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Things to do — 07/17/08

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Bill Meadows will begin two new eight-week pottery classes in the Potter’s Loft. Students may attend either Monday or Tuesday evenings beginning July 28 or 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each participant will have his or her own wheel. Call (304) 654-9948 for details.

A selection of paintings by Alo Smal is on display in the Logan Room. Call the gallery for an appointment.

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

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

August — Watercolor workshop with E.B. Lewis. Call (606) 356-1356 or e-mail nina.r.grier@gsk.com for more information.

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.

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.



DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY

Doodles Studio and Art Gallery recently sent out a call for a new slogan for the county. With more than 76 entries, the winner was the “Official Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky.”

Through Aug. 6 — “The Fruits of Summer.”

For more information, contact 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

Special exhibits:

Presidential Pursuits: A collection of First Lady’s gowns, the political memorabilia collection of Dr. Jerry Ford and the museums political memorabilia and flag collection.

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

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

‰“Steel Rails”

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

Special Events

Starlab Workshops:

‰July 15, 16, 17, grades K-3, at 11 a.m. and grades 4-6 at 2 p.m., Summer Sky — See the stars that you would see in the summer sky and see if you can find the different constellations.

‰July 22, 23, 24, grades K-3, 11 a.m. and grades 4 to 6, 2 p.m., Weather Patterns — What causes weather patterns? How does the weather change what we see in the night sky?

‰July 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Preschool Art Workshop — Art workshop for the preschooler and their caregiver, includes free time in the Discovery Center.

Cost is $10 for members and $12 for non members. Call the museum to register.

Student Special Events

‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 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

‰“Presidential Politicking: Campaign memorabilia from George Washington to George W. Bush”

‰July 27, 2 p.m. — Opening reception of the Civil War Photographs from the David L. Hack collection, which will be displayed from July 26 to Sept. 21, 2008, in the Daywood Gallery.

‰Through Aug. 3 — “Several Arguments with Photography: Thorney Lieberman, photographs 1968 through 2008.”

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.



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 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.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

The gallery has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State area and beyond.

"Divine Bovines" is the featured exhibit this month. This unusual exhibit from many of our local Tri-State artists celebrates the gallery's first anniversary.this Saturday at 2 p.m.

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

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

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

Artist of the month for July is Angy Hall, Studio 105, featuring wearable art, photography and mixed media.

The Left Bank Cafe is open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815. The Thursday before First Friday each month is open mic night. 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.

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. Call to preregister and get a supply list.

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

Tuesdays:

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

‰Children’s acrylic painting classes. Ages 7 and up. 3 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. Classes are ongoing, so sign up anytime. Call Cathie Lambeau for supply list and more information.

‰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. - 12:30 p.m. with BJ Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre- registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes with Cathy Vigor, (606) 325-3691.

‰Bead Weaving Classes with Cathy Vigor (606) 325-3691.

Saturdays:

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

New classes for July with Cathy Vigor, Studio 133. Call (606) 325-3691 for more information.

‰Bead Weaving Class, Tuesday, July 15 and 22 or Thursday 17 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. or by appointment. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. $45 for two classes.

‰Fabric Dyeing Class, July 22, 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. $90. Materials fee, $45

‰Free Form Beading Class July 23 or by appointment. $45.

‰Quilt Fusion Workshop, Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to use fusing techniques. $65.

‰Silk Fusion Workshop, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to use hand dyed silk fiber to create unique fiber art. $65.

Surface Design Workshop, July 24, 25, and 26. $180. Materials fee $45.

For studio rental information, call Donna Eastman, (606) 571-9008.

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, Ohio, and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Christmas in July at the gallery. All art is 10 percent off.

The gallery’s collection contains works by 30 of the best artists in the area.

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

July — Featured artist is Kathy O’Meara, watercolorist from Wheelersburg.

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.

        

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