8th Annual Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour Live and Online

Artists open their studios to the public the 2^nd weekend in November!

Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour, a free self-guided tour of artist studios, similar to a tour-of-homes or gardens, will be held Saturday, November 14^th and Sunday, November 15^th this year. Several artists are also open Friday, November 13^th. Art students and art-lovers of all ages are invited to come be inspired and learn a bit more about the wide variety of art talent in their community.

Tour artists are located in Fayette and Coweta counties and in Chatt Hills, South Fulton. The variety of art covers the spectrum to include painting, bronze sculpting, fused glass, weaving, ceramics, jewelry, woodturning, fabric art, photography, and mixed media.

Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour (SHAST) is adapting to ensure art-lovers across the Metro Atlanta area can safely visit artist’s studios.

Chair Suzanne Kleese-Stamps shared, “Masks will be available to visitors and studio set ups will allow for easy social distancing.”

She continued, “We’re also excited to add a new way for those who aren’t comfortable going to studios to enjoy and purchase art. We are launching a virtual tour that will start December 1st and be live through December 31st.”

Visitors can find Tour Booklets at various locations around the South Metro area with times, a listing of artists, photos, events and a map or can visit the tour website, www.SHASTour.com, for a printable tour booklet, map, events and other information on the live and virtual Tour.

New artists join the Tour each year and 2020 is no exception! Internationally known sculptor Nnamdi Okonkwo, bronze artist Mike Sluder, jeweler Andrea Winkler, fine artist Dianne Cutler, woodturner David Oehrke, charcoal artist Caitlin Collins, floral designer Dawn Hunt, and painter Heather Bergholt will be in their own studios or will be guest artists in other artist’s studios. Two emerging artists are participating this year, mixed media artist Katie Turner and photographer Mac Aughey.

Returning artists include Cheryl Jashek, Austin Lindsey, Bill Turner, Sherry Cook, Seth Fitts, Janet McGregor Dunn, Suzanne Kleese-Stamps, Andrea Faye, Carla Cook-Smith, Jennifer Stott, Taryn Cuper, Denise Prince, Hanley Lewis, Gail Jensen, Helena Marette, Manasi Joshi, Cheryl Krebs and Charles Tryon.

Participating artists demonstrate their techniques throughout the day. Check the website for a list of special demos such as raku firing, kiln openings, glaze demos and more. Visitors will also have the opportunity to play with clay, do a bit of painting, make ornaments or try their hand at weaving and other art activities. Art is available for sale during the tour. Many of the artists offer classes or are available for private lessons.

SHAST was started by local ceramic artist Andrea Boswell to educate those curious about the creative process and to inspire future artists. Her vision has expanded and each year the all-volunteer Board selects two art-related charities to support.

SHAST, a 501(3)c non-profit, is held the 2^nd weekend in November. Attendance is free. Many make this an annual event bringing family and friends. Along with art, information and fun, guests enjoy a variety of refreshments at each studio.

Each year local galleries and other businesses support SHAST through donations and sponsorships. This year Piedmont Insurance Associates, Inc., Stamps Store Fixtures, Chatt Hills Gallery, Paint Space, and Talk Time Speech and Language Services, LLC are a few of the generous supporters of the Tour.

To learn more about SHAST call Andrea Boswell at 678-641-1247, email info@shastour.com, visit www.SHASTour.com, follow along on Twitter: @shastga, Facebook: artstudiotourga, Instagram: shastour_ga or sign up for SHAST Blasts on the website.

Rock Hill, SC: Filmmaking Workshops with the UFFyc

YAMASONG: WORKING WITH PAPERCLAY, Puppetry Workshop

YA FILMS: Teen Book Trailers, York County Public Library Workshop

Create with the Underexposed Film Festival yc! On Saturday, March 28, the UFFyc presents two workshops that allow participants to explore filmmaking through puppetry and books. First, Yamasong: Working with Paperclay, a puppetry workshop, will be held at the Gettys Art Center Courtroom in Rock Hill SC. Then, teens are invited to create book trailers at the York County Public Library, Main Branch in Old Town Rock Hill.

Yamasong: Working with Paperclay

SATURDAY | MARCH 28, 2020 |10 AM - 12 PM

Gettys Art Center Courtroom | 201 E. Main St., second floor | Rock Hill, SC 29730

Tickets | $15, only available in advance

Only 20 tickets available! More information at underexposedfilmfestivalyc.org/2020workshops.

Filmmaker and artist Sam Koji Hale introduces workshop participants to Paperclay, his choice in puppet-making material. Using puppets from his award-winning film Yamasong and others, Sam will teach participants how to sculpt puppet heads for characters approx 18-20" tall. He will also show how to combine Paperclay with other materials, like papier-mache. Sam will also present behind-the-scenes footage and a slideshow on how he created Yamasong.

Support for this workshop has been provided by IBEX Puppetry and Karen Collins.

SAM KOJI HALE

Sam Koji Hale is an award-winning filmmaker, designer and puppetry artist. Sam’s feature directorial debut is Yamasong: March of the Hollows, produced by Dark Dunes Productions and based on the short film Yamasong, created for Heather Henson’s film series Handmade Puppet Dreams. 

Sam’s short film Yamasong played over 30 film festivals, embraced worldwide by sci-fi/fantasy genre festivals like Fantastic Planet, Fantastic Fest and Dragon-Con Independent Film Festival, where it received Best Animated Fantasy and Best Animated Film in 2010. Sam also received a 2014 UNIMA Citation of Excellence in Puppetry for Yamasong, the highest award given in the field of puppetry arts.

 

With nearly two decades of animation and film experience, Sam continues to produce puppet short films for Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams series, screening in film festivals worldwide, including Slamdance, Newport Beach, Sitges, Annecy Animation Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, Seattle Film Festival, Dragon Con and Comic Con.

 

Sam's other credits include art director for the Cartoon Network show Annoying Orange, Disney Jr's Bite-Sized Adventures of Sam Sandwich (lead VFX artist) and Disney XD’s Team Smithereen (associate producer). He also produced Bunny Love, screening at the 2020 Underexposed Film Festival yc.

YA FILMS: Teen Book Trailers

SATURDAY | MARCH 28, 2020 |2 – 4 PM

York County Public Library, Main Branch | 138 E. Black St., Moore Room | Rock Hill, SC 29730

TICKETS | Free, only available in advance. 

More information at underexposedfilmfestivalyc.org/2020workshops.

In a World... where teens make book trailers!  Do you love books and want others to love them too?  Do you love movie previews? Join these two together and you have book trailers!  We will learn how to make and create different types of book trailers. Ages 11-17. Register online or call (803) 504-3763, starting March 17. Tickets to this workshop are free. Participants must register in advance. This workshop is produced and hosted by the York County Public Library.

The 2020 Underexposed Film Festival yc will take place from March 25 – 28, 2020 on the campus of Winthrop University and in Old Town Rock Hill. Complete details are available online at underexposedfilmfestivalyc.org/2020uffyc. Tickets for the screening blocks are $8-$10 per screening block, and are available online underexposedfilmfestivalyc.org and yorkcountyarts.org, by phone at (803)328-2787, or in person at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC. 

Produced by the Arts Council of York County, the Underexposed Film Festival yc is presented by Morton & Gettys, and is made possible by partnerships with Carolina Fresh Farms; City of Rock Hill PRT; Karen Collins; Dr. Susan Collins; Cinematiq; Concerts at the Courtroom; Comporium Communications; Founders Federal Credit Union; Hampton Inn; Lightworks; Melton Insurance; Old Town Association; OTS Media; Sharp Business Systems; Slow Play Brewing; Diane Tennyson; Toon Boom; Winthrop University College of Visual and Performing Arts; York County Library. 

The Arts Council is headquartered in downtown Rock Hill, a state-recognized cultural district. For more information on Arts Council events, contact the Arts Council of York County at (803)328-2787, by email at arts@yorkcountyarts.org, or visit our webpage at http://www.yorkcountyarts.org.

Plough Gallery, Tifton Georgia - Art by Ben Carter and Mark Knott

New Work by Ben Carter + Mark Knott NOW ONLINE! Plough Gallery is proud to announce new work from Ben Carter + Mark Knott available now in our ONLINE Store! Thank you for your kind support of our represented artists and the arts in our community!

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Artist Application: Canton Festival of the Arts

Artists Wanted: Canton Festival of the Arts May 2 & 3, 2020, 10 am- 5 pm Historic Downtown Canton GA

The 17th Annual Canton Festival of the Arts is presented by the Cherokee Arts Center in beautiful historic downtown Canton, Georgia attracting nearly 6,000 guests. The festival features the Artist Market, the Makers Market, the Canton Chalk Spot, food and entertainment. The festival location provides additional opportunities to stroll the downtown shops and boutiques or dine in one of the many restaurants.  The City of Canton is the county seat for Cherokee County which has earned the title of one of the fastest-growing counties in the Atlanta region. It is located 40 miles north of Atlanta and 30 minutes south of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The festival is a fund raiser for the Cherokee Arts Center which promotes and funds arts, artists and art education to create a vibrant arts community. * 17th Annual * Under new management. Promoter on site at all times during the festival.   * Extensive marketing and press campaign managed by a local PR company  * Limited to 50 artist booths  * Complimentary breakfast * 100% outdoor, held rain or shine  * Overnight security  * No charge for corner spaces  * RV parking * Artist amenities include: 10X10 foot booth spaces with plenty of space for storage, all-day Friday & Saturday load-in, convenient artist parking, booth sitters Dates: Deadline - 3/10/2020 Notification - 3/17/2020 Payment due - 3/31/2020 Booth/Set up details - 4/17/2020 Cost: Jury/application fee - $25.00 10x10 booth space - $150.00 (NOTE: price correction) 10x20 booth space - $300.00 (NOTE: price correction) Application: Zapplication Mail-in Cherokee Arts Center: Is dedicated to enrich the quality of life by promoting, developing and coordinating excellence in the Arts. This non-profit organization is housed in the re purposed Methodist Episcopal Church which was built in 1842 and offers classes and gallery shows and seating for 200+ in the theater. Promoter: Carolyn Morris and the Creative Event Specialists staff have been selected to manage and produce the festival on behalf of the Cherokee Arts Center. The CES team has over 40 years experience in event production.

Consider these events, also produced by CES

Marietta Art in the Park, September 5 - 7, 2020 www.artparkmariettaga.com

Marietta StreetFest, September 19 & 20, 2020 www.mariettastreetfest.com

Carolyn Morris, cmorrisga@gmail.com | 404-966-8497 | www.cantonartfestival.com

Fayette & Coweta Counties - Call to Artists - Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour

The Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour is an annual event when Studio Artists and their Guest Artists open their doors to visitors and show how their work is created.  Many of our tour artists also sign-up interested tour-goers for classes and workshops as well as sell their art straight from their studio spaces! Last year's event drew over 600 visitors to studios across Fayette and Coweta counties.  Over 35 artists participated in 27 locations. This year's submission deadline is June 30, 2020!

Join Us as a Tour Artist! Saturday November 14th - Sunday November 15th

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2020 Tour Booklet This year we expect to increase the tour guide publication to 2,500 booklets to distribute to visitors from key locations across the region.  Participating artists will also be delivered books to distribute to their preferred clients.

Do you have a potential Sponsor lead for the tour? The tour organizers are working to partner with businesses and individuals to help sponsor this year's event.  This helps to fund the promotional efforts for both the artists and Sponsors.   If you have a Sponsor suggestion for us please help our efforts and click the button below!

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