May 2017 BRMAA Newsletter

Community May 10, 2017 , by Cub Staff NL

May 27th & 28th, 2017

Enjoy the 41st annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia during Memorial Day weekend. Admire artwork and enjoy tasty food from over 150 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors and food booths. Weekend Admission: adults $5; children under 12 free.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT ARTS IN THE PARK, CALL OR COME BY THE ART CENTER TO SIGN UP. WE ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.

CSA Shares are on sale NOW!

ONLY 50 SHARES AVAILABLE!

Each share holder will get eight limited-edition pieces of art, created specifically for CSA Blue Ridge. You will pick them up at two pick-up events, which will take place in creative spaces throughout Blue Ridge.

Join the fun, support the arts and take home eclectic and unique creations from talented artists in varying mediums.

Shares are available online and at the Art Center.

CSA Shares

CURRENT EXHIBITS

The Art of Larry Moore

“Newton’s Third Law” Exhibit

On Display through May 7th!

SAAG SPRING MEMBER SHOW

MAY 13 – JUNE 10, 2017

Enjoy unforgettable 2D and 3D creations from our very own Southern Appalachian Artist Guild members, ranging from pottery, painting, photography and more. This is a member show from one of the largest artist guilds in North Georgia.

2nd Quarter Artist-in-Residence

Linda Coatsworth

April 7 – July 1

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

CALL TO SPONSORS

SPONSORS WANTED

Trout Art Trail

Now through June

We are looking for sponsors for the first ever North Georgia Trout Art Trail.

There are various sponsorship levels available.

Your sponsorship participation in the Trout Art Trail Project will include…

– Increase in brand visibility and business interest during one of the peak seasons for visitors (guaranteed over 20,000+ individuals)

– Enrich the lives of Blue Ridge and the North Georgia tristate region through the arts and conservation

– Promote arts and culture through a vibrant and visible streetscape that links arts and business

– Provide a showcase of regional artistic talent

– Highlight environmental education and conservation

– Garner media attention in the regional area

– Give back to the community

Together we can provide much needed exciting and interactive public art around this unique Art Town/Trout Capital of Georgia through the Trout Art Trail.

If you would like more info on our upcoming public art project or how to sponsor your very own sculpture and help keep our sculptures a permanent fixture in our community, contact us at [email protected]

or (706) 632-2144.

Proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and Trout Unlimited.

More info here

CALL TO ARTISTS

Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit

**Entry Deadline: May 30, 2017

Quilt Delivery Date: June 6-10, 2017

3D Exhibit: Off the Wall

**Entry Deadline: July 16, 2017

Delivery Date: July 23, 2017

BRMAA National Juried Photography Show

**Entry Deadline: July 1, 2017

SAAG National Juried Show

**Entry Deadline: July 15, 2017

Fall Arts in the Park

**Entry Deadline: July 7, 2017

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Click Here for Available Classes

Registration is Now Open!

Sign your young emerging artists up for a creative summer with our Summer Youth Art Camp. Choose from several classes offered over a 4-week span and let your child’s imagination soar.

Visit our website for a class schedule.

Summer Youth Art Camp