Artist Studio Space for rent in Columbia SC

Sent by Chappy Manning of TAG

I've been advised of an opportunity to lease some studio space on Carlisle St. (cut-through between Daly and Millwood, behind Mad Platter), and in order to keep the costs $200 range (includes utilities) we need some more artists interested in sharing the space. Would you be able to send out an email to TAG members asking if anyone is interested? There are 2 options, one space smaller than the other, the smaller one has 1 bathroom & 2 large rooms so we're looking for 4 artists to share, the larger space has several different rooms & 2 baths and could hold 6-7 artists' spaces.

Please contact me directly at cmanning13@sc.rr.com. So far, there are 2 of us who are willing to commit, but as I say, we need more to make it affordable.

Chappy

Art Sales group for Military Brats

Military Brats get united through ART and Talent... on Etsy

Just wanted to share this for all my fellow military brats world wide. In some ways we have grown up with no long term attachments to a set a people or a home town. We do have a unique attachment that others do not have and that is our own group of Military Brats and all though we hardly ever find people we went to school with or lived next door to we do have a larger community as one thing about growing up in the military is we have seen the world and no one is a stranger long in our life's. We are a friendly bunch and we often try to reconnect with the kids we grew up with. We grew up totally different than civilian kids.

Support your military brats; buy art here. This is our connection as artists and as brats .

http://www.etsymilitarybratteam.blogspot.com/

The Secret, The Law of Attraction and Artists

Lately, I have noticed lots of artists have been talking about "The Secret" and "The Law Of Attraction" and the the teachings of Abraham through Esther and Jerry Hicks. It seems fresh and even unbelievable when we first hear about it. You mean anything I think I can have, anything I think I can do? Apparently, if you are on the right vibration, feel it, and really believe it; that will make it happen. These ideas made me think of two books I had read in college, "Think and Grow Rich" and another book, "The Power of Positive Thinking".

I had made an observation a few years ago related to art shows. My formal education has been in business management and marketing. I have studied with numerous artists in a non academic setting, apprenticed with a well known artist and sold art on the road for many years. However, I always felt if the juror was highly educated in art or a realist that I had no chance to win and little if any chance to get in. I entered many shows with many different artist friends over the years, some art educated and some not and what I had noticed is my artist friends not only expected to get in the show, they expected to win, regardless of their education or style. These artists do win, they win a lot, not every time, but most every show they entered. A theory had formed in my mind, perhaps winning art shows was a matter of believing you would win.

I have made a scholarly study of many of these books and have discovered the origins of these thoughts come directly from the Bible. They have been repackaged for modern times. Some of them even use quotes from the Bible in their messages. In Matthew 7:7 we find the famous verse, "ASK, and it will be given; SEEK and you will find; KNOCK and it will be opened to you." According to my recent readings, you must Ask, Believe and Receive. ASK and really know what you want and hold no contradictory thought. You must BELIEVE, really believe you will receive it. In fact its even better if you feel and act as though you already have received it. Then be prepared to RECEIVE and know that you will receive it.

May you go forth and create exactly what you want in life.
Yours Truly,
Jean Bourque

About The Artists Round Table in Columbia, SC

ARTISTS ROUND TABLE

MISSION STATEMENT
A.R.T. is an informal grassroots "resource" organization for all artists including visual, performing, and spoken word artists. The organization's goal is to provide leadership, funding and business expertise to artists and to connect them with arts organizations and businesses by offering a single resource of arts-related information to patrons and media. A.R.T. contributes to the economic development and quality of life in Richland and Lexington counties by promoting the arts as the foundation of the knowledge-based economy.

The Artists Round Table is A.R.T. in Columbia SC. For more info click here to email. Next Meeting - Tuesday November 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM at 930 Richland St. Columbia, SC. This address is home to The Cultural Council and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. About the Painting: "Traveling" by Jean Bourque a 16x20 on pre-stretched canvas. For purchase info email Jean. We accept PayPal.

Folly Beach Festival of the Arts @ Holiday Inn NOW

"This year's festival will include a fine art competition this Friday thru Sunday at the Holiday Inn" right at Folly Beach, SC. " A reception and awards ceremony honoring the artists will be held Sunday evening at the Holiday Inn" at 6:30 PM. "On Saturday and Sunday at the Folly River Park and Community Center" an arts and crafts show will be held. The Show is sponsored by the Folly Beach Arts and Crafts Guild. You may call (843) 345-8739 or email Kerry Hupp if you need any further information or directions to the festival, art show, or artist reception.
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About the Painting: "Room With A View" is a 24x18 inch acrylic painting on pre-stretched canvas and this can be seen this weekend at the Holiday Inn Folly Beach, SC Art Show. Painted by Jean Bourque in 2007. You may contact the artist by email if you are interested in further information on this painting.

Yours Truly;
Jean Bourque

Painting by Jean Bourque

"Heart Series #2" Painting by Jean Bourque c

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Columbia Festival of the Arts this weekend

Tour Open Studio Weekend

65 artists from all over the Greater Columbia area

which includes Lexington and Richland County are having

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ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

in association with the Columbia Festival of the Arts

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May 5 from 10-5 PM and May 6 from 12 to 5 PM

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Be sure to see Ingrid Carson, Michel McNinch and Susan Lenz. Columbia SC has many talented artists.

Yours truly;

Jean Bourque

Artista Vista at Nonnah's Part 2

Painting by Ingrid Carson

This is continued from an earlier post discussing an evening of art at Nonnah's.

The wall across from from the entry; showed delicate yet detailed water scenes, which were very nicely rendered. Yet, I noticed something was different about them. Marcie Murray, explained to me these were watercolors on Fredrix watercolor canvases. For more info on these canvases click on the link. Her paintings were very peaceful and relaxing.

From across the room I spotted Donna Reid talking with Ingrid Carson. Ingrid had a variety of works ranging from her traditional oil paintings of landscapes to abstracts and collage paintings. I actually brought her luck; as she sold one of her abstracts while I spoke with her.

The abstract above is Ingrid's. You Go Girl!!

Maggie; the owner of Nonnah's walked through and was ready to return the rooms to a restaurant; with wine, desserts & dining. Then I spotted Jan Livingston; fashionable as always; I should have taken a picture. Her artwork was featuring brightly colored acrylic canvases. Some were abstract while others were impressionistic. They were all modern and brightly colored. I searched the web to see if I could find any of these; with no luck.

The Show at Noonah's will continue through the next two weeks. Stop in; take a look; there is enough variety here; so anyone should be able to find something they would love.
Have a great time...Artsails1
http://www.jeanbourque.com/
Noonah's on Gervais in the Vista of Columbia, SC