Published: July 11, 2007 08:16 am            

Things to do — 07/12/07

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

In the Logan Room, digital prints by Jennifer Spade, who has a master of arts degree from Marshall, will be continue to be displayed.

July 20, 6 to 9 p.m. — opening reception for a memorial show for artists Todd Walker and Jim Greenslate. Live music by Michael Garvin and Dan Cowan.

For pottery crafts information, contact instructor Bill Meadows at (304) 654-9948.

Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment.

1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-1296.



ART OF THE REDEEMED

STUDIO & GALLERY

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.

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

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — All-male art exhibit featuring photographer Tom Ross of Maysville; pastel artist Jack Donahue of Cincinnati; and multi-media artist Ken Swinson of Augusta, Ga. Light refreshments will be served.

Art classes are eight weeks long, lasting 21/2 hours a week. Cost is $110. To see instructor biographies and samples of their work, visit the Web site at bananatreestudios.com.

Oils: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday with Mike Wagner.

Watercolors: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Kim McKisson.

Ceramics: 9:30 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday with Ken Macht.

Youth Art Classes: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Kim McKisson. Classes are four weeks. Cost is $40 plus materials.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

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.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

“Harry Potter Adventure” — From 5 to 9 p.m. July 20 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 at the museum. You’ve seen the movie, so while waiting for the book, join in activities based on Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts. Cost is $5 for non-members and $2.50 for members. Includes admission to the museum and all Harry Potter activities. Advance tickets now available.

STARLAB Summer Astronomy Workshops — July 17, 18, 19 for rising third- through fifth-graders; July 24, 25 26 for rising first- and second-graders. 10 a.m. to noon. STARLAB, the portable planetarium, is ready for the July night sky. Learn the stories behind the constellations and the planets and identify them in the summer night sky. Each day will be spent both inside STARLAB and with classroom projects. Workshops stand along, so students can register for one day or all three. Cost per day: $7.50 members, $10 non-members..

“A Night at the Museum: Highlands Style” — From 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. July 27. Experience the Highlands after the lights go out and everything comes to life. Family friendly with surprising and startling twists to your basic museum tour. Join us as our student volunteers and some very special guests make your evening come alive with fun. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and $2.50 for members. Advance tickets are now available.

Special exhibits:

“Paws Along the River Art Show” — Through July 20. Glimpse the street cats and dogs that make up downtown Ashland’s latest public art project and then come inside for a 2-D showing all kinds of animal friends. A new juried art show that showcases the talent and creativity of Tri-State artists.

“From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of America’s Coast Survey” — Through Oct. 31. A pictorial exhibit from the Smithsonian and NOAA celebrating 200 years of accomplishments and scientific contributions in mapping our nation’s coast. Photos, charts and artwork provide information and resources on boating, shipping and maritime history.

“Styles and Textiles: Crazy Quilts from the 19th Century” — Visit our textile area where elegant fabrics and elaborate stitches were designed in unconventional and decorative ways for the Victorian home.

Special Student Events:

Somewhere in Time — Pick up your passport in our FETCH! Lab. Pack your bag and travel back in time, around the globe and toward the stars. Find our passport stamping stations and learn how people live around the world. On-going activities throughout the summer beginning Friday. Free with regular admission.

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 wars 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

Art Classes:

Sculpting — Through July 25 on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight sessions in Studio 4. Cost is $95 for HMA members and $120 for non-members.

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing for Adults — Through July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays with instructor Kathleen Kneafsey in Studio 4. Cost is $95 for HMA members and $120 for nonmembers.

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

Exhibitions on Permanent Display:

“The Wilbur E. Myers Art Glass Collection;” “The HMA Glass Collection;” “Herman P. Dean Firearms Collection;” “In the Grand Manner: Silver and Portraits of Great Britain;” “Touma Near Eastern Gallery;” “The Education Gallery;” and The C. Fred Edwards Conservatory (Subtropical Plant Conservatory).

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.



The KENTUCKY FOLK ART

CENTER

Through Aug. 12 — The Center will present “Who I Am?: Self Portraits by Self-Taught Artists.”

First Street, Morehead. Call (606) 783-2004 for more information.



PAUL PALETTI GALLERY

Through Aug. 30 — Shelby Lee Adams’ photography in Kentucky, “Through Appalachian Eyes.”

Through July 31 — Louisville Photo Biennial 2007 expo will feature six weeks of shows at 22 galleries, two museums and a national conference. Local and international, black and white and color, traditional, digital and alternative processes, portraiture, figure and landscape photography will be included. Other galleries involved will be Swanson Reed, Galerie Hertz and the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.

713 E. Market St., Louisville. Call (502) 589-9254 for more information. E-mail sbarrett@spwlegal.com or visit myspace.com/paulpalettigallery.



The PENDLETON ART CENTER

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, houses the studios of 38 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.

The Left Bank Cafe is open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cafe is also open for First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815.

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.

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.

Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor is B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.

Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Class Mondays and Thursdays, July 2,5,9, and 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Register with Cathy Vigor (606) 325-3691.

Tuesdays:

Beginning Acrylic Painting Class from 6-8 p.m, call Cathie Lambeau (304) 697-0514.

New Watercolor Class from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Experimental Media Class with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays:

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

Free Form Beading Class July 11 and 18 from 6-9 p.m.. Cathy Vigor, (606) 325-3691.

Thursdays:

Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.

Intermediate Acrylic Classes from 6 to 8 pm with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.

Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Class (see Mondays and Thursdays)

Saturdays:

Silk Fusion Workshop July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cathy Vigor (606) 325-3691

ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR JULY is Mindy Bruce, Photographer, Studio 107.

COMING UP — the third annual $10,000 Community Trust Bank National Tennis Art Exhibition 2007. For information, call Denise Spaulding, (606) 465-5589. visit website.jackdittymd.com.

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

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

The Pendleton Art Centers and Newport on the Levee announce the opening of 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 Cincinnati, Ashland 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.



PINE GROVE FRAMING AND GALLERY

Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. — Free opening reception for Elliott County artist Sandra Wilson, sponsored by Morehead Art Guild. Wilson’s works, including paintings on saws, leaves, feathers, cans, sleds and jars, will be displayed through July. The gallery is at 314 Bridge St. in Morehead. (606) 784-6238.



SPEED ART MUSEUM

“The Best of Photography and Film from George Eastman House Collection” — Through Sept. 16, this exhibit brings images that changed the way we view the world. Admission $10 for nonmembers or free for members.

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

Featured Artist of the Month — Cliff Sullivan of Versailles. He creates his detailed landscapes in acrylic and colored pencils.

Sidewalk artist will be Rob “Milton” Caine.

Watercolor Classes with Barbara Delligatti will be Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Prudential/Thoroughbred Agency Building. Cost is $20 per class. Call one of the numbers listed below to pre-register. Ask for the supply list.

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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