EXHIBITION OPENING Paintings from the Reign of Victoria:The Royal Holloway Collection Paintings from the Reign of Victoria:The Royal Holloway Collection opens! Come experience works of art that tell the dramatic stories of the Victorian age. These compelling paintings focus on many varied and contrasting subject matter. The life of the poor and destitute is pictured with the same gusto as royalty. The ferocious nature of wild animals is contrasted with the contentment and loyalty of the domestic pet. And the bustling, domestic natures of a Victorian train station is a stark contrast to the exotic representation of the ancient Babylonian marriage market. This exhibition includes the most visible and "modern" canvases of the 1880s and includes scenes of contemporary (Victorian) life, historical events, landscapes, animal studes and marine subjects. Not only are the paintings, and the stories behind them, quite varied, they are also some of the largest works the Museum has exhibited. The longest painting is up to 10' long, the tallest close to 7', and the heaviest weighing up to 1000 lbs! The majority of these sixty canvases have never before been exhibited outside of England! Huntsville Museum of Art
November 22
300 Church Street, South • Huntsville, Alabama 35801
256.535.4350 • info@hsvmuseum.org www.hsvmuseum.org
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Huntsville Museum of Art: On Exhibit The Royal Holloway Collection
Friday, November 20, 2009
Works by Maria Howard Weeden donated to local library
Watercolor portrait of former slave included in book
Four original paintings by Maria Howard Weeden, including her earliest known watercolor of a former slave, have made it back to Huntsville.
On Thursday, Nashville lawyer Henry Walker donated the rare collection of Weeden works to the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. The paintings, tied together by a silver ribbon, are part of a poem book called "The Master of the Sheep Fold."
"We are thrilled to have this book back in Huntsville," the library's archivist Ranee Pruitt said. "When I saw this original for the first time, I was breathless."
Walker inherited the book from his father, Hugh Walker, a longtime editor at The Tennessean newspaper who wrote several articles about Weeden and collected her works.
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Former art teacher Martha Huie donates nearly 200 works
Former art teacher Martha Huie gives nearly 200 works
BOAZ - The wife of the late William Bradford Huie, author of "The Execution of Private Slovik," "Three Lives for Mississippi" and numerous other works, has donated almost 200 books to Snead State Community College in Boaz.
A former art instructor at the college, Martha Huie recently presented her collection of art reference books from her personal art library.
Snead State President Robert Exley said the college appreciates her gift, which will benefit mainly art students.
"She is truly someone who truly cares about (the college) and its success," he said.
Huie, who taught art at Snead in the 1970s, presented her collection to Exley and other school officials this week at the college's Learning Resource Center as they stood before an exhibit about her husband.
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The Madison Arts Council is accepting applications for 2010 grants.
Deadline is Jan. 16; guidelines aired for organizations
The Madison Arts Council is accepting applications for 2010 grants.
Deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 16. Grant awards will be announced by Feb. 1. Funds awarded must be used between Feb. 1, 2010, and Jan. 31, 2011.
MAC's grant program provides support for the advancement of the arts in the Madison area.
MAC is dispersing money that has been collected at fundraisers, such as the Chair-arty Auction of chairs painted by Madison personalities and the Art on Main sidewalk show during spring and summer months.
Renee Graham and Cindi Sanderson are staffing the grant committee this year.
MAC accepts applications for both new and existing programs, MAC president Jeanne Steadman said. Grants may be used for operations or fine arts programs.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GRANT APPLICATIONS:
Application forms are available at www.madisonartscouncil.net. Applications should be mailed to Madison Arts Council, P.O. Box 1929, Madison, AL 35758.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ornament Contest to benefit Kids to Love
1st Annual Ornament Contest
Artisans Cove's Reflections Frame and Art Gallery invites everyone to participate in the First Annual Ornament Contest. Prizes will be awarded and the ornaments will be on display for our Open House Sat., Dec. 5th. The ornaments will adorn our gallery tree. Contestants may also donate their ornaments to be included in a silent auction in which proceeds generated from the highest bidder will go to the charity organization, Kids to Love. Deadline for ornament submissions is Dec. 4, 2009.
The rules are as follows:
1. The contest is open to all.
2. Contestants must submit their entry no larger than 5" High; 5" Wide and 5" Deep. The ornament can be in any shape so long as it stays within the above measurements and can hang on a tree. Be creative!
3. All entries must have your name, address, age, phone number and e-mail address, on a separate sheet of paper. You may also include: title, media and inspiration.
4. All winners will have their names and ornaments appear in the December issue of "Reflectives Newsletter" and on the website, as well as, posted on the Huntsville Art Blog. You can send in more than one ornament. The more we have the prettier the tree will be! Please note if you would like for your ornament to benefit Kids to Love charity.
5. The contest shall be judged under the following categories and prize awards:
Prize Awards
Ages 5-10 First place wins $15.00
Ages 10-15 First place wins $15.00
Adults First place wins $25.00 Reflectives Gift Certificate
6. All Youth entrants (ages 15 and under) who did not win will receive a certificate of appreciation.
7. Entries must be mailed, or hand-delivered to Artisans Cove by the deadline! Deadline for entries is December 4, 2009.
Reflectives Frame and Art Gallery
Artisan's Cove
220 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 539-1665 or reflectives@comcast.net
Judging will be based on creativity, quality of workmanship, and use of materials.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
20 Must-Visit Art Museums You’ve Never Heard Of
Engineer, Adrienne Carlson sent the art blog an interesting article she posted on her blog entitled “20 Must-Visit Art Museums You’ve Never Heard Of” at http://toponlineengineeringdegree.com/?page_id=73
Reflectives Frame & Art Gallery: Gina Hurst joins team
JAVA Galleria Meet and Greet with Harold Turner Reminder!
Huntsville Museum of Art: Paintings from the Reign of Victoria opening event
> Opening Program for Paintings from the Reign of Victoria!
>
> Huntsville, AL – The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to
> announce the opening of Paintings from the Reign of Victoria: The
> Royal Holloway Collection, an exhibition of superb Victorian
> paintings drawn from the collection at Royal Holloway, University
> of London. The majority of the sixty canvases included have never
> before been exhibited outside England. The artwork will be on
> display from November 22, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
>
> On Sunday, November 22, the Museum will be an oasis of
> holiday cheer as we premiere the new collection! At 2:00pm, stop by
> and hear Director of Curatorial Affairs, Peter Baldaia, as he takes
> a deeper look into the subjects of these works, the artists who
> created them and the one man who pulled them all together.
> Following the presentation, the Museum invites everyone to join us
> for the opening reception! Both of these events will be held in the
> Great Hall and are open to the public.
>
> Don't forget to visit Ye Olde Museum Store. Local
> artists whose work is sold in the store will be present to answer
> questions and mingle with guests. Local author Hester Bass will be
> signing copies of her newest book, "The Secret Life of Walter
> Anderson."
>
> Finish off your visit to the Museum by viewing the
> breathtaking collection! Visitors will be transported back to the
> Victorian era with the help of characters from Fantasy Playhouse's
> production of "A Christmas Carol." Interact with these fantastic
> characters or step back and enjoy the holiday carols as you tour
> the magnificent paintings.
>
> The Museum has more than just great art this holiday
> season! The artwork will come to life as a part of our own "Night
> at the Museum," the sounds of tubas will ring out and visitors can
> help themselves to delicious hot cider on select days. Detailed
> information on our holiday programming will be forthcoming. Or you
> can visit us at www.hsvmuseum.org for more information!
> Jenny Lane
> Communications Manager
> Huntsville Museum of Art
>
> (256) 535-4350 ext. 201
> jlane@hsvmuseum.org
> www.hsvmuseum.org
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Vote for AL Artist Tena Payne, Earthborn Studios Pottery
Dear friends,
A wonderful pottery artist, Tena Payne, in Birmingham whose tableware you may have seen at Topiary Tree in Huntsville, or as the place settings at Hot and Hot Fish Club in B'ham has been
selected by Forbes magazine as a finalist in a competition they are having for small businesses--you can read below for more info. It's so rare for artists to be able to make a living these days- much less put together a small but growing business with their artistic skills as she has. I say YOU GO GIRL! Click on the link under New York, NY and it will take you to the voting site with simple instructions.
Ellen Moran www.tinybaubles.biz
From: Tena Payne www.earthbornpottery.net
Subject: Please! Vote for Tena/Earthborn to win Forbes $100K!!!
Hey folks-- Please take a just a moment...
This is the final round of votes...if you voted once before, you got me in the top five... now this vote is for the win!!
This is it ya'll-- it's the big bucks and I need you to vote!! Half of the decision will be made by you... I've done everything I can, now it's up to you, and your friends, and their friends.... please pass it on and help me win the 100K!!! I can't do it without you!
Thanks so much!!!! Tena
FIVE FINALISTS ADVANCE IN FORBES' 2009 "BOOST YOUR BUSINESS" CONTEST
Grand Prize Winner to Receive $100,000 in Cash and Advertising
NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2009) – The readers have voted, and Forbes.com today announced the five finalists in its "Boost Your Business" contest, available online atwww.forbes.com/byb. Voting is now open to select the grand-prize winner, who will be announced in early December. Two Massachusetts-based companies made it to the final round. The five finalists are:
· Audissey Guides ( Boston , MA )
· Earthborn Studios, Inc. ( Leeds , AL )
· Ksplice ( Cambridge , MA )
· Naturally Bamboo ( Mankato , MN )
· NuBarter, Inc. ( Savannah , GA )
which ends on November 30, 2009. The grand-prize winner will receive $100,000 in cash and advertising.
"When the klieg lights go on, the stress level is high, especially during the question-and-answer sessions," says Brett Nelson, Entrepreneur Editor at Forbes. "But all five finalists prepared well and performed admirably. I am proud of them all, and they will be better fortified when stumping for capital in the real world."
In the first phase of the contest, small business owners submitted 500-word business plans; 20 semi-finalists survived. Forbes.com users had the opportunity to review the plans and self recorded 30-second "elevator pitch" videos before voting for their top five.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Don't Let This Happen to You for Your Own Reception!
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you promoted yourself well and completely screwed up the date of your art reception? Well Dustin Timbrook knows, and his last video will show all you artists out there exactly what would happen...
Picturesque Promo #9 from Happenin Records on Vimeo.
Help prevent cruelty to Betty by coming out and enjoying Dustin's art reception this Saturday at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment.
On a serious note, Dustin's take on self promotion shows artists that current digital grass roots approaches to promotion can net you a lot of attention. He has almost completely paid for his reception based on pre-sales of prints of his works, and already has about 200 rsvp'd attendance through online social networking tools like facebook, blogsites like this one, myspace, vimeo, networking through personal/public/private websites, etc...
Making use of free or next to free online tools is an amazingly effective way to cut your promotional budget and still get advertising. And of course, the more interesting you can make it, the better... but you don't have to shamelessly exploit puppies to do it... though it helps.
Thanks and hope to see you there!
David
Paint The City Workshop: Picasso Still Life Nov. 16
Just a quick note to let you know about next week's paintings classes. Keep watching the website for our holiday paintings coming very soon!
Visit www.paintthecityhsv.com for more information and to register.
Classes are taught at Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801, just off of Monte Sano Boulevard. Burritt is only five minutes from the medical district.
-Mary and Tammy
www.paintthecityhsv.com
JAVA Galleria at Sam & Greg's Meet the Artist Harold Turner November 19
Thursday, November 12, 2009
2 More Reasons to Come to Dustin Timbrook's Reception
First off is this little gem...
Little Spring Park from Happenin Records on Vimeo.
You can check out Dustin's work at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr. Hsv, AL 35805, Saturday, Nov. 14th, from 6-9 PM on the third floor.
Please come so that he will stop exploiting his cute puppy...
Exhibit Open- "Picturesque: New Paintings by Dustin Timbrook" Nov. 14th
What? A solo art show by your favorite super-artist, Dustin Timbrook.
When? Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 6PM-9PM
Where? At Lowe Mill Studios. 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
HOLIDAY ART PARTY at Dragonfly Gallery in Fayetteville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Art News From Huntsville Art League
This time is our talented HAL Teachers, thru the month of November. Their Reception will be Nov. 15, Sunday, 2-4PM
The month of November features S. Renee Prasil
The month of November features Kay McWhorter, and Judith Fields. December and January will be Martina Dyer, and Maria Morando. Their Reception will be on January 8, 4:30 – 6:30PM.
Our annual fundraiser will start selling tickets the day after Thanksgiving, November 27, at last year's price of $125. This event culminates in February at the VBC.
Gift priced items will go on sale at HAL on Nov. 23. Don't miss it!
The Christmas Boutique items will be featured on Thursday, Dec. 3
For more information please contact:
COMMITTEE Exhibit at Huntsville Art League
Fri. Nov. 13- Interview with J. Leko Furniture Maker on WLRH, 89.3 FM Public Radio
11/11/09 Update: Radio interview 1 of part 2 available on MP3 at: http://files.me.com/j.leko/7jcwfp.mp3
Stay tuned for part 2 of 2 interview this Friday Nov. 13th.-------------------------------------------------------Previously posted on the Huntsville Art Blog 11/3/09Art News from J. Leko
I thought that I would alert you to some upcoming events. During the next two Fridays, I will be interviewed by Beth Norwood, host of "Among Friends" on WLRH, 89.3 FM Public Radio. "Among Friends" focuses mainly on promoting the arts in our area, and I will be talking with her about my new custom furniture business, J. Leko Furniture Maker, LLC. Her show begins at noon, with the interviews usually played sometime within the first 30 minutes. When we taped these interviews in late August there were several problems including a power outage, so it should be interesting to hear how they turned out!
WHEN: Noon to 12:30 P.M. 6 & 13 November 2009WHERE: WLRH, 89.3 FM Public RadioThank you for your support.Regards,J.J. LekoFurniture Maker, LLC(256) 714-0742
Wanted: "ARTISTIC" BOOKKEEPER for art division
Huntsville Times Want Ad 11/08 Unique opporutunity for "ARTISTIC" BOOKKEEPER Starting salary $500/wk. Plus incentive & Bonus program. For assistance in the development of a marketing & graphic art division for a local CPA firm. Send resume & sample drawing (one) of your Artistic talents to: PFO, Inc. PO Box 4102 Huntsville, AL 35815 |