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Tracking the Numbers of the August 2011 Issue of Carolina Arts in the First Ten Days of August

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Well, the numbers are much better this month – especially since we had no holiday to compete with at the beginning of the month. This month in the first ten day, the August 2011 issue of Carolina Arts was downloaded 43,731 times – compared to just 29, 544 in the first ten days in July. ... Read More

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

NC Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC, Educates Area Teachers About NC Pottery History

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For three days in late June, 2011, a group of 25 local teachers took a break from their summer vacation to participate in a special workshop hosted by the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, North Carolina, and funded by an educational grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Goodnight Educational Fund. ... Read More

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

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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

Tracking the Numbers of the July 2011 Issue of Carolina Arts in the First Ten Days of July

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Well, as expected the 4th of July holiday weekend took its toll on our loyal readers. The paper was launched before midnight of July 1, which was a Friday – departure day for many people getting ready to celebrate our independence or start their Summer vacations. On Saturday I looked at the first days results ... Read More

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

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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