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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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.
