The SNCA School of Visual Arts
Artist Showcase

Featuring selected artworks from current artist students. Located in the Clarkesville Library. Opening Reception at the Clarkesville Library is November 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

North Hall Gallery

Featured work from summer quarter's SNCA School of Visual Arts classes. Work includes collage, watercolor, oils and pastels. Also, see artwork by those students who traveled to the South of France for inspiration!

Upcoming Show

The School of visual Arts presents: ART AND CHOCOLATE
Come join the School of Visual Arts for a one night art exposition and event like no other. View current works by our talented artists from this quarters classes while you feast on delicious chocolate delights. Partake in this unique event and even get to be a chocolatier! Tickets go on sale November 1st.

ARCHIVES
2008
AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS

Students and family and friends of the ART STUDIO at SNCA attended the years awards ceremony on June 6, 2008. A fabulous dinner was capped with the presentation of this years Scholarships recipients.

After much deliberation and review artwork comprised of a full year of classes, the Fellows of the Studio cast ballots to vote for the students that they feel have made the most progress in their artwork in that time period. The artwork is evaluated using the students own level as the guide. Each student is judged independent of each other, and the total progress and growth of one individual at each level of class is recognized by being awarded one full quarter tuition scholarship.

This year an additional award was added, that of Rising Fellow, to honor the hard work of one of the Students who have attained the rank of Fellow of the Studio. This $125.00 award is for Art supplies.

In addition, a special recognition is given to one Fellow who has shown either a higher level of growth in their artwork, dedication and service to the Fellow organization, or both. This award is for one quarter full tuition as well, and is given in remembrance of former student Gene Adkins.

Scholars awards, Merit Awards and 2 Awards of Distinction for class participation were handed out as well to over 20 students.

This years Scholarship Recipients are as follows:

Donatello Award: For a First year Student: In Honor of Dr. Howard Hanson
TWILA WILLIS
Award Donor: Anonymous

DaVinci Award: For a Second Through Third year student.
ALYCE BLACK

Rembrandt Award: for a Third through Fifth year student
GAY ABERNATHY
Award Donor: Anonymous

Rising Fellow Award: For a new Fellow
CAROL ADKINS
Award donated: Anonymous

FELLOW of the YEAR: In honor of Gene Adkins
Mary Harlan
Award donated: Anonymous

NEW FELLOWS of the STUDIO were announced, and their official induction ceremony will be held at the next scheduled Fellows meeting, where they will be pined as vested members. They are as follows:

Carol Adkins, Louise Bonadies, Robie Fisch, Midgie Humphreys, Mary Anne Lesterdiedrick, and Russ Spangler , Kathy Whitehead.

Five of the seven new fellows were in attendance at the Awards dinner. They are left to right: Robie Fisch, Carol Adkins, Louise Bonadies, Mary Anne Lesterdiedrick, Midgie Humphreys. Missing from Photo are new Fellows, Russ Spangler and Kathy Whitehead.

A Very Special Thank You is given to those generous individual who graciously offered the scholarship monies this year.

They all requested to be anonymous. THANK you, without your support and others like you, these awards could not continue to be an integral part of the SNCA ART STUDIO program. THANK YOU!

Thank you to Robie Fisch, whose artwork "PEAR" was used as the decoration theme

Create-a-Class

Watercolor by Gay Abernathy

Ever thought about taking an art class..but didn’t know where to start? So many mediums to try and explore, and not enough time?

The Art Studio at the Sautee Nacoochee Center has just the thing for you. Build your own class! Get a group together and tell us what you want to learn! We are taking your suggestions and working toward putting together art classes that are geared to our communities needs. Have a group of friends that would like to try out watercolor? How about a one or two day class with all materials supplied! Always wanted to take the plunge and try out oils? A mini workshop with all the materials you need would be just the thing. Pastels, Pen and Ink, Collage, Watercolor... these and more are regularly scheduled classes at the center. Just click here to see some of our offerings.

Since our regular schedule fills up so fast, we find that many people feel left out when they can’t get in a popular class. Now we have a solution. Tell us what you want, and as soon as we have enough people to make a class, we will BUILD one just for you! Weekend classes, and one or two week workshops are in the plans! Just tell us how we can make art happen for YOU.
Our next regular Quarter begins the week of April 7 and there is still room in a few of the classes. Call the Center to find out what is open, or to express your interest in an art class of your choosing.

Or you can email Robin Swaby, Art Studio Director at artsnca@gmail.com and tell us what you would like to take, and we will let you know the moment we can BUILD IT!

SAUTEE TO TUSCANY and BACK

10 Days, 17 Artists, 1 Happy Group of Artists!

Artists on tripod chairs dotting the countryside...palettes of oils paint, boxes of multicolored pastels, pens, inks, watercolors...that was just some of the scene recently in Panzano in Chianti- Tuscany Italy. The SAUTEE To TUSCANY art trip was a major success and a great time was had by everyone. Spending time in the actual countryside and seeing the pale pastel tones of the ancient stone buildings, the grey-bluegreens of the olive trees and the patchwork vineyard designs of the rolling hillsides were an invaluable experience for the group of 16 students and instructor Robin Swaby. The whole troupe worked daily in Plein Air, capturing the lovely vistas and unique skyline of 10th-15th century stone buildings and all their many nuances." First hand experience is the best teacher" says Art Studio Director Robin Miltner, " and these students were willing and eager pupils of the ambiance of the area!" " I very much look forward to the many more wonderful pieces of art that will come from this experience, and witnessing the individual growth that occurred during the trip was amazing."

Be sure to come and see "A TASTE OF TUSCANY" when the group will have a separate display of some of the artwork from the trip. The artwork will be shown in the Center Gallery in mid May, and the student group will be hosting a TUSCANY TEA 4:00-6:00 PM on Wed. May 28, where you can see photos from the trip and talk with the artists.
Watch here for more photos of the trip coming soon!

Summer Registration

Summer classes are enrolling now. If you are interested in joining an art class, be sure to stop by or call the Center to check the availability of the class of your choice. A waiting list is kept for filled classes as well. Summer Session one classes begin the week of July 7th and Run till the week of Aug 6. Session II classes start the week of Aug 11 and run till Sept 10.. We currently have openings in but spaces are limited. Please call the center to sign up now. See the class list below.

Scholarships Available

The SNCA School of Visual Arts gives out several SCHOLARSHIPS to deserving students, who have shown above average progress and dedication during the last year. If you are interested in furthering the arts by helping with a full or partial scholarship donation, please call Robin Miltner, Art Director. These funds can be donated anonymously as well. Students selected for scholarship funds, are reviewed by their peers and carefully chosen on merit, and artistic dedication.

If you’d like to be put on the SNCA School of Visual Arts' mailing list to receive quarterly show announcements, send an e-mail to artsnca@gmail.com or telephone 706-878-3300 ext 315 and leave your name and address.

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