Published: November 21, 2007 11:31 am            

Things to do — 11/22/07

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Featured exhibit: 40 Years of Bill Meadows — “Before the Pots and After the Paintings.” A unique show of the potter’s extensive talent and experience.

Meadows’ students from the Potter’s Loft also will exhibit their work in the Greenslate Room.

Mike Rayburn’s photos accompany the students’ exhibit.

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, 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.



ARTS RESOURCES FOR THE TRI-STATE

Arts Resources for the Tri-State offers Holiday Candlelight House Tours, Huntington's most beautifully decorated homes extend a cordial welcome to you this holiday season.

‰Dec. 15, 3 to 9 p.m. — Volunteers will be taking calls from noon until 3 p.m. on Dec. 10 to Dec. 14. However, you may leave a message at (304) 733-2787 at any time and your call will be returned.

‰Dec. 16, 1 to 4 p.m. — Open house The ARTS Christmas Concert will be performed by participants of the Renaissance Fine Arts School. There will also be a cookie walk and crafts.

‰Dec. 28, 29 — Beth & Bruce Holiday Favorites, with Beth McVey and Bruce Rous. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, cost and tickets for the events, call (304) 733-2787.

Art Resources for the Tri-State (ARTS) is located at 900 8th Street in Huntington W.Va.



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. E-mail 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.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG

ART GALLERY

The annual Morehead State University Art Faculty Exhibition will continue through Dec. 12.

The exhibition faculty are David Bartlett, Bobby Campbell, Kira Campbell, Robert Franzini, Deeno Golding, Dongfentg Li, Anita McNeal, Elizabeth Mesa-Giado, Gary Mesa-Giado, Henry Parsons, Greg Penner, Emma Perkins, Jennifer Reis, Stephen Tirone and Nancy Wayman.

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.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Special Museum Holiday Hours:

The Highlands Museum will be closed Dec. 24 through 26.

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 be available at the museum and the log cabin at Central Park throughout the afternoon taking visitors to five homes beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Cost is $10 in advance per person and $15 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the programs of the museum.

‰”Coming Home: A Retrospective of Paintings by Joyce Williams:” Dec. 7 to Jan. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. View paintings by award winning watercolorist and Ashland native Joyce Williams.

‰The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.



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.”

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.



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 Gallery: 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 Pendleton will be open on Saturdays in December from 2 to 6 p.m.

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: 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: Beginning Acrylic Painting Class from 6 to 8 p.m., call Cathie Lambeau (304) 697-0514. Through Dec. 4. Ages 14 and older.

Watercolor class from 6 to 8 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.

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.

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 located in Ashland, KY., Cincinnati, OH, and Rising Sun, Indiana. 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

Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. — The First Friday Art Walk. Music by Ann Adkins, violinist and artist, with a memorable evening of beautiful art, gifts and music. There is a lay-away plan year round.

“Happy Holidays” 10 percent off sale.

Deborah Berry is December’s featured artist of the month.

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. New hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 27 through Christmas.

1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

        

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