The 2023 Aiken Artist Guild Member show is May 18 thru June 22. This is a reminder that current membership dues need to be paid by April 1, 2023 in order to register for this year’s show. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Studiobetsy@aol.com (please note this is the correct e-mail address. An incorrect one was given in last week's newsletter.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW:
Ewan Hunter will speak at the next member meeting on Monday February 13 at 6:30.
The dates for the 2023 AAG Member Show are May 18 - June 22.
PLEASE NOTE: To participate in this show, your dues must be paid by April 1, 2023.
If you are interested in painting horses and selling your work at the Spring Steeplechase, you will have an opportunity to sign up at at the general meeting Monday night, February 13.
Pamela Moore's critique will be held this Tuesday February 7 at the Aiken "Y" at 10:00 AM.
Hilliard Krecker is displaying his work at the Elite Hearing Center window display starting today through February 28.
Kathy Tseng is exhibiting her alcohol ink works at the Family "Y" today through February 2023.
Patrick Krohn is displaying his photography at Kit Fox Pediatrics through March 20.
Pamela Moore's critique will be held on Tuesday February 7 at the Aiken "Y" at 10:00 AM.
Check out our Facebook groups. We have a private group solely for AAG members and a public group.
Special Notice
Those of us who knew and loved Ellene Southerland greatly appreciated the beautiful tribute submitted by Lindy Crandall in the last newsletter. We would like to honor Ellene's memory and her contributions to the AAG by establishing a one or possibly two time award in her memory to be given at the Member Show. The criteria for the award will be determined by the board and/or the Member Show committee. If you would like to donate to this please send a check made out to AAG with "Ellene Southerland Award" in the memo line to Aiken Artist Guild, P.O. Box 148, Aiken SC 29802. You can also make a donation on the AAG website. Thank you.
Celeste Malinowski
PLEASE RENEW YOUR AAG MEMBERSHIP AT THE AAG WEBSITE!
YOUR DUES MUST BE PAID BY APRIL 1
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 MEMBER SHOW
EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES
OUR NEXT SPEAKER AT THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
EWAN HUNTER
Ewan Hunter will speak at the next member meeting on Monday February 13. He is an artist, designer and performer working internationally on outdoor spectacles, theatre and sculpture. Recently he has turned his attention to creating smaller studio-based work, rebranding his ironwork and sculpture as "huntergatherer". He currently resides in his hometown, Aiken.
THE SPRING STEEPLECHASE SHOW
The AAG has secured a tent at the vendors’ village of the 2023 Spring Steeplechase( March 25) in exchange for painting 30 stick horses to be used in the 2023 Fall Steeplechase Stick Horse Races (same as last year). Members who volunteer to paint the stick horses will be given priority to sell their work at the spring steeplechase ( March 25). We will arrange a painting day at the Aiken Center for the Arts to get together and paint sponsor logos on the horses later.
If you are interested in painting horses and selling work at the spring Steeplechase, you can sign up at at the general meeting Monday night, February 13. Spots will be limited and awarded in the order of those who sign up.
THE MEMBER SHOW, MAY 18-JUNE 22, 2023
All AAG members are encouraged to enter up to two pieces of their work to the Member Show. At least one of your pieces and possibly two will be hung in this show.
Members who want to exhibit their work in this show must have paid their dues by April 1, 2023.
The Elite Hearing Center Window Front Display
Hilliard Krecker will be displaying his dramatic oil paintings in the front window of the Elite Hearing Centers location next to Public starting today through February 28. His artistic philosophy is best described in his own words: “An oil painting should portray the feeling, the emotion, that comes from a scene. At its best it should give you that hauntingly familiar feeling along with a bit of those not yet felt”.
Opportunities
Critique and Classes
Pamela Moore leads a group critique on the second Tuesday of each month. The next critique is on February 7 at 10:00 AM at the Aiken Y.
Artist Display
Arts 4 Pets Sponsored by Southside Gallery:
The First Annual ART4PETS Art Auction will be held at Woodside Country Club, Thursday, April 27 from 6-9 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the Albrecht SPCA Center. We are looking for entries - originals, prints, 3-d from local artist for this juried show.
Email photos with dimensions to: thom@southsidegallery.com
Work does not have to be animal related.
Elite Hearing Centers of America
Monica Wells is managing the new showing space at Elite Hearing Centers of America located near Publix. Monica Wells is looking for new artists. Contact her for more information at 260 433-3126 or artist260@hotmail.com.
If you have art to display and sell, please remember these venues allow AAG members to exhibit (based on availability). You can inquire by reaching out to the venue and/or contact person:
Kitfox Dentistry - Judy Adamick
ACA Guild Gallery - Celeste Malinowski (the schedule for 2023 is full)
Aiken Y - Pamela Moore
Elite Hearing Centers of America - Monica Wells
Commissions
From Maria Colatarci:
Hi to aiken artists guild. We live in town. We are looking for a ceramist who can fire hand lettering onto an existing vintage piece of pigeon forge stoneware. 4 name mugs are needed. Hoping to further a 70year old family tradition. Thanks for your help. mcolatarci@gmail.com. 803 6491788
Memberships
Please remember to renew your AAG membership in a timely manner. The current membership year goes from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
You may become an AAG member or renew your membership through the AAG website. In the Menu pull down just selectMembership.
Aiken Art Guild Gallery at the Aiken Center for the Arts
Special Notice
Those of us who knew and loved Ellene Southerland greatly appreciated the beautiful tribute submitted by Lindy Crandall in the last newsletter. We would like to honor Ellene's memory and her contributions to the AAG by establishing a one or possibly two time award in her memory to be given at the Member Show. The criteria for the award will be determined by the board and/or the Member Show committee. If you would like to donate to this please send a check made out to AAG with "Ellene Southerland Award" in the memo line to Aiken Artist Guild, P.O. Box 148, Aiken SC 29802. Thank you.
