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This month marks the second anniversary of the opening of Mint Hill Arts Fine Arts and Crafts Center. We have undergone such dramatic changes since then, and we thank our members and the community for the role you have played. If you haven't been by the gallery in a while, now's a great time to stop by and see what we've been up to. There are lots of special events coming up this fall, and a whole new year of exhibits, presentations and classes to look forward to. Read on for details, and thank you for your interest in Mint Hill Arts....because Art Matters.
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September Gallery Exhibit
Monochromatics
A member show in single shades
Opening Reception Friday, September 11 7:00-9:00 pm Exhibit runs through October 2 |
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The summer may be winding down but the excitement at
Mint Hill Arts is not. Our September exhibit will feature works of art using a monochromatic palette. Monochromism is a painting, drawing, or other work of art utilizing a single color or various shades of the same color.
For examples from art history check
out Bridget Riley's Pop/Op Art painting, "Movement In Squares" or Franz
Kline's "Ballantine." Also, Louise Nevelson and Aubrey Beardsley spent
almost, if not all of their careers following a monochromatic doctrine.
Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock dedicated periods and series of work
to the use of one color.
It will be fun to see how the creative Mint Hill Arts' members will rise to this challenge. Please join Mint Hill Arts for this innovative exhibit.
"Our gallery is your gallery."
 Wave, Lisa O'Connell
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September Guest Speaker
John Lomax
Tuesday September 22, 7:00-9:00 pm |
September's presentation will be a watercolor demonstration by Charlotte artist John Lomax. Mr. Lomax grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated
from UNC-Chapel Hill. He worked in the ceramic tile industry as a
commercial contractor and after selling his business he started
painting watercolors and became active in several regional art
associations. He has studied with many well known artists and teachers
and is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina.
Many of his paintings are scenes from his travels both here and abroad.
He especially likes to paint boats, and landscapes, and has found that
people's faces and everyday scenes provide interesting subjects. The
strong contrast of values, light and shadow are evident in many of his
paintings. Lomax also paints with acrylics and teaches watercolor
classes and workshops.
Texaco, John Lomax
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Discover Mint Hill
Saturday, October 10, 9am-5pm
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Did
you know that Mint Hill has a rich offering of cultural, historic and
civic activities available right at our fingertips? Discover Mint Hill
is part of a community awareness campaign highlighting the
opportunities here in our town. Four cultural organizations who make
their home in the heart of Mint Hill (Mint Hill Arts, Mint Hill
Historical Society, Mint Hill Scottish Society, and the Mint Hill
Public Library) have come together with the Town of Mint Hill and area
civic groups to offer a full day of cultural and educational
activities. Come see live artist demos and make a craft of your own at
Mint Hill Arts, tour the museums and hands-on exhibits at the
Historical Society, and learn about Mint Hill's history at the library.
There will be Fire Engine and Police car displays on the Town Hall
lawn and Double Decker bus tours highlighting historical points of
interest around downtown Mint Hill. All events are free and
family-friendly. Come Discover Mint Hill!
Mint Hill Arts will be featuring Artist Demos and
a make-and -take craft. If you are interested in demonstrating your
work or helping with set up or the craft table, please email Laura Sussman-Randall
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MHA Garage Sale!
Saturday, October 10
We need your junk.....er, treasures, gently used stuff, things you don't need anymore. Think about downsizing your possessions! It's quite freeing!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Air conditioning fund. Now it is time to set our sights on some HEAT (Remember how chilly it was last year?) So we are having a MHA garage sale this fall in conjuction with "Discover Mint Hill," with all proceeds going to MHA.
We can use any and all donations from our members, friends, and neighbors. Please bring items to the gallery any time between 10am-3pm, Tues-Sat.Clothes, baby stuff, sporting goods, art supplies, whatever you can part with will be great. Even $$ donations will be gratefully accepted. Don't delay, start cleaning out today!
- Drop off hours -Tues. through Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM, starting September 1, 2009
- Sale will take place Saturday October 10
- Helpers needed day before and on sale day.
Questions? Contact Carole Sikula or Ginny Edelen
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Winterfest Gift Sale and Open House
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Come to our house! Join Mint Hill Arts for a day of live Artist demos and
original artwork. Enjoy a cup of cider while browsing our exhibit of
small works or the gift shop. Watch artists at work and maybe even try
your hand at something new.
If you are interested in demonstrating your work,
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Thank You from
Mint Hill Arts
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Volunteering is a rewarding pursuit! |
Thank You to Marcus Hamilton for donating the proceeds from his signed Dennis the Menace prints to MHA. His efforts raised over $600 on the first night alone!
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Thank you to those who contributed to the School Tools Campaign. This is an impressive organization which makes a difference in the lives of a lot of local children.
- Luis Ardila, Tony Billotto, Melanie Boone, and Larry Ferguson for hanging the September show.
- Luis Ardila, Helene Main, Sandra Smith, and Mary Beth Thomas for manning September intake and Tammy Morris for creating the tags.
- The Cake Shop at Mint Hill Festival for donating a raspberry crumble for the August reception
- Chas Fagan for donating his speaker fee back to MHA.
- Mary Beth Thomas for coordinating our participation at Mint Hill Madness
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For a chance to win a $15 gift card to Cheap Joe's, remember to track your donated time on the form emailed to you in July. (For a copy please email Tammy Morris.) Drop off completed forms at MHA by Friday, September 11. Remember, the competition starts over again in September!
We thank you for volunteering your time and talent to make Mint Hill Arts successful and a prominent player in the cultural offerings of Mint Hill.
Please review the following list for opportunities to help make a difference.
The gallery is always in need of sitters. Email Carlos for details.
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The
Reception Committee needs 1-2 people to help with shopping or set up
for our gallery receptions. This is a once a month or less commitment.
Email Lisa
- Our fearless webmaster could use an extra set of hands-if you are familiar with website editing, email Kelly Justman
- MHA plans to participate in the following special events and needs volunteers(see above):
- Mint Hill Madness September 25-27
- Discover Mint Hill Oct 10
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Mint Hill Arts
The Grace Building
7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
New Phone Number!
980-226-5532
www.minthillarts.org
Gallery Hours:
10am-3pm, Tues-Sat
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September Calendar
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September Opening Reception
Fri 9/11, 7-9pm
Exhibit runs through 10/2
Life Drawing
Tue 9/15 7-9pm
RSVP
September Presentation
Tue 9/22, 7-9pm
Mint HiIl Madness
September 25-27
Discover Mint Hill
Sat, 10/10
September pick-up
Fri 10//2,4pm-6pm and Sat 10/3, 10am-12pm
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Are we meeting your needs?
MHA would like to hear more about what you are looking for from your membership.
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Starry Night in Taos,
Joyce Fisher
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Upcoming Exhibits at Mint Hill Arts
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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Register for Fall Classes
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Adult Classes
Acrylic & Oil
Drawing
Fabric Art
Jewelry
Photoshop
Pottery
Watercolor
Kids Classes
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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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Member News
MHA made a good showing at CAL's
It's for the Birds exhibit. Both Carlos Alvarez Cotera and Judy Mizell took home awards.
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This project was made possible, in part, with funding by the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
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