Published: August 01, 2007 08:26 am            

Things to do — 08/02/07

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The Memorial Exhibit of the late Todd Walker and Jim Greenslate.

Introducing musician Michael Garvin as the artist in residence and instructor of the stringed instrument. Call the gallery for information.

The Potter’s Loft, under the instruction of master potter Bill Meadows, continues evening classes on Mondays and Tuesdays in clay using the wheel.

Work by Jennifer Spade is on display in the gallery window. Come visit with the artist on Fridays.

Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or by appointment. (606) 324-1296. 1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland.



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.

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 Gail Kirtz. Also on exhibit are pastels, acrylics and mixed-media works.

New contemporary works by Rodney 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

Art classes are eight weeks long, lasting 2 1/2 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

Special Events:

First Friday Art Walk: Aug. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. at the museum. The museum hosts the Kentucky Creative Arts Club Founders Day Exhibit opening. An annual favorite, this exhibit displays the best of regional two-dimensional art. Cost is free.

Meet Us at the Mall! Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KYOVA Mall and Aug. 11 from noon to 2 at the Ashland Town Center for Planet Kid Day. Join the Highlands‚ student volunteers as they bring our traveling FETCH! Labs‚ challenges to back-to-school shoppers.

River Expedition: New permanent exhibit in the Discovery Center opens Aug. 31. Travel the Ohio River and explore the natural history of life along the Ohio. Young explorers will take a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and camping tents. Become a caver and investigate Discovery Cavern to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for those 5 to 11. Sponsored by Duke Energy, Wal-Mart, Sunoco, The Putnam Agency, Liebert, Sun Chemical, Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC, Rotary Club of Ashland and Dtr Inc.

Special Exhibits:

“Kentucky Creative Arts Club Founders Day Exhibit:” Opens Friday; continues through Aug. 31: Unique, two-dimensional work on display by Tri-State artists. From water colors to collage and oils, this display is always a public favorite.

“From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of America’s Coast Survey:” Through Oct. 31, 2007.

“Styles and Textiles: Crazy Quilts From the 19th Century”

“FETCH! Challenge Lab:” Saturdays and weekdays in August: Try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that you’ve seen on PBS’s FETCH! Activities are free with regular admission.

Special Student Events:

“Somewhere in Time!” On-going activities throughout the summer. Free with regular admission.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART

Art Classes:

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing for Adults — Through Monday 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.

Exhibits:

Through Sept. 9 — “Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe.” Gallery Three, Gallery Seven and Daywood Gallery.

Friday through Oct. 14 — “Video:” Beyond the Frame” by Peter Sarkisian. “Dusted.”

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 $8 per person or $250 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.



PAINTED PALETTE ART STUDIO

Fine art oil painting classes Tuesday through Saturday at the gallery, 619 9th St., Huntington. Call (304) 416-2081. Instructor is Patricia Reed.



The PENDLETON ART CENTER

Join us at The Pendleton Art Center, 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, on First Friday, Aug. 3, for open studios, special jewelry displays and music from 5 to 9 p.m. We also will be open Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for Second Look Saturday with artists demonstrating their 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 Café is open from 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.

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 6-8 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS:

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

THURSDAYS:

Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6 to 8 p.m. 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.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST is Dolores VanHoose, Studio 118, Impressionistic Art.

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.



UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Featured Artist of the Month — Barbara Delligati, watercolorist of Ona, W.Va. Her upcoming shows will be The Mount Show in South Charleston on Sept. 8 and The Pumpkin Festival in Milton Oct. 4 through 7.

Ron Haeberle of Huntington will be featured in September.

Sidewalk artist for August First Friday will be Rob “Milton” Caine, wood artist.

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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