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Upcoming Events
AUGUST
Starry Night Studio
subject: Sunrise...sunset
Tuesday, August 2, 7-9 p.m.
Exhibiting Artists' Reception: Jack
Cochran & Bernice Wood
Thursday, August 11, 6-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Starry Night Studio
subject: Fanciful Fleur de Lis
Tuesday, August 16, 7-9 p.m.
Lunch with the Arts featuring landscape designer Jon Carloftis
Made possible in part by our sponsors:
McAfee Mowing & Landscape, Inc. and Danville Landscape Design
Wednesday, August 17, Noon-1 p.m.
Special event!
Admission: $20-with catered lunch, $15 without
DANTASTIC Race! Sponsored by Kentucky National Guard
Join in our version of TV's popular show The Amazing Race!
Travel around Danville/Boyle County in your car with your team,
deciphering clues and completing challenges along the way to
potentially winning the $500 prize!
Saturday, August 20, 3 p.m.
Registration deadline: August 13.
Call to Artists: Horizon Contemporary Landscape Juried Exhibit entry deadline-August 31.
Click here to download the full prospectus and upload entries.
SEPTEMBER
Starry Night Studio
subject: Nightfall in September
Tuesday, September 6, 7-9 p.m.
Exhibiting Artists' Reception: Alison Craig & Monica Pipia
Thursday, September 8, 6-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Constitution Square Arts Fest
Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11
Constitution Square State Park
Starry Night Studio
subject: The Scream!
Tuesday, September 20, 7-9 p.m.
Lunch with the Arts
featured artist: Dick Domek- "Elite Syncopations and Fascinating Rhythms: The Story of American Ragtime"
Wednesday, September 21, Noon-1 p.m.
This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Host your own event at the Arts Center!
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READY OR NOT, IT'S HERE!
DANTASTIC RACE! Sponsored by Kentucky National Guard
Saturday, August 20, Check-in: 3 p.m. Race begins at 4 p.m.
Yes, it's back! Get ready for the 3rd annual Dantastic Race!
What's new in this year's race? How will we top last year's race?
Just wait and see, but here's a sneak peak!
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Get your team of 4 together today for this all-out adventure with a $500 winning prize on the line! Complete this year's BYPASS Challenge before the day of the race and receive your team ticket to bypass any challenge you choose!
Click here to register your team and view the complete details.Registration deadline: August 13.
Danville businesses: DANTASTIC Race is a great way to publicize your business freely! Encourage your employees to get a team of 4 together and create matching team outfits that publicize your business! The DANTASTIC Race is also a wonderful team-building exercise!
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 Introducing...Make 'n Take!
Lisi's Art Lab, a creative space for kids of all ages where children play, learn, and craft their hearts out, introduces Make 'n Take!
Every 2 weeks the lab will have a new creative idea with step-by-step instructions for a fun do-it-yourself project among the regular supplies!
Lisi's Art Lab is open during regular Arts Center hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $1 per child.
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 Studio Space for Lease The Arts Center welcomes Barbara Hitchcock to the Artist-in-Residence space! Stop by the Arts Center to see her busy at work with her oils and pastels! We have more artist-in-residence space available! If you are interested in occupying the Arts Center's Artist in Residence studio, please email Mary Beth Touchstone - Executive Director or stop by the Arts Center to receive further information. |
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 The Arts Center is truly indebted to our volunteers who give so much of their time and talents throughout the year.
This month, we would like to extend a special "Thank You" to two very special people.
A big thank you goes out to Ginny Birney for all the time and effort she's given to the Arts Center during the summer! Ginny volunteers regularly at the front desk on Thursdays and is here to help out during special events, from the yard sale to teaching at our Arts for Kids camp. We appreciate Ginny's helping hands!
We would also like to recognize Wayne Thurman for his hard work and dedication in putting together the Forkland Arts and Crafts Exhibit last month. He thoughtfully identified the best artists that Forkland has to offer, present and past, and helped create a spectacular exhibit! Wayne's many hours devoted to the exhibit led to a great success!
The Arts Center is proud and honored to have such dedicated and caring volunteers!
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Want to Volunteer?
We'd love to have your help!
Current Opportunities:
-Project managers to jump-start new projects and programs!
-Hosts for Monthly Exhibiting Artists' Receptions: talking with visitors, serving beverages/snacks, or providing brownies.
-Helpers for Monthly Lunch with the Arts series-every 3rd Wednesday: setting up and taking down chairs and tables
Call the Arts Center at
(859) 236-4054 or email volunteer@communityartscenter.net
to volunteer today!
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Buying groceries?
Give back!
The Community Arts Center is enrolled in Kroger's Continuous Use "Gift" Card program that pays 4% of your Kroger purchases to the Arts Center! It just takes three simple steps: (1) purchase one of the continuous use cards from the Arts Center for its $5 pre-loaded value; (2) "recharge" your card at Kroger using your cash, check or credit card; (3) use your card to make purchases at any Kroger. That's it! Kroger will record your purchases and pay the Arts Center 4% of the total.
To obtain your card, send $5 per card to: Mary Beth Touchstone, Community Arts Center, 401 W. Main Street, Danville, KY 40422. Contact her by email or call if you have questions at 859-236-4054. |
Happy Holidays...
already?
The holiday season is right around the corner!
It's not too soon to book your holiday party for
co-workers or family and friends!
The Community Arts Center will once again be decked out from head to toe with our breathtaking Trees of the Season exhibit.
We provide a beautiful backdrop and all you have to do is bring the party!
With affordable room rental fees, what's not to love?
Click here or call 236-4054 to make a reservation today!
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SAVE THE DATE!
January & February 2012!
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July Exhibits
GRAND HALL - Jack Cochran
"Seascapes and Mountain Scenes"
 Jack Cochran joins the Arts Center this August as the featured artist in the Grand Hall. Jack Cochran hails from Lexington, Kentucky and his art takes many forms including drawing and watercolors, but is oil painting is his primary medium.
Cochran is a late-deafened man, therefore instead of using words, he uses the language of art as his visual communication mode. As Cochran states,"There is no language barrier or communication barrier in understanding and appreciating a beautiful piece of art, whether in a tonalist study, vibrant floral's, portraits or landscapes."
Art is Jack Cochran's language, which can certainly be seen through his collection of seascapes and mountain scenes. Each piece is carefully crafted from the subject matter to the choice of colors. Cochran's pieces are beautiful, affordable works that bring pleasure to any viewer's eye.
Jack Cochran studied art at the University of Kentucky through the Donovan Program for Scholars where he graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts. Cochran also participates regularly in other art workshops and classes focusing on fine art painting. He enjoys studying the techniques of printing, screen prints, woodcuts, and monotype and hopes to continue studying new methods of fine art.
Cochran hopes to continue to study art in its many forms through art history and art philosophy classes. Recently he undertook the challenge of creating metal sculpture and is currently exploring three-dimensional art concepts.
His greatest challenge as an artist is to find a way to give back to the community. Cochran feels truly indebted to the University of Kentucky for the exceptional arts education he received. In order to "pay it forward," Cochran regularly volunteers as a teacher at Artists' Attic and the local YMCA's in Lexington.
Cochran's art can be seen in his studio at Artists' Attic in Lexington, Main Cross Gallery in Victorian Square in Lexington, and at Maple Tree Gallery here in Danville. All works in this month's exhibit are for sale with prices ranging from $250 to $700.
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK GALLERY - Bernice Wood
"Transparent Watercolors"
Bernice Wood, a native of Michigan, is a watercolor artist who moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 1966.
Oil painting was Bernice Wood's primary medium until 1990 when she enrolled in watercolor classes taught by Robert James Foose at the University of Kentucky. Wood took watercolor classes which proved to be very informative and added to her expertise as an artist. With her new found love for the medium, Wood continued her education through many workshops taught by prominent watercolor artists.
"I strive to portray a beautiful impression of flowers, a scene, or any special subject. The flow of watercolors and its ability to reflect light leads to glowing paintings when an artist can achieve this effect," describes Wood.
Wood's watercolors capture the viewer's attention through her attention to detail from the shading to the shape of each line. "Painting is an endless search for beauty portrayed on paper," Wood states.
Today Bernice Wood paints in her studio at the Artists' Attic in Lexington and teaches an ongoing watercolor painting class in the Donovan Program for Scholars at the University of Kentucky. Her art can be seen in Artists' Attic and in exhibits in other Lexington art galleries.
Bernice Wood's works in this month's exhibit are for sale with prices ranging from $150-500.
You're Invited!
Please join us for our August Exhibiting Artists' Reception featuring Jack Cochran and Bernice Wood on Thursday, August 11, from 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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STARRY NIGHT STUDIO
A social painting experience at the Arts Center you just can't miss!
Brand new classes are coming-check the website for new listings!
 Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of fun and fine art! Bring your own beverage, your snacks, your best friends and we'll supply everything else you need (including the instructor and all materials) to create a take-home masterpiece. . . and many lasting memories! This isn't your typical art lesson -- Starry Night Studio is a social painting experience offered on scheduled dates each month for all levels of artistic talent open to fun and creativity!
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, August 2, 7-9 p.m.Click here to register!
Fanciful Fleur de Lis
Tuesday, August 16, 7-9 p.m.Click here to register!
Nightfall in September
Tuesday, September 6, 7-9 p.m.
Click here to register!
The Scream
Tuesday, September 20, 7-9 p.m.
Have a group interested? Ask us about a private party by sending an email with your name and which piece you would like to create-just click here! Starry Night Studio is a perfect for a birthday party, bachlorette party, team-building exercise, or any celebration!
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Arts on Main Gift Shop
Stop in to check out all the Kentucky Proud merchandise! Great gift items for any budget! Gift Shop hours: Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Great unique children's toys and books have just arrived! Plus, we have Pearls Before Swine stuffed animals and Mad Libs for all ages! Stop by today and see what's in store!
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Lunch with the Arts
Sponsored by Little Oil Company
Wednesday, August 17, Noon-1 p.m. at the Community Arts Center
Featuring: Jon Carloftis-Landscape Design
Join us for August's Lunch with the Arts program featuring award-winning Kentucky landscape designer Jon Carloftis!
Whether your garden is a place of tranquility, a place for friends and family to gather, a place to pamper a host of plants and flowers, or simply a place to surround your home, the appropriate adornments can bring a sense of style to your garden.
In his presentation, Jon will outline the steps he takes to create gardens with various theme and intentions. Hardscape materials, plant material, furniture, lighting, decorations, water features, outbuildings, garden decorations - these items must be selected carefully and placed appropriately so as to complement your garden, not overpower it. Having a unique style is important for bringing out the personality of every garden and gardener.
During his presentation, Jon will share with his audience his every growing line of sustainable, earth-friendly garden products dedicated to beautiful and functional outdoor living.
About Jon Carloftis
Kentucky native, Jon Carloftis, award-winning garden designer, garden writer, television guest, author, and lecturer, is a great American gardener. His 23 year career in gardening began far from home in New York City where he became one of America's pioneers in rooftop / small space gardening.
Jon is the recipient of a landscaping design award, given for his overall body of work, from the Museum of the City of New York City. The Lauder family (of Estee Lauder fame); actors Julianne Moore, Mike Myers, and Edward Norton; producer Jerry Bruckheimer and wife Linda Bruckheimer - these are a few of Jon's recognizable clients.
Jon grew up on the banks of the Rockcastle River in South Central Kentucky, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It was there he began a love affair with nature. He attended the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1986 with a B.A. degree in communications. He returned to study horticulture, landscape architecture and art history. Jon is the owner of the Rockcastle River Trading Company, a popular home and garden store located on his family's property in Livingston, Kentucky. The beautiful gardens, designed by Jon, that surround the Carloftis home and store have been featured in BMW Magazine, Country Home, Garden & Gun, Outdoor Rooms, and Southern Living.
In 1988 Jon moved to New York City to start his business. His first clients were noted art collectors Barbara and Eugene Schwartz. Word of mouth became his advertising vehicle, and demand for his services grew. In 1993 Jon moved to picturesque Bucks County, Pennsylvania, his current residence. His home and gardens have appeared in Country Living, Country Gardens, Garden Design, Martha Stewart Living, and Metropolitan Home.
SPECIAL EVENT ADMISSION: To reserve a catered box lunch ($20), make your reservation online by 6 p.m., Monday, August 15, by clicking here or call to order: (859) 236-4054. Participants also may bring their own lunch with $15 admission at the door.
On the third Wednesday of each month, the Arts Center presents a featured artist who performs, demonstrates or lectures on his/her work. Time will be available for discussion with the artist as well. The monthly Lunch with the Arts series features a variety of topics from literary arts to performing, theatrical, and visual arts. The series typically takes place in the Community Arts Center's Grand Hall.
A LOOK AHEAD:
September: Dick Domek-Elite Syncopations and Fascinating Rhythms: The Story of American Ragtime (This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. and the National Endowment for Humanities.)
October: Stephen Powell-Glassblowing (at Centre College-Jones Visual Arts Center- 250 Beatty Ave.)
November: Sarah Wiltsee-Wreath Decorating
December: Barbara Hall-Holiday Sing-along
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Arts Education 
Blueprints on Fabric NEW!
Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. - Noon
Explore the possibilities when you combine specially sensitized cotton fabric with lace, plant materials like leaves and flowers, photo transparencies, etc. and expose it to the sun to create permanent patterns on fabric. Workshop depends on the sun shining, so the rain date is September 17. 10" squares of pre-treated fabric will be supplied, but bring your own leaves, lace, etc. You'll go home with three or four squares of patterned fabric. Cost: $15 per person. Instructor: Nancy Martindale. Click here to register or stop by the Arts Center.
Beginners Pastel Art Class NEW! September 21 - October 26-Wednesday mornings 10a.m. - NoonArtist-in-Residence Barbara Hitchcock will teach an introduction to soft pastels with emphasis on color, design, technique, and materials - fun and easy! No art or drawing experience needed. Students will complete 2 ready-to-frame paintings. Limit: 10 students. $96 for the 6-week class. Additional fee for materials. Click here to register. For more information contact Barbara Hitchcock at 502-693-2057.
Childbloom Guitar Program NEW! Childbloom Guitar is a comprehensive musical education program using the guitar for children beginning at age 5. It was developed in 1980 and is currently being used by educators throughout the nation. It is the largest program of its kind in the United States. The class is an innovative approach to music-making and skill development with guitar and is designed for young people ages 5-12.
Belly Dancing-Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Join us for an energetic workout designed to help get you moving, tone those trouble spots, and have fun. This class focuses on beginner level Belly Dance basics, that ANYONE can learn. De-stress, rejuvenate, revitalize, and find your "inner diva," all while participating in a great cardio workout that will help you look and feel great! $10 per class or $50 for 6 classes. The first class is free, so put on your comfy yoga pants and come try it out! For more information contact Heather Green at heatherpgreen@yahoo.com or 859-358-7868. Kindermusik Our Time
Weekly Monday sessions at 10 a.m. designed to provide toddlers (ages 1 ˝ to 3 ˝) and a parent/caregiver a unique opportunity to interact and learn about music, while the child builds confidence, self-control and communication skills. To register, contact instructor Samantha Tomlin at 606-346-2033 or click here to email. For complete details, visit: www.kindermusikbysamantha.com.
Zumba - Weekly hour-long sessions: Sundays 5-6 p.m. and Wednesday 7:15-8:15 p.m. The ZumbaŽ program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a ZumbaŽ class! First class is free. Contact Cole Henson at 859-583-5744 or organiclifephotography@yahoo.com for more information.
Open session for musicians every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the basement! Please enter through the basement door. Want more information? Contact John Hughes at 859-236-4861.
Private Instruction
Guitar, bass, mandolin, flute, song-writing, & improvisation
Interested in teaching a class or do you have a specific class request?
Contact the Arts Center's Education Coordinator Nancy Martindale at 859-236-4054.
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About the Arts Center
401 W. Main St.
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-4054
info@communityartscenter.net
www.communityartscenter.net
Hours:
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday
Community Arts Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is a focal point of social, recreational, informational and educational arts activity in downtown Danville, Kentucky. Developed by committees of practicing artists, community leaders, arts enthusiasts and patrons, the renovated facility opened in 2004, providing an attractive and multi-functional space in downtown Danville to teach, practice and view the arts. We offer arts education, exhibits and displays that change routinely, scheduled performances and lectures, and space for public gatherings. Arts education in dance, drama, music, and visual arts continues year round, provided by independent arts instructors.
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The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Community Arts Center, Inc.
with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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