| April 2012 A 501 (c) 3 non-profit arts organization founded in 1953 |
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President's Letter April 2012
Greetings to all fellow Guild members! April is the last month of the Guilds' fiscal year, which runs from May 1st to April 30th. To me, it marks a time for reflection, and a time to reassess how we are meeting our goals.
As you might know, the Charleston Artist Guild was formed in 1953 by seven brave artists. We painted together, took classes together, and tried to find a place to exhibit and sell our work. Eventually we incorporated, and became a not for profit Guild with a continuing Mission to promote the practice, teaching and appreciation of Fine Arts in the Greater Charleston area.
How have we done over the last fifty-nine years?
Well, through the development of our outreach programs, and the thousands of hours of volunteer time, we now make art a part of the lives of children, the elderly, the disadvantaged, and the financially, physically, or mentally challenged members of our community.
We have monthly meetings with free programs. We offer workshops and critiques for our members and the public, we have a monthly newsletter, and something not heard of in 1953, we have a website.
Our seven members have grown to almost six hundred. And at last, we have a place to exhibit and sell our own art! The Guild now owns and operates a gallery that any organization would be proud to have. Our gallery not only serves over seventy guild artists, but the artists in turn serve the Guilds' Mission by making donations to the Guilds' outreach programs.
We have had our share of trials, some success, and shed some tears along the way. Next year will mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Charleston Artist Guild. Upon reflection, I think our founders would be proud.
Ron Gibb
President |
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CAG MEETING APRIL 10 6:30 P.M.
FEATURING ARTIST MARK HORTON
Hello Members & Friends of Charleston Artist Guild
Don't miss our April Members' Meeting Program!
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The Guild is very excited to announce that our next presentation will be given by renowned landscape artist Mark Kelvin Horton. Mark will talk about ways of seeing and finding inspiration... from the view out your back door to world travel.He'll be showing images and of some of his trips of the last few years and the paintings and studies that resulted. Mark is known for his beautiful, sometimes dramatic realistic landscapes. For more information on Mark, click here
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Tuesday, April 10th 6:30 p.m. Social followed by meeting and program at 7:00 at
Roper St. Francis Hospital on Calhoun St., Irene Dixon Auditorium
Park in the Visitors' parking garage & get a pass at the meeting for free parking.
Members: please bring a snack to share if you can.
So come and join us for a wonderful evening!
Mercedes da Silva
Program Director
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New Scholarship Fund Established
The Charleston Artist Guild Memorial Scholarship is our newest outreach effort. Our holiday gathering provided the initial funds dedicated to this effort. Our goal is to offer a CAG scholarship each year apart from any other funding which may be provided by grants. We have designated it as a memorial scholarship because we will be accepting donations in memory of artists and art patrons whose contributions to the Guild were valued and worth noting through this effort. We will also be happy to accept any other contributions from members and patrons. Each year, when the scholarship is presented, we will acknowledge the persons in whose memory the funds were donated.
Guild members are encouraged to contribute to this effort.
Muriel Lanciault |
Charleston Artist Guild announces
RUSSELL BUSKIRK
April 1 - April 30
Opening Reception: Friday, April 6 from 5-8 PM
(Receptions are open to the public) April Featured Artist
"Award Winning and Selected Pastel Paintings"
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Russell is known for his work with pastel. Although he studied art in high school he did not pursue his love of art until 2004 when a friend's pastel work motivated him to paint the stunning green summertime marsh vistas on Folly Road. After taking workshops with Bill McCullough, Don Nagle, James Sulkowski, and Dee Beard Dean; his artwork improved and he became an Exhibiting Member of the Guild. He has been accepted into many exhibitions and has won several awards for his paintings.
Growing up in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia along with visits to the Greenbrier Hotel exposed him to classical architecture and fine art. The natural beauty of the state helped him appreciate outstanding landscapes. In his work, he strives to capture the beauty of a scenic landscape or a timeless building in his paintings. His appreciation for fine art and the great artists throughout history has inspired him to follow in their footsteps in creating artwork that he and others can enjoy. It is also gratifying to Russell to create something people want to have in their homes. Take time this April to visit the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery and enjoy the pastel work of Russell Buskirk. Gallery hours are Sunday through Saturday 11am-6pm.
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EXHIBITIONS
By Russell Buskirk
Director of Exhibitions
2012 High School Seniors Exhibition
The show was a huge success on many levels. All the students had their artwork on display in the bank lobby which included an Art Walk Reception. Many students, parents, and teachers attended the Awards Reception. The generosity of First Federal and our Guild Members make it possible for five students to attend college with the scholarships they received. The scholarship recipients' work will be exhibited in the Artist Guild Gallery for one month. They are all talented artists; you should visit the Gallery to see their outstanding artwork. Many thanks go to my fellow judges Bonnie Stabler and Rebecca Leonard.
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Here are the award winners:
Marilyn C. Shokes Scholarship Award ($3,000 over 4 years):
Abigail Allardice "Allie" Charleston County School of the Arts
Charleston Artist Guild Scholarship ($1,000):
Federico Nolasco "Federico" Stratford
Ellis Foundation Scholarship ($1,000):
Virginia Simons "Sunset" Wando
Ali Sayas Scholarship ($1,000):
Althea Holenko "Bits and Pieces" Charleston County School of the Arts
Martin Ahrens Scholarship ($1,000):
Bryana Fernandez "Fieldtrip to the Animal Kingdom" CaneBay
First Place ($150): Tabby Thurber "David" Stratford
Second Place ($100): Dylan Scheer "Scrolls" Charleston County
School of the Arts
Third Place ($75): Alessandra Acierno "Untitled" Charleston County
School of the Arts
Honorable Mention (6):
Elizabeth Crummer "Homegrown" Bishop England
Zachary Wood "Slither" Stratford
Bridget Cloninger "Autumn Floral" Wando
Bethany Summers "Float On" Wando
Lucy Rummier "Catalina Oasis" Charleston County School of the Arts
Eileen Szwast "Daddy" Charleston County School of the Arts
The judges also wanted to give recognition to some of the other artwork.
Of Interest:
Seppie McAdams "Raffelisia Bloom" Wando
Kieth Williams "Grandaddy" St. Johns
Arron McLeod "Goliath Beetle" Wando
Taylor Willoughby "Paper Dragon Collage" Summerville
Lauren Magnum "Standing Tall" James Island Charter
Samuel Amoya "Leo y Bellita" Cane Bay
Isabella Cerdina "Utah" Wando
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2012 SIGNATURE EXHIBITION
Charleston Visitors Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston, SC
April 16 - 21, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Open to all SC artists and photographers.
Entry forms are available on the Guild website
http://www.charlestonartistguild.com/entryforms.html
The judge will be Susan Sarback.
Accepted Artists:
Deliver artwork to Charleston Visitors Center Sun., April 15, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Awards Reception Sat., April 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pick up artwork after reception or Sun., April 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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STARLIGHT POPS 2012
Art Show, Picnic, and Concert
The Grove at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, SC
Saturday April 28, 2012 Open for Sales 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Entry deadline: April 15, 2012
Sponsored by First Federal
We have 13 artists registered so far. Open to Exhibiting Artists of Charleston Artist Guild - Think of it as Piccolo Spoleto at Marion Square meets the Spoleto Finale meets Peoples Choice. It was lots of fun last year. It's not just a concert, more like a festival.
We will setup a number of tents (3 - 6) with screens (at least 2 screen faces per person) to exhibit and sell artwork before the concert. We have 5 tents. If we have more tents, there will be room for more people or more art. If you have a tent we can use, please contact me.
There will be "People's Choice" Awards chosen by people attending the concert. At 7:45 p.m. first, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded.
Sales can be made through the CAG Gallery (10% commission).
No entry fee but participating artists are required to:
- help set-up or send surrogate
- help breakdown or send surrogate
- show attendance requested
Set-up times:
- Tents and screens: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- hang art: 3:00 p.m.
- remove art: April 28, 8:30 p.m.
- breakdown tents: April 29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Size limits: 38" X 38" on screens
Contact for info: Russell Buskirk 843-364-3580 or follykayakman@hotmail.com
Steve Jacobs 843-722-2454 or charlestonartist@bellsouth.net
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2012 Piccolo Juried Art Exhibition
Charleston Visitors Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston, SC
May 25 - June 8, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Judges:
2/D Artwork- Sue Simons Wallace
Photography- Richard Ellis
Open to all South Carolina artists
All submitted work must have been completed within the last two years. Submit up to three works in two categories: 2/D Painting and Photography. The entry fee is $30 for up to three entries and is non-refundable. Jurying-in will be done only from digital images submitted on a CD in a jpg or jpeg format
Important Dates and Times for Exhibition
Entry forms will be available soon.
Apr 21- Entry deadline
May 12 - Acceptance letters sent
May 22- 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Deliver artwork to Charleston Visitor
Center, 375 Meeting St
May 25- June 8- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Exhibition is open daily to
public;
June 3 - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Awards Reception
June 9- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Pick up artwork
Volunteers are needed:
To input and collate data, proof data entries, assist with letters and other tasks
If you would be able to help, please contact Russell or Steve
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2012 PEOPLES CHOICE EXHIBITION
The Guild will again partner with First Federal for this well respected show. Open only to Guild Exhibiting Members.
Sept. 26 - Entry deadline
Oct. 3 - Deliver artwork to 34 Broad St. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Oct. 5 - Art Walk reception 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 11 - Awards reception 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 - Pick up art work 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
To volunteer to help with any exhibition, contact Russell Buskirk at follykayakman@hotmail.com. |
Plan to Attend These Great Workshops!
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| Plein Air Workshop with Sergio Roffo - Sept 26-28, 2012
An elected "fellow" of the American Society of Marine Artists, SergioRoffo will teach a 3-day workshop in Charleston, combining in-studio demonstration and outdoor coastal landscape painting. Sergio will emphasize the techniques and principles of plein air painting of coastal marine landscapes, beginning each morning with a discussion of the aesthetic issues and techniques of art as he demonstrates and completes a field study. After the demonstration, students will receive individual personal instruction and encouragement while completing their own painting "Alla Prima" (in one sitting). The objectives of this workshop will be:
- - Learning how to see nature's details
- - Understanding the interplay of light and shadow
- - Knowing how to mix the right colors
- - Eliminating the fear of outdoor painting
Sergio's depictions of the New England landscape have been included in a variety of museum exhibitions and have earned him many awards, including two prestigious "Grumbacher Gold Medals" and the "Yankee Sagendorph Award" presented by Yankee Magazine. In 1994, Sergio was the winner of the Massachusetts Duck Stamp, and he holds the honor of being one of the youngest artists to be designated a "Copley Master" by the Copley Society of Boston. Sergio is represented locally by the M Gallery at 11 Broad Street and his work can be seen at his website: www.sergioroffo.com.
The workshop is geared toward all levels of student who work in pastels, oils, or water media. Some plein air experience is recommended. For more information about this workshop, please contact Tina Mayland (Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com)
Landscape Workshop with Albert Handell - Nov 12-14, 2012 This indoor and plein air landscape workshop will be a unique opportunity to see Master Painter Albert Handell demonstrate his 3 favorite techniques painting trees, water and waterfalls. On Day 1 in the morning, Albert will demonstrate a pastel painting from beginning to conclusion, followed by in-depth help with each student at their easel in the afternoon. On Day 2, Albert will demonstrate a painting starting with watercolor as an underpainting, followed by pastel. The afternoon will include in-depth help with each student in a plein air environment. On Day 3, Albert will demo an oil painting, starting with oil washes and finishing with a combination of brush and pallet knife, for a truly eye-opening effect. The afternoon will be student painting en plein air, followed by a critique. Albert is a nationally and internationally known artist. He was elected by the Pastel Society of America to their Hall of Fame in 1987, one of 3 living artists so honored. Albert has also authored several books on pastel and oil painting techniques and on painting composition. He is represented locally by the M Gallery at 11 Broad Street and his work can be seen at his website: www.alberthandell.com The workshop is open to all levels, in oils only. Some plein air experience is recommended. For more information about this workshop, please contact Tina Mayland (Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com) |
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I SAY ROAST HIM A LITTLE...SO LONG AND HELLO AGAIN, PRESIDENT GIBB
By John Albrecht
So, how do you save a drowning lawyer? Take your foot off his head!
Since our President is a lawyer, and from New York, let's have some fun admitting how much we appreciate Ron doing such a fine job this year. A minor amount of poking around and more sincerity in this piece, but I hope you catch my drift about this Guild President who I have come to admire, as well as a Board I have enjoyed getting to know. My 22-year old daughter says I'm good at saying awkward, inappropriate things. So here goes looking back at the year and trying to describe what the heck we have been up to for the last 10 months or so.
- Meeting #1 - Guild-gallery relationship -Yes, the gallery is part of the Guild. Took us several presidents, a lawyer, and a 2 ½ hour meeting to get it straight, but I think we all get it now.
- Insurance policy review - I tell you, lawyers are good at reading the fine print. Word is, when Ron saw the placement of Susan North's latest nude, (prominently on the red wall at the back of the gallery), I heard he upgraded the insurance to cover plate glass. Although he's been discrete, I've seen him looking. One look at that piece of art (pun intended), and the guy was savvy enough to upgrade our insurance. You know some knucklehead will stumble out of a local brew house, and try to jump through our plate glass window when they get a glimpse of that beautiful lady. I'm just sayin', if Susan North keeps up with the nude paintings, it's bound to happen. Hmm, I wonder when she will embark upon her male subject, and from what "viewpoint" that will be?
- Oh, Susan's wonderful art reminds me...rack cards. Ron took initiative to get rack cards made, and enlisted the help of Brian Koury and others to drop them at over 60 businesses in the Lowcountry. So the next time you're wondering how these jolly tourists found the gallery, thank Ron, Brian, and his minions for getting these out.
You know why the Bar Association said lawyers couldn't have sex with their clients? They don't want clients getting billed twice for the same service.
- Lawyers are also good at watching money. Did you know our grant money increased by $5,000 to $12,000 this year? Well, it did, thanks to Ron and Steve's hard work (must plug Superman Steve Jacobs on that one too). Here's a guy who willingly sits in a stuffy no-window corner office with boxes stacked all around him for 6 - 7 days a week? Does he ever go home? I love that guy, and he's one heck of a pianist. I wish I had his hair.
What do you have when a lawyer is buried up to his neck in sand? A shortage of sand.
- Sales training for Artists - Now that's funny! Ever tried to push a piece of rope?
- President's reception - He's a brave man to do it, but the reception went very well. Hey, don't blame me for being a little nervous. I've seen some of you "crazies" at a Members meeting.
The difference between a lawyer and a trampoline? You take off your shoes to jump on a trampoline.
- No Board Meeting in October - Just plain heavenly!
- Christmas Party - Yeah, I said CHRISTMAS. You got a problem with dat? Anyway, lots of fun, and this kicked off the newly announced Guild High School Scholarship fund. Many thanks to Diane Snider, Susan North, and many others who helped with this event.
- Exhibitions - I know why Russell has curtains on his van. He never goes home. What a tireless, hard working guy for the Guild. Somebody buy that man a razor!
- Budgetary - At Ron's direction, it's nice to know the current President of the Guild will work up the new budget for the incoming President. This prevents someone from coming in "cold" in the budgeting process and should smooth out the transition. Better check that last budget line though...president's fund. I sense a tropical getaway...yeah right.
- Jewelry! - Now this is a topic that can get the juices flowing. Under development, and coming to a storefront window near you.
Okay, so if you didn't like the job I did this year, complain to Susanne Frenzel because she "recruited" me. She proved that I am a sexist, as it was too difficult to say "NO" to a foreign lady on the other end of the phone with a sexy accent asking me to help her out. Did I hear her say, "Sucker!" as I hung up the phone? Maybe, maybe not, but I have enjoyed my position as Secretary, and man, I love that accent. |
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APRIL 2012
In the News
"Charleston Style and Design" will spotlight CAG in their recent issue with the article, "A Growing Community of Art", by Warren Cobb.
CAG Gallery artists, who have been featured in the "Essential Guide" Magazine, have an identifying ribbon in their space at the gallery this month.
We would like to offer our best wishes to Cathy Beard as she moves to Mississippi. Cathy has been a contributing member of our CAG Gallery. We will all miss her and her beautiful paintings.
New Members
Our new gallery members are Jeanie Juhos and Rosie Phillips. We extend a warm welcome to both Jeanie and Rosie and look forward to having you join our CAG Gallery family. See their beautiful art work this April .
All of the new CAG juried exhibiting members, as well as, other juried CAG members are invited to join the waiting list for the Gallery. Simply fill out the necessary forms that are made available at the Gallery. Please contact Steve Jacobs.
Look for new guidelines for the jurying process for Jewelry this month. We are in the planning stages of including jewelry in the gallery. Contact Pam Schussel for more information.
April "Change Out"
April first marks the date of our next "change out" at the Gallery. The new works will be just in time to welcome spring into our gallery. Plan a visit to see the recent inspiring art on the gallery walls!
Featured Artists
Congratulations to Brenda Orcutt, our very successful featured artist for the month of March. Brenda's reception was well attended and her artwork was very popular with our clients! We applaud Brenda for her beautiful paintings. Her show was an inspiration to all of us.
Russell Buskirk's exhibit " Award Winning and Selected Pastel Paintings" will be featured throughout the month of April. We are looking forward to viewing this outstanding collection of Russell's latest creations. Plan to attend his opening reception and meet the artist on April 6, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Mark your calendar for the month of May when Mary Johnson Voss will be our featured artist. Mary's opening reception will be on Friday, May 4th.
Our future featured artists for the 2012 calendar year will include: June: Debbie Daniels, July: Alvin Glenn, August: Cecelia Campbell, September: Dian Hammett, October: David Scheffler, November: Mark Beale, December: Monnie Johnson.
Meeting with the President
The CAG Gallery held a "Meeting with the President" on the evening of Tuesday, March 27th. Ron Gibb, the CAG President, addressed the gallery members with some important information concerning a new fee schedule, gallery promotion and including jewelry in the gallery. Refreshments were provided by the CAG Hospitality Committee. Thank you to Ron Gibb and all the members who attended this informative meeting.
Our Year Comes to an End
We would like to thank all of the CAG Gallery Members for their support and positive attitudes during this year that we served as the Gallery Directors. It has been a wonderful opportunity to get to know each one of our artists and appreciate their talents. The Gallery members have all made our job a pleasure and the gallery a success. Please welcome the new gallery directors at the next CAG meeting.
"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." Aristotle
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CAG Gallery Directors
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2012
APRIL
April 6 - Featured Artist Russell Buskirk opening reception 5 - 8 p.m., CAG Gallery
April 10 - CAG Meeting, 6:30 p.m., speaker Mark Horton
April 15 - 21 - CAG Signature Exhibition at the Charleston Visitor Center. Juror: Susan Sarback. Awards Reception Saturday, April 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
April 16-20 - Susan Sarback workshop
MAY
May 8 - CAG Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Gibbes Museum with speaker Mary Whyte
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Guild Officers
President: Ron Gibb 716-998-6307
Vice-President: Robin McGee 586-943-7602
Secretary: John Albrecht 259-8475
Treasurer: Diane Musgrove 972-8930
Guild Directors
Past President: Pam Schussel 216-7755
Exhibitions: Russell Buskirk 364-3580
Programs: Mercedes da Silva 422-7249
Gallery Directors: Susanne Frenzel 408-9626; Faye Sullivan 849-1833; Ginny Versteegen 209-2435
Workshops: Tina Mayland 768-5696
Newsletter Editor: Jane Hart 762-4910
Membership: Lynn Salkeld 884-5828
Artistic Growth: Mike Mulligan 343-5265
Development:
Community Outreach: Muriel Lanciault 486-6328 Publicity/Marketing:
Hospitality: Diane Snider 559-2475, Susan North 388-0066
Business Manager: Steve Jacobs 722-2454
Guild Office - 722.2454
Gallery Sales Desk - 722.2425 |
"AND SO WE GROW!"Please welcome our newest members to the
Charleston Artist Guild!
Debby Ammons, Steve Ammons, Noelle Brault, Amy Broadway, Susan Detomi, Judith Dougherty, Brenda Gilliam, Richard Glass, Robert Koepper, Cynthia E. Learn, Jennifer Lowe, Gary Miles, Lee Muenzen, Tony Papadopoulos, Robin G. Poliakoff, Nicholas Pollock, Sandra W. Roper, Curt Salisbury, Rebecca Salisbury, Linda Selby, Maria "Virginia" Simons (Ellis Foundation Scholarship winner at 1st Federal show), Gina Louise Toigo, Brantley Thomas, Jr., Mary Wessner
Thank you to all our renewing CAG members!
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CONGRATULATIONS NEW EXHIBITING MEMBERS OF CAG!
Photography
Phyllis Rowley
Rebecca Leonard
Susan Budnick
Susanne Frenzel
Russell Buskirk
Painting
Linda Williams
Deborah Hill
Dorrell Antley
Esther Doyle
Susan Eisenhauer
Jennifer Koach
Judith Chamberlin
Rebecca Domenico
Nancy Wilson
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MANY, MANY THANKS TO OUR HOSPITALITY DIRECTORS
Many thanks to Susan North and Diane Snider, our fabulous behind-the-scenes hospitality directors who have made every event and every meeting special. Thanks also to the volunteers who have helped Susan and Diane throughout the year
Unfortunately, the same people volunteer meeting after meeting after event.
WE NEED YOUR HELP IF WE WANT TO CONTINUE THE FINE TRADITION OF REFRESHMENTS AT OUR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
PLEASE CALL SUSAN NORTH AT 843-388-0066
or EMAIL at pudar62@yahoo.com & VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT AN EVENT OR A MEETING - SHE SHOULD NOT NEED TO CALL US! There are many of us and only one of her.
THANK YOU!
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| SITTERS FOR PICCOLO SPOLETO OUTDOOR SHOW
The Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Show is looking for volunteers to be "sitters" to help the artists who are exhibiting during the event. You will be able to meet and greet visitors to our city, meet the artists, and get the "real experience" of Piccolo Spoleto thru the artist's eyes. For more information, or to sign up please contact - Jan Genosi at 243-0964 or at
janalan@att.net.
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VOLUNTEER WITH RESPITE CARE ALZHEIMER'S PROGRAM
A new opportunity to
participate in the guild's outreach programs has arrived! Respite Care Ministries offers
programs twice weekly in three locations (West
Ashley, Mt.Pleasant, and Johns Island) to people in the early stages of
Alzheimer's and other
memory loss ailments.
These folks are still able
to live at home and
interact in social groups.
The RCM staff is looking
for artists who would
volunteer just once - or as often as you wish - to offer mini-workshops to their participants. If you can spare just a few hours, consider offering your talents to these folks. They will provide all materials needed; you provide the talent and love. Please contact
Laura Stefanelli, Executive Director, at the Respite Care Charleston website.
Muriel B. Lanciault |
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MEMBER NEWS
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Linda Elksnin's colorful paintings are featured during April through May 6 at Real Estate Studio, 214 King St., Charleston. Meet the artist between 11 and 4 on April 8th during 2nd Sunday on King St. For more info go to www.lindaelksninart.com.
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