July Events!!!

July Events at the Monroe Art Guild

Summer Members' Show

The Summer Members' Show is in full-swing! We have over 140 art work by close to 50 artists. The show will run from July 6 through August 25, 2010 with the Opening Reception on Friday July 16 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Awards will be announced at 7:00pm in the categories of Best of Show, 2-D, 3-D, Mixed Media, Photography, Honorable Mention, and then Youth Merit Awards.

The judge for the Summer Members' Show is Mr. Jim Bell. Mr. Bell has earned a Master of Fine Art degree from The University of Georgia. He pursued his undergraduate in Fine Arts at Georgia State University and then studied ceramic studio in Cortona, Italy. Mr. Bell has been an instructor affiliated with the Gwinnett Council for the Arts, Dekalb College, Reid School of Art, and now serves as an instructor at Wild Child Arts located in Downtown Monroe.

The Summer Members' Show is sponsored by: BB&T Insurance Services, Gerald G. Hale, C.P.A., Penske Automotive Group (home to United BMW of Roswell, United BMW of Gwinnett, and Honda Mall of Georgia ), and Yellowbook. Flowers will be provided by The Garden Gate Florist. Piano music will be provided by Suzanne Roberts on the night of the Opening Reception.


Judy Norman (Art Talk)

The Monroe Art Guild is presenting "Faux Finishes- A Journey Through Time" by Judy Norman on July 20, 2010 at 6:30pm. Her presentation is sponsored by Patti Souther- State Farm Insurance. The July Art Talk is the third in the six-part Art Talk series (May-October). Mrs. Norman will discuss the art of faux finishes and how anyone can learn the techniques of creating decorative finishes.

Judy Norman will start back up her workshops in August. Here are classes in Gilding, Faux Finishing, and Cabinet Distressing and Antiquing for August and September:

Gilding ($75 and includes materials; 2 hours)

- August:17 (register by Aug. 5), 27 (register by Aug. 17)

- September: 9 (register by Aug. 30)
Faux Finishing ($75 plus $28 for materials; 3 hours)

- August: 12, 20, 31

- September: 17, 22, 30

Cabinet Distressing & Antiquing ($85 and includes materials; 2.5 hours)

- August: 3, 5, 13, 18, 24, 26

- September: 2, 14, 16, 21, 24, 29

All classes begin at 10:00am. A minimum number of students are required for each class, so please contact the MAG in advance to reserve your spot.

First Friday Fundraisers

During the months of May through September, the Monroe Art Guild is raising not only funds but an awareness about us being a resource open to the community. So on the same nights as the Friday night concerts which take place in front of the historic courthouse in downtown Monroe, we will be open until 7pm selling donated art from Members artists. In addition we will have three raffles offered serving as the fund-raising part. The first raffle was a painting done by Susan Pelham, won by Robert Peters, the second is a painting by Bobbie Austin, and the third will be a portrait painting service by artist Nita Bakay. Tickets for Bobbie Austin's art pieces started selling on July 3 and will end August 6, 2010 with the winner being announced at half-time during the concert.

Bobbie Austin's "Hard Labor Creek"

Tickets will be sold starting the day after the concert, and the winner will be announced at the following concert date. We are hoping to promote the Monroe Art Guild as a place to visit along with putting work by artists in the public viewing outside of the gallery space. Ticket prices will be generously priced at 1 ticket for $5 and 5 tickets for $20. Each raffle has a value of approximately $400. So don't miss out on this chance to win an original piece of art!

Member artists are encouraged to donate a piece or pieces to be used for First Friday Fundraisers, and pieces not sold will be used in the Silent Auction planned for December during the Tour of Homes.

"Taste of the Grape" by the WCMG

The Walton County Music Guild is hosting "Taste of the Grape" on Saturday, August 21 from 6:30-9:30pm. Six wines will be offered up for tasting along with cheeses accompanied by live music. The art work from Monroe Art Guild Members will complete the event. Tickets are $30 per person.

Member Artists interested in having their art FOR SALE at the event can preregister by 5:00pm on August 15 through the Monroe Art Guild. Each Member Artist can display up to 3 pieces of art. Art in 2-D need to be accompanied by an easel and 3-D art can be displayed on tables at the event, unless you would like to provide the display. Drop off of art will be Saturday August 21 and pickup will be the following day. Exact times are being determined. The art work will be under the regular 70% artist / 30% split through the Monroe Art Guild.


Keep in Mind...

PRODUCE JAM MARKET NEEDS ARTISTS!!!
The Produce Jam Market is inviting Members of the Monroe Art Guild to set up / sell their work on Saturdays at the Market. The market has been in the past at the corner of Midland and Highland Avenues. The new location is near the train depot on Davis Street. To find out more information about the artist space at the market, contact Wallace Beall at 770-780-0084

SILENT AUCTION / TOUR OF HOMES 2010 The Monroe Art Guild is planning on having a Silent Auction during the Tour of Homes event on Saturday, December 4, 2010. As part of the Silent Auction, we are invited any Member Artists to create a Santa Claus image (in a 12" x 12" format) to be used as a theme within the Silent Auction. Furthermore, all of the Santa Claus images submitted will be featured on the cover of the 2010 Tour of Homes brochure! This will be a great way to promote yourself and your work. All of the Santa's need to be submitted by Nov 5, 2010 by 5pm.. If you or someone you know is interested in having your home on the Tour of Homes, contact the Monroe Art Guild.

QUILT SHOW- DECEMBER 2010

The Monroe Art Guild is hosting a Quilt Show this December. If you are interested in sharing your quilt or know of a group of quilters who would be interested in showing their work, please contact the MAG. We are still looking for a title for the show, but something like following may work out: "Quilts- for History and Warmth" or "The Culture of Quilts" or "Quilts-Telling a Story".