Thursday, August 2, 2012

Call to artists and more!

Calling all buskers!

Are you a street performer, street musician, minstrel, or troubadour? Would you like to show your talent to the world, but don’t know how to get started? Try a small town audience, it offers you a great start, and the experience of performing in public. It is our desire to provide space to performing artists who wish to show their talent either as a onetime gig or ongoing, regardless of your skills (amateur or professional buskers).

Who are we? The APPLS/SCA group creates events for artists who have a desire to progress their skills and talent to a wide range of audiences. Our events give all artists the opportunity to show the general public how wonderful life is when the arts are involved.

We have a lot of upcoming arts centered events and would like to invite performing artists who wish to entertain. For a limited time performing artists may participate, in our outdoor art events, free*. Participation includes multiple promotions, collaboration with a large arts group, the experience of performing, understanding how to accept tips/gratuity, how to schedule shows, forming great connections, freeing you from the tedious job of looking for locations to perform.

Performers may do acrobatics, animal tricks, balloon twisting, card tricks, caricatures, clowning, comedy, contortions and escapes, dancing, singing, fire eating, fire breathing (depending on location), juggling, magic, mime and a mime variation where the artist performs as a living statue, musical performance, puppeteering, storytelling or recite poetry or prose as a bard, street theatre, sword swallowing, and even put on a flea circus.

To apply: send an email to art@artinlexington.com include name & nom-de-plume, phone number, email, and a brief description of your work, restrictions, space required, etc.

*FREE? Buskers are not charged a fee to participate as long as they are only providing entertainment and passing out self promotions. In return APPLS provides signage & promotion.

Call 803-808-5328 for more information or visit SouthCarolinaArtists.com SouthCarolinaArtists.com or ArtinLexington.com ArtinLexington.com

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View Lauraette Kirkland's picture in The State Newspaper today
 http://www.thestate.com/2012/08/02/2379449/potters-throw-themselves-into.html

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Gretchen Parker-The next open studio will be Thursday August 23, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in my home in Lexington. Please let me know if you are interested.  
Hope to see you soon,
Gretchen Evans Parker, CPSA
www.gretcheneva-nsparker.com
 
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Visit Ellin Baskin's new Studio. Email for times and location ellinsart@att.net
 
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Sign up to learn the style of monochromatic rub-off by Dale Mastro @ Mastro’s Studio “it’s closer than you think” call 936.0871, or email magicray55@juno.com, for more information.

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Time to sign up for our we love our country country Fair in Lexington, SC Nov. 3rd. 
 Contact Heidi Black for more information



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APPLS exhibit at Cafe Chartier
Featuring art by Gretchen Parker & Abstract Alexandra
August/September/2012
711 W. Main St Lexington, SC
Mon - Wed: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thu - Sat: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Free and open to the public
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APPLS exhibit at Lexington Art Studio
Perspectives featuring work by Jeanee Bourque - Laura Kirkland & Linda Johnson
August/September/2012
102 Gantt St Lexington SC
Tue: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Wed - Sat: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Free and open to the public
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APPLS exhibit at Tutti Frutti
Featuring art by Marie Bauschka
July/August/2012
5454 Sunset Blvd Lexington, SC
Mon - Sun: 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
Free and open to the public
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APPLS exhibit at Zena Salon
Featuring art by Penny Pierson Burke
July/August/2012
108 South Church Street Suite E
Lexington SC
Free and open to the public
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APPLS exhibit at Lexington County Administration Building
This curated exhibit entitled 6 Frames of Mind features over 40 works of art by popular SC artists; Vi Horton, Gretchen Parker, Dale Mastro, Donna Rozier, Renea Eshleman, Paul Covington, Ann Cimburke, Lauraette Kirkland, Jay Sinclair and Abstract Alexandra.
Each floor features works of art by theme; Love of animals, Floral Escapes, Buildings, Landscapes, Dreamscapes and Abstract journey.
A must see for all who love art and fans of SC artists.
Inventory list and guide maps available at front desk for visitors
212 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC
July.27.2012 – Jan.28.2013
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Free and open to the public



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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Plenty of exhibits to go around, here are but a few...

Bubble Tea
in Harbison
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Abstract Alexandra @ Zena's (ending today)
 
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Shimmy
Art by Dale Mastro, Karen Stokes, & Abstract Alexandra
Lexington Art Studio

June-July
102 Gantt St

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Marie Bauschka

July-August
Tutti-Frutti
5454 Sunset Blvd
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Fresh Views by APPLS

January 27- July 26, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

APPLS & SCA current exhibits...



APPLS Exhibits
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Vibrant

Work by talented members of the South Carolina Artists Group Abstract Alexandra, Triplethree Woodworks, Jeanee Bourque, Joanne Crouch, Linda Johnson, Paul Covington

Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Road Lexington
free and open to the public, visit http://www.lex.lib.sc.us/branchprofile.asp?LID=4
for branch hours.
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Abstract Alexandra @ Zena's
 
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Shimmy
Art by Dale Mastro, Karen Stokes, & Abstract Alexandra
Lexington Art Studio


June-July
102 Gantt St

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Ronnie Corn

May-June
Tutti-Frutti
5454 Sunset Blvd
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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. 


Visit our site for up-to-date information.

 
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Monday, May 7, 2012

 South Carolina Artists & Art in Public Places for Lexington SC Announcements

Artists want to set up a booth?
Try the Riverwalk music festival check out this link Riverwalk Rhythm on the River

Studio space open in Prosperity contact Penny at blendcafe@att.net
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May 10 Jean Bourque exhibiting Window Art Show at 701 Gallery as a Fundraiser for MIRCI
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May 11 Jean Bourque & Tisha Gary Ward Art Show and Reception at Art Trail Gallery Florence SC
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May 12 Wine Walk - Lexington featuring work by Jeanee Bourque, Tisha Gary Ward, Abstract Alexandra, Jason Freeman and other artists. Studio 112 E Main St
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June 1 Opening Reception Friday  5pm-10pm ~ Abstract Alexandra along with many other talented women in arts on exhibit in June at Pretty Girls Presents Concept: Consumerism June exhibit  “A feminist view of consumerism” @ Tapps Arts Center
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July- Bill Sander exhibiting at Tapps Arts Center
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Workshops/classes

Friday June 1, 2012 ~ 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM ~ Lexington, SC Gretchen Parker will hold an open studio also sign up for colored pencil classes. Contact g1retchen@gmail.com for more info
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Sign up to learn monochromatic rub-off by Dale Mastro @ Mastro Studio “it’s closer than you think” call 936.0871, or email magicray55@juno.com, for more information
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Custom frames, pedestals & display screens by Jay of Triple Three WoodWorks contact 463.8137 or contact@333woodworks.comcontact@333woodworks.com Visit http://www.333woodworks.com
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

New Location & Music gig, Y'all!

Check out the APPLS group at another new location;  Lexington Art Studio
Lexington Art Studio
102 Gantt St, Lexington
April-May-Vi Horton, Gretchen Parker, Abstract Alexandra
June-July-Penny Pierson-Burke
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Our Members will be at River-walk Music Fest April 21; Abstract Alexandra, Dale Mastro, Ellin Baskin, Fairoozan Abdalla. Jeanee Bourque will be painting to Bands during the event. 
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Try something different try Bubble Tea
(in Harbison)1260-A6 Bower Parkway
Members who have enjoyed this exhibit-Abstract Alexandra, Bill Sander.
sign up April 28 coming soon
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TAPPS Arts Center-Courtyard
sign up May 3-Fairoozan Abdalla, Jason Freeman, Bill Sander, Abstract Alexandra
sign up Sept 6-Fairoozan Abdalla, Jason Freeman
sign up Oct 4-Fairoozan Abdalla,, Jason Freeman
sign up Nov 1-Fairoozan Abdalla
sign up Dec 6-Fairoozan Abdalla, Jason Freeman
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Zena Salon - 108 South Church St
(fits 8+, 2-d art depending on size)
•May/June-Abstract Alexandra
•July/August-Penny Pierson-Burke
•Sept/Oct-Vi Horton
•Nov/Dec- sign up

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Tutti-Frutti - 5454 Sunset Blvd
(fits 5, 2-d art depending on size)
•May/June-Ronnie Corn
•July/August-Marie Bauschka
•Sept/Oct-Jeffery Miller
•Nov/Dec- Penny Pierson-Burke
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Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd

•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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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

Studio space open in Prosperity contact Penny at blendcafe@att.net

Contact Gretchen Parker g1retchen@gmail.com about her one day Work Shop

April 28 Melissa Crook will be at Crafty Feast

May 10 Jean Bourque will be in the Window Art Show at 701 Gallery as a Fundraiser for Merci

May 11 Jean Bourque Art Show and Reception at Art Trail Gallery Florence SC

May 12 Art Show at Studio 112 with Jean Bourque and Tisha Ward 6-9PM 112 E Main St Lexington during the Lexington Wine Walk

Join the Plein Air Painters, local & reginal outings coming soon. 1st outing in April, email contact@abstractalexandra.com

Gretchen Parker is being featured in "CP Treasures", world wide Color Pencil artists book.

Interested in joining the Colored Pencil Society in America please contact g1retchen@gmail.com

Congratulations to Fairoozan Abdalla for Color the Arts 2012!

Contact member Penny Pierson-Burke, blendcafe.net for details, Arts and Antiques Show, Prosperity, May 5th

Jeanee Bourque is now being shown in the Art Trail Gallery in Florence March 16-April 16

Workshops/classes


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

• Sign up to learn monochromatic rub-off by Dale Mastro @ Mastro’s Studio “it’s closer than you think” 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.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Studio space, Workshops, And More!

Want to find your favorite artists? 
Artists with our group are busy and have a lot of artistic activities going on. Our desire is to promote our members along with the arts community. After all "a healthy art community breeds joy and happiness through expression".
Check out our artists calender
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April 5 TAPPS Courtyard-Urban Crawl 5-9pm
Featuring; Fairoozan Abdalla, Jason Freeman & Abstract Alexandra along with TWO Bands, & The Balloon Guy!

April 13 CMAG annual show April 13-14, contact Donna Rozier donna@rozier.org for details

Apr 14 Jean Bourque Painting at Keep Fest in Chapin

April 20 Flight Deck Friendly Fridays Art Night featuring; Abstract Alexandra, Jason Freeman, Joanne Crouch, Lauraette Kirkland

April 28 Melissa Crook will be at Crafty Feast

May 5 Abstract Alexandra will be at Arts n Antiques Properity

May 10 Jean Bourque will be in the Window Art Show at 701 Gallery as a Fundraiser for Merci

May 11 Jean Bourque Art Show and Reception at Art Trail Gallery Florence SC

May 12 Art Show at Studio 112 with Jean Bourque and Tisha Ward 6-9PM 112 E Main St Lexington during the Lexington Wine Walk
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Studio space open in Prosperity contact Penny at blendcafe@att.net

Contact Gretchen Parker g1retchen@gmail.com about her one day Work Shop
 
Join the Plein Air Painters, local &  regional outings coming soon. 1st outing in April contact@abstractalexandra.com

Gretchen Parker is featured in the colored pencil book "CP Treasures".
Interested in joining the Colored Pencil Society in America please contact g1retchen@gmail.com

Congratulations to SCA member Fairoozan Abdalla for Color the Arts 2012!

Contact member Penny Pierson-Burke, blendcafe.net for details, Arts and Antiques Show, Prosperity, May 5th

Jeanee Bourque is now being shown in the Art Trail Gallery in Florence March 16-April 16
 
Custom frames, pedestals & display screens by Jay of Triple Three WoodWorks contact 463.8137 or contact@333woodworks.com
 
Want a creative, inexpensive web site? Alex  contact@awswebdesigns.com for more information    _______________________________________________

Workshops/classes;

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

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

• Sign up to learn monochromatic rub-off by Dale Mastro @ Mastro’s Studio “it’s closer than you think” 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.

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Workshops & classes


Trying a new method or creativity builds brain cells and makes you feel younger!

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

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

• Sign up to learn monochromatic rub-off by Dale Mastro @ Mastro’s Studio “it’s closer than you think” 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.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Upcoming events, exhibits and much more!

email for more information or to receive an invitation
contact@southcarolinaartists.com


Melissa Crook will be at Crafty Feast on April 28
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Gretchen Parker is being featured in "CP Treasures"
A book about Color Pencil artists from all over the world
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Who is holding a workshops?

Workshops/classes;

Jeffery Miller teaches pastel and watercolor classes at Hobby Lobby. Call 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. 

 
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