Huntsville Art Blog

Huntsville Museum of Art: Art with a Twist "paint and sip"

2012-01-26T22:00:00.000-06:00

Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe – Red Hill and White Shell

For Immediate Release

January 26, 2012

Contact: Laura E. Smith 256-535-4350, ext. 222

Join us for Art with a Twist, an exciting “paint and sip” class offered by the Huntsville Museum of Art. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage and your closest friends and enjoy painting your very own masterpiece. Don’t worry if you have never painted before, you will enjoy step-by-step instructions from a fabulous teacher - AND you get to take your painting home at the end of the class!

You must be 21+ to participate. All classes take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Museum. The cost of each class is $35 for Museum members and $45 for nonmembers, and all materials are included. Light refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot TODAY by registering online at www.hsvmuseum.org or contacting Lisa Roth, Museum Academy Assistant, lroth@hsvmuseum.org or 256-535-4350, ext. 215.

Thursday, February 16
5:30-8 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Ruhl
Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe – Red Hill and White Shell

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Laura E. Smith
Museum Academy Director
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street South
Huntsville, AL 35801 USA
256.535.4350 ext. 222
lsmith@hsvmuseum.org
www.hsvmuseum.org

Huntsville Museum of Art: Herb Ritts Exhibit ENDS Jan. 29 ,2012

2012-01-26T21:50:00.002-06:00

Hand-selected black and white photographs

of renowned American artist Herb Ritts on view NOW

Madonna (True Blue), 1986

Herb Ritts (1952-2002), photograph, gelatin silver print

Gift of Herb Ritts Foundation

Herb Ritts: Celebrity and Fashion

FINAL WEEK…ENDS Jan. 29, 2012

Huntsville, AL – The Huntsville Museum of Art is proud to have on view a new exhibition Herb Ritts: Celebrity and Fashion. The exhibition features 41 iconic, black and white photographs taken by Herb Ritts (1952-2002), one of the most successful and influential celebrity and fashion photographers working in the late twentieth century. The exhibit is up through January 29, 2012.

The pieces in the exhibit were hand selected by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the largest institutional owner of Ritts’ work. In addition to featuring his photographs, the exhibition includes video clips, advertising ephemera, and photographic equipment lent by the Herb Ritts Foundation in Los Angeles, California.

“We are extremely grateful and excited to have this opportunity to share these important works with our community and the Southern region. Social history and fantasy were both captured and created by Ritts’ memorable photographs of noted individuals in film, fashion, music, politics and society,” Christopher J. Madkour, Museum executive director, said.

Ritts began his photographic career in the late 1970s and gained a reputation as a master of art and commercial photography. In addition to producing portraits and editorial fashion for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview, and Rolling Stone magazines, he also created successful advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karan, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, and Ralph Lauren, among many others.

Since 1988 Ritts directed numerous influential and award-winning music videos and commercials. His fine art photography has been the subject of exhibitions worldwide, with works residing in many significant public and private collections.

The Museum is closed on Mondays and some major holidays. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:00 p.m. The Museum is also open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Admission is $8 for adults; $7 for military, students, teachers, and seniors with a valid ID; and $4 for children ages 6−11. Admission for Museum members and children under 6 is free.

Master Artist Workshop with Charles C. Gruppé entitled Landscape and Marine Painting in Oil and Acrylic.

2012-01-26T21:42:00.001-06:00

Museum to present Master Artist Workshop

with artist Charles Gruppé

Landscape and Marine Painting in Oil and Acrylic

March 23–25, 2012

Huntsville, AL – The Huntsville Museum of Art is proud to offer a Master Artist Workshop with Charles C. Gruppé entitled Landscape and Marine Painting in Oil and Acrylic. The class, designed for beginning to advanced students, is scheduled for March 23-25, 2012, in the Museum Academy classrooms overlooking Big Spring International Park.

Students will create a new “controlled” impressionistic-styled painting each day during the three-day workshop. Gruppé will provide demonstrations and one-on-one instruction using his special methods of the palette knife and brush and a rapid wet-into-wet approach using tonal color. His style combines clean color with a keen sense of detail.

Gruppé comes from one of America’s most respected families of artists. His grandfather Charles Paul Gruppé (1860-1940) studied and painted in Europe until moving to Rochester, New York. His uncles, sculptor Karl Gruppé (1893-1982) and painter Emile Gruppé (1896-1978), were successful and widely recognized for their work.

Charles Gruppé studied at Yale and Columbia Universities as well as the National University of Mexico. He was commissioned by Yale Divinity School, American President Lines, and Fort Lauderdale National Bank of Florida, just to name a few. He is listed in “Who’s Who in American Art.” For more about Gruppé, visit http://www.charlesgruppe.com.

To register for the workshop, visit http://www.hsvmuseum.org/museum-academy/master-artist-workshop/ or call 256-535-4350 ext. 222.

Artists- Tell us what you do in fifty words or less

2012-01-26T21:28:00.002-06:00

Are you an artist, writer, photographer, or? Creative Community Members Needed

Tell us what you do in fifty words or less. Do not forget to provide your contact information. DayTripGetAways.Com promotes heritage tourism in the southwestern Appalachian foothills. Our focus is to tell the uniqueness about our region and the people who live here. Your story could be told on our website or our new publication that is being publish in the Spring.
Contact: Doyce Powell
Phone: 770-723-6574
Email: daytripgetaways@gmail.com

The UAH Art club is sponsoring community Figure drawing class

2012-01-24T19:41:00.001-06:00

The UAH Art club is again sponsoring community Figure drawing nights at UAH. We'd like to get the word out to Local Artists.The first night will be Wed Feb 1, from 6-8 pm, UAH Wilson Hall 236. We ask for a $5 donation to help defray costs. Photography is not allowed.

Future drawing nights: Wed Feb, 15 &29, Wed Mar.14 &28, and Wed April 11.

For more information Contact Jill Johnson johnsok1@uah.edu or 256-824-6114

Call for Artists: Spring & Holiday Craft Shows

2012-01-24T19:29:00.002-06:00

Call for Artists: Spring & Holiday Craft Shows
Round House Depot, Huntsville AL

The North Alabama Crafters announce a call for artists to submit applications for both their Spring and Holiday shows. The Spring Show is slated for March 31st, and the Holiday Show is to take place on November 10th. There are incentives for early applications as well as becoming a member of the group.

The application can be found here. Questions may be addressed to: nacrafters@gmail.com

The NA Crafters is a local based team on etsy. North Alabama artists may apply for membership here.

Green Pea Press Celebrating 1 Yr! Lots of Workshops Planned

2012-01-22T08:06:00.001-06:00

Hello,

We are proud to celebrate Green Pea Press' one-year anniversary during the entire month of February!

We have 11 different workshops scheduled, as well as prints by our members on exhibit in every gallery, on all three floors of Lowe Mill! In addition to the classes, we will have an art opening on Friday, Feb. 10 for three of the shows, and another on Friday, Feb. 24 for two more, including our group show on the first floor. February 24th will also be our First Anniversary Celebration, simultaneous with the openings.

For more information please visit our website at greenpeapress.com

Thank you so much!

Rachel Lackey
Manager
Green Pea Press
2211 Seminole Drive, Studio 122
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 679-7288
greenpeapress.com
Facebook: Green Pea Press
Twitter: @GreenPeaPress

Alabama Gives Day! Feb. 2, 2012

2012-01-21T13:53:00.000-06:00

Alabama Gives Day! Feb. 2, 2012

February 2nd is your opportunity to join thousands of Alabamians in being part of a history making event that aims to raise millions of dollars for hundreds of Alabama nonprofits in just 24 hours. Inspired by other Gives Days in the nation, Alabama Gives Day provides nonprofits an opportunity to showcase the impact of the incredible work they do that helps improve the quality of life for everyone in our state.

Every donation matters. Whether you have a favorite cause or not, we encourage you to explore the many missions of our participating nonprofits and help show Alabama's unparalleled generosity to the world by making your tax-deductible gift on February 2nd, 2012. Come on Alabama... let's make history together!

Join in on Alabama Gives Day by supporting our members on Feb. 2 by donating online and spreading the word!

Artist Link Added: John "Jahni" Moore

2012-01-20T11:16:00.001-06:00

It is a delight to add John "Jahni" Moore's website to the artist links. Please take a look at his beautiful drawings, paintings and murals: http://www.jahnitheartist.com/

Also, please keep a look out for his feature artist spot for March and we will also update the art blog on some special events Jahni is particiapting in Feb. and April.

Looking for Featured Artists to promote on the Huntsville Art Blog

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000-06:00

We are looking for Artists to feature on the Huntsville Art Blog. If you would like to be featured, please e-mail hsvartblog@gmail.com:

Artist statement and if applicable listing of upcoming exhibits

3 to 4 low resolution images of artwork with titles

Contact info to include e-mail address and or website

Pass this info on to anyone else you think might be interested. Open to artists in Alabama.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Carnegie Visual Arts Center: Still Life- adult acrylic workshop

2012-01-17T20:07:00.002-06:00

Still Life in the Round

Join the Carnegie’s artist in residence for January, Jackie Briscoe, in the Daikin America Education Center as she works with you to create your own unique 16 x 20 acrylic painting. The still life will be full of organics and color so it will be perfect for any home.

All skill levels welcome.

January 26, 2011

6 to 9 pm

$60.00 per person

All supplies will be provided for this adult acrylic workshop

Call the Carnegie Visual Arts Center to RSVP 256-341-0562
www.carnegiearts.org
207 Church Street, NE
Decatur, AL 35601

The still life will be set in the center of the room, so each participant will have their own perspective. (the picture above is just an example of a still life)

Tennessee Valley Museum of Art is highlighting Art of the State

2012-01-17T19:48:00.001-06:00

TUSCUMBIA, ALA. … Some of the most innovative Alabama art comes from faculty at the state’s colleges and universities, and the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art is highlighting that work in a statewide exhibition.

“Art of the State,” a juried show featuring work by full- and part-time studio-art faculty from two- and four-year Alabama colleges and universities, opens at the museum, 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia, with a free reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22 and continues through Friday, March 2. The body of work then travels to museums in Troy and Gadsden. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children, Sundays free, members free and group rates available.

“This exhibition celebrates contemporary visual art and displays the experimental and creative work of studio artists who teach at Alabama’s colleges and universities,” said Stephanie Qualls, curator of education and exhibits at the museum.

Selections and awards juror Nandini Makrandi, curator of contemporary art at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga and assistant professor of art history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will give a free gallery talk at the opening reception. Also attending will be several of the artists included in the exhibition.

Exhibiting artists are: Marin Abell, visiting assistant professor, University of Alabama in Huntsville, photography and fabric; Doug Barrett, assistant professor of graphic design, University of Alabama at Birmingham, digital print; Gail Bergeron, associate professor of art, Athens State University, oil on canvas; Jose Betancourt, assistant professor of art, UAH, cyanotype on paper; Diana Cadwallader, professor of art, Jacksonville State University, color pencil; Sara Dismukes, assistant professor of art and design, Troy University, gouache on paper; William Dooley, associate professor of art, University of Alabama, kudzu-flower ink along with gesso and pencil on paper; Russell Everett, adjunct professor of drawing, Troy, graphite; Scott Fisk, associate professor of art and design, Samford University, mixed media; Cara Fuller, adjunct professor of photography, Alabama A&M and Athens State, photography; Brandon Gardner, assistant professor of art, UAH, screen print; Karen Graffeo, associate professor of art, University of Montevallo, etched glass with stainless steel and photography with graphite drawing; Andrew Hairstans, associate professor of fine arts, Auburn University Montgomery, graphite and Xerox transfer; Kathryn Jill Johnson, associate professor of painting and drawing, UAH, mixed media on paper; Christopher Jordan, assistant professor of photography, UA, archival print of digital photograph; Pamela Keller, department head and professor of art, Athens State, acrylic; Jerry Lamme, instructor of digital media, UA, digital zone plate composite; Heidi Lingamfelter, assistant professor for printmaking and foundations, Auburn, collagraph with oil and watercolors; Christopher Lowther, assistant professor of art, UAB, interactive bolte d’optique; Kate Seawell, adjunct instructor in visual arts, University of South Alabama, monotype; Sky Shineman, assistant professor of art, UA, oil on canvas; Wayne Sides, professor of photography, University of North Alabama, photography and mixed media; Wanda Sullivan, assistant professor of art, Spring Hill College, oil on canvas; Brian Thompson, adjunct instructor of art foundations, UA, charcoal on paper; Nikki Vahle-Schneider, instructor of figure drawing and printmaking, USA, relief and silkscreen; and Beverly West Leach, lecturer of art and design, Troy, hand-colored woodblock print. Details at 256.383.0533 or tvaa.net.

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Cathy Wood
Marketing director, Tennessee Valley Art Association
511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256.383.0533
http://www.tvaa.net/

Randy Wells: February Limelight solo exhibit at the Huntsville Art League

2012-01-17T10:37:00.000-06:00

"Vine Olives and Roses" by Randy Wells, copyright

"Sunlit Arbor" by Randy Wells, copyright

"Williamsburg Coach" by Randy Wells, copyright

"Entering Benziger" by Randy Wells, copyright

Art News from Randy Wells:

I have always had a passion for art. While still in high school, however, I decided to pursue a career in science and continue my art on the side. My formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Master of Science Degree in Physics from Old Dominion University.

Although my career has grown as a scientist/engineer, I have managed to improve in fine art painting over the years through practice, pouring over hundreds of works by other artists, and studying art books and magazines. I have been part of fine art galleries in Alabama and exhibited in juried art shows in Florida and Alabama. My acrylic paintings have won awards and have appeared in hotels, art museums, magazine covers, corporate lobbies, and homes throughout the country. My work is exhibited continually at the Huntsville Art League Gallery and on my website at http://www.randywellsart.artspan.com/.

I am looking forward to my Limelight solo exhibit at the Huntsville Art League for February in which I will include two new series of paintings: one of Williamsburg, Virginia and the other of Sonoma Valley, California—two places that have special meaning to me and my wife, Cindy. Some of these painting are shown here. The Limelight reception will be held at the Huntsville Art League Gallery at 6:30 pm on Friday, February 3. Everyone is more than welcome to my event and I hope to see you there.

Art News from Shawn Doughty- Who, What Where Art

2012-01-14T18:38:00.000-06:00

Local artist, Shawn Doughty started a new blog at http://whowhatwhereart.blogspot.com/

Please take a look. He also has a website at http://www.whowhatwhereart.com/

Call to Artists: HSV Botanical Gardens: Green Things and Butterfly Wings

2012-01-14T18:23:00.005-06:00

Art News from artist, Shawn Doughty- http://whowhatwhereart.blogspot.com/

Just wanted to let you know that the Huntsville Botanical Gardens is displaying butterflies for their summer display and they are needing artist to paint them. I believe they are ordering around 35 butterflies and will be starting to distribute them in January and will need them finished by May. If anyone would be interested they need to contact the Botanical Gardens.

Nicole Hogan
Huntsville Botanical Garden

4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
256-830-4447 ext. 290

nhogan@hsvbg.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS: RED CLAY SURVEY EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN ART

2012-01-12T11:15:00.002-06:00

Click on Post Card for Larger View

Dear Artist:

The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to announce its CALL FOR ARTISTS for its upcoming RED CLAY SURVEY EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN ART. As you may know, the RED CLAY SURVEY is a prestigious juried competition open to artists living and working in 11 Southern states.

The entry deadline is February 11.

For more information and to enter go to: www.hsvmuseum.org

Many thanks for your interest, and we look forward to your participation!

Sincerely yours,

Peter J. Baldaia

Director of Curatorial Affairs

Huntsville Museum of Art

300 Church Street S

Huntsville, AL 35801 USA

256-535-4350, ext. 216

www.hsvmuseum.org

Get Interviewed by the Huntsville Art Blog, Share your Thoughts!

2012-01-11T16:57:00.003-06:00

Do you run an arts organization, own an arts-related business, work as an art teacher in an area school, or otherwise act to help the Huntsville arts scene grow and develop?

Is there a project that you would like to start in the area? A cause or community group that you would like to discuss? Would you like to share the broader vision behind your business or organization? Whatever it is, the Huntsville Art Blog is interested in knowing more! We post regular interviews in order to facilitate networking and share the thoughts and work of Huntsville's most dedicated community arts leaders. Interviews usually consist of information, links, pictures, and seven-ten questions written specifically to highlight what you do. If you would like to be featured, contact Christina by E-mailing ChristinaBWegman@aol.com.

The 1st. Alabama Clay Market- Alabama Clay Conference

2012-01-10T20:31:00.002-06:00

The Alabama Clay Conference and Art Folk Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama are excited to announce the formation of the first annual ALABAMA CLAY MARKET, a week-long pottery and sculpture sale, offering the work of some of the state's best ceramic artists. The Clay Market is the first event of the 27th annual ALCC, and opens with a reception on Thursday evening, February 16. The market continues through Saturday, February 25th.

Held at Art Folk Gallery at the Young & Vann Building at 1731 First Avenue North, and in conjunction with the 2012 Alabama Clay Conference (ALCC 27), the Market will bring together the work of approximately 30 Alabama ceramic artists, with styles ranging from folk to modern. Not to be confused with traditional street fairs or craft shows comprised of booths and elaborate displays, this is a frills-free market set-up with artist wares displayed on tables. Modeled after the original 50 Georgia Potters exhibit (a widely popular and very successful venture) the Alabama Clay Market seeks to bring the work of well-known Alabama potters and ceramic artists together and offer the public a wide-variety of choices and prices.

Exhibiting artists in the Market include Larry Allen, Margaret Barber, Dianne Benefield, Scott Bennett, Nada Boner, Susan Bowman, Ryan Carlson, Paveen Chunhaswasdikul, Becky Crisswell, Susan Freeman, Chris Greenman, Lynetter Hesser, Kevin Irwin, Kerry Kennedy, Janice Kluge, Steve Loucks, Jane Marshall, Bertice McPherson, Branan Mercer, Fran Nagy, Tena Payne, Guadalupe Robinson, David Self, Randy Shoults, Adam Snyder, Adam Sterrett, Ursula Vann, Marylin Wilson, and Tony Wright.

Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival Seeks Entries for Rooster Call Juried Art Show

2012-01-10T20:26:00.004-06:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Vicki Morese, Event Coordinator

Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival

PHONE: 256.905.0700

EMAIL: vicki@alabamachickenandeggfestival.com

Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival Seeks Entries for Rooster Call Juried Art Show

Moulton, Alabama – The Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival calls all artists to submit pieces for a juried art exhibition on the theme of roosters. Sponsored by Dr. Don Beach and hosted by the Lawrence County Arts Council, “Rooster Call” is held in conjunction with the eighth annual Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival set for April 13-15, 2012 in Moulton.

The jury panel will select one Best of Show artist, a second place, and a third place. The Best of Show recipient wins a $500 cash prize, a listing in the Rooster Hall of Fame, and the opportunity for the work to be featured in future promotions. Second place and third place will be awarded $300 and $200, respectively. The winning submission will be determined by creative vision, innovation, potential to engage an audience, and overall impression. All artistic mediums will be accepted, and along with roosters, artwork on the theme of hens, chicks and eggs are encouraged.

All artwork submitted will be on exhibit for public viewing at Art Inspirations of the Valley located at 552 Lawrence Street in Moulton from March 1 to April 30, 2012 and will be presented at the Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival on April 13-15, 2012.

“Programs such as the Rooster Call exhibit provide an outlet for bringing established and emerging artists into our community for citizens, regardless of age or background, to experience something a little different,” said Dr. Beach. “Arts and cultural activities play a vital role in communities by enhancing the quality of life for citizens while bringing in visitors who contribute to the local economy, and for this reason, I find it important to support local art and cultural programs and am proud to be a part of the Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival. Whether you have a deep appreciation for art or just simply curious as to the many different ways a rooster can be portrayed artistically, Rooster Call allows people of all ages to experience art in a fun manner.”

The exhibition is open to all emerging and established artists 18 years of age or older residing in the United States. All entries shall be original work produced by the artist within the past two years and may be marketed for sale at prices determined by the artist. The Lawrence County Arts Council will retain a 30% commission fee on any sale of art from the exhibition.

The jurors are Nancy Rhodes Harper and Rickie Higgins. Surrounded by paint and brushes in her father’s sign shop in a small town in the Ozark Mountains, Harper started painting at a very early age. She received a BA degree in Art Education from the University of Central Arkansas and worked in sign painting and as an interior designer while freelancing as an artist. She has studied with many of the finest artists in the world today, Quang Ho, Kim English, Ken Auster, Nancy Chaboun, Karin Jurick, Carol Marine, Anne Blair Brown, Elio Camacho, and The Cumberland Society Painters, and her work is collected in many states across America. She was the first artist named to the Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival’s Rooster Hall of Fame as the winner of 2011 Rooster Call Juried Show. She and her husband reside in Huntsville, Ala.

Creativity, imagination, and passion are present in Higgins’ expansive portfolio. Pieces come together as he is guided to new opportunities through both imagery and medium to create spaces that are skewed vertically yet visibly believable. He paints in his home studio in Decatur, Ala. and his most recent awards include 2011 Panoply Poster Artist, People’s Choice and 3^rd place Judge’s Choice in the 2011 Rooster Call Juried Show, 2010 Double Decker Juried Show Best in Show, and Honorable Mention in the 2010 Carnegie Embracing Art Exhibit.

Entry fee for up to two submissions is $25 and each additional entry is $5. The deadline for entries is February 13, 2012 and those selected will be notified beginning February 15, 2012. Shipped artwork is due February 23-25 and hand-delivered art is due February 28.

Artists interested in entering can visit www.alabamachickenandeggfestival.com and click on “Rooster Art Exhibit” in the Exhibits section for a prospectus and an entry form, or call 256.905.0700.

Artists renting vendor space are ineligible for the juried exhibition and will have an opportunity to win prizes and recognition through an open arts and crafts competition. Arts and crafts vendors interested in exhibiting can go to www.alabamachickenandeggfestival.com and click on “Vendors” for more information and to download an application.

About the Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival

The Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival is an interactive agricultural experience offering old-fashioned fun, food vendors featuring chicken entrees prepared in a variety of ways, and live entertainment by popular regional bands and local favorites. The eighth annual event is scheduled for April 13-15, 2012 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds in Moulton, Alabama. Admission to the festival is $3 for adults and children 5 and under are admitted free.

Highlights include a chicken clucking contest, where the audience selects the winner; egg toss competition, a favorite among children; eating contests where contestants stuff their faces with chicken wings and hard boiled eggs; and the "Down on the Farm" area featuring agriculture exhibits, antique tractors, and southern folk life artists such as quilters, saddle makers, farriers, potters, blacksmith and basket and broom makers. Other activities include eating contests, an egg roulette competition, Motorcycle Chicken Run, and Little Chick Pageant.

Sponsors committed for the 2012 festival consist of Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence County Commission, Lawrence County Board of Education, Stovall Marks Insurance, Logan Pharmacy, Wal-Mart, Marshall Durbin, Alabama State Council on the Arts, CB&S Bank, International Paper, Bank Independent, Joe Wheeler EMC, Pepsi-Cola, Southern Printing, City of Moulton, Alabama Farmers Co-op, Lawrence Medical Center, The Burch Agency, Dr. Don Beach, Lewis Innovative Technologies, NHC Healthcare, Lawrence County Antique Tractor and Engine Club, Home Depot, Regions Bank, Jamie Hood Jewelers, Smith Poultry of Moulton, John’s Bar-B-Que, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Southern Arts Federation, National Endowment for the Arts, and Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Education Partners are University of Alabama in Huntsville Engineering Department, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University Poultry Science Department. Media sponsors include WAAY 31 TV, WALW 98.3, Valley Planet, Moulton Advertiser, 100.3 The River, WDRM 102.1, WTAK 106.1, Hot Stuff, WQAH 105.7, 103.1 WEUP, and Southern Family.

For the latest updates, visit the Festival’s website at www.alabamachickenandeggfestival.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter.com/alabamacef, and www.MySpace.com/alabamachickenandegg. To request a media kit or poultry-related photography, call 256.905.0700.

Robert "Mutt" Suttles newest painting "Retired Piano Player"

2012-01-10T19:48:00.000-06:00

One of Robert "Mutt' Suttles recent oil paintings- 48 by 60 inch oil painting of an old retired piano player waiting on his ride on the north side of the square from one of Mutt's photos.

If you are interested in a commissioned artwork please contact Mutt at robert.w.suttles@saic.com or 256-971-6778.

Other Robert "Mutt" Suttles postings on the art blog: http://huntsvilleartblog.blogspot.com/search?q=mutt+suttles

Classes & Workshops with Artist Ann Moeller Steverson

2012-01-10T19:21:00.001-06:00

Starting Soon!

Classes & Workshops with Artist Ann Moeller Steverson http://www.annmoellerstudios.com/

PORTRAITS IN OIL

Through demonstration and individual attention, students will learn the methods I use to capture the presence of the individual on canvas.

Bring your own photographs to work from and gain valuable tips as you practice getting a likeness of your chosen subject. Strong drawing foundation/under painting will be emphasized. Get help with mixing skin tones and working with color temperature. Large well-placed color shapes and value relationships will be used to bring your portrait to life. In addition to your photograph, bring a 16X20 canvas, assortment of oil safe brushes, jar for mineral spirits, and a roll of paper towels, or soft disposable cloth.

3 Saturdays — 1-5 PM
WA-6: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11
$130 MBR/$140 non-MBR (includes paints for in class use).
Location: Gallery on the Square

INDEPENDENT STUDY (OIL OR YOUR CHOICE OF 2D MEDIA)

Work in your own direction on a subject of your own choosing with experienced instructor assistance. Bring any materials you will need. Maximum: 5 students

3 Mondays — 7-9 PM
Session WA-1: Jan 16, 23 & 30
Session WA-2: Feb 20, 27 & Mar 5
Session WA-3: Mar 19, 26 & Apr 2
$50 MBR/$60 non-MBR
Location: Huntsville Art League

BEGINNING OIL PAINTING

Explore traditional oil painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Paints will be provided. Bring 8X10 canvas, assortment of oil safe brushes, jar for mineral spirits, and a roll of paper towels or soft disposable cloths.

4 Wednesdays — 10 AM-12:30 PM
Session WA-4: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1 & 8
Session WA-5: Feb 22, 29, Mar 7 & 14
$100 MBR/$120 non-MBR (includes paints for in class use)
Location: Huntsville Art League

To enroll Contact the Huntsville Art League Phone: (256) 534-3860

Huntsville Art League Gallery and Studios
3005 L & N Drive Mo - Fr
Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Mo - Fr 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 12 noon - 6pm

ALUMNI EXHIBIT ART AT ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY

2012-01-10T08:36:00.000-06:00

ALUMNI EXHIBIT ART AT ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY Paintings realistic to abstract, pottery, and photography are just some of the works on display in this year’s Athens State University alumni art exhibit.

The exhibit will be January 9 through February 3, 2012 in the Sandridge Student Center Art Gallery at Athens State University in Athens, Alabama. This 7th annual exhibit showcases some of the contributions past ASU students have made to the arts. Participating artist include Gary Anderson, Alissa Clark, Lenore Corey, Cindy Cummings, Richard Drewyor, Dennis Johnson, Cayce Lee, Mary Ellen Maxwell, and Josh Smith.

There will be a reception on January 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. and an opportunity to meet the artists on February 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit hours will be 8 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All events are free and the public is welcome.

Contact Richard Drewyor at drewyor@asuart.com or 256-881-0091 for more information about the exhibit or go to www.asuart.com.

Invitation to Peter Grant's Artist Reception Jan. 12 at 6PM

2012-01-10T08:04:00.001-06:00

The world is Brighter with COLOR- Peter Grant

You are invited to the Artist’s Reception:

Thursday January 12 6:00 –9:00

at Huntsville Art League 3005 L & N Dr. HSV, AL

sponsored by : Café Berlin or Nick’s

Door Prizes and Prints by Peter Grant. Please RSVP

Please join me for great food, good music, and I believe you will be pleased with some of my latest works!

Dates of the Show: January 4—31 2012

Huntsville Art League

3005 L & N Dr. Huntsville, AL 35801

Art News from Alabama Alliance for Arts Education

2012-01-10T07:59:00.001-06:00

Dear HSV Arts Community,

I would like to make you aware of an important Alabama’s arts community meeting in January. This meeting can have a specific impact on the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education’s future funding.

Al Head, executive director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA), has asked all ASCA grantees, past, present, and future, to gather on Wednesday, January 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Octagon Theater) for a strategy briefing related to the upcoming Legislative Session and arts advocacy in our home districts. If you have ever attended an Alliance workshop or event you benefit from ASCA grants in many ways throughout the year.

Al will cover the importance of communicating with your local legislators about the value of the arts to Alabama’s economy. While arts for arts’ sake and arts education have been mainstays of our “elevator speeches,” it is time to refocus the pitch around the jobs created and sustained by the arts and the economic impact of cultural tourism in Alabama. You will receive specific information about arts advocacy tools at the meeting.

Al refers to Jan. 11 as a “gathering of the troops.” With that in mind, I am personally asking you to attend or send a representative. We hope every Alabama arts entity will play a role in this significant advocacy effort for FY 13. Your local action is vitally important.

Our sincerest thanks,

Tracey Sykes Chaplin
Director of Research, Advocacy, and Policy
Huntsville Alliance for Arts Education
http://www.artislearning.com/
256.337.5770

An affiliate of the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education, the official Americans for the Arts Advocacy Captain for Alabama

A member of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network

A Partnership Program of the Alabama State Council on the Arts

"Pears on a Window Sill" Painting Class with Rickie Higgins

2012-01-05T20:18:00.000-06:00

We will kick off the new year painting Pears on a Window Sill on 20x16 canvas

Tuesday, January 17th 6:00-9:00pm

The Magnolia Room on Moulton Street

$55 per person, all supplies included. No experience required. Bring a friend, join the fun and express your inner artist!!

Contact Trish Land (trish@trishland.com/256.686.1382) or Rickie Higgins (higginsart@me.com) to sign up.

Hope to see you there!

Rickie Higgins

higginsart@me.com

www.higginsart.com