The dates for the 2023 AAG Member Show are May 18 - June 22. The deadline for registration is April 15. You can register on the AAG website. Additional dates for this show are in this newsletter.
The ACA won a Governor's Award for best art organization. Chris McKeel and Karen Santos played a major role in writing the nomination. Congratulations!
Congratulations also goes to Billie Burch for winning a USC Aiken Student Scholarship.
Today is the last day to drop off your work for inclusion in SPRINGFEST sponsored by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council 10 am to 4 pm.
Wildlife photographer Melinda Welker will be speaking at the next general meeting, March 13 at 6:30.
Nora Ray is displaying her work at the Elite Hearing Center window display through April 15.
Brenda Zaloudek is exhibiting her paintings at the Family "Y" through March.
Patrick Krohn is displaying his photography at Kit Fox Pediatrics through March 20.
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 MEMBER MEETING MARCH 13
Melinda Welker: Inspiring Conservation through Art
Melinda is a wildlife and nature photographer with a passion for photographing birds. When Melinda retired to South Carolina, she took up digital cameras and journeyed into wildlife photography where she discovered the wonder of birds. She will talk about photographing birds in Aiken area locations.
In 2018, Melinda was juried into the National Association of Women Artist, headquartered in New York, where she has the opportunity to display her art nationally, lately in New York City and at the Art Club of Washington, D.C. Her photos have been published in newspapers, magazines and books and have been recognized with awards.
Melinda is a founding member of the National Association of Women Artist SC Chapter, a member of the Aiken Artists Guild and the Aiken Center for the Arts. She is also a member of the Midlands Chapter of the Carolinas’ Nature Photography Association, where like-minded North and South Carolina photographers share their love of outdoor photography. The link to Melinda's website is https://melindawelker.zenfolio.com/p540056786.
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.
Important Dates
April 1: Your membership dues must be current.
April 15: You must be registered to participate in the show. You can do this through the AAG website now through April 15.
May 12: Drop-off date from 12 noon to 6:45 pm in the main gallery at the ACA.
May 18: Reception 6 -8.
If you know what you are going to submit for this show, please sent a photo to Kayla Hitchcock (kaylahitchcock@aikencenterforthearts.org) by March 22. Kayla needs photos of members’ work to be included in the show for marketing purposes. This is optional.
The award winning artist Carolyn Bohn and members of her studio will be showing their art at the Aiken Artist Guild Gallery through March 23.
The show will consist largely of pastels. The range of subjects will demonstrate diversity and the capacity of a group of individual artists to thrive in a supportive environment. The artists who will be showing with Carolyn include Brian Anderson, Carolyn Bohn, Lucy Bureau, Barbara Dick, Beth Everett, Anne Hunter, Lise Obelenus, Laurie Neely, Linda Purdy and Price Story.
The Elite Hearing Center Window Front Display
Nora May will be showing her beautiful work though April. 15.
Opportunities
Critique and Classes
Pamela Moore leads a group critique on the second Tuesday of each month. The next critique will be March 14 at 10:00 am.
Artist Display
The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council Call to Artists:
SPRINGFEST
SpringFest 2023, a dazzling display of some of the finest artwork in the area located in the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center with a reception and announcement of winners. Note that this is the last day to submit your work.
March 2023, 9th to the 30th
OPEN TO ALL VISUAL ARTISTS
Drop off time:
Monday March 6, 10 am to 4 pm
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 artists 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. This space is filled through 2023.
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 (803 480-0009)
ACA Guild Gallery - Celeste Malinowski (the schedule for 2023 is full)
Aiken Y - Pamela Moore
Elite Hearing Centers of America - Monica Wells (the schedule for 2023 is full)
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.
