January 31, 2007 09:13 am
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ANN DAVIS GALLERY
Stephen Tirone is the featured artist for the Ann Davis Gallery’s First Friday Art Walk on Feb. 2. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit, which will run through March 31, includes ceramics, marble, bronze, wood carvings and paintings.
Tirone will present a brief slideshow on pottery at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by a clay demonstration upstairs in the Potter’s Loft. The event is free.
Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment.
1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-1296.
ART OF THE REDEEMED
STUDIO & GALLERY
On exhibit:
The gallery is in Suite 206, on the second floor of the historic Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., in downtown Ashland. It is home to working artists Gail Kirtz and Rodney Chapman, both of whom work in various media and offer their original art and prints for sale.
A new limited edition Giclee print will be available for sale, “Transformation” by Gail Kirtz.
The winner of the December drawing was Betty Means of Wheelersburg, Ohio.
On Exhibit — New abstract colored pencil drawings and other contemporary works by Chapman. Also on exhibit are several new works by Kirtz, including a new rendition in oil of “Bennett’s Mill Covered Bridge.”
Classes are available in oil, acrylic and pastel.
Trumpet lessons and tutoring will be offered by Chapman at the studio. Chapman has a bachelor of music degree in trumpet performance from MSU and has performed professionally in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean.
April 21 and 22 — A two day workshop in mixed media collage by Kirtz. Space is limited, so register now.
The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator.
For more information, please call Kirtz or Chapman at (606) 324-5729 or (606) 547-5346 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com. Visit fineartstudioonline.com/GailKirtz.
BANANA TREE STUDIOS
On exhibit through the end of February will be works by Ann Olson, Wanda Morgan and Elsa Salyers.
The last Sunday of every month (unless it is a holiday), the studio will be the gathering place for regional artists. All artists are invited to the 5th Salon from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on the Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trail Web site. Artists are asked to being a piece of work (finished or in progress) to share with the group.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Classes in ceramics and painting are available.
121 East Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.
For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1356 or e-mail machtk@kywls.com.
DAIRY BARN
The second installation of Athens Voices comes to the Athens, Ohio, gallery. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Closed Monday through Wednesday; Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $3.50; student and seniors, $2.50; members and children younger than 12 are admitted free. Online visit dairybarn.org.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Events:
Black History Celebration 2007 Opening Night — Friday at 7 p.m. at the Museum & Discovery Center. The program is on the Tuskegee Airmen and their Kentucky connection, presented by Ronald L. Spriggs, along with music by Paul Blazer Jazz Band and reception. Free admission.
Exhibits:
“Slam Dunk! The Basketball Memorabilia of John Carpenter” — This exhibit will continue through April 7. Catch Kentucky’s basketball fever and see the memorabilia and autographed pictures taken from the world-renowned collection of Firebrick’s favorite son, John Carpenter.
“Black History Celebration 2007: Spotlight on Sports” — Exhibit will open at 5 p.m. Friday. Celebrate the contributions of African American athletes from early years to current achievements. Local, state, national and international athletes are spotlighted with autographed pictures and memorabilia.
“Black History Celebration 2007: An Artist’s Perspective” — Opens at 5 p.m. Friday. View the current works of artist Jerry Johnson.
“Of Styles and Textiles: Feminine Trends and Traditions of the 1950s” — Introducing a new museum space dedicated to textiles, quilts and clothing, this exhibit focuses on the revolutionary change in clothing style, the more subtle changes in quilting and fabric and the local community altering events during the 1920s.
FETCH! Challenge Lab — Try the activities that you’ve seen on PBS’s “FETCH!” This month’s challenge is “Rescue Mission.” Exhibit is free with regular admission.
The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, children and students. Members and children younger than 2 admitted free.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Mondays by appointment. Call (606) 329-8888. E-mail highlandsmuseum@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at highlandsmuseum.com.
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART
“A Romance with the Landscape: Realism to Impressionism” — This exhibit will begin Saturday and will run through April 1 at the Huntington Museum of Art. This exhibit features works by Jules Breton, Julien Dupre, Honore Daumier, Charles-Francois Daubigny and Paul Signac, among others.
“American Impressionism: A French Connection” — This exhibit goes on view Saturday and will continue through April 1. This exhibit features works by Clyde Hassam, Willard Leroy Metcalf and Edward Willis Redfield, among others.
On exhibit at the museum at 2033 McCoy Road:
“Tres Cher: Quintessentially French Works from the Collection of the HMA” — Will continue through April 8 and features work in a variety of media by artists such as Paul Gaugin, Maurice de Vlaminck, Auguste Rodin and Rene Lalique, among others.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
General admission is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, all school tours and to the public on Tuesdays.
Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.
JESSE STUART FOUNDATION
Exhibits:
“Image of Appalachia,” a collection of more than 60 black-and-white photographs of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from the 1920s and 1930s, is on display.
“The Leming Gallery,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists Jim Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Caroline Wilson will be on display.
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Friday, 4:30 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for the annual “Diversity and Injustices” exhibit entitled “Finding Family.” On exhibit through Feb. 24 at Gallery for the Arts, 44 East Main St., Mount Sterling. Admission is free.
For more information, call (859) 498-6264.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment.
PENDLETON ART CENTER
Think “ART” for Valentine’s Day! Visit the Pendleton on First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. during Ashland’s Downtown Art Walk and on Second Look Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., is home to artists from the Tri-State area who have a wide range of talents.
The studios are open for First Friday each month from 5 to 9 p.m. and the following day for Second Look Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The lobby is open by appointment with one of the artists.
The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:
Mondays:
“Watercolor” with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration with a deposit is required. New classes will begin Monday.
“Handbuilding Pottery Classes,” for children grades fifth through eighth from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $68. Instructor is B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.
Tuesdays:
“Watercolor Classes” beginning Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.
“Beginning Acrylic Painting Class,” from 6 to 8 p.m. through Feb. 13. For more information, call Cathie Lambeau at (304) 697-0514.
Wednesdays:
“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills” will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration with a deposit is required. For more information, call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.
Thursdays:
“Handbuilding Pottery Classes” for adults from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. (two separate classes). Instructor is B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.
“Intermediate Acrylic Classes” beginning today from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.
Saturdays:
“Bead Weaving Class,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. Peyote and Herringbone stitch. Fee is $45 for two classes. Register with Cathy Vigor at (606) 325-3691.
“Fabric Dying Class,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24. $120 fee includes all fabric and dyes. Register with Cathy Vigor.
Artist of the Month for February is Ron Burgess of Studio 127, featuring wood carvings and photography.
For more information on the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.
UPSTAIRS GALLERY
The featured artist for February is Michal Adams. Her opening reception will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Come meet her and view her display of nature, which inspires this watercolorist from Louisa.
Michal is a retired elementary teacher from Lawrence County. She still finds time to volunteer in the school system, to take outside classes and to paint.
New artists displaying their talents in the Gallery include Cliff Sullivan of Versailles and Wendy Burchett of Olive Hill. Mr. Sullivan’s acrylics and colored pencil works depict peoples relation to God through nature. Ms. Burchett’s pen and ink drawings are also based on nature with flowers and butterflies.
For more information, call (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 and ask for Barbara. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Some of Barbara Delligatti’s watercolors can be viewed online at yessy.com.
1430 Winchester Ave. and Prudential is next door at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
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