Staunton Augusta Art Center: Exhibit news
If you want to see some excellent, sophisticated art, don’t miss the current exhibit at the Staunton Augusta Art Center, which ends this Sunday, Feb. 19, 1-4 p.m.
We have been very proud to host this exhibit, Divergent Visions: The Graduate Art Faculty of James Madison University, which includes drawings, paintings, photographs, and some very interesting installations by especially well-trained, talented artists who also teach in higher education. Continue reading “Staunton Augusta Art Center: Exhibit news” »
March art classes open at Staunton Augusta Art Center
Staunton Augusta Art Center and Mary Baldwin College art students present Saturdays-in-March art classes for ages 6-10, 10:30-Noon in the R. R. Smith Center, 20 S. New Street.
Pre-registration required at least one week in advance of each class by calling the Art Center, 885-2028. Register now for one class or all four! Fee includes all materials: $15 non-members/$13 members. Continue reading “March art classes open at Staunton Augusta Art Center” »
Staunton Augusta Art Center issues a call for entries
The Staunton Augusta Art Center invites artists working in all mediums, including fine crafts, to submit application for major gallery exhibitions to be scheduled in the Staunton Augusta Art Center galleries in 2013-2015.
Applications may be made by individuals for solo exhibitions or by curators or groups for group shows. To apply, please submit a resume and general artist’s statement for each participating artist and images (digital images are preferred, labeled slides and photographs will be accepted) of at least eight different pieces of representative work created by each artist. Continue reading “Staunton Augusta Art Center issues a call for entries” »
Art Center announces exhibition, winter classes
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the first 2012 gallery exhibition and winter classes.
The exhibit Divergent Visions: Works by the Graduate Art Faculty of James Madison University will open in the Staunton Augusta Art Center galleries with a reception Friday, Jan. 13, 5-7 p,m. The general public is cordially invited to attend.
The exhibition will remain on display through Feb. 19. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome to visit the gallery and there is no admission fee.
The 10 participating faculty members are Sukjin Choi, Corinne Diop, Gary Freeburg, Rebecca Silberman, Greg Stewart, Ken Szmagaj, Allyson Mellberg Taylor, Lisa Tubach, Cole Welter, and Susan Zurbrigg. Continue reading “Art Center announces exhibition, winter classes” »
Art for Gifts offers last-minute options
Art for Gifts at the Staunton Augusta Art Center is open Christmas Eve 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for your last-minute shopping if you want something truly unique for that special someone.
The Art Center will be closed Christmas Day and will re-open the day after through Dec. 31. During that last week (Dec. 26-31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday) of Art for Gifts, the Center is extending a 10 percent discount to everyone(members and non-members).
Art for Gifts opens Friday
The Staunton Augusta Art Center tips off its annual Art for Gifts exhibition and sale with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 18, from 5-8 p.m.
Art for Gifts features affordable, unique gifts of art and fine craft by more than 70 Virginia artists, many participating for the first time.
The exhibition and sale runs from Nov. 18-Dec. 31 and is open seven days a week with extended hours – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.)
The Staunton Augusta Art Center is located at 20 S. New St. in the Smith Center building across from the Visitor Center and parking garage in historic Downtown Staunton.
No admission charge. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases.
For more information, visit www.saartcenter.org or call 540.885.2028.
Register for fall classes at SAAC
Register now for art classes by calling the Staunton Augusta Art Center at 540.885.2028
Classes will be held in the Smith Center at 20 S. New Street, Staunton.
Teachers provide gentle, individualized guidance.
Improving Skills and Techniques in Watercolor
For adults with some experience in water media
Peg Sheridan, teacher
Learn to create more powerful watercolors with glowing washes, larger designs and more effective brushstrokes
Six Wednesday mornings, September 28-November 2, 10am-Noon
$160/$144 for members
Materials list will be provided
Drawing Can Be Fun
For adults and high school students new to drawing or wanting a refresher course
Maribeth Nolde, teacher
Learn to draw basic shapes and forms found in all objects, learn basic shading and shadow techniques, and create a beautiful still life.
Six Tuesday evenings, October 4-November 8, 7-9pm
$160/$144 for members
Bring drawing pad, graphite pencils and eraser
Opening for new Staunton Augusta Art Center exhibit
Staunton Augusta Art Center presents Fanning Out, sculptural and functional ceramics by Nancy Ross.
The exhibit will run Aug. 5-Sept. 25 at the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., across from the Visitor Center and parking garage in historic Downtown Staunton.
The opening reception is Friday, Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Free and open to the public. For more information, call 540-885-2028 or visit www.saartcenter.org.
Art Center announces Summer Studio
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the final week of Summer Studio, August 1-5, 2011, 10am-Noon in the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art. Pre-registration is required. The title theme for the August classes is Make Green Your Favorite Color. Students will be creating yard, garden and other art from recycled materials.
Art graduate and Montessori teacher Sarah Beth Latane will be teaching the Bumble Bees class to 4-5 year olds. These youngsters will be buzzing around the studio, planting herbs in pots they have fashioned and creating companion rock pets and earth inspired décor.
The Garden Buddies class for 6-8 year olds will be led by Erika Mikhailova, a mom herself and a recent graduate from Mary Baldwin College’s adult degree program where she majored in art history and studio art and minored in education. Her “buddies” will be creating their own artistic mini-gardens complete with compost, planting pots, watering can, and wind chimes.
Ada Sue Myers, a multi-award winning MBC graduate and former Staunton Augusta Art Center intern, will lead the class Make Them Green With Envy for 9-12 year olds who will re-design common items with surprising, inventive results. Blue jeans become paper, plastic bags become woven rugs, and the environment stays clean.
The teachers are knowledgeable, experienced, energetic, and creative. The students develop art skills, learn art theory, and preserve precious resources and have fun in the process.
Parents may register by calling the Art Center at 885-2028. Classes are $85/week for non-members and $75/week for members; all supplies are provided.
…Ism Explosion at Staunton Augusta Art Center
The Staunton Augusta Art Center is now taking registrations for an …Ism Explosion July 11-15 (10am-noon).
Ada Sue Myers, the multiple-award-winning recent graduate from MBC’s art department, will be teaching Expressionism to 4- to 5-year-olds. They will definitely need smocks – which we provide – because these youngsters will learn Jackson Pollack-inspired painting techniques. Look out!
The Impressionism class for 6- to 8-year-olds will be taught by Beth Lint, who teaches art for Waynesboro Public Schools. She has been a favorite teacher at Summer Studio in the past and we’re happy to welcome her back, now that she has adjusted to young motherhood. What a nice coincidence that Beth’s favorite artist is Monet!
Veteran art teacher Maribeth Nolde will be leading the older campers (9- to 12-year-olds) in their exploration of Surrealism. Would you like an artistic interpretation of your dreams?
The teachers are knowledgeable, experienced, energetic, and creative. The students develop art skills in an art history/art theory context and have a blast in the process.
Register today by calling the Art Center at 540.885.2028. Classes are $85/week for non-members and $75/week for members and pre-registration is required.
Ticket deadline for Art Center Gala approaching
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces its Golden Gala and biennial art auction set for May 21, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets are available to the general public for the dinner, auction and program which will celebrate the Staunton Augusta Art Center’s 50th year of operation.
The price of admission is $75 and reservations are required by calling the Staunton Augusta Art Center at 540-885-2028 no later than Monday, May 16. All proceeds will support the Staunton Augusta Art Center’s activities and programs.
The auction phase of the evening is a biennial event which serves as an important fundraiser for the non-profit organization whose mission is to make the enjoyment and creation of visual art available to everyone and to support artists by providing them venues to teach and to exhibit and sell their work.
The Staunton Augusta Art Center has a long history of hosting gallery exhibitions to the public at no charge, orchestrating the annual Art in the Park (also at no admission charge), offering a unique holiday shopping opportunity through Art for Gifts every November and December, teaching a variety of art classes to adults and to children including the annual Summer Studio, and advocating for arts and tourism.
Sen. Mark Warner is serving as honorary co-chair of the Golden Gala and Sen. Emmett Hanger will be in attendance to present a very special Joint Resolution by the General Assembly in commemoration of the Art Center’s 50th year and service to the community. A long tradition of the Staunton Augusta Art Center, the biennial silent and live auctions showcase excellence in the visual arts, culinary arts, literary arts, home décor, jewelry, and entertainment.
Be a part of Art in the Park
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces that it is now receiving applications from artists of fine art and fine craft interested in participating in the 45th annual Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill, a two-day festival of quality fine art and fine craft every Memorial Day weekend and scheduled for May 29 and 30, 2011.
The site of the art festival, Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, Virginia, is an exceptionally beautiful municipal park which provides a tree-lined, intimate setting for artists and artisans as well as area residents and tourists. Visitors linger as they admire the artwork, chat with the artists, listen to live music coming from the bandstand every hour, and enjoy food provided by a variety of vendors. Young aspiring artists participate in a children’s art activity area.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Art in the Park and the 50th anniversary of its producer, the Staunton Augusta Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. Due to limited space and wide interest, all work is freshly juried into the show each year. Applications are available at www.saartcenter.org or at the Staunton Augusta Art Center headquarters at 20 S. New St., Staunton (telephone: 540.885.2028).
The jury fee is $15. Booth fees for accepted artists and artisans are $100 ($90 for Staunton Augusta Art Center members) for the entire weekend. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2011.
