Greetings!
As
the end of the year approaches, MHA would like to thank the following
members who over the past year have committed to ongoing volunteer
roles, giving many hours of their time and energy behind the scenes to insure the success
of our organization. Thanks to these and all of our members for a great year. See you in 2010!
Carlos Alvarez Cotera-Vice President, clay committee, gallery sitting coordinator, postcards and fundraising
Luis Ardila-intake, off-site exhibits
Tony Billotto- Gallery Committee chair
Candace Bridge-Board member-at-large, gallery sitting
David Bridge- Building Committee, clay committee
Melanie Boone Secretary, gift shop coordinator, volunteer coordinator
Sylvia Coppola-Vice president, PR committee chair, clay committee, special events
Ginny Edelen-Education Committee
Lois Edwards-class registrations, clay committee
Dottie Edwards-gallery sitting,special events, reception
Terry Edwards-intake, librarian, PR
Martha Faires-Portrait drawing coordinator
Larry Ferguson-gallery committee, off-site exhibits, signage
Nena Hartz-historian
Kelly Justman-webmaster
Suzanne Ledermann-Intake Committee, Off-site exhibits
Ann Litaker-Membership chair, offsite events
Bill Litaker-Building Commitee chair
Helene Main-Intake Committee
Diana Mennell-Intake Committee, Gift Shop
April McDermott-Intake Committee, gallery sitting
Judy Mizell-Education Committee
Romie Mizell-off-site exhibits
Tammy Morris-Treasurer, gift shop, procedures, office management
Jaye Niel-PR releases
Lisa O'Connell-Reception chair
Charles Perrotta-live music at gallery receptions
Tina Portman-postcards and fundraising
Brenda Roberts-Intake Committee
Carole Sikula-Board member-at-large, Programming chair
Kimberly Stoll-Reception Committee
Sandra Smith-Intake committee, gift shop
Laura Sussman-Randall-President, grant writing
Julie and Lou Toffaletti-Life Drawing coordinators
Mary Beth Thomas-intake, offsite events, procedures
Thank you to our regular gallery sitters, who help keep our doors open each day.
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December Gallery Exhibit
"MHA Winter Show"
Opening Reception Friday, December 11, 7-9pm
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The December Exhibit at Mint Hill Arts marks our first Juried and Judged Art Exhibit. This show was opened to non-members as well as Mint Hill Arts members. Please join us as this promises to be a very exciting event with art from the entire Charlotte area, great prizes, food, wine and live music, featuring Charlotte musician Tom Billotto.Mint Hill Arts is also pleased to announce our esteemed judge, Harris Holt III.  Mr. Holt's paintings reflect the beauty and power of both the Northeast and the Southeast. His love of the natural beauty of the earth shows through his paintings of land, sea and sky. His work has been selected for many juried shows including the Southern Watercolor Society Watercolor Annual Exhibition and the North Carolina Watercolor Society 50th Exhibition and collected by numerous
corporations including Alltel Inc., Bank of America, Coca-Cola,
Wells-Fargo, Hatteras Yacht and many more. Mr. Holt is currently the curator of the Bank of America Art Collection which is one of the world's greatest private collections. One
of his current projects is being in charge of selecting, placing and
installing artwork in the new Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Uptown Charlotte. Many of the wonderful pieces are gleaned from the Bank of America's vast collection and his effort has contributed to making the new hotel one of the Queen City's crown jewels...truly spectacular! Please stop by The Harris Holt Gallery at 1717 Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte,NC or visit his website at www.harrisholt.comThank you Harris on behalf of all of our members. |
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There will not be a regular meeting on the 4th Tuesday this month.
Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26, and will feature Sylvia Coppola. Sylvia will demonstrate making "Pouring Vessels". She will talk about the whole process of centering the clay, pulling up the pot, shaping the form, putting parts together and finishing the piece. Hope to see you then!
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Thank You from
Mint Hill Arts
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- Cheap Joe's for sponsoring a prize in this month's show
- The Pewter Rose for sponsoring a prize.
- Tony Billotto, Melanie Boone, Vicki Crossman, Carole Davis, Becky Dulin,Terry Edwards, Tami Henson,Helene Main, April McDermott, Diana Mennell, Lisa O'Connell, Mary Beth Thomas, Jennie Tomlin for managing an extra busy intake session for the December show.
- Carlos Alvarez Cotera and Anthony Billotto for hanging the show.
- Diana Mennell for decorating the tree.
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- Mario's Pizza in Matthews Festival for sponsoring a prize for this month's show
- Soma Grill in Matthews for sponsoring a prize.
- Robert Helsel for donating the use of a second kiln.
- All of the members who participated in Winterfest by demonstrating, bringing food and spreading the word.
- David Bridge for installing new countertops inthe small classroom and Candace Bridge for organizing and moving art supplies.
- Carlos Alvarez Cotera for taking over design of the postcards and class brochure.
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How You Can Help this Month
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- The Building Committee needs help vacuuming and painting the brick walls in the small classroom. Contact Bill to help
- The gallery is always in need of sitters. Training is available. Contact Carlos for details.
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- The Reception Committee needs another volunteer.
Email Lisa to help.
- The PR committee needs help with distributing postcards and flyers, posting event info on online forums, and designing flyers and brochures. Contact Sylvia for details.
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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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Mint Hill Arts now offers
Gifts Certificates
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Good towards gallery, gift shop and tuition purchases.
Give the gift of Art.
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December Calendar
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Member Social
Tues 12/8 6:30
December Opening Reception
Fri 12/11, 7-9pm
Exhibit runs through 12/31
No Life Drawing in December
Portrait Drawing
Tue 1/5, 7-9pm
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Mint Hill Arts
is now on Facebook and Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
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Upcoming Exhibits
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January
FiberArts February
Photography
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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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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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