Kim Barrick - Still Life in Oils Workshop - October 2010

ONLY A COUPLE OF SPOTS LEFT!!!

Kim Barrick and I finalized her October workshop we had to reschedule from May.  It is Thursday through Saturday, Oct 7-9. Class will be from 9-4 (1 hour break for lunch) each day. We are holding a get-to-know-you social Thursday from 4-6 with wine and cheese for Kim and class participants.

This workshop is focused on still life in oils. If you've seen Kim's work, you know it is wonderful! Best of all she gives a lot of technical information.  I've heard all great reviews on her teaching style too! She will do a short demo at least 2 days, critique on Satuday after lunch. Cost is $350.

(I'll be taking the class too...we'll learn a ton and have a blast!)  This class is limited to 8 participants so call me to sign up 423.648.0533! 

Class supply list can be found at
http://www.kimbarrickstudio.com/resources/musings.php?refID=24
Also, we have enough easels and tables for everyone at the gallery.

Introducing Melissa Payne Baker for the Gallery Hop!

We're so excited to introduce Atlanta artist Melissa Payne Baker to Chattanooga.  Melissa brought new paintings yesterday for the annual New Works show that we open on Gallery Hop day! The pictures don't do them justice!  They are beautiful and have wonderful texture too.  Stop by the gallery if you have a chance for a sneak peak.  Of course, there are paintings propped everywhere as we are recieving work daily for the Hop!

Getting Ready for AVA's Annual Gallery Hop!

Busy, busy here!  Mom and I have been meeting artists almost everyday getting the artwork gathered for the gallery hop. (Dont forget....Sept 11 from 2 - 9!)  This morning we're heading over to Erin Chapin's studio to check out her new work.  She's been incredibly popular for us this summer!  I'm looking forward to seeing what she has ready for the fall.  I'll post some new images here and on facebook. 

We've already received work from Susan Doubleday, Toby Penney, Georgia Nagle and Jo Ann Bracey.  Georgia and Jo Ann are both showing some work with a new twist.  Susan brought new pastels and collage (check out "Looking for Dinner" above - I love it!!!)  I'm looking forward to getting the reaction from all the new work!

Our artist Millie Gosch makes Southern Living!

Congratulations to our fabulous plein air artist, Millie Gosch, for making the August edition of Southern Living!!  Check out pages 40 and 43 in the magazine or go to the link:

http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/idea-houses/southern-living-senoia-georgia-idea-house-00417000068109/page7.html

We've loved Millie's work for years now and are delighted she's being discovered by an even broader audience!  New work from Millie is due in the gallery in the next couple of weeks...just in time for the gallery hop!  Stop in for a first peak!

Lisa Staggs & Erin Chapin in the Chattanooga Times Free Press

I hope everyone saw the Arts section in Sunday's Chattanooga Times Free Press!  Great article by Ann Nichols on the summer show.  We got Erin's paintings last week and Lisa brought hers yesterday.  I can't wait to get them hung.  Erin brought several new pieces from her bird series.  She'll be bringing in new pieces from her koi series in the next couple of weeks.  I'm looking forward to seeing these!  Lisa brought new pieces painted in Sequatichie Valley.  Her paintings are lovely and I love the frame selection.  Stop by and take a peak!

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jun/06/0606-hanover/?entertainmentlifeentertainment

Another note....The funny thing about the presentation in the paper is that Lisa's piece is a 5x7 and Erin's is a 24x36....

American Style magazine ranks Chattanooga in top 5 Art Cities!

Chattanooga is #4 on the list of top 25 mid-size cities for art in American Style magazine!  We've come a loooong way!  Check out the link to see our blurb and the other cities that made it....American Style magazine.

Just the other day, I was talking to another gallery owner on the NorthShore.  With us, Plum Nelly, My Color Image Gallery, Winder Binder Folk Art Gallery, In-Town Gallery, Bill Shores Gallery, AVA, Allied Arts, and Smart Furniture (they feature local artists in addition to their way cool furniture) we have a Northshore Art District.  Way cool!

New works by Ed and Kate Coleman on the way!

We have new clay works coming from Ed and Kate.  Bud vases, clique tiles, mugs, clocks and more are on the way.  We'll have them out early next week!