Greetings!
Did you know that studies have shown a correlation between participation in the arts and academic proficiency in children? Studies in the arts offer a new way of thinking, a sense of accomplishment, and a connection to one's self and one's community. Adults reap the same benefits. Mint Hill Arts offers this resource to the community. This month we will also see the results of hard work and dedication to the arts from our area students and teachers. "The sustainability and success of arts education programming is due in
large part to a shared commitment among schools, cultural institutions,
businesses, and other community-based organizations." 1 In May, MHA is pleased to host what we hope will be the first of many such collaborations. Thank you to all who have helped make this possible.
1 Americans for the Arts. "Topic: Arts Education." |
May Gallery Exhibit
2009 Spring Student Art Show
Opening Reception Friday, May 8, 7:00-9:00 pm
Exhibit runs through June 6
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Mint Hill Arts' May Exhibit will feature the talents of area children, teens and young adults. Students from area high schools, colleges and home schools will compete for prizes in 2D and 3D categories. The winners will be announced at the reception.The competition is complemented by an exhibit of work by kids age 5-13 from area elementary schools. Come join the fun and support the next generation of Fine Artists! |
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Brian Paules Samantha Belletete
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May Presentation
Holly Glasscock
Tuesday May 26, 7:00-9:00 pm
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Our guest artist for the month May is Holly Glasscock.
She is a talented portrait and landscape artist from Catawba, S.C. If you'd like to learn to 'loosen up' and have fun with your painting, please come and join us in watching Holly paint an oil landscape 'to music', right before our eyes. Holly is represented by the Carlton Gallery, in Foscoe, N.C.
*Note: Officer Elections will take place at the May meeting.
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Chroma Paint Atelier Acrylic Workshop
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE WORKSHOP!
(Limited space available, non-members are welcome for a $5 fee)
Sat, May 23
10am-1 pm OR 2-5 pm
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MHA is pleased to offer a free workshop presented by the Chroma Paint Co, of PA.This is a 3 hour workshop about their slow drying acrylic paints. A Chroma artist will conduct the workshop, presenting and demonstrating the products and then allowing participants to paint and experiment with Chroma paints and mediums. Bring your canvas or other substrate, brushes, etc. Chroma Paints will supply all of the paint and medium for free! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to experiment with something new and exciting. You could become the next master at slow drying acrylics! Please RSVP to Carole Sikula at csikula@carolina.rr.com |
Thank You from
Mint Hill Arts
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How you can help this month.
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- The Mint Hill Women's Club for their continued friendship and support. A donation of $200 was given to MHA in April.
- Tony Belletete and Binders Art Supplies for sponsoring prizes for the student show
- Hank and Pam Rooney for sponsoring the May postcards.
- Susan Griffin for acting as judge for the student show
- Tony Belletete, Saga Van Atta, Carlos Alvarez Cotera for their work on the May student show
- The Students and Teachers who lent their talents to the exhibit.
- Heath Edwards (Lois' son!) for rewiring the kiln.
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Melanie Boone for taking over the gift shop.
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Bill Litaker, David Bridge and Lois Edwards for their work on the new classroom space.
- Bill and Ginny Edelen for handling the elections.
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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.
- Members with graphic design experience to help with postcards, posters, brochures etc. Email Laura for details
- The gallery is always in need of sitters.Our gallery hours are our connection to the public and you can help with this important function with just a few hours of your time. Email Carlos for details.
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Member News
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 Judy Mizell was awarded the Atlanta Artists Center Award in the GA Watercolor Society national show.
Carlos Alvarez Cotera received an Honorable Mention at the Stanly Arts Guild "Nature at its Best" show.
Verna Hash is the featured artist at Mark's Gallery and Workshop in Cotswold. Exhibit runs through May 31.
Day Glow, J. Mizell
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Have some news? Submit ideas, accomplishments, thank you's, and events to info@minthillarts.org
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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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May Calendar
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May Opening Reception
Fri 5/8, 7-9pm
Life Drawing
Tue 5/19 7-9pm
RSVP
Chroma Workshop
Sat 5/23
May Presentation
Tue 4/28, 7-9pm
Portrait Drawing
Tue 6/2 7-9 pm
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| Summer Class Schedule! |
Check out our Art Camps for ages 3-14
Adult Classes
Drawing
Acrylic & Oil
Watercolor
Jewelry
Photoshop
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Sylvia Coppola
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Upcoming Exhibits at Mint Hill Arts
June
MHA Spring Show
Judge: Larry Elder of Elder Gallery
July
Canvas and Clay
The landscape paintings of
Virginia Dauth
complemented by works of area potters
August
Marcus Hamilton:
Illustrating a Career
September
Monochromatics
A member show in single shades
October
Pastels and Paintings by Martha Faires
November
Small Works by MHA members
December
Juried Show
Details TBA
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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 media 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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