Artists inspiring the nation!

You never know how inspiring your work may be.

 From time-to-time I receive contact from people throughout the community complementing our exhibits.  Tisha's work at Zenas has been given many lovely comments just this week. Gretchen's work at Tutti-Frutti receives consistent praise, as well.  

However, last week an employee from the Lexington Administration building had the highest praise. He said that since our installation in July of 2011 he was inspired to begin painting. The latest works installed in January further added to his joy in workplace.  

Even though it would be wonderful to have more sales, I found his praise and adoration of our work worth more. Regardless of your ambition with your art, to hear the joy your work provides another person truly is priceless.  Kudos to you all for your talent!

Visit our many exhibits, and become inspired!

Gourd Creations by Joanne Crouch
February 4-March 3
Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC

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Color pencil creations by Gretchen Parker
January 7-March 3
Tutti-Frutti, 5454 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC
Sunday-Saturday 1pm-7pm
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The art of Tisha Ward
January 7-March 3
Zena Salon, 0108 South Church St
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
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Fresh Views by APPLS
January 27- July 27, 2012

Many artists express personal emotions, while others express the view of society. Although feelings are fleeting the expressions created by artists are not. The Fresh Views exhibit, by the APPLS art group, offers just that. Come take a cerebral journey with over 40 original works of art by SC Artists; Vi Horton, Bill Sander, Renea Eshleman, Gretchen Evans Parker, Jeffery Miller, Abstract Alexandra, Ellin Baskin, Ann Cimburke, and Dale Mastro.

Schedule: Lexington Administration Building, 212 S. Lake Dr, January 27- July 27, 2012
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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SCA in the Windows
February 2-March 3

Find the hidden face; discover the truth of red roses, enter the dream world, what color do broken hearts bleed? Discover the answers and more in this one-of-a-kind art exhibit at Forest Acres Fine Art Center.

For a limited time collect original works of art by SCA group Bill Sander, Abstract Alexandra, Jeanee Bourque, Donna Rozier, and Joanne Crouch. Richland Mall 3400 Forest Drive, 2nd floor (directly above Barnes & Noble bookstore), Columbia, SC

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Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd

•March-Gretchen Parker

•April-Renea Eshleman

•May-Tisha Ward & Jeanee Bourque

•June Group Show- Abstract Alexandra, Joanne Crouch, Tisha Ward, Brandi Roberts, Fairoozan Abdalla, Bill Sanders, Faye Todd, Jeanee Bourque

•December-Beautiful Lexington at the Library-Ronnie Corn, Karen Stokes, Vi Horton, Renea Eshleman, Abstract Alexandra
 

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Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd
•March/April-Fairoozan Abdalla
•May/June-Ronnie Corn
•July/August-Marie Bauschka
•Sept/Oct-Jeffery Miller  

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Zena Salon 108 South Church St
•March/April-Linda Johnson
•May/June-Abstract Alexandra 

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 Friendly Fridays @ Flight Deck, April 20

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March 29, 7-9pm, SCA Member Private party &  fund-raiser & Art Auction at the Sheraton/Vault, Columbia. 

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Announcements:

•Tisha Ward and Jean Bourque are having an Open House Reception at Studio 112 unit 1 at 112 E Main St, Lexington, Fri March 23, 6-9 PM. Live music by Bob Kilgore & Keith Bates. Free and open to the public.

•Live painting by Jean Bourque @ Theatre Rowe. Thursday, March 8th. Visiit theatrerowe.com for more info.

•Custom frames, pedestals & display screens by Jay of Triple Three WoodWorks contact 463.8137 or contact@333woodworks.com

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

•Jeffery Miller teaches pastel and watercolor classes at Hobby Lobby. Call for times West Columbia, 926.1545 or Columbia, 787.2509.

•Gretchen Parker teaches colored pencil techniques, 238.3714, or g1retchen@gmail.com, for dates and times.

•Dale Mastro teaches oil classes, at Mastro’s Studio, call 936.0871, or email magicray55@juno.com, for more information.

•Donna Rozier, of Corley mill art group, hosts oil painting classes, 356.2986 or donna@rozier.org for more information.