“I’m trying to make it through these hard times”- Ludacris
Greetings on a spring showers, dark and cloudy, ominously hopeful day!
Here’s the new link to check out for the currency artwork juried exhibit at the Purple Moon.
In a chocolate-covered almond shell…Hard Times: a new dollar for america is a juried art exhibit sponsored by the The Purple Moon, an art and mid-century modern design gallery in downtown Charleston, WV.
The goal of the exhibit is to artistically focus on the changing and challenging economic landscape the nation and the world now finds itself in and the impact and perception of the dollar in modern society.
Submissions by artists follow the theme of the show with works of art which re-design, revalue or re-evaluate the American dollar and which artistically address at least one of the following:
1 - A redesign of the American dollar bill.
2 – The revaluation of the dollar and its role in 21st Century.
3 – Alternatives to the dollar in the 21st Century.
Hey Chuck, who’s the Juror??
and had a great little chitchat with Tracy, the stores owner and painter of fine pictures.
THe store looked good, I never really look at the supplies there but they have them! I think I dont look at the supplies because to me the place is an art gallery and the consumer in me shuts off when I see art on the wall. And some of it is good, really. They have the potential there to do some nice things with their space, I mean for GOSH sakes they just built a brand new art gallery and were fiddling with that window out front for a hot minute.
I was thinking of going in there and gangstering some framed jerseys. Just kidding.
If I could offer advice, i would advise any painter or artists, in all mediums, to go make an appointment with Tracy, DONT just show up with your “portfolio”, thats a term the art stores made up, you dont have to use it, and request a solo show, OR if there are any independent curators, to work on a show and bring it there. It’s all up in the mix on Quarrier, a main thoroughfare.
Jeremy Drake has his senior exhibit up at WV State right now. The opening was last night, I missed it and I regret it because the art invitation card looked interesting. Unfortunately the card arrived like the day of the show and it never registered.
Works in the show consist of nature images that have been altered with text digitally that are printed on large sheets of mylar suspended in a way that the viewer can interact with the piece walking around to see the back and front, perhaps interpreting the gallery as nature. pics welcome.
Andrea attended the exhibit and says its worthy.
Check it out at the Della Brown Gallery until May 22
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The Huntington Art Collective, a group in affiliation with Create Huntington, will be holding an inaugural art exhibition and reception to celebrate the grand opening of Gallery 842, a community art project spawned from the weekly Chat ‘N Chew sessions.
Opening Reception tomorrow night.
The exhibition, juried and curated by Huntington artists Seth Cyfers and John Farley, and organized by a volunteer group of citizens, will feature artwork from across the Tri-state area.
The opening reception will take place on the evening of April 24, 2009 from 7 pm to midnight. There will not be a cover charge but donations (to subsidize ongoing operating expenses) will be graciously accepted. Refreshments will be provided.
Gallery 842 is located at 842 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV (formerly Bliss Boutique). Gallery 842 will be open Thursday-Saturday from 4 pm – 9 pm, and Sunday from noon-4 pm.
Several local establishments are sponsoring this initiative by donating funds, including Mac-Reedo’s Bar & Grill, Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley, Hank’s Wall-Street Tavern & Piano-Bar, Giovanni’s Pizzeria, Stonewall and Musicplex Recording Studio.
Many area businesses are graciously offering discounts to patrons who visit Gallery 842 and get a bracelet. Venues include: Rebels & Redcoats Tap Room, Hank’s Wall-Street Tavern & Piano-Bar, St. Mark’s, Shaker’s Bar & Grill, V-Club, and Mac-Reedo’s Bar & Grill.
The space for Gallery 842 has been donated by Liza Caldwell of Huntington.
Curator Chip Tantlinger, owner of Marshhouse, an online gallery of sorts rooted in St. Albans specializing in original fine art, prints, gig posters, and toys for artists of all ages, has brought a large solo exhibition of the Utah-based artist Leia Bell to the Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery on Hale Street.
The artist, Leia Bell:
Right off the bat, the show looks to be an even distribution of paintings, sketches and prints, about 30 works in all, providing a healthy look into the versatility of Bell. Born in Tenn-a-Ki (save 10 for me), Tennessee, Bell moved to Utah to get her BFA from the Univ. of Utah, where she started getting her money out her degree selling gig posters to highlight emerging and interesting rock bands like the Decemberists, Weezer, and Atmosphere (rap).
According to the press release, Bell then moved into making fine art screenprints, many of the 5 and 8-color variety, as well as acrylic and mixed-media paintings. The posters, like her paintings are straightforward, emphasizing line and color, with a strong sense of whimsical and dream-like content. Her subjects are often animals and famous people, allowing accessible avenues into interpreting the work.
The exhibit titled Bears, Birds, and Buildings, will be Bell’s first major entry into West Virginia’s art world, and the public is lucky to have it and the Good News Mountaineer Garage, who continue to humbly bring important emerging shows into downtown Charleston. By my count, this is the third time Tantlinger has brought his curatorial capabilities to Good News, and has a mini-history of keeping it real hospitable (HIGH LIFE).
Heres the announcement card with the info:
Bell, Barack, 5-color screenprint, edition of 120
Bell, gig poster, 4-color screenprint ed. of 115
Bell, Chimera Bunny, mixed media on masonite
WHEN: Preview April 16, 2009, from 5-8pm
Opening Reception with artist: April 17, 2009, from 5:30-9:30
April 18, 2009, noon t0 6.
WHERE: Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery, 221 Hale Street, in between Stray Dog Antiques and Merrill’s Photo.
WHY: Because big things are poppin’
I touched down yesterday in the great state of Arizona–Phoenix to be exact. If you have any time check out the stories revolving around the local Sheriff Joe of Maricopa County, do so. You won’t be disappointed.
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The Stations of the Cross, an annual arts exhibit designed to visually depict the events in the last hours leading to Jesus’ crucifixion, from the Garden of Gethsemane to his burial, has moved to a downtown location : Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St.
It has a wide of list of participation of area artists some more known than others and offers an interesting mix of approaches to dealing with the subject. Artists included are Amy Williams, Mark Wolfe, Debbie Jarvis, Rob Cleland, Rebecca Burch, Chris Williams, Donna Young, Jeff Pierson, Angelica Tovar-Settle, Chris Dutch, Robin Hammer, Dan Connery, Jane Hammett, Joe Bolyard, Steve Holsclaw, Paula Bickham, Charleston Catholic sixth grade art class, Rob Hrezo, Dave Litz and Charly Hamilton.
What: Devotional Group Arts Exhibition
OPENING RECEPTION: Tuesday April 7th 7 to 9 pm at the above-listed church. The exhibit will be open 9am to 6pm weekdays April 7th thru 16th, and until 8pm the evening of Thursday April 16th.
Why you should go: Because it’s the only devotional art exhibit that includes a wide-span of artists creating narrative-driven work in a variety of mediums. It interests me and I will go because I think it’s weirdly unusual to see artists experiment in sculptural forms and not just make 2D work on a wall (there still may be some of that). But from I’ve seen these are installations, making use of materials to assist in historical storytelling. G-Unit.
or further information about the exhibit contact exhibit curator Rev. Doug Minnerly, 304 -549-5830 or participating artist Chris Dutch, 304 344 8847 or 304 543 8847.
Here are some photos from this year’s exhibit!
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem, by Angelica Tovar-Settle
Jesus, betrayed by Judas, by Mark Wolfe
Jesus promises his kingdom to the good thief, by Dan Connery
Jerry Fugate, known around town for his perpetual niceness and extraordinary hats has compiled a video of last weeks ArtWALK.
He gets a freshpaint daps for his music selections.
It would look like this. Seriously, Charleston is on the map with a pretty ill-na-na rundown of area artists. If you are an artist and want to be featured on this joint then holler at Rebecca Burch. She will do some serious considering.
