Published: March 25, 2009 10:37 am      

Things to do — 03/26/09

BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.

Workshops:

July 24 through 28, 6 p.m. — Watercolor by E.B. Lewis. Covering painting air painting, art theory, the study of light and value while improving skills in watercolor. The class is limited. Cost is $500. For more information, call (616) 460-2147 or e-mail eblewisstudios.@yahhoo.com.

Exhibits:

Through March — Works of David A. Kummer.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



BIRKE ART GALLERY

Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

The gallery is on the first floor of Smith Hall at Marshall University on the corner of Hal Greer Boulevard and 3rd Avenue. For more information, call (304) 696-2296.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART GALLERY

Monday through April 8 — 2009 annual Sophomore Art Exhibit. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The gallery is on the campus of Morehead State Univeristy.



DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY

‰Paper Mosaic class is $65 including 6”X6” canvas or mirror frame, craft Knife, decoupage medium and dimensional paint as well as six to eight class hours of instruction to be done in one day.

‰Traditional Mosaic class are $110, which includes mirror frame, tile nippers, safety glasses, adhesive and six class hours of instruction.

The gallery is at 101 East Water St., Flemingsburg; open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch.

For more information, call Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. Visit the Web site at doodlesgallery.com.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Exhibits:

‰Through July 2009 — “Music through the Ages:” See how people enjoyed music prior to the days of compact discs and mp3s. Explore sheet music, sound playback devices and musical recordings as well as the history behind recorded sound.

‰"The Fabulous Fifties: Elvis to Einstein.”

‰Tangrams, Geoboards and Quilt Squares.

First Friday, April 3 — Ashland Community & Technical College student art show. Admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m.

Special Exhibits:

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric man in The Ohio River Valley”

‰“Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky”

‰“Steel Rails”

Student Special Events

FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that are seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave. (606) 329-8888; Fax, (606) 324-3218; or e-mail at info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is highlandsmuseum.com. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Mondays by appointment.

Cost is $5.50, adults; $4.50, seniors, students and children; members and children younger than 2 are admitted free.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM

OF ART

Exhibits

‰Through Oct. 18 — “Who’s Who in the Vault: Portraits from the Permanent Collection.”

‰Through May 24 — “Slightly Unbalanced,” an exhibition of works by contemporary artists that focuses on the issue of psychological neurosis and its presence in much of today’s art.

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 $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, school tours and the public on Tuesdays. Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.



INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM

OF THE HORSE

Through May 31 — “Fay Moore: A Woman Artist in a Sporting World — A 60-year Retrospective.”

Reception for the artist will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 23.

The museum is at the Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway in Lexington. For more information, call (859) 259-4232 or visit KyHorsePark.com.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

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.



L STYLE

The new, eight-week session of the Wheel Thrown Pottery classes began March 9 and 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Potters Loft, L Style Salon, 1516 Winchester Ave.

Each student will work on their own wheel.

For more information or to register, call instructor Bill Meadows at (304) 654-9948.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council, 103 S. Main St., Louisa. The gallery has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.

Commissioned artists are available for specific art work.

The Lawrence County Arts Council is working with the Lawrence County Humane Society for its second annual Animal Walk. The gallery will sponsor a Dog Walk Art Contest. For more information, call Maureen at (606) 638-1313.

The gallery is dedicating this month for the “LOVE OF ART” and has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork including drawings, paintings, photography, abstract sculptures, quilts, handmade jewelry, books from local authors/artists, note cards, decorative painted juvenile furniture, art dolls, etc. all on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday hours from noon to 4 p.m.

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council 103 S. Main Cross St., across from the Lawrence County Court House.

For more information, call (606) 638-1313.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.

Artist of the month is Jason Stewart of Studio 138.

The Olive Tree will feature gourmet foods, light lunch fare and much more. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (606) 615-2998; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the gourmet shop only, no food service.

New business — Town and Country. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand opening will be March 30.

New fine arts graphics and printing by Denise Spaulding. (606) 465-5589.

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

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

Mondays:

‰New watercolor class beginning March 31 with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.

Tuesdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Watercolor Class 10 a.m. to noon with Janice LeBrun.

‰Children’s Art Class, 3:30 to 5 p.m. with Cathie Lambeau. Four classes are $85. (304) 617-7361.

‰Beginning acrylic painting classes, 6 to 8 p.m., all ages, $85. Call Cathy Lambeau at (304) 617-7361.

‰Watercolor class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Wednesdays:

‰“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills” 10 a.m. to noon. Call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

Thursdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes with Cathy Vigor. Learn Peyote and Herringbone stitch. Fee $65 for three classes. Students should bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. (606) 325-3691.

‰Acrylic Painting Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.

Saturdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes, ages 9 to 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with B.J. Wilder, (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit the Web site at pendletonartcenter.com.

For studio rental information, call Chrissie Smith, (606) 920-9863 or e-mail at csmithpac@yahoo.com.



THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. — Art Sparks Family Studio, African Art Adventure. With a focus on engaging with the museum’s current exhibitions and exploring art techniques brings art alive through fun and unique activities for the whole family. Offered the second and fourth Saturday year round. Free will $5 admission to Art Sparks.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. — Jo Folsome on Helen Franenthaler’s Situation Cyd Lyun on William Mason Brown’s Raspberries; Arlene Tuttle on Dirk Valkenburg’s A Cat Protecting Spoils fro a Dog; and Joyce Ruffra on Gaspar de Crayer’s William of Aquitaine Converted by St. Bernard.

Opening April 12 — “4 Salvaged Boxes,” wHY Architecture. Through June 14.

The museum is at 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville. For more information, visit speedmuseum.org.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Michal Perrine Adams will be the featured artist for March with her award-winning watercolors. Foreign exchange students from the Ashland area also will be featured.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401. Visit the Web site at yessy.com/TUG.