Current Gallery Show by artist, Susan B. Hecht

The art exhibit... "Celebrations of the Carolinas" by artist, Susan B. Hecht will be on display in the Baysden Gallery at the Council for the Arts from May 5 - 30, 2008.

Make sure to make plans to attend and see the beautiful artwork by this great artist.



A small sample of the great work you will see...
View the whole collection here...


"Quite Reflections", Acrylic, 48 x 48"
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"My Favorite Place", Acrylics, 30 x 30"
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"Hunting for Fiddlers", Acrylics, 16 x 16" SOLD
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Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and by appointment
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The gallery is located at 826 New Bridge Street. 910/455-9840

AARP Fun Day, Saturday June 7, 2008

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New River Banks Party... Sunday May 25th.

New River Banks Party
Memorial Day Sunday, May 25, 2008
10:oo am ~ 4:00 pm
Water Front Park, Downtown Jacksonville

This picture is of a gathering of people on the banks of the New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina (circa 1905). Like in days of old... people will gather once again on the banks of the New River at Water Front Park near the Pellitier House in downtown Jacksonville. Take a boat ride, meet authors, watch artists, artisans, and traditional crafters at work, listen to local music, and for the first time there will be a Seafood Chowder Cook Off. With the exception of a bowl of chowder... the celebration party is FREE to the public!

Make plans to attend...

See you there...

Sponsored in part by the Council for the Arts...

Call to ARTISTS... Fayettevile Art Guild calling for art entries for Juried Art Show

Call for Art
Fayetteville Art Guild “Imagine” Juried Art Show

Juror: Tom Grubb, Fayetteville Museum of Art

Registration: 417-B Hay St. Downtown Fayetteville, NC 28301 .
Saturday May 17th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Tuesday May 20th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Eligibility: Open to all artists in Cumberland County and surrounding area. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

Media: Original 2-D and 3-D Works of art in oil, acrylic, pastels, pencil, pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolors, mixed media and original prints (must be Hand-pulled by artist), sculpture and ceramic and photography. No crafts.

Specifications: An artist may submit a maximum of two original works of art, which are current, completed in the last two years and not exhibited before in Cumberland County. All works must be no larger than 24” x 36”. All two-dimensional works must be properly wired and ready to hang. No saw tooth hangers. All works must be sturdy enough to withstand handling and exhibition Works requiring extraordinary installation will be declined. Display stands and pedestals will be supplied for 3-D works.

Delivery of Work: Hand deliver works of art accompanied by the entry form and entry fee to 417-B Hay St. Downtown Fayetteville, NC 28301
at times listed above in registration information.

Notification: Only artists with declined entries will be notified. Selected works will be exhibited at THE GREENLIGHT GALLERY

Opening Reception: Friday May 23, 2008 6:00PM to 10:00 PM.

Art Pick Up: Show closes June 20th, 2008 and all work should be picked up on Saturday June 21st between 10.00 AM and 2 PM. No early pickup.

Entry Fee: $15 00- 1 or 2 entries for Art Guild Members. Non-members will pay $20.00 for 1 or two entries. All reasonable care will be taken in handling, storing and installing the works of art on The Green Light Gallery premises. Art is insured under its fine arts insurance policy, maximum $2500, for the duration of the exhibit. Neither Green Light Gallery nor the ART GUILD is responsible for loss or damage incurred before or after the exhibit or while in transit to or from the Green Light Gallery building.

The Fayetteville Art Guild will retain a 20% total commission from the amount you list on your entry form for works that are sold. Items Not for Sale must be marked NFS on your entry form.

Contact Starr at 910-635-6114 for information.

Prizes:
1st place - $300.00
2nd place - $200.00
3rd place - $100.00
3 Honorable Mentions - $50.00
People’s Choice - $50.00


This Form Accompanies Payment – Print Clearly
2008 FAYETTEVILLE ART GUILD MAY JURIED SHOW

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Phone: ___________________________________
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NFS: _____Insurance Value: __________________

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Signature: _________________________________

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ATTACH TO UPPER RIGHT BACK OF WORK

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ATTACH TO UPPER RIGHT BACK OF WORK

Artist: ____________________________________
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Local Artists' works added to UNC-Wilmington’s Randall Library Collection

UNC-Wilmington’s Randall Library

Sherman Hayes, Librarian, purchased artworks of regional and local artists to become part of the UNC-W Libraries permanent collection. This collection consists of over 600 pieces.

The following artists had works selected:

John Echo
Margaret “Bobbie” Hoxie
Jim Latoz
Betsy Meeder
Mitchell Morton
James Myers
Lynn Padgett
Walter Pingree
Gloria Salas
Chieko U. Sauls
Johnnie Lee Scott
Janet Slade
Antonio Del la Vega
Joy Rose Walker
Jean Wenner

OOPS had a BLAST at 1st Annual Kinston Paint Out!

Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS) members, LtoR: Mitchell Morton, Stephen Greer, Kathi Lenn, Pat Boni, and Bernie Rosage, had an AWESOME time at the 1st Annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out.

The event was sponsored by The Community Council for the Arts in Kinston, NC, and organized by Mary Page Whitley. Artist, Mike Rooney, was the judge for the event.

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OOPS was well represented at the paint out fielding 5 of the 15 artists registered. They also fared well with the awards... Stephen Greer placed 1st and had an Honorable Mention... Bernie Rosage Jr. placed third. Another group of plein air painters (3 artists attending) from Greenville participated plus several independent artists.

Mike Rooney had a tough time judging the 40+ entries... a collection of superb works.

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Stephen's 1st place plein air... a view of the Neuse River. (Click on painting to enlarge)

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Bernie's 3rd place plein air... a view of the old train station. (Click on painting to enlarge)

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View all the OOPS members paintings and read all the details about this COOL event here...

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Drop by the Council for the Arts during the month of June and see these plein air works plus works from all the members of OOPS on display in the Baysden Gallery... more info to come on this exhibit...

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Spring Craft Fair in Jacksonville on May 17, 2008

Spring Craft Fair in Jacksonville on May 17
Hosted by Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild with Onslow Shriners providing food.

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild and the Onslow Shriners invite the community to a day of fun and food while enjoying a showcase of locally crafted works of art. Held at the Riverwalk Crossing Park adjacent to downtown Jacksonville¢s historic train depot, the one day Spring Craft Fair is free to the public and will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th.

Lots of quality handcrafted works of art and good food, guests will enjoy meeting local artisans and also be able to support the Onslow Shriners and Onslow Shrine Club in their fund raising efforts.

For more information about the “Shriners” and their philanthropic endeavors visit their web site at www.sudanshriners.com or if one cares to donate directly to the Shriners Hospitals visit “www.shriners.com.”

For information about becoming a craft vendor at the fair, contact Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafts Guild at CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910-938-7077.

To contact the Onslow Shrine Club call 910-346-9482 and leave a message.

Riverwalk Crossing Park is located at 421 Court Street in Jacksonville .