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122 Laurens Street SW Aiken, SC 29801

803.641.9094 FALL 2021 Why support Aiken Center for the Arts

In 2020, Aiken Center for the Arts board of directors met to instructors. Our belief is that everyone in our community create a new three-year strategic plan. Driven by our renewed should have access to the arts. We are constantly seeking new mission statement “to inspire and educate by providing unique ways to inspire and educate. We offer financial assistance visual and performing arts experiences for all ages” the through scholarships to qualified children and adults. Your leadership pledged to make programming more inclusive and support could be used to assist with providing this opportunity accessible. This lens is applied to decisions that foster greater for everyone to participate regardless of financial ability. diversity and bring exhibits that support inclusive learning. Music instruction is Exhibitions in our main always popular and gallery set the tone each six enjoyed. Our Aiken Youth weeks with nine exhibitions Orchestra and ensemble annually. Partnering is comprised of students programming with the art representing multiple age has provided opportunities groups. This is a program to make the Galleries more where we frequently need synergistic. A portion of Aiken Youth Orchestra to rely on scholarship. Your your support will be used donation includes support for instruction and student assistance to ensure that diverse in our Strings program, which is offered throughout the year, artists and subject matter including 8 weeks of summer programming. Good Morning Art are represented. Support facilitates the exhibit design, execution and promotion, as well as assist staff in developing engagement programming. Another high priority area to benefit from support is the Good Morning Art program for our youngest friends. This is a no cost program designed to enrich young minds through art; having conversations and creative experiences will result in new discoveries and vocabulary. It is open to Aiken Head Start 4k students in one session and to the public in another session each exhibition. School tours bring Aiken County students into our space to experience current exhibitions.

Arts education is an Author Dr. Curry at Wagener-Salley High School area where the Arts Center engages a diverse Community Engagement is of paramount importance to the population and encourages ACA and we achieve this through multiple channels. Our goal varied interests. We offer of quality instruction in each classroom leads us to recruit one -time workshops, diverse teachers who are excited about reaching specific age weekly classes, and camps in groups. We believe the teacher sets the tone for the classroom. a variety of arts disciplines By investing in quality educators, we are creating a safe place taught by professional where all students are invited to participate. ACA partners Summer Art Camp Page 2 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 FALL 2021

with community groups and organizations to bring arts native, as she works with the Arts Center to create virtual programming to underserved groups at little or no cost. From movement and music programming for those with Alzheimer’s presenting artists and ideas both emerging and established and dementia. Ms. Brown engages participants via Zoom in our art exhibits hung every six weeks, to engaging Aiken using fundamental movements, conversation, singing, and County School students with a guest author sharing his music, stimulating both the body and the brain and providing a family’s empowering journey from 1830 to 1960 to enrich our rewarding and meaningful experience. All free to participants. students knowledge of African American history right here in Aiken County, to connecting local artists with community members through a range of art classes offered throughout the year; ACA believes in the power of the arts to bring together disparate groups for the well-being of the community.

Special Needs Art and Music Camp and Karen Brown connects with a resident of Westminster Memory Care via Zoom Workshops are open Without external funding, we to students would not be able to afford to offer from age these experiences to our community. 4 through The diversity in our arts and Art and Music Camp for Special Needs adult culture program enables us to be living with a place where residents of Aiken physical and or cognitive disabilities. In 2021-22 the ACA and the surrounding communities offered two weeks of summer camps for these students along from all backgrounds and interests with six workshops throughout the year, free to participants. have reason to be together. It has Franklin Delgado, teaching artist ACA strives to cultivate the talents of all area students who to do with providing ACCESS and supporting the cost of enter our classrooms. Making the Arts Center a place for all operations to provide low-cost or free programming. Access to happens when we create accessibility to arts programming and the creative process opens doors and opportunities for persons exhibitions. These programs would not happen without support. of all ages and economic positions to become involved. Your support provides the Aiken Center for the Arts the operational Joy in the Journey is an on-going creative and meaningful support it needs to provide quality instruction, to introduce the program that connects Aiken residents living with Alzheimer’s community to an expansive world provided by the arts, and to disease and dementia with a therapist who works with them to bring economic well-being through support of and investment create an original painting. These beautiful works of art are in the arts. then placed on display in the ACA galleries and made available for purchase. When in person sessions are not possible, we keep the spirit of our Joy in the Journey program alive with Karen Caroline Gwinn Brown, retired Dance Theater of Harlem dancer and Augusta Executive Director Donate at aikencenterforthearts.org Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 3 Coming this Fall: Horse Around Aiken

Discover some of Aiken’s amazing treasures through “Horse Around Aiken”! Aiken Center for the Arts is partnering Aiken’s equestrian history with our famous Horseplay horses in a project entitled “Horse Around Aiken.” It provides an interactive map and informative videos for all participants to navigate Aiken to learn about the Horseplay horses, the artists who created them, and to discover the historic sites where they are located. It addresses our mission by drawing local families and visitors to experience art at work through visiting life-size painted horses located at historically significant sites. Horse Around Aiken is a self-guided treasure hunt where people follow an interactive map housed on the Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA) website. Upon arrival at each site there will be a scannable QR code enabling visitors to watch a video of the history of the horse, the artist and the historic site. Visitors would begin and end their journey in downtown Aiken at Aiken Center for the Arts. Our mission is to inspire and educate by providing unique visual and performing arts experiences. We believe a treasure hunt that invites visitors to experience historic Aiken, to appreciate the artists’ talent, and to recognize our rich equestrian history meets that mission. Our famous Horseplay horses have been in the community since 2004 when they were created to raise funds for the ACA. They have become landmarks in the community and the stories of their creation have been lost. This project will breathe new life into the Horseplay horses and educate a new generation of followers. The Horseplay sites are well recognized and include the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, Hopelands Gardens, the Train Depot, the Amentum Center for Performing Arts, SRS Museum, and others. This is a well designed concept and provides a free and educational art experience for all ages. It creates an engaging website space, it pays homage to our area artists, it appreciates our historic roots and it brings guests to our galleries and classroom spaces in the Center. Throughout our 49-year history as a nonprofit community arts center we have searched for opportunities to celebrate the rich history of our unique city and to integrate stimulating and educational art experiences for residents and visitors to enjoy. We believe the Horse Around Aiken Treasure Hunt does exactly what we are seeking to offer. For those visitors that complete the interactive map adventure, they will be invited to collect a special take-away gift that is awaiting them at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Get ready this fall as we celebrate our local treasures through Horse Around Aiken! Available November 1 Map artwork by Nanette Langner

Angela Hale, freelance journalist, interviews Dr. Fowler, artist, for one of the “Horse Around Aiken” videos. Page 4 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 HAPPENINGS

Stories From a Big Chair This fall at Aiken Center for the Arts, we will be telling stories from a big chair…and About you are invited. Join us as we share perspectives, build points of connection, and reoccuring unearth the wisdom and inspiration amongst us. Each evening, storytelling will be accompanied by wine paired with the theme of the evening as host Gary Finnan events guides us through an evening of storytelling. Wine courtesy of Solovino. SFBC is a perfect fit for all people who are excited to engage with the power and craft of storytelling. OUR stories are true as remembered by the storyteller and always told live from the BIG CHAIR… “SFBC reminds me how fascinating, brave, complex, and fragile we are. We have so much in common, yet every sit-in is unique” says Gary Finnan. In a supportive space where people can listen and be heard …the voice of human experience guides the evening. Where will it take us? Limited seating, reserve your chair for $20.

Exhibition Openings New exhibitions are featured approximately every 6 weeks and openings are free to the public. Our Main Gallery features local and regional artists. The Aiken Artist Guild Gallery highlights artists in our local guild. Our upstairs exhibition space, Brooks Gallery {upstairs}, is dedicated for community engagement and features art that informs and shares ideas from our community. Mark your calendar and join us for these openings!

September Exhibition Opening - Sept 9, 6:00-8:00pm Main Gallery | “Bird Bear Frog Dog” Marius Valdes Brooks Gallery {upstairs} | SNAP! SRS Aiken Artist Guild Gallery | Brooks Brown, Elizabeth 9 Shirey

Exhibition runs Sept 9 - Oct 15 “Bird Bear Frog Dog” Marius Valdes Aiken Center for the Arts will showcase a playful and engaging exhibition, “Bird Bear Frog Dog”, featuring the signature character-based artwork of Marius Valdes in addition to digital illustrations from his new children’s book, “Bird Break.” Uniquely interwoven, Valdes’ artwork and illustration will offer us a window into his creative process of “writing with pictures,” and demonstrate the power of communicating through written word and visual arts together. As we will see in this exhibit, Valdes’ new book “Bird Break” enables children and adults alike to explore the ideas of social anxiety and introversion. We’re excited to join the conversation. Artist and author Marius Valdes is an Associate Professor in studio art concentrating on design and illustration at The University of South Carolina. He has been recognized by design publications such as HOW, Print, Communication Arts, Creative Quarterly, STEP, and industry competitions including American Illustration, AIGA InShow, AIGA SEED Awards, and The South Carolina Advertising Federation Addy Awards and his work has been featured in several books about contemporary graphic design and illustration. In 2017, Valdes completed a one year residency as the first visual Artist in Residence at the award-winning and innovative Richland Library in Columbia, SC. Aiken Center for the Arts is delighted to welcome Valdes and his work, on display in the main gallery from September 9th to October 15th. With this exhibition, the Arts Center celebrates the written word and visual arts together, as well as the good that comes from curious, creative play. So, fly…walk…hop on over to the gallery opening reception for “Bird Bear Frog Dog” on September 9th from 6-8pm for an evening of imaginative art, creativity, and conversations. Books will be available for sale and Marius will be available to sign your copy at the opening.

SNAP! SRS in Brooks Gallery {upstairs}. The Snap SRS photographic exhibit originated in 2019 from a Savannah River Site Compelling Place to Work initiative. All Site personnel had the opportunity to submit their original artwork in four categories: SRS Scenery, Science as Art, Nuclear Knowledge and Local Scenery. A panel of judges reviewed the submissions anonymously and selected images for display in prominent locations across SRS. These photographs are celebrated and on display in the Brooks Gallery.

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September Fall Classes Begin. Details on page 10 13 Book Release and Tasting Tuesday, Sept 14, Drop in between 11am-2pm FREE, RSVP Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan will be celebrating her newest 14 cookbook, Southern Sugar, with a kickoff event at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The event will include a chance for participants to try delicious new recipes, purchase copies, and meet the author for a book signing. Join us in our main gallery. All welcome.

Stories From a Big Chair “Be Prepared to Stop” Thursday, Sept 16, 6:00-8:00pm $20 16495

“Be Prepared to Stop” This evening revolves around the simple and authentic 16 threads of life. Take a deep breath and settle in to something simple, where we may find so much more. SFBC host and local author, Gary Finnan, will take the first turn in the big chair to start off our conversation. Storytellers for the evening include: Gary Finnan, award-winning inspirational author, designer, entrepreneur, and creative expression mentor. Julie Robins, local natural horseman, author and founder of Aiken Horsemanship Academy Noble Diller, artist. Upon retirement Noble has returned to his art as a resident artist at Aiken Center for the Arts. We know him as Noble 2.0. Rev. Doug Slaughter, D.M., Speaker, leadership expert and Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church and a champion for positive community efforts that help improve the quality of life for others Laura Russo, SNAP! photographer and SRNS media specialist Enjoy storytelling accompanied by wine paired with the theme of the evening.

Creative Expression Through Writing with Gary Finnan Details on page 10 16-18 Thursday, Sept 16, 12-2pm | Friday, Sept 17, 12-2pm | Saturday eve bonfire $150 16499

Lecture: Calling the Fleeting Breath by Dr. Michael Fowler Tuesday, Sept 28, 6-7pm FREE, RSVP Brown Pavilion

Dr. Fowler will lecture on his newly published book, Calling the Fleeting Breath. Come share in the experience of viewing Abraham Lincoln’s fascinating 28 character through the lens of artwork and artifacts from his time to our own... Michael Fowler, Professor of Design and holder of the Mary Durban Toole Chair in Art, teaches fine art and graphic design at the University of South Carolina Aiken. He served previously as instructor of design and the fine arts in both liberal arts and professional design colleges in Nebraska and Tennessee. Fowler actively exhibits in regional and national shows, his landscape paintings residing in public and private collections nationally. Fowler has two daughters and lives with his wife Kathryn in North Augusta, South Carolina.

Page 6 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 HAPPENINGS

October A Literal Blast! An Only Child And Her Sister with Casey Maxwell Clair Details on page 11 Tuesday Oct 5 & 12, 7:00-8:00pm $15 16500

This Hollywood author is coming to Aiken. You will want to read her book and get to 5 & 12 know Casey Maxwell Clair through this Literal Blast! before she arrives in town to con- duct a Memoir Writing Workshop Oct 29-31.

Casey’s tale of a truly bizarre Hollywood life is both unique as well as universal. Descrip- tive scenes of pain and neglect live side by side with moments of humor, humility and triumph. How did she beat the odds…when her sister did not?

Exhibition Opening - Oct 21, 6:00-8:00pm Main Gallery | “Dogs Interrupted” Heather LaHaise 21 Brooks Gallery {upstairs} | Hollywood Secrets Aiken Artist Guild Gallery | Pamela Moore, Madelene Sherman

Exhibition runs Oct 21 - Dec 3

“Dogs Interrupted” Heather LaHaise Born in New York, Heather LaHaise moved to South Carolina at the age of 8. Heather is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Studio Art. She moved back to New York upon college graduation and took art classes at Pratt Manhattan while living at the 92nd Street Y. The urban land- scape influenced her work and she noticed how dogs were often a part of city life. Her compositions soon began to combine abstraction and realism. Layers of color and graphic spaces with dripping paint would become the backdrop for her dogs. Still, she strives to transcend the singular category of dog art. Everyday objects, modern art and design also inspire her work. Heather currently has a piece available at Crate & Barrel online and in stores. Her work has been featured in The NY Post, HGTV, Apartment Therapy, Bark Magazine and Modern Dog.

Hollywood Secrets Aiken Resident, Jacqueline Osborn curates the Hollywood Secrets Exhibition from the memorabilia of Casey Maxwell Clair and Christopher Beaumont’s families. As kids growing up in Hollywood, Casey and Chris knew their lives were different than the other kids. Sometimes in a good way—visiting a movie set, going to famous people’s homes, getting an inside look at the “magic” of Hollywood. At other times, their lives were tragic and sad and all the glamour of Tinsel Town couldn’t make it right again. Each had their own path to take before they met as adults and as they say, “are still living happily ever after!” Casey’s mother, Eve Whitney was a pin-up Vargas model and a starlet under contract at MGM while her father, Eddie Maxwell Cherkose was a debonair and successful comedy writer and songwriter for stage, tv and the big screen. How does a kid (and her sister) fit into that scene? It’s an incredible journey which sent Casey see-sawing between glamorous parties of Hollywood’s elite and nights spent sleeping in a carport in the rain. Her best-selling memoir An Only Child and Her Sister –A True Hollywood Memoir of Two Little Girls Lost and One Found has been on the top ten of Kindle autobiographies for over a year. Chris grew up around the legendary writers who created The Twilight Zone…Bradbury, Serling, Matheson and Charles Beaumont, his father. When Chris’s father was only 38, he died with early onset Alzheimer’s and shortly thereafter Chris’s mother lost her battle with cancer. So, at age 19 Chris took over as the sole “parent” to his three younger siblings. Again, a story so tragic and triumphant that it was turned into two separate Movies of the Week on ABC and NBC. Movie Stars. Glamour. Magic. Welcome to Hollywood--back in the day…When pretense was honed to Perfection, And a different Reality lived behind the Façade. Yes, long before the tell-all of today… Hollywood had its Secrets.

Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 7 HAPPENINGS October Stories From a Big Chair “Reinventing” Thursday, Oct 28, 6:00-8:00pm $20 16496

“Reinventing” This evening is dedicated to “Reinventing,” where new tricks are for dogs of any age. This session runs concurrent with the work of our exhibiting artist Heather LaHaise in the main gallery exhibition “Dogs Interrupted” and “Hollywood 28 Secrets” in Brooks Gallery {upstairs}. Hosted by Gary Finnan. Storytellers for the evening include: Heather LaHaise, artist and dog rescue advocate. Casey Maxwell Clair and Christoper Beaumont husband and wife writing team-- authors of books, plays, tv sit-coms, dramas and feature-length films. Cynthia English, CEO and founder of Global Scribes, a nonprofit organization which fosters global unity by connecting youth to build cultural understanding and worldwide community through the beauty and the power of the written word and creative expression. Christopher Emanuel, Father Practitioner at Sky Is The Limit Foundation, which is a non-profit dedicated to educating, empowering and equipping willing Fathers, Families and professionals on non maternal paternity, parental rights, and adoption in relation to the Responsible Father Registry to combat adoption trafficking and promote ethical adoption practices.

A Memoir Writing Workshop with Casey Maxwell Clair & Christopher Beaumont Details on page 11 29-31 Friday, Oct 29 from 12-2pm | Saturday, Oct 30 from 12-2pm | Sunday, Oct 31 TBD $125 16498

November Lecture: 100 Things to Do in Augusta Before You Die by Dr. Tom Mack Tuesday, Nov 9, 6-7pm FREE, RSVP The one-hour talk will feature highlights from the new book published by Reedy Press, including first-hand tips on dining, entertainment, recreation, cultural activities, and shopping, all from an author who has spent over thirty years writing about the Central Savannah River Area in his popular “Arts and Humanities” column in The Aiken Standard. A book signing will follow the presentation. Book summary: Augusta keeps reinventing itself: Indian trading post, largest inland cotton market in America, would-be winter 9 resort, and hub for the health sciences and cybersecurity services. Over the years, each transformation has left its mark on the city, making it a dynamic place to live and a colorful place to visit. Consider 100 Things to Do in Augusta Before You Die as a handy guide for those who already think that they know the city well and for those who are planning a short visit. Get insider tips on where to dine and how to make the most of your restaurant experiences. Discover the most vibrant entertainment venues, and the most distinctive shops. Explore the city’s recreational opportunities on land and on the water. Dig into Augusta’s remarkable past, from the American Revolution and through the Civil War to the high-tech era, and learn more about its singular personalities. December

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Aiken Youth Orchestra Concert Monday, Dec 6, 7pm Free

Page 8 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 HAPPENINGS December Exhibition Opening - Dec 9, 6:00-8:00pm Main Gallery | Athens Metal Arts Guild and Metal Arts Guild of Georgia Brooks Gallery {upstairs} | Wagener-Salley HS (Dec) 9 East Aiken School of the Arts (Jan) Aiken Artist Guild Gallery | Luiza Somodi, Betty Austin

Exhibition runs Dec 9, 2021 - Jan 21, 2022 This exhibition highlihgts a group of exceptional artists from two of Georgia’s metal arts guilds. Bringing the art of metal smithing and jewelry making to our Main Gallery is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Georgia. It is a diverse organization of professional metalsmiths, jewelry designers, instructors, hobbyists, suppliers, gallery owners, and those who support the fine art of metalsmithing.

Athens Metal Arts Guild (AMAG) formed in 2013. The goal of the guild is to provide education, promote public awareness and develop interest in the metal arts through activities related to metalsmithing and jewelry making.

Wagener-Salley High School Brooks Gallery {upstairs} East Aiken School of the Arts Brooks Gallery {upstairs}

Connecting community members with what is being created in our schools. Wagener-Salley High School art students will be exhibiting in December and East Aiken School of the Arts will be on display in January.

Athens Metal Arts Guild Workshop Details on page 14 16 Thursday, Dec 16, 2:00-3:15pm $20 16564

Stories From a Big Chair “Emerging” Thursday, Dec 16, 6:00-8:00pm $20 16497

“Emerging” This night focuses on forging and the craft of building our lives from the 16 heat of change. In sync, metalwork from the Athens Metal Arts Guild as well as the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will be on exhibition in the main gallery, stimulating our creative engagement with what it truly means to forge from flame. Hosted by Gary Finnan. Storytellers for the evening include: Mary Sopko and Tom Keran, artists of the Athens Metal Arts Guild. Tom and Mary met in 1976 near Washington D.C. in the living room of a great friend, Registered Clown and notable physician. Outside, a private art exhibition was taking place which included some of Tom’s photographic prints of his extended family. The prints caught Mary’s eye and for the next 40 years they worked together throughout their professional careers and as artists in printmaking, bookbinding and leather, metal fabrication, stone cutting, beading, and music. Karen Brown retired Dance Theatre of Harlem ballerina and Augusta native. Currently an Assistant Professor of Ballet at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory, Karen Brown also has experience as a professional ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and a teaching and directing career that spans the globe. Gary Finnan, award-winning inspirational author, designer, entrepreneur, and creative expression mentor. Mystery Speaker, TBA

Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 9 FALL SCHEDULE WRITING WORKSHOPS Creative Expression Through Writing: with Gary Finnan

Taking the Time to Smell the Daisies - Join Gary Finnan for explorations of your own creative expressions through writing. Gary shares his book Hector At Ground Level and Beyond as an example of his writing journey and “living in your element where the grass is greenest”.

Thursday, Sept 16 The first day is a walk through of the book Hector at Ground Level and Beyond. This book is about being present to the wonders that exist around us, discovering all we fail to see when we spend so much of our lives chasing bigger, better, faster, and more. The first day will last approximately 2 hours with thought provoking questions and discussions. The day concludes with workbook exercises for the participant in preparation for day two.

Friday, Sept 17 The second day we will explore personal responses to the workbook with writing exercises and prompts. Using the power of simple words, craft your own expressions and experience the vulnerability of sharing them with others.

Our intent is to set a love of writing and to ultimately put together a limited anthology of the Session 1 attendees work during and after the workshop. Sept 13

Session 2 Oct 18 Join us!

Thursday, Sept 16, 12:00-2:00pm Workshops offered September through December on the posted dates. Friday, Sept 17, 12:00-2:00pm

Register at Aiken Center for the Arts Saturday evening bonfire or online registration is available $150 (book included in price) aikencenterforthearts.org 16499

In our continued efforts for safety, ACA is practicing the following:

Individual tables spaced at least 3 feet apart.

Tables will be covered with new paper each GARY FINNAN is an award-winning inspirational author, designer, entrepreneur, and creative expression mentor. He is a sought-after presenter with a powerful yet down to earth, story-driven, time a new student uses the space. and humorous style. He has an ability to not only inform and inspire, but leave participants with tangible, actionable ideas, strategies and practices proven to make a difference in both work and Restrooms and commonly touched items are life. Gary’s first book, Hector at Ground Level and his various online and interactive programs provide a rich platform for teachable moments with different age groups and levels of creative ex- routinely cleaned/sanitized daily. pression. He utilizes a depth of experience gained in Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States to bring a fresh global perspective. Gary has taught at Sonoma State University Wine Institute We will be monitoring CDC and state and has co-hosted retreats in the US and Europe. Born in Scotland, and raised in Zimbabwe and guidelines to determine best practices as we South Africa, Gary splits his time between Sonoma County California and Aiken South Carolina with his wife Eva and two daughters. approach Fall Classes and Workshops.

Page 10 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 VISITING HOLLYWOOD AUTHORS AND SCREENWRITERS A Literal Blast! Memoir Writing Workshop with Casey Maxwell Clair and Christopher Beaumont

Almost everyone has a good story to tell…but how do you begin to tell it? Over the course of this workshop you will learn from the life experience of entertaining and engaging, Casey and Chris, “always part- ners in life…sometimes on the page.”

This husband and wife writing team-- authors of books, plays, tv sit-coms, dramas and feature-length films are here to give you the tools you need to put your story into words and build a literary work, memory by memory. The idea of writing a memoir may sound Friday, Oct 29, 12:00-2:00pm Day One A Literal Blast! is live from Los Angeles daunting, but often starting is the hardest with Casey Maxwell Clair part. In a relaxed and intimate setting take Saturday, Oct 30,12:00-2:00pm Day Two the best-selling author of your seat and enter the world of writing. Sunday, Oct 31 TBD one-on-one sessions $125 16498 An Only Child And Her Sister CASEY MAXWELL CLAIR has worked in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. She A True Hollywood Memoir of Two Little Girls began her career designing major motion picture campaigns and subsequently served as the Lost and One Found. Two sisters born to the Director of Advertising for Warner Bros. and ABC Motion Pictures, as well as Vice President of same parents but treated so differently; one Advertising and Promotion for CBS Television Network. After that, she spent the next decade ended up pregnant and married at thirteen. as a successful comedy writer and television producer, working on sit-coms such as “Fresh The other didn’t fare so well. Prince of Bel-Air” and “Step by Step” as well as many others. Ms. Clair authored the well received “Still Single: Are You Making Yourself Unavailable When You Don’t Want to Be? What A Literal Blast! invites you to hear how Ca- to Do About It” (St. Martin’s Press), a book on relationships in which she explored her own sey’s incredible journey sent her see-sawing penchant for choosing unavailable men. She examined ways in which to change this behavior between glamorous parties at the homes of and promptly met an available man with whom she fell in love; they have now been married for Hollywood’s elite, and nights spent sleeping in a carport in the rain. seventeen years. Clair and her husband, producer and screenwriter Christopher Beaumont, have taught classes and given seminars on writing at UCLA, as well as in several cities around Casey’s tale of a truly bizarre Hollywood life is the world. They live in Los Angeles surrounded by their beloved, blended family, and are both unique as well as universal. Descriptive currently at work on a new feature screenplay. scenes of pain and neglect live side by side with moments of humor, humility and triumph. CHRISTOPHER BEAUMONT, actor, writer and producer, grew up around the legendary How did she beat the odds…when her sister writers who created the iconic show, The Twilight Zone. His father, Charles Beaumont, wrote did not? twenty-two episodes of Twilight Zone, as well as numerous films, short stories and novels. Chris lost his father when he was seventeen years old to a rare strain of Alzheimer’s Disease From the comfort of your own home join in at the age of thirty-eight. Three years after that, his mother lost her battle with Cancer. Chris the conversation. In a Zoom format, you’ll became an actor for the worst reason in the world; for the money. But he had two younger connect with Casey for 2 different sessions. sisters and a younger brother to raise and he needed an income. Luckily it worked out, and The first week you’ll get to know her, why she wrote the book and what the book is about. for the next ten years, he paid the bills with acting jobs on “The Brady Bunch,” “Streets of San The second week, after reading the book Francisco,” “Room 222” as well as many others. This period of Christopher’s life was even you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the turned into two separate Movies of the Week on ABC and NBC. After that, Chris gave up acting story and ask questions. to pursue writing full time and has written over sixty hours of television, mostly in the one-hour form. He worked as writer/producer on several television series, including “Fame”, “Bridges to Tuesday Oct 5 & 12 $15 Cross”, “Highway to Heaven”, and many others. He recently wrote a feature film script about 7:00-8:00pm 16500 his father, entitled “Run From the Hunter,” which has been optioned by producer Don Murphy of Angry Films. Christopher has written several pilots and television movies for all three networks. Book (sold separately) He has also teamed up with his screenwriter wife, Casey Maxwell Clair, to develop several An Only Child and Her Sister $12 feature film and TV pilot scripts. 16581 Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 11 DRAWING ACRYLIC Beginning Boyd Pond Acrylics Sharon Taylor Aidan Cooke Padgett A great class for Follow Sharon those wanting to step-by-step in learn the fundamental creating beau- techniques used in tiful, traditional painting with acrylics. style landscapes No drawing or inspired by scenes painting experience in Aiken County. is necessary. Supplies included. Skill level: Techniques in All. painting sky, trees, Mondays, 2:00-4:00pm...... $80 grasses, water Urban Sketching and reflections will be emphasized as well as Marissa Evans Session 1 16504 mixing color and brushwork to achieve these Urban sketching is the act of drawing while Session 2 16505 lovely romantic style paintings. No experience on location in areas you live in or travel to. It necessary. Supplies included. has become a popular art form recently and Saturday, Oct 16 ...... $65 is a relaxing way to capture the world around you. In this class, you’ll venture outside 10:00am-1:00pm 16507 of the art center with a few basic supplies while learning how to document what you Seasonal Painting-To- see in a fast and fun way. Basic drawing and Christmas Card Workshop watercolor skills are encouraged for this class Sharon Supply list at ACA front desk or online. Taylor Wednesdays, Session 1 Padgett 2:00-4:00pm 16501 Always a New Students...... $70 popular Returning Students...... $50 class, fol- low along Mead Avenue Morning step-by- Beginning Drawing step in Nanette Langner Sharon Taylor Padgett Follow Sharon step-by-step in creating creating This class teaches your artistic mind what it this local winter scene. Then, at the end of needs to draw successfully and effectively. beautiful, traditional style landscapes inspired by scenes in Aiken County. In Mead Avenue the class, your painting will be photographed We will start with the basics: Learn a value and the image sent to a local printer to create study, shading, one point perspective, Morning, techniques in painting sky, trees, grasses, and paths will be emphasized as well your own Christmas Cards that you can order. measuring and using a grid. Supplies Early registration is encouraged. Supplies included. as mixing color combinations and brushwork.. Students will complete an 11”x14” acrylic included. Wednesdays, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10. . . .$70 painting. No experience necessary. Supplies Saturday, Nov 20...... $65 10:00am-12:00pm 16502 included. 10:00am-1:00pm 16508 Saturday, Sept 18...... $65 Charcoal 10:00am-1:00pm 16506 and Graphite Workshop Franklin PASTEL Delgado Explore fundamental Pastel Painting: Fox Pastel Painting: Winter Scene drawing techniques with graphite and Nanette Langner Nanette Langner charcoal powder on paper. Participants Introduction to working in soft pastels Learn Introduction to working in soft pastels Create will draw a realistic large-scale eye detail. how to use soft pastels on Pastelbord while a winter scene while learning how to use soft Students will be led to identify variations of painting a fox in this workshop. Skill level: All. pastels on Pastelbord. Skill level: All. Bring a value and texture in the image. All supplies Bring a lunch. (30 min break) lunch. (30 min break) included. Saturday, Oct 9 ...... $70 Saturday, Dec 4...... $70 Saturday, Sept 25...... $100 10:00am-4:00pm 16509 10:00am-4:00pm 16510 10:00am-1:00pm 16503

Page 12 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 ROBERT CAMPBELL

Artist Robert Campbell has been drawing rhinos Oil Painting: Animals since he learned to hold a crayon. Robert Campbell Originally from Florida, he has lived in the Aiken, Learn to paint animals in oil. Each class will SC area since high school. Robert started include practice exercises and guidance as college at the USC-A, with the intent to pursue Robert breaks down the steps to create an a business degree. There he met art professor, animal painting. Follow along with step-by Al Beyer, whom he credits with changing the step instructions to build confidence. Final trajectory of his career. classes focus on your animal of choice. Some knowledge of oils is recommended. With the portfolio he built in college and an Supply list at ACA Front Desk or online. unbridled enthusiasm for the natural world and Wednesdays 2-4pm...... $80 art, Robert started designing for conservation organizations that would take his art all over the Session 1 16511 world. His passion for animals and conservation Session 2 16512 has led Robert to work with and for National Geographic, the Audubon Society, the National and the Bronx Zoo, the Smithsonian and the Charcoal Drawing WWF among others. Robert Campbell Robert has settled back in Aiken and hopes to Learn to draw fruit, plants and traditional still share his love of art through classes at Aiken life drawings. Develop strategies to create a Center for the Arts this fall. drawing and learn how to manipulate charcoal and pencil. Students will learn techniques with perspective, composition and value. Group lectures will be included in each class along with individual instruction. All experience levels welcome. Supply list at ACA Front Desk or online. Thursdays, 6-8pm...... $80 Session 2 16514

CLAY Pottery Pottery Guided Studio Traditional Garden Face Wheel Madeline Fox Madeline Fox Madeline Pottery Guided Studio is for those students Creating Garden Faces has been popular the who already have the skills with clay using last few semesters at the arts center. Join us Fox (Tues) handbuilding techniques or the pottery this fall as we create a traditional garden face. John wheel. Independently, students work on Work in terra cotta clay using handbuilding Gordon projects of their own choice; there are no techniques. Supplies included. Skill level: All. (Thurs) instructional lessons. An instructor is on hand Saturday, Oct 9 ...... $80 For the for assistance. Students purchase clay from 10:00am-1:00pm 16518 beginning the ACA front desk. Tools and other supplies student included. Level: Intermediate; for those who or those have previously taken handbuilding or pottery Handbuilt Pottery Class wanting to continue to improve their skills. wheel classes at ACA; or those who have Madeline Fox Learn basics: preparing clay, centering, experience with approval by instructor. Open to students who are beginning or to throwing forms, trimming, handles, etc. All Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm . . . . $80 +clay those wanting to continue with instructional materials & tools included. Level: All. Session 1 16517 handbuilding. Make a serving bowl with slab and coils using sgraffito technique to make the Tuesdays 2:00-4:00pm ...... $140 design. Supplies included. Session 1 . 16515 Wednesdays, Sept 15, 22 29, Oct 6. .$140 Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm ...... $140 10:00am-12:00pm 16519 Session 2 . 16516

Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 13 WATERCOLOR OIL COLOR Oils for Beginners Amy Ness The fundamental concepts used in painting with oils will be introduced in this class. Learn while painting from various still life setups. No previous experience with oils needed, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk or online. Skill level: Beginning. Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm...... $80 Session 1 16561 Beginning Watercolors Session 2 16562 Nanette Langner Beginning and intermediate level students explore the techniques and skills used to paint with watercolors. Supplies included.*If you attended this class before and would like to come, there will be different pictures to paint. Bring a lunch. (30 min break) Saturday, Sept 18...... $ 7 0 10:00am-4:00pm 16521 Mix and Match: Getting the Watercolor Special Topics Oil Painting Essentials Colors you want in Oils Franklin Delgado Sally Donovan In this workshop, the core elements of suc- When you paint, do you wonder how to cessful oil painting will be explored. Students replicate a color you see? Broaden your will explore key factors in getting still life color knowledge through experiential paintings to come to life. Factors such as how exercises. Through hands on mixing you to create drama, how to create depth, how to will increase awareness of color. Learn how make the paint dynamic, how to give vibrancy to conquer stumbling blocks and boost your to the light, and other critical issues will be level of confidence. And have fun while doing taught through still life painting. Mastering it! Some painting experience is encouraged. core principles and learning oil painting es- Supply list at ACA Front Desk or online. sentials expands the painter’s options. Supply Wednesdays, Oct 20,27, Nov 3. . . . $80 Nanette Langner list at ACA front desk or online. Skill Level: These classes are Beginner-Advanced. 10:00am-12:00pm 16530 designed to continue Saturdays, Oct 23 & 30 ...... $120 watercolor education. Each three week 10:00am-1:00pm 16563 Color course is different Theory and independent from PRINTMAKING Nanette each other. This fall, Langner we will explore the Color themes of landscapes, Holiday theory is animals, and florals. Cards an exciting In each three week Aidan Cooke concept course you will create Make your that can three 5 x 7 paintings. Supplies included. own holiday be easy to Wind, Wood and Wrought Iron cards to send understand to friends & when Tuesdays, Sept 14,21, Oct 5 . . . . $ 7 0 family. Create starting with the basics. Students will 10:00am-12:00pm 16522 your own print create 3 paintings, along with some theory by carving on exercises, both in watercolors and acrylics Autumn Colors block linoleum. while learning about the color wheel, color Tuesdays, Oct 26, Nov 2,9 . . . . . $ 7 0 Bring your harmony, and how colors are used. Supplies 10:00am-12:00pm 16523 own idea or included. use ideas Saturday, Oct 23 ...... $75 Winter’s Silent Night provided. 12 blank cards & envelopes 10:00am-4:00pm 16529 provided. Skill level: All . Tuesdays, Nov 30, Dec 7,14 . . . . .$ 7 0 Saturday, Nov 20...... $70 10:00am-12:00pm 16524 10:00am-1:00pm 16531 Page 14 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 TEXTILES POURING Weave a Wallhanging Makenzye Barfield Are you interested in weaving but don’t know where to start? Try this beginner friendly introduction class! Weave a wall Needle Felting hanging, learn Marissa Evans the basics and explore the possibilities of a Pouring: Resin and Acrylic Learn the basic traditional art form. Materials provided. Gisela Sirrenberg techniques of needle Wednesdays Oct 20,27, Nov 3. . . . $70 This five week class will introduce you to the felting while working 2:00-4:00pm 16538 world of pouring: both acrylic pour and resin with wool roving. In pour. You’ll start with acrylic pours, learning a a very short time 3-D Needle variety of techniques each week. Resin will you will get amazing be introduced mid way through the course. results. Felting is easy, Felting: Learn Learn how to use it as a clear protective fun and relaxing. All the Basics! coating, how to mix it with paint to create skill levels. Supplies included. Bring a Marie Thomasson a resin pour and how to incorporate three- lunch. (30 min break) Make a felted dimensional objects into your designs. No snowman in experience necessary. Skill level: All. Max 6 South Boundary this introductory Saturday, Oct 9 ...... $70 students. workshop. Learn Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm...... $175 10:00am-3:00pm 16534 the basics to 3-D engineering, how Session 2 16540 Pansies to use different Saturday, Nov 13 ...... $70 needles and how to work-in details. Get tips Resin 10:00am-2:00pm 16535 and advice to prevent common mistakes made when beginning in this medium. All Pouring supplies provided. No experience necessary. Gisela Yarn Supplies included. Sirrenberg Spinning Saturday, Oct 23 ...... $70 Learn to use resin Workshop 10:00am-1:00pm 16537 with acrylic paint to create two Don Mosser You can create beautiful pieces of art that have a stunning your own yarn glossy surface. Incorporate stones and using the humble ALCOHOL INK crystals to embed a textural element. All drop spindle. The supplies included but bringing your choice drop spindle is a Alcohol of acrylic paint colors is recommended. No simple and very Ink experience necessary. Skill level: All. Max 6 portable tool used students. to turn animal and Nanette Langner Saturday, Nov 13...... $105 plant fibers into 10:00am-12:00pm 16541 yarns for knitting, crochet, weaving and other Learn how fiber arts. Spindling (spinning with a drop to paint with spindle) has also been described as having a alcohol inks, Acrylic Pour: unique calming or meditative effect by those using your who engage in this time honored practice. new skills to Horse Students will learn all of the essential skills paint two tiles. Gisela Sirrenberg required to produce a multi-ply yarn spun No previous Learn how to create from wool fiber using a drop spindle. Essential drawing or a horse silhouette skills include: attaching fiber to the spindle, painting with a colorful mane drafting and spinning fiber, winding and experience required. Supplies included. Skill created by acrylic winding off single-ply yarn, and plying the level: Beginning. pour techniques. A supply list is available at singles yarn to make a multi-plied yarn. Saturday, Nov 6...... $70 the ACA front desk or online. Skill level: Beg+ Saturday, Nov 6...... $70 10:00am-1:00pm 16539 - Intermediate 10:00am-2:00pm 16536 Saturday, Oct 16 ...... $70 10:00am-12:00pm 16542 Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 15 ENCAUSTICS WREATH MAKING ORCHESTRA Fresh Aiken Center for the Arts Wreath Orchestras Making The orchestras are for a variety of ages - from Maggie youth to those young at heart! Rasmussen Join the owner Angela Shaw of Cloudberry Ensemble provides an opportunity for those and Willow who have never been in a group to play, Floral Design rehearse and perform with other musicians. to inspire your creativity and Adam DePreist come make a Aiken Youth Orchestra continues the beautiful fresh orchestral education as the musician bespoke wreath. Use lots of fresh greens advances in skill. such as eucalyptus, Carolina sapphire, olive, Intro to Encaustics magnolia, cedar, cypress, juniper, ferns, kale, This program is open to students of all ages. Linda Honeycutt succulents mixed with fresh and dried flow- All ensemble and orchestra students should Learn the history and techniques of the ers, berries, cones, branches and gorgeous have some form of regular instruction on their ancient process of encaustics, which means ribbons. Come and enjoy delicious snacks, instrument, be that a class at school, private “to burn in”. Paint using molten beeswax, learn basic floral design and have fun! Sup- lessons or lessons through Aiken Center for pigments and a heat gun or blowtorch. Create plies included. the Arts. Approximately one year of music a couple pieces of art on wood. All supplies Friday, Dec 10 ...... $75 experience is needed prior to auditioning. provided but list of optional items is available 6:00-9:00pm at ACA Front Desk or online. No experience Our Fall Semester begins Aug 23, 2021. necessary. Saturday, Dec 11...... $75 Please contact our program director, Tracy Saturday, Nov 6...... $90 10:00am-1:00pm Seconi, at Aiken Center for the Arts 803- 2:00-5:00pm 16532 641-9094 to learn more. Scholarships are 10:00am-1:00pm 16533 available.

Mondays, Aug - Dec $110

STUDIO ATHENS METAL GUILD Ensemble 6:00-7:00pm 16543

Open Studio Aiken Youth Orchestra 7:00-8:30pm 16544 Dorothy Johnson Dedicated studio time & space for students to work on oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and ABOUT Founded in 2002 as a home for colored pencil projects of their own choice. string players in Aiken County, the Aiken An instructor is on hand for assistance, Youth Orchestra has grown from an eight but there is no prepared lesson. Student member chamber group to two orchestral provides supplies for their projects. Skill groups. Today, the orchestras provide level: Intermediate to Advanced. young and “young at heart” string players the opportunity to participate in a quality Mondays, 10:30am -12:30pm orchestral experience in Aiken. Sept (meets 3 times). 16525. . . . .$30 Oct (meets 4 times) 16526. . . . .$40 Nov (meets 5 times) 16527. . . . .$50 Copper Holiday Ornament Join visiting artist, Barbara Mann and other Dec (meets 4 times). 16528. . . . .$40 members from the Athens Metal Arts Guild as they teach students how to make a copper holiday ornament. Using thin, circular sheets of copper, students will learn the art of chasing and repousse. Great for both adults and children. No experience necessary. Supplies included. Thursday, Dec 16...... $30 2:00-3:15pm 16564 Find your note Page 16 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 MUSIC VAMOS CANTANDO! Ukulele Learn Spanish with VAMOS CANTANDO! 7-10 year olds 7-10 year olds Roger Bellow Roger Bellow and Berita Martin Learn to play the ukulele in a small group. Get familiar with your instrument while Join us for this easy and fun way to learn Spanish. With learning simple folk songs. One, two and songs, demonstrations and interactions, students will connect three finger chords will be taught along with visuals to words through music. At the end of the five weeks, minor and major keys. Ukuleles available for students will have an awakened interest in learning about $30 or bring your own. this beautiful language and culture. Lessons reinforced Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:15 with workbook and CD made by the instructors. Continuing $80 / 5 lessons 16549 sessions (Book 2) will be scheduled for Spring 2022. Sept 14, 21,28, Oct 5, 12 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm $100 Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:15 Sept 14, 21,28, Oct 5, 12 (Book1) 16551 $80 / 5 lessons 16550 Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 (Book1) 16552 Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30

GOOD MORNING ART AGES 3-4

MUSIC Guitar, Bass, Banjo & Mandolin Canaan Peeples Do you want to learn the guitar, bass, banjo, or mandolin? For those wishing to begin or expand their musical training, Canaan offers a flexible teaching style that adapts to your needs and meets you at your level: beginner, Good Morning Art intermediate or advanced student. No ACA Staff member discount on this class. Art at a young age encourages exploration, 30 min / meets 4x/mo . . . . . $140/mo self esteem, imagination, and creativity, 60 min / meets 4x/mo . . . . . $210/mo how to think openly, create new meanings, Sept 16545 Oct 16546 be more tolerant of others’ differences and gives courage to take risks. It also improves Oct 6 Explore the work of children’s author/ Nov 16547 Dec 16548 emotional, social and verbal skills along with illustrator Marius Valdes in his exhibition “Bird higher literacy rates. Activities may include Bear Frog Dog”. Read his new book “Bird story telling, art, movement, music among Brain” and participate in an art activity. others. This is a FREE program but please register. Ages 3-4, with accompanying parent. Nov 3 Heather LaHaise will be on display 16560 with “Dogs Interrupted”. We will read her Wednesdays, 9:05 - 9:35am. . . . FREE book about a three legged dog named Leopold and take inspiration from her work while creating a dog collage. Sept 1 Take a look at our Student and Dec 1 Works from the Athens Metal Guild Faculty show including Summer Art Camp. will fill our gallery. Do metal leaf rubbings. Hands on color mixing. Christmas themed music and movement. Take part in a scavenger hunt upstairs as we observe the nature photographs “Through the Eyes of a Child” sponsored by Ruth Patrick Open to Preschools - please call Tracy Science Education Center. Seconi (803) 641-9094 to schedule a visit.

Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 17 YOUTH SPECIAL NEEDS Explore This! Explore This! 4K-4th grade 5th-8th grade

Block Printing Aidan Cooke Learn how to carve your own block print. Use it to make your own Christmas card tags! Take it home Painting Workshops and make wrapping paper with Keith Tolan Designed for those with traumatic brain and more! injuries, cerebral palsy, and/or other physical Saturday, Dec 4...... $50 and developmental disabilities. These 10:00am-12:00pm 16556 workshops are designed to allow these individuals to have a successful, joyful art experience at their own level. Led by SC Arts Spooky Starry Night Clay Chia Pets Access master teacher Keith Tolan who has Christine Lawrence Madeline Fox extensive experience teaching art to those Explore the Starry Night scene in a different Make a chia pet with disabilities. way: Halloween style. Add swirly ghosts and using clay! After bright pumpkins to make this a classic piece your art is fired Painting with Mr. Keith to hang each year! in the kiln you Join us in a relaxed atmosphere as we explore painting through different themes. Saturday, Oct 16 ...... $35 can explore how 10:00am-12:00pm 16553 to make chia Saturday, Oct 2 seeds grow on 9:00am-10:30am (ages 5-13) your creation. All 11:00am-12:30pm (ages 14-adults) Fun Fall Fox supplies (and chia Christine seeds)included! Tuesday, Nov 30 Saturday, Sept 25...... $45 4:00pm-5:30pm (ages 5-13) Lawrence 6:00-7:30 (ages 14-adults) Falling leaves 2:00-4:00pm 16557 among birch Saturday, Nov 13 trees highlight Clay Animal Magnets 1:00pm-2:30pm (ages 5-13) this fun fox in 3:00-4:30pm (ages 14-adults) a fall setting. John Gordon Explore using Learn how to make clay magnets. After you Workshops are free with approved learn the basics, you can explore animals of acrylic paint on application. Registration is required. a canvas panel your choice! while layering Saturday, Oct 2 ...... $45 colors to create 2:00-4:00pm 16558 fall leaves! Saturday, Nov 20...... $35 Copper Holiday Ornament 10:00am-12:00pm 16554 Join visiting artist, Barbara Mann and other members from the AMAG Guild as they teach students how to make a copper holiday Holiday Fun ornament. Using thin, circular sheets of Christine Lawrence copper, students will learn the art of chasing Get into the holiday and repousse. Great for both adults and spirit and join us for children. No experience necessary. Supplies a fun-filled morning included. painting a holiday Thursday, Dec 16...... $30 scene, and exploring art through acrylic, 2:00-3:15pm 16564 watercolor, collage New students can apply online at and more! Ages 4K aikencenterforthearts.org. - 4th grade. Bring a Application is under the Community tab snack. Returning students (those who participated in Art and Music Camp 2021) do not need to fill out the application again. Please contact Saturday, Dec 18...... $45 Tracy Seconi to register. 9:00am-12:00pm 16555 803-641-9094 [email protected] Page 18 Session 1 Sept 14 - Oct 22 Session 2 Oct 18 - Nov 19 MAKE ART HAPPEN We are so much more than an art gallery. We provide people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds the opportunity to make art happen. We are a community-supported nonprofit If you believe... driven by a mission to inspire, engage, and educate by providing unique visual and performing arts experiences for all ages. • everyone deserves access to the arts Every year more than 40,000 visitors of all ages and backgrounds come to the Aiken • in life long learning Center for the Arts seeking opportunities to explore and appreciate the arts. We encourage people from all walks of life to discover the art on display in our galleries, participate in art • the arts create strong communities and music programs, browse the work of Aiken artists in our Gallery Shop, and connect with other members of the community through our many classes and events. We promote • each of us has the potential for artistic access to the arts for individuals who do not have regular opportunities to appreciate art in expression their lives. • art changes lives Membership supports the Aiken Center for the Arts’ core activities. We look to our community members for the support we need to grow and cultivate creativity in Aiken. If you’re passionate about the arts in our community, one of the best ways to contribute is to support us! become a member.

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Registration Register at Aiken Center for the Arts, by calling or online at aikencenterforthearts.org Scholarships Registration Information Cancellation The ACA Scholarship program is funded by generous Early registration is recommended to secure a place in If you cancel your registration after it has been pro- donors from the CSRA community. Scholarships are a class. We will gladly accept your registration up until cessed, but at least a week before the class begins, awarded based on availability and to students who class time IF we are able to accommodate you (space, we will refund your class fee less $10. If you cancel demonstrate financial need. Financial aid applicants materials, etc.). There is a $2 processing fee for each with less than one week notice, no refund will be giv- must be on file two weeks before classes begin. To online registration. en. ACA reserves the right to cancel classes with low apply for a scholarship, please call 803-641-9094 to enrollment. If we must cancel a class, we will issue a request an application, or visit our website at: full refund. AikenCenterForTheArts.org Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9094 aikencenterforthearts.org Page 19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021 Looking forward to the CHAIR 21st Annual Aiken Antique Show DR. TRIP BUCHANAN JUANITA CAMPBELL REBECCA COLE It is with great pleasure that we request you “Save the Date” for February 4-6, 2022, DR. JEREMY CULLER for the Aiken Antique Show at the Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA)! It may seem that DR. CHERYL CUMMINGS February is a long way off, but the committee is already busy at work pulling together ANDREW DORAN the best show ever! SHARON HAGAN GRAHAM HALL We are building on a legacy of one of LYDDIE HANSEN the Southeast’s most distinctive events, MIKE HOSANG SUZANNE JACKSON Aiken Antique Show, that has taken MARY CATHERINE LAWTON place over two decades. The week that SARAH MALABY we have planned will be an opportunity KEVIN MOLONY to purchase fine antiques from new NICOLE MORGAN and returning dealers, hear excellent PAT MOORE speakers, enjoy the wonderful Café DR. SUZANNE OZMENT for a delightful lunch and an exciting CARLA RABUN preview party on Thursday, February GRAHAM REYNOLDS 3, to kick things off. KAREY SANTOS AL SORENSEN After the difficult decision to cancel last CISSIE SULLIVAN year’s event due to COVID, the Aiken BARBARA SMOAK Antique Show team has doubled down to make sure that we have everything in place for this year’s event! We have missed the dealers, the shoppers, the friends, the volunteers, and each of you for the role that you play in this important fundraiser for the Aiken Center for the Arts. CAROLINE GWINN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We hope that each of you will mark this important week on your calendars and look for opportunities to participate and to support Aiken Center for the Arts! This event TRACY SECONI kicks off 50 years of service to our community. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

REBECCA RAY Visit aikenantiqueshow.com for more information. We’d love to have you join us as a MEMBERSHIP AND RENTAL sponsor, volunteer and as a ticket-holder. COORDINATOR We can’t wait to see you at Aiken Center for the Arts for the next Aiken Antiques KAYLA HITCHCOCK Show! OPERATIONS SUPPORT

TIFFANY CANUP Sincerely, BOOKKEPPING Lyddie Hansen & Barbara Smoak THE GALLERY SHOP Co-Chairs, 2022 Aiken Antique Show CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM CHRISTINE LAWRENCE Questions? Contact the Aiken Center for the Arts at TEAM LEADER 803 641-9094. AIDAN COOKE GISELA SIRRENBERG MADELINE FOX NANCY KEMPF MEGAN TOOLE AIKENCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG