November 07, 2007 12:11 pm
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ANN DAVIS GALLERY
Featured exhibit: 40 Years of Bill Meadows — “Before the Pots and After the Paintings.”
Meadows’ students from the Potter’s Loft also will exhibit their work.
Rob McNurlin and the Beatnik Cowboys with special guest Luna will perform at 7:30 Friday.
Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Tours welcome. (606) 324-1296, 1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
APPALACHIAN
LEAGUE OF ARTISTS
All regional artist are welcome to meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Paintsville Recreation Center. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (606) 367-9846.
ART OF THE REDEEMED
STUDIO & GALLERY
The gallery is in Suite 206, on the second floor of the Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., 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
There are limited spaces available for classes and workshops. Be sure to sign up early. The workshop is $65. Call 606-845-7408 for more information. Supply lists will be supplied when you sign up. Gift certificates are available. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 606-356-1357. Email machtk@bananatreestudios.com, Web 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 last 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 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.
BIRKE ART GALLERY
The gallery is on the campus of Marshall University. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday evenings from 6 to 8. Call (304) 696-2296.
CLAYPOOL-YOUNG
ART GALLERY
The Claypool-Young Art Gallery is in the Claypool-Young Art Building on the Morehead State University campus. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening receptions are scheduled on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8. For exhibition information, call Jennifer Reis, art gallery director, at j.reis@moreheadstate.edu or call (606) 783 5446. The Web site is moreheadstate.edu/art/index.aspx?id=6039.
Doodles Studio & Gallery
The gallery will host an Open Artists Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday to introduce a new show called “Natural Beauties.” The public is invited to come see the new art and meet many of the featured artists. Wine and cheese will be served along with fall treats and coffee.
For more information, call Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail brenda@brendaflynn.com.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Special events
‰“Hit Us with Your Best Shot 2007:” Through Nov. 16.
Special exhibits
‰“Styles and Textiles: Brother, Can you Spare Me a Dime?” Quilts and textiles share space with artifacts and memorabilia from the 1930s era.
‰“From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of America’s Coast Survey:” Through Oct. 31.
Student special events
‰“River Expedition” opens a new permanent exhibit in the Discovery Center. Visitors will travel the Ohio River and explore its natural history. Young explorers will view boats and bridges, fish, frogs and tents. Cavers can investigate ”Discovery Cavern” to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for ages 5 through 11.
‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that you’ve seen on PBS’ “FETCH!” Free with regular admission.
For more information, call (606) 329-8888; fax (606) 324-3218 or e-mail info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is highlandsmuseum.com. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Monday by appointment. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 seniors and children, members and children younger than 2 admitted free.
Upcoming special exhibits and events:
‰“Holidays at the Highlands:” Christmas on a Shoestring: Not so old-fashioned ways to make do from Christmases of the 1930s. Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays with a nostalgic look at Christmas past. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31.
‰Christmas Tour of Homes: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. A shuttle will leave periodically from the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center throughout the afternoon taking visitors to five homes beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Cost is $10 per person; poinsettias will be on sale at the museum. Proceeds will benefit the programs of the museum.
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ART
Classes:
Hand Building and Wheel Throwing for Adults — Through Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. 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 Jan. 13 — “Works from the Tri-State Collections,” consisting of art collected by residents of the Tri-State, and “The Collection of Alex E. Booth Jr.”
‰Through Nov. 11 — “Diane Edison: Black and White.” Walter Gropius Master Artist Exhibit.
General admission is $8 per person or $250 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
“Sounds and Stories” is the theme for the 2007-2008 Lawrence County concert Series sponsored by the Ironton Council for the Arts. The six shows range from classical to folk to Celtic.
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.
Season tickets are on sale. Family season tickets are $60, adult tickets are $30 and senior citizens and students are $25. 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.
‰Saturday: The Fontana Trio — Strings and Piano.
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 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.
KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER
The Kentucky Folk Art Center in Morehead features the Elliott County, Kentucky: Folk Art Crucible,” exhibit which will run through Nov. 20.
For additional information, call (606) 784-2204.
The center is at 102 West First St., Morehead.
The Leming Gallery
In the Leming Galler: New works for the Christmas season by artists Jim Marsh, Caroline Wilson, Billy Kersey, Tom Marsh and Steve McClements.
On sale: Antique and contemporary linens collection — Irish linen, embroidery, crochet, lace, silk and eyelet for bed bath and kitchen.
The PENDLETON ART CENTER
The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., 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 Café is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3815.
Roger Smith will perform at the cafe from noon to 1:30 p.m. each Friday.
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: Handbuilding pottery classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.
Tuesdays: Beginning Acrylic Painting Class from 6 to 8 p.m., call Cathie Lambeau (304) 697-0514.
Watercolor class from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.
Acrylic painting 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays for children ages 8-13. Four sessions $80. For more information and supply list, call Cathie at (304) 687-0514.
Wednesdays: “Learn to Draw — Sharpen Your Skills” 10 a.m. to noon. Call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.
Thursdays: Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call B.J. Wilder (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.
New Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Class beginning Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call Cathy Vigor at (606) 325-3691.
Saturday: Bead Weaving Class — 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. Call Cathy Vigor at (606) 325-3691.
Free Form Bead Weaving Class from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10, 17. Call Cathy Vigor at (606) 325-3691.
November’s Artist of the Month is Rhonda Pennington of Studio 128. Her work is mixed media and functional pottery.
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 located 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.
The Speed Art Museum
Celebrate the art, music and life of the Harlem Renaissance with Harlem Nights from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Speed Art Museum, 2035 South Third St. in Louisville. Admission is $35 per person. To purchase tickets, call (502) 634-2737 or for more information, call (502) 634-2700.
UPSTAIRS GALLERY
6 to 9 p.m. First Friday — Photographer Mike Rayburn of Morehead will be the featured artist.
Dulcimer playing by Donna Vaughn and Michal Perrine Adams.
Light refreshments and the best art in town.
For more information about the gallery, which houses work by more than 30 artists, 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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