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April Gallery Exhibit
Judy Mizell-"Retrospective"
Opening Reception Friday, April 10th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Exhibit runs through May 1st
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 Mint Hill Arts' April Exhibit will feature Judy Mizell,
an ardent naturalist as well as a talented watercolorist. Since she
began her professional career in 1975, Judy has won many awards and has
achieved a national reputation for her delicate yet realistic style.
Flowers, bees, butterflies, birds, garden vignettes and landscapes are
some of the subjects Judy Mizell has captured in transparent
watercolor.
Her work is displayed in the homes and offices of
thousands of enthusiastic collectors around the world.
She also teaches
watercolor classes and workshops. See minthillarts.org for details.
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April Presentation
Karen Smith-Metalwear
Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00-9:00 pm
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Our April presenter, Karen Smith, has been making jewelry for five years. Her work has won several awards and can be found in many North Carolina galleries and stores.
Karen is knowledgeable in the fundamentals of metalsmithing such as soldering, forging, etching and enameling. For this presentation, she will discuss the history of enameling and explain how each technique is done. She likes to incorporate exotic woods, beads, and even everyday objects like rocks, rusted metal, and hair into her jewelry. Her unconventional, out-of-the box approach to creating jewelry should be inspirational.
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2009 Spring Jewelry Show
at Mint HIll Arts
Charlotte Area Jewelry Artists
Sat, April 25, 10am-4pm
Sun, April 26, 12 noon-4pm |
Join the Charlotte Area Jewelry Artists
for a show featuring handmade
Artisan Jewelry!
Call 704-965-4679 for details.
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Thank You from
Mint Hill Arts
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How you can help this month.
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- Griffin Masonry for sponsoring the April postcards
- The Philadelphia Presbyterian Women for funding the rewiring of the kiln
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Sylvia Coppola for "sharing the spotlight" with MHA in a great article on her work that appeared in Matthews-Mint Hill magazine. View the article here or pick up a copy at the gallery. -
Bill Edelen for taking on the nomination committee chair for 2009. Watch for upcoming notifications.
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Tina Portman for assisting on the ASC and Town of Mint Hill grant applications
- Mary Beth Thomas for coordinating MHA participation in the Herb and Flower festival
- Bill Litaker, Carlos Alvarez Cotera, Larry Ferguson and Chuck Calhoun for their work on the classroom space.
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MHA is a volunteer-based organization that absolutely relies on the strength of its members. Your help is needed and appreciated. Please take a moment now to consider how you can contribute to our continued success. See below for just a few ideas.
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MHA is in need of a Volunteer Coordinator. This crucial person is a "matchmaker' who helps our members put their talents to work helping the organization. Contact Laura for more information.
- The gallery is always in need of sitters.Our gallery hours are our connection to the public and you can help with this imprtant function with just a few hours of your time. Email Carlos for details.
- The reception committee needs another set of hands to help with shopping or set up. Email Lisa for details.
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Mint Hill Arts
The Grace Building
7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
704 -248-5170
www.minthillarts.org
Gallery Hours:
10am-3pm, Tues-Sat
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April Calendar
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April Opening Reception
Fri 4/10, 7-9pm
Life Drawing
Tue 4/21 7-9pm
Jewelry Show
Sat/Sun 4/25&26
April Presentation
Tue 4/28, 7-9pm
Portrait Drawing
Tue 5/5 7-9 pm
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Michelangelo did it!
And so should you! If you are serious about improving your drawing skills, life drawing is the best way to do so. Become a regular participant in the life sessions at Mint Hill Arts. We pay our model $40 for a two-hour session every third Tuesday starting April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. We share the cost equally so the more participants we have, the lower the cost! All drawing and painting media are acceptable.
Please rsvp to Julie by clicking here
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Opportunities
As a service to the community, Mint Hill Arts strives to be an information and support network to local artists of all mediums and a source of educational and cultural enrichment to the public. Click here to check out area opportunities for workshops, exhibits, educational programming and more.
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Mint Hill Arts is supported, in part, by a project
grant from the Arts & Science Council
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