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.

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.

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.

Upcoming events, exhibits and much more!

Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd
•May/June-Ronnie Corn
•July/August-Marie Bauschka
•Sept/Oct-Jeffery Miller
•Nov/Dec- Penny Pierson-Burke

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 Zena Salon  108 South Church St
•May/June-Abstract Alexandra
•July/August-Penny Pierson-Burke

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Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd

•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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April 5 - Urban Crawl - TAPPS Courtyard

Jason Freeman, Abstract Alexandra, Fairoozan Abdalla

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An Evening with South Carolina Artists
March 29
The Vault, Sheraton, Columbia

Beautiful art, Great stories, mesmerizing entertainment, 

hors d'oeuvres, champagne, and more.
Featured artists; Dale Mastro, Abstract Alexandra, Karen Stokes, 

Faye Turner, Joanne Crouch, Jason Freeman

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

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March 31, 1-4pm

Bubble Tea 

1260-A6 Bower Parkway, Harbison

The Art of Bubbles by Abstract Alexandra

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 Zeus Pizza 224 Knox Abbot Dr

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

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 Fri March 23, 6-9 PM 

Tisha Ward & Jean Bourque's Open House Reception
112 E Main St, Lexington. 

Live music, Free and open to the public

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Custom frames, pedestals & display screens 

by Jay of Triple Three WoodWorks

 contact 463.8137 or contact@333woodworks.com

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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. 

 

New exhibits!

CURRENT EXHIBITS



Art by Linda Johnson
March 1-May 1
Zena Salon 108 South Church St
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
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Colored Pencil Creations by Gretchen Parker
March 3-April 3
Lexington Main Library 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC

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Art by Fairoozan Abdalla
March 4-May 4
Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC
Sunday-Saturday 1pm-7pm
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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.

Happy Birthday Leap year babies!!

Be glad you are not a dog!

We have some secret art activities going on with our group...here is a sneak peek.

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SCA in the Windows

 at Forest Acres Fine Arts Center (FAFAC)

Richland Mall 3400 Forest Drive, 2nd floor directly above Barnes & Noble

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TAPPS Courtyard 
April 5
1st Thursdays on Main St 
Special Entertainment...you'll have to see to believe!

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 30 days from now will be the
SCA Extravaganza + Art Auction

March 29

Sheraton/Vault Columbia
This is a catered art auction by invitation only!

To receive an invite email contact@southcarolinaartists.com

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Friendly Fridays Art n Wine Night

@The Shoppes of Flight Deck

Lexington

 April 20

What are these people doing?

•Contact member Penny Pierson-Burke: Call to artists: Arts and Antiques Show being held at our newly renovated train depot in downtown Prosperity. Show date is May 5th, 2012. Visit blendcafe.net for show details.

 

•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. Visit 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. 

 

Call to Artists...

Are you an amateur or professional artist who enjoys showing your work at events, exhibits, and/or do you desire more online exposure?*

Check out just a few of our upcoming events. Call to artists…

Exhibit- SCA Window display at Forest Acres Fine Arts, Richland Mall 3400 Forest Drive, 2nd floor (directly above Barnes & Noble bookstore). 6 spaces available, (3 wide x 3 deep x 8 height) 1 per artist.

March

April

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Outdoor event - TAPPS Courtyard, 5-9pm 1st Thursdays on Main St.

This SCA Courtyard event requires; Table, display, hanging lights, extension cord, surge protector, easels, signage, tags and more, 5 spaces available, tent space limited.

April 5-

May 3-

Sept 6-

Oct 4-

Nov 1-

Dec 6-

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Coming in March-  Catered SCA fine art auction for members and by invitation only.  Members sign up to auction their best, highly sought after works.

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Outdoor event- Friendly Fridays @ Flight Deck, April 20. event requires; Table, display, hanging lights, extension cord, surge protector, easels, signage, tags and more, 5 spaces available, tent space limited.

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Exhibit- Zena Salon 108 South Church St (fits 8+, 2-d art depending on size)

July/August-Sign up

Sept/Oct-Sign up

Nov/Dec- Sign up

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Exhibit- Tutti-Frutti 5454 Sunset Blvd (fits 5, 2-d art depending on size) Nov/Dec- Sign up

*Sign up (http://www.southcarolinaartists.com/Membership.html) and become a member and start participating in our many wonderful activities for artists. 

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.