Monday, April 28, 2008

Summer Classes at Sycamore Gallery

Join all the young artists at 120 Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios for Summer Art Camp 2008. Every week we work with clay,paint,collage, sculpture,books and more! We read,sing,climb the magnolia trees, dance,and learn the history about the artists in fun and imaginative ways. Each week has a rheme relating to an artist or country as we relate it to our own llives. Ms. Sylvia is the owner/director of the gallery and has been teaching children and adults for 30 years. A 5 day class is $125- from 9-noon and a 3 day class is $95-. Extended day is offered from 12-1pm daily and is 15-/extra/daywhich includes pizza from Fellini's. Call 404 377 7747 or email: sycsyl@yahoo.com to register.


week I: May 27-29 Jack the dripper/Abstract Expressionism/Jackson Pollack
week 2:June 2-6 Grimm's Fairy Tale Illustration
week3:June 9-13 Go Gauguin & Cezanne/Islands & Fruit
week 3June 16-20 :Picasso & Matisse/Paris Tea Party Hats
week 4:June 23-27 Paper Dolls & Marisol/Gallery Show!
week 5:July 1July 3:Finster's Folk & Flag Art
week 6: July 7-11:Mexican Murals of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
week 7:July 14-18 Georgia O'Keefe and the Desert Rose
week 8: July 21-25 Michelangelo's Grocery List
week 9:July 28-August 1Architecture And ARTchitecture
week 10: August 4-8 Surrealism & A Midsummernight's Fairy Dream
week a:Aug 12-14 The Tropical Rainforest Butterflies & Trees
week b:Romare Bearden Paints to Jazz!
week c:Eric Carle Collage

Thursday, April 24, 2008

You're Invited

to the Decatur Arts Festival Poster Unveiling

Thurdsay, May 1 from 5-7pm at the Old Courthouse on the Square
The Decatur Arts Alliance invites you to kick off the 20th Annual Decatur Arts Festival at the Decatur Arts Festival Poster Unveiling.
Be among the first to see the 2008 Decatur Arts Festival poster, featuring a painting by Decatur artist Corey Barksdale. Meet the artist and take home a signed copy of the festival poster. Enjoy complimentary wine and food, and show your support for the arts by joining the Decatur Arts Alliance.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Junor Gallery is proud to present

April 17-May 22
Please join us on Thursday, April 17th from 6-9 p.m. for the Meet the Artist reception.
International master sculptor Basil Watson's primary inspiration is the human figure. He works extensively with live models exploring various themes, media and techniques. His work ranges in size from small intimate studies to larger than life outdoor sculptures. This exhibition is a sampling of the full range of this master's expertise.

Monday, April 07, 2008

Vinson Gallery

Works on Paper
April 4- May 18


Junor Gallery

Interpretations of 9 Female Artists will be on view through Thursday, April 10th at Junor Gallery*.

*Located on the Old Courthouse Square between Church St. and Clairemont Ave. in downtown Decatur.

114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404.377.2255

Gallery Hours
Sun. 12-5, Tues. 11-6, Wed. 11-6, Thur. 11-7, Fri. 11-6

www.junorgallery.com

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Public Art Bicycle Safari - April 6

The Seen Gallery will open at 9 AM on Sunday, April 6, and serve as the rendezvous point for a Public Art Bike Ride. The ride starts at 10 AM.

Join other bicycle riders as they explore the oldest sections of Atlanta and discover wall murals, sculpture and art parks. The course is 22 miles and slow-paced. The Bike Ride will start and finish at The Seen Gallery, and you are invited to a special viewing of the Seen Gallery with complimentary coffee and light refreshments served before the ride. There are moderate hills and lots of stops to view the public art. Bring your camera and submit your best photo for publication.

The neighborhoods are: Oakhurst, Kirkwood, Lake Claire, Reynoldstown, Cabbagetown, Inman Park, Little 5 Points, Sweet Auburn, Downtown, Midtown, Piedmont Park, Freedom Parkway, and Candler Park.

The course is never far from a Marta Station. Lunch will be in Oakhurst after the ride. No ride if raining or below 40 degrees. The ride is posted on the Southern Bicycle League website (www.bikesbl.org ). We encourage you to go to the website and peruse this and other activities sponsored by this organization!! For more information call Tom Morris at 404-289-3780 For more information, email Tom Morris, or call 404-289-3780.