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