Saying Goodbye...

Last chance to see these exhibits...

All ending in January.

Gretchen Parker

Zena Salon

108 South Church Street

Jason Freeman

Tutti-Frutti

5454 Sunset Blvd

Lexington Main Library

5440 Augusta Rd

Dale Mastro
Infinite Massage & Wellness
Lower Level-Lex Old Mill

711 E. Main St. Lexington

Beautiful Lexington
Lexington County Administration Building
212 South Lake Dr
Directory located at information desk

Happy New Year

SCA & APPLS 2011 - slide show

MEMBER NEWS

What? Where?
Ellin Baskin has 25 acrylic & giclées on exhibit, now thru January, at Still Hopes.

Economy creations?

• Want original, creative frames, and more? Contact Jay Sinclair with Triple 3 WoodWorks 463-8137 or email contact@333woodworks.com

• Are you seeking less expensive, quality large prints? Email Ellin for more information ellinsart@att.net

• Want a creative, inexpensive web site? Visit email contact@awswebdesigns.com for more information.

Art classes:

• Faye Todd is teaching "small works" in acrylic at Lexington Leisure Center, email paintingsmylove@yahoo.com for more information.

• Dale Mastro and Faye Todd are teaching oil painting classes at Mastro’s Gaston Studio call for more information 803-936-0871

The SCA Holiday Shop is open online till-December 31 and features art by members. http://www.southcarolinaartists.com/Artists.php#Holidays

Visit southcarolinaartists.com for more information

APPLS artists on display in Lexington!

Art in Public Places for Lexington SC

Locations Locations Locations

Infinite Massage & Wellness

Lower Level

Lex Old Mill

Featured Artist-Dale Mastro

Tutti-Frutti 

5454 Sunset Blvd

Featured Artist-Jason Freeman

Zena Salon

108 South Church Street

Featured Artist-Gretchen Parker

 

Lexington County Administration Building
212 South Lake Dr

"Beautiful Lexington" over 50 original works of art by 11 SC Artists
Directory located at information desk

 

visit southcarolinaartists.com for more information

"TAPP’S WINTER MIX, Diversity in Carolina Art in time for the Holidays"

"TAPP’S WINTER MIX, Diversity in Carolina Art in time for the Holidays"

at Tapp’s Arts Center

for First Thursday – December 1^st – 5pm until 10pm

1644 Main Street

Guest Curator Jeremy Wooten, of Charlton-Hall brings this unique show to Tapp’s Arts Center featuring original artwork by Kent Ambler, Jakie Vasquez, Rob Shaw, Nikolai Oskolkov, Clay Wooten, Earnest Lee "The Chicken Man," Levi Wright, Ashley Berendzen, Alan Anderson, Jason Williams, Marvin Bailey, Iciar Bravo Tomboly, Alex Smith, and Fausto Pauluzzi.  The night will include music by MinorEffect from 5pm-7pm and Shagging with Woody Windham from 7pm-9pm. Also, Kitten Edwards will be roaming the gallery doing her incredible Tapp Dancing act. The South Carolina Artist’s Group featuring Brandi Roberts, Melissa Crook, Jason Freeman, Fairoozan Abdalla, and Abstract Alexandra will have artwork on display in the courtyard. And Cant Kids will perform outside as well.

Tapp’s Arts Center also welcomes the members of Art on Main, opening their studio/gallery this First Thursday. The eight members will offer a wide variety of original artwork and workshops. Also Photographer, Jim Seigler, will be new to his studio for this First Thursday as well.

Come inside to visit Darion McCloud, as Santa Claus, and to enjoy some light refreshments. Tour the newly finished studios and performance venue and find out how you can get involved.  There are still several studios for rent and we are taking show reservations, for more information please call (803) 988-0013 or email info@tappsartscenter.com.

What's up Doc! Art it is here there everywhere!

SouthCarolinaArtists.com -here is where our members are doing...

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Renea Eshleman is on exhibit at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park in Charleston with the South Carolina Watermedia Society Annual Exhibition from Nov. 6-Dec. 31, 2011. Would make a nice day trip!

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Tisha Gary Ward is on exhibit at TAPPS!

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Dec 1 mingle n jingle on main street @ TAPPS courtyard, featuring-Brandi Roberts, Melissa Crook, Jason Freeman, Fairoozan Abdalla, Abstract Alexandra, Joann McDermott.

Lexington Main Library

5440 Augusta Road

2012

February-Joanne Crouch

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March-Gretchen Parker

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April–Renea Eshleman

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May- Kristin Driggers

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June Group Show Complete-Abstract Alexandra, Joanne Crouch, Tisha Ward, Rachelle Brundage, Brandi Roberts, Fairoozan Abdalla, Bill Sanders, Faye Todd.

Want a creative, inexpensive web site?

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Visit www.awswebdesigns.com for more information.

Zena Salon 108 South Church Street

Jan/Feb-Tisha Ward

March/April-Brandi Roberts

May/June-Linda Johnson

July/August-Fairoozan Abdalla

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Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd

Nov/Dec-Jason Freeman

Jan/Feb-Gretchen Parker

March/April-Brandi Roberts

May/June-Fairoozan Abdalla

SCA Holiday Shop is open! Have a special person who loves art? Why not try our holiday shop! Open from October1-December 31 http://www.southcarolinaartists.com/Artists.php#Holidays visit today!

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Art in Public Places for Lexington SC
APPLS CURRENT EXHIBITS

Dale Mastro @ Infinite Massage & Wellness

Abstract Alexandra @Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd

Gretchen Parker@ Zena Salon 108 South Church Street

Beautiful Lexington art exhibit Lexington County Administration Building 212 South Lake Drive till January. Directory will be located at the information desk.

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SCA Holiday Shop is open! Have a special person to buy a gift for? Why not try our holiday shop!

October1-December 31 visit http://www.southcarolinaartists.com/Artists.php#Holidays

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SCA Upcoming Event

Dec 1 mingle n jingle on main street @ TAPPS courtyard, featuring-Brandi Roberts, Melissa Crook, Jason Freeman, Fairoozan Abdalla, Abstract Alexandra

Art in Public Places for Lexington SC
APPLS Upcoming Exhibits

Lexington Main Library

5440 Augusta Road

2012

February Joanne Crouch

March-Gretchen Parker

April – Renea Eshleman

May- Kristin Driggers

June Group Show Complete-Abstract Alexandra, Joanne Crouch, Tisha Ward, Rachelle Brundage, Brandi Roberts, Fairoozan Abdalla, Bill Sanders, Faye Todd.

Zena Salon 108 South Church Street

Jan/Feb-Tisha Ward

March/April-Brandi Roberts

May/June-Linda Johnson

July/August-Fairoozan Abdalla

Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd

Nov/Dec-Jason Freeman

Jan/Feb-Gretchen Parker

March/April-Brandi Roberts

May/June-Fairoozan Abdalla

Visit our site SouthCarolinaArtists.com our members are busy...

-Custom hand~crafted frames by J. Sinclair, visit his site www.333woodworks.com or call 463-8137 for more information.

-Faye Todd; I will be teaching "small works" in acrylic starting January 9th at the Lexington Leisure Center.

-Call Faye Todd 528-0574 or Dale Mastro 957-1943 for oil painting classes at Mastro's Studio in Gaston.

-Join Donna Rozier at her studio in Lexington for adult oil painting classes. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 10-12 and 12:30-2:30, and on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. noon.Call Donna at 356-2986 for more information.

We are busy in Lexington...

Art in Public Places for Lexington SC also known as APPLS is exhibiting...

Dale Mastro @ Infinite Massage & Wellness

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Abstract Alexandra @Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd

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Gretchen Parker@ Zena Salon 108 South Church Street

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Beautiful Lexington art exhibit Lexington County Administration Building 212 South Lake Drive till January. Directory will be located at the information desk.

Artist doing other things...

Very few artists have ever been able to balance life & art with complete ease.

 The myth of the artist who swims all day in a sea of painting, drinking absinthe and huffing glue which results in large scale works of art that are sold before the paint dries, is consistently perpetuated by society.  Not simply American society but in every productive culture in which artists sell their work.

Artists are not one-dimensional creatures. We have many skills, and work hard to maintain our incessant hunger for paints, canvas, and other tools in which to perfect our creations. Artists are so diverse with multiple talents it is a shame to focus on one.

We, the South Carolina Artists group, see artists as more than simplistic one-dimensional creators and choose to share their talents with you!

 Member News!

Are you interested in an artistic website of your own?  Visit http://www.awswebdesigns.com   creating artistically creative designs.

Tisha Gary Ward is seeking an artist to share her studio space at Studio 112 Main St. Lexington. Email her today if interested, trgary01@gmail.com.

Renea Eshleman is heading up the Rosewood Art Festival, October 22, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Rockaway's, 2719 Rosewood Drive, Columbia.

Jay Sinclair, creative woodworking design includes display stands, frames, pedestals, and more contact him today  http://www.333woodworks.com

Vi Horton has a great website, http://www.vihorton.com  and let her know what you think.

Dale Mastro & Tam Hicks are on exhibit at Saluda Shoals Unearthed  on Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1pm to 5pm.

Many members will be featured in the Friday Oct. 7th Art in the Garden.

The South Carolina Artists blog is written by Alexandra White.

Link with us http://www.southcarolinaartists.com

Friend us on face book- http://www.facebook.com/southcarolinaartists

Thank You for being a part of SCA/APPLS Arts Group.

If you have any questions please contact us;

Alexandra White: SCA/APPLS Coordinator

contact@southcarolinaartists.com

Visit http://www.SouthCarolinaArtists.com

 (803) 808-5328

Current Exhibits/Events

Beautiful works of art by Dale Mastro now on exhibit at Infinite Massage & Wellness. Viewings by appointment only, Contact Elizabeth Kelsey-Maynard 803-312-5481

Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd Lexington, SC 29072-7355

 Sept/Oct-Abstract Alexandra

Zena Salon 108 South Church Street Lexington SC 29072

Sept/Oct-Karen Stokes

Beautiful Lexington art exhibit
Lexington County Administration Building 212 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072

Collaborative effort by eleven South Carolina photographers, watercolorists, expressionists, and contemporary artists with the Art in Public Places for Lexington SC. Over 50 works of art depicting everyday life, historic sites, and gorgeous landscapes throughout the town of Lexington. Participating artists; Abstract Alexandra, Ann Cimburke, Donna Rozier, Ellin Baskin, Gretchen Parker, Karen Stokes, Kristin Driggers, Renea Eshleman, Ronnie Corn, Tisha Ward, and Vi Horton.  Art on exhibit from the 1st floor to the 6th floors, a must see for all who love art. Free and open to the public. Visit www.southcarolinaartists.com or (803) 808-5328 for more information.    

SCA Group Holiday Shop

We are going to have an online holiday shop.  We will have a page dedicated to our holiday shop starting October1-December 31. Come view this wonderful holiday shop by local artists!
More to come!
Visit http://www.southcarolinaartists.com for more information!

Welcome new members!

Brandi Roberts, Fairozan Abdalla, Linda Johnson, Melissa Crook,  Ronnie Corn & Tisha Ward
All new members have so much talent we are delighted they joined are group. 
Follow the above link to view their individual website.

Spring Into Summer

Spring into Summer Art Night held at the Old Mill was a success. South Carolina Artists Group – Art in Public Places Group in Lexington, SC, Offered its 2nd Art Night at Old Lexington Mill on Thursday, May 19, 2011. 

Celebrating the current themes of local art featured at the old mill artists and community members enjoyed an evening with celebrated SC Artists. The delicious desserts provided by Café Chartier and Massages by Infinite Massage & Wellness were on hand, much to the joy of those in attendance. Businesses throughout the mill opened their doors to the many visitors, some of whom had not had the opportunity to visit the old mill until this community event.  

Originally posted in the Lexington Chronicle (http://lexingtonchronicle.com/index89.htm)

Pictured left to right are member Vi Horton, volunteer Karen Wilson, member Kristen Driggers, Coordinator Alexandra White, member Judy Dillon and member Rachelle Brundage.

Visitors view & purchase art

Artist/Member Ellin Baskin

Healing hands by Elizabeth Kelsey-Maynard of Infinite Massage & Wellness

visitors view art by Vi Horton & Colie Faust

Vi Horton-Artist/Member

Visit http://www.southcarolinaartists.com for current events.

New Exhibits!

         MEMBER EXHIBITS        

Abstract Alexandra - Ollie's Gourmet Deli

Colie Faust - Infinite Massage Wellness

Dale Mastro - Lexington Main Library

Ellin Baskin - Beautiful Impressions Lexington Old Mill (lower Level)

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Celebration Earth

Lexington Old Mill  711 East Main Street

Trees (Upper Level, Front Hall)

The Mellifluous Nature of Water(Atrium)

Linear Elucidations(Back Hall)

visit our site for more information

Does your business…

• enjoy free advertisement,
  
• participate in community programs,
  
• improve economy, 
• aspire to visually enrich the human work environment, 
• desire a better quality of life for employees and the community?

If you answered yes to any questions you may want to become an exhibiting location with Art in Public Places for Lexington SC or APPLS.

We offer;

• ·     Harmonious administration of art installations, which frees your employees to focus on business goals;
•  Our consistent rotation implements fresh views enjoyed by customers and employees;
•   As a supporter of local art your business connects with the community and gains respect in the process.

Business participation does not require a fee, just commitment.

What do we do...
We work diligently to obtain businesses who understand that local art and culture improve the overall quality of life in Lexington County, which, in turn creates happier customers.
We hold Art Openings to promote the artists and location.
We include a link to your business as a participating location.
We add your business to fliers, press releases and promotions.

Participating businesses agree to provide areas of public access with established hangers for artists to install their art (private offices, restrooms, elevators, and stairwells are not acceptable locations for installation). Our artists do no install hangers or remove another artist work.

It really is just that simple.

Visit us today for more information.

Want to Join us?

Are you an amateur or professional artist or artisan seeking to exhibit your work?  Do you grow weary of high commissions, extreme fees, disproportionate percentages of sales charged by galleries and art groups? Ever enrolled or submitted work to exhibit and never received a response?  Time for a change? Read below for more information.

To participate in any shows or exhibits become a member today! We are a by artists for artists group striving to create a new voice for all artists.

Membership with SCA is open to any aspiring or professional artist over the age of 15. Our members represent all artistic mediums. Any artist, any medium, any style, and any level of artistic development is able to join. Members participate in both public and private rotating community exhibits, picture and link on website; art openings, invitations; tags and more. Joining is simple, for as little as $40 per year, you can open the door to an array of opportunities, and much much more. Exhibiting members may begin participating once joining.

We Do Not hold juried shows, require samples of art, or select artists based on committee; accept payments in order to secure a specific exhibit or artist; We do not show favoritism; We do not form judgments on style, genre, economic status, gender, sexual orientation, race, experience or the like; We do not require a commission or take percentage of sales.

We Do work diligently to obtain businesses who understand that local art and culture improve the overall quality of life in Lexington County, which in turn creates happier citizens; 

We do keep members busy with many locations to hang their work.

We do maintain contact primarily via email; however, we may need to communicate through phone and in person;

We do list each artists based on when they join, and maintain a next in line principle;

We do contact participating artists with location, contact person and dates to install and remove art;

We do request artists provide opinions of exhibit experience; opinions are for APPLS use only and therefore deemed private;

We do charge a minimal yearly membership fee for Artists, which cover some maintenance;

We do encourage members to promote and market their art and exhibits;

We do hold opening exhibition parties;

We do offer advertisement for artists or businesses who may not be able to participate;

We do provide invitations for artists to invite many people to openings & exhibits.

Our special programs engage members in networking and educational opportunities, while also allowing skills to be shared. Apply online.

Visit our site for more information http://www.southcarolinaartists.com 

Exhibit Locations!!

Participating Businesses Exhibit Locations

Ollie's Gourmet Deli

Infinite Massage & Wellness

Lexington Main Library

Lexington Old Mill- Upper Level  Atrium  Back Hall  Lower Level

Check out these locations and more at http://www.southcarolinaartists.com

Thank you

SCA/APPLS

What's Up?

Have you heard of APPLS? Created by the South Carolina Artists Group, Art in Public Places for Lexington SC also known as APPLS. Their mission to visually enrich, and strengthen the community by promoting the exhibition of professional art in work spaces and general public areas. Their exhibits benefit residents, business owners, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired by the arts.


In their ongoing effort to expand throughout Lexington County Coordinator Alexandra White met with the Lexington County Council Tuesday, April 12, 2011 (http://www.lex-co.com/Documents/4-12-11.pdf ).  Her exciting and beautiful presentation provided examples of current exhibits by the SCA/APPLS group in businesses around Lexington.  The unanimous vote by the council for art by the South Carolina Artists Group to exhibit in Lexington County Buildings. The State Newspaper covered the story and interviewed other members of the group (http://www.thestate.com/2011/04/20/1785409/art-coming-to-county-walls-halls.html). 


Check out http://www.southcarolinaartists.com for updated information on exhibits around Lexington.
SCA/APPLS