American Academy of Equine Art
October 24 – November 30, 2024
Opening Reception:
Thurs, October 24 from 6-8pm
American Academy of Equine Art (AAEA)
Drawing from their member artists from across the nation, this exhibition is a collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures of the highest quality, with emphasis on diversity in style and subject matter. AAEA was founded in 1980, to assemble the finest equine artists in the country to exhibit together, share creative ideas, and establish a teaching organization modeled after the Royal Academy in England.
Sharon Matisoff; The Four Horsemen, Oil, 15×30
Into the Woods
December 5, 2024-January 16, 2025
Opening Reception:
Thurs, December 5 from 6-8pm
“Into the Woods”
Landscape and abstract artist Jessica Graham joins area woodworkers Richard Cale, Eddie Huff, John Jones and Janet and Walt Koertge in the main gallery.
Richard Cale
Jessica Graham
Portrait Society of America
February 13-March 20, 2025
Opening Reception:
Thurs, February 13 from 6-8pm
SC members of the Portrait Society of America present “Spirit of America”
Step into the “Spirit of America”. The exhibit embodies the diverse essence of the nation. From sweeping landscapes that capture the natural beauty of our country to vibrant figurative work. This collection celebrates the myriad facets of American identity. Visitors will find themselves immersed in a visual narrative that honors the finest of fine art in our country.
“Dignity”, Christine Swann
“The Tomato of Time”
March 27-May 1, 2025
Opening Reception:
Thurs, March 27 from 6-8pm
Upcountry Fiber Artists present “The Tomato of Time”
“The Tomato of Time” is a textile exhibit by Upcountry Fiber Artists. As a group challenge to practice the Pomodoro Technique (working steadily in 25-minute increments, with 5 minute rest periods in between – developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980’s. Cirillo used a tomato (“pomodoro” in Italian) shaped timer.), each artist designed and created a 12×12 art quilt inspired by the phrase “Tomato of Time”. We found we tended to approach concepts of time in unique ways, reflecting our diverse styles of art. This was the starting point for artistic reflections on the meaning of time. From interpretations of the tomato-shaped timer itself, we delved into examinations of the past, the present, and the future. This resulted in everything from nostalgic looks backward to representations of how clocks rule our lives, from the promise embedded in a tiny seed to the natural world’s transformations across seasons over time.
