SC Arts Commission in Columbia, SC, Announces FY2012 Artist Fellowships

A Little Commentary on this Announcement I have no problem with these selections – I think they’re both great, but I’ve got a few problems with the process. First, I’m not sure if the problem is that so few artists are applying for these fellowships or if it’s the fact that the same people keep ... Read More

North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC, Receives Grant from NC Arts council

The North Carolina Pottery Center in Randolph County has been awarded $20,412 from the North Carolina Arts Council for State Arts Resources, and $8,000 for the Traditional Arts Program in the Schools held each year in the Center’s educational building for fifth grade students from the Seagrove Elementary School in Seagrove, NC. Board president, Linda ... Read More

Tracking the Numbers of the July 2011 Issue of Carolina Arts

If you want a lesson into why you should avoid planning any event at the same time as a major holiday weekend – the stats for our July 2011 issue of Carolina Arts can be a good example. Unfortunately we’ll have to deal with two such events each year – New Year’s Eve and Day ... Read More

The August 2011 Issue of Carolina Arts is Now Ready

The August 2011 issue of Carolina Arts is up on our website at (www.carolinaarts.com) – all 58 pages of it. We had over 33,000 downloads of the July 2011 issue. That’s down from previous issue, but not bad for a Summer issue. We ask that you help us bring the news about the Carolina visual ... Read More

Linda and I Went to a Great American Monument and Saved $40

Back on June 2, 2011, we received an e-mail from One Eared Cow Glass(OECG) in Columbia, SC, about one of their 20th Anniversary events or specials – a sort of take our T-shirt on vacation with you offer. The deal was that if you took a One Eared Cow Glass T-shirt on vacation with you ... Read More

North Carolina Pottery Center Holds Annual Fundraising Auction at Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales in Hillsborough, NC – Aug. 11, 2011

As you all should know by now, government support for the arts is being cut back – whether it’s from local, state or national sources. That’s why fundraisers like the NC Pottery Center’s Going, Going, Gone to Pots is so important. But, it’s also a great opportunity to make a bid on some great pottery ... Read More

The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail in Upstate SC Installs 50th Quilt Block

Fifty and counting – that’s the number of quilt blocks that now comprise the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. This latest is titled “Kimono” and was originally designed by Ellen Kochansky, founder of the Rensing Center in Pickens, SC. A well known textile artist, designer and quilter, Kochansky’s craft is grounded in the traditional style. However, ... Read More