Madison Artists Guild Art Exhibitions

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents

OUTSIDE THE LINES: Joe Camoosa

Presented at the Gallery at Town 220. Opening reception Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Abandoned Rural America
The American Small Family Farm In Transition

An exhibition by Peter Muzyka, Blake Smith, Don Jolley, and Chuck Dyer

Milledgeville - March 25 - April 20, 2012

Why I Planned This Show

Throughout my life I have marveled at the beauty of nature, been drawn to the time-worn lines of character in the faces and hands of older folks, was inspired by the mysteries in untamed woodlands and wetlands. When I was a kid growing up in the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania I would hike for hours in the woods to explore old trails where I would discover old rock structures thought to have been created by Native Americans for shelter. Old farmhouses are kind of like that to me. A wonder of people’s past lives, now devoid of human development, at the mercy of the elements and left to the wiles of nature’s transmutations.

Some of the abandoned farm buildings were built so well that they would last for generations making one wonder why anyone would leave these houses empty and deserted. I can almost feel the spirits of the people who once settled in these rural buildings, visualize the children playing in the yards, husband chopping wood for the fire, wife preparing dinner for the family or working at the spinning wheel or sewing machine making clothes for them all. It occurs to me that the folks settling in these places had hopes and dreams for the future of their families and that they were possibly laying the foundation for future generations of their descendants to have an estate the family will always call their own and then have everything change direction forcing them to desert the homestead forever.

My grandparents came to America from the Ukraine and Russia in the early part of the twentieth century and worked hard to establish such a foundation for the Muzyka family. Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way and each of their children went their own way abandoning the family homestead. This has always affected the way that I view the loss of family ties and the vacant, sad and lonely structures that represent broken dreams. It is often said that the eyes are a window onto the world. I see the windows of these abandoned homes as eyes that have seen the lives of vibrant people gone away leaving behind the spirit of their hopes and dreams.

I‘ve invited 3 artist friends to participate in this opening exhibition. Possibly in the future, if this show is accepted and travels to other areas, I may be able to invite other artists to participate as well as add new works to the exhibition.

This book and exhibit is dedicated to the memory of all the dreamers and planners whose prospects for the future were irrevocably changed leaving behind an ethereal visage of what once might have been.

- Peter Muzyka

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents

LIVING LARGE: Libby Bailey & Kristin Casaletto

Presented at the Gallery at Town 220. Opening reception Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Jewelry Trunk Show at the Cottage Gallery

Come on down to the Guild Cottage at Town Park on Saturday, November 12 from 10 am till 4:30 pm for our first-ever Jewelry Trunk Show!

We'll be featuring the amazing jewelry by Rita Knight's Trinkets Jewelry Designs, Elizabeth Collins' Sparkle Plenty Art Jewelry, Ann-Marie Walsh's Fine Line Jewelry, and Peggy Martin's Moonvine Designs. There is something for everybody at a variety of price points. Start your holiday shopping with us and meet the jewelry artists in person to discuss custom designs for your sweeties or yourself!

The Guild Cottage is at 248 W. Jefferson St., 706-342-5200.

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents
THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER:
Works by Philip Morsberger & Anita Huffington

Opening reception, Friday, September 9 from 7-9 p.m.
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA 30625

The Madison Artists Guild and partner Steffen Thomas Museum of Art are proud to bring two world-class artists to Morgan County. Selected works by Philip Morsberger and Anita Huffington will be on view in at STMA from Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, 2011. Entitled Eye of the Beholder, this exhibit showcases the talents of these two friends, one a painter and the other a sculptor. The opening reception for this show will be on September 9, at 7 pm; it is free and open to the public. The show’s co-curators, Liselott Johnsson and Karen Strelecki of the Madison Artists Guild, have chosen works that exemplify the depth of talent of both artists.

Morsberger was the Morris Eminent Scholar Emeritus in Art at Augusta State University and paints daily in his studio in Augusta. He travels frequently to Oxford University in England where, from 1971 to 1984, he was the Ruskin Master of Drawing. Major collections on both sides of the Atlantic, including the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, boast exuberantly colorful Morsberger paintings.

Huffington’s figural sculptures in stone, wood, bronze and mixed media can be found in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, to name a few. She and her late husband moved from New York in 1977 to a log cabin in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas where she found a visceral connection to nature, which is exuded by her work. She draws inspiration from her life in the woods and her mythical sculptures convey this oneness with nature.

The Madison Artists Guild would like to thank the following in-kind sponsors for making this show possible: Eenoco Japanese Steak and Sushi, Olde South Wine and Spirits, Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts, Godfrey’s Feed & Seed, Madison Oaks Inn and Rutledge Frame Shop.

You may download the "Mighty Morsberger Speaks" Word document from Philip Morsberger here.

Our Partner:

Our in-kind Sponsors:

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents
THE XLG SHOW @ TOWN 220

The Madison Artists Guild Presents a series of quarterly shows of large works in the Gallery at Town 220. Next up is a selection of Gary Hudson's work from the 1970's. Opening reception will be held at Town 220 Restaurant & Gallery on August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Mark Maxwell. Town 220 is located at 220 West Washington St. in Madison. The Show runs through October 30th.

Gary Hudson began studying art in 1945 at the age of nine and solidified his desire to be a painter upon seeing his first Jackson Pollock as a young adult living in New York City. By that time, Hudson was confined to a wheelchair, the result of a peacetime accident while enlisted in the Marine Corps.

Following his desire to learn and paint, Hudson crisscrossed the country and the Atlantic Ocean, living at various times in New York City, California, and Europe. In order to teach at the collegiate level, Hudson entered the School of Art and Architecture at Yale University and earned a B.F.A. and M.F.A from Yale in 1966.

The first major breakthrough for Hudson came in 1969 when his acrylic Red Rim was selected for the biennial show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. From there, his paintings began to be appreciated through a series of one man and group shows at museums including the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art; Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C.; Indianapolis Museum; “Out of Sight” Museum of Fine Art, San Diego, California; and the Cleveland Museum, Cleveland, OH.

Currently, his works are held in the collections of the Whitney Museum; San Diego Museum of Fine Arts; Republic Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa; Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, S.C.; Worcester Museum, Worcester, MA; and numerous private collections around the United States.

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June 2011 First Friday Art Opening
Joe Coggins' art at The Meiere House Antiques

Don't miss the First Friday Art Opening of Joe Coggins' work at The Meiere House Antiques located at 270 S. Main St. in Madison on Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm. The Meiere House phone number is 706-752-0009.

There will be a party on the porch with libations and munchies and you'll get to meet this energetic new Guildie and see his tranquil depictions of nature. We'll also be voting on the Board's nomination of additional board members so be sure and attend! Bring an appetizer and a friend!

Joe, a native Georgia boy who was born and raised in College Park has had a live steeped in all aspects of the business of art. From the wholesale end of things to framing and now print makinig, Joe has not only painted and taught art for 20 yrs , but he's successfully marketed it too. For many years he owned a high end store which sold originals and antique prints and in Florida he and wife Willene owned a boutique which dealt in home accessories, custom framing, original art and antique prints. Heck, Joe even made a mean silk flower arrangement and sold many of them for several hundred dollars each. He's just got that artistic touch!

As an artist, Joe studied under Roman and Constantin Chatov and Ouida Cannady where he perfected his technique. During the 12 years he spent in Florida he really hit his painting hot and heavy and never stopped. He now enjoys life on a Morgan County horse farm owned by his daughter and he and his sweet wife Willene spend lots of time with grand kids and continue to market their antique prints at Scott's Antique Market. Lucky us, he will also have a booth at the Meiere House! Joe also produces high quality giclee prints as another aspect of his business. He can print HUGE prints on his 40" printer, so be sure you talk to him about any printing needs you might have!

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents

TWO WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE: an art show of large works by Katie Bacon and Maggie Mize.

Free and open to the public

This is the second in a series of quarterly art shows of large-scale works and it will open on Wednesday, May 4^th at 6 pm. The show is located at the Town 220 Gallery and Restaurant at 220 W. Washington St. in downtown Madison, GA. The show runs through July 2011.

Acclaimed Athens musician Mark Maxwell will perform from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the reception.

Wine and hors’ de oeuvres will be served at the reception and dinner reservations can be made by calling 706-752-1445.

About the artists:

KATIE BACON received her BFA with a focus in painting from the University of Georgia. “Capturing a visual experience in relation to the essence of a felling or a way of thinking is what I aim to achieve,” she says of her work. These abstract oil paintings are large and colorful and present the viewer with “a chance for an escape into an idealized dream.” In addition to showing her works, Ms. Bacon has taught at Bascom Visual Arts Center in Highlands, NC and plans to pursue her MFA in painting in the near future.

MAGGIE MIZE is a self-taught artist who works with acrylic on steel. “A sheet of steel yet untouched by the artist can be bright and captivating or dark and enchanting” and this variety of mood is evident in each unique work. “the paint must become an element of the steel, allowing the iridescent fascination, and the romantic fusion of both to be conceived as one.” Ms. Mize and her husband live in the Athens area in a space that is both home, welding shop and gallery. The world is her oyster and she has big plans for pearlescence on metal to really take her places.

The works are for sale and benefit the artists, MAG, and the restaurant. For more information call 706-752-0137.

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents
THE XLG SHOW @ TOWN 220

The Madison Artists Guild Presents a series of quarterly shows of large works in the Gallery at Town 220. These shows feature prominent artists from the region who were juried into the shows by Professor Emeritus from UGA, artist and Grammy Award winner, Art Rosenbaum.

The first show is entitled Large Format Wall Paintings and presents the works of painter, Richard Olsen. The invited Guest Artist, Rick Berman will show his works in clay and local author and business owner, Monica Culqui will read an original composition, Artists Passion; A Connective Tissue, which she wrote in response to Richard Olsen's work.

Opening Reception: February 3, 6 - 8 pm (Free and open to all)
Featuring the works of Richard Olsen and invited Guest Artist, Rick Berman, Clayworker

Jazz Music & Poetry: February 3, 9 pm
Music by Jazz Musician, Devereaux McClatchey of Atlanta.
Featuring a special reading of Artists Passion; A Connective Tissue by Monica Culqui.

Location: Town 220 Restaurant, 220 W. Washington St., Madison, GA, 30650

For more information please call 706-752-0137.

Art Talk: "Calculations: What Could be Painting?"

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The Madison Artists Guild Presents

Art Naturale - A Show at
the State Botanical Garden of GA, Athens:
January 9 Feb 27, 2011　

Opening Reception Sunday, Jan. 16, 2 - 4 pm, it is free and open to the public.

This Members Only show is the first show for the Guild to be held at the State Botanical Garden of GA in Athens. Works in a variety of media will be on display and for sale in the Visitors Center at the Gardens. Twenty-nine member artists will exhibit paintings, photographs, pottery, textiles, and jewelry. The opening reception is on Sunday, Jan. 16 from 2 - 4 pm, it is free and open to the public. Sales benefit the artists and the Garden, which is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens. For more information about the Guild visit www.madisonartistsguild.org, for info about the Garden visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/information.html.

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The Morgan County Young Artists Exhibit
December 26, 2010 January 6, 2011

For the first time, the Madison Artists Guild's Youth Curators Heidi Behrendsen and Brandon Luepkes will present a special Morgan County Young Artists Exhibit at the Guild Cottage at Town Park.

The call for entries and judging for acceptance into the show will be held on Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd from 3:30 -5:00 pm in the Art Room at Morgan County High School. All artists from high school freshmen to 26 yrs of age are eligible.   Artists may submit any number of pieces for consideration. Each piece selected to be in the show will be subject to a $20 hanging fee payable by the artist.

The show will open on Monday, December 27th. with an all day open house reception from 11:00 am till 4:30 pm. This show was conceived of and curated entirely by Heidi and Brandon in an effort to highlight the young artists in and around Madison. The Guild invited the two young artists to take over the Guild Cottage for this show. So the entire gallery will be given over to these aspiring talents for the Christmas holidays.

Dick Blick Art Supplies has provided gift certificates in varying amounts for the top three artists. Judges for these awards will be selected from the Board of the Madison Artists Guild. These judges are practicing, professional artists with many years of experience in the field and a desire to encourage upcoming artists to follow their dreams of making art either for a living or just for the joy of being creative.

For further information on this show please email Brandon Luepkes at brandonluepkes@gmail.com.

For information about the Madison Artists Guild email Karen Strelecki at kstrelecki@mac.com or visit www.madisonartistsguild.org.

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An exceptional oil painter of landscapes, still lives and the human figure, Gary's work will be featured in the last of 2010s Art Underground Series at the Shops at the Icehouse Underground, 271 W. Washington St. in Madison. The opening reception which, is free and open to the public, is on Saturday, Nov 13 from 6 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display through December 2010.

Gary is the consummate plein air painter. His works of seascapes, craggy cliffs, peaceful meadows, and beaches are so evocative, you can almost hear the surf and soaring birds. In addition to these paintings done in the field, Gary presents several masterful still lives in oils as well as charcoal drawings of the human figure. Gary has taught for over 20 years, most of which were as the Illustration department chair at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta. He is currently pursuing his masters degree and continues to teach at various schools in Atlanta, including at the Creative Circus.

THURSDAY FEB 3 OPENING RECEPTION AT TOWN 220
WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 30 Removal of first quarterly show

OCTOBER PHOTO SHOW - Sept. 30 Oct. 30 at STMA

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Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds
Mary Leslie Exhibit Opening March 4, 2010

ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION (free and open to the public)

Thursday, March 4, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm

Town 220 Restaurant

Artist: Mary Leslie

Show Title: Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds

Show Duration: March 4 - September 3

Special Menu prepared by Chef Francisco de la Torre for dinner reservations after the reception (call for info and to book a table)

Do NOT forget to put this one on your calendar for March 4 at 6 pm! The second in the Large Works series at Town 220 in Madison, Mary Leslie presents "Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds".

This show is Mary at her biggest and best! These larger than life size paintings focus on animals of the equine, canine and avian persuasion (yeah, she knows birds technically don't fit the quadruped description!) You know Mary as a guild member and a painter of extraordinary talent. This time she has said "Super-size Me" with these new works. Open the attachment to see an example!

Join us for the opening reception for this exceptional show at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 4. The restaurant is located at 220 W. Washington St., in Madison.

Chef Francisco de la Torre has prepared a special menu for those who would like to stay for dinner after the reception. For reservations and information about Town 220 call 706-752-1445.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these works goes to benefit two local animal rescue organizations and the Madison Artists Guild.


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	Home About Us News Workshops & Classes Activities & Events *Includes: CALENDAR Evening & Social Events Community Events GA in Bloom Call for Entries* Our Blog	Membership Members' Info & Works Exhibitions The Cottage Gallery MAGkids Links Corporate Contact Support Us	________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* OUTSIDE THE LINES: Joe Camoosa Presented at the Gallery at Town 220. Opening reception Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. ________________________________________ Abandoned Rural America The American Small Family Farm In Transition An exhibition by Peter Muzyka, Blake Smith, Don Jolley, and Chuck Dyer Milledgeville - March 25 - April 20, 2012 Why I Planned This Show Throughout my life I have marveled at the beauty of nature, been drawn to the time-worn lines of character in the faces and hands of older folks, was inspired by the mysteries in untamed woodlands and wetlands. When I was a kid growing up in the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania I would hike for hours in the woods to explore old trails where I would discover old rock structures thought to have been created by Native Americans for shelter. Old farmhouses are kind of like that to me. A wonder of people’s past lives, now devoid of human development, at the mercy of the elements and left to the wiles of nature’s transmutations. Some of the abandoned farm buildings were built so well that they would last for generations making one wonder why anyone would leave these houses empty and deserted. I can almost feel the spirits of the people who once settled in these rural buildings, visualize the children playing in the yards, husband chopping wood for the fire, wife preparing dinner for the family or working at the spinning wheel or sewing machine making clothes for them all. It occurs to me that the folks settling in these places had hopes and dreams for the future of their families and that they were possibly laying the foundation for future generations of their descendants to have an estate the family will always call their own and then have everything change direction forcing them to desert the homestead forever. My grandparents came to America from the Ukraine and Russia in the early part of the twentieth century and worked hard to establish such a foundation for the Muzyka family. Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way and each of their children went their own way abandoning the family homestead. This has always affected the way that I view the loss of family ties and the vacant, sad and lonely structures that represent broken dreams. It is often said that the eyes are a window onto the world. I see the windows of these abandoned homes as eyes that have seen the lives of vibrant people gone away leaving behind the spirit of their hopes and dreams. I‘ve invited 3 artist friends to participate in this opening exhibition. Possibly in the future, if this show is accepted and travels to other areas, I may be able to invite other artists to participate as well as add new works to the exhibition. This book and exhibit is dedicated to the memory of all the dreamers and planners whose prospects for the future were irrevocably changed leaving behind an ethereal visage of what once might have been. - Peter Muzyka ____________________________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* LIVING LARGE: Libby Bailey & Kristin Casaletto Presented at the Gallery at Town 220. Opening reception Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. ____________________________________________________ Jewelry Trunk Show at the Cottage Gallery Come on down to the Guild Cottage at Town Park on Saturday, November 12 from 10 am till 4:30 pm for our first-ever Jewelry Trunk Show! We'll be featuring the amazing jewelry by Rita Knight's Trinkets Jewelry Designs, Elizabeth Collins' Sparkle Plenty Art Jewelry, Ann-Marie Walsh's Fine Line Jewelry, and Peggy Martin's Moonvine Designs. There is something for everybody at a variety of price points. Start your holiday shopping with us and meet the jewelry artists in person to discuss custom designs for your sweeties or yourself! The Guild Cottage is at 248 W. Jefferson St., 706-342-5200. _____________________________________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: Works by Philip Morsberger & Anita Huffington Opening reception, Friday, September 9 from 7-9 p.m. *Steffen Thomas Museum of Art* 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA 30625 The Madison Artists Guild and partner Steffen Thomas Museum of Art are proud to bring two world-class artists to Morgan County. Selected works by Philip Morsberger and Anita Huffington will be on view in at STMA from Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, 2011. Entitled Eye of the Beholder, this exhibit showcases the talents of these two friends, one a painter and the other a sculptor. The opening reception for this show will be on September 9, at 7 pm; it is free and open to the public. The show’s co-curators, Liselott Johnsson and Karen Strelecki of the Madison Artists Guild, have chosen works that exemplify the depth of talent of both artists. Morsberger was the Morris Eminent Scholar Emeritus in Art at Augusta State University and paints daily in his studio in Augusta. He travels frequently to Oxford University in England where, from 1971 to 1984, he was the Ruskin Master of Drawing. Major collections on both sides of the Atlantic, including the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, boast exuberantly colorful Morsberger paintings. Huffington’s figural sculptures in stone, wood, bronze and mixed media can be found in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, to name a few. She and her late husband moved from New York in 1977 to a log cabin in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas where she found a visceral connection to nature, which is exuded by her work. She draws inspiration from her life in the woods and her mythical sculptures convey this oneness with nature. The Madison Artists Guild would like to thank the following in-kind sponsors for making this show possible: Eenoco Japanese Steak and Sushi, Olde South Wine and Spirits, Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts, Godfrey’s Feed & Seed, Madison Oaks Inn and Rutledge Frame Shop. You may download the "Mighty Morsberger Speaks" Word document from Philip Morsberger here. Our Partner: Our in-kind Sponsors: ____________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* THE XLG SHOW @ TOWN 220 The Madison Artists Guild Presents a series of quarterly shows of large works in the Gallery at Town 220. Next up is a selection of Gary Hudson's work from the 1970's. Opening reception will be held at Town 220 Restaurant & Gallery on August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Mark Maxwell. Town 220 is located at 220 West Washington St. in Madison. The Show runs through October 30th. Gary Hudson began studying art in 1945 at the age of nine and solidified his desire to be a painter upon seeing his first Jackson Pollock as a young adult living in New York City. By that time, Hudson was confined to a wheelchair, the result of a peacetime accident while enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following his desire to learn and paint, Hudson crisscrossed the country and the Atlantic Ocean, living at various times in New York City, California, and Europe. In order to teach at the collegiate level, Hudson entered the School of Art and Architecture at Yale University and earned a B.F.A. and M.F.A from Yale in 1966. The first major breakthrough for Hudson came in 1969 when his acrylic Red Rim was selected for the biennial show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. From there, his paintings began to be appreciated through a series of one man and group shows at museums including the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art; Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C.; Indianapolis Museum; “Out of Sight” Museum of Fine Art, San Diego, California; and the Cleveland Museum, Cleveland, OH. Currently, his works are held in the collections of the Whitney Museum; San Diego Museum of Fine Arts; Republic Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa; Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, S.C.; Worcester Museum, Worcester, MA; and numerous private collections around the United States. _________________________________________ June 2011 First Friday Art Opening Joe Coggins' art at The Meiere House Antiques Don't miss the First Friday Art Opening of Joe Coggins' work at The Meiere House Antiques located at 270 S. Main St. in Madison on Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm. The Meiere House phone number is 706-752-0009. There will be a party on the porch with libations and munchies and you'll get to meet this energetic new Guildie and see his tranquil depictions of nature. We'll also be voting on the Board's nomination of additional board members so be sure and attend! Bring an appetizer and a friend! Joe, a native Georgia boy who was born and raised in College Park has had a live steeped in all aspects of the business of art. From the wholesale end of things to framing and now print makinig, Joe has not only painted and taught art for 20 yrs , but he's successfully marketed it too. For many years he owned a high end store which sold originals and antique prints and in Florida he and wife Willene owned a boutique which dealt in home accessories, custom framing, original art and antique prints. Heck, Joe even made a mean silk flower arrangement and sold many of them for several hundred dollars each. He's just got that artistic touch! As an artist, Joe studied under Roman and Constantin Chatov and Ouida Cannady where he perfected his technique. During the 12 years he spent in Florida he really hit his painting hot and heavy and never stopped. He now enjoys life on a Morgan County horse farm owned by his daughter and he and his sweet wife Willene spend lots of time with grand kids and continue to market their antique prints at Scott's Antique Market. Lucky us, he will also have a booth at the Meiere House! Joe also produces high quality giclee prints as another aspect of his business. He can print HUGE prints on his 40" printer, so be sure you talk to him about any printing needs you might have! _________________________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* TWO WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE: an art show of large works by Katie Bacon and Maggie Mize. Free and open to the public This is the second in a series of quarterly art shows of large-scale works and it will open on Wednesday, May 4^th at 6 pm. The show is located at the Town 220 Gallery and Restaurant at 220 W. Washington St. in downtown Madison, GA. The show runs through July 2011. Acclaimed Athens musician Mark Maxwell will perform from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the reception. Wine and hors’ de oeuvres will be served at the reception and dinner reservations can be made by calling 706-752-1445. *About the artists:* KATIE BACON received her BFA with a focus in painting from the University of Georgia. “Capturing a visual experience in relation to the essence of a felling or a way of thinking is what I aim to achieve,” she says of her work. These abstract oil paintings are large and colorful and present the viewer with “a chance for an escape into an idealized dream.” In addition to showing her works, Ms. Bacon has taught at Bascom Visual Arts Center in Highlands, NC and plans to pursue her MFA in painting in the near future. MAGGIE MIZE is a self-taught artist who works with acrylic on steel. “A sheet of steel yet untouched by the artist can be bright and captivating or dark and enchanting” and this variety of mood is evident in each unique work. “the paint must become an element of the steel, allowing the iridescent fascination, and the romantic fusion of both to be conceived as one.” Ms. Mize and her husband live in the Athens area in a space that is both home, welding shop and gallery. The world is her oyster and she has big plans for pearlescence on metal to really take her places. The works are for sale and benefit the artists, MAG, and the restaurant. For more information call 706-752-0137. ___________________________________ *The Madison Artists Guild Presents* THE XLG SHOW @ TOWN 220 The Madison Artists Guild Presents a series of quarterly shows of large works in the Gallery at Town 220. These shows feature prominent artists from the region who were juried into the shows by Professor Emeritus from UGA, artist and Grammy Award winner, Art Rosenbaum. The first show is entitled Large Format Wall Paintings and presents the works of painter, Richard Olsen. The invited Guest Artist, Rick Berman will show his works in clay and local author and business owner, Monica Culqui will read an original composition, Artists Passion; A Connective Tissue, which she wrote in response to Richard Olsen's work. *Opening Reception: February 3, 6 - 8 pm (Free and open to all) Featuring the works of Richard Olsen and invited Guest Artist, Rick Berman, Clayworker Jazz Music & Poetry: February 3, 9 pm Music by Jazz Musician, Devereaux McClatchey of Atlanta. Featuring a special reading of Artists Passion; A Connective Tissue by Monica Culqui. Location: Town 220 Restaurant, 220 W. Washington St., Madison, GA, 30650 For more information please call 706-752-0137. Art Talk: "Calculations: What Could be Painting?" ________________________ The Madison Artists Guild Presents* Art Naturale - A Show at the State Botanical Garden of GA, Athens: January 9 Feb 27, 2011　 Opening Reception Sunday, Jan. 16, 2 - 4 pm, it is free and open to the public. This Members Only show is the first show for the Guild to be held at the State Botanical Garden of GA in Athens. Works in a variety of media will be on display and for sale in the Visitors Center at the Gardens. Twenty-nine member artists will exhibit paintings, photographs, pottery, textiles, and jewelry. The opening reception is on Sunday, Jan. 16 from 2 - 4 pm, it is free and open to the public. Sales benefit the artists and the Garden, which is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens. For more information about the Guild visit www.madisonartistsguild.org, for info about the Garden visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/information.html. ________________________ The Morgan County Young Artists Exhibit December 26, 2010 January 6, 2011 For the first time, the Madison Artists Guild's Youth Curators Heidi Behrendsen and Brandon Luepkes will present a special Morgan County Young Artists Exhibit at the Guild Cottage at Town Park. The call for entries and judging for acceptance into the show will be held on Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd from 3:30 -5:00 pm in the Art Room at Morgan County High School. All artists from high school freshmen to 26 yrs of age are eligible. Artists may submit any number of pieces for consideration. Each piece selected to be in the show will be subject to a $20 hanging fee payable by the artist. The show will open on Monday, December 27th. with an all day open house reception from 11:00 am till 4:30 pm. This show was conceived of and curated entirely by Heidi and Brandon in an effort to highlight the young artists in and around Madison. The Guild invited the two young artists to take over the Guild Cottage for this show. So the entire gallery will be given over to these aspiring talents for the Christmas holidays. Dick Blick Art Supplies has provided gift certificates in varying amounts for the top three artists. Judges for these awards will be selected from the Board of the Madison Artists Guild. These judges are practicing, professional artists with many years of experience in the field and a desire to encourage upcoming artists to follow their dreams of making art either for a living or just for the joy of being creative. For further information on this show please email Brandon Luepkes at brandonluepkes@gmail.com. For information about the Madison Artists Guild email Karen Strelecki at kstrelecki@mac.com or visit www.madisonartistsguild.org. __________________________________ Gary Weiss: A Collection.　 An exceptional oil painter of landscapes, still lives and the human figure, Gary's work will be featured in the last of 2010s Art Underground Series at the Shops at the Icehouse Underground, 271 W. Washington St. in Madison. The opening reception which, is free and open to the public, is on Saturday, Nov 13 from 6 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display through December 2010. Gary is the consummate plein air painter. His works of seascapes, craggy cliffs, peaceful meadows, and beaches are so evocative, you can almost hear the surf and soaring birds. In addition to these paintings done in the field, Gary presents several masterful still lives in oils as well as charcoal drawings of the human figure. Gary has taught for over 20 years, most of which were as the Illustration department chair at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta. He is currently pursuing his masters degree and continues to teach at various schools in Atlanta, including at the Creative Circus. ____________________________ XLG show AT TOWN 220 Opening February 3, 2011 From Aislin's Bouquet from the Garden of the Fall show at Town 220. From Aislin's Bouquet from the Garden of the Fall show at Town 220. THURSDAY FEB 3 OPENING RECEPTION AT TOWN 220 WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 30 Removal of first quarterly show Link to entry form is below. From Aislin's Bouquet from the Garden of the Fall show at Town 220. ______________________________________ OCTOBER PHOTO SHOW - Sept. 30 Oct. 30 at STMA ______________________________________ Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds Mary Leslie Exhibit Opening March 4, 2010 ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION (free and open to the public) Thursday, March 4, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm Town 220 Restaurant Artist: Mary Leslie Show Title: Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds Show Duration: March 4 - September 3 Special Menu prepared by Chef Francisco de la Torre for dinner reservations after the reception (call for info and to book a table) Do NOT forget to put this one on your calendar for March 4 at 6 pm! The second in the Large Works series at Town 220 in Madison, Mary Leslie presents "Artist at Large - A Celebration of Quadrupeds". This show is Mary at her biggest and best! These larger than life size paintings focus on animals of the equine, canine and avian persuasion (yeah, she knows birds technically don't fit the quadruped description!) You know Mary as a guild member and a painter of extraordinary talent. This time she has said "Super-size Me" with these new works. Open the attachment to see an example! Join us for the opening reception for this exceptional show at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 4. The restaurant is located at 220 W. Washington St., in Madison. Chef Francisco de la Torre has prepared a special menu for those who would like to stay for dinner after the reception. For reservations and information about Town 220 call 706-752-1445. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these works goes to benefit two local animal rescue organizations and the Madison Artists Guild. Country Studio Cosmopolitan Talent MAG Members Tour Chatov Studio - Nov 22, 2009 Country Studio, Cosmopolitan Talent Picture it, ten quiet acres of rolling fields and dense southern woodland, viewed at the golden hour just before sunset. The perfect setting for any creative activity, including the studied pursuit of painting the human form. This, renowned artist, Marc Chatov can do practically with his eyes closed! A group of 20 members of the Madison Artists Guild and friends were cordially welcomed into Gaye and Marc Chatov’s extraordinary home and studio to learn not only about Marc’s work but also about the work of his father, Roman Chatov and his uncle Constantin Chatov. The group of artists and art lovers were treated to a top-to-bottom tour of their farm style home with its open floor plan and soaring ceilings, the ideal backdrop, with its perfect light streaming in, to display the works of a world class trio of artists. Personal stories about growing up in this passionately artistic Russian family made the tour even more interesting and engaging. A short walk from the main house, the studio is simultaneously cozy and spacious. Dozens of paintings hang on and lean against the walls, works in progress perch on easels and intriguing still lifes of curious collections sit atop chests and tables, waiting to become the subjects of future works of art. Marc explained the meaning behind some of the pieces and invited guests to wander around the workspace and ask questions. There was plenty to see, including a pair of large-scale figure drawings in charcoal and conte crayon, a portrait commission in progress, an expansive oil painting of whistling angels, one of the artist’s favorite personal pieces. Though the time spent in this pleasant atmosphere was short, the visitors felt the genuine warmth and hospitality of the Chatov’s. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, their family and a variety of animal friends, goats, dogs and cats included, Marc and Gaye have created an idyllic homestead and creative retreat. It’s hard to imagine ever wanting to leave that setting. But in addition to painting a vast body of work, Marc also teaches a sold out weekly figure study class in Atlanta and very popular and well-attended workshops around the country. The Guild and Marc’s wife Gaye (he dubbed her his “left brain”), who keeps Marc on schedule with all his commitments, discussed the possibility of a workshop in Madison in 2010. We will keep the art community up to date on this extraordinary opportunity! For more information on the Madison Artists Guild and future studio field trips, please call Karen Strelecki at 706-752-0137. A Mad Art Road Trip Madison/Morgan County Studio Ramble - Oct 17-18, 2009 Madison Artists Guild members will open their studios for this two day tour as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography. It's not just photographers though! There will be potters, painters, sculptors, wood turners, fabric artists and much more. The tour kicks off with an artist lecture at one of the Studio locations, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art on October 17 at 9:00 am. Coffee And Creative Conversation is a presentation by photographers Dorothy O'Connor, Louis Cahill, and Anderson Scott on their creative motivation, inspiration and process. There will be morning muchies, coffee and conversation back and forth along with a digital presentation of their work. They will also have some of their work on display at the museum along with MAG photographers. The discussion begins at 9:00 am and goes till noon. for more information call Karen Strelecki at 706-752-0137. The Business of Selling Your Art Lee Nelson presents ARTbiz - Sept 12, 2009 Lee Nelson, marketing guru, will present his one day workshop, ARTbiz at the Guild Cottage at Town Park, 248 West Jefferson St., Madison. The cost is $69 per guild member. Seating is limited. Call soon to reserve your seat! Parade of Pooches in the Park Dress your four footed friends up and join us at Town Park! - Aug 22, 2009 Come to Town Park in Madison for the first EVER Parade of Pooches in the Park! Register your favorite canine to participate. The cost is $5 per dog and proceeds go to Companion Animal Rescue, Inc. There will be ribbons galore and a grand prize sponsored by Main Street Veterinary Hospital. Free water donated by Barkin' Dogs Shoes, Free samples from Town 220 Restaurant in the Guild booth. A dog art show is at the Shops at the Ichouse Underground where they will be giving away free home made doggie treats. A kids Doggie Doodles art show will be on view at the Guild Cottage Gallery at the Park. Check in for the parade is at 6:00 pm, the parade starts at 7:00. For more information call Karen Strelecki at 706-752-0137. Dog Days of Summer Doggie Doodles Children's and MAG members Show - Aug 22, 2009 Join us at the Guild Cottage at 248 West Jefferson St. for this "all dogs, all the time" art show! Children from Morgan County have created some charming "doggie doodles" and they'll be competing for prizes from Dog Ear Books. The exhibit will be on view from August 22 through August 29. An awards ceremony will take place at 4:00 on August 22 at the cottage. The adult portion of the show can be seen at The Shops at the Icehouse Underground. MAG members are invited to hang up to 3 pieces of dog art for this show. This Dog Days of Summer Doggie Doodles is part of a larger event, the Parade of Pooches in the Park. Liselott Johnsson "SOL" Exhibit A Show with a Sunny Disposition - Aug 7, 2009 Guild member, Liselott Johnsson will open a new exhibit at Town 220 Restaurant, in Madison on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Join Liselott and the Guild as we present this abstract art exhibit with a Sunny disposition. Based on the Norse mythological sun goddess, Sol, who travels across the sky in her golden chariot pulled by her horses Arvak and Alsvid, all paintings in the installation are inspired by the 13th century poems from Norse literature. The public is welcome to attend this unique event to experience visual and culinary art inspired by the sun. Along with Liselott's vibrant abstract paintings visitors can enjoy a special culinary dinner menu inspired by the diverse and intense flavors of the Mediterranean. The art exhibit opening reception will take place from 6 PM till 8 PM with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner reservations for the evening are recommended. The exhibit and reception are coordinated by the Madison Artists Guild, Town 220 Restaurant, and the artist. Part of art sales proceeds will benefit the Madison Artists Guild. For dinner reservations and information contact Town 220 Restaurant at 706-752-1445.	This page will be devoted to past, present and future exhibitions by the Guild. _________________ We have an ongoing exhibition at the Cottage Gallery Wednesdays through Sundays by various artists. Cottage Gallery at Town Park 248 West Jefferson St. Madison, GA 30650 Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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The Madison Artists Guild Cottage Gallery at Town Park, 248 West Jefferson St., Madison, GA 30650 Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - 706-342-5200