I am thrilled to tell you about the Village Art Circle…
Posted: April 24, 2013 by CA! in drawing, Painting, Pottery, UncategorizedTags: art, artist gatherings, Artists, Ashworth Village, Cary, Classes, Drawing, Entertainment, Inspiration Fridays, Installation Art, JJ Jiang, Life Drawing, Liz Miller, Lynda Chambers, North Carolina, Painting, Soiree
A Sneak Preview –
Welcome to the Village Art Circle!
Envisioned by artist JJ Jiang, the Village Art Circle came into being April 1, 2013, in Ashworth Village on Academy Street in the heart of downtown Cary, NC, in Chambers Arts! former retail location. JJ, a resident of Cary for over 15 years, has been an active participant in the art community in the area. He has taught art classes at various facilities including Cary Arts Center, Jordan Hall Arts Center as well as other studios. He is a long time member of Artspace in Raleigh, His art work has been exhibited in many venues in the state of North Carolina. The Village Art Circle aspires to be a good standing member in the art community in the Triangle area –to be a place that fosters one’s creativity and confidence as an artist; a place that provides both instructional and non-instructional opportunities including workshops and classes; a place that offers great opportunities for guest and member artists to exhibit their work; and finally, a place that for artists to exchange their creative ideas, share artistic endeavors, critique one another’s work and gather for social activities to bolster the artist community of Cary. Though the gallery/studio is still under transition, some art classes are already underway.
The Village Art Circle currently invites artists with quality art work to apply for membership, as we strive to foster an energetic and creative environment for members, students and the general public. The Circle has a non-biased perspective toward arts of different media, subjects and styles. For more information on the Village Art Circle or on applying for membership, please go to our website: www.villageartcircle.com
The gallery will open to the public starting from May 2, 2013. Business hours: 11:00 to 5:00pm, Thursday to Saturday. Come visit us! I would also very much appreciate it if you would pass the word around to your friends and associates.
Many thanks!
JJ Jiang
Be Sure To SEE FALC Annual Show at Page Walker ends April 21st!
Posted: April 18, 2013 by CA! in PaintingTags: art, Artists, Cary, Creative, Drawing, Entertainment, Inspiration Fridays, North Carolina, Painting
Chambers Arts! Honor Award given to Donna Slade for “Determined Angler” www.donnasladeart.com
ART ala France by Ann Hair & Lynda Chambers at South Of France in Cary
Posted: April 18, 2013 by CA! in furniture, Painting, UncategorizedTags: art, artist gatherings, Cary, Cary Art Loop, cary north carolina, Classes, Event, Family, French, Furniture, Inspiration, Inspiration Fridays, Salon, Soiree
OOOO LA LA – we love this place. South of France, Southern style decor with a French Twist, is located at Harrison Square Shopping Center. Check out our art from our French adventures. http://www.southoffrancefurniture.com
Art Auction to Save the PLANET (starting in Cary) ! Really —
Posted: April 17, 2013 by CA! in UncategorizedWHO: CARY CREATIVE CENTER, 155 Wilkinson Ave. Cary, NC 27513
WHAT: Silent Art Auction– featuring original works and local reuse art
Plus, raffle for various prize baskets, yummy refreshments, entertainment, and FUN!
WHEN: Sunday, May 5th– 2-4pm
WHERE: Page Walker Arts & History Center, Downtown Cary (119 Ambassador Loop behind Town Hall)
WHY: To raise funds to keep the Cary Creative Center open and running fabulous community programs
HOW: 1. Make Advance Reservations to save your space ($5 per person or $9 per couple– includes a raffle ticket for each person)
2. Purchase raffle tickets and preview prizes starting April 20th at the Cary Creative Center
3. Bring THIS flier with you to the event for one raffle ticket!
Tell your friends! Get some amazing original art while supporting the community.
Make art, not waste! In 2012, The Cary Creative Center kept over 30 TONS of materials from the local landfills! Lets make 2013 and beyond even more successful! www.carycreativecenter.org
Betsy Dassau
Cary Creative Center, Inc. “ C₃ ”
PO Box 4531
Cary, NC 27519-4531
919-247-1564
edassau@gmail.com
betsy@carycreativecenter.org Follow and like us on Facebook
Cary Creative Center, Inc. “ C₃ ”
PO Box 4531
Cary, NC 27519-4531
919-247-1564
edassau@gmail.com
betsy@carycreativecenter.org Follow and like us on Facebook
My Mother Died April 5th.
The Sunday after she passed away, I joined a group of artists at the
North Carolina Botanical Garden.
I hadn’t painted in, well, a while,
and was a bit intimidated to be among my fellow (very accomplished)
plein air painters with an audience of garden visitors as well.
This statue is near the Education Center and it reminded me of
my mother’s last years fighting dementia (along with the world).
She was trapped in her body and this statue was totally wrapped tightly
except her hands – held up in surrender to God, to life, to my managing her transition to death.
What a responsibility — to hold another’s life so delicately between earth and heaven.
As I painted this statue and the shadow formed under my brush, it became clear that it was a bird.
And so symbolic, my mother loved birds, was sparrow like and now had wings.
That she could never have on this earth.
Thank you God for making me a painter. Thank you for making me my mother’s daughter.
Chambers Arts! in Ashworth Village is becoming JJ Jiang’s new venture "Village Art Circle." We will still be very involved in the arts – but in various locations and on line.
Here’s current happenings:
Watercolor with Martha Odins Wednesdays 11-2:30 at Lynda’s Studio Call 919 259 6458 for info & to register
Don’t Miss THIS — Carol Owen’s Altered Books Workshop April 10, 11, 12 9:30-4:00 at Sip…a wine store register at owenalteredbooks.eventbrite.com or call 919 259 6458
Figure Drawing Mondays will continue at Village Art Circle/Ashworth Village contact Greg Miller" <greg_27607>
Liz Miller’s classes continue on Tuesday nights at Village Art Circle/Ashworth Village.
Dreama Tolle Perry’s Fall Workshops will also be at Village Art Circle Ashworth Village.
AND Judie continues framing – contact her at thenatureofartframeshop.com
Final FridayS this month will be at Sip…a wine store. Paulette Wright and Karen Dillard
are featured. AND Lynda Chamber’s (my) abstracts are at a great new gallery — Manifestationz in Downtown Cary… http://manifestationz.com
Enjoy the Arts!
Chambers Arts! is Rebirthing Shared Memories – Call for Artists Postponed
Posted: March 11, 2013 by CA! in PaintingTags: art, Classes, Creative, Entertainment, entertainment, Events, Family, Framing, North Carolina, Painting
Chambers Arts! Ashworth Village Location
is transitioning April 1 to JJ Jiang and is becoming “Village Art Circle.”
Shared Memories is postponed – will let you know when we reschedule.
AND… these events are still scheduled – 919 259 6458 for info
Figure Drawing – Mondays Greg Miller leads
Martha Odins watercolor Wednesdays; Carol Owen’s Altered Books April 10, 11, 12 9:30-4:00
Dreama Tolle Perry’s October November workshops will be held at Village Art Circle – Lynda’s still hosting!
Judie’s still framing – contact her at thenatureofartframeshop.com
Chambers Arts! won’t be open for this final Friday — All is great news we’re rebirthing as a new venture.
Carol Owen Altered Books April 10, 11, 12
Posted: March 3, 2013 by CA! in PaintingTags: art, Art Lessons, artist gatherings, Artists, Cary, Classes, Events, handmade books, Inspiration, North Carolina, Painting, paper
Carol Owen: ”Altered book artists like to say there are no rules.
To that I would add, just a chance to play and have fun. In this workshop we will use collage and embellishment to turn old books into interactive works of art.
Each student will make a reference book so they have a permanent record of the techniques shown. I will demonstrate various ways of doing backgrounds, how to get color and texture on a page. We will do pockets, slits and pull-outs, niches, and doors, and many different kinds of pop ups. I will discuss glues and paints, and the types of books that work best for this art form.
I will have examples of my altered books with me. This class is suitable for all levels.”
Call 919 259 6458 to register
