Brian RoesslerEquinox Art & Music Fest<strong>March</strong> 24, <strong>2012</strong> • <strong>No</strong>on - 8pmHistoric Downtown Conway, SC217 Laurel Streetin the Farmers’ MarketEvent is Free and Open to the PublicFeaturing all that’sHandcrafted, Handmade & OriginalOn Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 24th, Conway’s historic downtown FarmersMarket building will come alive as hundreds of works of inspiringart will be for sale by regional artists and artisans.An array of pottery, paintings, drawings, jewelry, handmade soaps,cigar box guitars, pine needle baskets, wildlife photography, mixedmedia, wood, blown glass, & music will fill the market space with creativity.Listen to fresh original tunes “live” while enjoying your favoritebeverage.Be amazed as you watch glass blowers create colorful works ofart from molten glass.Meet talented artists, artisans and musicians and purchaseoriginal handcrafted work directly from the maker!Charles GraceLive Music!12:00 Coman Sproles12:45 Randall Hill1:30 Dan Barnhart2:15 Matt Parris3:00 Jesse Uzzel3:45 Gray Click4:30 Candice Marotta5:15 Charles Grace6:00 Brian Roessler7:00 Wicked GiftFor more information contact Barbara Streeter @ 843.248.4527 or email popsglass@aol.comor visit http://conwayartdistric.blogspot.comThe Equinox Art & Music Fest is presented by CREATE! Conway and made possible by thegenerous support of our sponsors, members, volunteers and the City of Conway.Dan BarnhartRandall HillPage 28 - <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>2012</strong>Table of Contents
Coker College in Hartsville, SC,Features Works by Bryan RitchieCoker College in Hartsville, SC, is presentingthe exhibit, Bryan Ritchie: Workson Paper, on view in the Cecelia CokerBell Gallery through Mar. 23, <strong>2012</strong>.Work Bryan Ritchie<strong>March</strong> 31, <strong>2012</strong>10 a.m. until 5 p.m.www.fmarion.edu/news/artsinternationalXin JiePerforming ArtistsA contemporary artist specializing indrawing and printmaking, Ritchie is anassociate professor of art in the Schoolof Art and Design at the University ofWisconsin-Stout. He earned a Bachelorof Fine <strong>Arts</strong> at the University of Windsor,Ontario, and a Master of Fine <strong>Arts</strong> at theUniversity of Colorado.“Bryan Ritchie’s drawings and printsare both whimsical and ominous,” saidAssistant Professor of Art and GalleryDirector Larry Merriman. “I find myselfFrancis Marion University officialsare making preparations now to host itsannual celebration of the arts on Saturday,Mar. 31, <strong>2012</strong>.<strong>Arts</strong> International will take place from10am to 5pm and is free and open to theFlorence County Francis Marion University First Reliance Bank Adams Outdoor Advertising Pepsi City of Florence Nan Ya Plastics Honda of SC ESAB GE Healthcare, Florence Progress Energy News Journal Florence CVB Crown Beverages Qantum Communications WBTW News 13 Lynda English Studio - GalleryExotic Foodsfrom around the WorldArt ShowArtists from SC and NCVisiting Artist -Soul (West Africa)International BazaarGlobal VillageOur Corporate WorldChalk ArtBook SaleEspecially for KidsF RANCIS M ARIONU NIVERSITYsmiling and enjoying the visually richqualities of his images, but also sensethere may be a challenge around the corner.His art is a mysterious and engagingplace where viewers can enjoy the journeyas much as the destination.”“I consider my work to be a collectionof opinions derived from social interactions,media influences, daily rituals andmemories,” explained Ritchie.“The world I present can be cynicaland misguided, but if I am successful,the work is also mischievous and ironic.While it often comes from a serious place,it is my desire for the viewer to find humorin the unlikely juxtaposition of formsand empathize with the characters as theycope with circumstances presented tothem,” he added.The Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery islocated in the Gladys C. Fort Art Buildingon the Coker College campus.Coker College upholds and defendsthe intellectual and artistic freedom ofits faculty and students as they study andcreate art through which they explore thefull spectrum of human experience. Thecollege considers such pursuits central tothe spirit of inquiry and thoughtful discussion,which are at the heart of a liberal artseducation.For further information check our SCInstitutional Gallery listings, call the galleryat 843/383-8156 or visit (http://www.wix.com/cokerartgallery/ccgb).Francis Marion University in Florence, SC,Offers Celebration of the <strong>Arts</strong> - Mar. 31, <strong>2012</strong>public. This celebration of the visual andperforming arts is for the whole family,with simultaneous performances at severaldifferent venues on campus.The event, a union of Francis Marioncontinued above on next column to the rightTable of ContentsSpring <strong>2012</strong> ScheduleSoul of the Pee DeeIn honor of Black History MonthFebruary 3 - <strong>March</strong> 9, <strong>2012</strong><strong>March</strong> 9 - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Join Brass 5x5 for a relaxed,informal musical presentationCall for Artist Participation!Check the Art Trail Gallery website forparticipation forms. <strong>No</strong> charge for participation.Upcoming Calls for Artists<strong>March</strong> - AprilPhotofabulous <strong>2012</strong> - PhotographyComes in - Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 11, Monday, <strong>March</strong>12, Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 13Opening reception - Friday, <strong>March</strong> <strong>16</strong>Final Day - Friday, April 27Exits - Saturday, April 28, Sunday, April 29May - JuneVisualicious <strong>2012</strong>All 2-D & 3-D - no photographyShow comes in - Sat., May 5 and Sun., May 6Opening reception - May 11Final day - Friday, June 29Show Exits - Sat., June 30 and Sun., July 1Chamber Music ConcertsThe Art Trail Gallery features the best inChamber Music experienced in a uniqueenvironment with incredible acousticproperties and warm, friendly people!All concerts begin at 5 p.m. and includethe reception to follow for only $10.Send checks to the Art Trail GalleryChamber Music,Attention: Roger Malfatti or purchasetickets at the gallery.<strong>2012</strong><strong>March</strong> 25 - Atlantean Trio, University of NC,WilmingtonApril 22 - Chamber Music CharlestonString QuartetUniversity’s Art’s Alive and the Pee DeeInternational Festival, will take place onthe FMU campus. Musical performancesare scheduled at stages indoors and outdoors.Featured on the international stageare the Chinese Acrobats for the Bureauof Lectures; Ngoma Za Kongo; and steeldrummers, Pans In The Sand.The Bay Street Brassworks, a nationallyand internationally acclaimed touringbrass quintet and the Palmetto Mastersingers,a choral group of more than 60 men,will perform in Kassab Recital Hall in theFine <strong>Arts</strong> Center.The Blues Buckets of the UK and Virginia;Professor Bottleneck & HarmonicaFrank of Germany; Michael Charles BluesBand of Australia; The Rockin’ Jake Bandof New Orleans; and Continental Divideof Charlotte, NC, will perform on theBlues/Beach Stage.In addition, artists from all over thesoutheast region of the United States willbe showing and selling their work at thefestival. There will be oils, acrylics, pottery,woodwork, stained glass, jewelry,On Saturday, Mar. 24, <strong>2012</strong>, from noon-8pm, Conway’s Farmers Market, locatedat 217 Laurel Street in downtown Conway,SC, will come alive with demonstrationsby regional artists as well as livemusic. Visitors to downtown Conway canmeet talented artists and musicians andpurchase original art directly from themakers.Watch as glass blowers create colorfulworks of art from molten glass; see pottersshape clay into functional forms onthe wheel; learn about encaustic paintingtechniques using heated wax and coloredpigment and you will be amazed to seehow baskets are made from pine needles.135 S. Dargan StreetFlorence, SCwww.art-trail-gallery.comFacebook: Art Trail GalleryOpen Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Friday evenings 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Exhibit openings and dailyvisits are free to the public.Home to the sculpture studioof Alex PalkovichKeep watch at the Art Trail Gallery websiteor check out the Facebook group page orbusiness page for additional events andconcerts at the Gallery!A project under the auspices of the Florence Downtown Development CorporationSponsor support from the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureaumetalwork, photography, basketry andmore.Food vendors representing countriesall over the world will be on hand and culturalbooths will have displays featuringglobal history, businesses and organizations.Also participate in a sidewalk chalkart competition and a recycled readingbook sale.The annual Art Show and Sale will beheld from 10am to 5pm during the festivalas well. This one-day exhibition and salesevent is designed to promote the qualityof diverse artisans residing in the region.In addition to booths displaying itemsfor sale, several sites will have artisansdemonstrating their skills. The art showwill be juried, with cash awards of $600,$300 and $150 awarded to first, secondand third places, respectively.For more information about the artshow or <strong>Arts</strong> International, go to(www.fmarion.edu/news/artsinternational)or contact Kathy Johnson at the FMUOffice of Public and Community Affairs at843/661-1225, or e-mail at(kjohnson@fmarion.edu).CREATE! Conway in Conway,SC, Presents the Equinox Art &Music Fest - Mar. 24, <strong>2012</strong>Einstein, bronze by Alex PalkovichListen to a variety of great tunes andoriginal music performed by local favorites:Coman Sproles, Randall Hill, DanBarnhart, Matt Parris, Jesse Uzzel, GrayClick, Candice Marotta, Charles Grace,Brian Roessler and Wicked Gift!CREATE! Conway presents the EquinoxArt & Music Fest through the generoussupport of our volunteers, members,sponsors and the City of Conway.For further information check ourSC Institutional Gallery listings, contactBarbara Streeter at 843/248-4527, e-mailto (popsglass@aol.com) or visit(www.conwayartdistrict.blogspot.com).<strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>2012</strong> - Page 29
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