Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association August Newsletter

Business August 2, 2017 , by Intern Publisher

Painting Courtesy of Paula Van Huss

CSA Shares are on sale NOW!

LIMITED SHARES AVAILABLE. GET YOURS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

Each share holder will get eight limited-edition pieces of art with a total value of $600, 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. This year’s artists include:

Marie Luce Van Asten (Pottery)

Tim & Karen Chambers (Whimsical Folk Art)

Jennifer Danner (Mixed Media Paintings)

Lisa Fraker (Screen printing)

Arni Katz (Photography)

Mike Lalone (Functional Pottery)

Tom Slavicek (Leather)

Bill Suttles (Paintings)

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

3rd Quarter Artist-in-Residence

Paula Van Huss

July 8 – September 30, 2017

Subtle, Soothing, STUNNING!

Eastern League of Professional Artists

July 29 – August 26, 2017

ELPA is a collection of eighteen professional artists who joined forces to attract better opportunities to paint and exhibit in high quality venues, introduce themselves to new markets and to expose the public and prospective collectors to professional painters in the eastern part of the country. The League is comprised of professional studio and plein air painters who live and work in the Eastern United States and who desire to bring attention to the artistic excellence in their part of the country.

3D Off the Wall Exhibit

July 29 – August 26, 2017

Opening reception: July 29, 5-7pm

The 7th Annual three-dimensional only art show, “Off the Wall,” takes the works off the gallery walls and lets you see the beauty of three-dimensional works. This exhibit is open to all three-dimensional artists of all genres only.

UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS

Fall Plein Air International Paint-Out

**Notification Deadline: August 25

Paint-Out Dates: September 7-10

2017 National Juried Photography Show

September 2 – 30, 2017

Opening reception, Sept. 2, 5-7pm

2017 SAAG National

Juried Show

Oct. 7 – Nov. 11, 2017

Opening reception, Oct. 7, 5-7pm

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Click Here for Available Classes

CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 16, 2017!

Call or come by for registration.

GUILDS

Click here for more information on Arts Guilds & Groups

Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017

Viewing Party at Serenberry Vineyards 1 to 4 PM!

Join Serenberry Vineyards for a unique viewing party of this rare celestial event. According to NASA’s predictions, our vineyard will experience the full solar eclipse just after 2:30 PM on Monday, August 21, 2017.

Make plans now to savor this once in a lifetime experience!

Purchase tickets at the door – $15

http://www.serenberryvineyards.com/eclipse.html