Vol. 15, No. 7 July 2011 - Carolina Arts

THROUGH JULY 23, 2011ContemporaryConversations: Part IIselections fromthe State Art CollectionartTREKTRYON©2011foothills open studiosJULY 29 – 31, 2011Artists open their studios in Tryon,Saluda, Columbus & LandrumAUGUST 2 - OCTOBER 1, 2011Studio Worksselections fromthe Ceramic Art Studio at theUniversity of South CarolinaPREVIEW PARTY & EXHIBITUpstairs ArtspaceFriday, July 29, 5 pm – 8 pmART TREK TOURTrek Base: Upstairs ArtspaceSaturday, July 30, 10 am – 5 pmSunday, July 31, noon – 5 pmArtists Guild Gallery of Greenvillecontinued from Page 24 / back to Page 24heart of Greenville. Over twenty localartists are represented in the gallery alongwith various mediums including acrylic,mixed media, oil and watercolor paintings,jewelry, glass, woodwork and sculpture.One or more of the artists is in the galleryat all times, demonstrating throughout theWork by Betsy Coogler200 East St. John St • Spartanburg, SC • (864) 582-7616www.spartanburgARTmuseum.orgSAM is funded in part by The Arts Partnership and its donors,the County and City of Spartanburg, the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from theNational Endowment for the Arts, Walker Walker Higgins, Wells Fargo The Private Bank,The Spartanburg County Foundation, The George Ernest Burwell, Jr. Fund, The Jean Erwin Fund,The Lucile F. Kohler Fund for the Spartanburg Art Museum, and the 3rd Annual Art & Antique Show.Page 26 - Carolina Arts, July 2011day and always ready to discuss their artwith visitors.For further information check our SCCommercial Gallery listings, call the galleryat 864/239-3882 or visit(www.artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com).Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir,NC, Offers Works by Betsy CooglerThe Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir,NC, will present an exhibit of works byAsheville, NC, artist Betsy Coogler, onview at the Caldwell Memorial HospitalArt-in-Healing Gallery, from July 1through Sept. 30, 2011.Coogler’s acrylic paintings reflect thethings she loves - her children, the flowersin her garden, her dog, and the beauty thatsurrounds us here in Western NC. Bornand raised in Shelby, NC, she studiedart at The Maryland Institute of Art inBaltimore, and studied painting at the LeoMarchutz School in Provence, France.Some of Coogler’s paintings are oncanvas, and some are on fabric. Her artworkis also featured at Textures Galleryin Waynesville, NC, and at Hands Galleryin Boone, NC.The Caldwell Memorial Hospital Artin-HealingGallery is located in the MRIwing at the Mulberry Street entrance tothe hospital. Hours for this gallery are7am-8pm daily.For further information check our NCInstitutional Gallery listings, call the ArtsCouncil at 828/754-2486 or visit(www.caldwellarts.com).The deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the monthprior to the next issue. This would be July 24th for the August 2011 issue and Aug. 24for the September 2011 issue. After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runsinto the next month.But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now.And where do you send that info?E-mail to (info@carolinaarts.com) or mail to:Carolina Arts, P.O, Drawer 427, Bonneau, SC 29431Table of Contents49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782 828.859.2828 upstairsartspace.orgArtists’ Guild of SpartanburgFeatures Works by John ByrumThe Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg willpresent an exhibit of photography by JohnByrum, on view in the Guild Gallery atthe Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg,SC, from July 1 - 30, 2011. A receptionwill be held on July 1, from 6-9pm.Work by John ByrumA photographer for the SpartanburgHerald-Journal for the past twelve years,Byrum makes taking pictures both hisprofession and his passion. While hisMichael McDunn Art & Craft Galleryin Greenville, SC, is presenting theexhibit, Basketmaker, featuring wovenbaskets by Jerry Maxey, on view throughJuly 15, 2011. A reception will be held onJuly 15, from 6-9pm.Maxey makes large, robust basketsthat feature complex and colorful weavesinvolving mathematical patterns, depictionsof flowing water, and other randomcontortions of dyed and natural rattan.The baskets include wooden rims andbases that Maxey turns on a lathe. Woodcomes from local trees felled by storms orother causes, salvaged and repurposed tobecome part of these remarkable basketforms. Maxey began making baskets in1987, and after traveling and participatingin many craft fairs for over seven years,keen eye is drawn to all sorts of images,his most treasured shots capture scenes oflandscapes and nature.“I always challenge myself to seizethat perfect moment when light, colorand land come together to create a lastingportrait,” Byrum says.“There is no better feeling with thecamera than when the forces of natureconverge in allowing the creation of animage that evokes an emotional responseand provides that brief moment where youcapture on film exactly what you’d perceivedin your own mind,” adds Byrum.Byrum strives to share those momentswith his viewers, “When that spirit movesme, and I like to think that others may appreciatewhat I’m seeing.”For further information check ourSC Institutional Gallery listings, contactRobin Els by calling 864/764-9568 or visit(www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com).Michael McDunn Gallery in Greenville,SC, Features Works by Jerry Maxeyhas turned to gallery and museum exhibitions.These handmade baskets are soughtfor their impressive size and explorationson traditional and contemporary basketry.Recently, Maxey’s work has receivedawards from the Pickens County Museumof Art and History, and the Anderson ArtCenter.McDunn Fine Craft and Art Galleryshowcases original works by over thirtyartists of South Carolina, North Carolina,Georgia, and the surrounding southeastregion. You will find ceramics, paintings,printmaking, basketweaving, woodturning,sculpture, textiles, blacksmithing,studio furniture, and more.For further info check our SC CommercialGallery listings, call 864/242-0311, or visit (www.mcdunnstudio.com).