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Janaury Issue 2008
South Carolina Watermedia Society Hosts Statewide Regional Gatherings
The South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWS) will host its annual Regional Gatherings with programs in 12 cities throughout the state including Aiken, Anderson Beaufort, Chapin, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Georgetown, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, North Augusta and Rock Hill. Terminix Services of Columbia is the sponsor of this statewide event. SCWS members, artists (non-members), art patrons and the general public are invited to attend, free of charge.
The SCWS Regional Gatherings not only provide an educational program but also offer an opportunity for artists and art patrons to get together on a local level, share expertise, network with fellow artists, exchange ideas, get some artistic feedback ... and just visit with some friends.
The program topics vary per site and include lectures and demonstrations about figure, floral, landscape and abstract painting. Some sites will conduct critiques and artists are asked to bring 1 to 2 paintings to share with the group.
Kim Richards, SCWS Director said, "Please don't be shy about sharing your work in a group setting. It's a valuable learning experience for all and an opportunity to understand what jurors are looking for. Critiques have been a long held tradition to help artists develop their work."
SCWS membership is open to all South Carolina residents or property owners. Dues are $25 annually.
The "SCWS 31st Annual Exhibition" will be held Oct. 25 to Dec. 31, 2008, at the Franklins G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition, there will be an exhibit at Brookgreen Gardens in Pawley's Island, SC. The prospectus will be available in May and entries via digital image are due by Aug. 10, 2008. Other programs include a workshop by the juror, Mark Mehaffey, "Design, Color and Experiments in the Landscape," during Oct. 13 - 17, 2008 at Litchfield Beach Resort. The workshop fee is $385 and registration is now open.
SCWS Regional Gathering Programs include:
N. Augusta, SC - Feb. 5, 2008, at 7pm at the N. Augusta Community Center, 101 Brookside Dr. Co-sponsored by the North Augusta Artist Guild. Critique by Michael Pearson from Beaufort, SC. Bring a finished painting or one in progress.
Georgetown, SC - Feb. 6, 2008, at 10am at the Willbrook Plantation Clubhouse, 140 Tidewater Cir. Call Gail Joley at 843/237-9921. Co-sponsored by the Georgetown County Watercolor Society. Critique by Lynda English from Florence, SC. Bring 1 - 2 finished paintings or one in progress.
Florence, SC - Feb. 7, 2008, from 10am - noon at the Lynda English Studio & Gallery, 402 Second Loop, call 843/673-9144. Demonstration, "The Figure & the Beauty of Skin Tones in Watercolor," by Kate Lagaly from Myrtle Beach, SC. This is a hands-on painting class so bring your materials and learn to paint skin tones.
Anderson, SC - Feb. 11, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Anderson County Art Center, 110 Federal St., call 864/222-2787. Co-sponsored by the Anderson Artist Guild. Lecture & demonstration, "Painting Botanicals, Up-close & Vibrant," by Michael Pearson from Beaufort, SC.
Aiken, SC - Feb. 12, 2008, at 7pm at the Aiken Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St., SW. Co-sponsored by the Aiken Artist Guild. Critique by Michael Pearson from Beaufort, SC. Bring a finished painting or one in progress.
Myrtle Beach, SC - Feb. 16, 2008, from 10:15am - noon at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 South Ocean Blvd., call 843/238.2510. Co-sponsored by the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild. Lecture & demonstration, "Using Acrylic & Acrylic Inks on Paper" by Lynda English from Florence, SC.
Chapin, SC - Feb. 18, 2008, at 7pm at Crooked Creek Park (meeting room), 1098 Old Lexington Hwy. Co-sponsored by the Crooked Creek Art League. Lecture & demonstration, "Painting Botanicals, Up-close & Vibrant," by Michael Pearson from Beaufort, SC.
Corrected Date: Greenville, SC - Feb. 19, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Metropolitan Arts Council, 16 Augusta St. Contact Jane Todd Butcher, at 864/288-1092. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council. Critique by Carrie Burns Brown & Michael Brodeur. Bring 1 - 2 paintings to share with the group.
Rock Hill, SC - Feb. 19, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., call 803/328-2787. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Arts in Rock Hill. Lecture, "Challenges of Plein Air Painting in France," by Seymour Simmons, III from Winthrop University.
Beaufort, SC - Feb. 26, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Green Street Gym, 1001 Hamar St. Co-sponsored by the Beaufort Art Association. Lecture & demonstration, "Ways with Watercolor," by Daniel Cromer from Spartanburg, SC. A look at watercolor and its various approaches from pure transparent to experimental methods using paper and other surfaces.
Hilton Head, SC - Feb. 28, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Hilton Head Art Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, call 843/681-2399. Co-sponsored by the Hilton Head Art League. Lecture & demonstration, "Ways with Watercolor," by Daniel Cromer from Spartanburg, SC. A look at watercolor and its various approaches from pure transparent to experimental methods using paper and other surfaces.
Columbia, SC - Apr. 14, 2008, at 6:30pm at the Forest Lake Recreation Center, 6829 Wedgefield Rd., visit (www.trenholmartistguild.org). Co-sponsored by the Trenholm Artist Guild. Lecture & demonstration by Rose Metz of Sumter, SC, "Abstract & Realism," constructing paintings working with color, line & shapes to achieve abstract or realism.
For more information about SCWS, contact
Kim Richards, SCWS Director at 678/721-2506, e-mail to (scws@comcast.net)
or visit (www.fineartsemporium.com).
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