Swain County Center for the Arts |
Located at Swain County High School
Eugenia (Jenny) Johnson, Director |
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Calendar of Events for January 2010 |
ART EXHIBIT: A retrospect exhibit of 67 works of art by batik artist and portrait painter, Katherine Hicks Tsonas, and 20 oil paintings by Daniel Murch, both of Bryson City, NC, will be on display through January 21. The exhibit includes original batiks on fabric, portraits and landscapes in oil, pastels, watercolor and acrylic. Other media include drawings in pencil, marker, crayon, pen and ink plus mixed media paintings, collage, crocheted rugs, batiked and tie-dyed scarves, clay sculptures, gicleè prints and cards. The artwork ranges from photo-realistic to abstract and includes work that was completed as a student in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Many items are for sale at reasonable prices. Commissions are accepted.
February-March Exhibit: Watercolor and acrylic landscapes and florals by Susan Lingg of Cullowhee, NC. January 4 Art League of the Smokies—Presentation by landscape and garden designer, Marsha Crites of Sylva called “Using Principles of Composition in Watercolor Landscape Design.” Marsha Crites, owner and designer with Harvest Moon Gardens, uses watercolors instead of blueprints to illustrate landscape designs for her customers. Harvest Moon Gardens focuses on distinctive native stonework and indigenous plantings rooted in the biological diversity of the western NC mountains. Sponsored by the NC Arts Council, Swain County Center for the Arts and Swain County Schools, this program is free of charge and open to anyone who is interested. This program was supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. Contact Jenny Johnson at 488-7843 for information about future Art League programs. 6:15 pm to 6:30 pm—Business meeting in the Lobby. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm—Presentation in the Lobby. January 21 New Century Scholars Class of 2010. Presentation by Pamela Judson from Southwestern Community College. Coordinated by Julia Hunt. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Auditorium. January 21 Christmas Musical “Humbug” & Concert by SCMS chorus under the direction of Rachael Lewis. The musical “Humbug” by Mark Burrows is based on Charles Dicken’s classic, “A Christmas Carol,” but is set in an elementary school classroom. Ms. Ebenezer, the grumpiest teacher in the school lost her spark long ago and makes her students read the dictionary while the other classes celebrate the coming holidays. Instead of ghosts, the three visitors include the school’s custodian, PE teacher and music teacher. It’s a story about hope, wonder and second chances. After the musical there will be a 15 minute intermission and a bake sale in the lobby followed by traditional Christmas songs performed by the middle school chorus. Admission is free. Donations welcome! Everyone is invited to attend. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Auditorium. (Rescheduled due to snow in Dec.) Coming in February: School assemblies by Ballet Folklorico Mexicano on Feb. 4 and Feb. 8; Folk Concert by Thea and the Green Man followed by reception for artist Susan Lingg on Feb. 6 at 7:00 pm; Art League of the Smokies workshop on “Watercolors Techniques” by Susan Lingg on Feb. 11 (registration and supply fee required); Chinese Spring Festival on Feb. 12; Swain County Schools Foundation Fundraiser and Talent Show on Feb.25, 26 and 27. Call Jenny Johnson at 488-7843 to reserve the Center for the Arts for your own event or to view exhibits. Go to www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta for the latest calendar of events. |
Swain County Center for the Arts
1415 Fontana Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 Phone: 828-488-7843 Fax: 828-488-0523 Email: JJohnson@swainmail.org |