Published: April 02, 2008 09:14 am            

Things to do — 04/03/08

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

First Friday opening for artist Wendy Fosterwelsh’s exhibit titled “Strangers Whose Faces I Know” — recent vibrant and colorful paintings by the ACTC art instructor.

Instructor Bill Meadows and several of his students will work upstairs in the Potter’s Loft.

Hours for First Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.

For more information on Bill Meadows pottery classes, call (304) 654-9948 .

The gallery is at 1516 Winchester Ave. (606) 324-1296.

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.



ART OF THE REDEEMED

STUDIO & GALLERY

The gallery, in Suite 206 on the second floor of the Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., Ashland, 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.

Special exhibit — “Toothpick Constructions” by Les Hayes, which include a replica of his home, the Spider Web House, Cracker Barrel restaurants, the old Russell High School, houses, barns, churches and depots.

‰On exhibit — New impressionistic landscapes and seascapes in oil by Kirtz. Also on exhibit are pastels, acrylics and mixed-media works.

‰On exhibit — New contemporary works by Chapman in acrylic and mixed media. He is accepting portrait commissions.

Openings are still available in classes or private lessons in pastel, acrylic and oil.

The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator and open by appointment.

For more information, call Kirtz or Chapman at (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Evening art classes at the studio. Classes are limited to six to eight students, beginners to advanced. All classes are $110 for the sessions. Gift certificates are available.

‰Mondays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Michael Wagner teaches oil classes.

‰Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Kim McKisson teaches the watercolor classes.

‰Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Ken Macht teaches the ceramics class.

Gallery Exhibits:

‰April through May — Barbara Clarke, watercolor; Ken Swinson, Oil, watercolor and pastel; Brent Michael, three-dimensional photography; and Rita Kent, photography.

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

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



Claypool-Young Art Gallery

Through Wednesday — 2008 annual MSU Sophomore Art Exhibit. Opening reception, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

April 23 through May 7 — 2008 Annual MSU Senior Art Exhibition. Opening reception, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Claypool-Young Art Gallery is at Morehead State University. For information, call (606) 783-5446 or to moreheadstate.edu/art.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Special Events:

First Friday Art Walk spotlight’s the museum’s newest exhibit: “Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky.” Discover the impact Lincoln’s policies had on our region and hear the stories of people who lived during that time. Admission: Free.

Special Exhibits:

“Steel Rails” — A new museum exhibit that examines industry in our region. See what attracted early settlers to our area and learn about the various industries that were developed — iron, oil, coal and rail. There are hands-on activities for children.

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.

Saturday and March 29, 10 a.m. — Program on Florida’s Manatees.

Special Student

Workshop

Ages 3 to 5 — “Every Child is an Artist,” a preschool playgroup designed for children and their caregivers. Sessions are on Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m., that include story time, art activity and playtime in the discovery center.

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 at 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

Classes:

To register for a class, call Brad Boston at (304) 529-2701, Ext. 21.

Exhibits:

‰“American Spirit: The A.G. Edwards/Wachovia Securities Collection,” an exhibit of more than 50 pieces. Runs April 12 through July 13. Artists featured include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, George Catlin, Howard Chandler Christy and Edward Penfield. Opening reception will be at 2 p.m. April 13 with music by The 1937 Flood.

‰“Blenko: West Virginia’s Gift to the World,” an exhibit of more than 100 pieces of glass from the West Virginia State Museum, the Huntington Museum of Art and the Blenko Factory collection and private collections; through May 4.

Events:

April 13, 3:30 p.m. — The Musical Arts Guild presents “We The People,” a concert of patriotic music and song.

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.



IRONTON COUNCIL

FOR THE ARTS

April 18 — The Mad River Theater presents a play honoring John Henry.

All shows begin at 7:20 p.m. at Ohio University Southern, 1804 Liberty Ave. in the Riffe Center Mains Rotunda, except for the final performance, “John Henry.” This show will be presented in the Collins Center, Bowman Auditorium.

Tickets for individual shows may be purchased at the door at $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and full-time students. For more information, call Patrick McCoy at (740) 533-4541, e-mail to irontonarts@hotmail.com or visit southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts.



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 ‘30s 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 Carolina 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.



OHIO UNIVERSITY

ART GALLERIES

In the School of Art Gallery:

‰Through April 10 — Undergraduate Juried Exhibition | Juror: Jordan McKenzie. A highly competitive juried exhibition featuring the artwork created by School of Art undergraduate students.

Exhibition and symposium are made possible by Arts for Ohio New Initiative Grant and are a collaboration between the School of Art.

School of Dance Dancers are Mickie Geller, Tresa Randall, Ruben Graciani and Marina Walchli.

The Aesthetic Technologies Lab, Honors Tutorial Program in Dance and the Performance Studies at the School of Interdisciplinary Art.

Admission is free. For additional information, visit ohiou.edu/art or call (740) 593-0796.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

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

“For the Love of Animals” is the featured exhibit this month.

Tuesdays — Artists Day. Bring your own supplies (except oils) and for $5 spend the day creating with other artists.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and noon until 4 p.m. on Saturdays for further info call (606) 638-1313.



THE PENDLETON ART CENTER

Join the artists of the Pendleton Art Center on Friday for First Friday activities, including live music and the unveiling of several new pieces of functional art. Many of the artists also will be in their studios from 2 to 6 p.m. on Second Look Saturday.

The Pendleton Art Center, 1537-1539 WInchester Ave., houses the working and retail sale studios of 38 artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State with a wide range of talents. Pendleton studios are open on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland and from 2 to 6 p.m. on the next day for Second Look Saturday. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.

The Left Bank Café is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday. (606) 325-3815. Tonight is open mic night at the café. Singers, storytellers, poets, comedians and others are invited to perform.

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) 325-3309.

MONDAYS:

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

‰Watercolor classes with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.

TUESDAYS:

‰Watercolor Class from 10 a.m. to noon, with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

‰Begining Acrylic Painting Class — 6 to 8 p.m., call Cathie Lambeau. (304) 697-0514.

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

‰New Art Basics — Through the use of both pencil and acrylic paint, instructor Cathie Lambeau will teach basic techniques such as perspective, shading and composition that will increase students’ skills and enjoyment of creative abilities. Classes will be 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 13 and older, March 25 through April 22. Five classes/$85. Call Lambeau for supply list and other information at (304) 617-7361.

WEDNESDAYS:

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

‰Beginners Acrylic Classes, 6 to 8 p.m., with Cathie Lambeau. (304) 697-0514.

THURSDAYS:

‰Handbuilding pottery classes — 1:30 to 4 p.m., with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

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

‰Acrylic Classes, beginners and intermediate — 6 to 8 p.m., with Janice Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.

‰Fabric Dying/Surface Design Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Bead Weaving Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

SATURDAYS:

‰Stained Glass Classes — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Debbie Eoff. (606) 833-9594.

‰Bead Weaving Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰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 check the Pendleton Web site at pendletonartcenter.com. For studio rental information, contact J. Bird Cremeans at (304) 840-1143.

Visit the Pendleton Art Center at Newport on the Levee, Plaza Level. The gallery presents exclusively the works of artists from the three Pendleton Art Centers in Ashland, Cincinnati and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

More than 30 of the best artists in the area.

Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Regular gallery and framing hours.

Featured artist is oil painter Gary Zornes of Russell.

First Friday will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature paintings and clothing by Ann Adkins of Ashland.

Demo artist will be Chuck Ball of Ashland doing Sumi-e Ink watercolor.

Guitar music will be provided by Brett Sherman of Coal Grove, Ohio.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401.

        

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