Happy February, All! We're dreaming of Spring, flowers, and sunshine. The warmer days can't come quick enough. Here's some highlights from this newsletter: |
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Members, don't forget to fill out the Membership Feedback Survey for a chance to win 1 of 4 Michaels Gift Cards up for grabs! The survey must be fully filled out and submitted by February 10th for your chance to win! We're looking or about 20-30 more responses to get a clear glimpse into our membership. |
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Black History Month Feature To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to show a couple of noted articles featuring Black artists and exhibitions in the AAWS archive. |
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We also want to highlight an incredible piece that just went into the Benton Convention Center by AAWS Member Lynne Brown. Called Prayers of the Ancestors, this piece is collage work. Incredible! Note, this piece is for sale. Check it out at our online gallery. |
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UNBOUND – adjective – not restrained or tied down; loose, free, unconfined. Today is the final day to enter Unbound, which is replacing Winter Wonderland at the Masonic Center! Deadline: February 3 |
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Elemental Forces at Salem College's Elberson Fine Arts Center... We're looking for art that encapsulates the grandeur of our world while excelling in the fundamentals. Take a shot on your work! Deadline: February 17 |
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For this exhibition, we're looking for art that plays with color and light. A light shining through a water drop in the morning, a rainbow slicing through the clouds; use your imagination for this exhibition!
Deadline: March 6
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Oh, and...
We're Going Back
to the High Point Furniture Market
April 26 - 30, Call for Art Opening Soon
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Photographing Your Artwork Workshop |
Join AAWS Member Karen Vohs as we learn how to accurately represent our art through photography. This is beneficial for your online storefronts, social media, and exhibition entries! |
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Come boogie with us on February 16th! We'll chat, have a coffee, cocktail, or tea, and have fun! See ya there. |
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Painting Realistic Glass and Metal Workshop |
Notoriously difficult, Viktoria Majestic is unlocking the secrets to painting Realistic Glass and Metal in this upcoming workshop for both oil and acrylic painters! |
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☆ FEBRUARY ARTIST SPOTLIGHT ☆ |
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This month's spotlighted artist is Chuck Houska! Check out more on his photography below. “Our first concert was Fleetwood Mac right after Rumours came out,” he said with a solemn nod. “We booked them in an old ice skating rink on Wendover Avenue which is now a car dealership. Naturally, Fleetwood Mac sold out, so then we got to do Kansas, the Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Doc and Merle Watson. We were just rolling. We weren’t even looking for a profit, we just wanted the money for the next show.” |
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___________ COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Events, Workshops, & Important Dates |
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- Reminder that Sandra Wimbish is hosting one last Explorations in Ink class and Drawing in Ink at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center! These are not AAWS affiliated, but AAWS Members get a $5 discount! For questions or enrollment: skwimbish@gmail.com
- We were also told that Salemtowne is looking for art instructors for the residents. It is a paid position. Please contact Stormie Bruce at sbruce@salemtowne.org if you are interested in teaching some classes.
- Finally, you may remember that a couple months ago we did a call for artists for an exhibition up at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson. We had some people drop out of that show.
- It is showing this September. If you are interested, they do a lot of sales and you'd be included in an artist panel. Contact us if you are interested at camryn@associatedartists.org
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