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Art “ON THE EDGE” at the Arts Center

Beginning on September 25, the ART Beyond TRADITION group of artists is presenting its show of abstract art called, “On the Edge,” at the Walter Greer Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Shelter Cove. Thirteen artists collaborated to produce this exhibition of artwork in a variety of media, including metal sculpture, oils, acrylics, watercolors, collages and assemblages. There will be an opening RECEPTION at the Arts Center Thursday, Sept 25, from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. to which the public is invited. The exhibit runs through October 12.

Since its last show two years ago, the Art Beyond Tradition group has been perfecting its abstract work and pushing its skills to create the most unique and expressive selection of artwork to be presented in the Lowcountry. It is a bold show pulsing with color, and filled with concepts that are fresh and different. The artists presenting “On the Edge” include: Deanna Bowdish, Cindy Chiappetta, Art Cornell, Marilyn Dizikes, Jo Dye, Anne Hakala, Brucie Holler, Vickie Jourdan, Stephen Kishel, Mary Jane Martin, Arla Crumlick Wible, Caroll Williams and Irene K. Williamson. The show was designed and installed by Martha Ahrens Schymik.


LINDA SHEPPARD Classes:
Portrait Drawing I - Thursdays 8:30-3:00 Sept 11-October 9 All Levels Port Royal SC.

Portrait Drawing I&II -Thursdays 8:30-3:00 Nov. 6-Dec 4. All Levels
For more information, call Linda Sheppard 379 4633
843 379 4366 shepstudio@yahoo.com sheppardart.com


SHERI FARBSTEIN will be giving a week long comprehensive workshop on paper-clay, a wonderful new way to create pottery and sculpture. The workshop will begin Monday Sept. 15 and run through Fri. the 19th. Each day will begin at 9:00 and go to 4:00 with a break for lunch. The workshop is $500 and includes all materials. If you are interested in this exciting new material, call Sheri Farbstein at 843-681-5771.

WANTED - to save artist's husband's hobby - reel-to-reel audio tape recorder. If anyone has one that they are willing to part with, please contact NEIL SNOW 363-5791 (bsloom@aol.com)

For the third time, both DON and JOYCE NAGEL have been juried into the Pastel Society of America Annual Pastel Exhibition running Sept. 5th - 20th, 2008 at the National Arts Club at 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC.
Don will show his 20" x 25" pastel, "Old Rte. 17". Joyce will be represented by her 22" x 22" image, "Morning Coffee/ Bevanga."
Doug Dawson a Hilton Head Art League workshop instructor will be the Hall of Fame Honoree for this 36th Annual Exhibition.

WE WELCOME OUR NEW ART LEAGUE MEMBERS:
Pam Bredin, Joan English, Mirella Flegel, Don Kehoe, Jamie Kirkell, Sandra McIntyre, Maria Meidanis, Margaret Ann Munday, Barbara Nagel, Phyllis Napoli, Jane Lola Porteous, Al Rayfield, Donna Taylor, Jane Tickner.

STUDIO SURVERY: Donna Ireton and a friend are investigating the feasibility of establishing a studio facility in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. Their concept would include space for 20 or more artists, a retail art supply store, a framing shop, and a kiln. Gallery space would also be included. Before we proceed with finding a suitable location, however, we'd like to survey local artists to determine, if there was a need for such a facility. Below is a copy of the survey document.

STUDIO SURVEY
We are researching the feasibility of providing studio space to local artists. Our initial concept is to include in the facility: studio spaces of varying size, reception/sales area, classroom, kitchen, demonstration room, meeting space, and retail operations such as a kiln, framing shop, and retail art supplies. Rent would be charged on a square foot basis, and each studio would have its own separately metered or apportioned utilities (water and electric).

We intend to complete our research by the end of this year, and if such an endeavor is feasible, open for business by early spring.

In order to determine whether there is a local demand for studio space, we ask that you complete and return this survey to us by September 30th. Please return the survey to us either by email (to ibulldozer@yahoo.com) or by mail to Donna Ireton, 11 Wedgefield Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29926.

Thank you for helping us with our research.

Donna Ireton Laura Silberman
843-342-3419 843-589-9259
11 Wedgefield Drive 512 Colonial Drive
Hilton Head, SC 29926 Hilton Head, SC 29926
ibulldozer@yahoo.com elsilbo@earthlink.net

SURVEY

Would you be interested in renting studio space? (Y/N)______

Please check your location preference(s): HHI South____, HHI-middle____, HHI North____, Bluffton Old Town ____, Bluffton 278____, Beaufort ____, other______________________________.

Amount of space preferred (check one): 100 Sq. Ft. ____, 150 Sq. Ft.____, 200 Sq. Ft.____, 250 Sq. Ft.____, more (how much)______.

Would you be willing to build out your space to fit your needs? (Y/N)____

Would you be willing to share your studio space with one or more other artists? (Y/N)____.

Would you sell from your space (Y/N) ___ or want a sales desk for the whole facility? (Y/N)_____

Would you want in the facility (Y/N): retail art supplies____, framing shop____, kiln____ , classroom/demo space ___, meeting space ____, other?_______________

Would you open your studio to the public (you must be present) 20 hrs/wk? (Y/N) ____ and during special events (e,g., shows, demos, festivals) at least once every other month for 6-8 hours? (Y/N) ____

Have you participated in this type of endeavor before? Please provide details.
_____________________________________________________________________
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Would you want to be an investor/part owner in this endeavor? (Y/N) ______

Comments?_________ __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Name____________________________________
Phone _______________________ e-mail__________________________________


Return survey by email to ibulldozer@yahoo.com or by mail to Donna Ireton, 11 Wedgefield Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29926.