Decorative Painting Seminar by Chelita Freeman
May 1 – May 22 Camel Back Trunk / with Red Poppies in oil Chelita’s Art Studio 223 Mills Road, Franklin, Ga. 30217 Call for more information 706-302-4209
Landscape Painting Workshops with Chelita Freeman
Location: Chelita’s Art Studio 223 Mills Road, Franklin, Ga. 30217 706-302-4209 Wet on Wet Landscaping Series # 1 & Series # 2 There are 4 paintings that you will finish. Each painting you will learn something new. Correct paint consistency. How to properly load you paint brush. You will learn ; to paint sky and clouds; trees ,bushes, barns, highlights and shadows. I will teach you how to use a pallet knife; paint lakes that moves; waterfalls; mountains. Series # 1…
Unveiling of the Redevelopment of Fort McPherson.
The Fort McPherson Unveiling Celebration and Festival celebrates the “Unveiling of the Master Plan of the redevelopment of Fort McPherson.” This event is presented by Fort McPherson LRA and Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces for people of all ages and interests. The Festival is a major celebration of the Unveiling of the Master Plan of the Redevelopment of Fort McPherson held at Fort McPherson on Saturday, May 19th 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. This is an indoor event and will…
Abstracts & Clay Works Exhibit at PTC Library
ABSTRACTS AND CLAY WORKS FROM TWO ARTISTS AT PEACHTREE CITY LIBRARY Peachtree City Library’s Arts Initiative is pleased to announce that the featured artists for March/April are multi-media collage artist Marklyn Wilson and photographer/potter/sculptor Teresa Foshee. The two artists will be celebrated at a reception at 6:00 p.m. on March 17th. The public is invited to this free event. Marklyn Wilson recently won Best in Show at the Arts Clayton Gallery’s annual juried exhibition. She will return to Arts Clayton in July of this…
February 2018 Highlight: Tina Persons
Tina grew up in Hawaii and spent summers in Colorado. She currently resides in downtown Newnan. Her art medium is acrylics, and she paints both realism and folk art. “My Mother is a wonderful artist,” Tina says, “so I grew up with a love of arts and crafts of all kinds. As a child, weekends were spent making candles, pottery, and also painting, and drawing.” In 12th grade, Tina had a marvelous teacher, Mrs. King, who influenced her love of art even more. In college, she took every art class she could, including painting, pottery, and…
Shiloh Art Contest
Shiloh Art Contest Sponsored by T. M. Brown Author of the Shiloh Southern Mystery Series Sanctuary, A Legacy of Memories (2017) Testament, An Unexpected Return (2018) Purgatory, A Progeny’s Quest (2019) Three finalists will be selected from among the entries presented to Corner Arts Gallery, Newnan, GA by 5:00 p.m. on March 23, 2018 (prior to that evening’s Spring Art Walk). Three finalists will be selected that evening from all the entries on display and they will be invited to attend the…
NCAA Sponsors a Fiberglass Figure for Childrens Connect Museum
The Newnan Coweta Art Association is sponsoring the painting of a fiberglass figure as part of the public art exhibit “Newnan – A Storybook Town”. The effort is meant to raise funds for the Children’s Connect Museum in Newnan, GA and features various farm animals that will be painted by artists throughout the city. NCAA is sponsoring the painting of a pig figure and coordinated the design with the author of the book Sue Davis who won the award to…
Call to Artists – CBMS Masquerade Gala and Annual Auction
Join the Carolyn Barron Montessori School as we celebrate 25 years of extraordinary education in Coweta County! On Saturday, April 28, 2018, we will hold our annual Spring Auction Masquerade Gala at The McRitchie-Hollis Museum in Newnan, Georgia for over 250 professional community members. We would be honored to have your support. As CBMS is a non-profit 501c3 school, we rely heavily on the support of our community businesses and individuals to help us continue to offer the best educational…
MainStreet Newnan Artist Registry 2018
The city of Newnan is updating their artist registry for MainStreet events in 2018! Be sure to register using the link below and upload your latest information about your art, contact information and where you exhibit/sell. And look out for information on the upcoming Market Days and Spring Art Walk in March!! Register here!
January 2018 Highlight: Shakeyla Shinholster
Shakeyla Shinholster is an artist and aspiring writer who lives in Peachtree City, GA. In her books, she teaches children that it’s okay to be different because everyone is unique in their own way. Shakeyla was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). It affects her mobility, and she cannot use her hands, arms, and legs, but she doesn’t let that stop her from living her life to the fullest. She began expressing herself through art. Her talents include writing, drawing, and painting. She also sings. In place of her hands,…