September 2015Mixed Media

Newsletter

September meeting – Stanly Arts Guild

Thursday, September 3 - 6:30 p.m. Business meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Then join us for an abstract acrylic demonstration by Monroe artistPatti Duncan

Patti DuncanDeveloping an Abstract in Acrylic

Ms. Duncan will demonstrate the process for color selection, small studies and developing a final painting.

About the artist-Patti Duncan embraces and invents new techniques to create depth of texture. Subject matter in her portfolio ranges from fully representational to nonrepresentational art. Although acrylics are her favorite medium, she is comfortable with oils, pastels, alcohol inks, encaustics and digital artwork. This mix of mediums and subject matter provides a wide range of artwork for the viewer’s enjoyment. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Patti has won awards for her art since middle school. For the past 20 years she has had a career in graphic design while creating artwork and teaching art classes as a sideline. She has taught non-credit classes at the Levine campus of CPCC and

conducted workshops in Albemarle, Matthews and Monroe. Her home and studio are in Monroe, NC.

Summer Art Explosion Annual Show Winners

Sponsored by The Stanly News & Press

 Best of Show; 

 “Country Snow” byR. Wayne Wrights

 

2D Art1st Place: "There's An Intruder” by Malia Bryngelson       2nd Place: "Character Flaws" by Patti Duncan

       3rd Place: " Mattie" by Susan Lackey 

3D Art1st Place: "Raku Fired Bottle" by Judith Williams       2nd Place: "Hobby Farm" by Dawn Hopkins

 Altered Photography

1st Place: "Top Circle" by Dwight Dennis2nd Place: "Sunset Thrills" by Ed Lipe

3rd Place: "Two Seater" by Judy Ferree 

Unaltered Photography1st Place: "Wish I Was There" by Craig Marsh2nd Place: " Pretty In Pink" by Reda Icenhour

3rd Place: "The Glow" by Judy Ferree 

The Summer Art Explosion 2015 show concluded on Friday evening, August 7. The tables were filled with delicious food and punch provided by the Guild members and coordinated by Jackie, our Social Chairperson. President Millie Campbell presented the cash awards to the winners. The judge, Russ Smith of Charlotte, was unable to attend, but commented that the show had many well executed pieces of art making it tough to judge. His comments about the winning pieces were read as awards were handed out. Russ added that he enjoyed coming and hopes to visit our guild and gallery again.Musical entertainment was provided by Reagan Crump, accompanied by Tim Harris. Several pieces of art from the show were sold. Art show co-chairs, Anita Ammerman and Jackie Layman, said this was a beautiful show and everyone that entered is a WINNER!

Thank you for helping make this show a success!

Next show which is coming up fast is THE MEMBERS SHOW! We really need a lot of entries from members! This will be a 2D and 3D show so let’s get busy with your paints, clay, jewels or whatever it takes to make something beautiful.Show will be in October so that gives you time to be creative! More information will be coming your way soon.

New Activity at Falling Rivers Gallery: “ART IN”

Many of us have voiced an interest in getting together to work on our art projects in a fun, informal way. There is space in the gallery to do this! Bring your paints, or craft projects into Falling Rivers Gallery on Wednesday afternoons from 1p.m. to 5 and let’s have fun. Many of you will remember our times at the Senior Center years ago. Hopefully these new sessions can bring a sense of creativity and fellowship.

There is no cost to you, just bring your supplies and a willingness to share ideas. This is intended for Guild members but feel free to bring friends. Non Guild members can come twice, then they will be asked to join the Guild to continue coming. We need to know what kind of interest we have to have tables set up etc., so please email Jackie at jblayman38@hotmail.com and let her know if you will attend.

We will be starting Wednesday, September 2.

Stanly Arts Guild Membership Drive – 2015 – 2016

It is that time of year when we all need to re-new our membership in the Stanly Arts Guild and encourage our friends to join us. Our activities have increased every year and now, more than ever we need your help to ensure that our programs continue to be available. With your membership you help to support our:

ART SHOWSWORKSHOPSCHILDREN’s ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS and SHOWSSPECIAL EXHIBITS There are several levels of membership you can choose to show your support:Individual membership: $30 per yearFamily membership: $40Parton membership: $100Benefactor: $500Advocate: $1,000The Stanly Arts Guild is a charitable organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If you have already renewed your membership, the Guild thanks you! As always, we appreciate your help and support.

Membership Chair, Jackie Layman

Volunteers needed

To: All Stanly Arts Guild Members

For several years, the Guild has sponsored a Christmas Card Contest to provide cards for sale to raise funds for our arts education efforts. We would like to ask for some additional help with this project for this year. Your commitment is not lengthy or time consuming. You will not be working alone. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Millie Campbell, Guild President at, 910-439-6669 or mmcampbell@connectnc.net.

Thank you for considering helping with this project.

Sincerely,

Millie Campbell, Stanly Arts Guild President

Showing at the Agri-Civic Center - August

Stanly Arts Guild to host

Mark StephensonA Retrospective Exhibit

Now through August 31

The Stanly Arts Guild will host a retrospective exhibit of paintings by artist, Mark Stephenson, highlighting works completed over the last 15 years as well as new pieces shown for the first time. Artist Mark Stephenson grew up in Stanly County. His father Harold Stephenson was a professor at

Pfeiffer University and his mother Sarah, was a well-known nurse at Stanly Hospital. Stephenson earned degrees from Pfeiffer, NC State University and the UNC-Greensboro before moving to New York City where he eventually embarked on a career as a painter. In 2006 Stephenson returned to North Carolina where he has been active in many arts groups as a teacher and exhibitor. His paintings have been selected for numerous state and national juried shows, and he is represented by several galleries in NC. In 2014, Stephenson was selected for an artist residency in the Tuscany region of Italy. Also during the month of August, his work will be the subject of a solo show at The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

Many of the works featured in the Agri-Civic Center exhibit will be landscapes of rural Stanly County. Stephenson paints primarily in oils. He prefers to paint “plein air” (on location) so as to most accurately depict that which he sees. The collection will also include portraits selected from commissioned work in the area.

The exhibit will be open during Agri-Civic Center hours now through August 31st.

For more information, visit www.markstephensonpainting.com and www.fallingriversgallery.com

Classes in August

There is still time to join in these classes – don’t miss out! NEW: to register you can now go online at fallingriversgallery.com or call Falling Rivers Gallery at 704-983-4278 to save your space!

Furniture Painting with Vicki GallowayAug 22,2015 Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pmBring your own piece of furniture, cleaned and ready for paint, and create your own unique "shabby chic" piece for your home. Paint, supplies and brushes included. There will be a lunch break during this workshop.

Window Painting with Vicki Galloway Aug 29,2015 Time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pmJoin Vicki for this event. Paint on a vintage window for display in your home or garden. ALL supplies included. There will be a lunch break during this workshop.

Member News

Jerry and Judith Williams (Stony Run Pottery) attended a pottery workshop at Wildacres Retreat (near Little Switzerland) the week of July 4th. The lead potter was Becca Irvin.

Susan Lackey and Gail Black, both Stanly Arts Guild members, have had paintings accepted in the Watercolor Society of NC annual show. The show will open in Mooresville at the Depot Gallery on October 11 at 2:00 PM. Congratulations Susan and Gail!

Artist Opportunities & LinksListed here are links to area artist groups and activities. These are not activities sponsored by the Stanly Arts Guild. They are listed for your information and convenience.

Artist Opportunities

Stanly Agri-Civic Center display case opportunity: If you have small art work, either 2D (framed) or 3D that you would like to include in the new Guild member’s case display in September, please contact Vicki Galloway for more details at vicki4beauty@yahoo.com.

ArtPop! FYI! Since joining with the Mecklenburg County Arts & Science Council to offer the Regional Artist Project Grant, artists from Stanly County are also now eligible to participate in the ArtPop! program for 2016! This program takes work from local artists and puts it on billboards for the whole community and passers-by to appreciate. It is an art advocacy program that promotes you, as an artist, as well as the arts in general. For full information on this program and how you can apply, visit www.artpopstreetgallery.com.

Free Classes: Take advantage of these FREE classes that are being taught at the Stanly County Small Business Center (143 N 2nd Street, Albemarle). They would be very helpful in marketing your art:

Constant Contact Tuesday, Sept. 15th 5:30-7:00 pmMicrosoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint Sept. 14th-Oct. 21 (Mon. & Wed.) 1:00-3:00 pmMicrosoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint Sept. 22nd-Nov. 10 (Tuesdays) 6:00-9:00 pmQuickBooks Level 1 Sept. 17-Nov. 5 (Thursdays) 6:00-9:00 pm

Register with Alicia Herrin 704-991-0355.

Charlotte Art League Event Calendar http://www.charlotteartleague.org/wp/cal-events-calendar/TAG Galleries Highpoint www.tagart.org/index.phpARTifex Gallery and Studio www.theartifexstudio.comSundae Art Gallery – Union Street, Concord www.sundaeartgallery.com/Anson County Art League www.ansonartleague.com/Moore County Art’s Council www.mooreart.org/programs/visual/exhibit-your-art/Cheap Joe’s workshops www.cheapjoes.comCabarrus Art Guild - 11 Union St. South, Suite LL202, Concord 704-795-1901 www.cabarrusartguild.org/

Stanly Arts Guild & Falling Rivers Gallery119 West Main St. Albemarle, NC 28001 704.983.4278 Email us: artsguild@fallingriversgallery.com info@fallingriversgallery.com

2015-2016 Board of Directors

Millie Campbell - PresidentMalia Bryngelson - Vice PresidentNancy Lipe - TreasurerJudith Williams - Corresponding SecretaryLee Crowell - Recording SecretaryDwight Dennis - Member-at-LargeAnita Ammerman - Community Arts CoordinatorJaclyn Layman - Membership Chair

Our Sponsors

Albemarle Improvement LLC

North Carolina Arts Council

Stanly Arts Council

Stanly News and Press

Dr. and Mrs. Chris Bramlett

Mr. Roger Dick

Children and Grandchildren of John and Ellen Cook Gaskin

The Patricia Blake Hartley Family

Grey Carle