Monday, November 7, 2011

Art in the Village Wows Visitors! 27 Fearrington Studios Open!‎

The first annual Art in the Village was a huge success! Thirty–two artists set up ‎their art and fine crafts among the delightful gardens of Fearrington Village. The ‎outdoor exhibit was the inaugural event for Artist Studios at Fearrington ‎Village, a group of 50 visual artists who live and create art within the community. ‎Members’ (painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, wood workers, ‎fabric artists) work repressents a wide variety of styles and media. Well ‎established, award winning artists shared the grounds with talented emerging ‎artists. ‎

Through out the day a crowd of art patrons filled the Village Center. The ‎community is clearly passionate about art. They found each artist friendly, ‎accessible, ready to share their creative experience, and present their work. ‎Stopping to speak with each artist, many chose just the right piece to grace their ‎home or purchase as a gift. Art in The Village visitors enjoyed Fearrington’s ‎tranquil country setting, took a stroll through the gardens, listened to music by ‎The Mayer’s Jazz, Past Times Friends and Violicity. ‎

Artists and visitors, alike praised the volunteers for their organizational ‎efforts- the impressive turnout. The event was supported by the media, ‎the Fearrington community and by Fitch Creations, Inc., Fearrington's ‎exclusive builder and developer. Even more remarkable is that this ‎newly created group has meshed into inclusive and supportive ‎association, offering inspiring and top-quality art, and is well on it way ‎to fulfilling its mission to:
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Attract visitors to our studios to experience the creative process; ‎ ‎
Facilitate opportunities to exhibit and sell our artwork;
Enhance the lives of all in our community through the arts;
Promote Fearrington Village as an arts destination;‎
Support one another in our professional lives.‎

If you were unable to attend Art in the Village, you ‎missed a fantastic event. But you still have ample opportunities to experience ‎this unique community of artists. Artists' studios are now open by ‎appointment through out the year. Come share their love of creative ‎expression, discover an emerging talent, take a private class or ‎workshop, explore the workspace of nationally and internationally ‎known artists. Become a collector.

A portfolio of work by each artist, ‎contact information and directions are available at the Fearrington Inn. Samples of artists' work can also be viewed on the Artist Studios at Fearrington Village Facebook ‎page. There is a link at the top of the blog.

Artist Talk: Carol Owen on Altered Books

Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:00 PM‎
Ackland Museum Store at 100 E. Franklin St.‎

Artist Carol Owen will hold a talk on "Altered Books" at the new Ackland ‎Museum Store in conjunction with the exhibition "Books and Broadsides (first ‎edition)". The exhibit features the work of 20 plus local artists, and includes ‎handmade books, broadsides, monoprints, handmade paper, as well as a site ‎specific paper installation. Four of Carol Owen’s altered books are included. ‎

Carol will be talking about the nature of altered books, what are they? How she ‎became interested in doing them, and what’s involved in making them. The ‎talk is free and open to the public. Please plan to attend.

The exhibit will continue through December 18th. Store hours are Mon-Sat, 10-‎‎5:30 pm, Thursday 10-8:30pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm.‎

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Art, Music and Fun!!




Come see Fearrington artist, Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski, paint live with musicians at the Mayor’s Open Jam this Friday November 4 at The Pittsboro General Store at 10:00pm.




Image: Live Jam Painting- Works on Paper by Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski

Join Harry Lane Wurster for – Art, Conversation and Coffee‎



Harry Lane Wurster is featured as Artist of the Month for November at Flynne's Coffee Bar & Downtown Gallery, 115 NE Broad Street in Southern Pines, NC.

Meet the Artist Night is 5-7 on Friday, Nov. 4.

Harry’s work speaks of the social and spiritual aspects of his life experiences. He quotes Jean-Michel Basquiat. “I don’t think about art when I’m working, I try to think about life.” Harry lives and creates his art in Fearrington Village, his studio is open to the public by appointment and he welcomes art lovers to view his new home page and new art at www.harrylanewurster.com.

Flynne's Coffee Bar & Downtown Gallery is a fabulous, funky coffee shop, wine bar, art gallery and music venue where different kinds of people meet, converse, listen to music, play games, read, surf the net, get some work done, or just relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Artists are showcased, poetry is read, and friendships are made. Flynne's is located inside Betsy's Crepes, downtown Southern Pines, NC.

Image: DaVinci by Harry Lane Wurster