Greenville County Museum of Art Show for 2008 SC

Stone Cold Classics is a series of exhibitions that celebrate the excellence of the Greenville County Museum of Art's permanent collection: featuring historic and contemporary works, including some that will be seen in S.C. for the first time. Stone Cold Classics will appear in changing forms through 2008.
Greenville County Museum of Art
Greenville, SCFor information (864)271-7570
E-mail to: info@greenvillemuseum.org

World Music 7pm Columia Museum of Art May 2

The UU Coffeehouse presents the World Music Series, featuring nationally-touring musicians performing original acoustic music with connections to folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, jazz and international music. Next on the series is Turku, appearing May 2nd at the Columbia Museum of Art. Turku plays music from the western half of the Silk Road, performing since 1998 for audiences as large as 8,000 people and as far away as Uzbekistan. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for museum members and $5 for student members, or $12 for non-member adults and $7 for non-member students. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance by visiting www.uucoffeehouse.org or calling 888.849.4224 extension 4.
Columbia Museum of ArtColumbia, SCFor information 803.343.2208 E-mail to: lpierce@columbiamuseum.org

SC Artisian Center Manager Help Wanted

The South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro, SC is accepting applications through June 9th for a Retail Manager. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Retail Gallery, including sales, accounting functions, records of artist information, inventory, administration of sales personnel, and maintenance of the facilities and grounds. Applicants must have a strong retail background and computer skills. SC Artisans CenterWalterboro, SC
For information (803)734-1449 Carole Mullis or
E-mail to: cmullis@scprt.com

Talent Wanted Saturday or Sunday afternoon

If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic tricks, demonstrate art techniques, teach a craft workshop or read poetry and would like to have a place with an audience to practice, please sign up to volunteer to entertain on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the Nursing Center at Lowman Home. Please come entertain our residents. We would love to have people that want to practice their art on a very appreciative and under served population.

If you have ever felt called to do something special with your talent, let this be it. Our Nursing Center is part of Lowman Home which is part of the Lutheran Ministry. We make our calendars a month in advance, so we are really looking for performers for the summer months. A great opportunity for young people to perform during the summer break and keep up their practice. If you would like to perform or want more information, please put "Talent Volunteer" in the subject line; email Jean by clicking here.

Thank you for your support.
Jeanee

Birth Art Contest DL May 1; Reminder

Birth is an experience that all humans have shared, yet we rarely see it represented in art. We want to change that! Independent Art Company and Cape Fear Area Doulas invite artists to submit works for a juried exhibition at Wabi Sabi Warehouse honoring the Miracle and Mystery of Birth. We welcome art in all media that celebrates mothers, fathers, pregnancy and birth. It doesn't need to be pretty, colorful, or carefully planned. This exhibition acknowledges the raw, honest and spontaneous, much like birth itself. Dates May 22- June 20, 2008 Jurors: Dixon Stetler, Anna Van Wagner, Kirstie Kreutzer Entry fee $15 Check or Money Order payable to: Independent Art Company 19 North 9th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Submission Deadline: May 1, 2008 Artists may submit 5 images via email to: Independentartcompany@hotmail.com Selected artists will be notified by May 5th.

Call to Artists NC Gallery DL June 21, 2008

Bottega Gallery in downtown Wilmington is currently accepting artwork in all genres for an upcoming group exhibit focused on the downtown area of Wilmington. oils, acrylics, sculpture, photographs, watercolor, film, etc. All subject matter must involve the familiar and unfamiliar historic attributes of the Port City downtown area. Buildings, people, landscapes, nightlife and more. All genres and ages encouraged to submit. Entries due by June 21st, 2008. Send email images to art@bottegagallery.com or call 910.763.3737 for more details.

Visual Merchandisers Needed for Augusta GA

We are seeking part time help to start in the early mornings with setting up visual displays in the Augusta, GA area supermarkets. Flexible Monday through Friday hours, hourly pay plus mileage and drive time. Experience in grocery stores, food brokerage, visual merchandising or resets would be very helpful. However, experience is not necessary if you have the desire to do a good job and can take direction.

Requirements:
Education: HS diploma minimum
Driving: Valid Driver's License
Age: At Least 18 years old
Citizenship and Social Security Card

For the job, you will need to have a dependable car and car insurance, reliable internet access, an email address, a telephone and the ability to (or learn to) read a planogram. Our reporting system is web based so it would be best if you have your own computer although computer work is minimal, email is our main mode of communication.

You can wear tennis shoes and jeans, but you must wear company provided polo shirt and name badge. No shorts, capris, tank tops, t shirts or dresses. You must be able to lift groceries usually no more than 20 pounds but often times over head or lift from floor level onto a ladder. Must be able to balance on a small ladder and carry packages to top stock. Must be comfortable working from a short ladder, while moving items or attaching merchandise labels. The job does require some cleaning, kneeling, bending over, stooping, stretching and the ability to see behind the front line of display and move groceries as needed to line up and create an attractive display.

A pleasant personality goes along way in this position as we do interact with store management on a daily basis and with consumers in the store. We offer a good hourly pay and mileage.
If you live anywhere in the Augusta, GA or Aiken, SC areas and are interested in these part time positions, please send your resume via email with your complete contact info, put job applicant Augusta in subject and Click here to apply.

Art Teachers Wanted for Charlotte NC area

TEACHING ARTISTS FOR ARTSTEACH
ArtsTeach is looking for qualified teaching artists for its North Carolina Wolf Trap and ArtStart programs. Teaching Artists must:
1) have a strong artistic background in the performing or visual arts;
2) a minimum of two years experience as a teaching artist, working with school-age children;
3) be committed to working in an interdisciplinary environment;
4) be professional in demeanor, appearance, and approach; and
5) be willing to travel throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg for programs, in addition to other qualifications.
Specific qualifications vary according to each program, click here for more details. Interested individuals must submit an application that includes supplemental materials and be willing to audition by presenting a sample lesson plan. Teaching artists are contracted personnel of ArtsTeach, contracted on an annual basis. Compensation varies according to each program’s fee schedule and number of residencies assigned. Interested applicants must attend an Information Meeting, Tuesday, May 29, 2008 from 4 - 5:30 PM, at Spirit Square, 345 N. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. For questions or to RSVP for the Information Meeting, contact us at (704) 333-1059. Deadline for applications: May 16, 2008

Carol Ann Rose Art Show Friday at Fontenay

Carol Ann Rose, the artist from Chapin SC left her mark on the art world with everything she did. She was a wonderful abstract artist and equally at home with realism. She was experimental yet traditional. Carol Ann was a very diverse artist. She told me once she had been so many things in this life time that she hoped her art would capture it all. Carol Ann Rose the artist we all knew and loved was a happy go lucky woman. But life was not always easy for her. She was valedictorian of her high school graduating class and a skilled medical professional in nursing and in the eye care industry.

Carol Ann Rose was the owner of A Carolina Gallery on Bush River Rd. opened in 2000 and was closed when she became ill in late 2005. I was one of the lucky artists that Carol Ann had sponsored a show for at the gallery. Carol Ann also offered me the opportunity to teach Marketing for Artists at the gallery numerous times over the years. The classes were well attended and Carol Ann often provided refreshments for the students. She liked to have a good time.

"Please join the Fontenay Gallery as they present a retrospective of Carol Ann Rose: teacher, leader, gallery owner, student, national art exhibitor and award winner. She was a former President of the Crooked Creek Art League, Vice President of the Seven Oaks Art League and actively involved in the arts in South Carolina since the early 1990s. In September 2000, She opened A Carolina Gallery where she taught watercolor, drawing and mixed media classes. Her works have been shown in various public buildings and have won numerous awards both locally and nationally including two best of show awards."

I could always count on Carol Ann to be there for any art project. Carol Ann did so much for our local art community as an avid volunteer and now she is gone. This is an opportunity to get a piece of work by her to cherish for ever. I purchased a Carol Ann Rose painting and I love it. I can't help smiling when I see it. It reminds me of the times we both were volunteers for the Wild Women's Tea Party, her husband Tom used this painting as a back drop for all the WWTP Tea Cups. It was one of the few works she ever did on canvas.

"Don't Worry, Be happy!" Come on out and see and treasure the body of work this gifted woman produced! "Opening Reception: Friday, April 25, 20085-7 p.m. at Fontenay2716 Devine Street, Columbia"

Runway Runaway at Columbia Museum of Art

The fashion show of the year with Recycled Materials was held last night at the Columbia Museum of Art on Main St in Columbia. It was a huge success and a great fundraiser! They clearly got a much larger crowd than anticipated. The standing room only crowd featured people of all ages and occupations, besides the typical media and artsy crowd.

Rhett Anders, the brainchild behind the event (along with Columbia Design League) led the intros for the evening. Before the show could begin; he instructed all the audience to say as loud as we could "Hey Bitch". The audience followed suit and out come the well known movie star and diva "Lady Chablis" as entertainment. She performed several dance numbers and a few extra dollar bills slid her way, by enthusiastic fans. (clearly they had seen her before!) The outfit I liked the best was a faded denim ensemble worn for the recycled show. It was ripped and torn and adorned with fringe and layered. The top was a midriff bearing crop top. I'd like to know who designed that outfit. I loved it!

The wonderful collection of designs we saw included many beautiful dresses in all lengths. A very southern plantation style dress was made with wine soaked coffee filters, designed by Matthew Mattox and worn by Tamara Greig for a stunning look. I also liked one of the designs by Bohumila Owensby and worn with attitude by professional model Ashley Bennett made out of soda cans and tabs.

One that was great looking and clearly had a lot of work was designed and worn by Jillian Owens. She was in the top 10, which is an honor but she deserved much more!!! The audience voting for the top 6 was a little confusing; she clearly had the loudest applause. But the background music was loud and it didn't get through to the stage that the audience wanted her to be in the top 6. A whole bunch of people booed when she was eliminated because it was a big mistake. Her dress was made from several old prom dresses and romance novels. It was a very elegant looking dress and her hair was really cool too. Girl; who's your hairstylist?? Loved the overall look!

Paige Haggard was funny talking about her design made of Beer caps. She told the audience "this is from a lot of nights getting hammered both literally and figuratively!" If there were an award for most interesting quote of the night; that would be it!!!

As for most professional in every sense of the word, my vote goes to Jeremy Thomas as designer and model. What makes a look really successful, besides looking good, it should be something people will want to buy and wear. Jeremy's outfit had a great look made with towels, curtains and window blinds and it is a very marketable look. If I had been the judge he would have won Number 1 and Jillian Owens would have won Number 2. BTW, I do not know any of the designers or the models in this show.

Anyway, bitches...that's all I have to say. You'll have to google the internet for photos. I only had my cell phone camera and they didn't come out that good. I am looking forward to the event again next year.

Back Porch Studio Artists Upcoming Events

The Back Porch Studio Art Gallery

located at 6729 Two Notch Rd Suite E

Columbia SC

Sunday April 20th we are hosting an art reception in honor of Ilona Royce Smithken and her visit to Columbia SC to teach her famous impressionistic oil painting techniques and all the artists will be there with work on display. Yes, it is a Sunday but it is in mid afternoon and will run from 3-5 PM. Come out and meet and greet the artists in our studios and meet the famous Ilona! FYI: Ilona was the star of "Painting with Ilona" and "Ilona's Palette" which ran on SCETV back a few years ago. Cme out and meet her; darlings... Smile!

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May 3rd 10 am to 6 PM and May 4 noon to six pm Open Studios Tour

YES back Porch Studios have been added with several featured artists to the Columbia SC Open Studio Tour. Artists will include Christy Aitken, Sandra Phaup, Jean Bourque. Jean Ehler, Allan Hobbs, Paul Moore, and Kevin Smith! In addition to the artists that are officially on the Open Studio Tour there will be other artists that create art and are part of our group as well. So come on out and see the work. Many of our painters paint in impressionism (obviously) because we have all studied with Ilona at least in four or more sessions.

The featured artists all have multiple talents Christy and Jean Ehler both paint realistically as well as impressionistic. Jean Ehler also does drawings and is a quick portrait sketch artist as well.

Jean Bourque is best known for her abstract art, funky flowers and mixed media fiber arts and assemblages. She creates in multiple media and is a writer as well as an artist. Sandra Phaup has studied with Ilona for nearly 20 years and is a very talented painter. In addition to that she is a photographer with a keen eye to capturing an interesting take on her subjects. Allan Hobbs is a naturally gifted artist with a true talent for portraits. Paul Moore and Kevin Smith are very talented potters and sculptors, creating in clay with the wheel and freehand.

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Okay...the rest is up to you; put these dates in your planner and come on out and show your support for a great group of artists and meet the WORLD FAMOUS ILONA! Bring your checkbook, too. You may just see something you have to have!!

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Want to learn to paint in oils with Ilona? We still have a few spots open for the morning classes. They will run M-F April 21-25 from 10 AM to 1 PM with a snack break. The full week is $150.

The classes will also run April 28-May 2, 2008 from 10 AM to 1 PM!!!

Call Sandra Phaup to sign up or get more details at 803-787-9617

Call for Artists Austin TX

The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create art to be integrated into the Municipal Court/Police Substation Project. AIPP requests that interested professional visual artists residing in the United States submit a Statement of Intent with Qualifications. Application deadline will be May 2, 2008. The artwork budget is $210,000.
This facility will constitute an adaptive reuse of a former big box retail store, and will house the municipal court and also provide space for a police substation. The footprint of the facility is 108,000 square feet, and is sited on a high elevation near the interstate highway (IH-35) in north central Austin. The scope of this project is to provide 66,000 square feet of renovated space to accommodate visitors and staff of both the municipal court and police substation. The facility will be located within the St. Johns neighborhood of Austin, at IH-35 and St. Johns. The project is a “design-build,” with the design manual expected to be finished to go out for bid by late spring 2008.
The artwork opportunities for this facility are open, and the artist will be an integral part of the design team working on this project. Multi-media, digital media and other innovative approaches are encouraged.
All applicants must submit their statement of intent and qualifications through the Application System for Austin Public Art (ASAP!) online system. The system may be accessed by visiting the Art in Public Places homepage, at www.cityofaustin.org/aipp, and clicking on the ASAP! logo. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 2, 2008, at midnight.
Questions: Meghan Turner, AIPP Coordinator (512) 974-9314, or Meghan.Turner@ci.austin.tx.us

Call for Artists Bethlehem, NC Oct. 4th 10th Annual

Call for Artists Art in the Shop 10th Annual Art Show Bethlehem NC:
Art in the Shop is seeking artists interested in showing at the Tenth Annual Art in the Shop. This unique venue is located at the Shop, in Bethlehem NC, studio of metal artist Richard Sinclair. The area is a fairly level grassy six-acre area with plenty of free customer parking. The show encompasses artwork of all varieties, but is fast becoming a fantastic venue for folk and outsider artists. Also featured will be bonsai, sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, garden art and much, much more. We are only looking for quality artwork and fine crafts. Booth space for the event is $40.00 for a 10’ x 10’ space. Booths are spaced so there are at least two customer accessible sides. All artwork must be original in design, absolutely no kits accepted. Art in the Shop 2008 is Saturday October 4, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be held, rain or shine, at The Shop located at 274 Bobby Godfrey Lane, Taylorsville NC. Art in the Shop is also seeking persons or organizations interested in volunteering in several areas and/or sponsoring the music stage. Music stage sponsors will be promoted. A raffle will be held to benefit Full Circle Arts, a Hickory area not for profit Artist Cooperative. Interested persons should contact Barbara Sinclair at 828 632 0106 or info@artintheshop.net. Please check out the website for more information. www.artintheshop.net

Jean Bourque Columbia, SC Artist & Art Events

Art Events:

On Saturday April 12th, the Elmwood Park Tour of Homes will show the work of Alicia Leeke and Ellen Baskins and other artists also.

On Saturday April 19th, the West Columbia 2nd Annual Riverwalk Music Festival will be held in the parking lot across from Orleans Restaurant beside the park at the Gervais St. bridge which connects Columbia with West Columbia. Artists participating are Jean Ehler of Hillview Art and Ellin Baskins of West Columbia, along with other visual artists. The event will run from 2 to 9 PM. come out for good music and good art at the Riverwalk in West Columbia SC.

On Sunday April 20th, The Back Porch Studios on 6729 Ste E Two Notch Rd. Columbia, SC will be hosting a Welcome Reception to Ilona Royce Smithken, NYC and Provincetown, MA artist. (Ilona is the red head in the photo, I am the one with the hat) Ilona was star of the "Painting with Ilona" and "Ilona's Palette" SCETV shows which aired here in SC. We have the regular group of "Back Porch Painters" along with the "Back Porch Studio Potters" and Sculptors. We will honor our Guest of Honor and have her artwork available for sale as well as the artwork of our group artists during the reception. Come on out Sunday April 20th from 3-5 PM and meet the world famous Ilona!!! The event is sponsored by impressionistic artist and photographer Sandra Stork Phaup.

Ilona Royce Smithken will be teaching Oil Painting Impressionism classes at the home of Sandra Phaup. Classes run for 2 weeks and you can pick one week, two weeks or whatever days will work for you. Start Mon. April 21 to Fri. April 25 and April 28 to May 2, 2008. Please contact Sandra Phaup for further details at 803-787-9617.

In May:

Sat. and Sun. May 3rd and 4th Open Studios at 6729 Suite E Two Notch Rd. Columbia, SC Saturday 10-4 and Sun 12-4 featuring the entire cast and crew of the Back Porch Painters and the Back Porch Studio Potters and Sculptors. Featuring some of your favorite artists, such as Jean Ehler of Hillview Art, Sandra Phaup, Kevin Smith, Jean Bourque, Paul Moore and Christy Aitken, Allen Hobbs, Judy Boepple, Sheila Watts, Denby Singley Gorman, Joan Davis, Dr. R. M. Maderas and many others.

All events are in Columbia, SC unless otherwise noted.

Jean Bourque art now showing at Enchanted Forest Gallery on Meeting St West Columbia, SC. Open 11-3 Tues to Fri. and by appointment.

Jean Bourque art showing at Palmetto GBA, a division of BC/BS.

Jean Bourque art at Richland Memorial Hospital second floor.

Jean Bourque art at Starbuck's on Gervais St. Now until ?

Jean Bourque Art at The Back Porch Studio Gallery 6729 Ste E Two Notch Rd. beside Very's Restaurant, a block or so from Columbia Place Mall, towards town. Open Tuesdays only 11-4 PM except during special shows or by appointment.

Jean Bourque art at Prince St in NYC at Ward Nasse Gallery.

Jean Bourque showing art in the UK at Saatchi Gallery.

Jean Bourque website at http://www.jeanbourque.com/

Credits:
Photo of Jean Bourque and Ilona Royce Smithken; photographer Jean Ehler.

Eboniramm Releases New Book

"Author, Eboniramm Releases New Book,
Within His Star: The Story of Levi Pearson"

"Sunday, April 6, 2008, Columbia, South Carolina – A Renaissance woman, Poetess and Songstress, Eboniramm now embarks on a new career as the Author/Editor of Within His Star: The Story of Levi Pearson.

Eboniramm was born in Manning, S.C. and is a descendant of the Gullah culture of South Carolina’s Low Country. She is a Vocalist; however, her full resume reflects the talents of a true Renaissance woman, as Poet, Vocalist, Educator and now Author.

This debut book is about her great-grandfather, Mr. Levi Pearson, who was a civil rights pioneer. In 1947, Mr. Pearson filed a groundbreaking court case against Clarendon County, South Carolina that sought to obtain bus transportation for the county’s Black public school children. This case ultimately laid the groundwork for the historic 1954, school desegregation case, Brown vs. The Board of Education. Her book title comes from a comment Dr. Benjamin E. Mayes made in reference to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his eulogy. The voice and tone of the book shows Mr. Pearson’s strong faith and commitment to do the best he could for his family and community. These are lessons we could all learn from to build our own character and community today.

The life of her great-grandfather has always been an inspiration to Eboniramm, as his courage and dedication show his willingness to, “sacrifice so much to obtain simple justice.” So, on Mother’s Day 2005, she embarked on her own personal journey of discovery as she sat at the kitchen of her grandparent’s home listening to her grandfather, Mr. Ferdinand Pearson Sr., share the story of his father, which she now brings to the public at large through the book, Within His Star.

For additional information call, Sufia Giza at 803.738.1060 or to schedule a book signing, please contact Eboniramm at 803.665.7036 or she can be reached by email at eboni@eboniramm.com."

This info was provided to artsails1 by Eboniramm via email and has been copied verbatim. It was provided to her by "SANKOFA Publicity, Columbia, S.C. 29205."

Eboniramm Sings April 13 Jammin Jazz 7-9 PM

The very talented Eboniramm will be performing live jazz at Jammin' Jazz Cafe
on Sunday night April 13th from 7 to 9 PM at 1530D Main St. Columbia, SC.
(This is the former Jammin' Java cafe.) Eboniramm featured vocalist, Lauren Meccia on Sax, and Reggie Sullivan on Bass. Sponsored by Main Street Jazz.

"Eboniramm's rich voice combined with her poetic language brings music to life in unique styles. Her love of communicating saturates her performance." - Susan Audé.

A Day in the Art World in Columbia SC

Toffee and Diva

photo by Jean Bourque

The art show at Starbucks had a decent turn out considering the rain. Forever the social butterfly, I had to talk to everybody...about their art. When I arrived Joey my video instructor was already there and he had scoped out my art. He said his daughter would love it. Young people do love my work! We made plans to produce my art video and I am so thrilled to have a DVD made!

Later, I stopped by "If" Art Gallery and enjoyed works by Laura Spong!! What a great abstract artist she is! I picked up cards and fliers to distribute for the Open Studios tour for May 3 and 4 in Columbia SC, organized by Wim Roefs. We all must do our part to help get the WORD out.

I delivered fliers at Adesso on Main St. where they were having an Open House. I toured the facility and talked up the Open Studios Tour. Seriously, it looked like an art reception in the lobby... I treated it like it was and inquired about the art. We all agreed the original by Bruce Nellsmith in bright colors of the city was our favorite. The host promised a cook out for the next Open House.

Back at Starbucks, I put fliers out beside my art display. Then I went to West Columbia and talked about Open Studios and passed out more fliers, to the Coffee Shop on State St and The Middle Way a store beside the coffee shop. It smelled great in there, like Nag Champa. The environment made me think of meditation and creating peaceful artwork. There is artwork on their walls by artists, I have yet to meet. (very inspiring, indeed)

At last, I arrive home, unload my car and bring my art stuff back in the house. Toffee and Diva come running to greet me! Suddenly, I am surrounded by puppy love and art. How sweet it is! Have a great weekend and remember love conquers all!!!

yours,

Jeanee

Starbucks on Gervais Art Show Now until 4-16-08

Starbucks in the Vista on Gervais St at the corner of Lincoln St. in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC is a little known art venue, but they are a very well known Coffee Shop. What could be better great coffee and great art? I guess having great weather too, but don't let that stop you!!!

With rainy weather threatening to dampen the enthusiastic crowd of art lovers; I wish to remind you all that Starbucks will be giving out free coffee during the art reception for Jean Bourque, Ellin Baskins, Pamela Hall, Chris Hodgson, Karl A. Oglesby and Mark Johnson. So don't let a little rain stop you from coming downtown. Videographer Joey Frazier will stop by to check out the art for possible videos. Show runs until April 16th. Thanks to Jeffrey Day and "The State" newspaper for running it in the newspaper on Friday April 4th!!!

Yours Truly;

Jean Bourque

See SC Artists at Work Open Studios May 3 & 4

Many of you have heard the buzz by Wim Roefs of "if Art" Gallery on Lincoln St. Columbia SC. He has been working for all of us artists to create the Open Studios tour May 3 and May 4. It promises to be even more exciting than last year. So if you are not one of the studio artists; do pay close attention who will be where and map out your two day art feast!!!! It promises to be very entertaining and a true must see for Cola Town!!! All artists are in Columbia SC areas and that includes the outlining towns such as Balentine and Irmo, Harbison and West Columbia. Yours truly will be at the Back Porch Studio on Two Notch Rd just 2 blocks from the Columbia Place mall right near Very's Philly Steak Restaurant!! The ones with "!!" by their name are also located at the Back Porch Studios with Jean Bourque. (More addresses will follow at a future date!)

Columbia Opens Studios 2008 participants:
Sylvia Ady-Potts
Christy Aitken!!
Eileen Blyth
Jean Bourque!!
Ethel Brody
Nancy K. Butterworth
Pat Callahan
Sandra Carr
Ingrid Carson
Jeremy Carter
Anastasia Chernoff
Stephen Chesley
Ruth Cockrell
Vicki Corley
Heidi Darr-Hope
Colin DoddPorter
O達rien Dodd
Jeff Donovan
Kristin Dow
Clark Ellefson
Claire Farrell
Tim Floyd
Alejandro Garcia
Tyrone Geter
Diane Gilbert
Mary Gilkerson
Pat Gilmartin
Jessica Glenn
Chet Goff
Paul Grant
Steve Hewitt
Allan H. Hobbs!!
Lucinda Howe
Ann Hubbard
Howard Hunt
Tuula Iham臾i-Widdifield
Yoko Iwanaga
Judy Bolton Jarrett
Robin Jones!!
Michele Kingery
Lauraetta Kirkland
Deanna Leamon
Alicia Leeke
Susan Lenz
Peter Lenzo
Sharon Licata
Robert Lyon
Laurie McIntosh
Michel McNinch
John Monteith
Paul Moore!!
Sonia Neale
Marcelo Novo
One Eared Cow Glassblowers
Pat Parise
Sandra Phaup!!
Jerry Phillips
Carolyn Ramsay
Cindy Saad
Virginia Scotchie
Rob Shaw
David Smith
Kevin Smith!!
Laura Spong
Pam Steele
John Taylor
Christian Thee
Keith Tolen
Ben Truesdale
Mike Van Houten
Barbara Welles
Edward Whitmer
Mike Williams
David Yaghjian
Don Zurlo

Call for Artists DL 4/30 Best in Show $1000.

Call for ART Entries Celebrate Creativity in SC 2008
A Juried Art Competition for SC Artists Deadline for entries– April 30, 2008

Opening Gala and Awards July 25, 2008

Show will run July 25 - September 12, 2008 - Art exhibit in gallery and online

All entries should be submitted on a CD. No slides or email submissions. One CD may contain all entries including up to 3 images of 3-D submissions. Images should be jpeg files at least 72 dpi (max width 10 inches). The image should be saved with the artist’s last name, then identifying name of artwork such as smithsunshine.jpeg. Each CD should be labeled with the artist full name and with the complete name of each work of art. An image list should accompany the CD and have the following information:
1. Artist full name, address, phone number and email address
2. Title of each work of art on that CD
3. Date, price, dimensions and medium
A completed entry form, the CD and image list, an artist statement and/or resume (one page max), and the entry fee(s) should be mailed to
Sandlapper Art & Frame
Art Competition
711 E. Main Street, Suite M
Lexington, SC 29072

For a full prospectus and more info go to Sandlapper Art & Frame