues today. To honor the in- Laurens tegral role that the Guild played in the Museum’s The Olde Village, E. Montague Ave., off Park ALTERNATE ART SPACES - North Charleston establishment, the Museum proudly hosts the Circle, North Charleston. May 4, from 5-9pm - Greenspace in front of North Charleston The Artist’s Coop, 113 E.Laurens St., on the Guild’s annual spring juried art exhibition, which "North Charleston Arts Fest Arty Block Party," is Fire Dept., Station #6, 8100 Rivers Avenue, Historic Downtown Square., Laurens. Ongo- is now in its 21st year. A diverse array of media, a new event combining what was previously the North Charleston. May 1 - 31 - "Crossroads ing - Featuring works by over 50 cooperatiave including ceramics, collage, drawings, graphics, Arts Fest Art Walk and Arts Fest Street Dance, by Sydney Lovice," a public art installation members, including paintings, jewlery, pottery mixed media works in both two and three-dimen- held in the Olde Village area of North Charles- presented in partnership with the College of and weavings. Also art classes for children and sion, paintings, photography, sculpture, textiles ton near Park Circle. East Montague Avenue Charleston School of the Arts Sculpture Depart- adults. Hours: Tue.-Fri.,10am-5:30pm & Sat., and wood carving, all completed by local artists will be closed to vehicular traffic between Jen- ment and City of North Charleston. This piece 10am-3pm. Contact: 864/984-9359 or at (www. within the past two years, will be exhibited. This kins Avenue and Virginia Avenue. This year’s is a visual representation of the idea of choice. laurensartistscoop.org). year’s judge is professional artist Douglas Balen- Arty Block Party features live music by The Created from steel plates attached to a frame, tine of Charleston, SC. May 4 - June 10 - "2018 Zandrina Dunning Experience (Charleston, SC) the negative and positive space signifies move- Marion Winyah Riverkeepers Photo Contest Winners". and Swift Technique (Philadelphia, PA), along ment in opposing directions. One may wonder A reception and awards ceremony will be held with a variety of art-based vendors, a kid’s what life would have been like if a different Marion County Museum, 101 Wilcox Avenue, on May 4, from 5:30-7:30pm. Winyah Rivers zone with hands-on activities and inflatables, choice was made, but our chosen paths can Marion. Ongoing - Changing exhibits are Foundation’s mission is to protect, preserve, and more. Contact: North Charleston Cultural only move us in one direction: forward. Hours: displayed in two galleries downstairs. These monitor and revitalize the health of the lands and Arts Department at 843/740-5854, at (www. daylight hours. Contact: 843/740-5854, at can be local exhibits, or traveling exhibits from waters of the greater Winyah Bay watershed. As northcharleston.org) or visit (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts- the South Carolina State Museum’s collections. a member of Waterkeeper Alliance, the founda- (www.northcharlestonartsfest.com/). and-Culture) or visit The Magnolia Room of the museum is furnished tion hosts the Waccamaw Riverkeeper Program (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). with lovely antiques once used in the Aiken-Rhett and advocates for clean water and healthy com- City of North Charleston Art Gallery, North House in Charleston. These pieces were a gift munities throughout the Winyah Bay watershed, Charleston Performing Arts Center & Conven- Greenspace at intersection of East Mon- from the Charleston Museum. The upstairs gal- including the Waccamaw, Sampit, Lumber, Little tion Center Complex, common walkways, tague Avenue & Spruill Avenue, North leries feature a turn-of-the-century classroom, a PeeDee, Great PeeDee, Lynches and Black Riv- 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. May Charleston. May 1 - 31 - "Reminisce by Fatima farm room, and a variety of displays concerning ers, all of which discharge into the Winyah Bay 3 - 30 - "Month of Reflection," featuring works O. Lunsford," a public art installation presented the people and places of Marion County. Hours: estuary. Their annual photography contest is a by Hamed Mahmoodi winner of the 2018 in partnership with the College of Charleston Tues.-Fri., 9am-noon & 1-5pm. Contact: 843/423- fundraiser to help support the program’s promise North Charleston Arts Fest Design Competi- School of the Arts Sculpture Department and 8299 or at (http://www.marionsc.org/musem). to protect clean water. It also allows the Winyah tion, will display his winning design, "Atlantic City of North Charleston. The repetition of Rivers Foundation to highlight an important asset Sun", along with a new series of paintings. In shapes and lines are used in this sculpture of our area, our river sytems. “The goals of this addition, the artist received a $500 purchase to make it both dynamic and interactive. The contest are to highlight the natural beauty of award and the piece will become part of the painted surfaces cast colored shadows that the Winyah Bay watershed and to support the City’s Public Art Collection. Hamed’s design continued on Page 45 Page 44 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Palmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Ave- Johnston, Zita Mellon, Barbara Townsend, Isaiah nue, North Charleston. May 1 - 31 - "Dendrites by Zagar, and local schoolchildren. Hours: Mon.- Asa Perryman," a public art installation presented Thur., 8:30am-4:30pm & Fri., 8:30am-noon. Con- SC Institutional Galleries in partnership with the College of Charleston tact: Elizabeth Thomas at 803/536-4074 or at continued from Page 44 School of the Arts Sculpture Department and City (http://ocfac.net/). of North Charleston. Organization and chaos move as the light changes. The hues are a collection of new gouache paintings and converge to create an immersive environment. Pawleys Island, Litchfield & Murrells Inlet influenced by environmental light and adjust as sculptural fiber art pieces exploring aeronautics The space generated by this sculpture repre- the viewer walks around the structure or peers in relation to class. The artist references her sents structured madness and controlled mania. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Garden through the translucent planes. The elements Filipino-American identity and upbringing as a The 8’ by 8’ steel cube webbed in vivid colors is Drive, US 17, south of Murrells Inlet. Rainey of this composition assemble to evoke a sense military dependent in imagery evoking airports a collaboration of line and form. It illustrates the Sculpture Pavilion, Through July 29 - "Richard of the joyfulness and simplicity of youth. Hours: and airplane seating upholstery. 3rd floor, May marvelous complexity of the human mind and McDermott Miller and His Circle". Richard McDer- daylight hours. Contact: 843/740-5854, at 1 - June 22 - "Honduras: Nuestro Arte, Nuestra beckons the viewer inside. Hours: daylight hours. mott Miller (1922-2004) focused on the female (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts- Vida (Our Art, Our Life)," featuring a group Contact: 843/740-5854, at (http://www.north- figure and created scores of works from tiny to and-Culture) or visit exhibition. A reception will be held on May 3, charleston.org/Residents/Arts-and-Culture) or monumental. The exhibit features a retrospective (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). from 6-8pm. This international group exhibition visit (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). of his sculpture from 1964 to 2004. In partnership is presented as a cultural exchange to benefit with the National Sculpture Society, the exhibit Historic Reynolds Avenue Fire Station, 2006 The Honduran National School of Fine Arts Quarterman’s Lake at Buist Avenue and will also include artwork by his friends, students, Reynolds Avenue, North Charleston. May 4 (ENBA) located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Spruill Avenue, North Charleston. May 1 - 31 and those he influenced.Ongoing - "Lowcountry: - June 30 - "False Dichotomy," an immerisve Eleven Honduran artists and one local guest - "Wallowa Lake Monster by Hunter Sturgill," a Change and Continuity," a major new exhibit, tells art installation by Heather Thornton & Sage artist will present a collection of new paintings public art installation presented in partnership the story of human interaction with this land over Graham. Using a mix of traditional sculpture inspired by life in Honduras, pre-Columbian with the College of Charleston School of the Arts the centuries. It features wall size photomurals by media and donated materials, discarded items, cultural motifs, and the female form. Many of Sculpture Department and City of North Charles- SC naturalist photographer Tom Blagden, along and found objects, local artists Sage Graham the participating artists are graduates of ENBA. ton. This abstract sculpture is made of curved with a range of artifacts tracing the history of and Heather Thornton have transformed the Founded in 1940, the school is the primary metal strips carefully placed to convey a sense man's occupation of this extraordinary landscape. engine bays of a vacant fire station into an public institution of higher learning engaged in of weightlessness. The arched forms are meant General Gardens, Ongoing - One of the largest immersive art installation. Their collaboration is the education of students in the visual arts in to represent the lyrical qualities of the natural collections of outdoor sculpture in America. This inspired by the two hemispheres of the brain; the Republic of Honduras. Participating artists world and are painted with soothing greens to preeminent collection of American represen- one responsible for creativity and the other for include Victor Hugo Cruz, Fernando Venegas, emphasize this relationship. The composition of tational sculpture includes - 560 works by 240 logic. Approaching the space as two separate Tulio Reyes, Dennis Cerrato, Orlando Roque, the structure frames the landscape, connecting artists - representing such well-known artists yet connected rooms, the artists aim to explore Omar Sánchez, Ruben Salgado, Hendry Ri- viewers with the nature that surrounds them. as Charles Parks, Daniel Chester French, Carl the concepts of duality, conflict, harmony, and vera, Rigoberto Meléndez, and Wilmer Sandre, Hours: daylight hours. Contact: 843/740-5854, at Milles, August Saint-Gaudens and Anna Hyatt choice. A figure emerges from each room ap- with guest artists Patty Dimo and Kris Manning. (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts- Huntington. Hours: daily, 9:30am-5pm. Admis- pearing to approach one another and creating Ground Floor Lobby, May 1 - June 22 - "Guil- and-Culture) or visit sion: Yes. Admission to Brookgreen is good for a path of texture in their wake. These sculptural ded and Indivisible," a group art Installation (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). seven days. Contact: 843/235-6000 , 800-849- elements are accompanied by a video projec- by North Charleston Artist Guild + community 1931, or at (www.brookgreen.org). tion, creating a multi-media experience. "False members. A reception will be held on May Dichotomy" is Graham and Thornton’s first 3, from 6-8pm. This collaborative installation ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Litchfield major collaborative work. Hours: Tue., Thur., features two separate but related parts; one Gallery at Applewood House of Fri., & Sat., 11am-4pm and Wed., 11am-7pm. created by members of the North Charleston Pancakes,14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield Contact: 843/740-5854 or at Artist Guild (NCAG) and the other by commu- Beach. Ongoing - features works of accom- (www.northcharlestonartsfest.com). nity participants ranging from professional and plished local artists and photographers who are amateur artists to students, business profes- members of the Seacoast Artists Guild of South Median on International Boulevard near sionals, parents, and more. Each NCAG mem- Carolina dedicated to advancing excellence Charleston Area Convention, North Charles- ber was given a wooden board and challenged in the visual arts through teaching, exhibits, ton. May 1 - 31 - "Volution by Natalea-Rae Gib- to embellish it in their unique artistic style using workshops, art shows & sales. Hours: daily 6am bons," a public art installation presented in part- their preferred medium. The boards were then - 2pm. Contact: at (www.seacoastartistsguild. nership with the College of Charleston School assembled to create a single, linear design com). of the Arts Sculpture Department and City of titled Guilded. In turn, guild members were North Charleston. The armadillidiidae, com- asked to select participants from the community Richburg monly known as the “roly-poly,” protects itself to design boards. These boards were then as- from harm by rolling into a ball. This method of sembled to create a single, circular design titled Olde English District Visitors Center & Mar- defense is triggered by small stimuli such as Indivisible. The result is a unique “conversation” ket, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg. vibrations or pressure, and is typically effective between artists and their community, as well Ongoing - This is your one stop shop for finding against natural predators. Unfortunately, this as a vibrant, visual illustration of the impact we specialty food products, art (pottery, jewelry, etc.) defense mechanism is precisely what makes can have as individuals when we combine our and many other local, unique items from our the roly-poly so attractive to the curious hands unique personalities and perspectives. Hours: region. We also carry a variety of South Carolina of children at play. This oversized, steel arma- Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: souvenirs. Hours: daily, 9am-5pm. Contact: ture of an armadillidiidae in its most guarded 843/740-5854, at (http://www.northcharleston. 803/385-6800 or at (www.oldeenglishmarket. state is an ironic take on the armored roly-poly. org/Residents/Arts-and-Culture.aspx) or Work by Gregory Smith com). Hours: daylight hours. Contact: 843/740-5854, (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Dr., The Navy at (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/ Yard at Noisette (former Charleston Naval Base), Ridge Spring Arts-and-Culture) or visit North Charleston Fire Museum and Edu- North Charleston. May 1, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 - " (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). cational Center, 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, 13th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Ex- Art Association of Ridge Spring Gallery, Art North Charleston. Center Grounds, May 1 - 31 hibition. A reception and awards ceremoney will Center in Ridge Spring, located behind the Ridge - "Geometric Abstraction #1 by Drew Whittle," a take place on May 2, from 6-8pm, at the Charles- Spring Civic Center, 108 Maintenance Shop public art installation presented in partnership ton Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A. Hours: Circle, Ridge Spring. Ongoing - Featuring works with the College of Charleston School of the daylight hours. Contact: 843/740-5854, at (www. in a variety of media by: Ron Buttler, Sammy Arts Sculpture Department and City of North northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts-and-Culture. Clark, Christie Dunbar, Donna Minor, Joanne Charleston. Using linked steel hexagons, this aspx) or visit (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/) . Crouch, Gloria Grizzle, Donna Hatcher, Linda 7-foot tall sculpture aims to create a unique Lake, Samantha McClure, Danny O’Driscoll, sensory experience for the viewer. Geomet- Traffic Circle at Wescott Blvd. and Oak For- Gwen Power, Deborah Reeves, Mary Rogers, ric elements interact, producing a rhythmic, est Blvd., North Charleston. May 1 - 31 - "The Emily Short, Marion Webb, and Barbara Yon. organic composition with a sense of movement. Breach by Mark Rigatti," a public art installation Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: The regularity is distorted when this piece presented in partnership with the College of 803/685-5003, 803/685-5620 or at (http://sites. is seen from different perspectives. Center Charleston School of the Arts Sculpture Depart- google.com/site/artassnridgespring/Home). Lobby, May 2 - 6, 2018 - "Youth Photographic ment and City of North Charleston. This 12-foot Poster Exhibition". Seventh grade students model of a breaching sailfish is made primar- Rock Hill from Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science ily of steel, a material chosen for its ability to will display photographic posters on a variety mimic the shimmering strength of the aquatic Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock of subjects designed using Adobe Photoshop species. Inspired by the artist’s fondness for the Hill. Dalton Gallery, May 4 - June 10 - "Bryant, and created through the Yo Art! Project. Yo natural world and interest in biodiversity, this re- Burke, & Van Bork," featuring works by Keith Art, Inc. is both an in-school and after-school alistic rendering is meant to stoke the viewer’s Bryant, Kathleen Burke, and Felicia Van Bork. A mentoring program with an academic focus interest in issues relating to marine life and our reception will be held on May 17, from 5:30-7- that works to build self-esteem, job skills, and coastal environment. Hours: daylight hours. :30pm. Perimeter Gallery, May 4 - June 10 a sense of community through computer art Contact: 843/740-5854, at (http://www.north- - "Compass Prep Student Photo Exhibit". May workshops, exhibitions, and public art projects. charleston.org/Residents/Arts-and-Culture) or 14 - 20 - "QUIDA | Juvenile Art Exhibit". Hours: Work by Camela Guevara Viewing times: May 2-6, Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm, visit (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). Mon.-Thur., 9am-6pm; Fri., 9am-5pm; and on North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall & Sun., 1-5pm. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & 2nd and 4th weekends, Sat., 10am-2pm; & Sun., Lane, North Charleston. 1st & 2nd floors, May Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 843/740-5854, at (http:// Orangeburg 2-4pm. Contact: 803/ 328-2787 or at (http://www. 1 - June 22 - "12th Annual African American www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts-and- yorkcountyarts.org/). Fiber Art Exhibition: I’m NOT Every Woman, Culture) or visit I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, I’m a PHENOMENAL Woman!," featuring (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). SC State University, 287 Geathers Street, Or- The Rock Hill Pottery Center, Getty’s Art an annual juried exhibit showcases works in angeburg. Ongoing - "The Influence of James Center, 201 East Main Street, in Old Town Rock fiber created by African American artists from North Charleston Fire Museum and Edu- Brown: His Imprint on Music, Dance, Style and Hill. Ongoing - Featuring works by Bob Hasselle, throughout the US. A lecture and exhibit tour cational Center Lobby, 4975 Centre Pointe Politics". In 2008, the Stanback was selected to Christine White, Katherine Petke, Hope Fregerio, will be offered on May 3, from noon-2pm and Drive, North Charleston, May 2 - 6 - "Youth preserve the legacy of James Brown, when mu- and Brian Schauer. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm a reception will be held on May 3, from 6-8pm. Photographic Poster Exhibition," featuring seum curators were invited to Brown’s Estate in and Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: call 803/370-8109 This 12th installment challenged artists to works by seventh grade students from Jerry Beech Island, SC, to retrieve items for preser- or find then on Facebook. create a fiber work, such as an art quilt, doll, Zucker Middle School of Science who will vation. The collection boasts an impressive list wearable art piece, etc., that pays tribute to an display photographic posters on a variety of of items that capture the life and legacy of the Winthrop University Galleries, Rutledge Build- extraordinary African American woman – past subjects designed using Adobe Photoshop and ‘Hardest Working Man in Show Business.’ The ing, Winthrop University, Rock Hill. Rutledge or present, real or fictional, a public figure or created through the Yo Art! Project. Yo Art, Inc. collection features costumes, clothing, instru- Gallery, Through June 29 - "30th Annual an unsung heroine. Curated by award-winning is both an in-school and after-school mentoring ments, unpublished photographs, early cuts of Undergraduate Juried Exhibition," juried by and nationally exhibiting textile artist, Torreah program with an academic focus that works vinyl recordings, handwritten music, awards, Ashley Hawkins. Hawkins is the co-founder and “Cookie” Washington, this unique opportunity to build self-esteem, job skills, and a sense of trophies and more. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm Executive Director of Studio Two Three (S23), offers African American fiber artists a show- community through computer art workshops, or by appt. Contact: 803/536-7174 or at (http:// Richmond, Virginia’s nonprofit workspace for case to exhibit their original and innovative exhibitions, and public art projects. Hours: May www.scsu.edu/researchoutreach/ipstanback- art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: call designs executed in a variety of traditional and 2-6, Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. museumandplanetarium.aspx). 803/323-2493, e-mail Karen Derksen, Galleries non-traditional fiber techniques. 2nd floor, May Free admission and parking (does not include director, at ([email protected]) or at (www. 1 - June 22 - "CREST: Works by Camela Gue- Museum admission). Contact: 843/740-5854, at Lusty Gallery, Orangeburg County Fine Arts winthrop.edu/arts). vara". A reception will be held on May 3, from (http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Arts- Center, Edisto Memorial Gardens, 649 Riverside 6-8pm. Guevara is a contemporary textile artist, and-Culture) or visit Drive, Orangeburg. Ongoing - Featuring a per- painter, and arts educator based in Charleston, (http://northcharlestonartsfest.com/). manent display of works by Coan Culler, Pernille SC. In her exhibit, "CREST," Guevara presents Dake, Betty Edmonds, Elsie Fogle, Michiko continued on Page 46 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 45 tion". Available to viewers year-round, these 13 works can be seen in front of the Campus Life Center, the Humanities and Performing Arts SC Institutional Galleries Center, the Horace C. Smith Science Building, continued from Page 45 Tukey Theatre and the Kathryn Hicks Visual Arts Center. While the majority of the outdoor Spartanburg - "jonathan brilliant". A reception will be held on sculptures belong to internationally acclaimed May 17, from 5-8pm, with artist talks at 6:30pm. artist Bob Doster, other artists included are Jim Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St. John Brilliant began his “Goldsworthy of the coffee Gallucci, Daingerfiled Ashton, Winston Wingo, Street, Spartanburg. Sundays from 1-5pm - shop” project in 2006, utilizing a coffee shop as Dan Millspaugh, Adam Walls, and Hanna "Sundays Unplugged". All of the exhibits are his natural environment and objects such as Jubran. Cell phone tour info at (864-607-9224). open and most are free, including Spartanburg wooden stirrers and cardboard sleeves as his For more info contact Jane Nodine at 864/503- Work by Lorna Ruth Galloway, detail Art Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg materials. A recipient of the South Carolina Arts 5838 or e-mail to ([email protected]). Gallery, Student Galleries, Spartanburg County Commission Visual Arts Fellow award in 2012, techniques, screen printing, Polaroid transfers, History Museum, and Spartanburg Science Brilliant has created large site specific installa- Headquarters Library, Spartanburg County and large tiled wheat paste installations explore Center. In addition, local artists sell their tions using these most mundane of everyday Public Libraries, 151 South Church Street, space, time, nostalgia, and the mediated ex- artwork in the Zimmerli Plaza at the Sunday Art disposable materials. Admission: Yes. Hours: Spartanburg. AT&T Exhibition Lobby, perience. Artisan Center Gift Shop - Featur- Market. And, as a final added attraction, a local Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm; and till 9pm Through May 8 - "6th Annual Collegiate Invita- ing art objects from local and regional artists. musician provides a free mini-concert 2-4 p.m. on 3rd Thur. of each month. Closed on national tional Art Exhibition". The schools participating Hours: Tues-Sat 11-5pm & Sun., 1:30-5pm. Contact: call 864/542-2787. holidays. Contact: 864/582-7616 or at (www. are: Anderson University, Clemson Univer- Contact: 803//775-0543 or at spartanburgartmuseum.org). sity, Converse College, Greenville Technical (www.sumtergallery.org). Justine V.R. "Nita" Milliken Wing, Milliken College, Lander University, North Greenville Fine Arts Building, Converse College, Spar- UPSTATE Gallery on Main, 172 E. Main University, Spartanburg Methodist College, and University Gallery, Anderson Library, USC- tanburg. Ongoing - Featuring a collection of Street, Spartanburg. Ongoing - The gallery USC Upstate. Ongoing - Displaying exhibitions Sumter, Sumter. Through May 31 - "Stephen 52 prints, given by Spartanburg resident Frank is dedicated to contemporary and original year round ranging from art exhibits to local Nevitt: Looking Back, Looking Forward". Nevitt Toms which includes works by Joan Miro, Sal- exhibitions that include selections from the history to nationwide exhibits of varying topics. says, "I have shown my art work professionally vador Dali, Alexander Calder, Helmut Newton permanent collection by artists Andy Warhol, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; for close to fifty years. This exhibit involves a look and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Con- Jerry Uelsmann and Beatrice Riese. Hours: and Sun., 1:30-6pm. Contact: Miranda Mims back at a very limited selection of typical works tact: 864/596-9181 or e-mail at (artdesign@ Tue.-Sat., noon-5pm or by appt. Contact: Jane Sawyer by e-mail at ([email protected]) from my past as well as a look forward to recent converse.edu). Allen Nodine, director at 864/503-5838, or by or call 864/285-9091. The Upper Level Gallery works reflecting a new direction in terms of media e-mail at ([email protected]),or Mark (administrative office on the 3rd floor), On- and approach." Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm. Martha Cloud Chapman Gallery, Campus Life Flowers, exhibits coordinator at 864/503-5848, going - Display local artisans artwork. Hours: Contact: Cara-lin Getty, Director, 803/938-3727 Building, 429 North Church St., Spartanburg. or by e-mail at ([email protected]). Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: Miranda Mims or e-mail at ([email protected]). Through Aug. 18 - "Old Main: A Trip Down Sawyer by e-mail at ([email protected]) Memory Lane". The exhibition explores the visual or call 864./285-9091. Travelers Rest history of Wofford College through Main Building, known affectionately as Old Main. Referred to as Summerville White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery, 5 So. Main “The College” for many years, Old Main remains Street, Travelers Rest. Ongoing - Featuring one of the nation’s outstanding examples of ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Summerville original artwork made by local and regional “Italianate” or “Tuscan Villa” architecture. The Azalea Park, Main Street and West Fifth Street artists on an ongoing basis, with new guests cornerstone of Old Main was laid with imposing South, Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring 21 monthly, including works by: Susan Savage, Masonic rites on July 4, 1851. Construction finally pieces of sculpture in Summerville's permanent Kymberlea Easter, Patty Cunningham, Robert began in the summer of 1852 under the supervi- outdoor collection donated by Sculpture in the “Artsy Bob” Havens, Crystal Knope, Cathyrn sion of Ephraim Clayton of Asheville, N.C. Skilled South and a few others in other locations in Rice, Steve Wallace, Gayle Latuszek, Amanda African-American carpenters executed uniquely Summerville. One of the sculptures is located in Franklin, and Nancy Yan, among others. Pieces beautiful masonry and woodwork, including a Hutchinson Park, Summerville’s Town Square. include 2D and 3D work, scarves and house- pulpit and pews for the chapel. The exterior of the Hours: daylight hours. Contact: 843/851-7800 or hold items. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm; Sun., building today is true to the original design, but at (www.sculptureinthesouth.com). 11am-3pm; closed Mon. Contact: 864/610-2732 the interior has been modernized and renovated or e-mail to (whiterabbitfineartgallery@gmail. three times – in the early 1900s, in the 1960s and Sumter com). in 2007. The selected archival and photographic prints as well as works on paper provide an Sumter County Gallery of Art, Sumter County Walterboro opportunity to take a trip down memory lane to Cultural Center, 135 Haynesworth St., Sumter. Wofford’s most famous landmark. Hours: 7am- Through June 22 - "i come as us," featur- SC Artisans Center, 334 Wichman Street, 2 midnight, daily. Contact: 864/597-4300. Works by Mayo “Mac” Boggs ing works by Shanequa Gay and "Halftone miles off I95, exits 53 or 57, Walterboro. Ongo- West Main Artists Cooperative, 578 West Half-Lives," featuring works by Lorna Ruth ing - Featuring work of nearly 450 of the SC's Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Main St., Spartanburg. May 1 - 31 - "Mac Galloway. Contemporary artist Shanequa Gay leading artists. The Center offers educational Arts, Wofford College, Spartanburg. Richardson Boggs: A Retrospective," celebrating 43 is a native of Atlanta, GA, where she contin- and interpretive displays of Southern folklife. Its Family Art Museum, Lower Level, Through years of international recognition and acclaim ues to live and work. Widely acclaimed for mission is to enhance the appreciation and un- Aug. 4 - "Julia Elizabeth Tolbert: Her Paintings Spartanburg artist, Mayo “Mac” Boggs. A recep- her paintings and illustrations, Gay has also derstanding of the rich cultural heritage of South through the Eyes of Woman," curated by Wofford tion will be held on May 17, from 5-9pm. His received accolades for her advocacy of visual Carolina. Also - "Handmade: A Celebration of the student Julie Woodson. Upper Level, Through widow, Ansley Boggs, Ph.D., will give a free art projects that challenge the violence and Elements of Craft". Artists and craftsmen from all Aug. 4 - "The South Carolina Coastal Lithograph artist’s talk that night from 6:30-7pm. “This will injustices committed against the black body in over the state will sit on the porch of the center Projects by Spartanburg artist Jim Creal". An be West Main’s most important exhibit for the America and across the globe. Lorna Ruth Gal- creating their artwork. This event takes place Artist’s Talk, will be offered on June 21, at 7pm. year,” Venue Committee Chair Dwight Rose loway is a Miami-based artist who grew up in every 3rd Sat. of each month 11am-3pm. Hours: Richardson Family Art Gallery, Through 29 - said. “There is probably no other Spartanburg South Florida a block from US Highway 1. The Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: "Wofford College Juried Student Art Exhibit". On- artist who has achieved as much recognition aesthetics of the American roadside have been 843/549-0011 or at (http://www.scartisanscenter. going - Featuring the Cerise and Amber Persian and respect as Mac Boggs. His work is liter- an integral part of the formation of her visual com/). Ceiling sculptors created by renowned American ally around the world.” Boggs passed away world-view. Works in photo-based printmaking sculptor Dale Chihuly. Admission: Free. Hours: on March 10, 2014, at the age of 71, due to Tue, Wed, Fri. & Sat., 1-5pm; Thur., 1-9pm; and heart disease. At that time, he was retired from closed Sun.& Mon. Contact: call Laura Corbin at teaching art at Converse College, where he 864/597-4180, e-mail to (laura.corbin@wofford. retained the distinction of Professor Emeritus of edu) or at (www.wofford.edu). Art. Through May 12 - "Observer Observed," featuring works by Pickens County printmaker SC Commercial Galleries Sandor Teszler Library Gallery, Wofford and artist Steven A. Chapp, giving the public College, 429 North Church St., Spartanburg. extensive insight to his American ancestors, Through May 31 - "Wofford’s Literary Societ- especially during the Civil War. Within the Aiken / North Augusta Beaufort Area ies". The exhibit examines the history and legacy more-than 26 unique hand-pulled prints are of Wofford’s literary societies. In August 1854, historic family photos, written documents, and Lee-Johnston Originals and Art, 401 W. Bay St. Gallery, 719 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongo- the first literary society was created as a venue original drawings that Chapp used to create Martintown Rd., on the courtyard of the North ing - Offering original works focusing on many to practice skills such as debating, oratory, print collages, monoprints, and etchings using Hills Shopping Center, Suite 10, North Augusta. different aspects of what is best about the Low- parliamentary procedure and writing. Three more various printmaking techniques. The print col- Ongoing - Featuring hand-produced fine and country and celebrating the beautiful fragility of societies had been formed by 1920. During the lages are new constructions using older or cur- decorative art, ranging from limited-edition this unique wetlands area. A variety of media, college’s first century, the societies were integral rent prints to create new compositions that he photographic prints to hand-stitched quilts, by oil, acrylic, pastel, printmaking and sculpture to student life – starting libraries, building the col- would not otherwise have made. Through May local and regional artists, including: Nancy B. sensitively interprets and conveys the essence lege portrait collection and starting three student 12 - "Murmurs," featuring works by Tryon, NC Smith, R.R. Frazier, and Joni-Dee Ross. The of coastal SC. Artists include Jim Draper, Su- publications. Members planned major student artist Shelley Sperka. The 14 pieces of colorful ga llery also carries books and original greeting san Graber, Lana Hefner, Mandy Johnson, Su- events and provided the ceremonial activities of and delicate sculpture convey the artist’s con- cards. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. san Mayfield, Marcy Dunn Ramsey, and Taylor the annual Commencement week. While literary cern for the environment, creating emotional Contact: 803/8198533. Nicole Turner. South Carolina's finest collection societies no long exist, their influence on the col- reactions of exuberance, sorrow, resignation, of sweetgrass baskets compliments the other lege continues. Hours: Mon.,-Thur. 8am-12am; and determination. May 17 - June 16 - "The The Artists' Parlor, 126 Laurens Street, N.W., works. Hours: Mon-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: Fri., 8am-7pm; Sat.,10am-5pm; Sun.,1pm -12am. Southerner Abroad: A Modern Lifestyle Instal- Aiken. Ongoing - Featuring fine American crafts 843/522-9210 or at (www.baystgallery.com). Contact: 864/597-4300. lation," featuring works by Spartanburg artist, and art objects. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5- Elizabeth Bagwell. A reception will be held on :30pm. Contact: 803/648-4639. Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles Street, @ Spartanburg Art Museum, Chapman Cultural May 17, from 5-9pm. This new collection is Charles & Greene Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Arts Center, 200 East St. John Street, Spar- a vibrant mix of 40-plus paintings on canvas, Wild Hare Pottery, 1627 Georgia Avenue at the Located in a lovingly restored building, we offer tanburg. Main Gallery, May 17 - Aug. 5 - "off paper, and metal based on the energy and corner of Alpine Avenue, N. Augusta. Ongoing - custom framing and handcrafted furniture, and the wall". A reception will be held on May 17, movement drawn from vintage photographs Featuring handcrafted pottery in porcelain, earth- feature exhibits by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., from 5-8pm with artist talks at 6:30pm. While of Paris, France, from the late 1930s to early enware, stoneware, and raku by David Stuart. 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 843/521- in classical sculpture, art was made from raw 1940s. Ongoing - Featuring a twenty thousand Hours: M-F, 10am-5pm. (Call ahead.) Contact: 9054 or at (www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com). materials, in the present day it is often con- square foot facility offering affordable studio 803/279-7813. structed from pre-existing, reclaimed objects. space and featuring works by 50 local artists. I. Pinckney Simons Gallery, LLC, 711 Bay Contemporary sculpture is about understand- Come to see works from local artists, attend Anderson Street, historic downtown Beaufort. Ongoing ing the ways in which objects both acquire and workshops, shop in the retail store, or meet - Featuring fine artists of the South since 1979; lose meaning, and using this understanding any of the artists in their studios. Hours: Thur., Brushstrokes, 1029 S. McDuffie St., Ander- paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and mosaic masks. to imbue them with new values. "Off the Wall" 3-6pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; with extended hours son. Ongoing - Uniquely painted furniture, faux Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-4:30pm, & Sat., 11am-3- examines 11 sculptors who use this “alchemy on the 3rd Thur. of each month until 9pm for finishes and original artwork featuring the works pm. Contact: 843/379-4774 or at (www.ipsgallery. of objects” to create new physical, concep- Spartanburg’s Art Walk. Contact: 864 804-6501 of Pamela Tillinghast Sullivan. Hours: Mon.-Tues. com). tual, and political spaces. Participating artists or at (www.westmainartists.org). or by appt.; Wed.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: include: Heather Beardsley, Mike Benevenia, 864/261-3751. Indigo Gallery, 809 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongo- Jeremy Entwistle, Tracy Featherstone, Sher- ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Spartanburg ing - Featuring a gallery of fine art, including man Finch, Nathaniel Foley, Anna Kell, John C. Campus of University of South Carolina Up- a unique selection of paintings by local and Kelley, Ron Longsdorf, Janet Orselli, and Lau- state, 800 University Way, Spartanburg. Ongo- regional artists. Represented are: Sandra Bag- ren Peterson. Alcove Gallery, May 17 - Aug. 5 ing - "USC Upstate Outdoor Sculpture Collec- continued on Page 47 Page 46 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents nal works by Betty Anglin Smith, Jennifer Smith the gallery. Capers uses salvaged wood from Rogers, Tripp Smith, Shannon Smith Hughes, the farms and coastal areas around Charleston Kim English, Darrell Davis, Colin Page, Carl to fashion one of a kind pieces for your home. SC Commercial Galleries Plansky, and Victor Chiarizia. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Hours: Contact: 843.312-1891 or at (www. continued from Page 46 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 843/853- cecilbyrnegallery.com). 0708 or at (www.anglinsmith.com). gette, Alison Crossman, Gloria Dalvini, Janet ton, Marilyn McDonald, Daurus Niles, Linda Charleston Art Brokers, AIM on King, 648 Mozley, and Polly Swenson. Also: Peter Pette- Patalive, Jim Renauer, Patti Seldes, Michael Ann Long Fine Art, 54 Broad Street, Charleston. King Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Represent- grew, Kelley Sanford & Liz Reitz. Fine custom Smalls, Ellen Blair Rogers, Steve White, Pat Ongoing - Classical Realism – still life, figura- ing emerging and established fine art artists framing is also available. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Wilcox, Caroll Williams and Irene K. William- tive work, landscapes and sculpture. The work and photographers from Charleston and the 10am-5pm. Contact: Janet Deaton 843/524- son. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: represented by the gallery spans two genera- Southeast. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. 1036. 843/757-5590. tions of contemporary artists trained, in the most Contact: ([email protected]) or prestigious ateliers in Florence, Italy, to use the at (www.charlestonartbrokers.com). Ly Bensons Gallery & Studio, 211 Charles Preston Pottery Studio, 10 Church Street, Bluff- classical, realist techniques of European Old Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring the ton. Ongoing - Featuring above average pottery Master artists: oil paintings and drawings by Ben Charleston Crafts, 161 Church Street, across exhibits,"The Gullah/African Link" and "Out of since 1973 by Jacob Preston. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Long, as well as his studies for fresco; including from Tommy Condon's, one block south of Africa," featuring rare Shona Verdite sculptures 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/757-3084. Charleston artist Jill Hooper’s still lifes and recent Market St., Charleston. Ongoing - Charleston by various artists from Zimbabwe, Africa, and figure work; and many works by teachers of the Crafts is the longest operating craft cooperative original photographs by Gullah photographer and Camden Florence Academy, including its founder Daniel in Charleston, featuring only items designed gallery owner Rev. Kennneth F. Hodges. Also, Graves. Also, represented are the figurative and created by SC artists. Gallery showcases a an array of antiques, batiks, and artworks for the Artists’ Attic, 930 S Broad St., Camden. monotypes from the estate of deceased German blend of contemporary and traditional craft me- discerning collector. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- Ongoing - Featuring a new frame shop and Modernist Otto Neumann (1895 – 1975). Hours: dia plus photography. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 10am- 5:30pm. Contact: 843/525-9006 or at (www. Saturday hours, along with our regular gallery, Tue.-Sat., 11-5pm and by appt. Contact: 843/577- 6pm & Fri.-Sat., 10am-8pm. Contact: 843/723- lybensons.com). and cooperative open studios shared by 8 0447 or at (www.annlongfineart.com). 2938 or at (www.CharlestonCrafts.org). professional artists working in various medi- Rhett Gallery, 901 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - ums. Including Dot Goodwin, Jane Hannon, Artizom Framing & Gallery, 334 E. Bay Street, Chuma Gullah Gallery, 188 Meeting Street, Featuring prints and paintings of the Lowcountry Ann Starnes, Emily Houde, Kathy Redner, Suite J, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring the Charleston. Ongoing - We are a resource by four generations of artists, wildfowl carvings Benira Sutphin, Tari Federer, and Deb Maza. contemporary artwork of Jackie and Charles center to learn more about the Gullah Culture by William Means Rhett, antique prints & maps, Commissions are accepted. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Ailstock. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm or by appt. through Gullah Art, Gullah Books, Gullah Audubons, and Civil war material. Hours: Mon.- 10am-4pm; Sat., 10am-3pm and by appt. Con- Contact: 843/723-3726 or at (www.artizom.com). Crafts, Gullah Storytelling, Gullah Spirituals, Sat., 9am-5:30pm; Sun. 11am-2pm. Contact: tact: 803/432-9955 or e-mail at (tarifederer@ Gullah Tours and Gullah Food. Hours: Mon.- 843/524-3339 or at (www.rhettgallery.com). earthlink.net). Atelier Gallery Charletson, 153 King Street, Sat., 9:30am-6pm. Contact: 843/722-1702 or at Charleston. Ongoing - The gallery’s focus is to (http://gallerychuma.com/). The Craftseller, 818 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongo- Dovetails, 645 Rutledge Street, Camden. Ongo- support and promote a variety of artists, from ing - Featuring unique works by American ing - Featuring custom bench crafted furniture the Southeastern region, while merging the clas- COCO VIVO interior and fine art for relaxed artists in pottery, jewelry, metal, glass, textiles, by Jim Rose. Each piece is made by hand to sics with the moderns. Traditional portraits and living, Gallery Row, 25 Broad St., Charleston. wood, painting and kaleidoscopes. Hours: the client’s specifications. Jim works in a variety landscapes are displayed alongside contempo- Ongoing - Featuring works by Tony van Has- Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-4pm. of woods including heart pine, walnut, cypress, rary canvases and sculptures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., selt, aws, Mitch Billis, Patricia Roth and Roger Contact: 843/525-6104 or at maple, and cherry. Jim also works in exotic 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/722-5668 or at (www. Milinowski. Also representing jewelry designer (www.craftseller.com). woods form South America and Africa. Visitors theateliergalleries.com). Betty Holland and photographer Sandy Logan. can watch individual pieces of furniture being Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30 & Fri. till 8pm. Belton built. Every piece has its own personality and Atrium Art Gallery, 61 Queen Street, Charles- Contact: 843/720-4027. becomes an instant heirloom. Hours: Mon.-Sat., ton. Ongoing - The gallery’s open beautiful Carlene Shuler Brown Gallery, 3605 Old 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 770/330-5000 or space in an historic Charleston building shows Coleman Fine Art, 79 Church St., Charleston. Williamston Road, Belton. Ongoing - Original 803/446-3124. the works from over 10 artists offering contem- Ongoing - Both a fine art gallery, and a gold watercolor paintings and prints by Carlene Shuler porary, abstract, realism, landscape, lowcountry leaf studio, Coleman Fine Art has been repre- Brown. Also acrylic collages and paper collages Northlight Studio, 607 Rutledge Street, and photography. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. senting regional and national artists for over using stained papers, oriental papers and lace Camden. Ongoing - Featuring works by Laurie Contact: 843/973-3300 or at (www.atriumartgal- 30 years. The Coleman studio produces the papers by Carlene Shuler Brown. Commis- McIntosh. Hours: by appt. Contact: 803/319- lery.com). finest handcrafted gilt frames, and offers gilding sioned paintings Painting and drawing classes 2223 or at (www.LaurieMcIntoshArt.com). restoration. The gallery specializes in Contem- are offered. Custom framing is offered also. Ben Ham Images, 416 King Street, Charleston. porary American paintings of both the American Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: Rutledge Street Gallery, 508 Rutledge St., Ongoing - Ben Ham Images recently expanded Impressionist and Realist schools. We proudly 864/225-3922. Camden. Ongoing - Featuring original works of to its new 2200 square feet of elegant gallery represent watercolor painter Mary Whyte, art from regional and national artists includ- space in Charleston. Located downtown in the whose paintings focus on the life and culture Bluffton ing Clara Blalock, Elizabeth Barber, Anne Biv- “Upper” King Street design district amidst world of the indigenous people of the South Carolina ens, Yong Chu Chang, Marjorie Greene, Joyce class shopping and restaurants, the Charles- Lowcountry. Currently we represent some of Calhoun Street Gallery, 44 Calhoun Street, Hall, Seth Haverkamkp, Carrie Payne, John ton gallery is truly an unique experience that the country’s leading plein-air painters, John Bluffton. Ongoing - Featuring SC artists Mi- Pototschnik, Bob Ransley, Dennis Snell, Maci transports you on a spectacular journey. Hours: Cosby, Gil Dellinger, Marc R. Hanson, Kevin chael Story and Jane Word, and local Bluffton Scheuer, and many more. Chinese Antique Sun.-Mon., noon-5pm and Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Macpherson, Gregory Packard, George Strick- artists Robert Sefton, Judith Beckler, Jay Ke- Furniture Pieces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/410-1495 or at (http://benhamim- land, and Mary Whyte. Hours: Mon., 10am-4- naga, Linda Schwartz, Rima Bartkiene, as well Contact: 803/425-0071 or at (www.rutledg- ages.com/). pm; Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: as 18th & 19th century antique art, and many estreetgallery.com). 843/853-7000 or at (www.colemanfineart.com). more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm & Sun., Bird's I View Gallery, 119-A Church St., Charles- noon-3pm. Contact: 843/837-4434 or at (www. Charleston ton. Ongoing - Featuring originals and prints of Corneau Goldsmithing Jewelry Gallery, 92 redschoolhouseantiques.com). bird life by Anne Worsham Richardson, as well Hasell Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featur- Broad Street, Charleston. May 4, 5-7pm - as works by Nancy Rushing, Alice Grimsley, and ing custom designed jewelry and select artists. Four Corners Art Gallery and Fine Framing, "First Fridays on Broad," featuring an artwalk Detta Cutting Zimmerman. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm & 2nd Sun. 1263 May River Rd.,Historic District, Bluffton. with the following galleries: Ellis-Nicholson 10am-5pm. Contact 843/723-1276, 843/766- noon-5pm. Contact: 843/203-6630 or at (www. Ongoing - Featuring works by 12 artists with Gallery, Edward Dare Gallery, COCO VIVO, 2108 or at (www.anneworshamrichardson.com). cgjewelrygallery.com). an especially local flavor.The works are in Corrigan Gallery, Mary Martin Fine Art, Spencer acrylic,oil, mixed media, pen and ink, pottery Galleries, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, and Blue Heron Glass, 1714 Old Towne Rd., Corrigan Gallery, 7 Broad Street, Charleston. and wire sculture.A real treat.We have a fine Martin Gallery. Contact: Jeannette Nicholson at Northbridge Shopping Center near T-Bonz May 1 - 30 - "Dharma Interpreted," featuring collection of custom picture frame mouldings 843/722-5353 or at (http://www.charlestongal- Steak House, Charleston. Ongoing - Whether works of hand-made paper by Arthur McDon- and an experienced staff to work with anything leryrow.com/). by commissioning an exquisite stained glass ald. Ongoing - Contemporary fine art including from the unusual to the museum treated piece. panel for home or office, stocking up on hard- paintings, photography, prints and sculpture. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 11am- Throughout Historic downtown Charleston. to-find supplies for the glass artist, or select- Now showing works by Manning Williams, 2pm. Contact: 843/757-8185. May 4, 5-8pm - "Charleston Gallery Associa- ing the perfect gift, Blue Heron Glass is truly Richard Hagerty, Joe Walters, Sue Simons tion Art Walk". Art galleries around Charleston a place where light and color blend through Wallace, Gordon Nicholson, John Moore, La Petite Gallerie, 56 Calhoun Street, Bluffton. will be buzzing with artists and art lovers. More imagination. We offer a wide variety of classes. William Meisburger, Mary Walker, Kristi Ryba, Ongoing - Featuring five of the area’s favorite than 40 galleries participate in this quarterly Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm, & Sat., 10am-3- Paul Mardikian, Kevin Bruce Parent and Judy painters, this special collection of art is an event. Galleries offer refreshments, music and pm.Contact: 843/769/7299, or at (www.blue- Cox. Located in the heart of the downtown ever-changing delight, with many pieces spill- a unique opportunity to meet their artists. For a heron-glass.com). historic district of Charleston’s French Quarter. ing out into the adjacent garden. In addition to calendar of official CGA Art Walk dates and a Artist at work on location - work in progress to the pastel, acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings downloadable map of participating galleries go Carolina Clay Gallery, Freshfields Village, be viewed. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by you’ll find lovely wood carvings, blown glass, to (www.charlestongalleryassociation.com). 565 Freshfields Dr., located at the intersec- chance & appt. Contact: 843/722-9868 or at whimsical and soulful clay pieces, wonder- tion of Seabrook and Kiawah Islands, 15 miles (www.corrigangallery.com). ful steel reeds and fish yard art, and carved south of Charleston, Johns Island. Ongoing wooden bird and turtle sculptures. You are - Carolina Clay Gallery features the work of Courtyard Art Gallery, 149 1/2 East Bay Street, likely to catch one of the artists on duty painting over 100 North and South Carolina potters and Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by on the shady garden deck! Hours: Mon.-Sat., glass artists. Also available are the wonderful, Veronique Aniel, Melissa Breeland, Mary Ann 11am-5pm & Sun. 11am-3pm. Contact: (www. whimsical life size copper frogs of Charles and Bridgman, Renee Bruce, Beverly Brunswig, lapetitegallerie.com). Zan Smith. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm, & Wilma Cantey, Carole Carberry, Linda Churchill, Sun., 11am-6pm. Contact: 843/243-0043 or at Christine Crosby, Judy Jacobs, Alix Kassing, Jen- Maye River Gallery, 37 Calhoun St., Bluff- (www.carolinaclaygallery.com). nifer Koach, Tug Mathisen, Yvonne Rousseau, ton. Ongoing - Featuring works by painters Suzy Shealy, Coleen Stoioff, and Tom Tremaine. Cindy Chiappetta, Jo Dye, Anne Hakala, Judy Carolina Antique Maps and Prints LLC, 91 Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. noon-5pm. Saylor McElynn, Audrey Montgomery, Joyce Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring Contact: 843/723-9172 or at Nagel, Mary Grayson Segars, Barbara Snow Antique Maps and Prints from the 16th to the (www.courtyardartgallery.com). and Kathy Tortorella work in a wide variety of 19th century. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm or mediums including Oil, Watermedia, Printmak- by appt. Contact: 843/722-4773 or at (www. Dog & Horse Fine Art & Portraiture, 102 ing, Collage and Mixed Media, while expressing carolinaantiqueprints.com). Church St. Charleston. May 4 - Aug. 31 - "Wa- equally divergent points of view. Also part of the termusic: Into the Summer". A reception will be group, Marci Tressel, resident photographer; Cecil Byrne Gallery, 140 East Bay Street, held on May 4, from 5-8pm. To some breeds Earline Allen, porcelain artist; two jewelers: Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring fine art from (of dogs and people) water is irresistible. From Susan Knight, silversmith and Paulette Bennett, leading impressionist artists, as well as artisan sporting art to magical realism, this exhibition lamp work bead artist, as well as Donna Ireton, made pottery and furnishings. Visit us online includes examples of the myriad ways we can contemporary basket maker and newest mem- or in person to see the work of painters Liz interact with it. Water soothes, sparkles, and ber, Laura Burcin, fiber artist. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Haywood-Sullivan, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Mike splashes in these works by artists Beth Carl- 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/757-2633 or at (http:// Work by Betty Anglin Smith Beeman, Cecilia Murray, Ann Watcher, Sue son, Joyce Hall, Meredith Willson Dwyer, Beth www.mayerivergallery.com/). Gilkey, and James Nelson Lewis. Museum Evans, Kathryn Freeman, Rachelle Oatman, Anglin-Smith Fine Art, 9 Queen Street, corner quality pottery items from artists Susan Barrett Sandra Oppegard, Nancy Pellatt, and Larry Pluff Mudd Art, 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton. On- of Queen & State Streets, Charleston. May 4 - and Liz Kinder are complemented by amazing Wheeler. Ongoing - Did you know that many going - Featuring works by Terry Brennan, Bob 18 - "Coastal Marshlands," featuring works by blown glass from artist Nicholas Kecic. Tables of the 30+ artists we represent paint people as Berman, Peggy Carvell, Laura Cody, Diane Betty Anglin Smith. A reception will be held on for your home made right here in Charleston by well as animals? Portraits make a wonderful Dean, Cheryl Eppolito, Ed Funk, David Knowl- May 4, from 5-8pm. Ongoing - Featuring origi- artist Capers Cathuen can be seen throughout continued on Page 48 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 47 Imaging Arts Gallery, 175 King Street, be- works. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., tween Clifford and Queen, Charleston. Ongo- noon-4pm. Contact: 843/452-2670 or at (www. ing - A unique showcase of photography includ- meyervogl.com). SC Commercial Galleries ing LeCroy’s vastly enlarged leaves, plants, continued from Page 47 and flowers - a culmination of photography Michael Parks Gallery, 35 Broad Street, and technology, as they reveal detail and color Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring fine art pho- and unique gift and are a great way to com- by appt. only. Contact 843/478-2522 or at that is beyond the reach of the unaided eye. tography by Michael Parks and a variety of fine memorate a life event or honor a beloved pet. (www.evacartergallery.com). The fine art photography contains a selection artworks by selected artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Visit the gallery in person or online and see a of cityscapes, black and whites, international 10am-5pm. Contact: 803/348-3202 or e-mail to variety of styles and mediums. Hours: Mon.- Galerie on Broad, 29 Broad Street, Charles- architecture, and others. Unique framed pieces ([email protected]). Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: ton. Ongoing - The gallery is dedicated to that combine 19th century daguerreotypes, 843/577-5500 or at (www.dogandhorsefineart. bringing national and international artists to the ambrotypes, and tintypes with enlarged im- Miller Gallery, 149 1/2 East Bay Street, Charles- com). art scene. Art collectors from all over find their ages will delight history enthusiasts. LeCroy’s ton. Ongoing - Miller Gallery brings together way into the cozy and quaint atmosphere of photographs are additionally on exhibit at the local and international contemporary creators. East Bay Garden Gallery, 114 E. Bay St., in Historic Gallery Row. Galerie on Broad features New York Hall of Science, New York. Hours: Fine art painters, sculptors, and artisans are Coates Row, near Rainbow Row, Charleston. impressionistic landscapes and figurative works Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: highlighted in our 1500 square foot Charleston Ongoing - Artist and owner, W. Hampton Brand by nationally and internationally known artists 843/577-7501 or at (www.imagingarts.com). gallery. Featuring works by Charlotte Filbert, provides a unique and more complete "Charles- such as Calvin Liang, Camille Przewodek, Lori Benjamin Rollins Caldwell, Dixie Purvis, Miles ton experience" with his art. His primary subject Putnam, Dee Beard Dean, Richard Oversmith, Indigo Fine Art Gallery, 102 Church St., Purvis, Naked Eyes, Jo Hay, Amanda Krantz, is the significant architecture and beautiful his- Kate Mullin, Katie Dobson Cundiff, James Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring artwork by Suite 33, Hamilton Woodworks, Kate Hooray toric buildings of our city. For those who seek Richards, Giner Bueno, Marc Esteve, and John Paula Lonneman and Judith Perry, along with Osmond, JP Shepard, and more! Hours: Mon.- the ultimate Charleston keepsake - he puts his Michael Carter. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. handblown glass seashells, raku pots and Thur., 10am-5pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-8pm & Sun. art on the increasingly rare artifacts of historic Contact: 843/410-6332 or at (www.galerieon- the work of special guest artists throughout 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/764-9281 or at (www. roofing slate and old handmade Charleston broad.com). the year. Stop by and see works-in-progress millergallerychas.com). brick. In addition to his art, you're invited to as well, since the artist/owners are always browse among the eclectic garden finds in Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery, 124 Church St., there & probably painting! Hours: Mon.-Sat., Mitchell Hill Gallery, 438 King Street, located the courtyard including old gates, statuaries, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original oil and 10am-5pm. Contact: 843-805-9696 or at (www. next to Hall’s Chop House just down from pottery, unique iron pieces and so much more. watercolor paintings by Gaye Sanders Fisher. IndigoFineArtGallery.com). the Visitor’s Center, Charleston. Ongoing - Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9am-2pm. Contact: 843/958- Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. What started as a pop-up for art for charity 0490 or 843/327-6282. Contact: 843/958-0010 or at (www.gayesanders- Julia Santen Gallery, 188 King Street, Charles- has evolved into one of Charleston’s premier fisher.com). ton. Ongoing - Offering original vintage poster art, galleries Mitchell Hill features the innovative Edward Dare Gallery, 31 Broad Street, encompassing the Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau, artwork of over twenty regional artists. Hours: between Church & State Sts., Charleston. Gordon Wheeler Gallery, 180 East Bay Street, Art Deco and Contemporary eras. Hours: open Mon.-Wed., 10am-6pm; Thur.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Ongoing - Located on historic Broad Street’s Charleston. Ongoing - Original paintings and lim- mostly, closed sometimes and by appt. Contact: & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 843/564-0034 or at GALLERY ROW in the French Quarter of ited edition prints of golf, lowcountry landscapes 843/534-0758 or at (www.juliasantengallery. (www.mitchelhillnc.com). Charleston, SC, the gallery features an exten- and Charleston scenes by Gordon Wheeler. com). sive variety of fine art including landscape, figu- Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. One of a Kind Art & Fine Craft Gallery, 74 N. rative, still life & marine paintings plus exquisite Contact: 843/722-2546. Lambert Gallery, 749 Willow Lake Road, Market Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring pottery, photography, fine handcrafted jewelry, Charleston. Onging - Featuring the gallery and unique arts and crafts from over 400 American unique works in glass & metal plus bronze Grand Bohemian Gallery, Grand Bohemian studio space for Hilarie Lambert. Hours: call, artists, including many local artisans. Hours: sculpture – all by some of the most sought after Hotel Charleston, 55 Wentworth Street, by appt. Contact: 843/822-1707 or at (www. Sun.-Thur., 10am-10pm & Fri.&Sat, 10-11pm. artists in the low country and accomplished Charleston. Ongoing - The collections at the hlambert.com). Contact: 843/534-1774. artists from across the nation. Many of the art- Grand Bohemian Gallery are comprised of ists represented have a personal connection to internationally and locally renowned artists. Laura Liberatore Szweda Studio, Kiawah Paul Silva Gallery, 188 Meeting Street, Charleston and the coastal Carolinas and tend Exclusive to the Grand Bohemian Galleries Island. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary Charleston. Ongoing - The art and musings of to include pieces that celebrate the colorful tap- are internationally-acclaimed artists Stefano fine art paintings. Hours: by appointment only. Paul Silva. All mediums from oils and acryllics estry of the southern coastal culture. Visit the Cecchini – famed Italian artist best known for Contact: 843/768-4795 or at to mixed media digital art. Hours: Mon.-Sun., gallery to see crashing waves, lush marshes, his depictions of wildlife - and French Colorist (www.LauraLiberatoreSzweda.com). 9:30am-6pm. Contact: 843/849-0031 or at still lifes of camellias & oyster shells, coastal Expressionist artist Jean Claude Roy. Other (www.paulsilvaart.com). wildlife and sensitive yet powerful portraits featured artists include Ali Launer, Amber Hig- Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., of the south. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 11am-5pm. gins, Donna Dowless, Elizabeth Nelson, Gart- Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by People, Places, & Quilts, 1 Henrietta Street, Contact: 843/853-5002 or at (www.edwarddare. ner & Blade, James Kitchens, Jerry McKellar, Norma Morris Ballentine, Helen K. Beacham, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring fabric, books, com). Kathleen Elliot, Mitch Kolbe, Oris, Susan Gott, Marty Biernbaum, Laura Cody, Lynne N. patterns, notions, quilts and Folk Art. Hours: Peter Keil, Philippe Guillerm, Stefan Horik, Hardwick, Rana Jordahl, Rebecca Leonard Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/937-9333 or Thomas Arvid, and John Duckworth. Hours: and Sandra Roper along with 25 additional at (www.ppquilts.com). Mon.-Thur., 10am-7pm, Fri. & Sat., 10am-8pm, guest artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-6pm and Sun., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/724-4130 & Sun., 1-5. Contact: 843/577-9295 or at (www. Photographics - Portrait Photography & Art or at (www.grandbohemiangallery.com). lowcountryartists.com). Gallery, 458 Freshfields Dr., in the Freshfields Village, Johns Island. Ongoing - Represent- Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 177 King St., Martin Gallery, 18 Broad Street, ground floor ing painters and photographers who exemplify Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by Karen of the Peeople’s Building, corner of Broad and the greatest ability to evoke a mood or sensory Hewitt Hagan. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Con- State Streets, Charleston. Ongoing - Featur- impression of a chosen subject matter. This tact: 843/754-0494 or at (www.HaganFineArt. ing paintings by Mitch Billis, Kathleen Billis, subject matter varies and includes landscapes com). Italian master Imero Gobbato, William Crosby, and still-life depictions of Lowcountry scenes Christopher Schink, Jennifer Spencer, Jared as well as themes and experiences from the Clackner, and Gilles Charest; sculpture by Leo travels of its artists. The gallery features origi- Osborne, Claire McArdle, and James R. Pyne; nal works in oil, watercolor, gouache, mixed- and photography by Michael Kahn. Also, offer- media and fine-art photography. Representing ing select jewelry and glass art by America’s national artists: Billie Sumner, Fred Jamar, best artisans, featuring custom designs by Tammy Papa, Pam Cohen, Vickie Ellis, Aija acclaimed master goldsmith Glade Sarbach Sterns, Elizabeth Drozeski, Sharlyne Duffy, and Davis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., Michael Cyra. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm or 1-5pm & by appt. Contact: 843/723-7378 or at by appt. Contact: 843/768-3030 or at (www. (www.martingallerycharleston.com). kiawahislandphoto.com).
Mary Martin Gallery, 103 Broad Street, Principle Gallery: Charleston, 125 Meeting Work by Lindsay Goodwin Charleston. Ongoing - Mary Martin Gallery Street, Charleston. Ongoing - The gallery finds has always specialized in representing top joy in sharing museum-quality works from estab- Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, 58 Broad Work by Donald Demers contemporary artists, and has also identified lished American and international artists within St., Charleston. May 4 - 31 - "The Art of French and mentored little-known artists to national the realm of Contemporary and Classical Real- Dining by Lindsay Goodwin". A reception will Helena Fox Fine Art, 106-A Church Street, recognition. MMG is the perfect venue for ism. In its inaugural year, the gallery invites you be held on May 4, from 5-8pm. Imagine a quiet Charleston. May 4 - June 1 - "Artist’s Travels," artists who represent a variety of styles and into its light-filled space for monthly shows featur- night in Paris. A cozy corner, a lavish ballroom, featuring West Fraser. A reception will be held techniques. Some of the most notable artists of ing fresh, exciting work from the multi-faceted an elaborate train, a glass case brimming with on May 4, from 5-8pm. Our featured artists, museum quality are Jean-Claude Gaugy, Mar- and diverse Principle Family of Artists, along with colorful french pastries...all framed in gold. West Fraser, will have paintings from recent tin Eichinger, Andre Kohn, Vadim Klevenskiy, national invitational shows, and curated events. Join us as Goodwin demonstrates the Art of travels to Italy, Costa Rica, and beyond. Other Tatyana Klevenskiy, Richard Johnson, Alvar, Hours: Mon.-Tue., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Sat., 10am- Fine Dining through her new exquisite pieces. artists participating in the show include John Pujol, Pietro Piccoli, Baques, Mario, Monica 6pm; & Sun., 11am-4pm. Contact: 843/727-4500 Ongoing - Founded in 2001, this internation- Cosby, John Budicin, Donald Demers, Kenn Meuneir, Larry Osso, Mark Yale Harris, Philippe or at (www.principlegallery.com). ally acclaimed fine art gallery is located in the Backhaus, and Scott W. Prior. We will have a Guillerm, Richard Riverin, Judy Fuller, Graciela historic French Quarter district in Charleston. few new paintings on view from other artists Rodo Boulanger, Ann Dettmer, Sangita Phadke, Reinert Contemporary Fine Art, 202 King Richardson represents American, Dutch, and we represent with paintings of domestic travel. R. John Ichter, John Gregory, and others. Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring Russian-born artists of the contemporary Im- Ongoing - Helena Fox Fine Art specializes in Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm and Sun., fine contemporary works and artisan jewelry. pressionist, Realist, and Abstract styles. Sculp- fine contemporary, American representational noon-5pm. Contact: 843-723-0303 or at (www. Hours: daily from 9am-5pm. Contact: call ture by the award-winning Marianne Houtkamp art. Proudly representing goldsmith and jeweler, marymartinart.com). 843/694.2445 or at (www.rickreinert.com). and photography by Richardson also fill the ele- Sarah Amos, original paintings by Kenn Back- gant and inviting space. In addition, the gallery haus, John Cosby, Julyan Davis, Terry DeLapp, Meyer Vogl Gallery, 122 Meeting Street, Reinert Fine Art Gallery, 179 King Street, is available as a scenic event venue. Hours: Donald Demers, Kathleen Dunphy, Mary Charleston. May 4 - 31 - Featuring an exhibit Charleston. Ongoing - Reinert Fine Art show- Mon.-Sat., 10am- 5pm. Contact: 843/722-3660 Erickson, West Fraser, Betsy Havens, Jeffrey of works by Laurie Meyer. A reception will be cases the contemporary impressionist works or e-mail to ([email protected]). T. Larson, Joseph McGurl, Billyo O’Donnell, held on May 4, from 5-8pm. Think of the energy in oil by Rick Reinert and more than 40 other Joe Paquet, Jessie Peterson Tarazi, Scott Prior, of a restaurant kitchen — it’s beautiful dance artists offering their unique and diverse styles. Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, 1.5 Broad St., Seth Tane and bronze sculptures by Kent Ull- of organized chaos and passion. Artist Laurie Hours: daily from 9am-5pm. Contact: call Charleston. Ongoing - Paintings by Victo- berg. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Meyer is emboldened and excited by that 843/694.2445 or at (www.rickreinert.com). ria Platt Ellis, Jeannette Cooper Nicholson, Contact: 843/723-0073 or at energy, and for her upcoming solo exhibition, Brian Scanlon and Robert M. Sweeny. Also (www.helenafoxfineart.com). she’s bringing it to the canvas with a series of Rhett Thurman Studio, 241 King St., Charles- representing sculptors Alex Palkovich and kitchen-inspired paintings. Ongoing - Perma- ton. Ongoing - Featuring original works by Rhett John Douglas Donehue, Jr.; jewelry designers Horton Hayes Fine Art, 12 State Street, nently featuring oil paintings by distinguished Thurman in conjunction with The Sylvan Gallery. Rebecca Johnston and Carole McDougal; pot- Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring marshscapes artists Laurie Meyer and Marissa Vogl, we also Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 843/577-6066. ter Mary Nicholson and glass blower Michael and Lowcountry images of shrimpers, crabbers, exhibit works by local and nationally recognized Barnett. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-6pm or by clammers, and oyster harvesters in oils and acryl- guest artists. These artists are diverse and Robert Lange Studios , 2 Queen St., Charles- appt. Contact 843/722.5353 or at (www.ellis- ics by Mark Horton. Also works by Nancy Hoerter, unique, ranging from emerging to established ton. May 4 - 25 - "Epic," featuring really large nicholsongallery.com). Shannon Runquist, and Chris Groves. Hours: contemporary masters; the unifying element paintings from our artists. A reception will e held Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5:30pm; 2nd Sun. of each is that they excite us. By exhibiting artwork on May 4, from 6-8pm.Each work is the largest Eva Carter's Studio, Wadmalaw Island, Johns month, 12:30-5pm & by appt. Contact: 843/958- for which we feel an emotional connection, piece that that painter has ever created. This is Island. Ongoing - Offering the bold abstract 0014 or at (www.hortonhayes.com). we hope to engage the senses of art lovers the first series of its kind shown at the gallery and expressionist oil paintings of Eva Carter. Hours: and introduce collectors to exhilarating new continued on Page 49 Page 48 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Art Studios in the Historic Arcade Building, Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 11am-3pm. 1332 Main Street, at the corner of Washington Contact: 803/254-8327 or at (www.finleaf.com). and Main Streets two blocks from the State- SC Commercial Galleries house, Columbia. Ongoing - Including works Fontenay Fine Art, Antiques and Oriental continued from Page 48 by Eileen Blyth(mixed media); Sylvia Potts Rugs, 2716 Devine St., Columbia. Ongoing and Richard Lund (sculptors); Page Morris, - Featuring antique and contemporary fine art Robert Lange said, “We are extremely excited a feast for the eyes with art that is thought pro- Beth West, Suzy Shealy, Walton Selig, Martha in our gallery of fine rugs and antiques. We to see what these artists are capable of on a voking and visual stimulating. In addition to sales, Thomas, Jan Swanson, Tish Lowe, Bettye now offer full-service framing. Hours: Tue.- grand scale.” Ongoing - Featuring works by Ali we offer consulting and professional installation Rivers, Debra Paysinger, Meredith Paysinger, Fri., noon-5pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: Cavanaugh, Megan Aline, Robert Lange, Nathan services. We are here to make your art collecting McKenzie Seay and Leah Wimberly (painters). 803/254-1352 or at Durfee, Kerry Brooks, Jessica Dunegan, Fred experience simple and enjoyable. Hours: Tue.- All studios on the main level have glass-fronts (www.fontenayondevine.blogspot.com). Jamar, Michael Moran, Amy Lind, Adam Hall, Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/579-7328 or at so that visitors can see art and the artists Joshua Flint, Sean Clancy, and JB Boyd. Hours: (www.georgegalleryart.com). at work. Studio hours vary with each artist. Frameland, 619 Harden St., (Five Points, next Mon.-Sun., 11am-7pm. Contact: 843/805-8052 Building hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm or by appt. to Grouchos Deli), Columbia. Ongoing - Fea- or at (www.robertlangestudios.com). The John Carroll Doyle Art Gallery, 125 Contact: Jan Swanson at 803/360-6794, e-mail turing local art in Five Points, close to down- Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring to ([email protected]) or on Facebook. town. USC and college art, diploma frames, Stewart Fine Art, 12 State Street, Charleston. works by the late John Carroll Doyle and Mar- Columbia and vintage SC prints. Hours: Ongoing - Featuring works by Sue Stewart, gret Petterson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Coffee Bar, 906 Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3:30pm. Charles DuPre DeAntonio, Robert Isley, Margaret Contact: 843/577-7344 or at (www.johncdoyle. Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce. Ongoing - Featur- Contact: 803/771-4451. Dyer, Fran Moeller Gatins, and James Wellington com). ing art by local artists and cafe and wine bar. Taylor, Jr. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5:30pm. Con- We also have MIND GRAVY which is our po- Havens Framemakers and Gallery, 1616 tact: 843/853-7100 or at (www.suestewartfineart. The Southern, 2 Carlson Court, behind the etry night every wed 8-10pm. Hours: Wed.-Sat., Gervais St., Columbia. Ongoing - Exhibiting com). Pizza Hut at 483 Meeting Street, Charleston. 7pm-2am. Contact: 803/7084731 or e-mail at paintings by local artists: Jamie Blackburn, Ongoing - Featuring a contemporary art gallery ([email protected]). Diane Gilbert, Betsy Havens, Rob Shaw, Steven Spencer Art Gallery, 55 Broad St., in historic dealing in recent works by artists connected to Whetstone, James E. Calk and others. Featuring French Quarter District, Charleston. Ongoing the American South. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-7- Bella Vista Art & Framing, 705 Gervais St., an extensive collection of handcarved museum - Offering the works of over 20 award winning pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 843/580-8905 downstairs of City Market Antiques, Columbia. quality frames. Art and frame restoration. Hours: artists in a delightfully eclectic mix of subject or at (http://thesouthern.gallery/). Ongoing - Featuring original works of art of Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Con- matter, styles, and media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., varied national artists, regional artists ,vintage tact: 803/256-1616 or at (www.havensframemak- 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/722-6854 or at The Sportsman’s Gallery, 165 King Street, art, antiquarian engravings and etchings, origi- ersandgallery.com). (www.spencerartgallery.com). Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring one of the nal photography. Also a Mort Kunstler dealer largest, most diverse collections of contempo- and large selection of SC artists ,giclees, and HoFP, 2828 Devine Street, Columbia. Ongo- Srebnick Gallery, 195 1/2 King Street, rary sporting and wildlife art found today and limited edition prints. And, offering a full service ing - Featuring original works of art from around Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring paintings, once having viewed it, we are confident you custom framing shop featuring professional, the world and around the corner. Hours: Mon.- pastels and drawings by C. Katriel Srebnik and will concur. Hours: Mon,-Fri., 10:30am-5:30pm, quality framing at below industry prices. Hours: Fri.,9am-5:30pm; Sat.,10am-5pm, & by appt.. guest artists. Hours: call for hours. Contact: Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 843/727- Tue.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 803/765- Contact: 803/799-7405 or at (www.hofpgallery. 843-580-8488 or at (www.sregallery.com). 1224 or at (www.sportsmansgallery.com). 0808 or e-mail at ([email protected]). com).
Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery, 175 Church St., Blue Sky Gallery, Arcade Mall, 1332 Main if ART Gallery, 1221 - 1223 Lincoln St., just south of the corner of Market and Church St., Streetm Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works by Don Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original by Blue Sky. Hours: Contact for hours or by Zurlo, Paul Yanko, Edmund Yaghjian, David art in traditional, realism, wildlife, impressionism chance. Contact: e-mail to (blueskygallery@ Yaghjian, Mike Williams, Katie Walker, Bram collage, and abstracts in a variety of mediums, gmail.com). van Velde, Leo Twiggs, H. Brown Thornton, including photography and hand crafted jewelry. Christine Tedesco, Tom Stanley, Laura Spong, Offering the works of Colleen Wiessmann, Rosie Carol Saunders Gallery, 922 Gervais St., Kees Salentijn, Silvia Rudolf, Edward Rice, Phillips, Shelby Parbel, Bob Graham, Amelia Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring fine art objects Paul Reed, Anna Redwine, Herb Parker, Matt Whaley, Dixie Dugan, Nancy Davidson, Sandra and works by local artists, including Mana Hewitt, Overend, Janet Orselli, Marcelo Novo, Dorothy Scott, Jennifer Koach, Michel McNinch, Amelia Stephen Chesley, Carol Pittman, Mike Williams, Netherland, Philip Morsberger, Joan Mitchell, Rose Smith, Lissa Block, Debra Paysinger, Laura Spong, Heidi Darr-Hope, Judy Hubbard, Eric Miller, Sam Middleton, Reiner Mahrlein, Charles Moore, Roger Tatum, Daryl Knox, Gina Jeri Burdick, Clay Burnett, and Eddie Bryan. Peter Lenzo, Deanna Leamon, Ger Lataster, Brown and Madison Latimer. We also participate Hours: M-F, 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. Sjaak Korsten, Bill Jackson, Alvin Hollings- in Charleston’s historic French Quarter art walks Contact: 803/256-3046. worth, Klaus Hartmann, Tonya Gregg, Mary every March, May, October and December. Gilkerson, Ralph Gelbert, Phil Garrett, Jacques Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm, Fri. & Sat., 10am- Doucet, Jeff Donovan, Stephen Chesley, 8pm; and Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/579- Work by Curt Butler Steven Chapp, Ashlynn Browning, Carl Blair, 9725 or at (www. studio151finearts. com). Aaron Baldwin, Karel Appel, Roland Albert and The Wells Gallery at The Sanctuary, at The Benny Andrews. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm Tara Vis Gallery, 218 C King Street, Charleston. Sanctuary on Kiawah Island, about 30 minutes and Sat., 11am- 5pm. Contact: 803/238-2351 Ongoing - At Tara Vis Gallery, you will discover from Charleston, in Kiawah's newest and most or e-mail at ([email protected]). photographic journeys, what brought each of us luxurious resort. May 11 & 12, from 1-6pm, to this place in the photography field, and why (Mother’s Day Weekend) - Curt Butler will be John Miranda's South Carolina Artists Gal- their prowess in these endeavors places them painting live in the gallery. Ongoing - Featuring lery, Dutch Square Mall, next to Belk, 421 Bush at the top of the list in this field. I want Tara Vis a selection of paintings, jewelry and sculptures River Rd., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring pastel Gallery to be a place where you can lose yourself of some of the Lowcountry's finest artists, Betty portraits, pastel paintings and prints by John in the images and stories, a respite from the Anglin Smith, Shannon Smith, Jennifer Smith Miranda, as well as other works by SC artists. mundane, taking you places that many people Rogers, George Pate, Glenn Harrington, Gary Also - Featuring a large selection of works by on this earth will never have the opportunity to Gowans, Karen Larson Turner, Kim English, Work by Mark Conrardy Erica Hoyt, including Charleston prints, colleges experience. Featuring work by Patrick Kelly, Ben Felice Killian, Grainger McKoy and Darrell City Art, 1224 Lincoln Street, Columbia. May of South Carolina and numbered reproduction Reed, Brian Bielmann, Tom Whitfield, and Sorin Davis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm & Sun., 3 - June 30 - Featuring an exhibit of works of prints. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am -9pm & Sun. Onisor. Hours: Thur.-Sun., 10am-6pm. Contact: 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/576-1290 or at Mark Conrardy. A reception will be held on May 12:30pm-6pm. Contact: 803/750-6750. 843/577-0253. (www.wellsgallery.com). 3, from 5-8pm. Conrardy was born and grew up in Wichita and Kansas City, KS, where his LAC Gallery, 121 A East Main St. (entrance on The Art MECCA of Charleston, 427 King Street, Columbia Area grandmother encouraged him to draw horses and Maiden Lane) Lexington. Ongoing - Charleston. Ongoing - The most eclectic art praised the results. This encouragement, and Showcasing original, collectible works of art by: gallery in Charleston. Displaying a wide array of Main Street, downtown Columbia. May 3, 6-9pm that of friends and teachers as early as kinder- transcendent artist Abstract Alexandra, mixed- local talent, there is a lot to see and little some- - "First Thursday on Main". This monthly event garten, gave him confidence to continue art as media artist C.J. Martin-Marchese; landscape thing for everyone!. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm held on the 1st Thursday of the month features an interest. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jane painter Susan Johnson; pop-surrealist painter & Sun., 11am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/577-0603 or art presentation - up and down Main Street. Aldridge, Jim Arendt, Randolph New Armstrong, Jason Freeman and exclusive jewelry by at (www.artmeccaofcharleston.com). Some of the participants include: Tapp’s Arts Penny Baskin, Jo Dean Bauknight, Robbie Bell, Esihle Designs. LAC also hosts monthly events Center, Columbia Museum of Art, Artists in the Kimberly Betchman, Tarleton Blackwell, Angela featuring guest artists, authors, poets, musi- The Audubon Gallery, 190 King St., Charles- Arcade, and more. For further information contact Bradburn, Betty Bramlett, Joe Byrne, Carolita cians, dancers and more. Hours: Thur., 1-7pm, ton. Ongoing - "Charleston's only gallery for the Lorri-Ann Carter of CarterTodd & Associates at Cantrell, Kathy Casey, Anne Cunningham, Bob Fri., 1-8pm and Sat. 11am-2pm. Contact: call Natural History and sporting art enthusiast!" Lo- 803/779-4005, e-mail at ([email protected]). Doster, Gerard Erley, Claire Farrell, Amy Fichter, 803/351-3333 or at (https://www.facebook.com/ cally owned, the gallery specializes in the golden Tim Floyd, Michael Fowler, Teri Goddard, Harriet LACGallery/). age of natural history (1700-1900), emphasiz- Alicia Leeke Fine Art Studio, 3821 Edinburg Goode, Vanessa Grubbs, Randy Hanna, Shelley ing John James Audubon, one of Charleston's Rd., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original Hehenberger, Mana Hewitt, David Kessler, Jan Lewis & Clark Gallery, 1001 Huger Street, most highly regarded artist. Here, you will find a acrylic cityscapes, abstracts, monotypes, and Kransberger, Robert Lyon, Rena MacQueen, behind One Eared Cow Glass, Columbia. On- tour-de-force of Audubon's "Birds of America" as drawings on canvas and fiber. Giclee’s on Doug McAbee, Fred McElveen, Esther Melton, going - Featuring work by Clark Ellefson and well as other highly acclaimed natural history art. canvas and paper also available. Hours: by Max Miller, Lee A. Monts, Marge Loudon Moody, other contemporary artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., A sportman's paradise with a large selection of appt. only. Contact: 803/429-5456 or at (www. Blake Morgan, Bruce Nellsmith, Heather Noe, 9am-6pm; Sat., 9am-3pm & by appt. Contact: antique wildfowl decoys, collectibles, nostalgic alicialeeke.com). Susan Nuttall, Patrick Parise, Ann Hightower- 803/765-2405 or at (www.lewisandclarklamps. paintings, prints of days afield and favorite hunt- Patterson, Leslie Pierce, Carol Pittman, Sylvia com). ing dogs. We offer museum-quality framing and ArtCan Studio & Gallery, 108 Beaufort Street, Ady-Potts, Alex Powers, Brian Rego, May Reisz, conservation services for works of art on paper to Chapin. Ongoing - Featuring original paint- Tom Risser, Peggy Rivers, Cindy Saad, Sara Michael Story Studio/Gallery, 116 Brook protect and present your most treasured pieces. ings, handpainted furnishing, and limited and Schneckloth, Ed Shmunes, Wanda Steppe, Trout Ct., Lexington. Ongoing - Featuring Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: open edition lithographs by Judy Bolton Jarrett. Nancy Thompson, Teri Tynes, Yisha Wang, traditional landscapes in oil & pastel by Michael 843/853-1100 or at (www.audubonart.com). Hours: Thur.& Fri., noon-5:30pm; Sat., noon- Wendyth Wells, Sam Wilkins, Rod Wimer, and Story. Giclee & reproduction prints. Hours by 4pm or by appt.(call before coming). Contact: Katarina Zaric. This represents a rare opportunity appt. only. Contact: 803/356-4268 or at The Brizard Studio, one King Street, Suite 404, 803/345-6588 or at (www.judyjarrettgallery. to view a very wide range of acclaimed SC artists (www.michaelstory.com). Charleston. Ongoing - Original fine oil paintings com). at one time. City Art features three distinct gallery by Robin Brizard, award-winning impressionist spaces. A complete fine artists supply store is Mouse House, Inc/Susan Lenz Studio., 2123 artist. Hours: by appt. only, call 843/577-0964. ART + CAYCE Gallery, 1329 State St., op- located on the lower level. Fine custom designer Park St. (historic Elmwood Park), Colum- posite Brookland Cayce High School, Cayce. framing is available at City Art. In addition the bia. Ongoing - Featuring the working studio, The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, 103 Ongoing - Our gallery hosts local artists from Gallery is often host to a variety of events hosted original fibers, and mixed-media artwork by Church Street, at St. Michael's Alley, Charleston. South Carolina showing works in various me- by rental clients. City Art is a wonderful space Susan Lenz. After 14 years at Vista Studios, Ongoing - Showcasing nineteenth century oil dia. Every show is different and unique and dis- to enjoy and purchase original art, art supplies, Susan will now be working at Mouse House. paintings, works on paper and sculpture of the plays work from abstract painting to mixed me- fine framing, take art classes and have wedding Also offering custom picture framing as well as American South. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. dia assemblages. Currently we are displaying receptions, etc. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; a wide selection of antiquarian prints and bev- Contact: 843/723-0025 or at (www.fineartsouth. sculpture by Robin Jones and mixed media as- Fri., 10am-5pm, & Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: eled mirrors. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5pm & com). semblage/painting by Andrew Norton Webber. 803/252-3613 or at (www.cityartonline.com). most Sat., 10am-2 pm. Contact: 803/254-0842; One can expect to visit the gallery during the at (www.susanlenz.com); or The George Gallery, 50 Bogard Street, Charles- week and experience a calm atmosphere with Finleaf Gallery, 2323 Devine Street, Columbia. (www.mousehouseinc.blogspot.com). ton. Ongoing - Currently representing Gary engaging pieces. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 1-4pm; Ongoing - Featuring original artwork by local Grier, Amanda Norman, Paul Yanko, Alan Taylor Sat., 1-4pm & by appt. Contact: 803/765-0838 and regional artists, whose work has been Jeffries and Evan Armstrong, the gallery presents or at (http://artpluscayce.blogspot.com/). hand-selected for display in our gallery. Hours: continued on Page 50 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 49 late Jim Harrison including original paintings, Greenville Area limited edition prints and a variety of unlimited edition reproductions, bronzes, etchings and Downtown Greenville - "First Fridays," SC Commercial Galleries other collectible items from Harrison in his featuring a gallery crawl presented on the first continued from Page 49 more than thirty-year career as an artist. Hours: Fri, of the month from 6-9pm. Visit galleries Tue., Thur., & Fri., 11am-5pm and Wed. & Sat., throughout the downtown area. For info: (www. Noble's Fine Art Gallery, 3300 Forest Drive, artists show. Through May 2 - "Aberrant Reflec- 11am-3pm. Contact: 803/793-5796 or at (www. fristfridaysonline.com). Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring African- tions," USC BFA Show by painter Kara Mitton. jimharrison.com). American art, originals, giclees, serigraphs, Ongoing - Resident artists include: Eileen Blyth, West End area of Greenville, located on and lithographs. Portrait artist available. Artists Stephen Chesley, Heidi Darr-Hope, Pat Gilmar- Edgefield Pendleton Street just across from the Clemson featured include: Jim Wider, Tyrone Geter, tin, Robert Kennedy, Sharon Licata, Michael Mc- Visual Arts Center, every Sat., from 10am-2- John W. Jones, Alice Simmons Bing, Keith Ninch, Kirkland Smith, Laura Spong, and David Edgefield County, May 5 & 6 - "2018 Heritage pm - The Village Market, a weekly artisan and Tolen, Lori Starnes, and Carl Crawford. Also Yaghjian. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 10am-3pm or by appt. Trail Pottery Tour and Sale," featuring potters farmers market. Vendors vary, but typically in- high quality African sculptures and handmade Contact: at (www.StormwaterStudios.org). from Edgefield Area Clay Guild. Studios on the clude arts, antiques and vintage dealers, along baskets. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm; & Sat., tour include Phoenix Factory’s Old Edgefield with produce and seafood providers and a 10:30am-5pm. Contact: 803-790-5892 or e-mail The Gallery at Nonnah's, 923 Gervais Street Pottery, Edgefield Clay Studio, PKPottery and small army of food trucks. For more information at ([email protected]). (right across the street from our old place), Edgefield Clay Works. The tour will be held or to request a vendor space, please contact Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works by Edie on Saturday, May 5th, from 10am to 5pm and Teresa Slack, organizer, by e-mail at (teresa. One Eared Cow Glass Gallery & Studio, 1001 Biddle, Jennifer Edwards, and Calli Gillis, in vari- on Sunday, May 6th, from noon. to 5pm. The [email protected]). Huger St., Columbia. Ongoing - Handblown ous media. Hours: Fri & Sat., 11:30am-midnight; Groundhog kiln, located on Crest Road, will be glass by Tom Lockart and crew, including per- Mon., 5-10pm; 5-11pm; and Tue.-Thur., 11:30am- fired the week of the tour, opening Saturday Art Crossing at River Place, 300 River Street, fume bottles, ornaments, vases, sculpture, bowls, 11pm.. Contact: 803/779-9599 or at morning at 9am. For more information and a map @ S. Main, along the Reedy River, Greenville, and paperweights, in all price ranges. Hours: (www.nonnahs.com). to the various sites, please visit us on Facebook SC, or at (www.artcrossing.org). Ongoing - Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: at Heritage Trail Pottery Tour and Sale. This site includes a number of artists' studios 803/254-2444 or at The Great Frame Up, 252-M Harbison Blvd., which chanfe to often to list them. Hours: Tues- (www.oneearedcow.com). Columbia. Ongoing - Original works by Edie Jane Bess Pottery LLC, 206 Lynch St., day thru Saturday, 11am to 5pm and on 1st Fri., Biddle and Suzanne Amodio. Variety of work by just off of Main St., around the corner from from 6-9pm. Contact: at (www.artcrossing.org). Portfolio Art Gallery, Five Points area, 2007 local and regional artists. Giclee and serigraph Glass Images, Edgefield. Ongoing - Func- Devine St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring the reproductions on paper and canvas from some tional stoneware pottery by artist/owner, Jane Art & Light, 16 Aiken Street, Greenville. Ongo- work of local, regional & national artists. Hours: of the world’s most collectible artists. Dealer Bess. Working pottery studio and retail shop ing - The gallery brings together visual arts and Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 803/256-2434 or for Somerset House Publishing, Gregory Edi- featuring many one-of-a-kind items....wonderful home accessories to provide a boutique that is at (www.portfolioartgal.com). tions / Washington Green Fine Art, Historical entertaining pieces.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am- at once unique and incredibly usable. This is Art Prints and others. Specialists in custom 5pm; Sat., 10am-2pm; or by appt. Contact: the first fusion gallery in the area to offer varied Prompt Designs Art Gallery, 3041 N. Main framing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 803/637-2434 or at (www.janebesspottery. and affordable original art along with wonder- St., near where the train trussel crosses Main 803/407-2156 or at (www.columbiasc.thegreat- com). fully original home furnishings and accessories. St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original frameup.com). Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 11am-3pm. oils and giclees by Porter O'Brien Dodd. Hours: Edisto Island Contact: 864/363-8172 or at (www.artandlight- Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 803/252-2927 or The Hive Studio and Gallery, 3310 Harrison gallery.com). e-mail at ([email protected]). Rd., across from Zesto just off Forest Dr., near With These Hands Gallery, 547 Highway 174, Richland Fashion Mall, Columbia. Ongoing Edisto Island. Ongoing - The gallery offers a Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, 200 N. Redbird Studio & Gallery, 2757 Rosewood - Featuring exuberant watercolors by Betty Riv- collection of unique handmade, one-of-a-kind, Main St. Greenville. Ongoing - The eclectic Drive, Columbia. Ongoing - Redbird was created ers; soft and emotional mixed media by Martha American craft. Representing over 150 artists, mix of works by the Aritsts members is always by artists Virginia Scotchie and Bri Kinard who M. T. Herman; spirited equestrian photography you will find: kaleidoscopes, wind chimes, jew- on display. Come in and enjoy the works of; saw a need for a place where experienced and by Tina W. Brown; sculpture by Jessica Barnes elry, hand blown glass, stained glass, pottery, Dottie Blair, Laura Buxo, Gerda Bowman, Pat budding artists could work in a supportive and Smith, Elizabeth M. Barnes and Darlene oil lamps, wooden toys, wooden sculptures & Cato, Dale Cochran, Robert Decker, Kathy accessible environment and regional artists not Doerr; ceramics by Sonya Wilkins and Janice decoys, metal sculpture, fiber to wear, photog- DuBose, Pat Grills, Mel Hammonds, Edith Mc- yet represented in the community could show Sczescy. Also, offering classes ages 5-adult in raphy, original paintings, giclee’s, prints, and Bee Hardaway, Chris Hartwick, Megan Heuse, their art. The gallery will feature work by some of a variety of mediums. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1pm-6- more! Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: Russell Jewell, Diarmuid Kelly, John Pendarvis, the best artists of the region in ceramics, wood pm and by appt. Contact: 803/467-4112 or at 843/869-3509 or at (www.WithTheseHandsGal- Miranda Sawyer, David Waldrop and Erin and metal sculpture, prints, drawings, wearable (home.sc.rr.com/hivestudio/). lery.com). Webb. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., art and video. Among the artworks are elaborate 1-5pm. Contact: 864/239-3882 or at tea pots and vases by Jim Connell; playful and The Picture Place, 4711-9 Forest Drive, next Florence (www.artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com). thought-provoking ceramic sculptures by Paula to CVS. Columbia. Ongoing - We have water- Smith; the rugged but graceful ceramics of Zak colors, oils, acrylics and handmade papers by Lynda English Gallery-Studio, 403 Second Christopher Park Gallery, 608-A South Main Helenske; wood sculptures and paper collages artist, Alicia Leeke, Lyssa Harvey, Lisa Gibson, Loop Rd., Florence. Ongoing - Featuring Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Offering hand- by Paul Martyka; drawings and performance Rita Smith, Jim Finch, Jan Swanson, Kathryn works by local and regional artists in a variety of made and humorous art by North and South videos by Jon Prichard; prints and drawings by VanAernum, Noel Brault, Nita Yancy and F.M. media. Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm and by appt. Carolina artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Tom Nakashima; and wearable art by Courtney Steingrers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm and Contact: 843/673-9144 or at (www.lyndaenglish- Sat., noon-6pm. Contact: 864/232-6744 or at Starrett. Work by Virginia Scotchie and Bri Kinard Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 803/782-6138. studio.net). (www.christopherparkgallery.com). will also be shown at the gallery. Redbird will mount a new exhibition every six weeks. Hours: Village Artists, Village at Sandhill, 631-8 Running Horse Gallery (Feather Pottery & Liz Daly Designs, 1801 Rutherford Road, Mon.-Thur., 10am-8:30pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Promenade Place, next door to Panera, off Two Interiors, LLC) 928 Old Wallace Gregg Road, Greenville. Ongoing - The gallery continues to Contact: 803/727-2955 or at (www.redbirdstudio- Notch and Clemson Rds., near I-20, Columbia. Florence. Ongoing - Featuring ceramic works show many local artisits who work in various andgallery.com). Ongoing - The gallery features the works of 28 by Sasha and Tari Federer. Their artwork is one- mediums, and has expanded to include art from local artists offering: workshops, monthly shows of-a-kind, hand crafted, using an array of firing other areas. Liz Daly-Korybski creates jewelry Rita Smith Gallery, at Midtown At Forest Acres and exhibits. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & techniques and surface decoration. Hours; 10am- from glass in her on site studio, and other art- (formally Richland Mall) across from Barnes Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 803/699-8886. 6pm daily, but call first. Contact: 843/992-2178 or ists can be seen creating in the gallery as well. & Noble, corner of Forest Drive and Beltline e-mail at ([email protected]). Hours: call for hours. Contact: 864/325-4445 or Blvd., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original Vista Art & Frame, 1752 Airport Blvd., Cayce. at (www.dalydesigns.com). watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings and col- Ongoing - Featuring paintings of the South by The Clay Pot Coffee Shop, 166 S. Dargan lector prints by Rita Smith as well as paintings Stephen O. Gunter. Hours: M.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Street, Florence. Ongoing - Featuring works Hampton III Gallery, 3100 Wade Hampton Blvd., and photography by 7 other SC artists. Also a Fri., 10am-4pm; & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 10 Gallery Center, Taylors. Through May 26 - selection of pottery, stained glass, wood turn- 803/794-7252 or at (www.vistaart.com). 6:30am-3pm; Wed.-Sat., 6:30am-3pm & 5-9pm; "Forest Meditation - Shinrin-Yoku" (a mental walk ings, jewelry and other original crafts. Hours: Sun. 8:30am-2:30pm. Contact: 943/407-1646. through the forest.) Featured are small works on Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm & Sun. 12:30-6pm. Con- Webb Rawls Galleries, 5210 N. Trenholm paper that date back to the early 1990’s by Yuri tact: 803/790- 0328. Rd., (Forest Acres, behind First Citizens Bank) Fort Mill/ Tega Cay Tsuzuki. In 1994 the Greenville County Museum Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and of Art presented a solo exhibition of Yuri’s work Southern Pottery, 3105 Devine St., Columbia. picture framing since 1904. South Carolina’s Olive’s, 229 Main Street, Fort Mill. Ongoing - which included many of the small paintings that Ongoing - Featuring pottery works by Ken oldest family owned art and frame gallery. Local Olive’s exhibits local artist in the Carolina’s. It are being shown in this exhibition. Along with the Baskin, Donna Craven, Jeremy Davis, Kim art, museum framing of fine art at lowest prices. also has a handmade by local artisan, gift shop, intimate paper works, several large canvases Ellington, Bruce Gholson, Samantha Henneke, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am- as well as a working ceramic studio. Olive’s and recent sculpture will be on display. Ongoing David Hooker, Rocky Lewycky, Peter Lenzo, 3:30pm. Contact: 803/787-2787 or at (www. offers workshops and regular classes as well as - works by Sigmund Abeles, John Acorn, Dave Karen Newgard, Mark Peters, Ron Philbeck, Vir- webbrawlsgalleries.com). ceramic parties and events. Presently works by Appleman, Jane Armstrong, J. Bardin, Carl Blair, ginia Scotchie, Gay Smith, David Stempfle, Ben Dottie Leatherwood, Todd Baxter, Rachel Ohls Emery Bopp, Bette Lee Coburn, Jeanet Dreskin, Truesdale and Mike Vatalaro. Hours: Tue.-Fri., Wink Gallery, 911-A Lady St., Columbia. and proprietor Debbie Whitsett among others are Tom Flowers, William Halsey, Lee Hall, James 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact 803/251- Ongoing - Featuring a wide range of contem- being exhibited. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-6pm or Kirby, Darell Koons, Paul Matheny, Corrie McCal- 3001 or at (http://southern-pottery.com/). porary art by Midlands artists, including Terri studio open until 8:30pm as reserved. Contact: lum, Glen Miller, Daniel Marinelli, Mark Mulfinger, Hutto, Laurie McIntosh, Page Morris, Heather 704/301-2619 or at (www.olivesmudpuddle.com). Charles Quest, Ed Rice, Merton Simpson, Laura LaHaise, Debbie Martin and Melony Stuckey. Spong, Carl Sublett, Leo Twiggs, Art Werger, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., 10am-3pm Georgetown Harrell Whittington, Enid Williams, Mickey Wil- and by appt. Contact: 803/238-3855. liams, Paul Yanko, and Jas Zadurowicz Hours: Prince George Framing Co., 805 Front St., Tue.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Columbia Georgetown. Ongoing - Featuring superior 864/268-2771 or at Grapes and Gallery, 1113 Taylor Street, custom framing, a broad selection of quality (www.HamptoniiiGallery.com). across the street from Oliver’s mission, Colum- prints and posters and great customer service. bia. Ongoing - Serving craft beer, wine bar and Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Little House Art Studios, 602 Strange Rd., painting studio. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 4-9:30pm & Contact: 843/527-8413 or at (http://www.prince- Taylors. Ongoing - Featuring exhibits of fiber art, Sat., noon-9:30pm. Contact: 803/728-1278 or georgeframing.com/). mixed media collages and painting by Susan R. visit (www.grapesandgallery.com). Sorrell and Anne K. Taylor’s photography, paint- The Georgetown Art Gallery, 705 Front Street, ings and collages. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: Conway Georgetown. Ongoing - Original works and 864/517-4023 or at (www.littlehouseartstudios. prints by 20 artists, including: Mimi Beaver, Ann com). Conway Glass Center, 708 12th Ave., historic Boone, Mike Bowers, Agnes Boyle, Nancy Brack- Creel Oil building Conway. Ongoing - Featur- en, Barbara Bush, Dottie Dixon, Susan Duke, llyn strong, 119 North Main Street, Greenville. ing an open-air gallery and glass educational Phyllis Graham, Dian Hammett, Mark Hilliard, Ongoing - featuring the works of over 60 na- studio dedicated to raising the awareness of Gail Joley, Audrey McLeod, Myrna McMahon, Hal tional custom jewelry designers and glass blow- the visual arts in Conway and Horry County, Moore, Drummond Murdoch, Sue Rutherford, ers. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am - 5:30pm. Contact: Work by Eileen Blyth SC. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: Roy & Carol Smith, Susan Tiller and Nancy van 864/233-5900 or at (www.llynstrong.com). 843/248-3558, or at (www.conwayglass.com). Buren. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: New Location & New Name 843/527-7711 or at (http://www.georgetownart- Mary Praytor Gallery, 26 So. Main Street, Stormwater Studios, (formaly known as Vista Denmark gallery-sc.com/index.html). Greenville. Ongoing - Exhibit of gallery artists Studios) 413 Pendleton Street, behind One include; Scott Belville, Judy Jones, Kent Ambler, Eared Cow Glass Gallery & Studio and Lewis Jim Harrison Gallery, One South Main Street, Stephen Dell, Spela Brencic, Jack Burgess, + Clark Gallery, Columbia. Through May 6 - intersection of Main Street and Highway 78, Margaret Dyer, Ashley Norwood Cooper, Jona- "Stormwater," the new facilities first resident Denmark. Ongoing - Featuring works by the continued on Page 51 Page 50 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents activities. Hours: Mon., 1-6pm; Tue.-Fri., 10am- Karen's Korner, Gateway to the Beach 6pm; and Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/374- center,1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd., near CVS, 6546 or at (www.olio-studio.com). Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Offering high quality SC Commercial Galleries custon framing, originals and prints by Charlynn continued from Page 50 Lancaster Knight, Carol McGill, Sabine Avacalade, Kevin Curran, and Carol Ann Curran. Photography than Fenske, Dobee Snowber, Jim Heiser, Mary blog.cbcaine.com/tag/main-street-real-estate- by Scott Henderson, Marc Epstein, as well as Walker, Ken Page, Mark Mulfinger, and Mark gallery/) or (www.christopherrico.com). pottery, stained glass and other fine art objects. Anderson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Thur.& Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Fri. evenings & Sun. afternoons by appt. Contact: Greenwood Contact: 843/971-4110 or at (www.karenskorner- 864/235-1800. frameandart.com). Main & Maxwell, 210 Main Street, at the Midtown Artery, 718-A S. Main St., West End, intersection of Main Street and Maxwell Avenue Perspective Gallery, in Crickentree Shopping just one block below the Army/Navy Store and Greenwood. Ongoing - A gallery and retail shop Center on Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. one block above The American Grocery Res- specializing in local South Carolina artists offering Ongoing - The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild has taurant, Greenville. Ongoing – Featuring con- handcrafted art, pottery, jewelry, fiber and gifts Work by Bob Doster opened their first art gallery The Guild has been temporary paintings by world renowned Andre for all occasions. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Bob Doster’s Backstreet Studio, Gallery, & considering for some time the possibility of open- Desjardins, Fidel Garcia and Anita Lewis. Also Contact: 864/223-6229 or at Garden, 217 E. Gay St., at the intersection of ing a gallery to showcase the work of the many featuring original works by international artists (www.mainandmaxwell.com). White St. & Gay St., one and one half blocks talented artists who create original artwork in an Hengki Pudjianto, Eugenia Mangra, Yogendra east of Main St., Lancaster. Ongoing - Fea- assortment of media. Perspective Gallery is in the Sethi and Victoria Stewart. Bronze sculpture Hilton Head Island turing works by award winning sculptor Bob former location of the Treasure Nest Art Gallery. by South Vietnamese artist Tuan and glass Doster, along with changing exhibits of local, A steering committee was brought together to for- sculpture by Barry Entner can also be seen. Camellia Art, 8 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head regional, and national artists working in all me- mulate a plan and oversee the work required to Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-7pm, Sun., noon-5pm. Island. Ongoing - Featuring custon framing and diums. Hours: by appt only. Contact: 803/285- create the gallery environment the guild had been Contact: 864/232-0018 or at art gallery with works by Marge Agin, Evelyn B. 9190 or at (www.bobdoster.com). seeking. Over 40 artists are currently exhibiting (www.midtownartery.com). Ballentine, Vickie Ebbers, Cassandra M. Gillens, their lively, colorful work, in oils, watercolors, pho- Kelly Graham, Ben Ham, Brucie Holler, Bill Little, Chastain's Studio Lofts, 107 South Main tography, mixed media and more. A wide range Olde Towne Galleries, 1300 Laurens Road, Louanne Laroache, Lynn Parrott, Laurie McIn- Street, Lancaster. Ongoing - Chastain’s Studio of styles is represented. It is the goal of the Mount Greenville. Ongoing - A fine art gallery featur- tosh, Brian Vaughn, and Martha Worthy. Hours: Lofts is a place for artists, wanna-be artists Pleasant Artists Guild and the staff of Perspective ing works by local, regional and international Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 9am-1pm. and those who appreciate visual arts or want to bring to the East Cooper area a truly high qual- artists, including watercolor landscapes and Contact: 843/785-3535 or at (http://camelliaart. to learn more about it. It’s a place of color and ity, diverse collection of artwork that will appeal to florals by Judy Sahm, Celtic landscapes by com). shapes, of imagination and beauty, of heart and residents and visitors alike in a pleasant, inviting Donna Nyzio, pottery by Veronica Inman, pho- soul. Most of the pieces were done by artists gallery setting. We are looking forward to working tography and hand-woven linens and garments Fastframe, 95 Matthews Dr., unit A-6, Hilton from Lancaster County and the surrounding with individual art collectors and designers to by Gail Gray and Russian Gzhel ceramics and Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring original communities, and most pieces are for sale at find something truly unique and beautiful. Hours: handpainted boxes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5- work in oils, acrylics, pastels, water colors, and reasonable prices. Classes are also offered at Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: call Becky Taylor pm. Contact: 864/235-5592. gouache, by David Randall and a variety of local the gallery. Hours: Tue. and Thur., 1-5pm and at 843-800-5025 or at (www.mpagperspectiveg- artists. Also a broad mix of limited editions, prints by appt. Contact: 803/804-3659 or at (www. allery.com). Ric Standridge Gallery, 1021 S. Main St., and posters also available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., chastainsstudiolofts,com). Greenville. Ongoing - We feature a continuing 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/342- Sandpiper Gallery, 2201 Middle Street, across series of Standridge paintings and individual 7696 or at (www.fastframe.com). Latta the street from Poe’s Restaurant and beside artist exhibitions as well as theme and in- Station 22 Restaurant, Sullivan's Island. Ong- vitational shows by artist from all geographic re- jcostello gallery, 8 Archer Rd., red fish res- RJK Frames and Things, 112 E. Main Street, ing - Minutes from Charleston on charming gions. We represent a diverse group of artistic taurant building, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing Latta. Ongoing - Featuring Imperial Russian Sullivan’s Island, the gallery features a fresh styles of painting, sculptures and preeminent - Representing an international landscape in bone china, exceptional gold trimmed lacquer mix of breath-taking paintings, pottery, exquisite glass collection. Hours: Tue. & Thur., 10am-4- compositions of oil, photography and print- boxes, Soviet propaganda posters, rare Rus- jewelry and unique works in wood, glass and pm or by appt. Contact: at (www.ricstandridge. making, from the Lowcountry to Morocco, sian Orthodox Icons and Avant Garde draw- metal. The eclectic collection of works in this com). Budapest, Kyoto, Latin America, and Provence. ings. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 8am-6pm. Contact: gallery is sure to bring a smile and will interest Hours: Mon.-Sat., 1-9pm & Sun., 5-9pm or by 843/752-9319 or both the seasoned fine art collector as well as Sea Island Gallery, 115 Pelham Road, Pelham appt. Contact: 843/686-6550 or at (www.jcostel- (http://www.rjkframesandthings.com/). the fine craft enthusiast; from stunning paint- Court Shopping Center, Greenville. Ongoing - logallery.com). ings to special gifts from the lowcountry. Hours: Original SC & southwest paintings by Douglas Lexington Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 843/883-0200 Grier, raku pottery by Tim Tyler, oils on paper by Picture This Gallery, Cypress Square, 78 or at (www.sandpipergallery.net). Betsy Bayne and a wide selection of prints by Arrow Road, Suite D, near Sea Pines, Hilton Mary Elliott Williams’ Studio, 1044 Hope Fer- many artists. Hours: Tues. - Fri., 10am - 5:30pm; Head Island. Ongoing - Cool bohemian art ry Rd., Lexington. Ongoing - Precious Faces, Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand Sat., 10am - 4pm. Contact: 864/271-2007. gallery in the exclusive resort of Hilton Head artworks mainly in pastel and oil, commissions Island. We offer custom picture framing, origi- accepted. Hours: by appt. Contact: 803/356- Chapin Park, 1400 Kings Hwy and 16th Ave. N., New Location nal artwork, and art & frame restoration. This 0381 or at (www.artistsofthesouth.com). Myrtle Beach. June 23 and 24, and Nov. 10 and Southeast Center for Photography, 116 E. adorable space has a comfortable atmosphere 11. 2018 - "46th Annual Art in the Park - Show & Broad Street, Greenville. May 11 - 30 - "SEA- that beckons one to stay for a while. Owners Sandlapper Art & Frame, 711 E. Main St., Sale," sponsored by Waccamaw Arts and Crafts SONS". Spring is fast approaching and what Mira Scott & Mark S. Tierney have created a Suite M, downstairs in Lexington’s Historic Old Guild. We will have over 60 artists from the East better time to celebrate the use of color in pho- space to exhibit their work and select guest Mill, Lexington. Ongoing - Offering custom pic- Coast, as far away as TN, with about 20 of those tography. We usually think of color and seasons artists, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and ture framing and fine art sales. Also handmade artists from our local area. Typical art will include to mean landscapes, but this time let’s not limit it writers are represented. Featuring work by Mira gifts such as pottery, jewelry, metal art, etc. The paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, to just the landscape, or Spring. All subject matter Scott, Mark S. Tierney, Steven A. Chapp, Alexis store has a very “coastal” flair but all mediums fabric, glass, metal, pottery, leather and stone. relating to any season, digital, analog or alterna- Kostuk, James Herrmann, Sheri Farbstein, and subjects are exhibited. Hours: Tue.-Fri., Free admission. Child and Pet Friendly! For info tive methods. All locations, all ages. Our juror for James Peach, Robert Stark, Terry Richard, 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-3pm; & by appt. Con- call JoAnne Utterback, 843/446-3830 or at “Seasons” will be Michael Pannier. Ongoing - An Mary C Leto, Kashmira Lodaya, Jeanne tact: 803/785-4278 or at (www.sandlapperart. (www.artsyparksy.com). exhibition and education venue promoting the Bessette & Barbara Miller. Hours: Tue.-Fri., com). art and enjoyment of fine photography. Through 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat., 9:30am-12:30pm or Valor Memorial Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, monthly juried exhibitions, local, national and by appt. Contact: 843/842-5299 or at (www. Mt. Pleasant - Isle of Palms - Sullivan's Is. The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Valor international photographers of all skill levels have picturethishiltonhead.com). Park, at The Market Common, in Myrtle Beach. the opportunity to have their work presented A Simple Tree, 1304 Erckmann Drive, Suite Oct. 6 and 7, and Nov. 3 and 4, 2018 - "Wac- and enjoyed by collectors, curators, enthusiasts, Pink House Gallery, 1503 Main Street Village,, D, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Framing for artists camaw Arts and Crafts Guild's 46th Annual Art interior designers, and colleagues. In addition, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring original and art galleries. Ready made frames in stock. in the Park". We will have over 60 artists from exceptional photographers will be invited to art work of regional and nationally known artists; Hours: call for hours. Contact: 843/606-0017 or the East Coast and as far away as Tennessee participate in solo or group shows. Our workshop plus unique handcrafted gift items. Also, the at (www.asimpletree.com). with about 20 of those artists from our local and class schedule cover all aspects of photog- best selection of prints and posters in the area. area. Typical art will include paintings, wood- raphy and challenges, encourages and inspires Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am - 6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Accent Framing & Gallery, 1303 Ben Sawyer working, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, the photographer in all of us. Hours: Wed.-Sat., Contact: 843/681-5169. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Original art by metal, pottery and stone. No admission charge. 10am-5pm and First Fridays until 9pm. Contact: many of the Lowcountry’s best artists featur- Child and Pet Friendly! Contact: JoAnne Ut- 864/605-7400 or at (www.sec4p.com). Smith Galleries, Gallery of Fine Craft, Art, ing Martin Ahrens, Fletcher Crossman, Lynn terback at 843/446-3830 or & Framing, in the Village at Wexford, upstairs Salkeld, Charles Parnell and Shea Fowler. (www.artsyparksy.com). 10 Central Avenue Studios, 10 Central Ave., in Ste. J-11, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hundreds of prints and photographs in stock. is centrally located in the Heritage Historic Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Hilton Head’s We also offer painting lessons by master art- ARTSPACE 506, 506 37th Ave. South, North District of Greenville. Ongoing - The studios is complete gallery representing more than 300 ists. Hours: M.-F., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4- Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - An alternative art gal- a unique gallery and working space for profes- of the country’s finest craftsmen offering the pm. Contact: 843/884-5828. lery in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that sional and emerging artists that invites the pub- finest in the area of jewelry, kaleidoscopes, provides exhibition opportunities for established lic inside the artistic process through shows, wooden jewelry boxes, Sticks furniture, art Adele’s Pottery Studio & Gallery, 1659 Mid- and emerging artists. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-6- events, education and conversations with work- glass, kitchen utensils, metal and pottery. The dle St., Sullivan’s Island. Ongoing - Featuring pm. Contact: at (www.artspace506.com). ing artists. We also offer services for Giclée gallery carries original art as well as fine prints wheel thrown & hand-built clay works by Adele reproductions and framing. Featuring works by and reproductions and offers complete framing Deas Tobin. Also offering classes for children Collectors Cafe & Gallery, 7726 North Kings Laura K. Aiken, Joseph Ambuhl, Jeanne Blink- services. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Con- and teens. Pottery on the wheel Sept.-May. Highway, Hwy. 17 and 78th Avenue, Myrtle off, Larry Coble, Deborah Feiste, Kay Larch, tact: 843/842-2280 or at Hours: daily, 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: Beach. Ongoing - 5,000 square foot gallery fea- J.J. Ohlinger, Julia Peters, Georgia Pistolis, (www.smithgalleries.com). 843/883-9545. turing local and regional artists. Hours: Regular Jill Patterson Schmidt and Judith Woodward. cafe hours. Contact: 843/449-9370. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm or by The Red Piano Art Gallery, 220 Cordillo Artwerx Framing & Galleria, The Plaza @ appt. Contact: Julia Peters at 864/370-0301 or Parkway, Hilton Head Is. Ongoing - Presenting Park West, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring The Howard Gallery, 532 West Broadway St., at (www.10CentralAve.com). a broad collection of 19th and 20th century rep- a unique, one-of-a-kind collection of original Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Featuring a frame resentational American paintings and sculpture. artwork, prints, giclees, hand painted gifts, Shop and gallery of local award winning artists The Art Cellar LLC, 233 N. Main Street, Landscapes, still lifes, genre scenes, figures custom mirrors, hand blown glass lamps, and with cards and small gifts as well. Hours: Mon.- across from Noma Square, Greenvile. Ongo- and historical subjects by many of America's hand made jewelry by local artists such as Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm & 3rd Thur. of the month ing - Unique art gallery in downtown Green- leading representational artists, impressionists Greg Drexler, Susan Hauser, Will Helger, Steve from 5-7:30pm. Contact: 843/626-3118. ville featuring over 40 local artists in variety and expressionists are available for discriminat- Neff, Richard Rose, Michael Story, and photog- of mediums and styles. Hours: Mon., Tue., & ing private, corporate and institutional collec- rapher Lea Dales. Also - Professional, on-site The Loft at The Howard Gallery, 532 West Thur., 11am-6pm; Fri., 11am-9pm; and Sat., tors. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-3pm custom framing, as well as a space for gifts. Broadway St., Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Featur- 9am-9pm. Contact: 864/419-5032 or at (www. or by appt. Contact: 843/785-2318 or at (http:// Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. ing a gallery of award winning artists, featuring greenvilleartcellar.com). redpianoartgallery.com/). Contact: 843/971-4643. paintings by Carol Belcher, Elaine Bigelow, Sue Coley, Judy O’Brien and Jan Wurst, with ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Greenville Lake City Complements Gallery, 630 Johnny Dodds collage, origami and ceramics by Millie Doud, Coldwell Banker Caine Main Street Gallery, Road, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring pottery ceramics by John Bolicki, photos by Suzanne 428 S. Main Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Real Olio Studio, 104 West Main Street, Lake City. by Mary Jeffries. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Gaff, and photos and jewelry by Kelly Mez- Estate gallery with rotating art exhibits quar- Ongoing - Olio Studio is an art studio that of- Contact: 843/881-4035. zapelle. Also a fine selection of framing by The terly. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: fers classes, workshops, arty parties, paint your Howard Gallery. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5- Shelley Windsor at 864/250-2850 or at (http:// own pottery, local art and other art events & continued on Page 52 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 51 Guenter Weber/walking sticks and sweetgrass group of artisans and crafters in the tri-county baskets and gourds by Sharon Perkins. Hours: area with 90 sellers under one roof, plus locally- Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/871-0297 or made foods and antiques. Monthly arts and crafts SC Commercial Galleries at (www.artcgalleryltd.com). shows on our 1/2 acre property. Hours: Mon.- continued from Page 51 Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/871-1113. Four Green Fields Gallery & Gifts, 117-A :30pm & 3rd Thur. of the month from 5-7:30pm. 5000 and e-mail at ([email protected]). Central Ave., Summerville. Ongoing - Featur- Treasure the View - Sand Carved Glass, 129 Contact: 843/626-3118. ing the new home of Silver Pail Pottery by 1/2 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. Ongoing - The Frame Shop and Gallery, 570 N. Ander- potters Jillian and Robin Carway. The gallery Unique sand carved glass sculptures created by North Charleston son Rd., Rock Hill. Ongoing - Offering original showcases the work of 45+ American fine craft renowned artist Lex Melfi. Each piece is a one-of- fine art, limited edition prints and posters as artists with an emphasis on local and South a-kind masterpiece produced by cutting images Steve Hazard Studio & Art Gallery, 4790 well as custom framing services. Hours: Mon.- Carolina artisans. Offering a wide range of into glass using high-pressured sand. Hours: by Trade Street, located in the business park Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 803-328-8744. talent from the master potter to the emerging appt. only. Contact: 843/875-7822 or at (www. across from the Festival Center, off Patriot silversmith. Other media represented include lexmelfi.com). Blvd. between Dorchester Road & Ashley Seneca fiber, wood, photography, baskets, paper, glass, Phosphate Road, Suite H, North Charleston. metal, leather and handmade artisan products. Sumter Ongoing - A new venue for on-going art shows Patina on the Alley, 114 Ram Cat Alley, Craft artists interested in exhibiting with Four of Contemporary Fine Craft and Fine Art avail- Seneca. Ongoing - Featuring limited edition Green Fields can find an “Artist Info Packet” Elephant Ear Gallery Fine Arts and Creations, able for purchase. A gallery and working studio prints, giclees, originals, pottery and sculp- on the website. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 672 Bultman Dr., Sumter. Ongoing - Featuring featuring works by Steve Hazard including 2-D tures by local and regional artists such as Beti Contact: 843/261-7680 or at (www.fourgreen- works by 23 artists offering every medium from & 3-D wall art, welded metal furniture, sculp- Strobeck, Wanda Heffelfinger, Gale McKinley, fieldsgallery.com). watercolor to angora grown rabbits producing ture, functional objects, and jewelry in fused Diana Pursch, Fran Humphries, Paul Frederick, fur for spinning. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. glass and etched clear glass. Art commis- Connie Lippert, Kate Krause, Karen Dittman, Imperial Framing & Specialities, 960 Bacons Contact: 803/773-2268. sions & unique design projects accepted. Find Sue Grier, Bob Doster, and Brandy Weiner. We Bridge Road, Palmetto Plaza, Summerville. On- art beyond the ordinary, off the beaten path. also have baskets by Pati English and Nancy going - Featuring works by Lowcountry artists. Travelers Rest Contemporary abstracts, nonrepresentational Basket. Photography by Jack Kates, Carl Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. & figurative works created by local, national & Ackerman, Dede Norungolo, and Witt Lang- Contact: 843/871-9712. White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery, 5 So. Main international artists including sculpture, objects, staff. Also the working studio of Michael Brown. Street, Travelers Rest. Ongoing - Our ongoing original paintings & reproductions. Free admis- Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 864/888- People, Places, & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson exhibit is ever-changing and features the work of sion and free parking. Hours: by appt only. 1110 or at (www.patinaalley.com). Avenue, Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring the founding members of the Gallery; all are local Contact: 843/864 4638 or e-mail to (afgraffiti@ fabric, books, patterns, notions, quilts and Folk artists from the Upstate area. Hours: Tue.-Sun., aol.com). The Artist’s Loft, 121-B Townville St., (up- Art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm and Sat., 11am-5pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-6pm and lter on stairs) Seneca. Ongoing - Gallery and studio 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/937-9333 or at (www. First Fri. Contact: Patty Cunningham at 610/659- Pawleys Island, Litchfield & Murrells Inlet space for local artists/members including Edie ppquilts.com). 4669; or Susan Savage at 864/903-3371; or at Hamblin (winner of the "Blue Ridge Arts Coun- (http://www.artintr.com/white-rabbit-gallery.html). Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange, 14363 cil 19th Annual Juried Exhibition)" and the new Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summer- Ocean Highway, 2 miles south of Brookgreen pARTy, Social Art Classes. Hours: Wed.-Sat. ville. Ongoing - Featuring works by the largest Gardens, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Featuring ,10am-5pm. Contact: 864/882-2711, e-mail at original fine, functional and folk art by a score ([email protected]). of local artists in regularly changing displays. Paintings by Nancy Bracken, Barnie Slice, M. Spartanburg P. “Squeaky” Swenson and Jane Woodward, as well as works in mixed media by Terry Downtown Spartanburg, May 17, 5-9pm - Belanger, Kathi Bixler, Roger Cleveland, Gwen "Art Walk Spartanburg". Held on the 3rd Thur, NC Institutional Galleries Coley, Millie Doud, Zenobia Harper, Barbara of every month art galleries and art spaces in Linderman, Mary Helen Lowrimore and Cindy downtown Spartanburg will open their doors. Aberdeen or at (http://www.alamancearts.org/). Valentine, and stained and fused glass by Sha- Participating are: Spartanburg Art Museum, ron Knost, Suz Mole and Kathy Welde. Hours: Artists' Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, HUB-BUB The Exchange Street Gallery of Fine Art, 129 Albemarle Mon.-Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 843/235-9600 showroom, Carolina Gallery, and West Main Exchange Street, in the old Aberdeen Rockfish or at (www.ClassAtPawleys.com). Artists Cooperative. For more information call Railroad storage terminal, Aberdeen. Ongoing Falling Rivers Gallery, 119 West Main St., 864/585-3335 or visit (www.carolinagalleryart. - The Artist’s League of the Sandhills currently next to Starnes jewelers, Albemarle. Ongoing - Island Art Gallery, a Fine Art Gallery, Villages com). houses 35 artists-in-residence studios and The gallery is a cooperative venue of the Stanly Shops, 10744m Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. offers classes by local professional artists and Arts Guild. Member staffed, this gallery offers Ongoing - Island Art Gallery is an artist-owned Art & Frame Gallery, 880 East Main, workshops by nationally known artists. Hours: the very best in local art and crafts including oil gallery with eight owner artists and twenty-seven Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring works by local Mon.-Sat., noon -3pm. Contact: 910/944- and watercolor, photography, pottery and exhibiting artists. We represent artists from North artists, custom framing and art supplies. Hours: 3979, or at (www.artistleague.org). ceramic art, jewelry, native American art, gourd and South Carolina in a variety of mediums Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/585-3700. sculpture and much more. Hours: Tue.-Fri., including oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor. We Alamance County 10am-5pm; Thur. till 6:30pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. offer ongoing studio art classes and workshops Creals Studio and Gallery, Suite 950, Contact: 704/983-4278 or at (www.fallingrivers- from established local and visiting artists. Hours: Montgomery Building, 187 N. Church St. , BAL Gallery, Holly Hill Mall and Business gallery.com). Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: call 843-314- Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jim Center, 309 Huffman Mill Rd., Exit 141 off of 0298 or at (www.pawleysislandart.com). Creal. Hours: by appt. only or chance. Contact: I85/I40, Burlington. Ongoing - Since the begin- Asheville Area 864/597-0879 or e-mail at (jimcreal@mindspring. ning of Burlington Artists League in 1972, we The Cheryl Newby Gallery, 11096 Ocean Hwy com). have grown to represent many local artists in Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery, 207 Coxe 17., in The Shops at Oak Lea, Pawleys Island. our immediate area. BAL’s express purpose Ave., in the Refinery Creator Space, downtown Ongoing - Representing Sigmund Abeles, Gallery East, 512 East Main Street, is to promote and elevate the area artists and Asheville. Thom Robinson and Ray Griffin Ellen Buselli, Ray Ellis, Joseph Cave, Laura Spartanburg. Ongoing - The gallery features their fine art spirit in Burlington, NC, and sur- Exhibition Space, May 11 - June 15 - "Intercon- Edwards, Claire K. Farrell, Kathy Metts, Mike original art by local artists in various mediums rounding areas, thereby creating outlets for the nected," curated by Ka Amorastreya. A reception Williams, and Charles Williams; also sculptors as well as unique items for the home - antique artists and encourging their continuing efforts to will be held on June 1, from 5-8pm. We are all Gwen Marcus and Catherine Ferrell. A large to modern, vintage and eclectic. We will also improve and create more art work. Along with interconnected. Intrinsically interwoven with each inventory of original antique natural history be hosting art openings and special events for wall art and bin reproductions, the BAL Artists other, with nature, with the animals, with our bio- prints and engravings by Mark Catesby, John upcomming artists. We welcome you to come Gallery also includes 3-D art such as sculptures sphere, the rest of the entire universe, and Spirit, J. Audubon, John Gould, and others. Also by for a visit and as always please support the and pottery. Hours: Mon.-2Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., God, or divinity, we cannot be excluded from the original antique maps and charts from the 16th the local arts! Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat., 10am-9pm, & Sun. for special events. Contact: fabric of creation. Participating artists include: through the 19th centuries. Hours: Tue-Sat., 10am-2pm, & for Artwalk Every Third Thursday, 336-584-3005 or at (http://balartists.com/ Andy Reed, Annie Bennett, Ashley Spero, Chris 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/979-0149 or (www. from 6 - 9pm. Contact: 864/804-6067 or at (www. joomla/). Sheehan, CJ Randall, Dillon Endico, Ka Amo- cherylnewbygallery.com). thegalleryeast.com). rastreya, Marina Jessica, Mark Hanf, and Ryan 1873 Capt. James & Emma Holt White House, O’Sullivan. Hall Gallery, May 4 - June 29 - "Our Pendleton H + K Gallery, 151 W. Main Street, Spartanburg. 213 South Main Street, 2 1/2 blocks off I85/40, Community". The AAAC is excited to welcome Ongoing - The gallery is c ommitted to restoring, exit#147, Graham. Home of the Alamance the kindergartners of Ira B. Jones Elementary. Art Gallery on Pendleton Square, 150 Ex- preserving and promoting the visual heritage of County Arts Council. Sister Galleries, May The kindergarten classes are working on a new change Street, Pendleton. Ongoing - The gallery the region, we offer clients a broad spectrum of 10 - June 23 - "Friends and Family," featuring social studies unit called Our Community. In this is operated by the Gallery of the Pendleton collectible fine art. The depth and quality of our works by Jane Carter. Sun Trust Gallery, May unit they will be exploring questions like: Why do Square Artist Coop. Media include: paint in oils, inventory is supported by a carefully curatorial 10 - June 23 - "Rose Warner: Weaving Between people work? How we can help our community? acrylics and watercolor; mixed media; jewelry; protocol. We ensure that every painting is the Lines". Ongoing - We are committed to What are our community’s needs and wants? pottery and ceramics; sculpture in modern original, has been appropriately restored and shaping the cultural identity of Alamance County The students will be learning about different materials; fabric art; photography. Second Friday properly framed, and will present well. Hours: by making art a tangible presence in the lives kinds of neighborhoods like rural, city, suburban, receptions (6-8pm) present works of a featured Tue.-Fri., 11am-4pm or by appt. Contact: of its citizens. We strive to enhance the qual- and why they are important. Hours: Mon.-Fri., (non-member) artist or selected (member) artist, 864/345-2262 or at (www.handkgallery.com). ity of life by engaging people in a diverse array 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/258-0710 or at (http:// with refreshments. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5- of art through the delivery of programming and ashevillearts.com/). :30pm & Sun., 10am-2pm. Contact: 864/221- The Art Lounge, 500 E. Main Street, Spar- education, and through the provision of facilities, 0129 or at (http://www.artgalleryps.org). tanburg. Ongoing - Local art and artists come advocacy, promotion, and funding. Ongoing - Asheville Art Museum On The Slope, 175 “hang” at The Art Lounge. Monthly art events, Picasso’s Gift Shop, located in the Captain White Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Through May 12 Pickens painting workshops, and weekend “art markets” House, promises unique finds of local, regional, - "Craft + Abstraction: Crafting Abstraction," an are just part of what The Art Lounge has to and international art. The beautiful arts and craft exhibition that exemplifies the fluidity between the Court Street Gallery, 107 Court Street, Pickens. offer. Custom frame shop and gallery with the items sold in the store help support the artist in fine arts and media associated with craft such as Ongoing - Featuring works by Donald Collins newest frame samples and designs. Custom the community. Featuring a wide variety of art, quilts, collages and stained glass. Hours: Tue.- (painting); Kevin Collins (photography); Jamie mirrors, shadowboxes, canvas stretching and pottery and glass. Admission: free. Hours: Mon.- Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: at (www. Davis (ceramics); Joy Spirit Hawk Evans (jew- framing, and more. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am- Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/226-4495 or at ashevilleart.org). elry); Robin Giddings (painting); Griz Hockwalt 5pm & Fri., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: (http://www.alamancearts.org/). (blacksmith); Renee Mendola (jewelry); and Joel 864/804-6566 or at (www.artlounge1.com). Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square at Wilkinson (painting). Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am- Mebane Arts and Community Center, 622 Pack Place, Asheville. Ongoing - The Museum 6pm & open until 9pm on the 3rd Fri. of each Summerville Corregidor Street, Mebane. May 10 - 25 - is temporarily closed for major construction as we month. Call ahead to confirm times and dates. "Eastern Alamance High School". Hours: create the new Asheville Art Museum. Contact: Contact: call Kevin at 864/293-9078 or at (www. Art Central, Ltd. Gallery, 130 Central Ave., Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. Contact: call the Center 828/253-3227 or at (www.ashevilleart.org). courtstreetgallery.net). Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring fine art at 919/563-3629, ext. 2 or 919/304-3378 or originals, reproductions, one-of-a-kind jewelry contact the Alamance County Arts Council at Asheville Gallery of Art, Ltd., 82 Patton Avenue, Rock Hill and photography by local award winning artists. 336-226-4495 or at (http://www.alamancearts. across from Pritchard Park opposite the old Representing: Bette Lu Bentley-Layne, Mary org/). location, Asheville. May 1 - 31 - "Chasing the Gallery 5, a contemporary artspace, 131 East Ann Bridgman, Renee Bruce, Christine Crosby, Light," feature the work of Joyce Schlapkohl who Main Street, Suite 506 on fifth floor, downtown Judy Jacobs, Alexandra Kassing, Sarah Allums Paramount Theater, 128 East Front Street, describes her style as, “painterly realism with a Rock Hill. Ongoing - Representing award- Kuhnell, Yvonne L. Rousseau, June Sullivan, Burlington. Through June 11 - "The Burlington strong focal point.” A reception will be held on winning American artists, over 40 from 18 states, Delaine Walters, Kathleen Wiley and Detta C. School". Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon-3pm. Contact: May 4, from 5-8pm. Ongoing - Featuring original including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics Zimmerman. Featuring consignment artists call the Theatre at 336/222-8497 or contact the works of art by 31 local artists in oils, acrylics, and functional art. Hours: by appt., call 803/985- Wilma Cantey/pottery, Gary Nunn/woodworking, Alamance County Arts Council at 336-226-4495 continued on Page 53 Page 52 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents pass with 13 and under admited free with an ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Boone adult. And parking is free. For info visit (www. Throughout Appalachian State University HotWorks.org). campus, Boone. Through May 1 - "31st NC Institutional Galleries Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Black Mountain - Swannanoa Exhibition". Featuring sculptures by: James continued from Page 52 Futral, Noah Kirby, Mike Wsol, Mark A. Con- watercolor, pastel, encaustic, and prints. Hours: The Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection". Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Old City nelley, Charlie Brouwer, Charles Pilkey, Wayne Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, Sun., 1-4pm and first Fri. The Guild’s Permanent Collection is comprised Hall, 225 West State St., Black Mountain. Upper Vaughn, Jacob Burmood, Alison Ouellette- of the month till 8pm. Contact: 828/251-5796 or at of approximately 2400 craft objects and dates Gallery, Through May 18 - "Woodworks," hon- Kirby, Stephanie Sailer, Paris Alexander, and (www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com). from the late 19th century to present. Beginning ors the work of two men who left a lasting impres- Susan Moffatt. The Rosen Sculpture Competi- with a donation from Frances Goodrich in 1931, sion on the Warren Wilson College community, tion and Exhibition is an annual national juried Black Mountain College Museum + Arts the Permanent Collection serves the Guild’s Dirck Cruser and John Casey. Hours: Mon.-Fri., competition presented by An Appalachian Center, 56 Broadway, Asheville. Through May mission of craft conservation and education. This 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0930 or at (www. Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for 19 - "Gerald van de Wiele: Variations / Seven new installation will feature over 200 works that blackmountainarts.org). the Visual Arts. Since its establishment by Decades of Painting". Organized by guest cura- highlight our holdings in traditional art: wood- Martin and Doris Rosen in 1987, the Rosen tor Jason Andrew, this retrospective features a carving, pottery, dolls, basketry, weavings and Boone competition continues a tradition of showcasing survey of paintings, sculptures, drawings, ink furniture. The subject of this ongoing exhibition is contemporary American sculpture in outdoor sketches, and watercolors from every period craft history – that of the Southern Highland Craft Appalachian Cultural Museum, University Hall settings across the campus of Appalachian of the artist’s seven-decade career. Highlights Guild and the Studio Craft Movement. Focus Drive, off Hwy. 321 (Blowing Rock Road), Boone. State University. Made possible by the contin- include "Wells Street" (1956), a major painting Gallery, Through May 8 - "Wonderland". The Ongoing - The permanent exhibit area includes, ued generosity of the Rosen Family: The Martin that van de Wiele began at Black Mountain Col- exhibit showcases a variety of fine craft focused TIME AND CHANGE, featuring thousands of & Doris Rosen Giving Fund/Debbie Rosen lege; "Castelli" (1962), a work from his first solo on the topics of imagination, freedom, play and objects ranging from fossils to Winston Cup Davidson and David Rosen/Charles & Nancy exhibition in New York City at the Leo Castelli wonder. The gallery features five members of race cars to the Yellow Brick Road, a section of Rosenblatt Foundation. Contact: Hank T. Fore- Gallery; and "Chapala" (2017) the most recent the Southern Highland Craft Guild with vibrant the now closed theme park, "The Land of Oz". man at 828/262-3017 or at (www.turchincenter. painting that references a 1951 trip to Mexico and colorful pieces for sale. The exhibit includes Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & org). and reflects the artist’s profound contemporary works by: Ruthie Cohen (jewelry), Jeri Landers Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/262-3117. vision of nature. Ongoing - An exhibition space (fiber), Betsy Meyer (fiber), Laura Peery (clay), Brasstown dedicated to exploring the history and legacy and Lauren Faulkenberry (paper). Hours: daily Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Ap- of the world’s most acclaimed experimental from 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/298-7928 or at palachian State University, 423 West King Folk School Craft Shop, John C. Campbell Folk educational community, Black Mountain Col- (www.southernhighlandguild.org). Street, Boone. Main Gallery, Through June School, Olive D. Campbell Building, Brasstown. lege. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4pm or by appt. 2 - "Creative Democracy: The Legacy of Black Ongoing - The shop represents more than 300 Contact: 828/350-8484 or at (www.blackmoun- Southern Highland Craft Guild on Tunnel Mountain College". As part of the campus-wide juried craftspeople and features an impressive taincollege.org). Road, 930 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Ongoing celebration of the historical legacy of Black collection of traditional and contemporary Appala- - Work by members of the Southern Highland Mountain College (BMC) at Appalachian State chian craft, including jewelry, pottery, wood, fiber, Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center, 109 Roberts Craft Guild in various media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., University during the Spring 2018 semester, ironwork, basketry and other disciplines. You’ll St., Asheville. Ongoing - Dedicated to advanc- 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 828/298-7903. the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will host, find marquetry earrings, clay serving platters, ing the careers of emerging and mid career “Creative Democracy: The Legacy of Black turned-wood bowls, functional fireplace poker artists, as well as educating the public and fur- The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, Mountain College” featuring a selection of art sets and many more unique items. The shop is thering the understanding of contemporary art 67 Broadway, Asheville. Benchwork Gallery, and artifacts from Black Mountain College art- also proud to be the home of the world-renowned and its importance within the community and Through July 28 - "Scale Up: 10 Years, 10 Fel- ists and writers. During its shimmering, stormy Brasstown Carvers. A book room houses hun- beyond. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: lows, 10 Projects". To mark the 10th Anniversary history, many of the nation’s greatest thinkers dreds of instructional and celebratory books on 828/255-0066. of the Windgate Fellowship, the Center for Craft and artists were in residence or paid visits everything from basketry to writing. Buy a few art awarded a total of ten, $10,000 Project Grants. to Black Mountain. Black Mountain College supplies or a CD from our collection of tradi- NC Glass Center, 140 Roberts Street, Suite C, This exhibition showcases how the next genera- (1933-1957) near Asheville, in North Carolina’s tional Appalachian music. You can take home Asheville. Ongoing - The North Carolina Glass tion of craft artists used their funds to explore rural Swannanoa Valley, was an early leader a Folk School t-shirt, hat or bag as a souvenir. Center is a non-profit, public access glass scale, installation, and community practice. of progressive, experimental education in the Find the perfect scenic postcard to tell everyone studio providing daily educational offerings & Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: call twentieth century. Influential writers, visual art- back home about your visit to the Folk School. demonstrations. We are proud to represent the 828/785-1357 or at (www.craftcreativitydesign. ists, dancers, designers, and music composers Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm; Thur. til 6pm and work of our artists and instructors in the NCGC org). instilled in their students and colleagues many Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 800/365-5724 or at (www. glass gallery. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10am-6pm. of the same values upheld by Appalachian folkschool.org). Contact: 828/505-3552 or at (www.ncglasscen- YMI Gallery, YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market State University today: learning by doing, col- ter.org). Street @ Eagle Street, Asheville. Ongoing - "In laborative learning, and education for social Brevard the Spirit of Africa". Featuring traditional and con- justice and democracy. Not only a mecca of the Odyssey Co-Op Gallery, 238 Clingman temporary African masks, figurative woodcarv- arts, Black Mountain produced some of Ameri- Number 7 Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery, 2 West Avenue, Asheville. Ongoing - Our Gallery fea- ings, beadwork, jewelry, and textiles. Discover ca’s most profound innovators in education, sci- Main Street, historic McMinn building, Brevard. tures 24 local clay artists, working in a variety the purpose of mask and sculptures, which reflect ence, social work, architecture, urban planning, Ongoing - A Fine Arts and Fine Crafts coopera- of styles to create functional and non-functional African ancestral heritage and learn to appreci- psychiatry, history, and politics. All of those who tive featuring the juried works of 22 of Transyl- pottery and works of figurative and abstract ate symbolism and abstraction in African art. YMI passed through the college were encouraged vania County's finest artists and craftspeople. sculpture. Hours: daily, 11am-5pm. Contact: Conference Room, Ongoing - "Forebears & to become citizens of social consciousness New works on display daily. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 828/505-8707 or at (https://www.odysseycoop- Trailblazers: Asheville’s African American Lead- who put into daily practice a creative freedom 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/883-2294 or at (www. gallery.com/about/). ers, 1800s –1900s". The permanent exhibit offers in judgment and action. Community Gal- number7arts.com). a pictorial history of African-Americans from lery, Through June 2 - "Pieces of the Puzzle: Southern Highland Craft Guild, Biltmore throughout Western North Carolina. Photographs Turchin Center Outreach Programs Exhibi- Transylvania Community Arts Center Gallery, Village, 26 Lodge Street, former Biltmore Oteen of both influential and everyday people create tion". The Turchin Center’s arts and education 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Through May 4 - Bank Building in Biltmore Village, Asheville. a panorama of the variety of life among blacks outreach programs connect the university arts "Transylvania County Public Schools Student Art Ongoing - Featuring a wide range of work by in the mountain region. Here are the young and resources to a diverse audience of students, Exhibit". May 11 – June 8 - "Brevard – Where members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. old, the prominent and the unknown, the men arts patrons, teachers and learners. There are Music Meets the Mountains". A reception will including: pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, fiber, and women who helped create our city's life. YMI many “pieces of the puzzle” of the Turchin’s be held on May 11, from 5-7pm and on Brevard metal, paper, mixed media and natural materials. Drugstore Gallery, Ongoing - "Mirrors of Hope outreach programs and each piece strengthens Fourth Friday Gallery Walk on May 25, from Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm & Sun. noon-5pm. and Dignity". A moving and powerful collection of community participation in the arts by creating 5-8pm. May 25 – 28 - "White Squirrel Photo Con- Contact: 828-277-6222 or at (www.craftguild.org). drawings by the renowned African-American art- an environment in which individuals of all ages test 2018". The TC Arts Council, City of Brevard ist Charles W. White. Entry, Ongoing - "George experience the power and excitement of creat- and the Heart of Brevard present the 14th Annual Vanderbilt's Young Men's Institute, 1892-Pres- ing art. This exhibition celebrates the process "White Squirrel Photography Contest", as part ent". Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5- of art making and of free play that participants of the White Squirrel Festival Weekend (May 25 pm. Contact: 828/252-4614. experience when they respond to color, texture, – 28). This event is part of the City of Brevard’s and design in the world around them. According 150th Birthday Celebration. Hours: Mon.-Fri,, ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Asheville to Pegge Laine, Outreach Coordinator, “When 9:30am-4:30pm. Contact: 828/884-2787 or at The North Carolina Arboretum, Milepost 393, participants let go of the voice that says ‘but I (http://www.tcarts.org/). Blue Ridge Parkway, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted am not an artist’ they allow their creative spirits Way, Asheville. Education Center, Through to soar.” The TCVA gratefully acknowledges Burlington July 22 - "Earth Skin," is based upon the forms Nancy and Doug Brittelle for their sponsorship and textures of the earth using inspiration from of this exhibition. Mezzanine Gallery, Through Point of View Gallery, 717 Chapel Hill Road, aerial photography of Western North Carolina June 2 - "15th Annual Appalachian Mountain Burlington. Ongoing - Featuring works by and topographical maps of local areas, including Photography Competition & Exhibition". In its member artists: Kathy Alderman, Frances Pisgah National Forest and Balsam Range. Cre- 15th year, the “Appalachian Mountain Pho- Baker, India Cain, John Dodson, Steven Dur- ated by ceramic artists Trish Salmon and Crystal tography Competition” (AMPC) provides both land, Debra Farmer, Bill Ferree, Brenda Garner, Allen, “Earth Skin” includes wall structures and amateur and professional photographers with Wendy Gellert, Michael Kennedy, Cheryl Knox, pieces designed for mantles, shelves and tables. the opportunity to showcase their interpretation Peggy McCormick, Jacqueline Mehring, Chris- All works are available for purchase and a portion of the unique character, people, places and tine Seiler, Lane Watson, and Rose Wenkel. of the sales will be donated to The North Carolina pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appa- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm and Sat. & Sun., Arboretum Society. Ongoing - The Asheville lachians. The categories include: Adventure, 1-5pm. Contact: 336/270-4998 or at (www. Quilt Guild features a permanent, rotating quilt Blue Ridge Parkway, Culture, Our Ecological PointOfViewGallery.com). exhibit at Arboretum’s Education Center. Visitors Footprint, Flora/Fauna and Landscape. Mayer can also enjoy the Arboretum’s Quilt Garden Gallery, Through Aug. 4 - "High Country Burnsville year-round, with plantings and patterns that Herbarium: Preserving Plants & Plant Com- change with the seasons. Admission: Yes. Hours: munities in the Southern Appalachians". Guest Burnsville Gallery, Toe River Arts Council, 102 Education Center hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. curated by faculty and staff in the Department W. Main St., Burnsville. Ongoing - Featuring Julie Wilson Spinning Contact: 828/665.2492 or at (www.ncarboretum. of Biology at Appalachian State University, the works by artists from Mitchell and Yancey Coun- Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Folk org). exhibition is a collaborative and interdisciplinary ties sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 382, exhibit displaying herbarium vouchers from Ap- Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/682- Asheville. May 12 - 13 - "Southern Highland WNC Agricultural Center, Davis Event palachian State University’s I. W. Carpenter, Jr. 7215 or at (www.toeriverarts.org). Craft Guild’s Fiber Weekend". For more than Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher. Herbarium, with paintings and drawings, pho- two decades, felters, quilters, weavers, knitters, May 19 & 20, 2018, from 10am-5pm - "2nd tography, music and poetry written specifically Cary tatters, spinners, and many more fiber makers Annual HotWorks.org Asheville Fine Art Show," for the exhibit. Established in 1958, the I. W. convene at Milepost 382 to share handmade organized by Hot Works, LLC, this new annual Carpenter, Jr. Herbarium houses approximately Throughout Cary, May 25, from 6-8pm - "Cary skills with visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway. show is quickly becoming a top-rated national 30,000 specimens and is actively adding to the Art Loop," featuring an evening tour of art spaces This year more than two dozen Guild members event eagerly anticipated by exhibiting artists growing collection located in Rankin Science in Cary held on the final Friday of the month. Take and friends will be demonstrating a variety of and art lovers alike. It takes place indoors in West. The Herbarium is a local and regional the C-Tran to the Cary Art Loop! The free bus will techniques from 10am-4pm. Sunday will host the the cozy Asheville suburb of Fletcher at the resource for botanical research, with an em- make stops at Coffee and Crepes, Studio 180 20th and final Fiber Wearables Fashion Shows WNC Agricultural Center, Davis Event Center. phasis on plant species from natural communi- Salon, Ashworth Village, Cary Arts Center and with member Liz Spear at 1pm and 3pm. This The show features up to 125 juried fine art and ties in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Page-Walker Arts & History Center/Cary Town free event for the community invites visitors to get fine craft artists, where all art is original and Hours: 10am-6pm, Tue., Wed., Thur., & Sat. Hall. Contact: (www.caryartloop.org). a close-up look at how fiber products are made personally handmade. There will be a Youth and Fri.,noon -8pm. Contact: Hank T. Foreman and the stories of these makers. Permanent Art Competition for K-8 or ages 5-13 with $250 at 828/262-3017 or at (www.turchincenter.org). Collection Gallery, Ongoing - "Craft Traditions: cash awards. Admission is $8 or $10 2-day continued on Page 54 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 53 of the collages and the environmental space of Hewitt Collection of African-American Art, one the paintings. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-2pm. of the nation's most important and comprehen- Contact: 704/330-6211. sive collections of African-American art. Hours: NC Institutional Galleries Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: continued from Page 53 Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-Amer- 704/547-3700 or at (www.ganttcenter.org). ican Arts & Culture, Levine Center for the Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S Academy St, Ste 6pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: Contact: 919/636- Arts, 551 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Through July Lake Norman Art League Gallery, 442 120, Ashworth Square, Cary. Ongoing - The 4135 or at (www.frankisart.com). 29 - "By and About Women: The Collection S. Main St., located across the street from gallery offers high quality art in a variety of styles. of Dr. Dianne Whitfield-Locke and Dr. Carnell Wooden Stone, next to Masterworks; enter at Paintings, pencil and colored pencil artwork The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main Street, Carr- Locke." Dr. Whitfield-Locke and her husband, the rear of the building, and turn right into the varies from traditional still lifes and landscapes boro. Ongoing - Nurturing the arts in the trian- Dr. Carnell Locke, are avid art collectors and lobby, Davidson. Ongoing - Featuring works to abstracts. Portraits of people or animals are gle since 1974 through performance, education are also committed supporters of artists and by Lake Norman Art League members. Hours: available. Photographic work captures mag- and exhibition. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm and African-American art institutions. The exhibition Mon.-Fri., 8am-7pm. Contact: 704/620-4450 or nificent landscapes, small moments in life, Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 919/929-2787 or at highlights selected works from their extensive at (www.LKNart.org). portraits, and far away places. The pottery and (http://artscenterlive.org). collection which were either created by female clay art includes edgy handbuilt pieces, thought- artists or feature women as the subject. Like Latin American Contemporary Art Projects provoking sculpted masks, and decorative Charlotte Area their larger collection, this exhibition repre- (LaCa), 1429 Bryant Street, in the heart of the and functional pottery that captures images of sents a comprehensive history of art-making in revitalized FreeMoreWest neighborhood, Char- nature. Our jewelry artists provide a wide range North Davidson Arts District Gallery Crawl - general, and African-American art, specifically. lotte. Ongoing - LaCa Projects is a platform of hand-crafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets From 6-9 or 10pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of Sculpture, sketches, oils, acrylics, paintings dedicated to the presentation, development, and other ornaments from metals, stones, beads each month. For info check (www.noda.org). and collages fill the gallery. Masterpieces and promotion of Latin American art and culture and fused glass. Our glass artist creates stained by pioneering women including Betye Saar, within the United States. The gallery encour- glass hangings, custom stained glass windows Uptown Gallery Crawl - From 6-8pm on the Camille Billops, Samella Lewis, Elizabeth ages cross-cultural dialogue by representing a and fused glass art. You can also find unusual 1st Friday of each month. Catlett, Emma Amos, Lois Mailou Jones, Faith small group of influential and thought-provoking hand-made books and hand-painted porcelain Ringgold, and Augusta Savage headline the contemporary, emerging and mid-career artists, both antique and new. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am- South End Art Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm on exhibition. The Lockes have also gathered work as well as exhibiting a broader range of work by 5:30pm. Contact: 919/462-2035 or at (www. the 1st Friday of each month. by E. J. Montgomery, Howardena Pindell, and established and Master Latin American artists. carygalleryofartists.org). Jacob Lawrence’s wife, Gwendolyn Knight. The gallery, which has expertise in a number Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Levine Works by multi-media artists such as Robin of different art media with a significant focus on Chapel Hill - Carrboro Center for the Arts, 420 South Tryon St., Holder, Clarissa Sligh, Margo Humphrey and paintings, will also be part of a larger planned Charlotte. Second Floor Gallery, Through Alison Saar also appear in the gallery. Through expansion that includes open artist studios Plaza at 140 West Franklin Street in down- July 8 - "ALFRED MANESSIER," an exhibition July 29 - "A Creative Journey: The Collection and a dining concept. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm town Chapel Hill. 1st & 2nd Fri. - Every of paintings and prints by an artist who sought of Judy and Patrick Diamond," curated by Dr. or by appt. Contact: Neely Verano at (neely@ Friday beginning in April we will host our Live to create contemplative images where the Michael D. Harris. The collection began during lacaprojects.com) or call 704/609-8487. and Local Music and Art Series at the 140 West natural and spiritual realms would converge, a year-long residence in East Africa when the Plaza. Our 2nd Friday events will include visual offering spaces for both respite and resistance. couple were fresh out of graduate school and Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. arts. 2nd Fridays are the Chapel Hill Downtown In addition to landscape-inspired paintings, the has continued throughout their life together. Seventh St., corner of College St & Seventh Partnerships Art Walk. For info visit (www. show includes Manessier’s illustrations for St. Their metaphorical journey reflects the geo- St., Charlotte. Ongoing - "Cotton Fields to townofchapelhill.org). John of the Cross’ "Spiritual Canticles", Eugène graphic journey of their lives from Boston, Skyscrapers," featuring a permanent exhibition Guillevic’s "Cymbalum", and the elephantine where they met, to stops in Tanzania, Wil- featuring interactive environments that trace portfolio "Presentation of the Beauce at Notre- liamstown, Massachusetts, Chicago, Charlotte the history of the New South from the end of Dame of Chartres". Born in 1911, Manessier and Atlanta. Featured artists include: Benny the Civil War until today. Admission: Yes. Free moved to Paris in 1929 to study architecture at Andrews (1930 - 2006); Radcliffe Bailey (b. on Sat. Parking: next door in Seventh Street the École des Beaux Arts. He spent much of 1968); Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988); Tarleton Station. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., his time copying the Louvre’s Rembrandts and Blackwell (b. 1956); Margaret T. Burroughs noon-5pm. Contact: 704/333-1887 or at (www. Tintorettos and finally made a decisive switch (1917 - 2010); Sam Gilliam (b. 1933); Richard museumofthenewsouth.org). to painting in 1938. Initially he followed the Hunt (b. 1935); Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2002); Cubists, constructing latticed compositions that Hughie Lee-Smith (1915 - 1999); Juan Logan McColl Center for Art + Innovation, 721 Work by Allison Coleman incorporated the ordered structure of architec- (b. 1946); Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe (b. North Tryon Street, Charlotte. First Floor, ture. His style changed, however, as Europe 1951); Ben Parrish; Cedric Smith (b. 1970); Through May 5 - "Transitory Emplacements". Ackland Art Museum, UNC - Chapel Hill, Co- inched closer to war. Manessier chose religious Henry O. Tanner (1859 - 1937); Cheryl Warrick Addressing themes of homelessness, migra- lumbia & Franklin Streets, Chapel Hill. Through subjects because they seemed as elusive and (b. 1956); Charles White (1918 - 1979); Hale tion, and belonging, this group exhibition will May 13 - "Versus: Selected Works by the MFA vast as the natural world. Towards the end of Woodruff (1900 - 1980); and Richard Yarde convey the complexities of emplacement—the Class of 2018," curated by Lauren Turner, As- his life, he reflected on his 40 years of painting (b. 1939). Dr. Michael D. Harris is an artist, process of situating something or someone sistant Curator for the Collection, Ackland Art spiritual themes, saying they “were at my fin- scholar, curator and professor presently teach- into a new place—through an exploration of Museum. Responding to the prompt of “versus,” gertips and at the same time, infinite.” Fourth- ing at Emory University in Atlanta. As a scholar, displacement and its relationship to power and graduating Masters of Fine Arts students at UNC- Floor Gallery, Through Sept. 9 - "Wrestling Harris has published “Colored Pictures: Race identity. “Transitory Emplacements” features Chapel Hill provide works that explore combative the Angel," an exhibition that examines how and Visual Representation” (2003) and has works from Diedrick Brackens, Nathaniel tensions. Artists included in "Versus" are: Britta religion and sacred art appear in work made contributed to or co-authored a number of other Donnett, and Nicole Miller. The exhibit was or- Anderson, Allison Coleman, Kimberly English, by seemingly secular, avant-garde artists. The publications. He has had articles on contem- ganized by Sally Frater, the curator of modern Sara Farrington, Joel Hopler, Lindsay Metivier, examples on view critically investigate the role porary African art and African-American art and contemporary art at the Ulrich Museum of Jeanine Tatlock, and Carley Zarzeka. Through of religion and spirituality as both a social com- published in a number of books and journals. Art at Wichita State University, Kansas. Hours: Aug. 31 - "Step Right Up," an outdoor installa- ponent and as a visual language often implicitly Through July 29 - "Lillian Blades: Mirrors of Thur.-Fri., 3-9pm & Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: tion by sculptor Patrick Dougherty. The Ackland present in daily life, even if the image is not ex- Life." Picture frames, buttons, flowers, wood 704/332-5535 or at (www.mccollcenter.org). Art Museum at The University of North Carolina plicitly referencing the original religious source. blocks, mirrors and other objects – random to at Chapel Hill has commissioned its first major Ongoing - The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art some, but symbolic to Lillian Blades – repre- Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, site-specific, outdoor art installation in nearly is named after the family of Andreas Bechtler, sent both the artist’s past and present. Far from Charlotte. Bridges and Levine Galleries, Ongo- 20 years: a “stickwork” sculpture by Chapel a Charlotte resident and native of Switzerland chaotic, viewing her work yields an unexpected ing - "Contemporary British Studio Ceramics: Hill-based artist Patrick Dougherty entitled "Step who assembled and inherited a collection of calm and sense of wonder. These images, like The Grainer Collection". Focused on the collec- Right Up'. The large-scale work was constructed more than 1,400 artworks created by major most of her mixed-media collages, incorpo- tion of Diane and Marc Grainer, this installation is on-site over a three-week period, and is made figures of 20th-century modernism and donated rate an array of patterns using found objects a survey of contemporary British studio ceramics. entirely of tree saplings. It is on view 24/7 in front it to the public trust. The Bechtler collection that seem to float on planes of bright and Comprising functional and sculptural objects of the Ackland Art Museum. The Collection comprises artworks by seminal figures such as dark colors with each object holding a special made between the 1980s and today, the show Galleries, Through May 18 - "The Collection Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Jean Tinguely, meaning to the artist – picture frames are about features work by artists either born or residing in Galleries". In this beautifully designed installation, Max Ernst, Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Le capturing memories; buttons symbolize the Great Britain, including established “contempo- the Ackland presents a powerful and stimulating Corbusier, Sol LeWitt, Edgar Degas, Nicolas loss of her mother - a seamstress - and the rary classics” like Gordon Baldwin and Rupert selection of over 260 works from its extensive de Stael, Barbara Hepworth and Picasso. Only desire to remain connected; flowers represent Spira, and cutting-edge ceramicists such as permanent collection. Museum Store Gallery a handful of the artworks in the Bechtler col- her grandmother and her aunt who were both Julian Stair and Kate Malone. Several recently- (Franklin and Columbia Street), Store hours: lection have been on public view in the United florists. In addition, these objects are also gifted works from the Grainers are included. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Sun., noon-5pm. States. Admission: Yes. Hours: Mon., Wed.- subjective – leaving room for interpretation and Alexander, Spangler, and Harris Galleries, Museum Hours: Wed, & Thur., 10am-9pm; 2nd Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm; and open self-reflection by the viewer. Lillian Blades was Ongoing - "Portals to the Past: British Ceramics Fris. 10am-9pm; all other Fris., 10am-5pm; Sat. until 9pm the 1st. and 3rd. Fri. of each month. born in Nassau, Bahamas in 1973 and cur- 1675 - 1825". The Mint Museum’s collection of 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/966- Contact: 704/353-9200 or at (www.bechtler. rently resides in Atlanta, GA. She completed a eighteenth-century British pottery and porcelain 5736 or at (www.ackland.org). org). BFA in Painting at the Savannah College of Art is widely respected for its scope and quality. and Design, Savannah Campus and a MFA in The collection numbers over 2,000 objects and New Location New Location Painting at Georgia State University. Through includes important examples of both salt-glazed FRANK, University Place, Chapel Hill. May Charlotte Art League Gallery & Studios, 600 July 29 - "Frankhavemercy: Frequency." and dry-bodied stoneware from Staffordshire; 11 - June 10 - "Spring Sublime - Artist Pop-up E. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte. Ongoing - CAL Through the lens of a camera, North Carolina- tin-glazed earthenware from Bristol, Liverpool, Show", featuring works by members of the houses one of the area’s largest collections of born photographer, designer and filmmaker and London; and cream-colored earthenware Orange County Artists Guild. A reception will local professional and emerging artists, offering Frank Jackson III – also known as Frankhave- from Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Yorkshire. be hel don May 11, from 6-9pm. This generous affordable fine art in a variety of styles and mercy – captures the emotions of growth, Notable eighteenth-century porcelain factories space provides us with an opportunity to show media: acrylics, oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed struggle and joy in his first exhibition, titled represented include Chelsea, Bow, and Vauxhall many samples of the participating artists’ work. media, photography and sculpture, and fiber Frequency. Each image tells a story inspired in London, Longton Hall in Staffordshire, Worces- Through May 31 - Offering a celebration of art. Tour studios of working artists. Admis- by Frankhavemercy’s experiences, memories ter, Bristol, and others. Individual works in the mixed media and photography featuring mixed sion: Free. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-3pm; Fri., or imagination. Exploiting his innate talent for collection are exceptional because of their rarity, media artist Carol Retsch-Bogart and photogra- 5-9pm; Sat., noon-4pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Closed capturing moments, figures and architecture, craftsmanship, provenance, or as representa- phers; Bill McAllister and Sam Wang. The three Dec. 22-Jan. 1. Contact: 704/376-2787 or at Frankhavemercy not only seizes the moment tive examples of particular types or methods of artists unite their unique processes to create (www.charlotteartleague.org). but combines the image he spies through his production or decoration. Ongoing - "American an inspired and original exhibition showcas- lens with imaginative editing to mirror the one Glass". The nineteenth and early twentieth cen- ing their beautiful work. Carol Retsch-Bogart’s Davidson College, Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 he sees in his mind’s eye. Frequency unpacks turies represented a time of extraordinary growth body of work in this exhibit reperesents vessels North Main and Griffith Streets, Davidson.Van emotions driven by Frankhavemercy’s past for the American glass industry. Such companies of various kinds all depicted in encaustic, Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College, T and present – both positive and negative – and as Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in Sand- collage and other types of mixed media. Her - ". Ongoing - While on campus, be sure to take showcases works of art that are exquisite and wich, MA; Steuben Glass Works in Corning, NY; innovative techniques featured in the show a tour of our Campus Sculpture. Hours: Mon.-Fri., thought-provoking. Frankhavemercy is a Los and Libbey Glass Company in Toledo, OH, began are richly displayed in the exhibit while being 10am-5pm and Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: Angeles based photographer and film director, operation and soon developed notable reputa- anchored by the complex yet etheral work of re- 704/894-2519 or at (www.davidsoncollegeartgal- who was born and raised in Fayeteville, North tions for producing fashionable wares that were nownked photgraphers, Bill McAllister and Sam leries.org). Carolina. Both his short films and editorial pho- coveted by many middle- and upper-class con- Wang. McAllister’s and Wang‘s work is often tography stem from a similar spirit and space. sumers. "American Glass" showcases objects made more intricate through designing and Elizabeth Ross Gallery, Central Piedmont He is methodical about the moods of his work. by these and other American glass companies, making their own cameras. Ongoing - Featur- Community College, Central Campus, Over- He gives great thought to overall tones and illustrating the variety of forms and styles that ing work from over 70 artists, Frank offers more cash Performing Arts Center, Elizabeth Avenue composition by creating elaborate mood boards prevailed during this period. Glass-manufacturing than you’d expect from an art gallery. Frank is and Kings Dr., Charlotte. Through June 27 for every project he commits to. The presence techniques will be another focus of the exhibition, a collective, founded by the area’s finest artists - "Felicia van Bork: color + color = space," in of raw emotion and feeling is apparent in each with representative examples of pressed, cut, working together to open the door for creative collaboration with Jerald Melberg Gallery. The piece regardless of the art medium. Ongoing blown, and molded glass. Nearly all of the works innovation in the arts. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am- works invite the viewer into the narrative space - Featuring selections from the John & Vivian continued on Page 55 Page 54 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents resources to encourage economic develop- locally, nationally and internationally recognized ment, provide environmental protection, and artists, the gallery is a new and exciting addition offer educational opportunities that together will to the growing, vibrant Durham art scene. Hours: NC Institutional Galleries help lead towards a more sustainable future Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: continued from Page 45 for Western North Carolina. Hours: Tue.-Thur., call 919/660-3695 or e-mail at (mfaeda@duke. 1-4pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/631- edu). on view are from The Mint Museum’s perma- Pease Auditorium Gallery, 1st floor of the 0271 or at (www.jcgep.org). nent collection of glass, which is second in size Learning Resource Center, Central Piedmont Room 100 Gallery, Golden Belt complex, Build- only to the ceramics collection in the museum’s Community College, Central Campus, Pease Durham ing 2, room 100, 807 East Main Street, Durham. Decorative Arts holdings. Ongoing - "Arts of Lane & Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Through July Ongoing - The gallery is committed to promoting Africa". The African continent is remarkable in its 28 - "2018 Annual Juried Student Show," recog- Center for Documentary Studies at Duke the work of emerging local, regional and national geographic, social, political, and cultural diversity. nizing students’ works in painting, photography, University,1317 West Pettigrew Street, contemporary artists. Exhibitions of varying This impressive diversity is reflected in the visual drawing, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture. An Durham. Lyndhurst Gallery, Through June 2 size and theme will be on view throughout the arts through a variety of media and forms includ- Awards Ceremony will be held on Apr. 10 at 5pm, - "Red Summer," featuring works by Wendel A. year with openings coinciding with Third Friday ing ceramics, masks, textiles, sculptures, prestige with a reception to follow from 6-7pm. Hours: White. The exhibition is produced in collabora- Durham. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm and Sun., staffs, and shrines. With exceptional loans from Mon.-Thur., 10am-2pm. Contact: 704/330-6211. tion with Duke’s Archive of Documentary Arts, noon-6pm. Contact: 919/967-7700 or at (www. private collectors and The Mint Museum’s own which is hosting a simultaneous exhibition of goldenbeltarts.com). collection of African Art, the museum is pleased The Civic & Cultural Arts Center of Pineville, Wendel White’s Manifest project. Hours: Mon.- to announce the expansion of its presentation of 316 Main Street, right next door to “old” Pin- Thur, 9am-7pm; Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 11am-4- The Carrack Modern Art, 111 West Parrish Arts of Africa, thereby providing visitors a more eville Police Station, Pineville. Ongoing - The pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/660-3663 or Street, Durham. Ongoing - The Carrack Mod- in-depth, meaningful, and exciting overview of CCAC is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization at (http://documentarystudies.duke.edu/). ern Art features work by local artists in group African art. Heritage Gallery, Ongoing - Feature offering a place where artist of every discipline and solo exhibitions, punctuated by a myriad of works of art, archival documents, and photo- have an opportunity to network and enhance shorter artistic events that include outdoor pro- graphs documenting the growth and evolution of their gifts. The CCAC is a gathering place for jections, slam poetry, film screenings and musi- the museum, from its beginnings as the original emerging and established artists of all ages to cal performances. Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-6pm; branch of the US Mint to its founding as an art present, create and collaborate in giving life to Sat., 2-5pm or by appt. Contact: 704/213-6666 museum to the present and beyond. Ongoing their art, with a goal of embracing and promot- or at (http://thecarrack.org). - "Art for the Millions: WPA Prints" and "Carolina ing the artistic, creative and entrepreneurial Clay," featuring a display of colorful wares made possibilities available in our community through The Nasher Museum of Art, Duke Univer- between 1920 and 1950 as potters from NC classes, workshops and on-going events and sity Central Campus, 2001 Campus Drive, adapted their works to a market economy. "Art of programs. Hours: Sat. 9am-1pm and most Durham. Through May 13 - "La Vita Italiana: the United States," featuring contemporary works week nights from 6:30-9pm. Contact: call Lee Italian Postwar Photography, 1950-1970." The from the Mint's permanent collection, including Baumgarten at 704/889-2434, or visit (www. exhibition is a candid look at life in postwar works by Romare Bearden, Maud Gatewood, ccacpineville.org). Italy through the eyes of approximately 20 John Biggers Juan Logan, Tarlton Blackwell, Italian photographers. Relatively unknown in Radcliffe Bailey, Kojo Griffin, and others. "Art in The Sonia and Isaac Luski Gallery, at the this country, these photographs reveal some the Americas," featuring paintings, precious met- Foundation for the Carolinas building, 220 N. of the humor, hardships and other aspects of alwork, sculpture, furniture and decorative arts Tryon Street, (old Montaldo’s/Mint Museum everyday life in Italy after World War II. As Italy from the 17th through the 19th centuries illustrate of Craft + Design site), Charlotte. Ongoing - emerged from the tragedy and devastation of the unique culture that emerged from the Spanish Featuring work on loan from Sonia and Isaac World War II, a pioneering generation of pho- colonization of the Americas. Crosland Gallery Luski including works by: Chuck Close, Lewis tographers and filmmakers developed a new - Featuring a presentation of portraits with many Jones, Herb Jackson, Mark Peiser, Richard Work by Ibrahin Said visual language rooted in reality and authentic- fascinating images presented. Rankin Gallery - Ritter, Richard Jolley, Harvey Littleton, Lino ity in order to critically examine postwar life. Featuring a presentation of the Romare Bearden Tagliapietra and many more. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Claymakers, Gallery of Fine Handmade Pot- Much consideration has been given to Italian Collection, including two “new” Beardens. 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 704/973-4500 or at tery, 705 Foster St., Durham. Through May film, but little attention has been directed to still Delhom Gallery, Ongoing - The European (www.fftc.org). 12 - Featuring an exhibition of ceramic vessels photography from the same period, though both Collection of ceramic works. Admission: Yes. and sculpture by Ibrahim Said. Said’s forms filmmakers and photographers shared similar Hours: Wed., 11am-9pm (free admission 5-9pm); are inspired by traditional Islamic pottery, and aims and aesthetic inclinations. Pressing Thur.-Sat., 11am-6pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: the carvings are drawn with Middle Eastern art social worries, including immense poverty and 704/337-2000 or at (www.mintmuseum.org). and architecture in mind. Ongoing - Shows an decimated social and economic infrastructures, ongoing, but rotating, exhibit of Claymakers informed their subject matter. Through May 27 Mint Museum Uptown, Levine Center for the Community artists. Current exhibitors include - "The Collection Galleries". Highlighting 5,000 Arts, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte. Through Corinne Fox, Deborah Harris, Laura Korch, years of art, The Collection Galleries contain June 17 - "Develar y detonar (Reveal and Barbara McKenzie, Teresa Pietsch, Elizabeth rotating installations of the Nasher Museum’s Detonate)," features the powerful, thought-pro- Paley, Gillian Parke, Savannah Scarborough, extensive holdings. Eight galleries, and also voking work of more than 40 of Mexico’s leading and Evelyn Ward. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 1-6pm the entrance to Wilson Pavilion, are dedicated photographers. This not-to-be-missed exhibition & 3rd fri. of the month from 6-9pm. Contact: to the collection’s strengths, which include a examines the wide range of approaches that 919/530-8355 or at (http://www.claymakers. variety of cultures and time periods. The Incu- these photographers use to explore subjects, org/). bator is a flexible gallery used for continuously ranging from their own personal histories and View of Carolina Clay Matters event changing faculty- and student-curated projects relationships to their engagement with the coun- Durham Arts Council Building, 120 Morris and thematic installations. These galleries try’s diverse landscape to pressing social and ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Charlotte Street, Durham. Semans Gallery, Through provide context for the collection while also political issues ranging from land use, drug trade, McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road, May 10 - "The Marriage of Paint and Collage," illustrating a brief history of human creativity and immigration to beauty, sexuality, and gender. Charlotte. May 12, from 10am-4pm - "Carolina featuring mixed media work by Bernice Koff. Al- from different parts of the world. Visit often to Ranging in size from a few inches across to floor- Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival." This is the lenton Gallery, Through May 10 - "Us & Them," make new discoveries at the Nasher! Ongo- to-ceiling murals, some of these works are highly Charlotte area’s largest show and sale of hand- featuring paintings by William Paul Thomas. ing - Nasher Museum Café and Museum Shop. formal; others make a play for sheer beauty; made pottery, sculpture, garden art, home ac- Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery, Through Admission: Yes, but free to Durham residents, still others are manipulated or staged to instill a cessories and contemporary clay works. Every Aug. 12 - "Three Quilts," featuring fiber work by courtesy of “The Herald-Sun” newspaper. sense of magic and wonder. Develar y detonar piece is hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s Martha Clippinger. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-9pm & Hours: Tue.- Sat., 10am-5pm; Thur. till 9pm; & promises to open an engaging dialogue around finest ceramicists and pottery artists, so you can Sun. 1-6pm. Contact: 919/560-2787 or at (www. Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 919/684-5135 or at the power of photography to both document and expect quality and originality at every ceramics durhamarts.org). (www.nasher.duke.edu). question many aspects of modern life, examining booth. In addition, CCM is pleased to announce issues that are not isolated to residents of Mexico its Student Exhibition of ceramic pieces created Liberty Arts Gallery, 918 Pearl Street in the ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Durham but that stretch across cultures and borders, con- by local high school students. Admission is free Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood of East Durham Convention Center, pre-function cor- necting us all. Through June 3 - "William Ivey and convenient parking is available. For more Durham. Ongoing - Liberty Arts is a nonprofit ridor, located next to the Carolina Theatre and Long: Costume Designs 2007-2016". North Caro- information and a preview of the exciting work arts community whose collaborative practice the Durham Marriot, 201 Foster Street, Durham. lina native William Ivey Long is one of the most that will be at the festival and info on the artists - reflects the dynamic personality of Durham. Through Oct. 11 - "Visualizing Micro Environ- renowned theatrical costume designers working visit us at (facebook.com/carolinaclaymatterspot- Our mission is to expand access to three- ments," featuring paintings by Orr Ambrose. A re- today. This exhibition, organized by The Mint teryfestival) or our website at dimensional art and share the skills required to ception will be held on May 25, beginning at 5pm Museum, explores Long’s most recent work, from (www.carolinaclaymatters.org). make it. All are welcome to take part through in the Durham Arts Council Pavilion. Hours: reg 2007 to today. It features the theatrical produc- hands-on classes, public events, mentorships, convention hours. Contact: Durham Arts Council tions “The Lost Colony” (redesigned 2007–2008), Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, and commissions. Liberty Arts believes in at 919/560-2787 or at (www.durhamarts.org). “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” (2012), “Rodgers Mint Hill. Through July 7 - "Life and Landscapes community outreach and encourages visionary and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” (2013), “Little through the Lens," features the work of three very thinking. Founded in 2001, Liberty Arts serves Edenton Dancer” (2014), and “On the Twentieth Century” talented and creative photographers, Jennifer an an incubator in which artists work together (2015), as well as the television specials “Grease Benton, Charles Shedd, and Cristy Guthridge to teach, learn, and inspire. All artists also take Chowan Arts Council/Your Community Arts Live!” (2016), and “The Rocky Horror Picture Kikkert. Each brings his or her own thoughtful in- on public and private commissions, in addition Center, 504 S. Broad, Edenton. Ongoing - The Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again” (2016). terpretation of everyday life and the world around to exhibiting and selling their work at the Liberty Gallery features art from North East NC artists Focusing on Long’s process, it features sketches, us. Hours: weekdays, 9am-5pm. Contact: City Arts Gallery. Hours: call for hours. Contact: as well as some from within a 5 hour driving swatches, mood boards, and other preparatory Hall at 704/545-9726 or Mint Hill Arts at 980/226- 919-260-2931, e-mail at (info@libertyartsnc. radius. You will find our beautiful waterfront lo- materials in addition to the costumes themselves. 5532. org) or at (www.libertyartsnc.org). cation a pleasant destination as well as the fine Because costume design is not an area in which art that hangs within our walls. Stained glass, the Mint collects, it provides visitors with expo- Cherokee North Carolina Central University Museum pottery, photography, fiber arts, and painting in sure to this form of art and allow for comparison of Art, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham. various media. We have metal art by Jonathan of the different goals of theatrical costume and Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, 645 Tsali Ongoing - Permanent collection focuses on Bowling and Woodrow Slade, various forms of fashion. The exhibition is co-curated by Annie Blvd., across from the Museum of the Chero- African American art of the 19th & 20th century, art by Christine Henninger, oils by Jane Perry, Carlano and Rebecca Elliot. It will be accom- kee Indian, Cherokee. Ongoing - Featuring including works by Edward Mitchell Bannister, wood art by several local artist. You will find panied by a scholarly and lavishly illustrated basket weaving, pottery, wood carving, finger Henry Ossawa Tanner, Romare Bearden, Jacob your visit to Edenton enjoyable and the Gallery book. Ongoing - The Mint Museum Uptown will weaving, beadwork, stone carving and fine Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, and Norman Lewis. a delight to your artist senses. Hours: Mon.-Fri., house the world renowned collections of the Mint painting by members of the Eastern Band of As well as more contemporary works by Sam 11am-4pm & Sat.-Sun., 10am-2pm. Contact: Museum of Craft + Design, as well as the Ameri- Cherokee Indians. Artisans must go through Gilliam, Richard Hunt, William Artis, and Kerry 252/482-8005 or at (www.chowanarts.com). can Art and Contemporary Art collections and a juried process to become affiliated with the James Marshall. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 9am-4:30pm & selected works from the European Art collection. organization and current membership stands at Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 919/560-6211 or at (http:// Elizabeth City The building also includes a café, a Family Gal- about 300. Hours: open daily, year round, with www.nccu.edu/artmuseum/). lery, painting and ceramics studios, classrooms, seasonal hours. Contact: 828/497-3103 or at Arts of the Albemarle, a regional arts partner a 240-seat auditorium, a Special Events Pavilion (www.cherokee-nc.com). Power Plant Gallery at ATC, 318 Blackwell St serving Pasquotank, Camden and Gates Coun- with outdoor terrace, and an expanded Museum Durham. Ongoing - The Power Plant Gallery is ties of NC, The Center, 516 East Main Street, Shop specializing in crafts of the Carolinas. Dillsboro an off-site extension of the arts at Duke, promot- (corner of Main & Poindexter Streets), Eliza- Admission: Yes. Hours: Wed., 11am-9pm (free ing visual arts engagement with students, faculty beth City. Ongoing - Our galleries are home admission 5-9pm); Thur.-Sat., 11am-6pm; & Jackson County Green Energy Park, 100 and visitors from Durham and beyond. With to over 250 artists, craftsmen, photographers, Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 704/337-2000 or at (www. Green Energy Park Rd., Dillsboro. Ongoing 1,500 square feet of exhibition space, the gallery potters, fiber artists and jewelers. The AofA at mintmuseum.org). - Featuring art created with renewable energy is equipped to exhibit a range of media, from pho- “The Center” hosts solo and shared exhibits featuring blown glass, forge-hammered metals, tography and painting to video and installation. once a month followed by opening receptions ceramics. The Jackson County Green Energy Featuring a rotating program of work by Duke during Downtown Elizabeth City’s First Friday students, faculty, and visiting scholars, as well as Park (JCGEP) utilizes clean, renewable energy continued on Page 56 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 55 collection of African artifacts, which represent a by NC artists and American landscape artists cross-section of African cultures from over thirty- including: Nena Allen, Charles Bashum, Charles five countries. The collection is made up of fine Burchfield, Jasper Cropsey, Arthur Dove, Daniel NC Institutional Galleries examples of African material culture including Garber, David Johnson and David Kapp. Look sculptures, masks, figures, household imple- & Learn Gallery, Ongoing - On display are two continued from Page 55 ments, musical instruments, and textiles. The and three-dimensional art from the Museum's ArtWalk each month, as well as workshops Elliott University Center Art Gallery, 221 Elliott modern collection includes works from Nigeria, Education Collection. Young visitors are invited with some of our exhibiting and visiting art- University Center, UNC-G, Greensboro. Ongo- Ghana, Ethiopia, Haiti and elsewhere in the to browse through the gallery and engage in the ists. These workshops are open to members ing - Featuring works by student and alumni African Diaspora. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & project sheets found in the Activity Corner. Admis- and non-members. Admission: Free. Hours: artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-9pm. Contact: sat., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/334-3209. sion: Free. Hours: Tue., - Fri., 10am - 4:30pm and Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: Katie Murray, 336/408-3659. Sat.&Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 252/758-1946 or at Executive Director ([email protected]) or Revolution Mill, 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, (www.gmoa.org). Barbara Putnam, Gallery Manager (bputnam@ Greensboro. Ongoing - WAM and Revolution artsaoa.com). Both can be reached at 252/338- are working to make this installation the first in a Wellington B. Gray Gallery, Jenkins Fine Arts 6455 or at (www.artsaoa.com). series of ongoing WAMRev collaborations, re- Center, East Carolina University, East 5th St. and flecting a shared commitment to presenting bold Jarvis Street, Greenville. Through May 4 - "BFA Fayetteville and imaginative exhibitions and reaching new Senior Shows 3". A reception will be held on May audiences. Gallery 1250 is a new art space on 4, from 5-8pm. May 23 - June 29 - "110 Years Cape Fear Studios, Inc., 148-1 Maxwell the first floor of Revolution Mill’s newly redevel- of Excellence: In Memoriam". A reception will be Street, Fayetteville. Ongoing – New Gallery oped 1250 building. The gallery was designed in held on June 1, from 5-8pm. This summer, Gray exhibit every 4th Friday of the month. We are a the center of the floor, with walkways through the Gallery at ECU is kicking off a series of commu- nonprofit cooperative of 30 local artist (always space and large glass windows so that tenants nity shows featuring the work of retired faculty. looking for new members) creating 2D & 3D art. and visitors can continually view and experience We are featuring the work and/or information on Our Gallery displays exhibits of visiting artist’s the art. The 1250 building is part of the 50-acre 26 retired faculty members whom have passed, work as well as our own exhibits with individual mixed-use campus, and is home to artist studios, including: Kenneth Bing, Joe Buske, Wesley studios where member artists create fantastic creative office spaces. It also features a multime- Crawley, Francis P Daugherty, Robert Edmiston, works of art onsite. The Gallery show is free of dia gallery for film installations, a café area, and Sara Edmiston, Ray Elmore , Tom Evans, Abdul charge and the public is welcome to watch the an outdoor event and performance space named Shakoor Farhadi, Emily Farnha, Wellington B artists at work. Group and individual classes in Revolution Docks. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-6pm, Gray, Tran Gordley, Marilyn Gordley, Art Haney, a variety of media are ongoing. Hours: Mon.– select evening + weekend hours will begin this Paul Hartley, William Holley, Leon Jacobson, Fri., 11am–5pm & Sat., 10am–4pm. Contact: fall. Contact: (www.revolutionmillgreensboro. Leo Jenkins, Richard Laing, Kate Lewis, Francis 910/433-2986, e-mail to (capefearstudios@ com/WAMRev). Neel, Betty Petteway, Edward Reep, Francis capefearstudios.com) or at (www.capefearstu- Speight, John Satterfield, and Donald Sexauer. dios.com). The Center for Visual Artists Greensboro, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Thur., till 8pm; & Work by Carol Gebtithes second floor of the Cultural Arts Center, 200 Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 252/328-6336 or at Ellington-White Contemporary Gallery, 113 North Davie St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Fea- (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cfac/soad/graygallery/ Gillespie Street, Fayetteville. Ongoing - A visual GreenHill, a space for NC art, 200 North Davie turing works by member artists from throughout graygallery-exhibitions.cfm). arts venue for emerging and professional artists Street, Greensboro Cultural Center, Greensboro. the greater Greensboro area. Hours: Tue.-Sat., with exhibitions of original art and events that re- Main Gallery, May 4 - July 15 - "Beauty of the 10am-5pm; Weds. till 7pm; & Sun., 2-5pm. Hickory flect and respond to cultural arts diversity. Hours: Beast," introduces visitors to a world of beasts, Contact: 336/333-7485 or at (www.greensboro- Wed.-Sat., 1-6pm. Contact: 910/483-1388 or at who have captured the imagination of artists art.org). Full Circle Arts, 42-B Third Street NW, Hickory. (http://www.ellington-white.com). through the ages. This thematic exhibition ex- Ongoing - Featuring works by member artists in plores the dualities of wild and tame, human and Weatherspoon Art Museum, University of North a variety of mediums. Full Circle Arts is a not-for- The Arts Center, Arts Council of Fayetteville/ animal, as well as addressing the loss of animal Carolina - Greensboro, Cone Building, Tate and profit educational organization whose mission is Cumberland County, 301 Hay Street, Fayette- habitats, animal cruelty and efforts to document Spring Garden Streets, Greensboro. Gallery 6, to encourage public appreciation and education ville. Through May 12 - "Impressions: More and preserve species. Works featured include Through Aug. 26 - "City, Village, Exurbia: Prints for the arts. Hours: Wed.Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., Than Skin Deep". Visual art takes shape on paintings, printmaking, drawing and sculptures and Drawings from the Collection". The exhibit 10am-2pm. Contact: 828/322-7545 or at (www. many forms. Canvas, paper, wood, skin … are inspired by all kinds of animals from aardvarks features images of assorted cities, villages, and fullcirclearts.org). merely a few. Exploring the non-tattoo art of to zebras. InFocus Gallery, May 4 - July 15 the expanses that exist beyond the suburbs. North Carolina tattoo artists is the focus of a new - "Tableware," featuring the best handmade Views of densely packed communities and Hickory Museum of Art, Arts and Science exhibition at The Arts Council of Fayetteville/ tableware produced by North Carolina artists. scenes of quaint peaceful towns complement Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory. Whitener Cumberland County. May 25 - July 21 - "Public A reception will be held on May 4, from 6-9pm. panoramas of rolling hills and isolated dwell- Gallery, Through June 24 - "Embracing a New Works 2018". Triangles and trains, eagles and This exhibition encourages collectors to consider ings, prompting conjecture about the differences Form: Paul Whitener’s Later Works". Hickory eyeballs. More than 200 pieces of work represent adding functional artwork to their collections. that exist between life in these sundry locales. Museum of Art founder and first director Paul a cross section of subjects, styles and skill levels Works include plates, cups, serving-ware, and The inclusion of trees, water, and structures, Whitener was an accomplished portrait artist of our community. Presented by the Arts Council more. Works in the exhibition are not only beauti- along with the artists’ use of line, vantage point, and landscape painter. A surgery to partially with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission. ful and collectible objects, but are also functional medium, and tonal contrast, determine the overall remove a brain tumor left his right side paralyzed. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 8:30am-5pm; Fri., 8:30-noon; pieces of tableware that can be used every day. mood and atmosphere of each work. A few of In order to continue painting, Paul had to train and Sat., noon-4pm. Contact: 910/323-1776 or at Elizabeth Harry, Shop Manager and Registrar at these landscape images no doubt will appeal himself to use his left hand. In these later works, (http://www.theartscouncil.com/). GreenHill, curated Tableware. GreenHill hours: to—and beckon—would be travelers. The Leah Whitener developed a looser, more abstract Tue.-Fri., noon-7pm; Sat., noon-5pm; & Sun. Louise B. Tannenbaum Gallery, The Louise D. style. He transitioned into his new style with the Gastonia 2-5pm. ArtQuest Studios are closed on Sun. and Herbert S. Falk, Sr. Gallery, Through May use of cato ink and casein paint. This exhibition Group visits can be scheduled online for Tue.- 27 - "2018 UNCG MFA Thesis Exhibition". An includes these mediums as well as some finished Arts on Main Art Center, 212 W Main Avenue, Thur., 9am-12:30pm. Contact: 336/333-7460 or artists Gallery Talk will be offered on May 8, from and unfinished oil paintings.Shuford & local at the intersection of Main and South, formerly at (www.greenhillnc.org). noon-12:30pm. This exhibition features new work HMA Galleries, May 5 - July 15 - "WALKING the historic Citizens National Bank, Gastonia. by eight MFA candidates in the UNCG School of THE DOG: Installation by Paul Hunter Speagle". Ongoing - Home of Gaston County Art Guild Guilford College Art Gallery, Hege Library, Art: Kathryn Cook, Celia Cortez, Brittany Gilbert, After furthering his education and art career in and we offer a fine arts gallery, gift shop, 18 Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Linda Kent, Brian Paulino, Chelsea Tinklenberg, Savannah and New York, Paul Hunter Speagle working studio spaces and classroom areas. Greensboro. Main Gallery, Through May 5 - Derek Toomes, and Anna Wallace. Reflecting a returns to his native Hickory to pay homage to Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11:30am-5:30pm and Fri.- "Lakota Resistance: the Bison, the Horse, and variety of studio areas, their work represents the the landscape and culture he loves. Speagle will Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: 704/865-4224 or at the River," featuring photographs by Richard culmination of each student’s unique experience create an immersive environment where visitors (www.gastoncountyartguild.com). Tsong-Taatarii. Robert C. Ketner Vitrines, at UNCG. The exhibition demonstrates the re- can step into a landscape painting, complete with Through May 5 - "The Journalist as Witness: search, reflection, experimentation, critical think- sounds of nature and smells of moss and apples. Goldsboro Women and War," featuring photographs by ing, and artistic skills honed by these artists while The installation will also include a selection of Cheryl Hatch, Visiting Assistant Professor for in the program. The Gregory D. Ivy Gallery, alla prima paintings (a wet into wet technique Arts Council of Wayne County, 2406 E. Ash English. Ongoing - Other galleries located The Weatherspoon Guild Gallery, Through of oil painting done in one sitting) of his beloved Street, Goldsboro. Ongoing - The Art Market is throughout the library display rotating objects June 17 - "Carol Cole: Cast a Clear Light". “Art Grandfather Mountain. Using 3 foot crayons that located on the second floor of the Arts Council from the College’s permanent collection. Hours: has been my means of survival,” said Cole, who Speagle engineers, visitors will be able to color of Wayne County building. We represent ap- Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, Sun., 2-5pm; closed Col- states this belief with conviction and demon- pages in a giant coloring book of North Carolina proximatley 50 NC based artists including pot- lege holidays. Contact: Theresa Hammond by strates it with passion. For the past forty years, mountains designed by the artist. Coe Gallery, ters, jewelry designers, wood turners, painters e-mail at ([email protected]), 336/316- she has been creating and collecting work that Through July 8 - "ONE MAN GROUP SHOW: and writers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm & Sat., 2438. affirms our human need for nurture, our shared The Cartoons and other Art of Matthew Diffee". 11am-2pm. Contact: 919/736-3300 or at (www. vulnerabilities, and our potential for living gener- Diffee was a painter first, of landscapes and artsinwayne.org). Guilford College Bauman Galleries, Found- ously. She calls this art humanist, and finds in it abstractions, but then he became a cartoonist for ers Hall, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly important antidotes to the universal ills of greed, “The New Yorker Magazine”. He kept painting but Greensboro Area Ave., Greensboro. Through May 5 - "Things neglect, and selfishness.Atrium and Lobbies no one ever saw that work until now (unless you Not Seen: 2018 Guilford College Senior Thesis - Featuring works of art complementing current came to his house for some reason and looked Throughout Greensboro, first Fri. of the Art Exhibition". The exhibit represents a wide gallery exhibitions which are rotated in the atrium under the bed). In this exhibit Diffee shares his month, till 9pm - "First Friday," featuring a gal- range of interests, from investigations in materi- and public areas throughout both floors of the best cartoon art and the other art he’s been doing lery crawl of several gallery spaces in Greens- als, processes, surface and form, to concerns gallery. Tom Otterness' site-specific work, "The for the past twenty years. Windows Gallery, boro. For further info (www.uacarts.org). with identity, masking, mythology, the body, and Frieze" is permanently installed in the atrium. Through July 1 - "Catawba Valley Camera Club: the relationship between humans with technol- Sculpture Courtyard - Featuring selections of 2017 Year-End Award Winners". This exhibition Open Air Market, corner of South Elm & MLK ogy. Student exhibitors include Caroline Ingram American sculpture from 1900 to the present features the 19 winning photos from the Catawba in downtown Greensboro. First Fri. of every (Ceramics), Terri Jones (Painting), James from the Weatherspoon Collection and on loan Valley Camera Club’s Year-End Competition. month, 4-9pm - "Indie Market," a place where "Tank" O'Bryant (Ceramics), Christopher Perez works from contemporary artists. Admission: Through July 15 - "RECENT ACQUISITIONS local artists and crafts people can come together (Digital Art), Nara Seymour (Painting), Elena Free. Hours: Tue., Wed. & Fri.,10am-5pm, Thur., Hickory Museum of Art Collection". Hickory Mu- to offer handmade and vintage goods. Sippel (Photography) & Emily Zegel (Painting). 10am to 9pm and Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: seum of Art actively collects new works through Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9am-7pm. Contact: Theresa 336/334-5770 or at (http://weatherspoon.uncg. gifts and purchases. This exhibition will change African American Atelier & Bennett College Hammond, by e-mail at (thammond@guilford. edu/). regularly to showcase paintings, prints and sculp- for Women Gallery, Greensboro Cultural Cen- edu) or call 336/316-2438. ture acquired over the last three years. Artists will ter, 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro. Ongoing Greenville include: George Pearse Ennis, Donna Phipps - Featuring works by local, regional and national Guilford Native American Art Gallery, Greens- Stout, Hobson Pittman, Wolf Kahn, Leo Twiggs, African American artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am- boro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greens- Emerge Gallery & Art Center, 404 S. Evans Sterling Strauser, Paul Lancaster, Lee Hall, John 5pm; Wed., till 7pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: boro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Carolina's St., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a Brady, Hattie Mae Leonard, Dan Smith, Pat 336/333-6885. Native Americans. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5- variety of media by students, faculty, alumni (East Viles and many more. Third Floor Mezzanine, :30pm. Contact: 336/273-6605. Carolina University) and local artists. Hours: Tue.- Ongoing - "Discover Folk Art: Unique Visions Anne Rudd Galyon and Irene Cullis Galler- Fri., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 1-4pm. by Southern Self-taught Artists". Explore re- ies, Cowan Humanities Building, Greensboro NC A&T State University Galleries, 1601 E. Contact: 252/551-6947 or at (www.emergegal- creations of artist work environments, including College, 815 W. Market Street, Greensboro. Market Street, Dudley Building, NC A&T State lery.com). a school bus and a barn, family activity stations, Ongoing - Featuring works by student, faculty University, Greensboro. Ongoing - The Mat- more than 250 folk art objects, interactive touch and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sun., tye Reed African Heritage Collection seeks to Greenville Museum of Art, 802 South Evans screens and more. Free family guides available 2-5pm. Contact: 336/272-7102, ext. 301. educate people about the culture, history and ac- Street, Greenville. West Wing and Commons at check-in. Little Hands, Big Hands Gallery, complishments of African societies and peoples Galleries, Through May 13 - "PCC Graphic Ongoing - "Little Hands, Big Hands". Younger of African descent. It achieves this through the Design Portfolio Show". The Rachel Maxwell visitors can be imaginative through creative Moore Gallery, Ongoing - Featuring works development of exhibits drawn from its extensive continued on Page 57 Page 56 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents craft work and talk to the artists and students Penland School of Crafts in 2018. Focus Gal- in several studios and the AGS classroom. If a lery, Through May 13 - "GATHER | Eat, Drink, studio door is open, visitors are being invited to Enjoy," which showcases elegant, functional NC Institutional Galleries step inside and enjoy the work. Currently, our glassware by Courtney Dodd and Nickolaus continued from Page 56 Gallery and studio artists and artisans include: Fruin. Ongoing - The Penland Gallery and Lorelle Bacon, Ann Whisenaut, Karen Piquette, Visitors Center is one of the finest showcases exploration and play. Includes a puppet theater, Tue.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 704/663-6661 David Kaylor, Dawn Driebus, Len Eskew, for contemporary craft in the Southeast. The mini art gallery, giant reading throne and more. or at (www.MAGart.org). Wayne Stroud, Susan Taylor, Cathy Green, gallery exhibits and sells work by current and Objects Gallery, Ongoing - "American Art Pot- Anne Bevan, John Sullivan, Evelyn Chrisawn, former Penland instructors, resident artists, tery": From the Museum’s Moody Collection and Morehead City Tim Muench, Chuck Aldridge, Charles Davis, and former students from around the country. A "Born of Fire: Glass from the Museum’s Luski Fredreen Bernatovicz, Anne Allison, Darlene knowledgeable staff provides information about Collection". Admission: Free. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Carolina Artist Gallery, 800 Evans Street, Matzer, Billie Haney, Marguerite Welty, Jean the school’s programs, the artists, and studios 10am-4pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 828/327- Morehead City. Ongoing - The co-op contin- Ryan, Kasha Baxter, Linda Magnus, Kim in the area. The expanded exhibition spaces, 8576 or at (http://hickoryart.org/). ues to nurture emerging artists, gives them an Hostetter, Bunnie Burgin, Sonya Russell, Helen sales gallery, and educational visitors center opportunity to show and sell their work. The Sullivan, Janet Bennett, and Sabrina Miller. gallery provides a remarkable destination for Hillsborough Gallery enjoys a steady stream of visitors. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-4pm. visitors to Penland School and the surrounding Vacationers and local residents purchase art Contact: 828/668-1100 or at ( http://arrowhead- arts community. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm Downtown Hillsborough, May 25, June 29, and gifts. Nonmember artists frequently stop art.org/). & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/765-6211 or at July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. in for inspiration. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. (http://penland.org/gallery/). 29, from 6-9pm - "Hillsborough Art Walk Last Contact: 252/726-7550 or at (www.carolinaar- Outer Banks Area Fridays". The Hillsborough Arts Council invites tistgallery.com). Raleigh you to visit walkable historic and hip Hills- Dare County Arts Council Gallery, 300 borough. Park once and enjoy art galleries, Morganton Queen Elizabeth, Manteo. May 4 - 30 - "Corne- Artspace, 201 E. Davie Street, Moore Square artist studios, boutiques and award-winning lio Campos Paintings". Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am- Art District, behind City Market, Raleigh. Gallery restaurants. Stops on the Hillsborough Art Walk KATZ Arts Collective, 116 W. Union Street, 5pm and Sat., noon-4pm. Contact: Peggy One, Through May 12 - "The Art of War," featur- Last Fridays include: Hillsborough Arts Council Morganton. Ongoing - It is a collective of art- Seporito at 252/475-4843, (www.DareArts.org) ing works by Trish Brownlee, Alicia Dietz, and Gallery & Gift Shop, Orange County Historical ists, both online and in-house. It operates as a or (www.ncwatercolor.com). Folleh Tamba. Gallery Two, Through May 12 Museum, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, Hills- non-profit; any money left over after expenses - "Artfor-Us", featuring works by Sherrill Roland. borough/Orange County Chamber of Com- goes back into the cooperative. Many different ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Outer Banks Area Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 919/821- merce, Hillsborough Artists Cooperative and specialties including weaving, painting, photogra- Dowdy Park, 3005 S Croatan Hwy., Nags 2787 or at (www.artspacenc.org). The Skylight Gallery, Thomas Stevens Gallery, phy, pottery, sculpture, and more are represented Head - May 12 - "29th Annual Artrageous Kids ENO Gallery, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry at the KATZ. Included in its amenities are a free Art Festival, presented by PNC Bank. The event CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, between and Walston, The Paynter Law Firm, Margaret children’s area, display galleries and shelves, features dancers, a choir, and multiples bands. Harrington and West streets, Raleigh. Main Lane Gallery, K’s Closet - Hillsborough and rental studios, and an event space. Hours: N/A. The day will be complimented with 20 local artists Gallery, Through June 10 - "Margaret Bow- Cedar Walk Wellness Center. Contact: (www. Contact: visit us on Facebook (https://www. selling their creative goods, including photogra- land: Painting the Roses Red," featuring work lastfridaysartwalk.org). facebook.com/thekatzartcollective) or e-mail us phy, jewelry, prints, skincare products, and more. s by Margaret Bowland. Main Gallery Alcove, at ([email protected]). For more information visit (www.DareArts.org/ Through June 10 - "A selection of fashion illus- The HAC Gallery, Hillsborough Arts Council, artrageous) or call 252/473-5558. trations by Ann Thaden". Independent Weekly 102 North Churton Street, across the street New Bern Gallery, Through June 10 - "the long sun," from the Wooden Nickel, Hillsborough. Ongo- Pembroke featuring works by Anne Lindberg. Media Lab, ing - Offers a venue for emerging and mid-ca- Throughout the New Bern area, May 5 & 6, Through June 10 - "Textile, Print, and Form: A reer artists to show and sell their work. Hours: 2018 - "Neuse River Studio Tour," presented A.D. Gallery, University of NC at Pembroke, 1 Lifetime of Magical Experimentation," featuring Wed.-Sat., noon-4pm. Contact: 919/643-2500. by the Craven Arts Council. Join us for the first University Dr, Pembroke. Ongoing - The A.D. works by Dame Zandra Rhodes. Admission: Yes. Annual Neuse River Artist Studio Tour. This event Gallery is sponsored by the Art Department of Hours: Mon., 11am-6:30pm; Wed.-Fri., 11am-6- Kings Mountain showcases local artists, their process, and their the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. :30pm; Sat. & Sun., noon-5pm; and 1st & 3rd Fri., creative spaces in New Bern and the surrounding Serving the university and local community, the open till 9pm. Contact: 919/513-0946 or at (http:// Southern Arts Society Gift Shop & Gallery, area. The tour is self guided and free to attend, gallery provides a venue for student and faculty camraleigh.org/). 301 N. Piedmont Ave. (NC 216), located in the with maps provided at each location and various work, as well as that of local, regional, national old Southern Railway Depot at the corner of businesses downtown. The tour will take place and international artists. The gallery helps fulfill Collective Arts Gallery & Ceramic Supply, Battleground Ave and N. Piedmont Ave in the 10am to 5pm on May 5th and noon to 4pm on the department’s goal of providing outstand- 8801 Leadmine Road, Suite 103, Raleigh. Ongo- Kings Mountain Art Center, Kings Mountain. May 6th. The inaugural event of the tour will ing educational opportunities for its students ing - Featuring works by local and nationally Ongoing - Exhibits, gift shop & classes. Hours: include more than 47 artists at twenty locations. by bringing quality visual arts to the university renowned artists on permanent exhibit. Hours: Tue.-Sat.,10am-4pm and by appt. Contact: Several of the locations will feature multiple art- and the community at large. Hours: Mon.-Thur., Tue.-Fri. 11am-7pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/739-5585, e-mail at (southernartssociety@ ists in a shared space, allowing you to meet and 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-3pm and Wed. evenings, 919/844-0765. gmail.com) or at (www.southernartssociety.org) see the work of more than one at a time. More 5-8pm. Contact: Dr. Nancy Palm at 910/775- and Facebook. information can be found on the Neuse River Stu- 4264 or e-mail to ([email protected]). dio Tour Facebook page or contact the Council at Lenoir 252/638-2577 or visit (www.cravenarts.org). The Museum of the Southeast American Indian, Old Main (first floor) at the University of Bank of the Arts, Craven Arts Council, 317 North Carolina Pembroke, 1 University Drive, Middle Street, New Bern. Main Gallery, Through Pembroke. Through May 11 - "Return from May 1 - "TRAA Annual Juried Exhibition". A Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art,: reception will be held on Apr. 13, from 5-8pm. curated by artists Tony A. Tiger (Shawnee/ Work by Bob Trotman Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to pres- Creek/Seminole), Bobby C. Martin (Creek), and Gregg Museum of Art & Design, The Historic ent the work of the Twin Rivers Artist Association Jace Weaver (Cherokee). The exhibit features Chancellor’s Residence, NC State University, and the visual arts students at Craven Commu- 33 Native artists with over 40 works ranging in located at 1903 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. nity College. The Twin Rivers Artists Association media from paintings to sculpture to multi- Adams and Woodson Galleries, Through July (TRAA) exists to promote and encourage the media installations. Ongoing - As part of the 8 - "Bob Trotman: Business as Usual" . Startling creation, education, and appreciation of fine art Southeast American Indian Studies Program at – and, once seen, unforgettable – kinetic pieces in the region. Director’s Gallery, Through May UNC Pembroke, The Museum of the Southeast will be on display at the Gregg Museum. The Work by Owen Vanameyden 1 - Featuring an exhibit of artworks by students American Indian maximizes the capacity of pieces included in "Business as Usual" are the Caldwell Arts Council Gallery, 601 College from private schools. This exhibition will feature the University to address the complex histori- work of North Carolina sculptor Bob Trotman, Avenue, SW, Lenoir. May 4 - June 15 - "Heritage the work of art classes from Epiphany Global cal, cultural and contemporary issues facing and this will be the largest exhibition of his kinetic Habitats" and "Pieced Together". A reception School and Annunciation Catholic School. Hours: American Indian communities in North Carolina work ever presented. The title is a play on words, will be held on May 4, from 5-7pm. Satie’s Gift Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Contact: 252/638-2577 or and the American Southeast. The Museum’s suggesting both the ordinary everydayness of Shop, Ongoing - featuring gift items made by at (www.cravenarts.org). cross-disciplinary collaborations greatly en- Trotman’s carvings of business men and women local artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., hance the University’s programs of research, in their office workplace attire – all suits, ties and 10am-2pm. Contact: 828/754-2486 or at (www. Gallery on Craven Artists’ Co-Op, 228 Craven service, outreach and instruction. The Museum wingtip shoes – along with his fascination with caldwellarts.com). Street, located in the historic Isaac Taylor House is a multi-faceted museum and resource for the world of corporate business and high finance. and Garden, across from Mitchell’s Hardware scholarly research and community outreach. Trotman sees this world through skeptical eyes, My Happy Place Gallery, 210 Main Street NW, and Morgans Bar and Grill, New Bern. Ongo- While the Museum contains exhibits of authen- reinterpreting it with penetrating humor and the Lenoir. Ongoing - Featuring works by local art- ing - The gallery is one of the many projects tic Indian artifacts, arts and crafts from Indian consummate skills of a master craftsman. Robert ists working in all forms of art in our cooperative supported by Community Artist Will, a non-profit communities all over the Americas, our primary K. Black and J. Ormond Sanderson Gallery, gallery. We are members of the Caldwell Cham- dedicated to expanding the art community of New focus is on tribes from the American South- Through Sept. 9 - "DESIGN DUET: the creative ber of Commerce with its advantages. Being a Bern, NC. The gallery is filled with the work of ten east. Many items come from North Carolina lives of Robert Black and Ormond Sanderson". member also entitles your work to be shown and different artists who work in a variety of mediums Native communities, with special emphasis on In the early 1960s, while Research Triangle Park sold in our satellite partnership locations at The including: Jay Manning (Sculptor, Graphic De- Robeson County Indian people. Specific focus was turning central NC into a magnet for modern Local Bean in Hudson and the Blue Ridge Room, signer and Illustrator); Jon Derby (Photographer, is placed on the largest North Carolina tribe, technology, Robert Black and Ormond Sander- the large conference room at Bo’s which accom- Digital Art); Bernice Abraham (Painter); Dara the Lumbee, but our outreach activities have son’s Strawvalley complex presented furniture, modates 40 pieces of hanging work that changes Morgan (Painter); Sarah Thrasher (Photographer extended into Virginia and South Carolina with lighting, and design by such well known architect/ every quarter. We also partnered with the City of and Jewelry Designer); Becky Preece (Photog- plans for further outreach throughout the South- designers as Mies van der Rohe, Harry Bertoia, Hudson in helping The Hudson Art Festival which rapher); Kevin Strickland (Glass Blower); Brandy east. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. We typically Eero Saarinen, Marcel Breuer, and Le Corbusier. will become and annual event established just Baxter (Painter); Elaine Meyer (Painter) and Dot- close for lunch from noon-1pm. Contact: call Black and Sanderson were not only among the last year. We are a busy, proactive group working tie Miller (Fused Glass Designer, China Painter, 910/521-6282 or e-mail to (nativemuseum@ first to introduce modern design to southern together to help promote the arts and encourag- and Photographer). Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-7pm uncp.edu). consumers, but also major artists in their own ing each other to keep creating and growing. and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 252-649-1712 or at right. Design Duet includes striking collage-paint- Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-7pm and Sat., 11am-3pm. (www.galleryoncraven.org). ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Pembroke ings and award-winning stonewares by Black, Contact: call 828/572-2688 or e-mail ti (myhap- Artist Market Pembroke, at the UNCP alongside the etched and glazed enamels that [email protected]). Old Fort Enterpreneurship Incubator, 202 Main Street, led the organizers of the 1964 New York World’s Pembroke. 2nd Sat. every month - Featur- Fair to choose Sanderson to represent the best of Marshall Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League ing handmade art and jewelry by local artists. American art in its United States Pavilion. Pieces Inc., 78 Catawba Avenue, Suite C-D, next to Hours: 10am-4pm. Contact: 910/775-4065. by other major designers round out the exhibition. Flow Gallery, 14 S. Main St., Marshall. Ongoing the parker hosiery building, 2 minutes from Ongoing - The Museum along with the 15,000 - Flow is a cooperative gallery owned, operated Exit 73 on Interstate I-40, Old Fort. Ongo- Penland sq. ft. addition currently under construction will and curated by artists, offering for sale the best ing - The main Gallery space is about 1800 increase the museum’s visibility while signifi- of local and regional crafted objects and arts, square feet, with an open, industrial feel. Art, Penland Gallery & Visitors Center, Penland cantly adding to its exhibition and programming traditional and contemporary. Hours: Tue.-Sat., ranging from traditional to abstract and mixed School of Crafts, 3135 Conley Ridge Rd, Pen- space. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: Zoe 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 828/649-1686 or media, hangs on the walls. On the main floor land. John and Robyn Horn Gallery, Through Starling, Curator of Education at 919/513-7244 or at (www.flowmarshall.com). are displays of various types of fine crafts, May 13 - "I dwell in Possibility," the title of the at (https://gregg.arts.ncsu.edu/). such as jewelry, pottery, fiber art, hand crafted first exhibit of the season at Penland, taken Mooresville baskets, and hand turned wooden bowls. You after a poem by Emily Dickinson, the exhibition might even see a welded “junk yard” critter includes work in ceramic, glass, metal, paint- Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 West Center or two. After viewing all of the various arts ing, photography, printmaking, and wood with Ave., Mooresville. Ongoing - MAGical Gallery and crafts, visitors can walk through a wide considerable mixing of media. The fifteen art- shop, a great source for unique gifts. Hours: archway on the right to view more fine art and ists represented will be teaching workshops at continued on Page 58 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 57 will be offering a clay hand-building experience Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/457-5450 or at for $10 per person. Patron Tickets are $100 (www.franklinsquaregallery.com). which includes a commemorative pottery piece; NC Institutional Galleries Individual Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 Sylva continued from Page 57 at the door. Children under 12 free of charge. For further info visit (www.moorefamilyre- Gallery One, Main Street, Sylva. Ongoing others. Admission: Yes for some exhibits. Hours: sourse.org). - Home of the Jackson County Visual Arts Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 10am-5pm; & open Association. The association has also offered until 9pm on Fri. Contact: 919/839-6262 or at Carolina Bronze Sculpture Garden, 6108 Ma- workshops: including utilizing social media, (www.ncartmuseum.org). ple Springs Road, Seagrove. Ongoing - The book binding, drawing and art history. Exhibi- Carolina Bronze Sculpture Garden is a natural tions usually include paintings, photographs, North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East and landscaped area overlooking a beautiful sculptures and occasionally contemporary Edenton Street, (between Salisbury and Wilm- 1.25 acre pond. A walking trail loops around crafts. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1pm-4pm and by appt. ington Streets), Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring the pond with benches and a picnic area along Contact: Tim Lewis 828/337-3468 or James exhibits dealing with North Carolina's history as the trail. The Sculpture Garden collection Smythe 828/507-4248. a theme. Admission: Free. Hours: Mon.-Sat., consists of donated and loaned sculptures from 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 919/807- emerging and established artists working in all Tryon 7900 or at (http://www.ncmuseumofhistory. 3D media suitable for the outdoors. There are org/). currently 19 sculptures installed around the Tryon Arts and Crafts School, 373 Harmon pond. The landscaped and natural areas have Field Rd., in the old Tryon Middle School, Work by John Moore ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Raleigh a focus on NC native plants and trees. As an Tryon. Gallery & Gift Shop, Ongoing - Gift Nature Art Gallery, inside the Museum Store, Progress Energy Center for the Perform- extension of this park, a sculpture is installed in Shop features juried works by regional artisans North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh. the downtown area of Seagrove. Hours: Mon.- to selected work produced by our instructors 11 W. Jones Street, downtown Raleigh. May Ongoing - The Betty Ray McCain Gallery is Fri., 8:30am-4pm. Contact: 336/873-8291 or at and students. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & 4 - 27 - "Photographs of the Great Smoky nestled within the Duke Energy Center for the (www.cbsculpturegarden.com). Sat. 9am -1pm. Contact: 828/859-8323 or at Mountains National Park," by engineer-turned- Performing Arts, and is the proud home of the (www.tryonartsandcrafts.org). photographer John Moore. A reception will be North Carolina Artists Exhibition, a collection Seagrove Area Pottery Center (Not the NC held on May 5, from 2-4pm. Moore has lived of work by state artists, selected each year by Pottery Center), 122 E. Main St., Seagrove. in Charleston for 40 years. He is a structural respected local museum and gallery directors Ongoing - The former museum organiza- engineer by profession, but photography has from hundreds of submissions. For info contact tion was founded twenty-five years ago in been his serious avocation and passion for Susan Garrity by e-mail at (artistsexhibition@ Seagrove, and is dedicated to preserving and more than 30 years. The focus of his work has gmail.com). Hours: during performances or perpetuating the pottery tradition. We strive to chiefly been natural landscapes, as well as the call. Contact: call 919/831-6060 for hours and impart to new generations the history of tradi- streets and buildings of Charleston and the directions. tional pottery and an appreciation for its simple rural areas of South Carolina. Admission: Free. and elegant beauty. A display of area pottery Gallery Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-4:45pm & Sun., Rocky Mount is now offered in the old Seagrove grocery noon-4:45pm. Store Contact: 919/733-7450, building. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-3:30pm. ext. 360 or at (http://naturalsciences.org/visit/ Maria V. Howard Arts Center, Imperial Centre Contact: 336/873-7887. museum-store/nature-art-gallery). for the Arts and Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount. Through May 6 - "A World in Colored North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 East North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Pencil: A Group Exhibition featuring the North Avenue, Seagrove. Through June 15 - "Dif- Ridge Road, Raleigh. Through July 22 - "You Carolina Colored Pencil Society." The exhibit ferent Shapes: Sculptural Ceramics in North Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences". features over twenty North Carolinian colored Carolina". The roots of North Carolina’s long The exhibition immersive art installations by pencil artists with a wide range of experience in and rich pottery tradition lie deep in the creation 15 contemporary artists, including large-scale the field. You are invited to use these still life’s, of utilitarian ware for everyday life, but today’s light works, sound installations, video works, portraits, landscapes, and more as inspiration ceramics encompass much more, embracing mixed-media room-size environments, and site- for your own creations in the galleries. At the a wide range of forms, styles, and technolo- specific projects. Some are delightfully low-tech, end of the exhibition, we will tally the People’s gies. Different Shapes is a celebration of the Work by Glen Miller transforming ordinary materials into awe-inspiring Choice Award, so please cast your votes when diversity of sculptural work that North Carolina’s visuals, while others make use of experimental you visit! Through May 13 - "A Palette of Rust potters are creating now. Ongoing - Featuring Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade Street, new media, fusing art and technology in interac- and Dreams: A Solo Exhibit by Karen Healy." This permanent and changing exhibits on the history Tryon. May 5 - June 15 - "Looking Away: Arden tive works that change in response to the viewer. exhibition documents two trains that run between of North Carolina pottery, "The North Carolina Cone and Glen Miller" and "Repressed Beauty: The artists in this exhibition employ a diversity Rocky Mount and Charlotte, North Carolina. It Pottery Tradition" and "Seagrove Area Pottery". Recent Work by Patti Brady". These exhibits cel- of media to create intriguing experiences that is a photographic essay that depicts life along The Center also offers information on activi- ebrate atmosphere and action in the “new” South engage the senses, activate the imagination, the railways in the piedmont region of North ties, maps and information about the potteries with new exhibits. An informal Walk & Talk by the and provide connections between the viewer and Carolina and is a vignette of a train journey as located in the Seagrove area and across the artists will be offered on May 5, at 5pm, followed the work of art. Through Dec. 2 - "Transience seen through the eyes of a traveler. A Palette of state. A display of representative works from by a reception, from 6 - 7:30pm. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Emerging Artists Exhibition". Painting, photogra- Rust and Dreams includes photographs, audio, more than 90 area potteries is also offered. 11am-5pm. Contact: 828-859-2828 or at phy, and sculpture created by emerging artists and video. Through May 13 - "The Handcrafted Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact 336/873- (www.upstairsartspace.org). responding to cultural fluidity and the dynamics of Juried Exhibition: Juried by Will Hinton". An 8430 or at (www.ncpotterycenter.org). cultural change. Artists included in this exhibition awards ceremony and reception will be held Valdese participated in a two-day summer symposium, on Feb. 7, from 6-8pm. The exhibition features STARworks Center for Creative Enterprise, “Memory and Mark,” with artist and UNC–Chapel artists from around the nation specializing in 100 Russell Drive, just seven miles south of Valdese Heritage Arts Center, 146 Main Hill professor Lien Truong. African Art Gallery, craft media including: clay, metal, wood, fiber, Seagrove in Star. School House Gallery, On- Street West, Valdese. Ongoing - The center of- East Building, Level A, Ongoing - Featuring stone, paper, glass, and more. Through May going - The gallery features hand crafted glass fers a great selection of unique gifts on exhibit African creativity spanning 16 centuries. The 13 - "Where the Dream Began: Dr. Martin Luther and ceramic items. The gallery will feature work and for sale, including, but not limited to original new gallery will be three times as large as the King, Jr. in Rocky Mount, North Carolina: Curated from STARworks staff artists, interns and resi- paintings, pottery, needlework, wood-carvings, old West Building gallery, allowing the Museum by Alicyn Wiedrich". This exhibition highlights the dent artists, as well as local ceramic artists and hand crafted furniture, ceramic sculptures, to display nearly twice as many works - including extraordinary history of civil rights activists visit- glass artists from across the Southeast. Gallery stained glass, photography, jewelry, floral some that have not been on view in a decade, ing Rocky Mount, their influences, and beyond. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: (www. arangements greeting cards, quilts and home and others that are newly acquired and have Alongside this 8-panel exhibition are selections starworksnc.org). made soap. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., never before been on display. The new gallery from the Maria V. Howard Permanent Art Collec- 11am-3pm. Contact: 828/874-1849 or at (http:// will feature improved light control so that light- tion. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Siler City vhac.webs.com). sensitive works of art, such as textiles and works Contact: 252/972-1163 or at (www.imperialcen- on paper, can be given more visibility, shown tre.org/arts). Throughout Siler City, May 18, 6-9pm - "Siler Washington in curated rotations. The gallery will include a City Art Walk," featuring exhibits at many of designated space to highlight North Carolina col- Mims Art Gallery, Dunn Center for the Perform- the city's exhibit spaces, live entertainment, River Walk Gallery and Arts Center, 139 W. lections of African art from private collectors and ing Arts, NC Wesleyan College Campus, 3400 artist demonstrations, food, local wine or beer Main Street, Washington. Ongoing - All work is public institutions, beginning with work from Ben- N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount. Through May tastings, offered in town on the 3rd Fri. of the done by local artists and has to be juried into the nett College. It will also incorporate African and 13 - Featuring an exhbit of new paintings by month. Hosted by the North Carolina Arts gallery. The gallery includes watercolor, oil, and African Diasporic modern and contemporary art, African American artist Eric McRay. A reception Incubator. Contact: 919/663-2072 or at (www. acrylic paintings, photography, pottery, mixed me- including a site-specific wall drawing by Nigerian- will be held on Apr. 12, beginning at 5pm. This is ncartsincubator.org). dia, fiber arts, jewelry, wood work, stained glass, American artist Victor Ekpuk. NCMA Park - The McRay’s third solo at the Mims Art Gallery over and books written by local authors. Hours: Mon.- North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announc- the past twenty-two years. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am- North Carolina Arts Incubator Gallery, 223 N Sat., 10:30am-5pm. Contact: 252/974-0400. es new works of art to be installed in the 164-acre 5pm & Sat., 9am-noon. Contact: call 252/985- Chatham Ave., Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring NCMA Park. The works include a bronze tree by 5268 or at (www.ncwc.edu/Arts/Mims/). the handcrafted work of over 30 Incubator and Waynesville Italian artist Giuseppe Penone, a playful pair of regional artists in a variety of mediums includ- benches designed by Hank Willis Thomas, and Rutherfordton ing painting, pottery, stained and fused glass, Little Gallery on Church Street, 37 Church a 10-day installation of 23-foot-tall illuminated fabric art, cards, photography, wood, jewelry, Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring montly rabbits by Australian artist Amanda Parer. The Rutherford County Visual Arts Center & Gal- metal, baskets and more. There is a broad exhibits by regional arts. Sponsored by the sculptures will be featured at the NCMA’s Park lery, 160 N. Main Street, at the intersection of W. range of items and prices. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Haywood County Arts Council. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Celebration on Nov. 6, when the public is invited Court St., Rutherfordton. Ongoing - Offering a 10am-5pm; & 3rd Fri., 10am-9pm. Contact: 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/452-0593, e-mail at to experience the newly expanded Park with a changing exhibit of 2D and 3D art including oils, 919/663-2072 or at (www.ncartsincubator.org). ([email protected]) or at (www.haywoo- variety of outdoor activities. Ongoing - Featuring watercolor, scratchboard, calligraphy, fiber, wood, darts.org). 10 additional sculptures by the celebrated French glass, pottery and fine craft by local artists/fine PAF Gallery, 223 N Chatham Ave., Siler City. artist Rodin on loan from Iris Cantor’s private crafters. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: Ongoing - A gallery featuring works by local The Haywood County Arts Council's Gal- collection. Ongoing - "John James Audubon's 828/288-5009 or at (http://www.rcvag.com/). and regional artists. Hours: 3rd Fri. 6-9pm. lery 86, 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville. May The Birds of America". The state has owned this Contact: 919/663-2072 or at (www.ncartsincu- 4 - 26 - "Creations in Oil & Handcrafted Mugs". treasured volume since 1848, but it has never Seagrove Area bator.org). This exhibit features 12 wonderful local artists been exhibited. Ongoing - The North Carolina including Melba Cooper, Don Millsaps, Jo Museum of Art has an outstanding permanent Throughout the Seagrove area, May 12, Southern Pines Ridge Kelley, Nathan Perry, Mollie Harrington collection of more than 5,000 objects spanning from 1-5pm - "Northern Moore Family Re- Weaver, Velda Davis, Tina Honerkamp, Sun antiquity to the present day. On the occasion of source Center’s Behind-the-Scenes Pottery Campbell House Galleries, Arts Council Sohovich, Cayce Moyer, Susan Phillips, Cory the expansion, the Museum has acquired more Crawl". This is a wonderful opportunity to of Moore County, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Plott, Cathey Bolton and Carolyn Strickland. than 100 new works of art. Representing com- explore some of the local area’s potteries while Southern Pines. May 4 - 25 - "Southern Gothic," Ongoing - The gallery lends itself to show- missions, gifts, and purchases, the new works supporting a great cause, the Northern Moore showcasing paintings by Craig Crawford. A re- case high quality fine art by local and regional encompass important and diverse examples Family Resource Center. You can learn more ception will be held on May 4, from 6-8pm. Hours: artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: of historic and contemporary art from around about the Pottery Crawl and purchase tickets Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/692-4356 or at 828/452-0593 or at (www.haywoodarts.org). the world, and will be installed in the Museum’s online via (www.moorefamilyresource.org/ (www.mooreart.org). new building and the surrounding landscape. behind-the-scenes-pottery-crawl-2018). Tickets The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts, Highlights include a gift of 28 sculptures by for the event may also be purchased in-person Southport 307 Shelton Street, corner of US 276 So. and Auguste Rodin, and work by such internation- at the North Carolina Pottery Center. (Cash or Shelton Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Fea- ally acclaimed artists as Roxy Paine, Ursula von check only at the NC Pottery Center). Here at Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West St., turing the handicrafts of North Carolina in the Rydingsvard, El Anatsui, Jaume Plensa, Jackie the North Carolina Pottery Center, there will be Southport. Ongoing - Works by members of the historic Sheldon House. Hours: Museum hours Ferrara, Ellsworth Kelly, and David Park, among a food table as well as a check-in table, and we Associated Artists of Southport. Hours: Mon.- continued on Page 59 Page 58 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents (www.piedmontcraftsmen.org). The Galleries of the Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem Academy and College, 500 E. Red Dog Gallery/Art for Arts Sake (AFAS), 630 Salem Ave., Winston-Salem. Mary Davis Holt NC Institutional Galleries N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - We Gallery and Velma Mason Davis Gallery, May continued from Page 58 initiate and/or support a wide variety of special 4 - 18 - "Pneuma: A Senior Thesis Exhibition". events and programs - all free to the public - that On May 4, artists' presentations will be held change seasonally, call 828/452-1551. 910/798-7700 or at (www.airliegardens.org). are designed to further the creation and enjoy- beginning at 5pm with a reception to follow fro ment of art at the local level. In addition, through 6-8pm. Presenting artists include: Morgan Minton Wentworth Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport student scholarships and artist mentoring, we Harris, Megan Hucks, Anastasia Menachem, Blvd. #12, Wilmington. Through May 4 - "Near encourage the development of new and emerg- Dulca Rivas Rangel, Julia Schniedewind, and Dan River Art Market & Gallery, 1122 NC Hwy. and Far," a solo exhibit by Virginia Wright-Fri- ing artists throughout the community. Hours: Mary Vecellio. These emerging artists will exhibit 65, Wentworth. Ongoing - The gallery offers art erson. presented by Arts Council of Wilmington Tue.-Fri., noon-6pm & Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: works in painting, printmaking, photography and and craft by local artists and 6 gallery exhibits & NHC. The exhibition celebrates the talents of 336/723-4444 or at (www.theafasgroup.com). installation. Also on exhibit will be the Salem Col- throughout the year, workshops and lectures. Virginia Wright-Frierson in the first solo exhibition. lege Design Senior Thesis Projects. The Senior Hours: Thur., 10am-4pm; Fri., 11am-2pm; and by Hours: Regulas Airport hours. Contact: 910/343- Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Studio Art graduates of 2018 from Salem College appt. Contact: 336/349-4039 or at (www.artsin- 0998 or at (www.ArtsCouncilofWilmington.org). Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Mary and present their Senior Thesis Exhibition, "Pneuma". rockingham.org). Charlie Babcock Wing Gallery, Through May Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm and Sat.-Sun., Winston-Salem 13 - "Frederic Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage". 1-5pm. Contact: call Kim Varnadoe at 336/721- Wilmington Organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts, features 2771 or e-mail to ([email protected]). more than fifty paintings and studies that Church Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, Fisher Uni- completed during and after his 1867–1869 trip The Gallery of the Arts, Commerce Plaza, versity Union, 2nd Floor, UNC - Wilmington, to the Near East, Rome, and Greece. Church 411 West Fourth Street, just next door to Wilmington. Through Aug. 10 - "Liberation specialized in the production of dramatic, large- the Stevens Center, Winston-Salem. Ongo- of the Individual". An exhibit by UNCW Alum scale views of well-known but remote places ing - the facility includes The Community Arts Hailey Black, this show takes an introspective which few members of his public had seen for Cafe’s Gallery of the Arts, Underground Theare tone when dealing with conflicting emotions themselves, such as The Andes of Ecuador in Gallery, and Arts Alley featuring works from and thoughts throughout the different mediums, Reynolda’s collection, painted after a trip to South artists of the Triad region of North Carolina which include steel, fabric, paper, and black ink America in 1853. Church was the first major including fine art, fine craft, literature, recorded on watercolor. Though the paintings, sculp- American painter to visit either the Near East music, videos and any other products available tures, fabric collage, and installation featured or Greece, and he had good reason to believe exclusively through CAC. Hours: Mon.-Sat., are abstract, the pieces will be part of a larger Work by Mary Blackwell-Chapman that his views of the area would be well received noon-6pm & during First Friday Gallery Hop. and more private narrative of a person and their Artworks Gallery, 564 N. Trade Street, in the art market. Ongoing - Collection of 18th Contact: 336/793-8000 or at (www.communit- encountered emotions manifesting themselves Winston-Salem. Through May 26 - "UnSettled: through 20th century art, sculpture, American art, yartscafe.com). physically in art. “I want the viewer to be able Human Migration in the 21st Century," and and pottery. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., to associate the experience, and ultimately the "Southeast by Southwest: Winston-Salem and 9:30am-4:30pm & Sun., 1:30-4:30pm. Contact: Unleashed Arts Center, 204 West 6th Street, art, with themselves.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7am- Santa Fe," featuring works by Seth Moskowitz. 336/725-5325 or at (www.reynoldahouse.org). Winston-Salem. Ongoing - The Center is a 11pm; Sat., 10am-11pm; and Sun., 1-11pm. Receptions will be held on May 4, from 7-10pm special initiative by The AFAS Group to foster an Contact: 910/962-7972, 910/962-3842 or e-mail and May 6, from 2-4pm. Ongoing - The gallery SEED Collective Gallery, 205 W. Sixth Street, appreciation of art and to encourage the develop- at ([email protected]). is the longest running cooperative gallery es- entrance is on "Soho Alley" , Winston-Salem. ment of emerging artists. The center provides tablished by artists for artist members, showing Ongoing - Featuring works by a cooperative a venue for art shows, seminars, artist demon- Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building, 12 exhibits per year in the heart of Winston-Sa- group of artists in various mediums. Hours: Sat. strations and includes working artists studios. ground floor, corner of Randall Parkway and lem’s Art District. Approx. 21 artists show their from 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 336/722- Hours: Tue.- Fri., noon-6pm and Sat., 11am-4pm. Reynolds Drive, UNC-Wilmington, Wilmington. work in mediums such as painting, watercolor, 2345. Contact: 336/413-6667 or at (www.theafasgroup. Through May 5 - "Spring Senior Exhibition". drawing, photography, sculpture, encaustic com). This exhibition is the culmination of study in wax, and digital art. The gallery features the studio art. The exhibition is juried by the studio work of Mary Beth Blackwell-Chapman, E.Faye art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors. Collins, Chris Flory, Carl Gericke, Don Green, It is the capstone event for studio art majors. Nancy Hayes, Ted Hill, Alix Hitchcock, Virginia Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-4pm (closed Fri. during Ingram, Steven Hull Jones, Lea Lackey-Zach- the summer). Contact: call art dept. at 910/962- mann, Nanu LaRosee, Kate Magruder, Beverly 3440 or at (www.uncw.edu/art/gallery). Noyes, Nelida Otero, Dave Riedel, Ben Rouzie, NC Commercial Galleries Inez Ruchte, Virginia Shepley, Ed Shew- Expo 216, a Gallerium, located at 216 N Front make, Mitzi Shewmake, Anne Kesler Shields, Aberdeen Asheville Street, Wilmington. Through July 24 - "Con- Kimberly Varnadoe, Jody Walker, Mona Wu, templating Transcedence," an installation by Tyrie Brown, Mike Foley, and John Hamilton. Artistic Impressions, 103 North Poplar Street, Downtown Asheville, May 4, 5-8pm - "Down- Niki Hildebrand.Hildebrand is back with her Hours: Tue.- Sat. 11am-5pm and Sun., 1-4pm. Aberdeen. Ongoing - Featuring custom stained town Art Walks," presented by the 25 members of glass installations, following last year’s titled Contact: 336/723-5890 or at (www.artworks- glass, glass etching, repairs, restoration and the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. Pick “Dreaming of the Lungs of the Earth”. This new gallery.org). church windows, plus a full supply for the hobby- up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help one now has 200 glass flameworked angel ist. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2- you along the way at any downtown gallery, the wings from earth tones to crystal clear glass. Associated Artists, The Milton Rhodes Center pm. Contact: 910/944-1930. Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. Contact: Ongoing - Expo 216 was founded by Linda for the Arts, 251 North Spruce Street, Winston- 828/258-0710, ext. 108 or at (www.asheville- Look and Wade Hughes in 2016 and is a “gal- Salem. Ongoing - AAWS is located in the Seagrove Pottery of the Sandhills, 1680 NC downtowngalleries.org). lerium,” part gallery and part museum, focusing Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts centered Highway 5, less than 2 miles from the Village of on themes related to environmental and social in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem and Pinehurst in the Food Lion/Bowling Alley Plaza, Aesthetic Gallery, 6 College St., across from issues. Hours: Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: features a variety of exhibits each year. Our Aberdeen. Ongoing - Featuring only NC pot- Pritchard Park, Asheville. Ongoing - Offer- Brook Bower, Gallerium Manager by calling primary gallery is the Womble Carlyle Gallery ters and primarily those of Seagrove, NC. We ing a variety of international works, including 910/769-3899 or at (www.expo216.com). which boasts approximately 1800 square feet typically have over 1000 pieces from 25 pottery terracotta ceramics from Viet Nam and stone of flexible exhibition space so our artists can artist’s on display. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. sculpture from Zimbabwe. In addition, there is Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum, @ exhibit anything they create; from small intimate Contact: 910/420-8056 or at (www.pinehurstpot- an assortment of intricately detailed hand- intersection of Independence Blvd. & South paintings to large instillation works we have the tery.com). crafted pictorial textiles from Australia and 17th Street, Wilmington. Through July 8 - space to show it. All new members are Associ- Lesotho, many of which depict local Asheville "State of the Art/Art of the State". Focusing ate Members and may participate in Associate Apex scenes. Also available are Australian Aboriginal on contemporary art by artists currently living Member shows, All-Member shows, and our oil paintings, Bruni Sablan oil paintings from in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. extensive Community Exhibits program that Cocoon Gallery, 221 N. Salem Street, Apex. the "Jazz Masters Series," and ceramic tiles Artists bring a single work of art to be installed gets our artists work into businesses all around Ongoing - Featuring the functional art of from the Southwest (US). Hours: Tue-Sat, in the museum. During this timeframe, four Winston-Salem. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm 30+ Carolina artists working in ceramics, noon-6pm. Contact: 828/301-0391 or at (www. curators from North Carolina institutions will and Sat., 9am-4pm. Contact: 336/747-1463 or wood, textiles, metal, glass & jewelry. Hours: aestheticgallery.com). be present to greet each artist and talk about at (www.AssociatedArtists.org). Mon.,Wed.,Thur., 11am-6pm; Fri., 11am-8pm; their work. The design of this project provides Sat., 10am-5pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Closed Tue. American Folk Art & Antiques, 64 Biltmore any participating artist equal opportunity to Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Contact: 919/267-4321. Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring antique meet a significant curator working in the field Rd., Winston-Salem. Simona Atkins Allen folk art, functional and contemporary folk pottery, of contemporary art today. Through Aug 5 - Gallery, Through June 30 - "The Legacy of Asheboro furniture and paintings. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- "North Carolina Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship the Creative Spirits: Invitational 2018 @ Delta." 6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/281-2134 Exhibition," featuring works of 17 contempo- Ongoing - Delta Fine Arts, Inc. was established Circa Gallery, 150 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. or at (www.amerifolk.com). rary artists. The artists participating in the show in 1972 as an independent, non-profit by the Ongoing - Featuring works by local, regional, include ten visual artists, three craft artists, two W-S graduate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta and established artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am- Appalachian Craft Center, 10 North Spruce film/video artists, and two choreographers — all Sorority, a national organization of African 6pm. Contact: 336/736-8015. St., Asheville. Ongoing - Folk pottery, face jugs, were recipients of the 2016-2017 Artist Fellow- American college women founded in 1913 traditional crafts, and other collectables. Hours: ship awards. Pancoe Art Education Center, whose principal purposes and aims are to en- Colorshow Gallery, 151 N. Fayetteville Street, Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/253-8499 or Exhibition Cases, Ongoing - View some of gage in cultural, educational and public service located on the second floor of Bell & Browne at (www.appalachiancraftcenter.com). the Seagrove and contemporary pottery from activities. Since its beginning, Delta Fine Arts Law Offices, Asheboro. Ongoing - The gallery the museum’s permanent collection in the has provided unique cultural and educational offers an assortment of artworks by NC artists, ArtEtude Gallery, 89 Patton Avenue, Asheville. cases. These include the works of resident art- programming through a year-round program from pottery and blown glass, to fiber arts, jew- Ongoing - Featuring compelling contemporary ist Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Ben Owen III and Jugtown of exhibitions, classes, workshops, lectures, elry and paintings. We also have an assortment art, by talented artists, for discerning collectors. Pottery among other works. Admission: Yes. films, performances, and special projects for of hand-poured candles and handmade soap. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am- Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10am-5pm and Thur. till 9pm. youth, adults, and the elderly in the areas of Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11am-6pm; Fri., 11am-4pm 7pm; & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/252-1466 Contact: 910/395-5999 or at (www.cameronart- visual arts, music, literature, history and folk and every 3rd. Fri., is our Open House from or at (http://artetudegallery.sqsp.com/). museum.org). arts. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-3pm, closed every 5:30-8:30pm, where you can meet the artists 3rd Sat. Contact: 336/722-2625 or at (http:// and enjoy some refreshments. Contact: Betsy Ariel Gallery, 19 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongo- ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Wilmington deltaartscenter.org/). Browne at 336/465-2387 or at (http://www. ing - Presenting the best in clay, fiber, paper, Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington. colorshowgallery.com). books, jewelry, metal, sculpture, furniture and Ongoing - Located two miles west of Wrights- 4th Dimension Gallery, Commerce Plaza, 411 glass by members of the Ariel Contemporary ville Beach in Wilmington, North Carolina, Airlie W. Fourth St., downstairs from Cat's Corner, Little River Art Works, 6417 Abner Rd., Craft Cooperative. A gallery owned and operated Gardens encompasses 67 acres of walking Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring stoneware by artists. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri. paths, a freshwater lake, and formal gardens that by art students from Winston-Salem's colleges luminaries and hand carved folk art scenes on & Sat., 10am-7pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: showcase seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, and universities - the NC School of the Arts, our pottery by Nora & Barry Walbourn. Hours: 828/236-2660 or at (www.arielcraftgallery.com). historic structures, and contemporary sculpture. Salem College, Wake Forest University and by appt. only. Contact: 336/381-4708 or e-mail Airlie is a member of the North Carolina Birding Winston-Salem State University. Hours: Fri., at ([email protected]). Bellagio, 5 Biltmore Plaza, Historic Biltmore Trail, and it’s diverse ecosystems provide unique 5-8pm & Sat., 5-8pm. Contact: 336/249-0418. Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring exqui- habitats for a variety of colorful wildlife. Discover Susan Harrell Studio Gallery, 375 S. Fayette- sitely handcrafted jewelry and clothing. Hours: what makes Airlie Gardens a premiere garden Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery, 601 North Trade ville Street, Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring a fine Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/277-8100 or of the South and a prime destination spot for Street, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring art gallery showcasing the work of contemporary at (www.bellagioarttowear.com). garden and nature lovers from around the world. fine art crafts by over 350 of the best artisans of photorealism painter Susan Harrell and other se- Come discover the beauty. Admission: Yes. the Southeast. Hours: Tue.-Fri.., 10:30am-5pm lect artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: Hours: Open 7-days a week 9am-5pm. Contact: & Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 336/725-1516 or at 336/267-8286 or at (www.susanharrell.com). continued on Page 60 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 59 Village, this site once housed the weaving and com). woodworking operations of Biltmore Indus- tries, an Arts and Crafts enterprise that played 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery, 16 Patton Avenue, NC Institutional Galleries a significant role in the Appalachian Craft Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by William continued from Page 59 Revival during the early 20th century. Today, McCullough, Deborah Squier, John MacKah, Grovewood Gallery offers two expansive floors Greg Osterhaus, Jerry La Point, Richard Over- Bella Vista Art Gallery, 14 Lodge St., Historic Cold River Gallery, 32-A Biltmore Ave., of finely crafted furniture, ceramics, jewelry smith, Scott Lowery, Dawn Rentz, Laura Young, Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featur- Asheville. Ongoing - Welcome to the artis- and more, contributed by over 400 artists and Margaret Dyer, Suzy Schultz and Stuart Roper. ing works by regional and national artists in a tic expression of messages found in ancient craftspeople from across the United States. Studio glass by Herman Leonhardt. Hours: Mon.- variety of mediums. Offering contemporary oil wisdom, philosophies and our Earth’s gifts, Hours: Mon. – Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Sun. 11am Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/236-2889. paintings, blown glass, pottery, black & white presented as the fine art of Karen Pierre. Work- to 5pm. Contact: 828/253-7651 or at (www. photography, stoneware sculptures, and ing studio, jewelry, pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., grovewood.com). Studio B Custom Framing & Fine Art, Reyn- jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/350-0955. olds Village (near the Woodfin YMCA) 61 N. 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/768-0246 or at (www. Jewels That Dance: Jewelry Design, 63 Hay- Merrimon Ave., Suite 109, Asheville. Ongo- BellaVistaArt.com). Corey C. McNabb Studio, River Arts District, wood St., next door to the Library, Asheville. On- ing - Browse our new gallery featuring works 1 Roberts Street, Suite 201, above White Duck going - Featuring hand-crafted jewelry by some by national and international artists, including New Location Taco Shop, Asheville. Ongoing - An Asheville of America's foremost jewelry artists. Hours: paintings. prints & posters, jewelry, ceramics, Bender Gallery, 29 Biltmore Avenue,, native, McNabb paints only with a palette knife, Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-6pm. Contact: 828/254-5088 wood and textiles. Also offering custon fram- Asheville. May 17 - June 30 - "Summer of applying oils or acrylics to canvas, creating bold or at (www.jewelsthatdance.com). ing. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., Glass Opening Exhibition". Ongoing - The bright images with an impressionistic impasto 10am-3pm. Contact: 828/225-5200 or at (www. region’s largest and most diverse studio glass style. Hours: Thur.-Tue., 11am-5pm. Contact: at Jonas Gerard Fine Art, 240 Clingman Ave., galleryatstudiob.com). gallery on two sun-filled levels features artists (www.mcnabbfineart.com). Asheville. Ongoing - "Explosions of Color on from around the country as well as around the Canvas". Nationally known artist Jonas Gerard Sutherland Handweaving Studio, 122 River- world. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm & Sun., CURVE studios & garden, 6, 9 & 12 River- displays his most recent collection of abstract side Dr., inside Cotton Mill Studios in River Arts noon-5pm. Contact: 828/505-8341 or at (www. side Dr., River Arts District, Asheville. Ongo- acrylics. His 5,000 square feet studio / gallery District, Asheville. Ongoing - This handweaving bendergallery.com). ing - Working studios of Constance Williams, is filled with years of passion and dedication. studio, gallery and learning center features fine, Sutherland Handweaving, Pattiy Torno, Maria He uses bold, passionate, sweeping gestures one-of-a-kind and limited edition handwoven BlackBird Frame & Art, 365 Merrimon Troya, Kyle Carpenter, Akira Satake, Cynthia of saturated color that form unexpected images fashion accessories and household textiles, Avenue, just 3/4 mile north of downtown, Wynn, Fran Welch, Jenny Mastin, Cassie Ry- of poetic stature. Gerard paints in house to including scarves, shawls, garments, hand- Asheville. Ongoing - Currently, about 25 paint- alls & more. Hours: 11am-4pm daily. Contact: upbeat inspiring music, come unannounced or bags, towels, table linens, blankets and wall ers, photographers and crafters show their 828/388-3526 or at (www.CURVEstudiosNC. by appointment. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10am-6pm art. Sutherland also offers a series of classes work at BlackBird. We also offer expert custom com). & by appt. Contact: 828/350-7711 or at (www. and workshops for beginning weavers, weavers framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., jonasgerard.com). needing a refresher course or experienced weav- 10am-3pm. Contact: 828/252-6036 or at (www. Desert Moon Designs Studios & Gallery, ers. A monthly Sutherland Weavers’ Study Group BlackBirdFrame.com). 372 Depot Street, Suite 44, River Arts District, K2 Studio, 59 College St., Asheville. Ongoing brings area weavers together to discuss design Asheville. Ongoing - The gallery is a progres- - Featuring a unique collection of fine furniture challenges, share successes and work through Blue Ridge Frame & Gallery, 545 Merrimon sive contemporary gallery that includes working by local artists and pieces from around the problems in a casual, small group format. Hours: Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by lo- studios. The focus of the gallery is to showcase world, home accessories and changing fine Tue.-Sat., from 10am-4pm. Contact: Barb Butler, cal artist Linda Cheek, Ann Vasilik, Carol Bomer, both emerging/established local and visiting re- art exhibitions. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & 828/513-1814, or Karen Donde, 854/261-4324, Kelly Wilkinson, and many more. Plus a large gional artists. Several times a year special exhi- Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/250-0500 or at or at (www.sutherlandhandweaving.com). selection of prints, posters, and quality custom bitions are scheduled to introduce new talent or (www.homeredefined.com). framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm & Sat., to bring focus to a certain art medium. Hours: 310 ARTGallery, 191 Lyman St, #310, 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/253-3559. Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/575-2227 Kress Emporium, 19 Patton Ave., Patton & Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring original, con- or at (http://www.desertmoondesigns-studios. Lexington Aves., downtown Asheville. Ongo- temporary fine art by 21 regional artists. Hours: Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Main com). ing - Featuring works by over 100 artists and Fri.-Sun., 9:30am-3:30pm and most weekdays Gallery, May 3 - June 29 - "Scientific Methods: craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., or by appt. Contact: 828-776-2716 or at (http:// Art + Science," featuring an exhibition exploring noon-6pm. Contact: 828/281-2252 or at (www. www.310art.com/main/). the interplay between science and art. Artists thekressemporium.com). featured include: Eleanor Annand, Terry Ashley, 352 Depot St. Fine Art Studio, 352 Depot Selin Balci, Alex Gabriel Bernstein, Arthur Momentum Gallery, 24 N. Lexington Ave., Street, Suite 110, next to The Junction Res- Brouthers, Jeff Chyatte, Don Dudenbostel, Asheville. Ongoing - located in downtown taurant, River Arts District, Ashevile. Ongoing Susan Goldstine, Miella Green, Judith Kruger, Asheville, offers a contemporary and modern - Working artists studio of Richard C. Nelson, and Jennifer Scheuer. Lower Level Gallery, program with an emphasis on emerging and mid- Jeff Pittman, Karen Weihs and Constance Vla- May 3 - June 29 - "Texture". The artists in this career artists. Occupying approximately 4000 houlis. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: exhibit employ techniques of weaving, imprint- square feet in an easily accessible, street-level 828/329-2918 or at (http://www.riverartsdistrict. ing, carving and layering to create dynamic works space, the gallery’s mission is to provide compel- com/352-depot-street-studio.html). of art. Artists being featured include: Carole ling, museum-quality art to our clients. Curated Hetzel, Rachel Meginnes, Amy Putansu, Matt exhibitions featuring exceptional paintings, The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave., a few Repsher, and Judit Varga. Showcase Gallery, original prints, and innovative sculpture refresh steps south of the movie theatre, Asheville. May 3 - June 29 - "Brad Sells: The Story Behind regularly in the main spaces and smaller adjoin- Ongoing - Committed to providing access to the Tree," featuring abstract vessels and forms by ing galleries. Momentum Gallery also participates stunning and unique artwork for discerning celebrated wood sculptor Brad Sells. Small For- in major art fairs exhibiting work by represented collectors and our community in general. Our mat Gallery, May 3 - June 29 - Featuring works artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. offerings will reflect the character and sensibili- by Matt Klos. A solo show of interior and land- Work by Cathy Nichols noon-5pm. Contact: 828/505-8550 or at (www. ties of this wonderful region. Including works scape oil paintings by Baltimore artist Matt Klos. FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood mpmentumgallery.com). by Lynn Boggess, GC Myers, Jerry Bowman, Upstairs Galleries, May 3 - Oct. 5 - "Summer St., Asheville. May 1 - 31 - Featuring works by Alvena McCormick, Volkmar Wentzel, and of Glass @ Blue Spiral 1". This is in participation Cathy Nichols and Sylvia McCollum. A recep- Montford Arts Center, 235 Montford Avenue, MM Pipkin. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., with many other art organizations in Asheville and tion will be held on May 4, from 5-7pm. Nichols Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a 11am-6pm; and Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: in conjunction with the Dale Chihuly exhibition at is a full-time encaustic artist, oracle card variety of media by over twenty-five area art- 828/254-8577 or at (www.thehaengallery.com). the Biltmore Estate (May 17 - Oct 7). Artists with & stencil designer and the author of "Storytell- ists. Watch artists at work. Hours: Tue.-Fri., works on view include: Dean Allison, Junichiro ing Art Studio: Visual Expressions of Character, 11:30am-6pm & Sat., 11:30am-5pm. Contact: The Satellite Gallery, 55 Broadway, Asheville. Baba, Rick Beck, Valerie Beck, Gary Beecham, Mood and Theme in Mixed Media," as well as 828/777-1014. June 1 - 30 - "OPENING EYES: New Asheville Alex Bernstein, Robert Burch, Ken Carder, Victor the ‘star’ of the "Storytelling Art Collection of Painting," featuring an exhibition of 6 Asheville Chiarizia, Shane Fero, David Goldhagen, Jan DVDs". McCollum’s jewelry designs express Mountain Made, Grove Arcade Public Market, based artists curated by Jeremy Phillips. A Kransberger, Robert Levin, John Littleton + Kate universal themes of strength, hope, joy, bold- 1 Page Ave., Suite 123, Asheville. Ongoing - reception willl be held on June 10, from 3-4pm. Vogel, Mark Peiser, Kenny Pieper, Stephen Pow- ness and humor by incorporating timeless Featuring the work of over a 150 WNC artisans, This accomplished group of 6 artists, Mark ell, Robert Stephan, Justin Turcotte, and Hayden symbols within the shapes, textures, accents in both contemporary and traditional mountain Flowers, Nava Lubelski, Randy Shull, Ralston Wilson. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of and stones to evoke and compliment the pas- handcrafts. This one-of-a-kind, gallery and Fox Smith, Aaron Tucker, and Jeremy Phillips, mediums by regional, national and international sions of the wearer. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11am- gift shop caters to those shoppers who wish who all live in Asheville, and whose work is artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. 6pm; Fri., 11am-7pm; Sat., 10am-7pm; & Sun., to take a “piece of the mountains” home with shown and collected around the country, are noon-5pm. Contact: 828/251-0202 or at (www. 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/254-9234 or at (www. them. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., putting on a group exhibit of recent work. The bluespiral1.com). woolworthwalk.com). noon-5pm. Contact: 828/350-0307 or at (www. show is meant to highlight the riches of contem- mtnmade.com). porary art being made right here in Asheville. Castell Photography, 2C Wilson Alley off Gallery Minerva Fine Art, 8 Biltmore Ave., Ongoing - Featuring works by the next wave Eagle St., Asheville. Ongoing - The gallery Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring painting, Mudhunter Pottery, 66 Broadway St., of innovative and creative artists that are rising is owned by internationally recognized artist sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass by Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a rustic gallery from the underground of contemporary street Brie Castell, is a unique photographic Salon & local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., shop showcasing functional and sculptural work and pop culture. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Gallery dedicated solely to photo based media. 11am-6pm;Fri. & Sat., 11am-8pm; & Sun., from over 20 local potters. Our artists’ diverse Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/505-2225 or at The gallery features the work of Brie Castell, noon-5pm. Contact: 828/255-8850 or at (www. styles ad affordable prices set them apart. (www.thesatellitegallery.com/). and also hosts several rotating exhibitions each galleryminerva.com). Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-5:30pm & Fri.& Sat., year of other talented photographers. Hours: 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/225-5869. The Updraft Fine Art Gallery, 84 Walnut Wed.-Fri., noon-6pm, Sat., noon-7pm or by Gallery of the Mountains, Inside the Grove Park Street, directly across from Zambras and right appt. Contact: 828.255.1188 or at (www.castell- Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Now New Morning Gallery, 7 Boston Way, Historic around the corner from Malaprops, Asheville. photography.com). part of the Grovewood Gallery family, featuring Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring Ongoing - The gallery is owned and operated handcrafted wearables, jewelry, pottery and fine art and crafts by some of America's finest by four local artists including: Andrew Montrie, Chatsworth Art and Antiques, 54 N. Lexing- many one-of-a-kind objects. Hours: Mon.-Tue., artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm & Sun., Matt Christie, Minne Kane and William Hunter. ton Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Specializing in 9am-6pm; Wed.-Sat., 9am-9pm & Sun., 9am-5- noon-5pm. Contact: 828/274-2831 or at (www. It is run by artists for artists and features exhi- 19th and early 20th century oils, watercolors pm. Contact: 828/254-2068. newmorninggallerync.com). bitionary glass blowing and pottery throwing. and prints. Also jewelry, silver, china, small fur- Additional works of art offered are functional niture and fine accessories. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Grovewood Gallery, adjacent to The Omni Overström Studio, 35 Wall St., Asheville. On- fine woodwork, jewelry, encaustic, mixed media 11am-5pm. Contact: 828.252.6004. Grove Park Inn, 111 Grovewood Road, going - This architecturally significant gallery and oil painting, photography, metal and leather Asheville. May 5 - June 3 - Presenting an ex- exclusively represents work by internationally- work. All exclusively from local area artists. Clayspace Co-op, River Arts District, 119A hibition of new work by contemporary ceramic recognized designer Michael Overström, who Hours: Sun., Mon.-Thur., 11am-7pm and Fri.- Roberts St., Asheville. Ongoing - The Clay- artist Taylor Robenalt. A reception will be held with his wife Susan, present their original, Sat., 11am-9pm. Contact: 828-582-2112. space Co-op is a cooperative ceramics studio on May 5, from 2-5pm. Since receiving her handformed jewelry designs that embrace the and showroom located in the historic river arts MFA in Ceramics from the University of Georgia designer’s Scandinavian heritage and define Trackside Studios, 375 Depot Street, River district of Asheville, North Carolina. The main in 2011, Robenalt has drawn attention for her Asheville’s elegant style. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Arts District, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring aim of the Clayspace Cooperative is to provide innovative narrative style, using flora and fauna 10am-8pm. Contact: 828/258-1761 or at (www. works by 20 artists with 14 working studios. an environment that promotes the artistic to illustrate emotion. Her latest body of work is overstrom.com). Hours: Daily 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/545- growth and success of its members through inspired by her daily interactions between hu- 2904 or at (www.tracksidestudios375.com). cooperation and education. Hours: hours by mans, animals and nature - artwork that reflects Pura Vida, 39-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville. chance. Contact: 828/279-3811. her internal dialogue. Ongoing - Established in Ongoing - Featuring a space for the senses, 22 London, 22 London Road, Asheville. 1992, Grovewood Gallery is nationally recog- offering the finest in artwork appealing to all Ongoing - a 10,000 square foot artist-driven nized for its dedication to fine American-made five senses. Hours: daily noon-10pm. Contact: studio / warehouse /exhibition space. Hours: by art and craft. Located in historic Grovewood 828/271-6997 or at (www.pura-vida-asheville. continued on Page 61 Page 60 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Dan Howachyn. Hours: Mon. -Sat., 10am-5pm. glaze. Teapots, mugs, bowls, serving pieces, Contact: 1/888/689-9021 or at (www.BlackMoun- many other forms are ready for a home. Not only tainiron.com). do we have handmade pottery, we make your NC Commercial Galleries shopping experience exciting with unique fashion continued from Page 60 Black Mountain Quilts, 121 Cherry St., Black items such as clothing, jewelry, leather goods, Mountain. Ongoing - Heirloom quality quilts, and handbags,. Locally made lotions, soaps, appt only. Contact: Randy Shull, at 828/216- Designer Bed-and-Breakfast rooms on-site. accessories, handbags, tabletop, and baby candles, and honey. Christian based gifts such as 1337, or e-mail at ([email protected]) or Open all year; hours vary according to season. quilts. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6pm & Sun. 12- jewelry, books, and wall decor can also be found. Hedy Fischer at 828/216-1331. Summer/Fall Hours: 11 am-5pm daily, except 5pm. Contact: 828/669-0730. We know you will find our store unique and will for Sun., which are by appt. Contact: 828/963- become one of your favorite spots while visiting Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood Street, Asheville. 5247 or at (www.altavistagallery.com). Black Mountain Studios Inc., 626 Lytle Cove the Village of Blowing Rock. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Ongoing - Featuring artwork and crafts by over Rd., just 3 miles from downtown Black Moun- 10am-6pm & Sun. noon-6pm. Contact: 828/295- 170 artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, closed Art Cellar Gallery, 920 Shawneehaw Ave., tain, Swannanoa. Ongoing - A fine pottery craft 6128 or at (www.traditionspottery.com). Tue. (until Mar.), & Sun. 11am-5pm. Contact: Hwy 184, Banner Elk. May 17 - June 2 - "Two and art gallery featuring many local as well 828/254-9234 or at (www.woolworthwalk.com). Views," featuring clay works by Pam Brewer as some nationally know artists. Owner and IAGO, 1165 Main St., Blowing Rock. Ongo- & Lisa Stinson. A reception will be held on operated by award winning potters Austin and ing - Featuring inspired, contemporary, fine art ZaPow!, 150 Coxe Avenue, Suite 101, May 26, from 4-6pm. Ongoing - Three floors Maud Boleman. Hours: 11am-6pm seven days and handcrafts from a variety of artists working Asheville. Ongoing - The vast diversity that is of exhibition space featuring painting and a week. Contact: 828/686-1011. in the fields of jewelry, fashion accessories, found among the art galleries here in Asheville sculpture from regionally and nationally known art glass, functional art for the home, pottery, is one of the many reasons to come and visit artists. Featured artists include: William Dunlap, Garrou Pottery, 100 State St., Black Mountain. lighting, furniture, and garden art. Hours: daily, this unique town. Each gallery offers a different Herb Jackson, Gregory Smith, Norma Murphy, Ongoing - Featuring a wide variety of handmade 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/295-0033 or at (www. flavor. We are the Asheville art gallery for fun, Tim Turner, Deborah Jacobs Purves, Bill pottery by father and son, John and Derrick iagoblowingrock.com). whimsical, quirky and even geek art. We are Brown, Scott Boyle, Margaret Salisbury, and Garrou, and the works of other area craftsmen. the Asheville gallery that appeals to art aficio- others. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/669- Main Street Gallery, 960-5 Main St., Blow- nados as well as the average Joe. Stop by ans 828/898-5175 or at (www.artcellaronline.com). 0222`. ing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring a co-op of see what we’re all about. Hours: Sun.-Thur., area artists that has been opened since 1982. noon-8pm; Fri. & Sat., noon-10pm. Contact: Carlton Gallery, 10360 Hwy. 105 south in Seven Sisters Gallery, 117 Cherry Street, Black The gallery offers baskets, pottery, weaving, 828/575-9112 or at (www.zapow.com). the Foscoe/Grandfather Mountain community, Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a large selection photography, jewelry, woodworking, glass art, located 10 miles south of Boone and 7 miles of arts and crafts by local, regional and national fibers and much more. Hours: daily, 10am-6pm. ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Asheville north of Linville or Banner Elk. Ongoing - Tra- artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., Contact: 828/295-7839. The Captain’s Bookshelf, 31 Page Ave., ditional and abstract paintings in landscapes, noon-5. Contact: 828/669-5107 or at (www. Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring original art, still life, figurative, non-objective abstracts, sevensistersgallery.com). Morning Star Gallery, 915 Main Street, across prints and poetry broadsides are displayed cityscapes and animals abound at Carlton the street form the Speckled Trout Cafe, Blowing along with a quality selection of secondhand Gallery by artists Andrew Braitman, Connie Song of the Wood, 203 West State St., Black Rock. Ongoing - Featuring oil and acrylic paint- and rare books. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6- Winters, Egidio Antonaccio, Kate Worm, Vae Mountain. Ongoing - Home of rare, one ings by Ann Thompson featured with ceramic bas pm. Contact: 828/253-6631 or at (http://www. Hamilton, Laura Hughes, Lisa Boardwine, Deb- of a kind, handcrafted musical instruments reliefs and sculptures from the studios of John captainsbookshelf.com/). bie Arnold, Kevin Beck, Warren Dennis, Amy and enchanting recordings. Come enjoy our Martin and Maryanne Bona Dayman and wildlife Sullivan. Freeman Beard, Helen Farson, Dottie intimate approach to the senses. Hours: Mon.- carvings by H. Gray Turner. Rod Shaw's terra Atlantic Beach Leatherwood, Linda Apriletti, Mary Dobbin, Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-7675. cotta sculptures. Also, multiplate ecthings, water- Sharon Rusch Shaver, Holly Glasscock, Gina colors, jewelry, pottery, garden accessories, glass Vision Gallery, 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Strumpf, Trena McNabb and Toni Carlton. New Sourwood Gallery, 110 Broadway, Black and wooden treasures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- Atlantic Beach. Ongoing - Featuring original to the gallery, Mary-Ann Prack, Marty Allran Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a co-op gallery 5pm and Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 828/295-6991. paintings and three-dimensional work from and Ralph Mello add 3 dimensional clay works of local artists offering original art for sale, regional and national artists, and one and and longstanding glass artists, John Littleton including: paintings, pottery, jewelry, photog- Reinert Fine Art, 1153 Main Street, Blowing two-person shows in summer months. Hours: and Kate Vogel along with Greg Fidler, John raphy, stained glass and other fine art. Artists Rock. Ongoing - Reinert Fine Art showcases the 10:30am-5pm, closed Wed, Sun. Contact Almaguer, David Wilson and Loretta Forde are: Kent A. Barnes, Katrina Bass, Judith contemporary impressionist works in oil by Rick 252/247-5550 or at have exceptional glass works. Hours: Tue.- Bush, Sarah Campbell, Charley, Ruth Connar, Reinert and other artists offering their unique (www.twogalleries.net). Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: Denise Geiger, Jean Hope, Elizabeth Kirk, Ida and diverse styles. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9am-5pm. 828/963-4288 or at (www carltongallery.com). O’Connell, Billy Ogle, Eileen Ross, Marilyn Contact: 828/414-9580 or at (www.rickreinert. Bakersville Sobanski, Jenean Stone, Susan Taylor, Sum- com). Sally Nooney, Artists Studio Gallery, located mer G. Ventis, Ann Whisenant, and Katherine In Tandem Gallery, 20 North Mitchell Ave., Bak- midway between Banner Elk & Valle Crucis Youtz. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: The Bob Timberlake Gallery at Blowing ersville. Ongoing - Featuring a gallery in down- on Hwy 194 So. Ongoing - Featuring the rich, 828/669-4975. Rock, 946 Main Street Blowing Rock. Ongo- town Bakersville to attract, display, and promote vibrant works of Sally Nooney in oil, acrylic, ing - Featuring original artwork and reproduc- artists from coast to coast, offering one of the and watercolor. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery, 103 West tions by Bob Timberlake. Also furniture, gifts, best selections of ceramic, jewelry and art from Contact: 828/963-7347 or at (www.sallynooney. St, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Owned and apparel and collectibles. Hours: they vary - call all over America and beyond. Hours: Tue.-Sat., com). curated by photographer Rebecca D’Angelo, ahead. Contact: 828/295-4855 or at (www. 10am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 828/688-6428 or the gallery will feature monthly shows by local bobtimberlake.com). at (www.intandemgallery.com). Beaufort and national artists. It will also offer local art and crafts for sale in its retail section. Hours: Winterfire Craft Gallery, 1087 Main Street, Mica - Fine Contemporary Craft, 37 N. Mitchell Craving Art Studio, 121 Craven Street, Beau- Wed.-Sat., noon-6pm or by appt. Contact: call Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Avenue, Bakersville. Ongoing - Our cooperative fort. Ongoing - Featuring the working space of Rebecca D’Angelo at 828/357-8327 or at (www. Bill Campbell as well as hand-crafted jewelry, gallery currently has fourteen members who are artist Heather Sink. This space is shared with studio103fineartgallery.com). metal sculpture, hand-thrown pottery, art glass, from the Bakersville, Penland, and Burnsville community through classes, events and work- and calligraphy prints. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6- areas including: Jon Ellenbogen & Becky Plum- shops and exhibits of other artists. Hours: daily, Ten Thousand Villages, 303 Lookout Rd., pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/295-4880. mer, Kent McLaughlin & Suze Lindsay, Gertrude 10am-5pm. Contact: 252-728-0243 or at (www. Montreat. Ongoing - Fair trade source for Graham Smith, Susan Feagin, Cynthia Bringle, cravingartstudio.com). handmade items from more than 30 countries Boone David Ross, Shaunna Lyons, Joy Tanner, William in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Hours: Mon.- Baker, Claudia Dunaway, Jenny Lou Sherburne, Handscapes Gallery Fine Arts and Crafts, 410 Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-1406. Miters Touch Woodworking, 6858 Hwy. Jacque Allen, and Pablo Soto. Visit any day and Front Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - The Gallery 105 S., Foscoe, near Hound Ears. Ongo- you’re likely to meet one or two of the Mica art- promotes American traditions in pottery, jewelry The Gingko Tree Photo Gallery & Frame ing - Featuring fine furniture by Denise Grohs ists. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. and glasswork with an emphasis on North Caro- Shop, 128 Broadway, Black Mountain. Ongoing and Miters Touch, pottery by Eric Reichard, art Contact: 828/688-6422 or at (www.micagallerync. lina artists. Over 200 artists are represented in a - Gifts, cards, prints, photography and framing. quilts by Linda Smith, stained glass by Dianne com). full range of work from the traditional to the con- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Radford, and wood turnings by Todd Davidson. temporary in pottery, glass, jewelry, metal, wood Contact: 828/669-7721. Also cabinetwork and kitchen design services and other media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm, Sat. & Sun., 10am-5pm. Contact: 252-728-6805 or at The Old Depot Arts & Crafts Gallery, inter- 10am-2pm or by appt. Contact: 828/963-4445 (http://www.handscapesgallery.com/). section of Sutton and Cherry Streets, Black or at (www.miterstouchinc.com). Mountain. Ongoing - A non-profit arts/crafts The Artestry Hideaway, 129 Middle Lane, (in gallery representing local artists. Proceeds sup- Brevard - Cedar Mountain Area the alley behind Clawson’s Resturant) Beaufort. port arts in the schools program. Pottery, folk art Ongoing - The Artestry Hideaway features over and more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., Andrea Brewer Art Studio, 22 West Main 60 North Carolina Artists. We offer fine art, whim- 1-5pm. Contact: 828/669-6583. Street, upstairs, next to The Proper Pot, Brevard. sical and funky jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber, wood, Ongoing - Natural fiber landscapes and wildlife metal, fun chimes and other ‘stuff’. We also offer Visions of Creation Gallery, 114 Cherry State scenes. Hours: by appt. only and fall art walks classes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featur- from 5-8pm. Contact: 828/577-1968 or at (http:// 10am-6pm. Contact: 919/244-7354 or at (www. ing unique, contemporary fine gold jewelry of www.andreabrewerfiber.com). artestryhideaway.com). incomparable beauty and quality handcrafted by Robert Vengoechea. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-6pm ART Works Brevard, 27 S. Broad Street, Bre- Belmont & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0065. vard. Ongoing - This new working studio/gallery Work by Michael Kline of fine art at is in a beautiful light-filled space in Michael Kline Pottery, 4062 Snow Creek JS Pottery Antiques and Collectibles, 27 Blowing Rock the restored historic Aethelwold Hotel building. Road, Bakersville. Ongoing - Featuring pottery North Main Street, Belmont. Ongoing - Offering Deborah Kidwell, originator of the idea of the by Michael Kline and jewelry by Stacey Lane. pieces ranging from face jugs, vases, pitchers Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, LTD, working studio/gallery in Brevard, grew up in Bos- Contact: call 828/675-4097 or visit (http://mi- and planters with hand-painted iris, dogwood, 7539 Valley Blvd (Next to Food Lion), Blowing ton in a family of artists Co-Owner M. Lee Abell, chaelklinepottery.blogspot.com/). and magnolia designs to beautiful hand-carved Rock. Ongoing - Blowing Rock Frameworks a Florida native, pursued a successful career as North Carolina lighthouses. Hours: Mon.-Sat., and Gallery is celebrating their 23rd year in the a residential real estate appraiser for the firm she Banner Elk Area 9am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/829- business of custom framing and fine art sales. co-owned there. Virginia Pendergrass, a Brevard 0360 or at (www.jspottery.com). They represent some of the High Country’s resident for 14 years, shares their vision for this Alta Vista Gallery, 2839 Broadstone Road, most prolific and profound artists, displaying space in downtown Brevard. Hours: Tue.-Sat., (between Banner Elk and Boone) Valle Crucis. Black Mountain/Montreat/Swannanoa an array of subject matter from landscapes to 11am-4pm. Beginning Apr. 22, they will extend Ongoing - Featuring fine art gallery in historic historical paintings. A few artist’s on display to 6pm, Fri. and Sat. Contact: call 828/553-1063, farmhouse, located near the Original Mast Acoustic Corner, 105 F Montreat Rd, Black at the gallery include best seller, Lita Gatlin, e-mail at ([email protected]), or at General Store. In its 20th year and representing Mountain. Ongoing - Acoustic instruments Jason Drake, watercolorist Wes Waugh, Robin (http://artworksbrevardnc.com). over 100 artists, the gallery specializes in oils hand-made or manufactured by hand in Wellner, folk artist Wiili, and even oils from the and watercolors depicting mountain land- small factories. Guitars, mandolins, bou- famous Elliott Daingerfield. Hours: Mon.-Fri., BernWell Pottery Studio and Gallery, 324 King scapes. Artists include: B. Jean Baird, Alan Mc- zoukis, banjos, violins, lap dulcimers, and 9am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/295.0041 or Road, Pisgah Forest. Ongoing - Featuring works Carter, Louise Pinto, Jean Pollock, Ray Byram, other instruments popular in Celtic, Old-Time, at )www.blowingrockgalleries.com). by Wendy Elwell and Dennis Bern. Hours: Mon.- Joan Sporn, Elizabeth Ellison, Dotti Shelton. Bluegrass, and other folk genres. Plus all ac- Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/883- Also shown are original lithographs and original cessories. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm & Sat., Bolick and Traditions Pottery, 1155 Main 8300 or at (www.bernwellpottery.com). serigraphs from internationally-acclaimed 10-5pm. Contact: 828/669-5162. Street, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - The shop artists such as ALVAR, Boulanger, and folk incorporates Bolick, Traditions, and Original Blue Moon Gallery, 10771 Greenville Hwy., artist Will Moses, great-grandson of "Grandma Black Mountain Iron Works, 120 Broadway, Owens Pottery into one great location. Known for the gallery is located at the intersection of Moses." Also: kaleidoscopes, stained-glass, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring works our cobalt blues, greens, and earthtone glazes Cascade Lake Road and Hwy 276, Cedar we also carry the much desired Owens Red pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and custom framing. handcrafted in iron & other metals by Tekla and continued on Page 62 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 61 jewelry repair, original oil paintings, limited SouthEnd Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm on edition prints, and fine art glass. Hours: Mon.- the 1st Friday of each month. Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: NC Commercial Galleries 919/462-8888 or at (www.stonehavenjewelry. Allison Sprock Fine Art, 600 Queens Rd., continued from Page 61 com). the gallery shares space with The Nichols Company in one of Myers Park’s oldest Mountain. Ongoing - Specializing in photogra- Sat., 11am-6pm; and Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: The Nature of Art Gallery, 106-D Colonades houses, Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery phy and offering paintings, pottery, jewelry and 828/883-3268 or at (www.haengallery.com). Way, Waverly Place Shopping Center, Cary. represents many well-known artists from all sculpture has opened in Cedar Mountain, North Ongoing - Featuring whimsical and eclectic over the world. Some of the featured artists are Carolina. In addition to Rob Travis’s photog- Twin Willows Studio, 15 Crestview Dr., Brevard. artworks for interiors and gardens with a native very famous; others are emerging including: raphy, the gallery artists include Lucy Clark Ongoing - Featuring the works of Ann DerGara. flair. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, except Wed. Andre Bludov, Constantin Chatov, Marc Chatov, (pottery), Ray Byram (paintings) and Hanes Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 828/877-5275. till 9pm. Contact: 919/859-6004. Roman Chatov, Gee Gee Collins, Larry Davis, Hoffman (sculpture). In addition to the four Noah Desmond, Margaret Dyer, Sabre Esler, presenting artists, Blue Moon Gallery will hold Burnsville/ Micaville Village Art Circle, 200 South Academy Street, Stephen Fry, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Linda exhibits that rotate on a two month basis. The Cary. Ongoing - Our gallery is located in Ash- James, Dimitri Kourouniotis, Stan Mullins, Anne gallery is located at. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am- The Design Gallery, 7 South Main St., worth Village in historic downtown Cary, behind Neilson, Becky Ollinger, Spencer Reid, Felice 5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/565-2566 or at Burnsville. Ongoing - Feature fine arts and Ashworth Drug in the plaza, corner of Academy Sharp, Tracy Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, Elizabeth (www.BlueMoonGalleryNC.com). crafts consisting of original paintings, etchings, and Chatham Streets. Parking is available in Stehling, Harry Stewart, Cate Wagoner, Karen prints, art glass, pottery, wood work, furniture, the plaza in front of the gallery as well as on Weihs, Alice Williams, Sean Williams, and Drew Deane Gallery,114 W. Main St., across textiles, sculpture, metals, book art and jewelry. Chatham and Academy Streets, and on Waldo Kathy Wochele. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. from City Hall and Brevard Fire Station, Bre- In addition we have furniture, lighting, home Street. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: Contact: 404/274-5829 or visit (www.allison- vard. Ongoing - Featuring a premier emerging accents and gifts. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm. (www.villageartcircle.com). sprockfineart.com). contemporary fine arts gallerys in Western Contact: 828/678-9869. North Carolina. Including works by: Devin Bur- Celo Anne Neilson Fine Art, to Shops of Morrison gess, Jerry Cutler, Drew Deane, Greg Fidler, Calabash - Ocean Isle Beach in SouthPark Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery John Geci, Richard Lane, Courtney Erin Martin Toe River Crafts, 6274 on Hwy. 80 South, represents over 30 esteemed national and and Mark Mulfinger. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am- Jewelry by Wendy-Beach House Fine Arts 7 miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, international artists, as well as works by noted 5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/877-5272 or at Gallery, 10152 Beach Drive, Unit 6, Cala- Celo. Ongoing - Providing a showcase for painter and author Anne H. Neilson. The gallery (www.drewdeanegallery.com). bash. Ongoing - Wendy specializes in unique handmade objects in many media such as is an outgrowth of Neilson’s ever-growing popu- designs of handcrafted jewelry of sterling silver, clay, wood, fiber, glass, paper, metal, jewelry, larity sparked by her Angels Series paintings Duckpond Pottery, 2398 Greenville Hwy., Bre- genuine beach glass and fine gems at afford- photography, printmaking, and painting. Hours: and book. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., vard. Ongoing - Duckpond Pottery specializes able prices. Among forty five regional artists on e-mail for hours. Contact: e-mail at (toeriver- 11am-3pm & by appt. Contact: 980/253-9566 or in custom, handcrafted sinks and tiles. The pot- display at the gallery are watercolorists Julia [email protected]) or at (http://www.toeriver- at (http://www.anneneilsonfineart.com/ourgal- tery also features handcrafted kitchenware and Frost of Jacksonville, NC, and Marilyn Pounds crafts.com/). lery). accent pieces for both indoors and out. Torches of Ocean Isle Beach, photographer Marko An- topped with custom faces are potter Nick Fried- gelo of Calabash, NC, and now introducing the Chapel Hill - Carrboro Art House Studios, 3103 Cullman Ave., off man’s signature pieces. The deck plays host to pottery of Tristan Mardall, Carolina Shores, NC. 36th Street in the NoDa District, Charlotte. On- weekly concerts and a new coffeeshop. Hours: Hours Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 910/575- Chapel Hill/Carrboro Art Walks - second going - Featuring a complex of working studios Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 0024 or at (www.jewelrybyWendy.com). Friday of each month from 6-9pm. Info at by area artists. Hours: during Gallery Crawls 828/883-4512 or at (www.duckpondpotter.etsy. (www.2ndfridayartwalk.com). and by appt. Contact: 704/577-4587 or e-mail com). Phthalo Blue Gallery, 7199 Beach Drive, at ([email protected]). Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - The gallery is Animation and Fine Art Galleries, University Gallery on Main, 36 East Main Street, Brevard. an artist owned, art gallery featuring local and Mall, 201 S Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. Ongo- Artists' Atelier Carolina, located in the Pentes Ongoing - Featuring original art, limited editon national artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm & ing - Featuring contemporary works of art and Artworks Gallery & Studios bldg., 1346 Hill prints, collectibles and gifts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 910/209-6025 or at animation art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Rd., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/885-7299 or at (www. (http://www.phthaolbulegallery.com). Contact: 919/968-8008 or at (www.animatio- Jim Fales, Fay M. Miller, Jack Pentes, Betty G. galleryonmain.com). nandfineart.com). Robinson, Gregory Weston, and Peggy Hutson Sea Gallery, 6885 Beach Dr., SW Route 199, Weston. Hours: by appt. Contact: 704/552- Gravy, 17 W. Main St., Brevard. Ongoing - An Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - Featuring fine art Black Mountain Gallery, 1800 #9 E. Franklin 6200. artisan and retail market, benefiting the Boys by local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists. Street, Eastgate Shopping Center, Chapel Hill. and Girls Club of Transylvania County. Gravy’s Tasteful and inviting original oils, Gicleés on can- Ongoing - Featuring handwrough designer Ben Owen Pottery Gallery, inside The Ritz- 71 dealers donate at least 15% of their profits vas, watercolors, and charcoals are presented in jewelry by artisans from throughout the United Carlton, Charlotte, 201 East Trade Street, to our local club. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. our 7,000 square-foot gallery. Sculpture and pot- States. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery offers 75-100 Contact: 828/862-4900 or at (www.gravyon- tery are also offered. Artists we exhibit are: Phyllis 919/967-8101. one-of-a-kind pieces of Ben Owen III pottery, main.blogspot.com). Arnold, Ken Buckner, Terry Buckner, Karen with prices beginning at $45. Works will range Edgar, Gary Halberstadt, V. Ryan Lauzon, Nancy Blackwood Station Gallery, 6113 Hwy. 86N., from pots, vases, jars, bowls and platters to Hollingsworth Gallery, 147 E. Main Street, Hughes Miller, Miller Pope, Tom Wooldridge, and Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring functional major showpieces and spectacular larger works between Main Street Ltd. and Quotations Cof- Mary M. Wright. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. & fine art, sculpture and fine art prints. Hours: of art. All items are hand-created by Ben Owen, fee Cafe, Brevard. Ongoing - Showcasing local Contact: 910/575-8222. Tue.-Fri., 11am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm, & Sun., who also will make special appearances at The and emerging artists. Hours: call for hours. noon-6pm. Contact: 919/968-1360. Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte for 2011 art weekends Contact: 828/884-4974. and art demonstrations. Hours: open daily from Cameron's, University Mall, Chapel Hill. Ongo- 9am-6pm. Contact: 704/547-2244) or at (http:// Jordan Street Arts, 25 W. Jordan Street, ing - Featuring contemporary American crafts www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Charlotte/ Brevard. Ongoing - Jordan Street Arts is a and pottery, folk art and functional art objects. Default.htm). new cooperative art gallery featuring fine art Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & Sun., 1-6pm. and skilled craftsmanship of area artists. “The Contact: 919/942-5554. goal of Jordan Street Arts is to create a vibrant, interactive, family-friendly environment for Chapellier Fine Art, 105 Arlen Park Drive, Cha- both artists and patrons” says co-owners Keith pel Hill. Ongoing - Fine, investment quality 19th and Amy Braman. “We encourage our artists & 20th century American art. Hours: Mon. - Fri. by to be present and active in the gallery, so that appointment. Contact: 919/967-9960 or at (www. patrons can meet and interact with the artist(s) citysearch.com/rdu/chapellier/). as they fall in love with the pieces they create.” Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/384- Dirt Road Gallery, 8218 Bright's Way, Chapel 3816 or follow the Jordan Street Arts’ page on Hill. Ongoing - Featuring handcrafted items - Facebook. including paintings, carvings, molas, textiles & fabrics, ceramics, beads and jewelry from West Work by Ann Parks McCray Mountain Forest Pottery, 2395 Greenville Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Offering functional Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, the US collected over years of traveling. Hours: and whimsical pottery made on site by artist SW, Calabash. May 4 - June 16 - "Anne & Ann: Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm & by appt. Contact: Mary Murray. “Handmade comes to life” in the Abstracting Nature in Metal and Oils," a dynamic 919/933-6999 or at (www.dirtroadgallery.net). homey gallery, offering the work of many re- two-woman exhibition of works by Anne Cun- gional artists – handmade teddy bears, jewelry, ningham and Ann Parks McCray. A reception will N.C. Crafts Gallery, 212 W. Main St., corner of Work by Joni Purk quilts, folk art, sculpture, drawings, and paint- be held on May 4, from 5-7pm. According to an Weaver and West Main Sts., Carrboro. Ongoing Charlotte Fine Art Gallery, 7510 Pineville-Mat- ings. Recipes accompany many pottery pieces artists’ statement about the works, Anne Cun- - Offering a wide assortment of items handcrafted thews Road, located in South Charlotte’s Carmel that are designed for baking apples, pies, and ningham and Ann Parks McCray often unknow- by North Carolina artisans. You'll find contempo- Village at the corner of Pineville-Matthews and other dishes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm ingly mirror each other’s art. It’s only after a studio rary and traditional pottery, blown glass, wood, Carmel Road, Charlotte. May 1 - 31 - "Spring- & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/885-2149 or at visit or glimpse of a Facebook photo that they jewelry, metalwork, toys, folk art, garden sculp- time Floral Exhibition". Represented artists of (www.scenic276.com). realize they’ve done it again. These two beach ture, kaleidoscopes, baskets, fiber art and more. CFA will have floral works on display during the girls are called by the ocean and revel in being The Gallery currently carries the work of more month of May. Works in floral include acrylic, oil, Mud Dabber's Pottery and Crafts, 3623 surrounded by light. Ongoing - A unique eclectic than 500 North Carolinians, from the mountains watercolor, wood, jewelry and pottery. A reception Greenville Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring gallery showcasing over 200 local artists in virtu- to the shore. The gallery also hosts two shows a will be held on May 5, from 5:30-8:30pm. Also the work of six family members including: John ally every medium. Enjoy gourmet coffee, tea and month. Shows begin the first of each month and featured at reception… “Gallery Exhibit of Wood O., Sybil, John E., Carol and Brandon (Brad), treats as you stroll through the 10,000 square- give the featured artist the opportunity to show- Art by Charlotte artist Dave Terpening”. Charlotte and Becky Dodson and friends Phillip Johnston, foot space. Art classes and custom framing are case an entire body of work. Hours: Mon.-Sat., artist, David Terpening is the most meticulous Carolyn Becker, Susan Peterson, and Matthew offered on-site. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 919/942- wood turner you will ever see. Creating wood Nevenschwander, Elizabeth Galloway, Jonlyn Contact: 910/575-5999 or at 4048 or at (http://nccraftsgallery.com/). turned vessels, boxes and furniture. This is your Parker, Charlie Parker, Mary Ey, and Sue Jones. (www.SunsetRiverMarketplace.com). chance to own one of his special creations. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Studio 91 Fine Art Gallery, Meadowmont Ongoing - Original works of art from award- Contact: 828/884-5131 or at (www.muddabbers. ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Ocean Isle Beach Village, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring winning artists across the United States, as well com). Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd., works by Jean Abadie, Thomas Arvid, Dimitri as the Carolinas. Nationally and internationally- Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - Art gallery featur- Danish, Michael Flohr, Edward Lewis, and recognized artists in 2-and 3-dimensional fine art. Red Wolf Gallery, 8 E. Main St., Brevard. ing local artists, David McCune, Steven Schu- Fabian Perez. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Specializing in a wide array of media and styles Ongoing - Featuring original works of art by over man, and Suzanne C. Hunady, as well as daily Fri., 10am-8pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: represented: Representational, Impressionism, twenty regional artists in a historic downtown tours, tastings and the art of wine making. Hours 919/933-3700. Expressionism, Abstraction / Paintings, Sculp- building. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., Mon.-Sat., 11-6pm & Sun. 12-5pm. Contact: ture, Prints. Consulting Services for individual 1-5pm and by appt. Contact: 828/862-8620. 910/287-2800 or at Charlotte Area and corporate clients, as well as, private event (www.silvercoastwinery.com). opportunities. Hours: Tues 10am-4pm; Wed., The Haen Gallery, 200 King Street, Brevard North Davidson Street Arts District Gallery 10am-9pm; Thur.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Lumberyard Arts District, Brevard. Ongoing Cary Crawl - From 6-9pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays Contact: call 704/541-0741 or at (www.Charlot- - Committed to providing access to stunning of each month. teFineArt.com). and unique artwork for discerning collectors Stonehaven Jewelry Gallery, 101 Ledge and our community in general. Our offerings Stone Way, Stonecreek Village Shopping Uptown Gallery Crawl - From 6-8pm on the will reflect the character and sensibilities of this Center, corner of Davis Drive and High House 1st Friday of each month. wonderful region. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Rd., Cary. Ongoing - Featuring custom design, continued on Page 65 Page 62 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Queen's Gallery & Art Center, 1212 The Clemmons Plaza, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by Rebecca Briley, Warren Burgess, Laura Buxton, Warm Glass Gallery and Studio, 2575 Old NC Commercial Galleries Bob Crum, James Daniel, Drew Gatlin, Meredith Glory Road, Suite 700, Clemmons. Through Jan. continued from Page 62 Green, Tony Griffin, Vicki Kaseorg, Danny Mal- 30, 2016 - "Ice Age: The White Series," by Jody boeuf, Cathy Melesh, and Mark Spangenberg. Danner Walker. A solo exhibition of the artist’s Coffey and Thompson Gallery, 109 W. More- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. unique and original Pate de Verre Sucré artwork, head @ S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Oils Contact: 704/372-2993 or at (www.thequeensgal- in which glass appears as sugary crystalline by Richard Plasschaert, etchings by Gordon Al- lery.com). shapes. Ongoing - The gallery specializes in len, prints by Ralph McDonald, Bev Doolittle, G. contemporary kiln-formed fine art glass, featuring Harvey, Mort Kunstler, Don Troiani and Charles Shain Gallery, Selwyn Corners, 2823 Selwyn works by national and international artists. Warm Frace. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm & Sat., Ave., Charlotte. Ongoing - Specializing in Glass also serves as a working artist studio and 10am-2pm. Contact: 704/375-7232 or at (www. original art paintings by Carolina, National and offers kilnformed glass classes on a regular coffeyandthompson.com). European artists, including works by Perry basis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4:30pm. Contact: Austin, Henry Barnes, Roger Dale Brown, Jim 336/712-8003 or at (www.warmglass.org). Dilworth Artisan Station, 118 E. Kingston Chapman, Veronica Clark, Terry DeLapp, Amy Avenue. Charlotte. Ongoing - Dilworth Artistan Dobbs, Laura Duis, Chas Fagan, Brent Fun- Columbia Station houses more than two dozen fine art- derburk, Nicora Gangi, Cassandra Gillens, Ted ists that maintain active studios at the Dilworth Goershner, Tony Griffin, Paul Hunter, William Columbia Art Space, 112 S. Broad Street, Artisan Station, a center for arts for more than the Work by Brian Rutenberg Jameson, Curtis Jaunsen, Geoffrey Johnson, Columbia. Ongoing - The gallery exhibits both last two decades. Contact: (www.dilworthartisan. Christy Kinard, Angela Nesbit, Kevin Sand- functional and fine art in a variety of mediums com). past five decades, allowing viewers the oppor- ers, Jane Schmidt, Kim Schuessler, Marilyn and price points. One of the gallery’s mis- tunity to enjoy the subtle progressions Kahn has Simandle, Kathy Sosa, Alice Williams, Connie sions is to give young artists a chance to sell made in his career. Kahn has been represented Winters, and Darren Young. Hours: Tue.-Sat., and exhibit work in a professional setting. The by Jerald Melberg Gallery since opening in 1983 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 704/334-7744 studio consists of a metals studio for Maura and this solo exhibition, presented in honor of or at (www.shaingallery.com). Cartwright and Maia Leppo and fibers studio his 90th birthday, marks his nineteenth with the for Lynsey Gwilliam, the three founders of the gallery. May 19 - July 21 - "Thunderhead," a solo SOCO Gallery, Southern Comfort Gallery, gallery. Hours: closed Tue.; Mon., Wed., Sat. & exhibition of new paintings by Brian Rutenberg. 421 Providence Road, Charlotte. Ongoing Sun., 10am-4; Thur.-Fri., 10am-6pm. Contact: With these new oil paintings on linen and paper, - Founded by Chandra Johnson in 2014, the 252/766-0121 or at (www.columbiaartspace. the artist returns once again to his meditations gallery represents emerging and established com). on the landscapes of the South Carolina Low artists working in all mediums with a special- Country. This is Rutenberg’s seventh exhibition ization in photography. SOCO is housed in a Concord with the gallery. Ongoing - The gallery repre- newly renovated 1920’s bungalow centrally lo- sents artists from all regions of the United States, cated in Myers Park and features 1,200 square Boyd Afficher Gallery, 21 Union Street South Argentina and Spain, exhibiting paintings, prints, feet of exhibition space, as well as a bookshop (2nd Floor Suit 200), Concord. Ongoing - Work by Larry Horowitz and sculpture. The gallery features solo and and garden. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Featuring works by Boyd Smith and artists from group exhibitions as well as consulting services & Sun. by appt. Contact: 980/498-2881 or at the tri-county area. Hours: Sat.-Sun., 1-7pm. Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art, 1520 South for individual collectors, corporations and muse- (www.soco-gallery.com). Contact: 704/699-5032, 704/956-8934 or at Tryon Street, Charlotte. Through May 26 - "So- ums. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: (www.boydzworkz.com). journ En Provence: A Painter’s View," features 704/365-3000 or at (www.jeraldmelberg.com). Sozo Gallery, 214 North Tryon Street, (located prominent plein air painters Mary Erickson and at Hearst Tower tucked in between Luce Res- Mud Slingers Pottery, 9 Union St. North, Suite Don Demers. The two have curated a group- Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique, 128 E. Park taurant and Foundation of the Carolinas) Char- 150, Concord. Ongoing - We feature a variety ing of their own work in addition to paintings by Ave., Ste. B, (South End) Charlotte. Ongoing lotte. Ongoing - Tucked in a small storefront on of arts from the area to include traditional and their friends and travel mates. This show will - Lark & Key showcases a variety of artwork, pot- the plaza of the beautiful Hearst Tower in Char- contemporary pottery, most of which is made exhibit works depicting scenes and experiences tery, jewelry from local and national artists includ- lotte’s Center City, Sozo Gallery brings fresh, in our Studio. In addition to pottery, we feature from the group’s travels to Provence, France. ing Bridgette Guerzon Mills, Judy Klich, Jessica original artwork from local and national artists fused and slumped glass as well as fused glass May 31 - Aug. 4 - "Larry Horowitz: Landscapes Pisano, Angie Renfro, Jim Connell, Amy Sanders to Charlotte collectors. The gallery’s focus is jewelry. We also display paintings and fiber Without Borders," a solo show featuring paint- Paula Smith, Andrew Stephenson, Julie Wiggins, to support and promote a variety of artists and art created by the local Cabarrus Art Guild. ings on amusing antiques and found objects, Ashka Dymel, Alice Scott and more! Hours: Tue.- works - blending classic with modern, emerg- Hours: Tue.-Fri., noon-5pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. coupled with a collection of unique contempo- Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 704/334-4616. ing with established, and displaying traditional Contact: 704/796-1600 or at (www.mudslinger- rary landscapes in both abstract and realistic landscapes alongside contemporary canvases. spotterync.com). representation. A reception will be held on May Maddi's Gallery, 1530 East Boulevard, Char- We cater to both experienced art buyers and 31, from 6-8pm. A lunch and lecture with the artist lotte. Named “Top Retailer of American Craft those starting their collections. We look forward Creedmoor is offered on June 1 from 11:45am-1pm. $15 in the United States for 2009” by The "Niche introducing our Uptown visitors to high quality, Limited seating. RSVP required. Ongoing - We Magazine”. Ongoing - Featuring fine contem- affordable, and collectible pieces of fine art. We Cedar Creek Gallery, 1150 Fleming Rd., are thrilled to be the first gallery in North Carolina porary craft by more than 160 national artists; will exhibit the work of one featured artist every outside the small town of Creedmoor. Ongo- to offer fine glass art by nationally recognized specializing in Southern folk art with paintings, 6-8 weeks, as well as a regular display of other ing - Showcasing a permanent collection of artists Jon Kuhn, David Patchen and Marlene pottery and carvings by many of the South's gallery artists. Hours: they vary so call ahead American Pottery. Featuring works by on site Rose. The gallery is also excited to introduce new most notable folk artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., or by appt. Contact: 704/578-8457 or at (www. glassblower, Lisa Oakley, and potters, Brad contemporary two-dimensional artists, including 10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. noon-5pm. sozogallery.net). Tucker and John Martin. Joining them are over Charles Williams and Grant Drumheller. Hours: Contact: 704/332-0007. 250 other local, regional & national craftsper- Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm & Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: The Garden Shoppe and Gallery, at McGill sons offering a selection of functional stone- 704/370-6337 or at (www.eldergalleryclt.com). Nancy Couick Studios and Gallery, 10100 Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. ware, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry, furniture, Park Cedar Dr., Suite 188, Charlotte. Ongo- Ongoing - Featuring a permanent exhibit of candles, wind chimes, toys baskets, and Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery, 403-A Old ing - Gallery features works by New Orleans paintings by Stefan Duncan. There are over 20 even handmade musical instruments. Hours: Statesville Rd. N, Huntersville. Ongoing - Fea- artist: Michael Smiraldo, regional artists: Nancy paintings of flowers plus a large oil painting of daily,10am-6pm. Contact: 919/528-1041 or at turing original paintings by local artists: Nellie Smith Couick, Sharron Burns, Susan Hinrichs, Henry McGill in the rose garden named after (www.cedarcreekgallery.com). Ashford - folk art, Edna Barker - landscape, Charlotte Fairman, Mary Ellen Wilkerson, Vivian him. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., 10am- Andrea Cook - Abstract/Fabric, Evelyn Kadir, Carroll and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm 5pm. Contact: 704/333-6497. Dillsboro Abstract/Musical, Carolyn Saine, landscape. (except Tues. 1-9pm) and Sat. & Sun. by appt. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. Contact: 704/541-6944 or at (www.nancycouick. The New Gallery of Modern Art, 435 South The Golden Carp Gift Shop & Gallery, Webster Contact: 704-948-1750. com). Tryon Street, Ste 110, across from Bechtler Street, Dillsboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte. Ongoing - local and select American watercolorist, including Harris Holt Gallery, 1717 Kenilworth Avenue, Picture House Gallery, 1520 E. 4th Street, The gallery brings together the most significant works by artist-in-residence, John P. Miele. Also, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring watercolors, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring Frederick Hart privately-held collection of works by artists baskets, pottery, fiber arts, and more. Hours: . oil paintings and limited edition prints by Harris sculpture, works by Jamali; paintings, original such as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Miro, Matisse Contact: 828/586-5477 or at (www.thegolden- Holt. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact: art, sculpture, art glass, and fine custom framing. and Warhol, an elite selection of contemporary carp.com). 704/373-9090 or at (www.fostersframeandartgal- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. artists, as well as some of the best regional lery.com). Contact: 704/333-8235 or at (www.PictureHouse- artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun. Village Studio Gallery, 130 Front Street, Weav- Gallery.com). noon-6pm and by appt. Contact: 704/373-1464 erville. Ongoing - Featuring works from regional Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy 118 East or at (www.newgalleryofmodernart.com). artists including D. Morgan and Paula Vaughn Kingston Avenue, Suite 25, Charlotte. Ongoing Providence Gallery, 601-A Providence Rd., and other national artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., - The gallery represents contemporary artists of in the Manor Theatre Shops, in Myers Park, Wentworth Gallery, South Park Mall, 4400 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/586-4060. the southeast, including paintings, prints, photo- Charlotte. Ongoing - Representing over 30 Sharon Road, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring an graphs and sculpture. The gallery offers a public regional and national fine art painters working extensive selection of original paintings, limited Durham venue in uptown Charlotte for viewing artwork in a variety of mediums and styles ranging from edition prints, and sculpture from over 100 artists, and serves as art consultants for collectors and traditional compositions to representational and such as Peter Max, Alexandra Nechita, Charles Alizarin Gallery, 119 West Main Street, Durham. businesses. Hours: Tue.-Sat., by appt. only. non-representational abstractions. Gallery art- Fazzino, Grace Slick, Ronnie Wood, and Paul Ongoing - The gallery’s vision is to support Contact: 704/334-3799 or at (www.hodgestaylor. ists include Luz Aveleyra, Todd Baxter, Travis Stanley. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm and Sun., local artists and provide a deeper connection com). Bruce Black, Kathy Caudill, Jim Celano, Kathy 12:30-6pm. Contact: 704/365-2733. with people who create art and the people who Collins, Steve Dininno, Lita Gatlin, Anne Hark- buy art. Alizarin seeks to help emerging artists House of Africa Gallery, 1215 Thomas Avenue, ness, Janine Medlin, P. Basille Nikitchenko, Wooden Stone, 445 South Main Street, as well as known regional artists selected by a Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the area's largest Ada Offerdahl, Sean Parnell, Ann B. Rhodes, Davidson. Ongoing - Featuring a breathtaking juried board to exhibit at Alizarin. The mission of selection of African art, including: masks, statues, Sheryl Stalnaker, Tres Taylor, Diane Virkler, An- collection of functional fine art handmade by Alizarin is to provide a beautiful multi-use gallery carved artwork, handmade jewelry, paintings, dres Vivo, Dru Warmath & Rod Wimer. Hours: US and Canadian artists and craftsmen, includ- for exhibits, events, and workshops, thereby plus traditional African musical instruments. Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. ing many from North Carolina. These artists increasing the exposure and opportunity for art- Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm. Contact: 704/376- Contact: 704/333-4535 or at (www.providence- represent a variety of media, from hand-carved ists to become better known and sell their work. 6160. gallery.net). woodwork, to blown glass, pottery, metalwork Artists represented include: Marty Allran, Jane and fiber. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Carter, Robert Cretkovski, Catherine Crumpton, Hughes Gallery, 2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd. @ N Pura Vida Worldly Art, 3202-B N. Davidson, Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 704/892-1449 or at Christine Debrosky, Jeff Erickson, Hai-OU Hou, Kings Parade, Ste. 107-c, Charlotte. Ongo- Charlotte. Ongoing - Freaturing wordly art (www.woodenstonegallery.com). Ben Knight, Bernice Koff, Eduardo Lapetina, ing - The gallery is a modern art gallery with a - folk art, jewelry, paintings, spiritual art and Kim Maselli, David McCarthy, Trish McKinney, focus on sculpture, installation, works on paper, home accents. Including artworks by local art- ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Charlotte Larry Moore, Sandy Nelson, and Rick Reinert. photography and painting. Hours: Mon.-Sat., ists: Brenda Civiletto, Marisela Moncada, Tim The Gallery at Carillon, 227 West Trade Street, Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm, by appt and 3rd 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/492-9934 or at (www. McMahon, Lita, Gustavo Luis, Alejandra Dans, Charlotte. Ongoing - Permanent onsite works of Fri. art walk. Contact: 919-943-8370 or at (www. hughesgallery.artlogsites.com). Luis Fernando Ramirez, along with unique art art including: "Cascade," a 40' x 25' construction alizaringallery.com). from Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Tur- of machinery parts and metal by Jean Tinguely; Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 South Sharon Am- key, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Costa Rica, Thai- "The Garden," a site-specific sculpture by Jerry Craven Allen Gallery, 1106 1/2 Broad St., Dur- ity Road, near corner of Providence Road, next land, Brazil, and many other countries. Hours: Peart; and "Wall Drawing #683," by So LeWitt. ham. Ongoing - Featuring local artists in various to restaurant Hotel Charlotte, Charlotte. Through Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/335-8587 The exhibition is sponsored by Hines Charlotte mediums. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., May 12 - "Wolf Kahn: A Fifty Year Survey," featur- or at (www.puravidaart.com). Carillon LP. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 919/286-4837 or at (www. ing a retrospective exhibition of paintings and 8am-7pm & Sun., noon-8pm. Contact: Elder Gal- cravenallengallery.com). pastels by the internationally acclaimed artist. lery of Contemporary Art at 704/370-6337. New work will be shown alongside art from the continued on Page 64 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 63 Just Be, 352 S. Elm Street, Greensboro. acrylics of Robbin McCarter and art glass by Ongoing - Just Be is a specialty boutique filled Czech glass master Igor Muller and Canadian with handmade and unique items like jewelry, Robert Held. Hours Mon.-Sat.,10:30am-5:30pm NC Commercial Galleries handbags, apparel, home décor and much more. & by appt. Contact: 828/698-7117 or at (www. continued from Page 63 Shop in the store or online at. Hours: Mon.-Thur, mccarter-gallery.com). 10am-6pm; Fri.&Sat., 10am-8pm; and Sun., Horizon Gallery, 905 W. Main Street, Brightleaf spotterygallery.com). 1-5pm. Contact: 336/274-2212 or at (www. Narnia Studios, 315 N. Main St., Henderson- Square, Durham. Ongoing - Featuring contem- onlyjustbe.com). ville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and porary crafts including pottery, art glass, wood Elements Gallery, 526 South Elm Street, regional artists in a variety of media. Hours: works, jewelry, garden art, kaleidoscopes and Greensboro. Ongoing - The gallery is a co-op Greenville Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-6pm. Contact: 828/697- much more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm & of over 30 local artists exhibiting a wide range of 6393 or at (www.narniastudios.com). Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 919/688-0313. art in different mediums. Paintings, sculpture, pot- City Art Gallery, 511 Red Banks Road, tery, glass art, wood turning, fiber art and mixed Greenville. Ongoing - The gallery features Silver Fox Gallery, 508 N. Main Street, Hen- LabourLove Gallery, Golden Belt complex, media is for sale. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-6pm; the works of established regional and national dersonville. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary Suite 2-130, 807 E. Main Street, Durham. Ongo- Fri., 11am-9pm; Sat., 11am-6pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. artists and craftspeople. The gallery offers an fine art, hand-crafted artworks from the US ing - Featuring works by a collective of North Contact: 336/790-8703 or at http://elementsgal- extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, only, from primarily regional artists. And, now Carolina fine artists, designers, and musicians. lery.wordpress.com). ceramics, glass, drawings and photography. Home Furnishings. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am- Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: 919/373- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm 6pm; Fri.,10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 4451 or at (http://labourlove.com/). JMR Sculptures, Gateway Center, 620 S. Elm or by appt. Contact: 252/353-7000 or at (www. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/698-0601 or at (www. Street, Suite 240, Greensboro. Ongoing - Fea- CityArtGreenville.com). silverfoxonline.com). Nancy Tuttle May Studio, 806 Ninth St, turing sculpture by Jay M Rotberg. Hours: Mon.- Durham. Ongoing - Featuring works by Nancy Fri., 10am-4:30pm or by appt. Contact: 336/389- Strickland Art Gallery, 817 Dickinson Ave., The Art House Gallery and Studio, 5 High- Tuttle May. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm or by 0333 or at (www.jmrsculptures.com). Greenville. Ongoing - The gallery specializes land Park Road, East Flat Rock. Ongoing appt. Contact: 919/688-8852. in art by North Carolina artists including Francis - Fine art gallery and private party venue featur- Lost & Found Gallery, 517 South Elm Street, Speight, Sarah Blakeslee, Hobson Pittman and ing works by Susan Johnston-Olivari and other Pleiades Gallery, 109 East Chapel Hill Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Folk art, tribal art, Claude Howell. Contemporary NC artists are also local artists. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: Five Points, Durham. Ongoing - The gallery textiles, and beads of the world. Hours: noon shown. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 10am-6pm and by 828/808-3594 or at (www.arthousegalleryand- promotes the beauty and mystery of visual art. - 5:30pm, closed Wed. & Sun. Call ahead. Con- appt. Contact: Barbour Strickland 252/561-7980 studio.com). Pleiades is a fine art gallery owned and operat- tact: 336/271-6954. or at (www.StricklandArtGallery.com). ed by local artists who celebrate Durham’s rich, The Gallery at Flat Rock, 2702A Greenville diverse cultural energy. Pleiades welcomes The Art Shop, 3900 W. Market St., Greensboro. Uptown Art Supply & Gallery, a division of Highway, Flat Rock. Ongoing - a premier des- new art appreciators as well as established Ongoing - Featuring works by Pino, Arvid, Park, UBE, 529 S Evans Street, Greenville. Ongoing - tination for finely curated art and craft. Hours: collectors and strives to build strong relation- Garmash, Sabzi, Hessam and others. We feature Featuring works in a variety of media by localand Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm or by appt. ships with our customers. We are a gallery that America’s most collected artists. We also carry regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm and Contact: 828/698-7000, e-mail at (info@gal- celebrates Durham artists and connects the sculpture by Frogman (Tim Cotterill), Leon Bron- Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 252/752-0688 or at leryflatrock.com) or at (galleryflatrock.com). various arts communities where we live. Hours: stein & Paige Bradley and fine art glass by Randy (www.uptownart.net). Wed.-Thur., 11am-6pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-8pm; Strong, John McDonald & Scott Bayless. Thomas The Portrait Source, Hwy. 225 S., along "Little and Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: e-mail at (info@ Kinkade; original oil paintings, limited edition Hendersonville - Flat Rock Rainbow Row", Flat Rock. Ongoing - Repre- pleiadesartdurham.com) or at (http://pleiade- prints and posters. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; senting the nation's finest portrait artists and we sartdurham.com/). Tue. & Wed till 7pm & Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: Throughout Hendersonville/Flat Rock, Every help clients find the perfect artist for both fami- 336/855-8500 or at (www.artshopnc.com). 3rd Fri. of the month, 5-8pm - "Art Gallery lies and the corporate world. We have expert Supergraphic, 601 Ramseur Street, Dur- Trail WNC Hendersonville/Flat Rock Gallery sales consultants throughout the country. Visit ham. Ongoing - Supergraphic is a creative The Artery Gallery, 1711 Spring Garden Hop," featuring a tour of local galleries and art our unique gallery where we have a continuing art studio dedicated to providing work space, Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring spaces, held May - Dec. For further info e-mail display of sample paintings. Hours: Mon.-Sat., equipment and instruction for the production of works by David Thomas, Roy Nydorf, Bruce to ([email protected]). 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact 800/586-6575 fine art prints and print media. Hours: open by Shores, Matthew Micca, Lisa Woods, Bill or at (www.theportraitsource.com). appointment and during Third Friday art walks. Clubb, Jack Stratton, Erin Stesch, Vito Ciccone, Art MoB Studios & Marketplace, 124 4th Contact: 919/360-4077 or at (http://durhamsu- Alex Forsyth, Martin Dunn, and more. Hours: Avenue East, Downtown Hendersonville just High Point pergraphic.com/). Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-5pm; & Sat., off of Main Street, Hendersonville. Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Contact: 336/274-9814 or at (www. from noon-3pm - "Sipp’N Saturdays," a new J.Gallery at JH Adams Inn, 1108 North Main Through This Lens Photo Gallery, 303 East arterygallery.com). summer series offers a new concept in meet- Street, High Point. Ongoing - Featuring works Chapel Hill St, Durham. Ongoing - Featur- ing local artists while they work on their art. In by artists from across the country with an ing work of national and local artists. Books Tyler White O’Brien Gallery, 307 State Street, a relaxed atmosphere you get to enjoy free emphasis on North Carolina artists. Hours: and postcards also for sale. Framing services. beside Cafe Pasta at the intersection of Golden (water to wine) refreshments and light delicious Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, but it is suggested you Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5:30pm & Sat., Gate & State Streets, Greensboro. Ongoing - Ty- snacks in a interesting round table meet and make an appointment. Contact: Julie Delgaudio 10:30am-2:30pm or by appt. Contact: 919/687- ler White Gallery offers residential and corporate greet. Ever wonder what inspires an artist? at 336/8478672 or by e-mail at (phonefrnzy@ 0250 or at (www.throughthislens.com). fine art consulting services. We will outline a What products or mediums are their favorites? aol.com). personalized budget plan for your specific needs. Here is your chance to get the inside scoop! Fairview We also offer art research, presentation and Artists from wood carvers to painters to basket JK Gallery, 342 North Wrenn Street, High installation services. Whether you are an avid art weavers are in line up from the over 80 artists Point. Ongoing - Featuring fine art photog- Willow Wisp Farm Studios Gallery, 1615 collector or a first time purchaser,Tyler White Gal- at Art MoB Studios. Ongoing - Art MoB now raphy by Jim Koch. Exhibiting black & white Charlotte Hwy, Fairview. Ongoing - Featuring lery will guide you every step of the way. Hours: represents over 80 local artists and has been original silver gelatin prints and interpretations works by the instructors and students who have Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: proudly open for three years, and counting. of color, architectural images, landscapes and attended Willow Wisp Farm Studios. Hours: call Kathy O’Brien (owner) at 336/279-1124 or at Art MoB also features 5,000 square feet of portraits. Hours: M.-F., 9am-5pm. Contact: Fri.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: (www.tylerwhitegallery.com). space including fours studios with wonderful 336/883-2370 or at (http://www.jk-gallery.com/). 888/590-4ART, 828/628-0401, or e-mail at resident artists. These artists can be found ([email protected]). Uptown Artworks, 1007 Arnold Street, located fast at work in their studios most days of the Kelly Brooke Pottery & Gallery, 709 W. between E. Wendover Ave. and E. Bessemer week. We invite you to come and join us... see Lexington Ave., inside of DeBeen Espresso, Gastonia Ave., Greensboro. Ongoing - Primarily a “work- our work, meet our artists, and take classes High Point. Ongoing - All of my work is wheel ing artist studio,” our 5,400 square foot facility with us. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., thrown and/or hand built from a porcelain clay Butler Studio Fine Art Gallery, 171 W. Main has a large front gallery and currently houses 10 1-4:30pm. Contact: 828/693-4545 or at (www. body made right here in North Carolina. I use a St., located on the 2nd floor of the brick building studios with room to build 7 more. Hours: Mon., artmobstudios.com). centuries old style of surface decoration known next to the Park on Main, Gastonia. Ongoing - 10am-4pm; Sat., 10am-2pm; Sun., 1-4pm or by as sprigging where I individually apply hand The gallery will continue to rotate in new works appt. Contact: Joseph A. Wilkerson at 336/255- Carolina Mountain Artists, 444 N. Main Street, carved dragonflies or flowers to the leather by Curt Butler. Hours: M, T, Th, F, 9am-5pm or 6345. Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by hardened pots. Choose from mugs, bowls, by appt. Contact: 704/460-2386 or at (www. regional and local artists in every media. Hours: vases, honey pots, teapots, plates, platters, etc. butlerstudio.org). William Mangum Watercolors/Carey-Mangum Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: All of the pottery is food safe, microwave, and Gallery, 2182 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro. Ongo- 828/696-0707. dishwasher safe and very durable. Hours: daily Greensboro Area ing - Original paintings, limited edition prints, 8am-8pm. Contact: 336/889-2107 or at (www. miniature prints, posters and notecards by Wil- Custom Built Quilts, 411 N. Wall Street, Hen- kellybrookepottery.com). Throughout Greensboro, first Fri. of the liam Mangum. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm dersonville. Ongoing - Custom built quilts from month, till 9pm - "First Friday," featuring a gal- & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 336/379-9200 or aprons to wall hangings. Hours: open on week- Hillsborough lery crawl of several gallery spaces in Greens- 800/887-5380. ends - call ahead to be sure. Contact: 828/808- boro. For further info (www.uacarts.org). 1567 or at (www.custombuiltquilts.com). Callaway Jewelry & Spiral Studios, 115 North Winter Light Gallery & Art Studios, 410 Churton Street, Hillsborough. Ongoing - Offer- Ambleside Gallery, 528 South Elm Street, Blandwood Ave., corner of Blandwood Ave. East End Gallery on 7th Avenue, 518 7th ing beautiful handmade jewelry in sterling silver Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by and Spring Garden St., Greensboro. Ongo- Avenue East, Hendersonville. Ongoing - and gold by metalsmiths/designers Catharine artists from around the world. Among them are ing - Featuring works by Kim Holleman, Vicki Featuring a unique collection of fine art and Callaway and Jeannine Rogers. Hours: Mon.- English artists Phil Hobbs, Kenneth Denton, Johnson, Judy Meyler, Carol Meetze-Moates, craft. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: and Matthew Hillier. American painters Bill Kathy Phillips, Steve Robinson, Carol Sams, Al- 828/551-3278 or at (www.eastendgallery7. 919/732-2013 or at (http://www.sterlingspirals. Hosner, Tracy Reid, Richard Sedlack and Rich lie Scott, Phyllis Sharpe, Jane Smith, Stephanie com). com/). Nelson, and internationally recognized Chinese Thomas, Steve Thomas and Jeanne Twilley. watercolorist Guan Weixing, plus many other Hours: Mon., Tue., Thur., & Sat., 11am-2pm. Firefly Craft Gallery, 2689-D Greenville noteworthy artists are included in the gallery Contact: 336/274-7372 or at (www.winterlight- Highway, Flat Rock. Ongoing - Featuring fine collections. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm or artists.com). craft and art - all the little things that make by appt. Contact: 336/275-9844 or at (www. living beautiful. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. amblesidearts.com). Yew Tree Gallery, 604 S. Elm St., Greens- Contact: 828/231-0764 or at (www.fireflycraft- boro. Ongoing - The gallery is a subsidiary of gallery.com). ArtWorks Collective Gallery, 205 Lyndon Ambleside Gallery, and is home to 16 painters Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works who work in a varienty of media and styles, in- Framing Arts, 119 3rd Avenue West, Hender- by members of Lyndon Street ArtWorks center. cluding oils, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, and sonville. Ongoing - Framing Arts will elegantly Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & by appt. Contact: watercolor. The gallery also features pottery. frame all your artwork to fit your decor and 336/370-0025 or at (www.artworkscollective. Hours: Wed.- Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Con- budget. Using preservation techniques and com). tact: 336/790-8703. archival materials, your art will be protected for a lifetime of enjoyment. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Work by Ann Parks McCray Earthworks Gallery, (formerly South Elm Pot- ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Greensboro 9:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: tery) 500 S. Elm Street, Greensboro. Ongo- Bliss & Co. Salon, 238 S. Elm Street, Greens- 828/696-3818 or at (www.framingarts.net). ENO Gallery, 100 South Churton Street, ing - Featuring works by Molly Lithgo and Jim boro. Ongoing - Featuring an ever-changing Hillsborough. Through May 20 - Featuring Rientjes, proprietors, focusing on NC made art. exhibit of works by Charlotte and Erik Strom. McCarter Gallery, 451 N. Main St., Hender- an exhibition of new paintings by artist Gayle The primary focus will be pottery, but the gallery Hours: Mon., 10am-6pm; Tue.-Fri., 10am-8pm; sonville. Ongoing - Featuring the working Stott Lowry. She is honored to have work in the will also offer other gift items, such as jewelry, & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 336/373-0299 or studio-gallery of landscape artist Alan McCa- North Carolina Museum of Art and in numerous soap, note cards and candles; all made by North the Stroms at 336/691-8036 or e-mail to (char- rter, specializing in his acrylic paintings of the prestigious collections. Ongoing - The gallery Carolina artisans. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm; [email protected]). beauty of Nature in the Blue Ridge and Great represents exceptional contemporary emerg- Sun.,noon-5pm & open until 9pm on each 1st Fri. Smoky Mountains. Also, featuring a display ing and established artists for both first time Contact: 336/275-1202 or at (www.earthwork- of new works monthly. And, watercolors and continued on Page 65 Page 64 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/675- 0612 or at (www.crabtreecreekgallery.com).
NC Commercial Galleries Crimson Laurel Gallery, inside Appalachian continued from Page 64 Terroir, 621 Micaville Loop, Micaville. Ongo- ing - Appalachian Terroir is comprised of three buyers and discerning collectors. Eno Gallery world by utilizing soft sinuous lines, intertwining divisions: Crimson Laurel Gallery, a studio is a unique and intimate exhibition space. We curves and earthy elements to express feminine ceramics retailer; Smoky Mountain Pottery offer work from artists of exceptional quality power. Ongoing - The gallery is the area’s only Studio, a ceramics manufacturer; and Appala- and dedication. Representing some of the most working art gallery specializing in representing chian Terroir, designer and producer of original creative individuals from regional and national new and emerging artists. We also represents dinnerware and housewares. Hours: Mon.-Fri., communities. Hours: Tue.-Thur., noon-6pm & established artists. The space houses a formal 8am-5pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: call Ben Fri.-Sat., noon-8pm. Contact: 919/833-1415 or fine art gallery, gift shop, and large classroom Philips at 904/716-3116 or e-mail to (contact@ at (http://www.enogallery.net/). area. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11am-6pm, and Sat., crimsonlaurelgallery.com). Work by Jeff Cutruzzula 9am-2pm. Contact: 704/240-9060 or at (www. Hillsborough Artists Cooperative and The ncgallery27.com). Morehead City from 5-8pm, during the New Bern ArtWalk. He Skylight Gallery, 102 West King Street, up- has studied art from the time he was a little boy stairs over Antonia’s Restaurant, Hillsborough. Linville/Linville Falls Area BluSail Gallery, Artists’ School & Pottery in Pittsburgh, PA. After more than ten years Ongoing - Founded in 1992, featuring works Studio, 903 Arendell Street, downtown art of formal instruction at Carnegie Museum, his by Jayne Bomberg and Tom Guthrie (The 87 Ruffin Street Gallery, located next to the Old district, Morehead City. Ongoing - The gallery aspiration was to become a medical illustra- Studio of Collective Effervescence); Jennifer Hampton General Store and Barbeque, Hwy. represents and exhibits work by over 30 local tor and follow in the footsteps of Frank Netter. E. Miller, Andrea DeGette, Jacquelin Liggins, 221 in Linville. Ongoing - The gallery features artists. The Artists’ School and Pottery Studio Ongoing - Featuring fine art and contemporary and Tiffney Marley. Hours: last Fri. of the month the work of local and regional folk artists, potters, are working studios designed to educate and crafts including pottery, paintings, glass, sculp- from 6-9pm or by appt. Contact: 919/929-2691 figural wood carvers, glass artists and painters. enhance local talent for children and adults of ture, and wood by over 300 of the countries top or 919/644-8637. This unique gallery also carries beautiful furniture all ages and all levels of experience. Hours: artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, & Sun., handcrafted by local artists from local woods. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30 or by chance. Contact: 11am-3pm. Contact: 252/633-4369 or at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton The gallery has its own framing shop for all your 252/723-9516 or at (www.blu-sail.com). (www.carolinacreations.com). St., Suite 1-D, Hillsborough. Ongoing - picture framing needs. Whether you are looking Founded in 2006, the Hillsborough Gallery of for original artwork for you home or for a gift Budding Artists, Ltd., 3000 Arendell Street, Fine Art at Baxters Gallery (formally the Arts is owned & operated by 21 artists and Ruffin Street gallery is the perfect destination. Unit 9, Morehead City. Ongoing - The gallery historic Baxter’s Jewelry Store), 323 Pollock features painting, sculpture, photography, glass Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. provides custom framing and artist liaisons for Street, New Bern. May 11 - June 30 - "Time, art, jewelry, wood, pottery & fiber art. Hours: Contact: 828/737-0420 or at (www.ruffinstreetart- commissioned pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- Space and Feathers," featuring an exhibition 10am-6pm, Mon.-Thur.; 10am-8pm, Fri. & Sat.; gallery.com). 6pm. Contact: 252/247-5111. by Catherine Thornton. A reception will be held and noon-4pm, Sun. Contact: 919/732-5001 or on May 11, from 5-8pm, during the downtown at (www.HillsboroughGallery.com). Studio Sculpture Garden & Gallery, (formerly Carteret Contemporary Art, 1106 Arendell St., Art Walk. This exhibition is a contemporary Anvil Arts Studio) 9600 Linville Falls Hwy., Hwy. Morehead City. Ongoing - Featuring original avian imagery that explores the fascinating Sovero Art Gallery & Studio, 121 North Chur- 221 Linville Falls. Ongoing - Honored to be rep- paintings and sculpture from regional and concept of time and space with an interactive ton Street, Suite 2-B, Hillsborough. Ongoing - resenting these outstanding sculptors: Rick Beck national artists, and shows with gallery artists twist. Ongoing - A fine art gallery dedicated to Featuring jewelry and oil paintings by Peruvian - cast glass - abstract compositions to tools and during spring and summer. Hours: Mon.-Fri., promoting regional and national artists; bringing artist David Sovero, who was born in 1971 in figurative work for interiors, freestanding and wall 10am- 5pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact awareness and appreciation of fine art to the Lima, Peru. He graduated from the Peruvian pieces; Bill Brown - steel - abstractions and inter- 252/726-4071 or at (www.twogalleries.net). community through exhibits, shows, demon- National Arts College where he attended from pretations from large scale, exterior pieces to en- strations and by providing fine art to estab- 1990 -1996. He has a strong academic founda- gaging freestanding and small works for interiors; Morehead City Photography Gallery, 1300 lished and new art lovers. We offer a diverse tion. His Incan ancestral roots are saturated Tinka Jordy - clay - figurative works, expressive E Arendell Street, Morehead City. Ongoing - selection of styles, subject matter and mediums with thousands of years of Andean stylized color and texture for garden and interiors; Carl The gallery showcases the personal work of including paintings, pottery, ceramics, sculp- figures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: Peverall - stone - natural stone constructions of Mike Basher with a collection of limited edition ture, and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm 919/619-5616 or at (http://soveroart.com/). sculptural and architectural explorations for gar- black and white silver prints–images gath- & Sat., 10am -5pm. Contact: 252/634-9002 or dens and courtyards; Mike Roig - stainless steel ered alongside his fifteen-year career as an at (www.fineartatbaxters.com). ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Hillsborough - capturing movement and reflections, large scale advertising and editorial photographer. A recent Tinka Jordy's Studio & Garden, 1902 Borland kinetic works for the landscape.Hours: Tue.-Sat., transplant to the Beaufort/Morehead City area, Stardust Gallery, 244 1/2 Middle Street, Suite Road, Hillsborough. May 5, from 10am-6pm; 10am- 5pm and by appt. Contact: 828/765-6226 his collection consists of serene photographs D, New Bern. Ongoing - Featuring works by May 6, from noon5pm; & May 12, 10am-6- or at (www.studiosculpture.com). of beautiful local coastal scenes, and diverse over 25 NC artists including works in acrylic, oil pm - "24th Art in the Garden Annual Sculpture landscapes from around the country. Hours: & watercolor; photography; pen & ink; digital pop Exhibition". This annual sculpture exhibition is Mars Hill Thur.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-4pm and art; pottery; weaving; handmade wood and iron a juried invitational show and sale premiering by appt. Contact: 661/305-7026 or at (www. creations; lampwork glass jewelry & handblown exciting original new work by both nationally Tom Turner Porcelain, 381 Turner Lane, Mars bashergallery.com). glass; fine handmade silver jewelry; stained recognized and local artists. Eleven accom- Hill. Ongoing - Featuring wheel thrown and glass; and handwoven baskets. Hours: Tue.- plished artists will be exhibiting their work this high fired porcelain art pottery by Tom Turner Morganton Thur., 11am-5pm & Fri.-Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: year including: Bill Brown (Metal Sculpture), with classical glazes like copper red oxblood, 252/617-0209 or at (http://www.stardustart. Todd Frahm (Metal and Stone Sculpture), Tinka oilspot, celadons, and ash glazes. Hours: by Hamilton Williams Gallery, 403 East Union gallery/). Jordy (Stoneware Sculpture), Mike Roig (Metal appt. Contact: 828/689-9430 or at (www.tom- St., downtown Morganton. Ongoing – A gallery Sculpture), Sam Spiczka (Wood and Metal turnerporcelain.com). of fine craft featuring the pottery, jewelry, metal, The Art Gallery @ Le Bistro & Fine Dining, Sculpture), William Moore (Marble and Clay fiber, and art of artists from Western North 3402-B Trent Road, New Bern. Ongoing - Fea- Sculpture), Susan Moffatt (Marble Sculpture), Marshall Carolina and the Appalachian region, adjoin- turing works by local artists who explore a wide Robert Pulley (Clay Sculpture), Wayne Vaughn ing the production studio of resident potter, range of media including Gayle George, Nell (Metal Sculpture), Mike Waller (Mixed Media East Fork Pottery, 268 Ras Grooms Road, Hamilton Williams. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm Maha, John Dreas, Nada Behr, Doris Walker, Sculpture), and Roberta Wood (Ceramic Sculp- Marshall. Ongoing - East Fork Pottery was & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact 828/438-1595 or at Barbara Cornish, B. Chris Munyan, Douglas ture). For more information call 919/757-2181 founder in 2010 by Alexander Matisse. We (www.hamiltonwilliams.com). Rowe, Tess Luper, James King, William K. or at (garden-art-gallery.com). make a full range of functional and sculptural Henson, John Mitchell, Joan Russell, Betty ceramics, fired in a large wood bruning kiln, Nags Head Brown, Blain Kruger and Dan Wilson. Come in Lenoir Striving to understand our place in the tapestry for lunch or dinner, have a glass of wine and of American ceramics, we hold the past, pres- Seaside Art Gallery, 2716 Virginia Dare Trail peruse the work of these fine artists. Hours: Morning Song Gallery, at old Victorian house, ent, and future on equal ground, for the three in South, Nags Head. Ongoing - Featuring works Tue.-Wed., 10am-5pm; Thur.-Sat., 10am-8pm; 512 West Avenue, NW, across from the Lenoir concert make the most beautifu chord. Hours: of local and contemporary artists, as well as a and Sun., 9am-2pm. Contact: 252/637-7331 or Post Office and to the right of Baker Realty, by appointment. Contact: 828/689-4109 or at wonderful selection of art by such masters as at (http://www.lebistrofinediningandtheartgal- Lenoir. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and (www.eastforkpottery.com). Picasso, Chagall, Whistler, Icart, Renoir and lery.com). regional artists. Hours: Call ahead. Contact: many others. Sculpture, porcelain and art glass Margaret Carter Martine at 828/754-5693. Firewalker Gallery, Main St., across from the by Hummel, Staffordshire, Tiffany and others The Dirty Bird, 244½ Middle Street, New Bern. Madison County courthouse, Marshall. Ongo- are represented. As well as a fine selection of Ongoing - Featuring an eclectic mix of paintings, Lexington ing - The gallery features artists from Madison estate jewelry. Since the early 1980's, a major ceramic items, jewelry and repaired and painted County and east Tenn. who work in a variety feature of Seaside Art Gallery has been our furniture. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-6pm & Fri.- The Bob Timberlake Gallery, 1714 E. Center of mediums. Hours: Thur., Fri. & Sat., 10am-6- large collection of original animation art by such Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 252/626-1983. Street Extension, Lexington. Ongoing - Featur- pm and by appt. Contact: 828/649-0134 or at studios as Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Bar- ing original artwork and reproductions by Bob (www.firewalkergallery.com). bera, United Features Ltd., and other animation The Santuary Gallery, 2601-A Trent Rd., Timberlake. Also furniture, gifts, apparel and studios. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: New Bern. Ongoing - The Sanctuary Gallery collectibles. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Mebane 252/441-5418, 1-800/828-2444 or at (http:// is New Bern’s newest art gallery and is artist Contact: 800-244-0095 or at (www.bobtimber- www.seasideart.com/). owned and operated representing regional and lake.com). Fine Art Carolina Gallery, 116 West Clay national artists. The fine art and fine craft gallery St., Mebane. Ongoing - The gallery offers New Bern has a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, Lincolnton traditional and contemporary art in various me- sculpture and hand-crafted jewelry. Represent- diums. The gallery will also feature guest artists Downtown New Bern, May 11, 5-8pm - ing both regional and national artists. The fine art Gallery 27, 808 W. Hwy. 27, Lincolnton, NC. and offer art workshops. Hours: Mon.-Sat., "ArtWalk". Come and enjoy special events at and fine craft gallery has a diverse collection of Through May 16 - "111: The Small Works Show". 11am-5pm. Contact: 919/455-5965 or at (http:// downtown business in New Bern featuring art paintings, drawings, sculpture and hand crafted The exhibit is an invitational exhibition of painting FineArtCarolina.com). and a festive evening. Contact: for info call metal jewelry to complement any taste. Hours: and sculpture that cannot exceed 12 inches in Carolina Creations at 252/633-4369 or visit Tue.-Thur., 10am-5pm & Fri.-Sat., 10am-6pm. any direction or $111 in price. If you want the Micaville (www.carolinacreations.com). Contact: 252/571-8562 or at (www.theSanctuary- arts to flourish in your community, support your Gallery.com). local artists by buying their art. And while not Crabtree Creek Art and Floral Gallery, 4161 Historic Downtown New Bern, 2nd Fri. of everyone can afford to own a large scale work of E. Hwy 19-E, between Burnsville & Spruce the month, 5-8pm - "artCRAWL!," sponsored Ocracoke Island art, most people are inclined to buy small works Pine, in Micaville. Ongoing - A 2,400 sq. ft. by Community Artist Will. See you downtown at if they have access to them. That’s the concept gallery offering pottery, blown glass, paint- Isaac Taylor Garden and Greater Good Gallery! Village Craftsmen, 170 Howard Street, Oc- behind Gallery 27’s first annual "Small Works ings, stained glass, wood carvings and bowls, Greater Good Gallery will be open extended racoke Island. Ongoing - We feature pottery, Show". May 19 - Aug. 31 - "Firmly Rooted," jewelry, handmade handbags, sweaters & hours from 5pm to 8pm showcase artwork by glass, jewelry, kitchen items, musical instru- featuring paintings by Stacey Pilkington-Smith hats, Christmas trees, ornaments and holiday more than seventy artists! The Isaac Taylor ments, wrought iron, baskets, bells, boxes, and Liz McKay. A reception will be held on May decorations, metal sculptures and ironwork, Garden will be brimming with the G3's artists who soaps, accessories, clothes, games, kaleido- 19, from 7-9pm. The adage “opposites attract” handmade soaps and lotions, fragrances and will be demonstrating their talents with painting, scopes, lawn sprinklers, lamps & lampshades, holds a great deal of truth. Often art that would candles, wildlife & floral photography, home ac- sketching, performing and making crafts and prints, tin ware, pewter items, tiles and much be viewed as drastically different in style and cessories, lamps, handmade tables, chairs and jewelry. For further info visit (www.communityar- more - all made by American artists. Hours: technique convey similar themes and emotions. home accents, silk floral creations and fresh tistwill.org). Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 10am-2pm. Stacey Pilkington-Smith’s background in graphic floral arrangements, textile pieces, handmade Contact: 252-928-5541 or at (www.villagecrafts- art is clearly visible in her illustrational style, baskets and local crafts from the western North Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contempo- men.com). while Liz McKay’s fine art training resonates in Carolina region. Also a complete garden center rary Craft Gallery, 317-A Pollock Street, New her powerful use of composition and line. Two with blooming plants, hanging baskets, dish Bern. NC. May 1 - 31 - Featuring an exhibit of very different approaches, yet both artists draw and herb gardens is located on property includ- works by new artists to Carolina Creations, Jeff inspiration from the unruly aspects of the natural ing landscape art, hardscape and fountains. Cutruzzula. A reception will be held on May 11, continued on Page 66 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 65 919/838-8580 or at (www.nicolestudio.com). Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/209-1632.
Roundabout Art Collective, 305 Oberlin Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409 – 413 N NC Commercial Galleries Road, Raleigh. Ongoing - Bringing together Lee St., in the Rail Walk Arts District, Salisbury. continued from Page 65 a diverse group of Wake County artists who Ongoing - Featuring works on display by Mari- have created a magnet location for exhibiting etta F. Smith, Sharon Forthofer, Karen Frazer, Old Fort Artcraft Gallery, 406 W Hillsborough Street, and selling art. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-5pm, Kenneth Koskela, Elizabeth H. McAdams, Julie Raleigh. Ongoing - Funky, functional and fine and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/747-9495 or at Pontell and Keyth Kahrs. Each of the artists Turtle Island Pottery, 2782 Bat Cave Road, art by several co-op artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., (www.roundaboutartcollective.com). has a unique style and body of work. Visitors Old Fort. Showroom open on Saturdays. On- 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-1pm & 1st Fri., 6pm- will find original art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, going - Featuring handmade pottery by Maggie midnight. Contact: 919/832-5058 or at (www. The Collectors Gallery, The Pavilions at City pastel, and other mediums, as well as sculp- and Freeman Jones, who create one of a kind, artcraftsignco.com). Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Ongoing ture, hand-made jewelry, pottery, and digital functional, decorative stoneware items. From - Featuring a full service fine art and fine craft photography, making Rail Walk a great place cups to umbrella stands, mirror frames and ArtSource Fine Art & Framing, 4421-123 Six gallery, providing residential and commercial to purchase a wide variety of original art in all clocks. Sculptural and inspired by nature, many Forks Road (behind Bonefish Grill, across from consulting and custom conservation fram- price ranges. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-4pm. forms are reminiscent of antique pottery from Brother’s Cleaners at North Hills...look for the ing. Representing over 60 national, regional Contact: 704/431-8964 or at (www.railwalkgal- the arts and crafts movement and art nouveau red door), Raleigh. Ongoing - ArtSource is a and North Carolina artists, the gallery offers lery.com). styles. Hours: Showroom open most Saturdays, fine art gallery housing over 1,600 works of art paintings, etchings, photography, sculpture, call ahead for any day of the week. Contact: by 65+ artists. This award-winning gallery has pottery and glass. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Southern Spirit Gallery, 102 South Main St., 828/669-2713 or at assisted collectors and businesses in the selec- Sun., noon-4pm; & 1st. Fri, until 9pm Contact: Salisbury. Ongoing - The shop offers a wide (www.Turtleislandpottery.com). tion of fine art, custom art pieces and framing 919/828-6500 or at (www.thecollectorsgallery. array of art and crafts from over 60 artists, most for over 20 years. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm com). from North Carolina. There is jewelry, paintings, Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/787-9533, or at glass and pottery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5- (www.artsource-raleigh.com). The Mahler Fine Art, Mahler Building, 228 pm. Contact: 704/633-0761. Artist Alley, 167 E. New Hampshire Ave., Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Through May 12 - Southern Pines. Ongoing - Featuring a Ashley’s Art Gallery,701 N. Main St, located "Entanglements: New Works by Elizabeth Brad- Saluda Area wide variety of affordable artwork and fine 12 miles south of Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina. ford". Influenced by the Pattern and Decorative crafts made exclusively here in North Caro- Ongoing - Featuring fine art originals by movement of the ‘70s and the formal structure Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 21 lina. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: national and local artist including Terry Isaac, of Abstract Expressionism, Bradford paints her East Main Street, Saluda. Ongoing - Featuring 910/692-6077. Braldt Bralds and John Weiss and reproduc- experiences in the wilderness. Bradford enjoys contemporary works of handmade wearables, tions by Pino, Robert Bateman, Carl Brenders, wild places as a naturalist and backpacker. Her jewelry, paper, paintings, fine porcelain, stone- Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Rd., Bev Doolittle and William Mangum. Hours: paintings often have the perspective of a hiker ware, glass, metal and wood. Hours: Mon.- Pinehurst. Ongoing - Featuring works by re- Mon.-Thur., 11am-6pm & Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-5- or kayaker. Ongoing - Featuring a dynamic Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: gional, national and international artists. Hours: pm. Contact: 919/552-7533 ext.3 or at (www. venue dedicated to significant art of our time, 828/749-9365 or at (www.heartwoodsaluda. Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 1-4pm. Contact: ashleyart.com). committed to offering the best in regional and com). 910/295-4817 or at (www.broadhurstgallery. national fine art by emerging and established com). Flanders Gallery, 505 S. Blount Street, Ra- artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., Seagrove Area leigh. Ongoing - Flanders Gallery is committed noon-4pm.. Contact: 919/828-6500 or at (www. Hollyhocks Art Gallery, 905 Linden Rd., one to cultivating the careers of emerging artists. themahlerfineart.com). Throughout the Seagrove area, May 12, from mile from Pinehurst next to Elliott’s restaurant, Through its rigorous exhibition program, the 1-5pm - "Northern Moore Family Resource Pinehurst. Ongoing - Featuring original work gallery continues to explore new concepts in 311 - Martin St Gallery and Studios, 311 Mar- Center’s Behind-the-Scenes Pottery Crawl". This by award winning local artists Jane Casnel- contemporary art using various media. Flan- tin Street, Warehouse District, Raleigh. Ongo- is a wonderful opportunity to explore some of the lie, Diane Kraudelt, Irene McFarland, Paula ders Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting provoca- ing - Featuring three exhibit galleries, studios local area’s potteries while supporting a great Montgomery, and Robert Gera. Offering a wide tive and innovative contemporary art, producing by tenant artists, The Print Studio, and the cause, the Northern Moore Family Resource range of work from contemporary to traditional, 14-18 exhibits each year both in the gallery and meeting place for The North Carolina Printmak- Center. You can learn more about the Pottery the gallery includes portraiture, vibrant Tuscan in alternative exhibit spaces. Hours: Wed.-Sat., ers. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm and 6-9pm on Crawl and purchase tickets online via (www. scenes, palpable pet portraits, beautiful florals 11am-6pm. Contact: 919/757-9533 or at (http:// 1st Friday of the month. Contact: 919/821-2262 moorefamilyresource.org/behind-the-scenes- and more, in a wide variety of mediums includ- flandersartgallery.com). or at (http://311gallery.com/). pottery-crawl-2018). Tickets for the event may ing oils, acrylics, pastels and unusual black and also be purchased in-person at the North Caro- white washes. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-9:30pm. Tipping Paint Gallery, 428 S. McDowell lina Pottery Center. (Cash or check only at the Contact: 910/255-0665 or at (www.Hollyhock- Street, Raleigh. Ongoing - The gallery is a NC Pottery Center). Here at the North Carolina sArtGallery.com). group of artists that have worked together since Pottery Center, there will be a food table as well 2009 planning and hanging exhibits, marketing, as a check-in table, and we will be offering a clay Midland Crafters, 2220 Midland Rd., Pine- community outreach, and supporting and en- hand-building experience for $10 per person. hurst. Ongoing - Featuring the finest in Ameri- couraging each other in our artistic endeavors. Patron Tickets are $100 which includes a com- can traditionl and contemporary hand crafts. In 2011, the group found a great location in the memorative pottery piece; Individual Tickets are The gallery carries something for everyone. heart of downtown Raleigh where we opened $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Children Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm & Sun., Work by Trena McNabb Tipping Paint Gallery in June. Our mission is under 12 free of charge. For further info visit 2-5pm. Contact: 910/295-6156. Gallery C, 540 North Blount Street, Raleigh. two-fold: to exhibit quality art on a year-round (www.moorefamilyresourse.org). Through May 15 - "The Best of North Carolina basis and to continue to strive for personal Pittsboro 2018". Gallery owner and art historian Charlene artistic growth. Hours: Thur., 11am-3pm; Fri., A. Teague Pottery/EJ King Pottery, 2132 Newsom employs her broad knowledge of 11am-3pm & 5-8pm; Sat., noon-8pm or by Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring All In One Pottery, 115 Hobbs Road, Pittsboro. North Carolina art to curate an extensive col- appt. Contact: 919/928-5279. works by several potters form the "village" with Ongoing - The pottery houses an eclectic mix lection. All of which are landmark pieces by their traditional shapes of the Seagrove area. of hand-painted mailolica dinnerware, pitfired & important North Carolina artists. Some of the Randleman Contemporary, electric fired stoneware. Tradi- raku vases, and hand-crafted musical instru- biggest names and best North Carolina art from tional glazes and melted glass glaze. Hours: ments by Allen McCanless; as well as pitfired the 19th and 20th Centuries are included in this Joseph Sand Pottery, 2555 George York Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-5400. sculptural ceramic artwork by Louise Hobbs year’s show. May 1 - 31 - "New Works by Trena Road, Randleman. Ongoing - Featuring wood- McCanless. Hours: by appointment only. Con- McNabb". A reception will be held on May 4, fired, salt and ash glazed pottery by Joseph A.R. Britt Pottery, 5650 Hwy, 220 S., Sea- tact: 919/542-6162 from 6-9pm. McNabb is a story-teller whose Sand at kiln openings held three times each grove. Ongoing - Hand-turned/handmade paintings piece together smaller scenes to cre- year. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 612/518- traditional Seagrove style pottery, original Liquidambar Gallery, 80 Hillsborough Street, ate one cohesive narrative. Her artistic resume 4051 or 336/460-0259 and at (http://www. formulated glazes, and functional stoneware in Pittsboro. Ongoing – We represent over 75 is extensive, spanning over three decades and jsspottery.com/). the tradition of Nell Cole Graves style by Aaron different artists in the retail store and both, Kitty including a host of community projects as well R. Britt. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., and John the store owners, are artists as well. as over 45 selected exhibitions. Hours: Tue.- New Salem Pottery, 789 New Salem Road, noon-6pm. Contact: 336/873-7736 or at (www. We carry handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork Fri., noon-6pm; Sat., 11am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Randleman. Ongoing - Established in 1972, seagrovepottery.net). - everything from local pottery, jewelry, steel, Contact: 919/828-3165 or at (www.galleryc. New Salem Pottery is owned and operated by glass, baskets, cards, fine art, and hand turned- net). Hal Pugh and Eleanor Minnock-Pugh. Hal and Albright Pottery, 6597 New Center Church wood items. In the front gallery we have new Eleanor produce a variety of original redware and Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, featured artists, with a reception on First Sun- Glenwood Gallery Art & Antiques, 610 W. stoneware pottery. Years of work at the wheel salt glaze and red functional pottery by Arlie G. days, 2-4pm. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10:30am-5- Johnson St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring and the subtle evolutionary convergence of Albright. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: :30pm and Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 919/542- works by Edwin D. Alexander, Barbara Evans, originality with past traditions make their pottery 336/879-4209. 1773 or at (www.liquidambarstudio.com). Michael Manas, Nancee Clark, Michael Van recognizable by its own style. The slip decorated Horn, Rob Cox, Jim Green, Stan Strikland, redware pitcher shown above is illustrative of Anita's Pottery & Dogwood Gallery, 2513 The Joyful Jewel, 44-A Hillsborough2 Street, Mark Tomczyk. Hours: Call. Contact: 919/829- their art. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Turning since Pittsboro. Ongoing - Featuring local art fresh 7202. 336/498-2178 or at (www.newsalempottery.com). 1987, Anita Morgan is best known for her from the Heart. Mariah Wheeler is shoppe miniature pottery, but also has many functional keeper at this gallery/gift store in downtown Litmus Gallery & Studios, 312 W. Cabarrus Rutherfordton and decorative items. Glazes include cobalt Pittsboro. We feature exquisite art and gifts Street, (across the tracks from Amtrak Train blue, burgundy, hunter green, shiny black, from over ninety local artists, with a price Station) Raleigh. Ongoing - Regional emerg- Ornamentals and Finer Welding, Inc., yellow, rose pink, earthy brown, lime green and range to suit your budget. You will find baskets, ing and/or established artists are featured 142 West Court St., Rutherfordton. Ongo- purple. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: books, jewelry, cards, paintings, photography, every month with a reception from 6-9pm the ing - Featuring works by master artisan Tom 336/879-3040 or at (www.anitaspottery.com). sculpture, from glass, wood, clay, fiber, and first Friday of each month. Studios of resident Elfers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm and Sat., more. On Fri. evenings the gallery features lo- artists are open for touring, viewing, and selling 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/288-3001 or at (www. Avery Pottery and Tileworks, 636 Potters cal musicians, poets, and other performance art of art (paintings, sketches, sculptures, pottery, ornametals1.com). Way, Seagrove. Ongoing - Finely crafted with a wide array of talent. Hours: Mon.-Sat., mixed media, photography, etc.). Hours: Thur., ceramic forms by Blaine Avery. Extrordinary 10:30am-5:30pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 10am-2pm or by appt. Contact: 919/571-3605 Salisbury/Spencer vessels, unique hand-painted titles. Hours: 919/883-2775 or at (www.joyfuljewel.com). or at (www.litmusgallery.com). Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7923 Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., or at (www.averypotteryandtileworks.com). Raleigh Area Local Color Gallery, Carter Building, 22 South just off I-85, across from the North Carolina Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Ongoing - The gallery Transportation Museum, Spencer. Ongoing Ben Owen Pottery, 2199 S. Hwy. 705, Sea- Adam Cave Fine Art, 2009 Progress Court, has now grown into a women’s artist coopera- - Housed in the historic 20th century Sands grove. Ongoing - Wood-fired, traditional and Raleigh. Ongoing - Representing a select tive 13 members strong. Hours: Thur., Fri., & Building, the gallery features fine and folk art, contemporary works using local clay by Ben group of regional and nationally known art- Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 919/754-3887 or at photography, exquisite handcrafted functional Owen III. Colors ranging from Chinese red to ists, including Joseph Cave, David Hewson, (www.localcoloraleigh.com). crafts and jewelry, and eclectic recycled and Chinese blue. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm Stephen Aubuchon, Wayne Taylor, and Donald found art by local, regional, and national (closed in Jan.). Contact: 910/464-2261 or at Furst. The gallery will also be introducing some Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery, 719 N. Person artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10:30am -5:30pm. (www.benowenpottery.com). new, young talent to the area, including Mas- St., Raleigh. Ongoing - The gallery represents Contact: 704/639-0606 or at (www.greengoat- sachusetts painter Jennifer O’Connell. Hours: local and nationally recognized artists in all gallery.com). Blue Hen Pottery, 247 West Main Street, Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: genre specializing in excellence in Contem- Seagrove. Ongoing - Narrative pots for daily 919/838-6692 or at (www.adamcavefineart. porary Realism. Up to 20 artists represented Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., from I-85, take use. Wood-salt stoneware and colorful earthen- com). include; Rick McClure, Lori Putnam, Dawn exit #76 (Innes St.) toward downtown - we are ware. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pmor by appt. Whitelaw, Nicole Kennedy, Kim Maselli, Dan on the corner of Innes and Main, Salisbury. Contact: 336/653-9551 or at (wwwbluehenpot- Nelson. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5pm; Sat., Ongoing - The destination for beautiful hand- tery.com). noon-4:30pm; and 1st Fri., till 8:30pm. Contact: crafted pottery. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & continued on Page 67 Page 66 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents a part of my life since I was a child. Successful and more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Con- sewing includes the ability to “see” how fabric tact: 336/381-3090 or at (www.kingspottery. and design complement one another.” Hours: com). NC Commercial Galleries call for hours. Contact: 336/872-4007 or at continued from Page 66 (www.fiberandfire.net). Kovack Pottery, 1298 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring hand-turned, Blue Stone Pottery, 2215 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Chad Brown Pottery, 2719 US 220 N., Fireshadow Pottery, 244 Falls Dr., Eagle hand-painted, lead-free functional stoneware Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring high fired Springs. Ongoing - Featuring one-of-a-kind and wood-fired, salt-glazed pottery by Craig functional stoneware pottery. Hours: Tue.-Fri., stoneware, decorative and functional with ash "primitive elegant" ceramic art. Hours: Tue.- Kovack and Michelle Kovack. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/879- and alkaline glazes, by Chad Brown. Hours: Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/673-8317 or at 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873- 2615 or e-mail at (audreyvalone@bellsouth. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/571-1691 (www.fireshadow.com). 8727 or at (www.geocities.com/kovackpottery/). net). or e-mail at ([email protected]). Frank Neef Pottery, 258 East Main Street, Lantern Hill Pottery, 110 East Avenue, Chris Luther Pottery, 4823 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring decorative Seagrove. Ongoing - We focus on making our Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring contempo- and functional porcelain, elaborate cut out pottery that is not only hand-crafted and an rary and functional pottery by Chris Luther, a designs, with crystaline and celadon glazes. enjoyment to use, but also beautiful in their own 4th generation potter of Seagrove’s Chriscoe Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. noon-5pm. form of art to be seen and held by all. Hours: pottery family. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/872-4013 or at (www.potteryby- Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/301-3254 or at (www.chrisluther- frankneef.com). Contact: 336-873-8222 or at (www.lanternhill- pottery.com). pottery.com). Freeman Pottery, 1147 McDuffie Rd., Eagle Chrisco Pottery, 1360 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Springs. Ongoing - Featuring hand-turned min- Latham's Pottery, 7297 US Hwy 220 S., Ongoing - Featuring functional pottery includ- iatures 1/2 to 2 inches, functional ware decorat- Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring funtional and ing tableware, vases, and large platters. Hours: ed with farm scenes and vessel puzzles. Hours: tradional stoneware by Bruce and Janice Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm (Sept.-Dec.) & Tue.-Sat., Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/673-2044 or Latham. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 10am-5pm (Jan.-Aug.). Contact: 336/879-5272. e-mail at ([email protected]). 336/873-7303 or e-mail at (lathamspottery@ embarqmail.com). Cross Creek Pottery, 481 King. Rd., Sea- From The Ground Up Pottery, 172 Crest- grove. Ongoing - Featuring decorative and wood Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring Lovin hillss pottery, 564 Loving Hill Rd., functional pottery by Terry and Vivian Hunt. handmade pottery by Michael Mahan and his Candor. Ongoing - Featuring hand-thrown Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. two children, Chelsea and Levi. Tree platters, functional and decorative pieces. Known for Contact: 336/873-8425 or at (www.crosscreek- meditation bells, dinnerware, and southwestern hand carved pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5- pottery.com). glaze. Contemporary and traditional forms. pm (closed Jan.-Mar.). Contact: 910/974-7787 Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm (call ahead). Con- or e-mail at ([email protected]). Crystal King Pottery, 2475 Hwy. 705, Sea- tact: 910/464-6228 or at Work by Samantha Henneke grove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and (www.fromthegrounduppots.com). Luck's Ware, 1606 Adams Rd., Seagrove. Bulldog Pottery, 3306 Alt. 220, Seagrove. decorative stoneware by Seagrove native and Ongoing - Traditional, utilitarian pottery forms June 2 and 3, 2018 - "Cousins in Clay," featur- family-taught potter Crystal King. Face jugs, Graham Chriscoe Pottery, 2719 220 N., in a wide range of colors including Sid Luck's ing works by Bulldog Pottery potters, Bruce salt glazes, and folk art. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional hand-thrown “CRAWDAD” slip. Salt-glazed stoneware from Gholson and Samantha Henneke, with special 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-6990 or at (www. pottery using glazes of white, brown, burgundy, wood-fired groundhog kiln. Pottery turned by guest potters, Steven Godfrey from Alaska, CrystalKingPottery.net). cobalt blue, teal blue, red and Christmas green. son Matt, a 6th generation potter, also avail- Todd Wahlstrom from Vermont, and Paul Mc- Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/428- able. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: Mullan from New Hampshire… along with Ghol- Dean and Martin Pottery, 7739 Nathan 4536. 336/879-3261 or e-mail at (lucksware@rtmc. son and Henneke’s mountain cousin, Michael Lane, Seagrove. Ongoing - Jeff Dean and net). Kline, a Penland area potter from Bakersville, Stephanie Martin make contemporary, vibrantly Great White Oak Gallery, 437 N. Broad St., NC. The events begins at 10am on Saturday. A glazed stoneware vessels, sculpture, and wall Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional Lufkin Pottery, 7437 Hwy 220 S., Asheboro. special feature this year at ‘Cousins’ on Satur- pieces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Mon. thrown forms and hand-built pottery by Ben- Ongoing - Featuring jewel tone glazes and day afternoon is a demo at 3pm with Paul Mc- by chance. Contact: 336/879-0683 or at (www. jamin Burns and Bonnie Burns. Exquisitely specialize in kitchenware and functional pieces Mullan. On Sunday, the sale of pots starts off deanandmartinpottery.com). glazed and hand decorated with rare unusual by Sally Lufkin Saylor. Hours: Mon.-Sat., at 10am and the annual Potter’s Potluck begins glazes and hand-painted motifs. Hours: daily 9:30am-5pm (closed Wed.). Contact: 336/873- at noon. At 1:30pm, after lunch, there will be a Dirt Works Pottery, 1226 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8066 or at (www. 8764 or e-mail at ([email protected]). duo throwing demonstration by Steven Godfrey Ongoing - Featuring contemporary, sculptural greatwhiteoakgallery.com). and Todd Wahlstrom. Everyone is welcome to and functional pottery; Raku, stoneware, wood- Maness Pottery, 10995 Hwy. 24/27, Carthage. the potluck – and Sunday is another great day fired and salt glazed by Dan Triece. Hours: Hatfield Pottery, 187 Atkinson Farm Rd., Ongoing - Featuring functional and decora- to meet the potters. Ongoing - Bruce Gholson Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 336/873- Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and tive pieces in all colors except red by Clyde and Samantha Henneke collaborate to make 8979 or at (www.dirtworkspottery.com). whimsical art deco, as well as folk styles of Maness. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-6pm & Sun., graceful forms, and develop their own unique hand turned pottery by Morgan Hatfield. Hours: 1-5pm. Contact: 910/948-4897. glazes. Expect distinctively unusual work at Dixieland Pottery, 1162 Cagle Loop Rd., Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-8458. Bulldog Pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9:30am-5- Seagrove. Ongoing - Hand-turned functional MasterWorks, 246 East Ave., Seagrove. pm; Sun. or Mon. by chance or call. Contact: stoneware, colorful glazes to plain earth tones. Hickory Hill Pottery, 4539 Busbee Rd., Sea- Ongoing - Featuring antique, traditional, and 910/428-9728 or at Specialize in dinnerware, face jugs, etc. Hours: grove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional shapes contemporary pottery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am- (www.bulldogpottery.com). Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 336/873- of the area, stoneware that is functional and 5pm. Contact: 336/873-7779. 8463. beautiful. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: Cady Clay Works, 3883 Busbee Rd., Sea- 910/464-3166. McCanless Pottery Downtown Seagrove, grove. Ongoing - Johannes "John" Mellage Donna Craven Pottery, 2616 Old Cox Rd., 213 E. Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featur- and Beth Gore work with a variety of clays and Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring wood-fired His Hands Pottery, 7029 New Center Church ing a new gallery owned by Will McCanless glazes to create functional and decorative ware salt-glazed, mostly traditional with some Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional, showcasing Seagrove-area potters and quilts with richly layered surfaces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., decorative and contemporary forms by Donna decorative, folk art, and Biblical pieces by Jea- by Dr. Scott Murkin. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am- 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 910/464-5661 Craven. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 336/629- nette Lowdermilk. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm 5pm. Contact: 336/873-7036 or at http://www. or at (www.cadyclayworks.com). 8173. (closed Jan.-Mar.). Contact: 336/879-5866 or mccanlesspottery.com/). e-mail at ([email protected]). Cagle Road Pottery, 603 Cagle Rd., Sea- Dover Pottery, 634 NC Hwy. 705, Seagrove. grove. Ongoing - Featuring dinnerware and a Ongoing - Featuring a variety of colored crys- Humble Mill Pottery, 121 N Broad St., wide variety of glazes. Electric, gas and wood- talline ware, freehand-decorated majolica, and Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring classical and fired salt and ash glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., raku by Milly, Fiva, and Zeke McCanless, but traditional stoneware influenced by 2 years of 8am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2802 or e-mail at we also carry ceramic work by Allen McCanless work in Japan by Charlotte Wooten. Hours: ([email protected]). and Stephen Baxter and quilts by Scott Murkin. Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7145 Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/879- or at (www.humblemillpottery.com). Caldwell-Hohl Artworks, 155 Cabin Trail, 3610 or at (Doverpotteryseagrove.com). Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring contempo- JLK Jewelry at Jugtown, 330 Jugtown Rd., rary stoneware, sculptures, large garden urns Down To Earth Pottery, 11792 Hwy. 24/27, Seagrove. Ongoing - Jennie Lorette Keatts and contemporary fiber art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Carthage. Ongoing - Featuring utilitarian takes clay to a different level! She hand makes 10am-5pm (call first). Contact: 336/879-9090 or and decorative pieces by Jim, Nick & Mary pottery cabochons and sets them in sterling at (www.caldwellhohl.com). Havner. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: silver or 14K and 18K gold, copper, brass 910/948-2619. and semi-precious stones. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Callicutt Pottery, 5137 Seagrove Plank Rd., 8:30am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-2653 or at Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring a good selec- Eck McCanless Pottery, 6077 Old US Hwy. (www.jlkjewelry.com). tion of functional stoneware in many colors 220, Seagrove. Ongoing - The pottery will sell including brown, black and white, green and crystalline works made by this second-genera- Johnston and Gentithes Art Pottery, 741 burgundy, green and gold, black and burgundy tion Seagrove potter but, the main focus will be Fork Creek Mill Road, Whynot. Ongoing - Fea- and yellow by Gary Callicutt. Hours: Mon.-Sat., on agateware, which is made by turning several turing traditional and contemporary museum- 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7898 or e-mail at different colors of clay at one time. Hours: Tue.- quality pottery and sculpture by Fred Johnston ([email protected]). Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. and open all Mon. and Carol Gentithes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- Holidays. Contact: 336/964-4206 or at 5pm (call first). Contact: 336/873-9176 or at Carolina Crockery Gallery, 326 Adams Road, (www.EckMcCanless.webs.com). (www.johnstonandgentithes.com). (Just off of Hwy 705 between WhyNot and Westmoore, or take Steeds Road exit from Hwy The English Potter, 825 Hwy. 705 S., Sea- Jugtown Pottery, 330 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. Work by Will McCanless 73/74 or Hwy 220 and head towards Seagrove, grove. Ongoing - Featuring hand thrown por- Ongoing - Celebrating 100 years of opera- just down the road from Sid Lucks!) Seagrove. celain and stoneware pottery by Robert Saxby. tion. Featuring handmade wood and gas-fired McCanless Pottery, 634 NC Hwy 705, Ongoing - The gallery is a multi-media gal- Fine stoneware glazes range from copper red dinnerware, vases and jars by Vernon Owens, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring Zinc Silicate lery, offering handmade pottery from Morgan to tenmoku. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10a-5pm & Sun., Pam Owens and Travis Owens. Hours: Tue.- crystalline glazes by Will McCanless. Also Hatfield of Hatfield Pottery, Levi Mahan, and noon-4pm. Contact: 336/879-1352 or at (www. Sat., 8:30am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-3266 or at featuring wood-fired pottery by David Stuempfle assorted potters from the area. We also carry english-potter.com). (www.jugtownware.com). and Daniel Johnston. Hours: daily 10am-5pm. wood art pieces including cutting boards and Contact: 336/879-3610 or at (www.mccanless- custom furniture from Joel Tucker of Southern Fat Beagle Pottery, 719 Potter’s Way Rd., Keith Martindale Pottery, Boyd Dr., Seagrove. pottery.com). Wood Creations. We have hand-blown glass Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring wheel-turned, Ongoing - Featuring functional and decora- from Nicuzzie Glass Designs (Nick Fruin and gas-fired, functional and contemporary stone- tive pottery with a new red glaze and an ocean McKay Pottery, 2596 Pottery Rd., Seagrove. Suzanne Ririe), jewelry and fiber pieces from ware. Also features uniquely stunning, pit-fired glaze by Keith Martindale. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Ongoing - Featuring traditional shape including The Fuchsia Flamingo. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 2-5pm; vases. Hours: Tue., Thur. Fri., Sat., 9:30am-5- 10am-3pm & Sun. 1-5pm (closed Jan.-Mar.). face jugs and Aladdin teapots. Hours: Tue.- Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon to 5pm. Contact: pm. Contact: 336/953-0608 or e-mail at (fatbea- Contact: 336/302-3571 or at (www.keithmartin- Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-4255. 336/879-2426 or at (www.carolinacrockery. [email protected]). dalepottery.com). com). McNeills Pottery, 1208 Upper Rd., Seagrove. Fiber and Fire Gallery, 253 E Main Street, King’s Pottery, 4905 Reeder Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring hand-built one-of-a-kind Seagrove. Ongoing - A gallery of wearable fi- Ongoing - Hand-turned traditional stoneware. designs in porcelain and stoneware by Judy ber art by Kathy Fernandez. “Sewing has been Wood-fired salt glaze. Folk pottery. face jugs, continued on Page 68 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 67 Stuempfle Pottery, 1224 Dover Church Rd., White Hill Gallery, 407 Highway (15-501), Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring pottery with ex- Carthage. Ongoing - Featuring works of beautiful pressive shapes and natural surfaces by David pottery, including Southwest, ceramic, hand- NC Commercial Galleries Stuempfle. Hours: during kiln openings and painted glassware, wood turining, and paintings continued from Page 67 by appt. Contact: 910/464-2689 or at (www. in watercolor, oil and pencil. Hours: Tue.-Fri., stuempflepottery.com). 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. McNeill. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: tion by Regina Voncannon. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Contact: 910/947-6100. 336 879-3002. 10am-5pm (closed Thur.). Contact: 336/873- Studio Touya, 4911 Busbee Road, Seagrove. 9266. Ongoing - Studio Touya is a handmade pot- Whynot Pottery, 1013 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery, 505 tery studio located in Seagrove, where Hitomi Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring interesting E Main Street, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featur- Pottery Road Studio and Gallery, 1387 NC and Takuro Shibata set up studio and built a shapes and intriguing glazes. Custom sizes on ing works by Michele Hastings and Jeff Brown. S Hwy. 705, 6 miles south of Seagrove town Japanese style wood kiln. Our focus is to make lamps, vases and bottles by Mark and Meredith Hours: Mon.,Tues., Thur., Fri., Sat., 10am-5pm limits. Ongoing - Named after the scenic simple and functional pottery by using local wild Heywood. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Con- and Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-1001 or byway which runs through the Seagrove pot- clay and wood firing technique. We named our tact: 336/873-9276 or at at (www.gypsypotters.com). tery community, the gallery represents over pottery as "Touya" when we started our small (www.whynotpottery.com). 100 exclusive artists from NC as well as other pottery studio in Shigaraki, Japan, and it literary Moore Pots Pottery, 333 Jugtown Rd., Sea- areas of the country. Potters, Don and Susan means "pottery house" in Japanese which we Williams Pottery, 2170 Dan Road, Robbins. grove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional and folk Walton work in a studio attached to the front really like. Contact: (336)510-7385 or at (www. Ongoing - Functional pottery in multi-colored art pottery; candlesticks, Rebekah pitchers, and gallery with a window so that visitors can see studiotouya.com). as well as decorative glazes, Hours: Tue.-Sat., chickens; wood fired salt glazed. Hours: Mon.- the day to day tasks of pottery production. A 10am-5pm. Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-1453. large selection of art stamps by Rubber Stamp Sunset Pottery, 123 Sunset Dr., Robbins. Tapestry is also located in the gallery. Come Ongoing - Featuring all lead free pottery by Nichols Pottery, 1400 Hwy. 705 S., Seagrove. see both functional and contemporary pottery Harold B. & Gloria B. Stutts. Have traditional Ongoing - Country yet classic, functional along with other fine crafts at Pottery Road. pottery, piggy banks, lamps, vases, and special and decorative. Hand-thrown stoneware with Hours: Tue. - Sat., 10am-5pm, & closed major order pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. timeless appeal, including an ongoing Biblical holidays. Contact: 336-879-2600 or (info@pot- Contact: 910/948-3009 or e-mail at (gstutts@ appeal. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & (Oct.- teryroad.com). maniscustombuilders.com). Dec.) Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/948-4392 or at (www.nicholspotteryshop.com). Potts Pottery, 630 East Main St., Seagrove. Teague's Frogtown Pottery, 179 Frogtown Ongoing - Featuring many colors of functional Rd., Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring tradi- O'Quinn Pottery, 4456 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. tableware, wood-fired salt-glaze and wood ash tional, hand-thrown pottery that is all lead-free Ongoing - Featuring multi-colored gas fired glazes by Jeff Potts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5- by Jean Teague. We specialize in dinnerware, functional and decorative pottery by Sandra O pm. Contact: 336/873-9660. cookware, lamps, vases, and Christmas orna- Quinn. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: ments. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-5125. Ray Pottery, 460 Cagle Rd., Seagrove. Ongo- 910/948-3540. ing - Featuring high-quality, gas-fired stonware by Paul and Sheila Ray. Hours: Mon.-Sat., The Gingerbread House Pottery, 246 Old 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-6707 or at (www. Plank Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring paulandsheilaray.com). decorative and functional cone 6 electric fired pieces by Suzanne Bettis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Richardson Pottery, 5466 Joel Jessup Rd., 10am-5pm (closed Jan. & Feb.). Contact: Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional & decorative 336/873-7762 or e-mail at (suzanbett9@yahoo. stoneware, microwave, oven and dishwasher com). safe by Susan & Danny Richardson. Hours: Work from Windsong Pottery Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-5672. Thomas Pottery, 1295 S. Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and decora- Windsong Pottery, 6109 Brantley Gordon Rockhouse Pottery, 1792 Hwy. 705 S., tive stoneware pottery by Scott and Bobbie Rd., Denton. Ongoing - Featuring handmade Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring Salt glaze Thomas. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: functional stoneware in glazes of floating blue and hand carved grapes, dogwood, pines, 336/879-4145 or at (www.thomaspottery.com). and rainbow by Margie Nance, Matthew Nance, tulips, oak leaves and chili peppers on pots Lydia Nance and other family members. Hours: by Carolyn Poole. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5- Tom Gray Pottery, 1480 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/857-2485 or pm. Contact: 336/879-2053 or at (www.rtmc. Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring wheel thrown e-mail at ([email protected]). net/~rockhouse). and hand built utilitarian wares fired in a gas- fired car kiln to cone 10 utilizing local clay in Wyndham & Brooke Haven Pottery Gallery, Scott's Pottery, 143 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. slip decoration and glazes by Tom Gray. Glazes 209 East Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Fea- Ongoing - Featuring functional hand-made pot- are primarily mattes. Shapes of serving pieces turing fine functional high-fired stoneware with tery by Tina Scott. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10:30am- and dinner ware include square and oval as rich contemporary glazes by Wyndham and 5pm. Contact: 910/464-2306 or e-mail at well as round. Hours: Mn.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Melanie Dennison. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm Works from Old Gap Pottery ([email protected]). Contact: 336/873-8270 or at (www.n2clay.com). & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7254 or at (www.brookehavenpottery.com). Old Gap Pottery, 944 NC Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Seagrove Creations Pottery Gallery, 354 Lit- Triple C Pottery, 3267 Big Oak Church Rd., Ongoing - Contemporary in design; oriental in tle River Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Showcas- Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring hand- Shelby nature. One-of-a-kind stoneware, Raku, and ing over 60+ potters and arts from craftsmen thrown functional and decorative pieces, with porcelain by Phillip Pollet. Hours: Mon.-Sat., within the Seagrove area. Hours: (Apr.-Dec.) a variety of lead-free glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Buffalo Creek Gallery, 104 E. Warren Street, 10am-4 (call ahead). Contact: 336-873-7664. Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm & Sun., 1-6pm (Jan.-Mar.) 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/948-3635 or at (www. Shelby. Ongoing - The gallery features paint- Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: triplecpottery.com). ings, drawings, note cards, polymer clay art, Old Hard Times Pottery, 7672 Union Grove 336/873-7204 or at (www.potteryofseagrove. pottery, woodturnings, woodcarvings, jewelry, Church Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring com). Turn and Burn Pottery, 124 East Ave., stained glass, pressed flowers, quilting, weav- traditional, as well as utilitarian and decorative Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional ing and much more! Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5- pottery. Salt glaze, red glaze, and a variety Seagrove Pottery, 106 N Broad St., Seagrove. Seagrove salt-glazed and wood-fired stone- :30pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 704/487- of colors. Dinnerware, face jugs, angels and Ongoing - Featuring works by 50 local potters ware. Contemporary Raku and horsehair by 0256 ot at (www.buffalocreekgallery.com). luminaries by Janey McNeill. Hours: Mon.- functional and decorative pieces. Hours: Mon.- David and Deborah Garner. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 10am-5pm. Contact: Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7381 or at (www. Siler City 336/879-2481 or e-mail at (oldhardtimes@rtmc. 336/873-7280. turnandburnpottery.com). net). Throughout Siler City, May 18, 6-9pm - "Siler Seagrove Stoneware, 136 West Main St., Uwharrie Crystalline Pottery, 112 East Ave., City Art Walk," featuring exhibits at many of Old House Pottery, 236 Beane Lane, Sea- Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional and decora- Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring crystalline pot- the city's exhibit spaces, along with music and grove. Ongoing - Featuring functional stone- tive stoneware vases, bowls, lamps, dinner- tery (the art of growing crystals on vases), raku, the good food offered in town on the 3rd Fri, of ware by Fred Beane. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5- ware, fountains, and floor pieces. All wheel and functional stoneware by William & Pamela the month. Hosted by the North Carolina Arts pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2052. turned and unique glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Kennedy. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., Incubator. Contact: 919/663-1335 or at (www. 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-4pm. Contact: noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7532 or e-mail at ncartsincubator.org). Original Owens Pottery, 3728 Busbee Rd., 336/873-8283 or at (www.seagrovestoneware. ([email protected]). Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring gray ware with com). Against His Will Gallery and Studio, 117 E. flower designs and other painting, blues, and Vernon Pottery, 1066 Chriscoe Rd., Seagrove. Second St., Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring lots of red ware by Boyd Owens. Hours: Mon.- Semper Fi Pottery, 481 King Road, off of Busi- Ongoing - Featuring a wide line of wares, handknitted rugs, quality yarn, stunning alpaca Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., nnon-5pm. Contact: ness 220 S. before you get to Blackankle Rd., from 10 oz. coffee mugs to 12 gal. planters. fiber in a variety of colors, handmade knitting 910/464-3553. Seagrove. Ongoing - A family owned and oper- Their surface treatments include slip-trailing, needles, Fricke spinning wheels as well as very ated business. We are not the traditional pot- carving, multiple glazes, and overglaze brush- cool mobiles, hand poured environment-friendly Pebbles Pottery, 7127 Hwy. 705, Eagle ters that you would more than likely see around work. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: candles, and more! Hours: Wed.-Fri., 1-5pm & Springs. Ongoing - Hand-turned functional & Seagrove. We like to make each and every 336/879-2788. Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 919/742-1122 or at decorative stoneware with lead-free glazes by piece that we create unique. Hours: Mon.-Sun., (www.AgainstHisWillStudio.com). Pebbles Bryson. Hand-carved folk art scenes 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/975-1215. Village Pottery and Marketplace, 205 E. & dogwoods. North Carolina vases are my Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Downtown Chatham Camera Club Gallery, 229 N. special items. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm Shelton's Pottery, 391 Cagle Rd., Seagrove. Seagrove’s oldest and largest gallery, featuring Chatham Ave., Siler City, NC. Ongoing - Fea- (closed Jan.). Contact: 910/948-4120 or e-mail Ongoing - Featuring salt glaze and purple, fine pottery and crafts by over 100 artisans. turing works by a diverse group of amateur and at ([email protected]). red, yellow, yellow w/blue, green, blue, dark Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. professional photographers networked together blue, light blue, specks, sponge colors, blue w/ Contact: 336/873-7966 or at (www.seagrovevil- around the idea of sharing our knowledge and Phil Morgan Pottery, 966 Hwy. 705, Sea- brown, brown, and beige glazes by Mitchell & lagepottery.com). experience with each other, while enjoying grove. Ongoing - Featuring 100% hand-thrown Sherri Shelton. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & our interest in photography. Hours: by chance pottery, crystalline glazed porcelain, wood fired Sun., 9am-5pm (Oct.-Mar.). Contact: 336/963- Walton's Pottery, 1387 S. NC Hwy. 705, and the 3rd Fri. from 6-9pm. Contact: (www. salt-glaze, stoneware, and copper red glazes 2444 or e-mail at ([email protected]). Seagrove. Ongoing - Innovative, contempory chathamcameraclub.org). by Phil Morgan. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. pottery by Don and Susan Walton located Contact: 336/873-7304. Smith Pottery, 743 South Hwy 705, Seagrove. inside Pottery Road Gallery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Hotel Hadley Studios, 130 N. Chatham Ave., Ongoing - Spirited - imaginative - unique “art 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2600 or at (www. Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring works by Kristy Piney Woods Pottery, 1430 Ether Rd., Star. pottery” handcrafted by the Smith family. Hours: potteryroad.com). Church, Sarah Kuhn and Drucilla Pettibone. Ongoing - Sculpted pottery figures - snow- Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-1174 We consist of 6 studios and an exhibition men, clowns and angels; hand appliqués and or at (www.smithpotterync.com). Westmoore Pottery, 4622 Busbee Rd., space. We will have monthly rotating shows in functional pottery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Seagrove. Ongoing - Historical redware, salt- the gallery space. Hours: 3rd Fri. 6-9pm and by Contact: 910/572-3554. Snowhill Pottery & Tileworks, 402 East glazed stoneware, and green-glazed pottery, chance and appt. Contact: 919/663-0241 or at Main Street, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring especially styles from central NC before 1850 (www.hotelhadleystudios.com). Pottery Junction, 413 E. Main St., Seagrove. handmade tile, stoneware sculpture, porce- by David and Mary Farrell. Hours: Mon.-Sat., Ongoing - Featuring srong forms drawing lain jewelry, and slip-trailed pottery by Laura 9am-5pm (closed Dec. 24- Jan. 17). Contact: Lakewood Pottery, 11330 Hwy. 64 W., Siler inspiration from all cultures, history, and tradi- Weant-Johnson. Also also custom tile installa- 910/464-3700 or at (www.westmoorepottery. City. Ongoing - Featuring crystalline, high-fired tion. Thoughtful designs and some of my own tions. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. com). porcelain and gold lusters by Ed Weinthraub. "whimsy" pieces as well as useful art collec- Contact: 336/301-6681. continued on Page 69 Page 68 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 828/456-3443. Toll.Mark Weber, Arrow Ross, and Mike John- son. Hours: are by appt. only. Contact: Dick T. Pennington Art Gallery, 15 N. Main Street, Roberts at 910/232-0027, e-mail (dickdow64@ NC Commercial Galleries Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring pencil draw- gmail.com) or Angela Rowe at ([email protected]. continued from Page 68 ings of local scenery, and landmarks by Teresa com) or at (www.acme-art-studios.com). Pennington, including originals, prints and gift Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., noon-4- watercolor & oil and many of his subjects items. Also framing is available. Hours: Mon.- Art In Bloom, 210 Princess Street, Wilmington. pm. Contact: 919/663-3743. include landscapes, flowers and natural sur- sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/452.9284 or at Through May 21 - "Between You and Me," roundings such as old homesteads, barns, (www.tpennington.com). featuring works by Bradley Carter. Through Person to Person Art Studio/Gallery, 210 N mountains and lakes etc. Hours: 24/7. Contact: June 4 - "Water & Sky," featuring paintings Chatham Ave., Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring David Mench by e-mail at (Waggletone@ Textures, 142 N. Main St., Waynesville. Ongo- by Janette K. Hopper. Ongoing - The gallery unique art for interesting people, all created yahoo.com). ing - Featuring hand-crafter furniture by John focuses upon international and national artists by artist Roger Person. Hours: by appt and on Gernandt, textile art by Suzanne Gernandt, including many artists from the Bloom family the 3rd Fri., 6-9pm. Contact: 919/663-0982 or Wadesboro and other items of home decore. Hours: Mon.- and local favorites such as Elizabeth Darrow e-mail at ([email protected]). Sat., 10am-6pm & most Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: (paintings) and Matthew Leavell (sculpture). Olde Mill Gallery & Studios, Lockhart-Taylor 828/452-0058 or at (www.texturesonmain.com). Guests artists are featured every 3-4 months. Raleigh Street Gallery, 120 W. Raleigh St., Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. Visitors will find a mixture of traditional and Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring a consortium of Ongoing - At the gallery visitors will see art- The Jeweler’s Workbench, 80 N. Main St., contemporary paintings, drawings, photogra- many artists from the area painters, sculptors, work by regional artists which includes: original Waynesville. Ongoing - Specializing in fine phy, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, fabric, and metal workers, jewelsmiths, basket weavers, paintings in oil, acrylic & watercolor, that range hand-crafted jewelry, custom design and repair, objects found during the renovation of the soap makers, slate artist, wood workers, - from landscapes to abstracts; photography; limited edition watches and jewelry boxes. building: horse shoes, bottles, papers, wagon whose works are all on display in a spacious works in copper and copper repousse; ceramic Featuring award-winning artists of the Great parts, utensils, glass, and ceramics (c. 1910- and welcoming atmosphere. Hours: Wed.-Fri., creations, custom sculptured and functional; Smoky Mountains and from across the country. 1920). Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. 10am-6pm, by chance or appt. and on 3rd Fri., art glass jewelry, jewelry made from beads Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: Contact: 484/885-3037. 6-9pm. Contact: 919/663-6278 or at (www. of Swarvoski crystal; hand-stitched quilts of 828/456-2260. raleighstreetgallery.com). exquisite designs; hand painted goblets, pitch- Bottega Art & Wine Gallery, 208 N. Front St., ers and vases; wood sculptures and turnings, Twigs & Leaves, 98 N. Main Street, Waynes- Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by Sparta and more. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-5pm; Fri., ville. Ongoing - Featuring the nature-related regional and international artists in a variety of 10am-3pm or by appt. Contact: 704/272-5464 porcelain works with leaves by Kaaren Stoner, media. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 1-10pm and Thur- Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Art, 103 Gal- or at (www.oldemillgallery.org). as well as other works by regional artists and Sat., 1pm-midnight. Contact: 910/763-3737 or lery Lane, 15 minutes from downtown Sparta. craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Sat, 10am-5:30pm. at (www.bottegagallery.com). Ongoing - Featuring a variety of artworks by Waxhaw Contact: 828/456-1940 or at (www.twig- local and regional artists. Hours: Thur.-Sat., sandleaves.com). Checker Cab Gallery, 130 N. Front Street, 11am-6pm & Sun., 1-6pm, when open - call Stewart’s Village Gallery, 116 McDonald St., Suite 102, Wilmington. Ongoing - The gallery ahead. Contact: 336/372-1711 (http://www. Waxhaw. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Bill Weaverville is a full-service gallery featuring abstract and blueridgefineart.com). Stewart, as well as works by over 300 other representational artwork serving collectors of artists including both decorative and functional Mangum Gallery, 16 North Main Street, Weav- all levels. It is downtown Wilmington’s most Cater Pots Studio, 209 Antioch Church Road, handmade pieces. The gallery is filled with erville. Ongoing - Featuring functional and dynamic gallery featuring original artwork by 4 miles from the town of Sparta. Ongoing - pottery, jewelry, wrought iron, garden accents, decorative pottery dinnerware. Hours: Mon.- regional emerging and established artists, of- Husband-&-Wife team, Daniel & Robin Cater decorative whimsy and so much more. Hours: Fri., 9am-5pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: fering the public the opportunity to get to know create beautiful stoneware pottery in their Blue Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/645-4929 or (www.mangumpottery.com). and understand the artists directly. Hours: Tue.- Ridge mountain studio. Cater Pots are fired 704/843-5638 or at (www.stewartsvillagegal- Thur., noon-7pm; Fri.-Sat., noon-9pm; & Sun., to cone 6 oxidation, so all functional pottery is lery.com). Miya Gallery, 31 N. Main St., Weaverville. noon-7pm. Contact: 919/270-1711 or at (www. food, dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. Ongoing - The gallery is a new and refresh- checkercabproductions.com). Cater Pots mixes their own glazes and applies Waynesville ing addition to the WNC art scene. We exhibit them to the bisqueware in attractive combi- work of over 50 artists: fine jewelry, clay, wood, ERA 20th Century Furniture and Art Gallery, nations by various means including dipping, Main Street and Depot Street, Waynesville. glass, metal, fiber, photogrphy and two dimen- 523 South 3rd St., Wilmington. Ongoing - brushing and spraying. Hours: Mostly Wed.- May 4, 5-9pm - "First Friday Art After Dark." sional art. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., Inviting emerging artists of all sorts, to fill the Sat., 10am-4pm - call ahead. Contact: 336/372- The Waynesville Gallery Association is excited 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 828- quiet space with cutting edge art that not only 4604 or at (http://www.caterpots.com). to present Art After Dark, on the first Friday of 658-9655 or at (www.miyagallery.com). is pleasant to view, but also thought-provoking. every month. Enjoy a stroll through working Unique modern furnishings from the mid-20- Mangum Pottery of Turkey knob, 280 Turkey studios and galleries on Main Street and Depot West Jefferson/Jefferson th century complement the contemporary Hollow Lane, Sparta. Ongoing - Featuring Street. Members include the Haywood County art. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. pottery and ceramic art by Robin Mangum in a Arts Council’s Gallery 86, Earthworks, The Acorn Gallery, 103 Long St., West Jefferson. Contact: 910/612-0542. wide variety of function and form. Hours: hours Jeweler’s Workbench, Burr Studios, Twigs and Ongoing - Featuring original works by award vary so call ahead. Contact: 336/372-5291 or Leaves Gallery, TPennington Art Gallery, Grace winning and nationally exhibited artist Raney New Elements Gallery, 271 North Front (http://www.mangumpottery.com). Cathey Sculpture Garden and Gallery, Cedar Rogers, including wildlife and landscape paint- Street, Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works Hill Studios, The Mahogany House, Art on ings and prints. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & by regional and nationally recognized artists. Statesville Depot, and the Village Framer. We are growing! Sat., 11am-2pm. Contact: 336/246-3388 or at We offer a wide variety of contemporary fine art Historic Frog Level, home to the Mahogany (www.acorngallery.com). and craft, including paintings, sculpture, ceram- Village Pot Shop Fine Arts and Crafts Gal- House and Art on Depot is a short walk from ics, glass, fiber, jewelry and wood. Hours: Tue- lery, 248 N. Center St., 2 Blocks North of the Main St., where many artists have working Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery, 105 S. Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 910/343- Center of town on the right, Statesville. Ongo- studios. With over 12 galleries participating, Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Fea- 8997 or at (www.newelementsgallery.com). ing - Our mission is to provide a showcase for everyone is sure to find inspiration through turing a varied selection of originals and prints local and regional artists and artisans, providing the beauty of art! Contact: 828-456-3517 or at by local and regional artists. Also, a wide array Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, at The Cotton high-quality decorative and functional arts and (www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com). of pottery and handcrafted wooden vases. Exchange, 307 North Front Street, Wilmington. crafts to patrons with an eye for the finer things. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Ongoing - Celebrating ten years in business, Our arts and crafts galleries feature handmade Blue Owl Studio & Gallery, 11 N. Main Street, Contact: 336/246-2218. Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, in the historic jewelry, blown glass, woodwork, regional Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring art and Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, is the pottery, metalwork, mosaics, hand-woven pottery by local and regional artists, plus our Broomfields Gallery, 414 E. 2nd St, (across first gallery in Wilmington dedicated exclusively fibers, paintings and more. So, whether you own unique and exclusive collection of vintage from the post office), West Jefferson. Ongoing to local, handmade, one-of-a-kind, three-dimen- are interested in: vases, bowls, paper weights, handcolored art advertising, quotes and moun- - Featuring an exhibition of works by NC and sional art and craft by jury-selected coastal North fanciful ornaments, stained glass, sun-catchers, tain scenes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & SC artists in various mediums in a setting of Carolina artisans. We present decorative and decorative boxes, exquisite bowls turned from (in season) Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/456- quality antiques. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. functional works in clay, fiber/textiles, gourds, found pieces of wood, each one of a kind, wa- 9596 or at (www.blueowlnc.com). Contact: 336/846-4141 or at (www.broomfield- baskets, jewelry, mixed media, glass and wood tercolors, baskets, ceramics, fine photography, sgallery.com). in a beautiful setting in this early 20th century his- prints, collages or oil paintings. We also offer Burr Studio & Gallery, 136 N. Main Street, toric building. Handmade objects, whether held, classes and workshops by local and regional Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring lyrical Prack Studio / Sculpture Garden, 431 Sunny- worn, or displayed, enrich our lives by connecting artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5pm & Sat., sculpture by Dane Burr, functional pottery by side Park Road, Jefferson. Ongoing - Featur- us with our humanity, creativity, and our history. 10am-4pm. Contact: 704/380-4689 or at (www. MaryEtta Burr, and works by other artisans ing sculptures by Mary-Ann Prack. Hours: open It is evident when you enter Port City Pottery & villagepotshop.com). in various media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5- by appt only. Contact: 828/406-7046 or at Fine Crafts that all of the Gallery members are :30pm. Contact: 828/456-7400. (www.prackart.com). pursuing not only art but their passion. Hours: Sylva Mon-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Sun. noon-4pm. Earthworks Gallery, 21 N. Main Street, Stephen Shoemaker Studio, 113 S. Jeffer- Contact: 910/763-7111 or at (www.portcitypottery. Karcher Stone Carving Studio & Gallery, 260 Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring art in all son Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featur- com). North Beta Road, off US 74, Sylva. Ongoing mediums celebrating native peoples and our ing original works by watercolorist Stephen - Featuring a working studio and gallery with earth. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., Shoemaker. Specializing in historic landscapes SALT Studio & The Gallery at SALT Studio, stone carvings by Collene Karcher, executed noon-1pm. Contact: 828/452-9500 or at (www. and paintings of places and events in/of Ashe 805 N. 4th Street, inside the historic Modern in marble, alabaster, and limestone with steel earthworkssgallery.com). County and the area. The “Virginia Creeper” Baking Building in the heart of the Brooklyn Arts and aluminum introduced at times. Hours: by train series is particularly popular. Hours: District - enter through glass door under the appt only. Contact: 828/586-4813 or at (www. Grace Cathey Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Mon-Fri., 10am-5pm or by chance. Contact: building overhang, the gallery is at the end of collenekarcher.com). 136 Depot Street, inside and behind Walker 336/246-3401. the hallway Wilmington. Ongoing - The Gallery Service Station, Waynesville. Ongoing - Fea- at SALT Studio is Wilmington NC’s only fine art Valdese turing works in metal by Grace Cathey includ- Wilmington photography gallery. The gallery exhibits fine ing mirrors, lanps, and garden art. Demonstra- art photography by national, international, and tions on some weekends. Hours: Mon.-Thur., Downtown Wilmington. May 25, 6-9pm - local artists. The gallery strives to bring thought 7am-6pm & Fri.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: "Fourth Friday Gallery Nights," featuring a free provoking, aesthetic, photo-based works of art 828/456-8843 or at (www.gracecathey.com). monthly event where downtown galleries and to Wilmington. All of our exhibition openings studios open their doors to the public in an are on the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights each Ridge Runner Naturals, 33 N. Main Street, after-hours celebration of art and culture. The month as administered by The Arts Council Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring watercolor art walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibi- of Wilmington. SALT Studio is a photography scenes of the mountains, quiet meadows and tions of various artistic genres including oils, studio that offers high caliber, personalized whispering forest of Western North Carolina by acrylics, watercolors, pastels, metals, ceramics, photographic services with a unique edge to Jo Ridge Kelley. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am- mixed media and more. Maps are available at Wilmington. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm and 5:30pm. Contact: 828/456-3003 or at (www. all participating locations as well as the Visitors Sat., noon-5pm. Call prior to coming to make JoKelley.com). and Convention Center. For more info visit sure we are open and not on location shooting (www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com). a job. Contact: 910/367-5720 or at (http://Salt- Work by Tommy Stine Studio Thirty-Three, 33 Pigeon St., Waynes- StudioNC.com). Play It Again Records Building, 150 West ville. Ongoing - A unique jewelry studio and Acme Art Studios, 711 N. 5th Ave., downtown Main Street, Valdese. Window Gallery, gallery, featuring the works of national award Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by Al- Sheffield Art Studio and Gallery, 802-A N. Through May 1 - Featuring artwork by Chassta winning regional jewelers and full service studio lan Nance, Angela Rowe, Angie Sinclair, Anna 4th Street, Brooklyn Arts District, Wilmington. Atkins and Cathy Vaughan. Baton, NC’s Chas- offering fine handcrafted jewelry, custom design Kennedy, Chaz Manacsa, Dick Roberts, Dumay Ongoing - Featuring original oil and watercolor sta Atkins’ art work centers around family. MAY and restoration. Specializing in custom wedding Gorham, Fritzi Huber, Gary Breece, Grey Pas- paintings by Sarah Sheffield. Exhibits changing 4 - 29 - Featuring painting and photography by bands and one-of-a-kind designs as well as cal, Karen Crouch, Kristen Crouch, Marshall monthly. We stock my full line of mini gift bou- Tommy Stine. Stine enjoys painting in acrylic, rare and exotic gemstones. Hours: Tue.-Sat, Milton, MJ Cunningham,Nicolle Nicolle, Pam continued on Page 70 Table of Contents Carolina Arts, May 2018 - Page 69 NC Commercial Galleries continued from Page 69 tique paintings as well. The shop will soon carry & Sun. 1-6pm. Contact: 336/893-8839 or at prints and note cards in 2017. Hours: Fourth (ArtConnectionsontrade.com). Friday for the Wilmington Art Walk from 6-9pm or by appt. Contact: 919/815-2097 or e-mail at Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road, Winston- ([email protected]). Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by Marsha Thrift, Christine McCormick and Sharon 621N4Th Gallery, 621 North 4Th Street, Grubbs. Their work encompasses original Wilmington. Ongoing - The gallery is an artist- landscapes, figurative works and still life in a run gallery, studio and office space located in contemporary style of realism. Also offering the heart of downtown Wilmington’s Brooklyn an exhibit of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor neighborhood. The gallery location provides es- Portraits. The show is enhanced by a display tablished and emerging artists the opportunity of Chinese silk opera gowns. Hours: Fri.&Sat., to exhibit and sell their work in a professional 11am-5pm and Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 336/922- manner Hours: Mon.-Thur., 1-5pm & 4th Friday, 6909. 6-9pm or by appt. Contact: 910/763-2012 or at (http://621n4th.com/index.php). Delurk Gallery, 207 W 6th Street, Winston-Sa- lem. Ongoing - An artist run gallery, dedicated Spectrum Art & Jewelry, @ The Fourm, to the exposure and sale of current artists’ 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington. Ongo- work. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-8pm; Sun., noon- ing - Featuring works by over 100 regionally 6pm; & till 10pm on 1st Fri. Contact: 336/486- and nationally renowned artists in a variety of 3444 or at (www.delurkgallery.com). media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 910/256-2323 or at (www.spectrumartgallery. Earthbound Arts, 610 N. Trade St., Winston- com). Salem. Ongoing - Featuring an unique gallery showcasing the nature-related works of Gordon The Art Factory, 21 Surry Street, Wilmington. Jones and Lucy Duncan. Original designs Ongoing - W e are located in the warehouse in clay, copper, and stained glass as well as district on the edge of beautiful Historic Down- handcrafted herbal soaps, sterling and copper town Wilmington, North Carolina. In addition jewelry, block print cards, masks, wind chimes, to our retail galleries, the Art Factory Gallery garden art, clay beads, herbal teas, natural houses a number of studios for working artists incense, beeswax candles and much more. and a Wine Bar featuring distinctive Yadkin Val- Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 336/773- ley North Carolina wines, available by the glass 1043 or e-mail at ([email protected]). while you enjoy the galleries. Hours: call about hours. Contact: 910/399-3793 or visit (https:// Fiber Company, 600 N. Trade Street, Winston www.facebook.com/ArtFactoryGallery/). Salem. Ongoing - Fiber Company is a working studio and partnership of five women creating The ArtWorks, 200 Willard Street, Wilming- wearable art, home accessories and textile art ton. Ongoing - The ArtWorks is an art village located in the heart of the Downtown Art District. providing art studios, gallery space, and an With over 60 consignment artists, most local event venue; fostering a creative environ- artists, Fiber Company offers a wide range of ment for artists, educational opportunities, and gift items. Hours: Tue., 11am-3pm; Wed.-Fri., enhancement of the Wilmington community, 11am-5pm; Sat., 11am-3pm & by appt. Contact: through art. Our Mission is to enhance the 336/725-5277 or e-mail at (fibercompany@gmail. community, assist the artist, contribute to the com). revitalization of downtown Wilmington, to pre- serve Wilmington’s commercial landmarks, and Island Arts On Trade, 521 N. Liberty St., Ste. to increase the livelihood of local artists and 100, in the Artists On Liberty Building, across provide a place to create and display all types from the DADA Community Center, Winston- of art. Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am-3 Salem. Ongoing - Featuring visual and func- or by appt. Contact: 910/352-7077 or at (jim. tional artwork by gallery artist, Gary Campbell. [email protected]). Also, featuring other multicultural artists and mixed media artwork throughout the year. The Golden Gallery, @ The Cotton Exchange, Hours: Fri.-Sat., 1-5pm or by appt. Contact: 307 N. frint St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featur- 336/722-0510. ing works by John W. Golden and Mary Ellen Golden. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Patina, 217 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem.Ongo- Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 910/762-4651 or at ing - Featuring a unique shop with art by local (www.thegoldengallery.com). potters, craftspeople, and painters. Patina also carries unique clothing, gifts, home accessories Three Hounds Gallery, 29 S. Front St., Wilm- and gift baskets. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. ington. Ongoing - Featuring works by Wayne Contact: 336/725-6395 or e-mail at (patinas- McDowell, Jeff Chase, Dick Roberts, Shawn [email protected]). Best, Kristin Gibson, Fritzi Huber, Joanne Gei- sel, Christa Sylvester, Brian Evans, Mark Gor- Studio7/McNeely Gallery, 204 West 6th don, Rex Miller, and jewelry by Emily Parker. Street, NODA Arts District, Winston Salem. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11:30am-5:30pm; Fri. and Ongoing - Also featuring works by Priscilla Sat., 11:30am-7:30pm & Sun., noon-3pm. Thornton Williams. Hours: Thur.-Sat., noon-5- Contact: 910/815-3330 or at (www.threehound- pm. Contact: e-mail to ([email protected]). sgallery.com). The Other Half, 560 North Trade St., Winston Winston-Salem Area Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by Mary Ann Zotto, Chris Teague, Nic Bernard, Dodie Downtown Arts District, Sixth and Trade Campbell, Jack Dent, Celeste Chapman-Dent, streets, Winston-Salem. May 4, 7-10pm - Ron Propst, Jason Probstein, Kathy Townsend "DADA First Friday Gallery Hop," with special and Mike Cowan. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm artist demonstrations, art exhibits, and shops or by appt. Contact: 336/407-5494 or e-mail at and studios open evening hours. Events are ([email protected]). free and open to the public. Gallery Hops are funded and sponsored by the Downtown Art Village Smith Galleries/VSG Fine Arts, 119 District Association, a non profit organization, Reynolda Village, near Reynolda House Mu- and their supporting memberhship. Contact: seum of Art, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Ameri- 336/722-2345. can and European watercolors, oils, antique engravings and contemporary works by Gorg, ArtConnections Gallery, 629 N Trade Street, McKnight, Boulanger, Alvar, Nicole Monteran, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Four local artists’ Stephen White and other gallery artists. Na- working studios, shop, and gallery. Artists: Audrey tional and regional crafts are represented in the Lynge - colored pencil drawings, mixed media, fields of ceramic and glass. Hours: Mon.-Sat., and prints; Patty Pape - upcycled clothing, hand 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/723-3653. bound books, and calligraphy services; Anne Murray - fine art book binding, hand made paper, Winterfire Craft Gallery, 145 Stratford Road, and marbling; Melrose Buchanan - paintings, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by prints, collage, and drawings. Shop also sells Hank Goodman as well as hand-crafted jew- consignment artists’ hand painted silk scarves, elry, metal sculpture, hand-thrown pottery, art knitted shawls, cards, and hand crafted jewelry. glass, and calligraphy prints. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Anne Murray and Patty Pape offer classes/work- 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5- shops at the studio in book binding, marbling, pm. Contact: 336/748-0145. and collage. Hours: Thur., Fri., Sat., 11am-6pm, Carolina Arts is now on Twitter! Sign up to follow Tom’s Tweets, click below! twitter.com/carolinaarts Page 70 - Carolina Arts, May 2018 Table of Contents