tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49453531399287094802024-03-18T20:45:36.878-07:00Snellville Area ArtistsA site for artists living in Snellville, Grayson, Loganville, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Stone Mountain. Artist groups Snellville GA 30078DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-77605726249386764932011-10-03T05:45:00.001-07:002011-10-03T05:45:58.907-07:00Please take the Snellville Arts SurveyThe South Gwinnett Community and the City of Snellville would like to know the level of interest that you and your neighbors have in the arts in South Gwinnett. Please share this survey with your friends and neighbors.<br /><br />For additional information, please contact Eric Van Otteren at evanotteren@snellville.org.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtsinSnellville">Click here to take the Snellville Arts survey</a>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-56265362600892719292011-09-08T05:40:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:40:50.329-07:00Fun art classes for absolute beginners<b>Minute Masterpiece</b><br />
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The classes are Tuesday at 7 PM (until 9-ish) at WineStyles and on alternating Saturdays (2nd and 4th Saturdays) from 4-6 PM. WineStyles is in The Avenue at Webb Gin in Snellville.<br />
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Costs are $25 per person, all materials included, and the students get to take their finished 16"x20" paintings home after class. Paintings are predetermined and taught step-by-step so that people who have never painted before can create a nice image in approximately 2 hours.<br />
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For more information about classes I can be reached at MinuteMasterpiece.com or please call me at<br />
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Examples of pictures from class can be found here: <a href="http://www.minutemasterpiece.com/gallery.html">http://www.minutemasterpiece.com/gallery.html</a><br />
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For more information, see <a href="http://www.minutemasterpiece.com/">http://www.minutemasterpiece.com/</a>Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-48478348199263608952011-09-02T09:17:00.001-07:002011-09-02T09:17:42.715-07:00Support the Arts in SnellvilleLast week, a few people gathered to talk about the possibility of creating a Snellville and/or South Gwinnett Arts Alliance.<br />
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From that meeting, the decision was made to engage a broader representation from the community.<br />
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The idea was discussed to schedule a meeting and invite all interested individuals.<br />
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The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m.<br />
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Anyone interested in art and/or supporting art of most genres is invited, including theater, performance art, poetry, literature, painting, watercolor, painting, etc.<br />
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For additional information, please feel free to contact Eric Van Otteren, Economic Development Manager for the City of Snellville, at evanotteren@snellville.org.<br />
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The exhibit features twenty-seven paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolor and pastels.<br />
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The library is at Grayson New Hope Road (Highway 84) and Bennett Road in Grayson.<br />
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Diana also teaches painting and the work of some of her students will be featured at this same location later this year.Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-45302945348769466362011-07-07T08:23:00.001-07:002011-07-07T08:23:21.402-07:00Gwinnett Artists Paint Mural in Wisconsin<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/localnews/headlines/Lilburn_artists_make_their_mark_on_Wis_towns_wall_125052739.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgAIAAoATADOANAkYrU8ARIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=GLGQVLYbEb4&usg=AFQjCNGleLWGIPRv0sOQfZpk_fuzXrqfBA" style="color: #1111cc;" target="_blank">Lilburn artists make their mark on Wis. town's wall</a><br />
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LILBURN — Four Gwinnett County residents recently joined an elite group of artists in Wisconsin to paint a picture of small town America. They were among 150 artists nationwide who visited Plymouth, Wis., at the end of June to paint 21 murals around ...</span>Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-61204528100299138132011-06-19T06:47:00.000-07:002011-06-19T06:47:39.538-07:00Article about Snellville Artist John Duke in Gwinnett Daily PostThis is a wonderful article about Snellville artist John Duke, written by Carole Townsend.<br />
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The Snellville artist talks about color and medium and light and canvas like a dad might talk about a favorite son, with pride and understanding. About five years ago, he might have sounded a little different. Duke was undergoing dialysis three days a ...Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-85481016243119443152011-04-13T17:01:00.000-07:002011-04-13T17:01:50.341-07:00House Bill 264 (HB264) will move Georgia Council for the Arts to the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development<span style="font-size: small;">Bill to Move GA Council for the Arts to Economic Development Up for Vote</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Please contact your Representative to Support HB 264</span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">House Bill 264 (HB264) will move Georgia Council for the Arts to the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and protect GCA's dollar for dollar, multi-year matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This is widely considered to be a positive move for GCA as it acknowledges the multi-million dollar arts & cultural industry of Georgia as an economic engine.</span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;"><b>The Senate passed HB264 and now it's up for vote in the House. Please contact your House Representative immediately to urge him or her to support HB264. Then encourage your friends to do the same.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">HB73 has been attached as an amendment to HB264. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">This year, the focus of the HB73 is as a flexible economic development tool for local communities, focused on local option and local control. Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed expressed his support of the Bill in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, as has the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the the Tourism Industry. A coalition of cities, counties, and arts and cultural organizations, known as Georgia Communities for Growth, is pushing for a bill that would give communities unprecedented flexibility for a new revenue stream to fund Arts and Culture as well as other economic drivers.</span></span><br />
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<b>We need your help ASAP contacting your legislative representative. Two Minutes. That’s all it takes to tell your representative to support HB 264 as amended.</b></span> <br />
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SNELLVILLE — Darla Dixon is a Jack — make that Jill — of all trades. The creator and writer of My Snellville Blog, mother of four and skilled portrait artist, Dixon says she'd be the whole package “if I could just make a peanut butter sandwich. ...</span>Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-4128175382756075922011-02-21T16:43:00.000-08:002011-02-21T16:43:56.843-08:00Altered Book CompetitionGwinnett County Public Library will host an “Altered Book: Unbound Treasures” competition. Turn your old book into a piece of art.<br />
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Gwinnett County Public Library invites artists from Gwinnett County and the metro-Atlanta area to submit an Altered Book to any of its fifteen branches by April 9. Judging will take place in May.<br />
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Winning and honorable mention artwork will be displayed at The Hudgens Center for the Arts in June.<br />
A free workshop to introduce altered book art techniques will be jointly sponsored by the Gwinnett County Library System and the Hudgens and held at the Hudgens on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
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To reserve a seat in the workshop, RSVP by March 9 to info@thehudgens.org.Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-6316273082151142182011-02-16T21:43:00.000-08:002011-02-16T22:12:51.842-08:00Minute Masterpiece Is About Art & FunMargaret Poplin has a unique art business called <b>Minute Masterpiece</b>, in which people with little or no art training are led through a step-by-step teaching process while having a fun night with friends.<br />
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All materials are provided for each participant to use. At the end of the night, they can go home with their very own acrylic painting.<a href="http://darla-dixon-artist.blogspot.com/2010/11/painting-outside-my-comfort-zone.html"> <u>I took Margaret's class back in November</u></a>.<br />
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My first class was 07-21-2010 but I have had the logo and corporation put together since Summer of 2009, I just had to save enough money for supplies so I could get started. <br />
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<b>Why did you start your business?</b><br />
I love painting and I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree so I wanted to see if I could use my degree to start a business. My Mom and many of my friends have always tried to get me to teach them various art techniques but none of them really have an art background so I have to break whatever technique they want to learn down into easy steps. I figured since I was already used to doing this it might be a good idea to try and market it. People need a creative outlet, whether they know it or not, and I hope this helps some people find their “inner artist."<br />
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<b>How long have you been doing art?</b><br />
Since I could use finger paints and crayons, my family has always been very supportive of my creative endeavors and encouraged it ever since I was a very small child.<br />
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<b>What is your art education background?</b><br />
I received my BFA and MFA both from SCAD (Savannah campus). While I was there I had some of the best teachers available, though I didn’t realize how great they were until grad school. They are very encouraging and nurturing in the Illustration department. I learned from all kinds of artists, some that work exclusively in fine art, others who illustrate for business magazines, still others that do children’s books (which was my focus in school), or even editorials. While I was there I was exposed to a variety of styles and techniques, no one style or method was help superior to any others really so you were encouraged to pursue any direction you wanted to explore.<br />
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I think I was just naturally predisposed to teaching, I always helped my friends learn while growing up and we were part of the “nerdier” crowd, so I always admired my teachers. Two teachers in my childhood really made me want to teach, Mrs. Theresa Mays (my AP art teacher) and Mrs. Raylee Durden (my AP English teacher). They were extremely patient and supportive throughout my high school career. I also learned more at college from wonderful professors such as Kurt Vargo, Paul Hudson, Don Rogers, Mohamed Danawi, Dick Krepel, Linda Warner, and John Foerster (though I am leaving many out also!). They give you a realistic view of making an living as a Fine Artist and I assisted Kurt, Paul, and Don as a teaching assistant for a variety of different classes ranging from technique and anatomy to computer illustration and design. Having to teach such a broad range of subject matter really helps you learn HOW to teach regardless of WHAT you teach. It’s all about making the complex break down into manageable chunks. <br />
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<b>Do people need to be a certain age or level of experience in art to participate?</b><br />
I prefer to teach students ages 18 and up, 21 and up if we are teaching at a location that serves alcohol. You do not have to have any experience however, I try to make it easy for everyone and most people are surprised at how well they do even in their first class!<br />
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<b>Where do you teach your classes?</b><br />
Class times and schedules vary depending on our host locations. Currently I teach at Wine Styles in Snellville and at 45 South Cafe in Norcross. I am always looking for new locations so if anyone is interested in hosting a class at their business, especially on the weekends, please contact me and we can work something out. <br />
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<b>How much do the classes/sessions cost?</b><br />
Classes are $25 per person at any of our host locations and I will do private classes for parties of 10 or more within and hours driving range of Snellville, also at $25 per person. For further distances I would have to charge additional travel expenses but it is not out of the question. Beverages and food are not included in class prices. <br />
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<b>What are the steps to set up a class or attend a class?</b><br />
Classes can have up to 24 people per class. Anyone can reserve their space online at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/52d4fWKS2oqOHEwLp0XJAJ_1vNA;www.minutemasterpiece.com" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/l/<wbr></wbr>52d4fWKS2oqOHEwLp0XJAJ_1vNA;<wbr></wbr>www.minutemasterpiece.com</a> by clicking on the events shown on the calendar. We have an interactive calendar now that even shows the painting that will be created at each class. We accept payments via PayPal or in cash at the door, reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure that you get a space. If you want to organize a private class with a specialty painting please call for details: 404-955-8203. I will be happy to work with organizers that want to arrange a painting session for birthday and bachelorette parties, showers, etc.<br />
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If you come to a class make sure you wear comfy clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on. We provide aprons along with all the materials for a painting but accidents can always happen, so don’t wear Prada. <br />
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<b>For more information</b> on Minute Masterpiece, contact Margaret Poplin at 404-955-8203 or email minutemasterpiece@gmail.com. Follow Mini Masterpiece on Twitter @<a href="http://twitter.com/MinMasterpiece">MinMasterpiece</a>Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-81033191223570853922011-02-11T15:38:00.001-08:002011-02-11T15:38:42.321-08:00Terri Ghioalda's creations featured in Gwinnett Daily Post<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/community/headlines/FUNNY_FACES_Local_uses_recycled_items_to_make_whimsical_artwork_115973524.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAAOABAhI7X6gRIAVAAWABiAmVu&cd=PqIS94pK144&usg=AFQjCNEfvoy4POyUs74rQjGR6nJEosBNww" style="color: #1111cc;" target="_blank">FUNNY FACES: Local uses recycled items to make whimsical artwork</a><br />
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Ghioalda's folk art faces are on display and for sale at Ally's Attic in both Lawrenceville and Snellville. Prices range from $15 to $30; ...Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-69556980958576567962011-01-21T08:35:00.000-08:002011-01-21T08:37:24.898-08:00Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts FestivalThe Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival is coming to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in early February. Featuring art, rubber stamping, scrap-booking/making memory books, greeting cards, and calligraphic arts.<br />
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<b>WHEN:</b><br />
Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Sunday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. <br />
<b>WHERE: </b>Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville Ga 30046.<br />
<b>COST: </b>A $6 paid-in-advance ticket will grant you entry on both Saturday and Sunday.<br />
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As of this writing, over 20 exhibitors are planned, including Marco's Paper, Impression Obsession, Designs Unlimited, Scrap-Mart, Stamps On Fire, Tessler Stencil Company,Heartfelt Creations, and Rubber Stamp Tapestry.<br />
For more information, see <a href="http://www.heirloompro.com/">www.HeirloomPro.com</a>.Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-17145107407424893522010-12-07T05:54:00.000-08:002010-12-07T05:55:33.987-08:00Snellville Framing and Fine Art<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="254" width="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_EM3fEF8uZc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_EM3fEF8uZc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="325" height="254"></embed></object></div><br />
Snellville Framing and Fine Art<br />
2250 Scenic Hwy N, Suite D<br />
Snellville, GA 30078<br />
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Snellville Framing and Fine Art is an oasis of culture, located near the intersection of US-78/Main Street and Scenic Highway.<br />
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Snellville Framing and Fine art was formerly known in Snellville as the Country Framer. When Eric Bachman bought the business, he renamed it Snellville Framing and Fine Art.<br />
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Eric has many of his beautiful paintings on display, as well as art by other local artists that you can view and purchase.Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-17063031171590527942010-11-11T07:49:00.000-08:002010-11-11T07:50:44.520-08:00Performing Arts Classes for ages 6-18<span style="font-weight: bold;">Forefront Arts</span> is currently enrolling for spring semester classes in Acting, Improv, and Musical Theatre for ages 6-18. Classes are held at the Academy of Fine Arts at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church (10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek 30097).<br /><br />Every class culminates in a performance for family and friends! Instructors are professional actors, singers and dancers with years of experience teaching kids and teens.<br /><br />Classes start in January.<br /><br />For more information contact us at info@ForefrontArts.com or visit their website: <a href="http://www.forefrontarts.com/" target="_blank">www.ForefrontArts.com</a>.<br /><br />The Academy of Fine Arts of Johns Creek Presbyterian Church also offers private and group music lessons. For more information visit <a href="http://www.jcpcusa.org/" target="_blank">www.jcpcusa.org</a>.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-41025000871115158782010-10-26T13:42:00.001-07:002010-10-26T13:42:29.992-07:00About this blogThis blog will include Gwinnett County arts news, with a special focus on Snellville Ga.Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-51759680373654561052010-09-26T03:39:00.000-07:002010-11-29T10:07:13.657-08:00I have a dream of the arts in SnellvilleAt the end of a newspaper article about me it said, <span style="font-style: italic;">"She said she's hoping to be able to do more to promote the art community in Snellville in the coming years. "</span><br /><br />I <span style="font-style: italic;">am</span> hoping, but I think we'll all have to get ready to gear up for something more than just hoping. Hoping sort of sounds like sitting around with a "maybe" plan. It's pretty iffy.<br /><br />When you think about Snellville, the arts are lacking. People <span style="font-style: italic;">want</span> more art and music. The Snellville Tourism and Trade Association is picking things up, offering a Beatles tribute band concert on October 23rd.<a name='more'></a><br /><br />I have a vision of a Snellville Art and Music Festival, with only local artists and only local bands playing. If we can dream it, we can make it happen. I just need to get my youngest into kindergarten! lol! But, we will determine whether the arts will grow in Snellville, or are we going to deprive our children of the joy, unless they want to drive to Duluth, Suwanee or downtown to get arts?<br /><br />I also have a dream of a Snellville Arts and Cultural Center (or Arts and History Center). Number one would be joining forces and getting some kind of annual event going. As we get established, we could grow to have an arts center. (Stop and visualize this for a moment. You're an artist, you can visualize it!)<br /><br />It's difficult to dream these big dreams when the economy is so bad. But the economy won't always be this bad, and there are companies and people who will recognize that the arts are integral to helping make Snellville an attractive place to start or relocate businesses, and to live.<br /><br />If we as artists sit back expecting someone else to care about the arts and make this happen, it's not going to happen. So prepare yourself to step up if we want anything like this to become a reality.<br /><br />If you want to help me by at least being on my go-to or contact list for when we want to get this party started, email me at darla.dixon@gmail.comDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-78285457666759311402010-09-26T03:28:00.001-07:002010-09-26T03:29:17.349-07:00Snellville artist Darla Dixon in Gwinnett Daily Post today<a style="color: rgb(17, 17, 204);" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/community/headlines/103734929.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f1:v0:d1:i1:lt:e0:p0:t1285475645:&cd=wPC5Ad4-Kbc&usg=AFQjCNH2_R8edBN-ZhHML2_smBHc8fqnZA" target="_blank">Snellville artist auctions paintings for food bank</a><br /><span style=""><a href="http://pencil-portrait-drawing-artist.com/">Darla Dixon</a> has her fingers in just about everything that is Snellville these days. The 17-year Snellville resident and creator of the five-year-old “<a href="http://mysnellvilleblog.com/"><u>My Snellville Blog</u></a> ...</span>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-69133738713712764782010-09-26T03:26:00.000-07:002010-09-26T03:39:13.760-07:00It's Darla Dixon Day in Snellville on Monday<a style="color: rgb(17, 17, 204);" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://waltontribune.com/loganville/lifestyles/article_2bb0f142-c8e6-11df-832b-001cc4c002e0.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f1:v0:d1:i0:lt:e0:p0:t1285448739:&cd=j2WqT2wTh8s&usg=AFQjCNF6S9oTRKJLUYdxEUuzKTgJz1MlVg" target="_blank">Snellville woman gets her own day in the city</a><br /><span style=""><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Walton Tribune</a><br />Sharon Swanepoel Snellville artist <a href="http://pencil-portrait-drawing-artist.com/">Darla Dixon</a> with a painting she auctioned off at ... By Sharon Swanepoel | 0 comments Monday will be "Darla Dixon Day" in ...</span>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-41700320367637268222010-09-19T12:27:00.000-07:002010-09-19T12:28:01.321-07:00Artist Reception at the Hudgens Center for the Arts<b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artist Reception with Tom Nakashima</span><br /><br /><b>Where: </b>Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Duluth, GA 30097<br /><br /><b>When:</b> Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 6 p.m.<br /><br />Nakashima will speak about his art and the artistic process in a free lecture and reception. Nakashima is the William S. Morris Eminent Scholar in Art at Augusta State University. He is a painter and printmaker who has exhibited internationally and has lectured in the U.S. and Japan. Nakashima's works are in the permanent collections of over fifty galleries and museums including The Corcoran Gallery of Art,The Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Long Beach Museum of Art.<br /><br /><b>For more information:</b> <a href="http://www.gwinnettfallintothearts.org/art">http://www.gwinnettfallintothearts.org/art </a>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-82395738952710031912010-09-12T14:23:00.000-07:002010-09-12T14:23:02.056-07:00Tisiuc Art Festival Buford Ga<b>Tisiuc Art Festival</b> <b>- </b> New art show with more than 100 artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept 25; noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 26th. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Rd, Buford. Free. For more info, contact 770-614-2060 or visit <a href="http://www.gwinnettparks.com/">www.GwinnettParks.com</a>.<br />
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Found on: <a href="http://snellvilleblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/gwinnett-fall-festivals-2010.html">http://snellvilleblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/gwinnett-fall-festivals-2010.html </a>Bloggahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15066461057929929806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-21085685901249590242010-08-22T06:05:00.000-07:002010-08-23T05:02:07.767-07:00David Babulski in newspaperI was so pleased to see Snellville artist (and all-around Renaissance Man) David Babulski, featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post's Community section today. Visit David's website at <a href="http://www.crystalpocketstudios.com">www.crystalpocketstudios.com</a>.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(17, 17, 204);" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/community/headlines/101242394.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f1:v0:d1:i0:lt:e0:p0:t1282452148:&cd=iO0SwZBAwfo&usg=AFQjCNFO0lJfOmSHSh_54cOengPq-nJDcw" target="_blank">Natural resources: Snellville man combines loves to become mineral artist</a><br /><span style=""><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Gwinnettdailypost.com</a><br />SNELLVILLE — If you look in David Babulski's bedroom-turned-studio, you might think he's a painter or a mad scientist. The walls are covered in framed, ...</span>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-70281302165265362412010-08-15T18:34:00.000-07:002010-08-15T18:37:21.585-07:00High Museum of Art Discounts<a href="http://www.high.org/main.taf?p=0" target="_blank">The High Museum of Art </a>in Atlanta is offering reduced admission prices for the Salvador Dali exhibit. Admission on Tuesdays is 50% off through the month of August, so it will be $9 to see the Dali Exhibit.<br /><br />September 7th - October 29th admission is 50% off on Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must buy your ticket in person at the High Museum to get these discounted admissions.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-90829512951559585772010-07-28T10:56:00.000-07:002010-07-28T10:58:08.715-07:00Art Classes at the HudgensFrom the Hudgens newsletter:<br /><br />"Our Fall art classes start the week of August 16, so be sure to sign up now!<br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">We've got clay classes from all your favorite teachers as well as independent study, plus classes in Drawing, Acrylic and Oil Painting, Drawing <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> Painting, Jewelry Making, Fiber Arts and Digital Photography.<br /><br />For children, we offer classes in Drawing, Cartooning, Loom Weaving & Stitching, and an Introduction to Media, plus a magical 'Storytime Studio' class for young children to enjoy with their favorite adult. Clay classes include Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pottery Wheel and a special pottery class for home schoolers.<br /></span><br />Visit our <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103566882454&s=3020&e=001qo3deP1_Ds3442rB-oIr6ZYIcsfMWgbdVU9uWdYRWLxc-ud9qQEvMdrA-OgD9lLfiCxCusSM7FfBhhKiYIsEd29_FMCD_bZKmKgl7GG9ymL9UUJGcx-ZBVQXFLX3ep3F" target="_blank">website</a> today to find the right class for you!"</span></div>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-38622716279599209902010-07-22T19:01:00.000-07:002010-07-22T19:02:08.638-07:00Duluth Fine Arts Guild Call to Artists<a style="color: rgb(17, 17, 204);" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/duluth-seeks-artists-for-576566.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f2:v0:i0:lt:e2:p2:t1279846851:&cd=YOho0ZAVkmw&usg=AFQjCNEJVrIezcrzH8K0t7EWmDtOpA-v9g" target="_blank">Duluth seeks artists for monument to the living</a><br /><span style="font-size:-1;"><span style="color:#777777;">Atlanta Journal Constitution</span><br />The Living Honorarium, the brainchild of Gwinnett County Commissioner Shirley Lasseter, is envisioned as a timeless monument on Main Street in the historic ...</span>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945353139928709480.post-42979995806484368302010-07-03T12:41:00.001-07:002010-07-03T12:41:40.068-07:00Duluth to hold Arts at Twilight event<b><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/entertainment/headlines/97617804.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f2:v0:i0:lt:e4:p4:t1278079016:&cd=pglEFaLan7A&usg=AFQjCNHRiWDKaedStZCoDw9ojZVPt-XWrQ" style="color: rgb(17, 17, 204);" target="_blank">ART BEAT: Duluth to hold Arts at Twilight</a></b><br /><span><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Gwinnettdailypost.com</span><br />Arts at Twilight will begin at 6 pm July 10 at the Duluth Warehouse Gallery on West Lawrenceville Street just across from Park Café.</span>DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061399352477972492noreply@blogger.com0