Published: March 21, 2007 09:19 am            

Things to do — 03/22/07

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Stephen Tirone, art professor at Morehead State University, will exhibit his pottery, paintings and sculpture: bronze, marble and wood. His work will be on display through March 31.

Pottery instructor Bill Meadows will resume classes on Mondays, April 2 through May 21, or Tuesdays, April 3 through May 22. For sign up information, please call (304) 654-9948.

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.

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 United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

April 21 and 22 — A two-day workshop in mixed media collage by Kirtz. Space is limited; registration required.

The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator.

For more information, 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

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@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



DAIRY BARN

Closed Monday; 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

Special Exhibits:

“The Faces of Hunger and Homelessness” — On display through April 15. This exhibit inaugurates a new traveling photographic essay, the result of a survey conducted by the area’s Shelter of Hope. The focus for this exhibit is community awareness; the data and photographs demonstrate the impact and diversity of poverty in our community.

“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.

“Styles and Textiles: Crazy Quilts from the Nineteenth Century” — Visit our textile area where elegant fabrics and elaborate stitches were designed in unconventional and decorative ways for the Victorian home.

FETCH! Challenge Lab — Try the activities that you’ve seen on PBS’s “FETCH!” This month’s challenge is “Go Fly a Kite.” Exhibit is free with regular admission.

Student Special Events:

“Every Child is an Artist” — Wednesdays (March 14, 21 and 28) from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Preschool art experience for child and caregiver, includes story and playtime. Sign up for all four sessions at $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Walk-in cost is $10 for nonmembers and $7.50 for members. Discount given for second child in the same family. Call to register at (606) 329-8888.

Ongoing exhibits:

“A Tree House of My Own” — What do you see when you’re up in a tree? Learn about the natural world around us! Bugs and beetles, butterflies and snakes, animals and birds, plants and flowers all take their place in your own backyard.

“The World at War: Answering the Call” — The Appalachian region has always given up its sons and daughters to war. Reflect on the public and private sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during the wards of the 20th century.

“The Front Porch” — What did we do for fun before computers and TV? Before air-conditioning and the mall? Try some time honored games and traditions, plus a chance to visit with your neighbors in a swing or catch a cool breeze in a rocker. Come “sit a while” and reflect on a leisurely part of times past.

“C.I. Haeberle Medical Exhibit” — Step into the world of health care circa 1940s and 1950s when late night house calls were made into homes from medical facilities and payment was made with chickens and produce.

“Frank and Margaret Adkins Aviation Exhibit” — Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum’s Discovery Center, which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.

“Poage’s Landing: Life on the River” — Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot Little Joe, a towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage’s Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT!

“Country Music Heritage Hall” — Explore the memorabilia and biographies of several well-known country music artists who came from towns either on or near U.S. 23. Learn more about Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Visit the Music Quilt, the interactive sound sculpture where everyone can be a musician!

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 run through April 1 at the HMA. 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 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.



PENDLETON ART CENTER

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. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby. Outer galleries are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Left Bank Cafe — Now serving soup, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and soft drinks during the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cafe is also open for First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815.

Spaulding and Wallace Fine Art Printing — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3309.

Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-2597.

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

Mondays:

“Watercolor Classes” 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 April 2.

“Handbuilding Pottery Classes,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $80 for five weeks. Pre-registration is required. Instructor is B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.

Tuesdays:

“Watercolor Classes” from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048. Classes will begin March 20.

“Watercolor Classes” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048. Classes will begin April 17.

“Beginning Acrylic Painting Class,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes will begin March 5 and continue through March 27. Ages 14 and older. 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. New class will begin April 14.

“Beginners Acrylic Class,” four sessions for ages 14 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes will begin March 6 and continue through March 27. Cost is $80. Call Cathie Lambeau for information at (304) 697-0514.

Thursdays:

“Handbuilding Pottery Classes” from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 for five weeks. Pre-registration is required. Instructor is B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.

“Intermediate Acrylic Classes” from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.

Saturdays:

“Bead Weaving Class” from 1 to 4 p.m. March 17 and 24. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. Fee is $45. Bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. Register with Cathy Vigor (606) 325-3691.

“Free Form Bead Weaving Class” from 1 to 4 p.m. April 21 and 28. Fee is $45 for two classes. Bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. Register with Cathy Vigor (606) 325-3691.

Artist of the Month for March is Janet Lester of Studio 103, featuring portraits, as well as other subject matter in watercolor.

For studio rental information, call Josh Spence (304) 634-3880.

For more information on the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.



SPEED ART MUSEUM

“From Vessel to Sculpture: Ceramics at the Speed” — Through June 24. Admission is free to this exhibit.

The museum brings images that changed the way we view the world to Louisville. With more than 200 iconic works drawn from the world-renowned collections of the George Eastham House, this exhibition explores photography from 1839 daguerreotype to Sept. 11, 2001. On display from June 19 to Sept. 16, the exhibit will include restored and archived film clips from before 1923.

Tickets are $10, free for museum members. Groups of 10 or more qualify for ticket discounts. For more information on group tours, call (502) 634-2960 or e-mail tours@speedmuseum.org.

“From Folk to Modern: Kentucky Pottery, 1900-1950” — On view in the Museum’s Focus Galleries from March 7 to June 24. Presenting more than 40 objects drawn from several important private collections, this is the first exhibition to trace the transformation of Kentucky pottery as production shifted from utilitarian wares to art pottery.

Parking is available at the Speed’s parking garage, adjacent to the Museum. Access to the parking garage is available from Third Street. Parking in the garage is $3.

2035 South Third St., Louisville. Other features of the museum include a hands-on Art Learning Center for families, a cafe and a gift shop.

Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; and closed on Monday.

For general information, call (502) 634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org.



UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Second annual Spring Art Show — Photography Show. Receiving dates will be from 10 a.m. to noon April 21 and noon to 2 p.m. April 22. Jury date will be April 22. Opening reception will be May 4 during First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Awards will be given out at 7 p.m. Artists may pick up their work from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 or 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. There is a $20 entry fee for up to three pieces of work. All works must be for sale.

Michal Perrine Adams will remain the Featured Artist for the month of March. Her award winning watercolors took top honors with one sale in the recent Greenbo Art Show.

The 2nd Annual Spring Art Show will be May 4 through June 22. This will be a photography show this year. Prospectuses will be available in March. See Barbara in the gallery for one or call the numbers listed below.

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.

1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

        

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