Raleigh Arts Commission
Vega Metals to Develop Art for Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
Vega Metals, comprised of the artist-team of Neal Carlton and Francis Vega, has been selected to develop public art tor Raleigh’s new Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center. Two hundred and sixteen (216) artists from around the country applied to participate!
Winners of numerous awards, Vega Metals, located in Durham, have created gates, fences, sculptures and architectural metalwork for sites including Duke University (Sports Hall of Fame and Duke University Gardens), the Liberty Arts Pavilion in Durham, and most recently the 24-foot high water fountain sculpture for the Gateway Gardens in Greensboro (see photo).
Working with architect Roger Spears (Szostak Design), the artists will develop artwork to fulfill the Public Art & Design Board site goals. These include the creation of art that encourages visitors to reflect on the natural beauty of the park and enhances visitor experiences of the facility.
This is the first project authorized by the Half Percent for Art ordinance established by the Raleigh City Council in 2009 and implemented by Raleigh’s Public Art and Design Board and the Raleigh Arts Commission. The new swimming center is scheduled to open in late summer of next year.
Gallucci’s Immigrant Gate II Installed at Millbrook Exchange Park
On Wednesday, May 12, Jim Gallucci’s sculpture, “Immigrant Gate II” was installed in its new home at Millbrook Exchange Park. About 12 feet high, 10 feet long and 4 feet wide, the powder-coated steel sculpture is part of a series of gates created by Gallucci.
“This gate was designed in remembrance of my family coming to America, as Italian immigrants, in the 1930s,” he said. “America represented new challenges and a better future for their family. The design embodies the American ideal with the stars and waving stripes, and the symbolism is instantly recognizable to anyone in the world.”
First shown at Pier Walk in Chicago in 1997, “Immigrant Gate II” came to Raleigh as part of the 2003-2004 Downtown Raleigh Sculpture Expo and was subsequently purchased by the Arts Commission for the City’s permanent art collection. The sculpture was moved from its most recent location across the street from the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts downtown due to the opening of the Raleigh Convention Center.
An official unveiling celebration will take place this summer after a new sidewalk approaching the sculpture is completed (date to be announced).
Save the date!
November 15-16, 2010
“single threads unbraided”
a celebration of the work of A. R. Ammons
November 15-16, 2010
For registration and event information, visit zsr.wfu.edu/ammons or call 336-758-5090
Speakers
- Helen Vendler, A. Kingsley Porter University Professor, Harvard University
- Eric Wilson, Thomas H. Pritchard Professor of English, Wake Forest University
- Roger Gilbert, Professor, Cornell University
- Elizabeth Mills, Professor, Davidson College
- Robert West, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University
- Kenneth McClane, W.E.B. DuBois Professor of Literature, Cornell University
Also: A One Act Play by Michael Huie, poetry readings and the opening of a permanent A. R. Ammons art exhibit.
Z.Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University
This project is made possible in part by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road | Highlands, North Carolina
On View: Artists In Residence and Toe River Potters
July 24–August 22, Atrium and Education Gallery
Artists in Residence: Matt Liddle, printmaker and bookarts; Holly Hanessian, ceramics; Lewis Knauss, fiber; Mira Lehr, mixed media; Tom Turner, ceramist; Phillip Garrett, painter.
Toe River Potters: Norm Schulmann, Claudia Dunaway, Ken Sedberry, Mark Peters and Courtney Martin.
On View: Artists In Residence and Three Weavers
August 28–October 3, Atrium and Education Galleries
Artists in Residence: Harriet Shorr, painter; Matt Kelleher, ceramics; Shoko Teruyama, ceramics.
Three Weavers: Suzanne Gernandt, Kathy Roig and Amy Putansu.
Pass It On: Youth Art and Work by Intergenerational Instructors
July 24–October 3, Children’s Gallery
Work by The Bascom’s young artists and the instructors who teach Bascom intergenerational classes.
Stick Works: Patrick Dougherty Environmental Sculpture
June 2010 and beyond, Bascom Campus
Opening reception and artist talk June 19, 5–7 pm
Internationally recognized sculptor Patrick Dougherty will construct a monumental site-specific work using saplings as his construction material. Visitors are invited to stop by the campus June 1-20 to watch the creative process as Dougherty combines primitive construction techniques with his love of nature to build a one-of-a-kind sculpture on The Bascom campus. This sculpture installation is generously sponsored by Mary Ann and Knox Massey, with exclusive media partner Our State magazine.
Treasures of Private Collections
June 5–August 1, Main Gallery
Free Sunday Curatorial Highlight, 2-3 pm, June 27
View selected works from diverse collections. The exhibition comprises glass by Dale Chihuly, photography by Dorothea Lange, sculpture from Indonesia, prayer carpets, handcrafted rifles and decoys, and paintings by emerging contemporary artists. Engage with these collectors as they share an insight into their personal choices.
Heroes of Horticulture
July 8–September 5, Loft Gallery
Free Sunday Curatorial Highlight, 2-3 pm, July 25
The George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, in conjunction with The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Washington D.C., commissioned 12 celebrated photographers to visually preserve significant landscapes designated as at risk. These sites are sole witnesses to some of the nation’s greatest people and most significant moments. The results of this commission, color and black and white photography, will be on view.
Kick-start! American Motorcycle Design
August 7–September 26, Main Gallery
Exhibition reception and gallery talk August 7, 5–7 pm
Free Sunday Curatorial Highlight, 2-3 pm, August 29
Motorcycles are iconic images in American culture and reflect their historical context in design. Follow the aesthetic evolution in two-wheel transportation through vintage cycles. This extraordinary collection will be on loan from the Wheels Through Time Museum and collector Dale Walksler.
Small Works Challenge, Bascom Members
August 14–September 12, Balcony Gallery
Opening reception August 14, 5–7 pm
A survey of contemporary visual works. Members of The Bascom are invited to submit recently created, small works of art. For details on participation, visit www.thebascom.org/exhibitions.
Recent Works: Sid Luck
June 26–August 8, Balcony Gallery
Take a glimpse into the current work of artists from The Bascom collection in this series. North Carolina treasure Sid Luck continues the ancient art of wheel-thrown pottery in Sea Grove, NC, where he is the fifth generation of the Luck pottery tradition.
Caldwell Arts Council
Regular operating hours
Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm
Call 828-754-2486 or
Email info@caldwellarts.com
The Caldwell Arts Council doesn’t have an exhibit in July, so we will keep irregular hours during most of the month – you might want to call before you come by.
Home-Made, fresh and ready for your table….
We just had a delivery of freshly-made blackberry jelly, apple butter, dill pickles and bread-and-butter pickles – they are wonderfully tasty and make great gifts at only $2.50 each. We also have new summer watercolor-on-silk scarves, and summer colors in woven scarves, along with beautiful pottery dishes, small paintings, and much more! And we just got a fresh supply of goat milk lotions & body butters. Think of ARTistic host/hostess gifts for relatives & friends you’ll be visiting this summer!
August 6-27
Auguste Company
Opening Reception August 6, 5-7:30pm
Featuring paintings by Harold Crowell, Brooks Yeomans & Pat Viles, and sculptures by Suzette Bradshaw.
CMH-AIH Gallery
Now through September at CMH-AIH Gallery: Watercolors and pastels by Toni Indicott.
Aritst Opportunity
October 16 – Fall Studio & Gallery Tour, 10am-5pm – if you’d like the opportunity for people to visit your studio/gallery, or if you’d like to bring your items to one location for display, just let us know so we can add you to the map we’re preparing. Check with Caldwell Arts Council for Deadline.
Art Classes and a Community Calendar of Events are all included on our website, www.caldwellarts.com!
Avery County Arts Council
Banner Elk, NC
Phone: 828-898-4292
Email: info@averycountyartscouncil.org
July 2010: Three Docs And A Flock Exhibit
The exhibit runs from Tuesday, July 13th until August 7th
. Reception: Thursday, July 15th, at 4:00 pm
The Three “Doctors of Art” of annual exhibiting fame are being joined this year by “A Flock”, Amy Cooke of Boone and Barbara Timberman. For the past several years, the Doctors of Art have exhibited and painted together in the Art Loft at Grandfather Golf and Country Club. This year an addition in the form of Amy’s bird photographs, Barbara’s paintings of Amy’s birds and Amy’s own interpretation of what she sees in her back yard will expand the exhibit.
The reception will feature the music of Ottava Rima and the bird theme will continue. Ottava Rima, a recorder and harpsichord consort, features Karl Doege, Tricia Hall and Amy Cooke playing many different recorders including great bass, bass, tenor, alto, soprano, sopranino and garklein, with ASU Professor Emeritus and concert pianist Allen Kindt on the harpsichord. Ottava Rima will play their usual baroque and folk music, plus some special bird pieces for this event including Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major, The Goldfinch, and William Williams’ Sonata in Imitation of Birds.
The Three Docs have varied painting styles. Dr. Burnam paints many scenes from travels in Europe to travels into his flower garden; Giverney to the back yard. His style is highly expressive with intense color, thick paint and expressive line and shape. Dr. Olsen is a realist, taking his own photographs and then using his interpretive skills to change color or by omitting some objects which would detract from the overall image. Dr. Littlejohn loves to paint on location so his work has a fresh, spontaneous look with the understated look of watercolor, which is actually the essence of an image.
All are invited to view this unusual exhibit and enjoy the music of Ottava Rima, while munching on goodies. The reception will be in the Dickson Gallery at Cannon Hospital and will begin at 4:pm on Thursday, July, 15. We hope to see you there!
The Avery County Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to enrich the people of Avery County through meaningful arts and cultural experiences. For more than 30 years the council has helped to support school arts programs and served as a resource for artists and the community. Contact the Avery County Arts Council at 828-898-4292 or info@averycountyartscouncil.org
The United Arts Council of Catawba County
Hickory Museum of Art
243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
phone: 828-327-8576
A Quiet Voice: Joël Urruty Sculpture
Through September 19, 2010
IMAGES OF THOUGHT:
Although several of the sculptures in this exhibition utilize chair imagery, Urruty’s most recent work is no longer about chairs. As a former furniture designer turned sculptor, he has gracefully moved from furniture to sculpture, transcending the natural material of wood.
Click here for events related to the exhibition.
Collages by Priscilla Wallace
Gifford & Regal Galleries
May 8 – August 29, 2009
Morganton, NC artist Priscilla Wallace presents her collages as part of the Gifford Gallery Local Artist Series. She describes her colorful and whimsical creations as “crafted paintings.”
FORMS ORBIT THE MIND:
Michael McCall Retrospective 1970 – 2010
Coe & Entrance Galleries
May 15 through September 26, 2010
This retrospective features paintings and sculpture created over the last 40 years by Hickory, NC native Michael McCall. McCall has lived and worked in Los Angeles for the past 27 years but maintains a strong connection to his home state. McCall explores the element of chance in his search for spiritual meaning, and in the process, is often whimsical, imbuing his works with humor and a sense of fun.
BORN OF FIRE:
Glass from the Museum’s Luski Collection
Objects Gallery
Ongoing An exhibition of glass works given to the Museum by Sonia and Isaac Luski, and Rose and Abraham Luski. Several styles of glass blowing are demonstrated and the show includes artists from the prestigious Penland School of Crafts nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY FOLK ART OPEN STORAGE
Donnelly & Lail Galleries
Ongoing The entire third floor of the Museum is reserved for Southern Contemporary Folk Art. As part of this dedication to folk art, the Donelly and Lail Galleries house works in an open storage format. These pieces are not part of a traditional exhibition, but are on view for research, study, comparison and enjoyment. Works in these galleries change regularly.
The Cleveland County Arts Council
111 S. Washington St.,
Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: 704-484-2787
Email: infor@ccartscouncil.org
Current Event
A Day in the Life of Cleveland County
Photography Contest
Opening Reception -
Thursday July 1st, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Exhibit – July 5th – 29th, 2010
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm & Saturday July 10th, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Entrants had 36 hours to take photos anywhere in Cleveland County. Now you have a month to vote on the top three winning photographs!
Upcoming Event
Warren Dennis and
Noyes Capehart
Exhibit August 5 – September 2
Opening Reception: August 5th, 5:30-7:30pm
Over the years, each of these accomplished artists, former colleagues from Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, has garnered praise for his work, both locally and nationally. Shown together, works by these two artists constitute a powerful and memorable experience for all of those who have followed their distinguished careers, as well as for those just now being introduced to their works.
Upcoming Event
“Made for Each Other”
September 9 – October 14, 2010
A Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Ceramic Cream & Sugar Sets
Presented by The Cleveland County Arts Council
The McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA)
McDowell Arts Council
50 South Main St.
PO Box 1387
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-8610
maca@charterinternet.com
Current Exhibit
July John and Joe
John Fuller and Joseph Amorello, Paintings and Illustrations
August
McDowell Technical Community College – 2nd Year Photography Student Show
September
Billy Ray Edwards Sculpture
October
Mountain Glory Quilters’ Guild Show
November
Joi’s Oil Painting Class
December
Blue Ridge Artisan Show and Sale
(Application for the artisan show, will be available in October.)
Appalachian Potters Market
The Appalachian Potters Market begins its twenty-fourth year with 66 potters under one roof. Each year, on the first Saturday in December, potters return to McDowell High School’s commons area and gym transforming them into display and shopping spaces for potters and buyers from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
There is a $4.00 admission fee for those over 16. For more information, please call the McDowell Arts Council Association at 828-652-8610, or McDowell County Tourism at 1-888-233-6111.
Gallery Gift Shop
The shop is staffed by volunteers and artisans. Open 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Artists interested in participating in the gift shop call 828-652-8610.
Arts Council of Lincoln County
We are located in the Lincoln Cultural Center at
403 East Main
Street in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Post Office Box 45 Lincolnton, NC 28093
Shelly Johnston, Executive Director
phone: 704-732-9044
email: artslincoln@bellsouth.net
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
Area artists and craftspeople are encouraged to offer classes through the Arts Council of Lincoln County. If you have an interest in teaching an Art Camp class at any of our locations or have an idea for an art and/or craft class for the Arts Council, please email us or call our office at the number listed above.
Calendar of Events
June-August Light & Air, The Photography of Bayard Wooten
June 7-August 27, 2010
Bayard Wootten was North Carolina’s most important photographers of the first half of the 20th Century. This exhibit showcases her work taken in the 1930’s. Work is displayed at the Lincoln Cultural Center in Lincolnton.
Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Association and Lincoln County Museum of History.
August-September Catawba Valley Pottery Exhibition
August 31-September 24, 2010
Reception: September 4, 2010 ~ Time TBA
This exhibition features a mixture of contemporary and traditional pottery from locally established potters, along with emerging potters. Work will be displayed at the Lincoln Cultural Center in Lincolnton. For submission information, click here. For other information, please email or call our office.
October-November 2010 Paul C. Rhyne Art Competition
October 5-November 5, 2010
Reception: October 8, 2010 ~ Time TBA
Open to all area artists, this competition showcases a mixture of original works of art from all mediums. This is an annual regional exhibition, which was renamed in 2007 in honor and memory of Paul C. Rhyne, a life long resident of Lincolnton and supporter of the Arts Council. Work will be displayed at the Lincoln Cultural Center in Lincolnton. Sponsored by the Arts ouncil of Lincoln County and in part by a grant provided by the Grassroots Art Program of the North Carolina Arts Council.
For submission information, click here. For other information, please email or call our office.
Fairs and Festivals
North Carolina, Burnsville
August 7 to August 15
Toe River Arts Council Annual Benefit Arts Auction
Toe River Arts Council
102 Main St.
www.toeriverarts.org
North Carolina, Penland
August 13 to August 14
Penland School of Crafts Annual Benefit Auction
Penland School of Crafts
67 Doras Trail
www.penland.org
North Carolina, Seagrove
August 14
Turning Stoneware into Schools
Seagrove Potters for Peace www.seagrovepottersforpeace.com
Ceramics Workshops
North Carolina, Asheville
October 25 to October 31
“Wildacres Art Workshop Retreat 2010,” with Lynn Merhige.
Ringling College of Art and Design
Blue Ridge Mountains
941-955-8866 | www.ringling.edu/cssp | dzorn@ringling.edu
North Carolina, Brasstown
October 3 to October 9
“Beginning Wheel Throwing,” with Brant Barnes and Karen Barnes.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
September 5 to September 11
“Scottish-inspired Pottery,” with Pamela Kohler-Camp.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
September 17 to September 19
“Polymer Clay for Every Day,” with Irene Semanchuk.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
October 10 to October 16
“Folk Pottery Traditions,” with Mary Dashiell.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
October 17 to October 23
“Mudpies and Beyond: A Pottery Primer,” with Jason Serres.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
September 19 to September 25
“Throw Pots in One Day,” with Mike Lalone.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
September 26 to October 1
“Wildlife Sculpture,” with Ira Chaffin.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Brasstown
October 24 to October 31
“Expand Your Tricks of the Trade,” with Susan Vey.
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
800-365-5724 | www.folkschool.org | info@folkschool.org
North Carolina, Highlands
September 8 to September 10
“Surface Workshop,” with Debra Fritts.
The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts
323 Frankllin Rd
828-526-4949 | www.thebascom.org | jconnor@thebascom.org
North Carolina, Highlands
September 21 to September 25
“Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down,” with Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama.
The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts
323 Frankllin Rd
828-526-4949 | www.thebascom.org | jconnor@thebascom.org
North Carolina, Highlands
October 14 to October 16
“Finding Your Way Through Nature II,” with Alice Ballard.
The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts
323 Frankllin Rd
828-526-4949 | www.thebascom.org | jconnor@thebascom.org
North Carolina, Little Switzerland
September 13 to September 19
“Exploring Raku: Creating Exciting Forms,” with Matt Maggino.
Wildacres Retreat
220 E.46th St.
912-443-9313 | www.wildacres.org | judymooney@bellsouth.net
Group Ceramic Exhibitions
North Carolina, Charlotte
October 1 to March 13, 2011
“Contemporary British Studio Ceramics: The Grainer Collection”
Mint Museum of Art
2730 Randolph Rd.
www.themintmuseums.org
North Carolina, Creedmoor
through September 7, 2010
“Beneath the Surface: A Sculptural Clay Underwater Experience,” works by Alan Bennett and Rosemary Bennett
Cedar Creek Gallery
1150 Fleming Rd.
www.cedarcreekgallery.com
North Carolina, Seagrove
August 10 to November 13
“Hiroshi Sueyoshi and The Coastal Carolina Clay Guild”
North Carolina Pottery Center
233 East Ave.
www.ncpotterycenter.com
MORGANTONS FARMS MARKET
Hours:
Saturday: 8:00 am – Noon
The Morganton Farmers Market is open until October 9th.
Have you grown too much produce? Sell your excess produce at a Farmers Market! Buying & selling locally is a growing trend. If your garden produces more than you need, don’t miss this opportunity. There are no commitments – pay by the day for as long as your product lasts!
Shoppers can buy locally grown:
- fruits
- vegetables
- plants
- fresh cut flowers
- herbs
- mushrooms
- artisan breads
- meat & poultry
- eggs
- goat cheese
- baked goods
- and so much more.
This year the Farmers Market has over 20 vendors offering their products each week!
The Morganton Farmer’s Market is located at 300 Beach St. behind Geppeto’s and More Lace at the Morganton Station. From Exit 105 on Interstate 40, take Green Street into downtown and turn right onto Beach Street.
Look for our yellow flags on market days!
If you are interesting in participating as a vendor, please note that the Morganton Farmer’s Market is a grower’s market. Items for sale should be those you have grown yourself. We do not encourage buying produce for resale at our market.
To participate, send an e-mail to downtownmorganton@compascable.net call 828-438-5252. Vendor fees are $3.00 per day or $35.00 to reserve a booth for the month.
CONNELLY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET
(1030 US Highway 70, Connelly Springs, NC)
Monday form * am – 1pm, May 10 – October 18
828-413-4290 ksigmon@ci.connelly-springs.nc.us
Vendor Fees: $2 peer day
HILDEBRAN FARMERS MARKET
VALDESE FARMERS MARKET
Bluebird Farm raises healthy, flavorful, vegetables, pastured meats, and eggs using techniques that improve the health of our land and contribute to a diverse ecosystem. We are dedicated to building living soils to ensure the quality and vigor of our vegetables and animals
BlueBird Farms
You can find Bluebird Farm at these local Farmers Markets:
Wednesday’s
Hickory Downtown Farmers Market: 12-5:30 pm, April 28th- October 30, 2010
Saturday’s
Morganton Downtown Farmers Market: 8 am -noon, May 8th-October.
Located at 300 Beach St. in downtown Morganton, behind Geppeto’s
Look for the Farmers Market sign on Green St.
Conover Farmers Market: 8-12:30, April 24th- October
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is located at:
2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
Burke County Public Library
Morganton Public Library
204 S. King Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5638
TTD: (828) 437-9805
Fax: (828) 433-1914
Monday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: Noon – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed