The Arts Council of Mercer County

2nd Annual Fall Arts Festival

2010-08-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Friend in the Arts,

The Arts Council of Mercer County is conducting its Second Fall Arts Festival on October 9th, 2010 at Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The success of our first festival has led to a bigger platform and an expansion of activities and events. Our festival would not be complete without your artistic expression and passion.

Fort Harrod State Park has a beautiful and serene atmosphere with plenty of shade and amenities. Harrodsburg is famous for being the first settlement in Kentucky and the park is home to an actual replica of the original fort and is alive with living history interpreters. We hope that you choose this festival as your next opportunity to showcase and expose your art!

You will find an application and more information here. Please be sure to pass this along to your friends in the arts.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Sincerely,

The Arts Council of Mercer County Festival Committee
artscouncilmercercounty@yahoo.com

Information and Application for Arts Festival

2010-08-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

Arts County of Mercer County 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 9th from 10am to 5pm.

Welcome to the 2nd annual Arts Council of Mercer County Fall Festival - organized and administered by the Arts Council of Mercer County, Harrodsburg, KY.
Funding is provided by local businesses and art patrons. Show hours are 10-5 Saturday. The Fall Festival is held on the picturesque lawn of the Fort Harrod in Harrodsburg, Ky. Conveniently located on Hwy 127 in Harrodsburg.

This is a juried event and only artists displaying their own original work are eligible. Exhibitors must be present throughout the day of the show 10am —5pm. Artists leaving early will not be invited back. The emphasis of the show is on original arts & crafts. 2-D artists working with prints must label all prints as such and numbered edition prints only are acceptable. Prints can comprise up to 50% of the total display.

No commercially made products, ceramics made from molds, kit objects, glass from patterns or mass-produced items may be exhibited. All work must be labeled with a price, or “not for sale.” The committee reserves the right to reject any work, display or exhibitor, which in its opinion does not conform to the artist’s
work as represented by the submitted application.

TO JURY: Send 3 labeled photos (preferred) or CD, which accurately represent the work to be exhibited for each category. A 4th photo of Booth Display is encouraged. Artists and Craftsmen will be juried solely on the photos submitted. Do not send original work. Photos of accepted artists will be retained until the show and will be returned on day of the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit a short explanation of their work including any special or unusual techniques or aspects of their work as well as a biography. This information may be used in publicity of the event.

BOOTH INFO: Outdoors! You must provide your own display and tent covering. Booth space is 10’ x 10’ - 10’ x 12”

SET UP TIMES: 6 am Sat. Set up must be complete by 9:30 am.

RETURN ENVELOPE: Your application must be accompanied by a sufficient-sized, self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage for return of CD/photos. Application will be accompanied by a valid email address or phone number so we can notify you of the jury’s results.

NO PETS PLEASE DURING THE SHOW, SORRY!!!!!!!!!

QUESTIONS? Call Laura Kellersberger 859-866-8757

CATEGORIES:
1) Photography
2) Paintings/ Drawings
3) 3-D Metal/Wood
4) Ceramics
5) Sculpture
6) Mixed Media
7) Fiber– fabrics, leather
8) Jewelry
9) Consumables– Candles, soaps, lotions, etc.
10) Glass (2-D or 3-D)

FEES: Space Fee $35.00 Please include w/ application Make all checks payable to ACMC.

An acceptance is a commitment to show and no refund will be made for cancellation or rain-out.

SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 POSTMARK

ACMC Fall Festival 2010
Fine Arts and Crafts Show- October 9
Categories: _____Photography _____Painting/Drawing _____ 3-D Metal/Wood
_____Ceramics _____Sculpture _____ Mixed Media _____ Glass 2-D or 3-D
_____ Fiber _____ Jewelry _____ Consumables– Candles, Lotions, Soaps, etc. )

Specific Medium within category: _____________________________________________________________________________
Demonstration — I would like to do a demonstration.
Specify type___________________________________________

Fees Paid by: ________ Check (Preferred method) _________ Credit Card #_________________________________________
Name on Card, Zip______________________________________ Exp. Date________
Security Code______

To assist the jury please number each photo and provide a brief description.
Image 1 ___________________________________________________________________________
Image 2____________________________________________________________________________
Image 3____________________________________________________________________________
Special requests:___________________________________________________________________________

Exhibitor Information (please print clearly)
Name:_________________________________
*Business Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ____ Zip __________
E-mail _______________________________________________
Phone # ____________________________________________
·Please use my business name on the show program _______
Cell # _______________________________________
·License plate # _________________________________________ (to help us police proper parking procedures

·AGREEMENT/ RELEASE
I/we hereby make application to become an exhibitor in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show. I/we agree to abide by the rules and regulations as are established.

Furthermore I/we hereby release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ACMA, the City of Harrodsburg, KY and the officers, agents and employees of each, as well as all co-sponsors and their representatives from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims, actions, suits, and damage arising out of or in connection with this show. The ACMC does not carry insurance to cover your personal property or against personal injury to you or your helpers. You are advised to obtain your own insurance. I/we hereby authorize use of the images submitted with this application, or duplicates thereof for show publicity or documentation. I/we hereby certify that I am the sole producer or co-producer of the work exhibited and acknowledge that the ACMC reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules. I/we have read and understand the requirements for participation in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show, including this agreement and release.

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE:_________________

**** Please print clearly and complete all information. ****

Mail to: ACMC Fall Festival 2010
c/o Laura Kellersberger-
1760 Bondville Rd
Salvisa, KY 40372

Did you remember to include...fees, labeled photos/CD, SASE?

Zombie Crawl

2010-08-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

The 1st Annual "Zombie Crawl" in downtown Harrodsburg on August 13, 2010 was a huge success. Below are some photos from the event:

Tim White - Head Zombie

Tim White, Candace Thomas, and Jennifer Fister

Brody Pitman

Kelly Simpson and Madison Phillips

Kelly Simpson

"Thriller" courtesy of Goldie Goldsmith and Studio G

Kelly Simpson

"It's just a Thriller, Thriller night ..."

"Let's do the Time Warp again ... it's just a step to the left and a jump to the right ..."

Time Warp

Zombie Dog

One of the drummers

The entire cast of Zombies

Zombie Crawl

2010-08-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

Check out Jennifer Brummett's article in the Advocate Messenger about the 1st annual ZOMBIE CRAWL to be held on Main Street in Harrodsburg tonight.

“A crawl is typically an event in which people come together for a common purpose,” said Joy Mosko, who founded the arts council. “It usually begins in one place and ends at another. In our case, this crawl is the beginning of what we hope to be the first of many crawls to come.

“The purpose of our crawl or walk is to create a performance art event with the supreme focus on collecting food for the Back Pack Program for our local schools.”

Photo by Jennifer Brummett, Advocate Messenger

“We hope this event brings awareness to the Back Pack Program but we also hope that the community becomes more aware of the arts council, as well. It’s important for a community to have an arts culture and we are only trying to enhance and add to what we already have here by creating new events and enlightening our community by showcasing its artists and arts of many kinds.”

7-10 p.m. Aug. 13

Downtown Harrodsburg

Free of Charge

The evening will begin at the 7 p.m. at the Mercer County Public Library. The crawl will begin at about 7:15 p.m. It will move down the street toward the Harrodsburg Herald and then take a right onto Main Street. The crawl will end at Olde Town Park. “Thriller” then will be performed by the Studio G performers. After that performance, refreshments will be available. A drum circle will follow, and a classic zombie movie might be shown.

Care and Feeding of Nightmares

2010-08-11T03:14:00.000-07:00

For anyone who would like to purchase my 2nd chapbook of poetry, "Care and Feeding of Nightmares" - you can email me at:

careandfeedingofnightmares@gmail.com

with your snail-mail address. The books are $5 each plus $2 for shipping and handling. I hope to have PayPal set up on my blog in a few weeks for payments, but currently I can only accept checks or money orders. I will mail out the book on the day I receive your order. You can also buy the books at J. Sampson Antiques on Main Street in Harrodsburg. Thanks to everyone who buys a book!

The Zombies are coming ...

2010-08-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

.... the Zombies are coming! They will be on Main Street in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on August 13th from 7pm-10pm - parking in the temporary library parking lot at the corner of Broadway and Chiles Street.

Bring food for the Backpack Program of Mercer County and join The Arts Council of Mercer County in the library parking lot at 7pm. Come early for makeup! More details to follow.

Mark your calendars now and gather your costume!

Application for 2nd Annual ACMC Fall Festival

2010-08-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

TO JURY: Send 3 labeled photos (preferred) or CD, which accurately represent the work to be exhibited for each category. A 4th photo of Booth Display is encouraged. Artists and Craftsmen will be juried solely on the photos submitted. Do not send original work. Photos of accepted artists will be retained until the show and will be returned on day of the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit a short explanation of their work including any special or unusual techniques or aspects of their work as well as a biography. This information may be used in publicity of the event.

BOOTH INFO: Outdoors! You must provide your own display and tent covering. Booth space is 10’ x 10’ - 10’ x 12”

SET UP TIMES: 6 am Sat. Set up must be complete by 9:30 am.

RETURN ENVELOPE: Your application must be accompanied by a sufficient-sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage for return of CD/photos. Application will be accompanied by a valid email address or phone number so we can notify you of the jury’s results.

NO PETS PLEASE DURING THE SHOW, SORRY!!!!!!!!!

QUESTIONS? Call Laura Kellersberger 859-866-8757

CATEGORIES:
1) Photography
2) Paintings/ Drawings
3) 3-D Metal/Wood
4) Ceramics
5) Sculpture
6) Mixed Media
7) Fiber– fabrics, leather
8) Jewelry
9) Consumables– Candles,
soaps, lotions, etc.
10) Glass (2-D or 3-D)

FEES: Space Fee $35.00 Please include w/ application Make all checks payable to ACMC.
An acceptance is a commitment to show and no refund will be made for cancellation or rain-out.

SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 POSTMARK

Arts Council of Mercer County’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 9th from, 10-5pm

ACMC Fall Festival 2010

Fine Arts and Crafts Show- October 9

Categories: _____Photography _____Painting/Drawing _____ 3-D Metal/Wood
_____Ceramics _____Sculpture _____ Mixed Media _____ Glass 2-D or 3-D
_____ Fiber _____ Jewelry _____ Consumables– Candles, Lotions, Soaps, etc. )
Specific Medium within category:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______ Demonstration — I would like to do a demonstration.
Specify type___________________________________________
Fees Paid by: ________ Check (Preferred method) _________ Credit Card
#_________________________________________
Name on Card, Zip______________________________________ Exp. Date________ Sec. Code______
To assist the jury please number each photo and provide a brief description.
Image 1 _____________________________________________________________________________
Image 2____________________________________________________________________________
Image 3____________________________________________________________________________
Special
requests:_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________
Exhibitor Information (please print clearly)
Name:_________________________________
*Business Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________ City _____________________________
State ____ Zip __________
E-mail _______________________________________________
Phone # ____________________________________________
·Please use my business name on the show program _______
Cell # _______________________________________
License plate # _________________________________________ (to help us police proper parking procedures.

AGREEMENT/ RELEASE
I/we hereby make application to become an exhibitor in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show. I/we agree to abide by the rules and
regulations as are established.

Furthermore I/we hereby release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ACMC, the City of Harrodsburg, KY and the officers, agents and employees of each, as well as all co-sponsors and their representatives from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims, actions, suits, and damage arising out of or in connection with this show. The ACMC does not carry insurance to cover your personal property or against personal injury to you or your helpers. You are advised to obtain your own insurance. I/we hereby authorize use of the images submitted with this application, or duplicates thereof for show publicity or documentation. I/we hereby certify that I am the sole producer or co-producer of the work exhibited and acknowledge that the ACMC reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules. I/we have
read and understand the requirements for participation in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show, including this agreement and release.

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE:_________________

**** Please print clearly and complete all information. ****

Mail to: ACMC Fall Festival 2010
c/o Laura Kellersberger-
1760 Bondville Rd
Salvisa, KY 40372
Did you remember to include...fees, labeled photos/CD, SASE?

The Festival of Books and Arts

2010-07-11T00:57:00.000-07:00

The Harrodsburg Herald coverage of the 1st Annual Harrodsburg Festival Books of Arts. The show was held on June 26th, so this coverage appeared in the June 30th paper.

Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts

2010-06-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

Below you will find the booth assignments for Saturday's Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts. Remember to bring a tent or umbrella, sun screen.. floppy hats or whatever to protect yourself if the sun gets too hot for you.
Tony
1. Ed McClanahan
2. Donna Ison
3. Roberta & Lonnie Brown
4. Christopher Kelder
5. Sheri Wright
6. Abigail Keam
7. Kathy Skaggs
8. Alonzo Fugate
9. Fred L. Cook
10. Ann Gabhart
11. Nic Brown
12. Fiona Young-Brown
13. Mason Smith
14. Marie Mitchell
15. Rebecca Turney
16. Ragged Edge Theater
17. Russell A. Vassallo
18. Bill Womack
19. Betty Pace
20. Nash Black
21. Kentucky Monthly (publisher)
22. Kari Burchfield (artist)
23. Billy Reed
24. The Community of Mercer County Writers (Nomadic Ink) & Katerina Klemer (This is OUR Booth!!!)
25. Richard Taylor
26. Kris Marnon (artist)
27. Joanna Thompson (potter)
28. Shaker Village (organization)
29. Kaboom Writers
30. Lynn Pruett
31. Tim Renfrow (publisher booth)
32. Jeff Loane (artist)
33. Mathew Rodgers (artist)
35. Mark Wayne Adams (writer/ artist)
36. Mike Young (artist)
37. Fort Harrod (organization)
38. Jacquie Woodward (artist)
39. Fan Fun Books
40. Dreama
41. Paula Sparrow
42. Tim Callahan
43. E. Gail Chandler
44. Nelda Shattles Copas
45. Tourist Commission
46. Normandi Ellis
47. Russell Lunsford
48. Jan Sullivan
49. Alycia Davidson
50. Rinda Hahn
51. Lori A. Moore
52.
53. Georgia Stamper/Sherry Chandler
54. Sylvia DeLee Davis
55. Dr. William Montell
56. Vickie Cimprich
57. Ruth Thompson
58. John Braxton Sparks
59. Joan Hall
60. Ron Rhody

Information for Authors and other participants,

Thank you for being a part of this event. I wish each of you great success and a lot of fun.
* You have received your booth assignment but there could be a slight change between now and then but if there is I will let you know. There will be a name tent on each table so if you get lost just look for your name. There should be a volunteer somewhere around the booth area to assist you if you have any problems.

* The Country Hearth Inn in Harrodsburg is offering some great deals on rooms. Call 859-734-2400 and mention The Harrodsburg Books and Arts Festival or ask for Nate Patel

* If you come in from the North or South you will be most likely traveling on US 127 which comes directly into Harrodsburg. Do not take the by pass. Once you get into town there will be signs directing you to the area reserved for our authors and other vendors. If you come in from another direction just watch for the signs bringing you to the parking area. If you do a map quest or google directions put your destination point as Greenville Street, Harrodsburg, KY That will put you very near the parking area. If you need more detailed directions, please call me at either 859-734-7867 or 859-247-0522 (C) if you need to talk with me on the 26th please call the cell phone.

* The booths should be set up by 9 am. If you need help getting to your booth please drop me an email so I can make arrangements but we will be really busy that morning. But if you do need help we will assist you.

* Please bring sun screen. We will provide you will all the water you need and there will be someone to go get it for you. We will also have food available and someone to sit at your booth while you go eat or whatever you need.

* If you have a patio table umbrella with a holder, feel free to bring it. I have one and you fill the base with water so it does not fly away, it will help some if the sun shines too much on your booth. The sun does not shine on both sides of Main St all day. But it will be hot and will shine on you for awhile so please prepare for that. We hope to have a big tent next year and the sun will not be a problem. We will try to make you as comfortable as possible.

We are so excited about you being here and we want your experience to be a great one. And, thank you for being a part of this first Books and Arts Festival.

Tony Sexton

Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts

2010-06-16T16:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,

Just a reminder that the Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts is just around the corner. As you know this thing actually happened because we sat down last November and made some plans for this year... what we thought would be a small book fair blossomed into an amazing event.

Anyway, there will be around 50 authors, a lot of artists and things happening all day that will give folks a lot of things to do. We will be doing reading all day at two locations and we will have a booth where we can sell chap books or whatever and meet all the folks passing by.

The most important thing I have to ask is CAN YOU HELP? We are in charge of the authors. That involves making sure they have everything they need, getting them bottled water or a snack... sitting at their booth if they need a break and so forth. I have done this at The Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort and it is really a lot of fun. It is a great way to get to know the authors and make friends. We need as many as we can get for as long as they can stay.. so if you can work a few hours or all day please let me know as soon as possible.

I really hope we make a good showing since it was our idea. I know other groups have 15 or 20 volunteers so we need to try and be there. I know some of you will not be able to spend the entire day but I hope you can come for a few hours. Also, if you would like to fix some sort of snack or finger food to share with other volunteers Goldie would appreciate it. We will have a hospitality room at Studio G for all the volunteers (water, food a place to take a break) so we need lots of goodies and I know many of you make some FANTASTIC goodies.

So, please, please try to adjust your schedule so you can be a part of this, help out and go away with a fun and exciting time and let me know as soon as possible how long you can work, what times and so forth. I will send a schedule of the things we need to do and a schedule of who is reading where sometime this week.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Tony Sexton

THRILLER

2009-11-10T07:34:00.000-08:00

For those of you who missed the performance of "THRILLER" by the Studio G dancers at the first annual Arts Festival or on Halloween night, this is your chance to catch an Encore presentation:

November 13th at 6:00pm

Friday the 13th!!

Fountain Park

Main Street in Harrodsburg, KY

They promise a "howling good time"!!

Arts Festival Poetry Contest

2009-09-23T05:42:00.000-07:00

The Arts Council of Mercer County
Presents
Arts Festival Poetry Contest

Three Categories
1. Adult
2. High School Students
3. Middle School Students
(This includes ALL Home School Students)

Entrants may submit up to 4 poems

Any length is ok but the subject must be “Art”
Entry fees are:
$1.00 for one poem
$3.00 for four poems

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
October 12th, 2009

Winner will receive 5 copies of a chapbook of their poetry up to 20 pages. Entrants will be able to read some of their work at The Writer’s Café booth at the festival.

Entries and fees should be sent to The Arts Council of Mercer County, 235 Ashley Camp Rd. Harrodsburg, KY. 40330. Any questions should be sent to Tony Sexton at contentedme@hotmail.com

ArtVenture

2009-09-14T08:39:00.000-07:00

Come join us for our 2nd ArtVenture at Eagles Nest Nature Preserve in Mercer County. Saturday, October 10th from 9 - 12 noon members of The Arts Council of Mercer County will meet at Eagles Nest on 700 Calvary Lane to enjoy a morning full of art inspiration. Eagles Nest is a 1,000 acre nature preserve in Mercer County with lakes, trails, wildlife and lots of other natural offerings. Bring your easels, paint brushes, sketch pads, notebooks, yarn, clay, musical instrument - whatever it takes to produce your art - and join us for a full-filled morning. Also, bring a dish for a potluck meal.

Pieceful Hands Studio

2009-09-09T08:01:00.001-07:00

Check out the wonderful fiber artwork of local artist, Mary Alexander.

Mary is a member of The Gathering Artists, the Wilderness Trace Art League, the Studio Art Quilters Association, and the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program. She is also a charter member of KaBoom, a women writers’ group. The studio is located in her home onBeaumont Avenue in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

A Kentucky Morning on Terrapin Hill

2009-09-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

A Kentucky Morning on Terrapin Hill
By Bobbi Rightmyer

Awakened before dawn to the gentle tap of rainfall on the window panes,
the morning is cool with a hint of humidity touching the air.
As the day kisses the horizon and the dark clouds prevail,
my muse begins whispering sweet nothings in my ear.
Inspiration comes easy on these overcast days,
tho’ many will complain at the lack of sunbeams.
Fingers of thought gently caress my brain –
emotions are awaking from their sharp repose.
To Terrapin Hill I’ll make my escape,
the green rolling hills and the call of the calm.
Woodland groves with hardy young saplings grow in harmony with ancient woods –
Oaks, Walnuts, Cedars and Ash,
Hickory nut, Sycamore, Sweet Gum and Pine –
symbols of the frontier life, now gracing a modern time.
Native wildflowers still offer display,
surviving the dog days, tired from their summer work,
now preparing the offspring for next season’s life.
Goldenrod nods its head with the breeze and Joe-Pye weed follows suit;
Ironweed maintains its purple appeal, as asters wait to burst forth.
Cicadas are singing their sweet, blistering song,
as the cadence rises and falls like the crashing of waves.
Birds are trilling an opera as the morning marches on,
a call to a mate or the sharp chirp of warning.
More insects join the cicada chorus
and the occasional toad can be heard with his deep, throaty croak.
Muddy paths with slippery rocks, lead to moss lined trails at the wooded edge,
beckoning an entrance for all the wonders that wait –
peaceful solitude envelopes the soul.
Gentle breezes swaying the trees,
inviting fat droplets of rain to pepper down in tiny bursts.
Acorns are dropping and littering the ground,
along with walnuts and hickories, nature’s feast abounds.
Spiders are scurrying to build their webs, as squirrels begin to gather the nuts.
A rabbit is munching the remains of crown vetch,

his nose twitching, his ears alert.
My body is relaxed in this calming place,
just a brief moment away from the worries of life.
If ever you need a break from your stressful day, or a moment of peaceful solitude,
Terrapin Hill awaits with a soothing embrace
to help you wash the troubles away.

ArtVenture

2009-08-31T06:51:00.000-07:00

The newly formed Arts Council of Mercer County held its first ever ArtVenture for all artists in our community - painters, sketch artists, writers, photographers, musicians, dancers, etc. The goal of an ArtVenture is to expose all artists to the same environment or inspiration and see what type of art is created.

We meet at Terrapin Hill Farm - a 375-acre organic working, sustainable farm in Mercer County - for a morning trip to inspire our creativity. We had people writing poems and short stories about the farm, doing sketching of local fauna, taking numerous photos and painting wonderful landscapes. At our next meeting, we will bring in our finished products to share with everyone.

Even though the morning started out as gray, overcast and rainy, the sun eventually came out and it was a beautiful morning. At the end of the morning, we were treated to a wonderful organic lunch, prepared by Terrapin Hill - most of the food was grown or raised on the farm. We ate several different varieties of tomatoes, dill pickles, bread 'n butter pickles, pasta salad, potato salad, and chicken salad (yes, from organic, free-range chickens). For dessert we were treated to cantalope, peaches, red and yellow watermelon and ice cream.

If you have never visited Terrapin Hill Farm, I encourage you to do so. There annual Harvest Festival is coming up September 24 - 27th.

The Ivory Gate

2009-08-25T05:04:00.000-07:00

(Painting copyright of The Ivory Gate)

Here are some "artistic" opportunities available at The Ivory Gate located at 110 W. Poplar Street in Harrodsburg. The Ivory Gate is operated by Connie Goetsh and Sue Sutton.

LANDSCAPE AND STILL LIFE PAINTING CLASSES
*Cost for each 4-week session is $48, which includes all materials.*

FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS: Mondays 4 to 5:30pm
FOR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS AND KIDS: Mondays 6:30 to 8pm
SESSION I: September 14, 21, 28 and October 5
SESSION II: October 19, 26 and November 2, 9

FOR KIDS WHO HAVE ALREADY TAKEN AT LEAST 3 CLASSES: Wednesdays 3 to 4:30pm
SESSION I: September 9, 16, 23, 30
SESSION II: October 21, 28 and November 4, 11

FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL KIDS: Thursdays 6:30 to 8pm
SESSION I: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1
SESSION II: October 22, 29 and November 5, 12

FOR ADULTS - OPEN STUDIO: Tuesdays 6 to 9pm and Thursdays 2 to 5pm
*Each 3 hour class is $25 if we provide supplies, or $20 if you bring your own supplies*
Adults work independently on paintings of their choosing, with as much or as little instruction and help as desired. Just call on the day you are coming ... no advance registration required.

FALL BREAK FUN
*Cost for each 3 day session is $36, which includes all materials.*

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 13, 14 and 15
SESSION I: Collage with Paper and Paint, 10:30 to noon
SESSION II: Mixed Media with Paint and Found Objects 2 to 3:30pm

FRIDAY NIGHT CRAFT CLASS
Traditional Hand Hooked Rugs
*Cost is $5 per class, plus materials.*
Every Friday night at 7pm, beginning September 18th. Call early to confirm your place and allow us time to assemble materials.

SATURDAY CLASSES
$12 per class

10:30 to noon November 14th - Paint a Harvest Door Hanging
10:30 to noon December 5th - Paint a Christmas Door Hanging

To register, or for more information, call 734-2266 or e-mail: theivorygate@bellsouth.net

Book Launch

2009-08-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Tony Sexton and Earl P. Dean on your successful book launch/mixer yesterday at the Kentucky Fudge Company. Tony has just released his first book of poetry, "Scraps," and Earl has release a science fiction novella, "A Tailor Maiden's Secret."

Both of these books are available at Wasteland Press and Amazon.

Herschel McKinley - the MC (Photo by Bobbi Rightmyer)

Tony Sexton (Photo by Bobbi Rightmyer)

Earl P. Dean (Photo by Cheryl Sexton)

Earl P. Dean and Tony Sexton (Photo by Cheryl Sexton)

Arts Council Meeting - August 13, 2009

2009-08-14T20:11:00.001-07:00

The Arts Council of Mercer County held its 2nd meeting on Thursday night, August 13, 2009 at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension office. The agenda consisted of:

The first ArtVenture will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 9am until 12 noon at Terrapin Hill Farm. An organic lunch will be offered for only $10, or you can bring your own sack lunch. The morning of nature is an attempt to speak the creative muse of all types of artists, including, but not limited to: writers, photographers, painters, sculptures, potters, fiber arts, metal workers and wood workers.

The first Fall Arts Fair will be Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 1oam until 6pm. Any artist willing to demonstrate and/or sell their work is encouraged to set up a booth. There will be music and food vendors, as well as a children's area to create and display art.

In immediate business, discussion was giving to the formation of the following committees:

Fall Arts Festival Committee
Downtown Art Project Committee
Fundraising Committee
Events and Ideas Commitee

We also discussed the potential of an Arts Council building and art gallery space.

Our fearless leader, Joy Mosko (photo by Tony Sexton)

These are crowd photos from the meeting (photos by Tony Sexton)