The Artisan Depot has scheduled two art workshops for participants of any artistic level. On March 24, Cathy Norrell will be leading a one-day workshop, "Basic Stenciling and Beyond," from 10:00 am to 4:00. All materials, and lunch, are provided. Participants will make several projects, including a fabric piece. Cathy, who works in her Spotted Crow Studio in Chattanooga, is a popular instructor and her art can be purchased in the gallery. On April 14, Kim Phillips will lead a workshop, "Zenoodling ~ Doodling is Good for You," from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Doodling can inspire creativity in other artistic pursuits, like papercutting, mosaic, stained glass, and quilting. Participants will learn basic doodle form, work with negative space, lettering, journaling, and both planned and unplanned designs. For more information and to register for either of these workshops, click here. Would you like to lead a workshop?If you have an artistic skill to share with the community, consider leading a workshop at th gallery. Whether your specialty is painting, watercolor, drawing, collage/mixed media, knitting/crochet, or another medium we can accommodate in our space, please contact us about leading a workshop. The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
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A big thank-you to everyone that made Arts & Ales be bigger and better than ever. You helped make our one big scholarship fundraiser a huge success. We changed things up a little this year and, instead of having draft beer, we served from bottles and cans. One of the reasons was because of you! We had draft beer last year that people liked but couldn't find in their area because, well, it was draft. This year, no matter what we served from a bottle or can, it is available commercially. If you liked a certain beer, you can ask and most businesses will be happy to supply it for you. And, by serving packaged beer, there was no waste. That is a win, win, win. Drink craft beer, be happy. Just to let you know, we were responsible with all those bottles, cans and boxes. We care about our planet and want to keep it clean in our neighborhood. So, we made sure that all the cans, bottles and cardboard got recycled, even if we had to go through the trash to do it. Thank you, Margie Galligher, Mark Ledbetter and Mackie Priest; you went above and beyond the call of duty separating all those bottles and cans. Arts & Ales 2019 is March 9 ~ Mark your calendar!Please visit the Artisan Depot, the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
According to a report from the EPA, in 2013, Americans produced 15.1 million tons of textile waste and around 85% of that ended up in landfills. Just one single person contributes roughly 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles to the landfill per year, the equivalent of 200 men’s T-shirts. But out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind. Just because they are now in the ground doesn’t mean they aren’t actively visible in terms of methane green house emissions and other gases that contaminate ground and surface water for humans and wildlife alike, through the dyes and chemicals of fabrics and other components of clothing and shoes that can leach into the soil. These are textiles that, with a little bit of thought on the part of the consumer, could be recycled or repurposed, lessening the burden financially on cities and counties that are in a constant dilemma as to where and how to dispose of these items. But what does this have to do with an art show? The current art exhibit at the Artisan Depot Gallery in Cowan, TN is called "Wraps, Jewelry & Wearable Art" and includes art bags, original scarves, fun and beautiful hats, funky wire-wrapped jewelry, and handmade baby clothing and blankets. Many of these items include components of recycled materials such as fabrics, clothing, beads, copper wire and other materials to create unique wearables or wall art. The artists that work with recycled materials make a conscious effort to reduce waste in landfills and to give new life to materials that ordinarily might be discarded. Five artists are participating in this group show, including Pat Richards Bishop, wearables and jewelry; Kim Previte, copper wire wrapped jewelry; Frances Perea, wearables and wall hangings; Joyce Adams, hand-knit scarves, Pat Underwood, crocheted baby clothes and blankets. The show opened February 22 and continues through March 31 at the Artisan Depot Gallery in Cowan. The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, February 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
Member Show: Wraps, Jewelry & Wearable Art Exhibit/Sale February 22 - March 31 | Reception February 23 at 5:00 pm at the Artisan Depot, Cowan TN Our upcoming member show includes art bags, original scarves, fun and beautiful hats, funky wire rapped jewelry, and handcrafted baby clothing and blankets. The public is invited to join us for the opening reception. The next Community Show is "Earth, Wind and Fire," and anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to bring their work to the Artisan Depot beginning February 22; click here for details. The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
Some art and fine craftsmanship are so amazing they leave you scratching your head. At Arts & Ales on February 17, you can watch artists plying their trades. Cathy Norell will be demonstrating clay art; Nancy Wallace will be doing her complex and fascinating shadowboxes; Casey Vaughn will be working on comic and graphic arts; Glenn Vandenbosch will be showing how he creates his paintings; Kim Phillips will be doing her many-layered papercuts; Gail Christopher will be working on decorative crafts; and Carol VandenBosch will be demonstrating how to make mosaics. Join the Mob Guild mainstay Frances Perea will be leading a "mob art" activity: making masks. Anyone attending Arts & Ales can participate. Got Tickets? Reserve your tickets online at www.artsandales.com -- there is a "Read More" link to find out more about the bands and brewers -- or by stopping at the Artisan Depot during gallery hours. The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
Due to inclement weather, the opening reception, featuring work by the Tullahoma Arts Center, scheduled for January 12 has been combined with the reception for the opening of the community show "Flora & Fauna" on Friday, February 2. The combined reception will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Artisan Depot Gallery & Gift Shop at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan. Refreshments will be served. Combining the two shows gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate a wide variety of mediums and styles by talented artists from Monteagle and Sewanee to Franklin and Coffee Counties and beyond. Most pieces are available for purchase. While at the gallery, visitors may browse artwork by other members of the Franklin County Arts Guild, including painting, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, hand-made books, collage and more. Also, the gallery has tickets available for purchase to Arts & Ales, the Guild's largest annual fundraiser, taking place at Monterey Mills in Cowan on February 17. For more information or to buy tickets online, click here. Full List of Shows at the Artisan Depot The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
"Paper Cutting for Valentines" is offered on Sunday, February 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Artisan Depot. Instructor Kim Phillips will lead participants in making Valentines Day cards while learning the art of paper cutting. The workshop fee is $20 plus a $5 materials fee. All materials are included, along with templates and inspiration. Join us! Click here to for more information and to register. Don't delay; space is limited to 10 participants. The Artisan Depot is the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
Arts & Ales announces the second band for its event February 17: Patton James and the Synchromatics. A popular band out of Nashville, the Synchromatics do everything from swing standards to classic rock. Patton may croon vocal jazz in the style of Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra, then you may hear covers of everything from The Every Brothers, Elvis Presley, and The Drifters to Eric Clapton, James Taylor,Credence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, or Santana. Whatever your musical taste, you'll enjoy this band. How to Reserve TicketsBuy your Arts & Ales tickets now for only $25, which is $5 off the day-of price; click here. Admission includes unlimited tasting of craft brews, live music, an art mob experience, and the chance to buy art in every style and price range from local artists. Don't miss it! Arts & Ales is the major annual fundraiser of the Franklin County Arts Guild. The Guild promotes arts, crafts, and art education in Franklin County and the surrounding area. It creates opportunities for member artists to show and to sell their work in its gallery, the Artisan Depot, as well as at other local events.
Please follow the Arts & Ales Facebook page for updates. Drumroll, please... The Franklin County Arts Guild is excited to announce that The Secret Commonwealth will once again be entertaining the crowd at Arts & Ales on February 17. The band, known for its rollicking Celtic-inspired vibe, is a favorite of locals and venues far and wide. Influenced by The Pogues, The Chieftains, and traditional Irish pub bands, The Secred Commonwealth’s music mixes original material with traditional music and many styles of American and European folk. The Secret Commonwealth has been described as a party that turned into a band. During their initial run from 1993-2003, the band played pubs, clubs, private events, and conventions, plus Celtic, International, and Americana music festivals. Their annual St. Patrick's Day shows in Murfreesboro have resulted in a packed house every year. They also recorded three albums: a self-titled debut in 1997, “The Uninvited Guest” (2002) a concept album collecting their many Halloween and supernatural-tinged original songs, and “Last Call,” which was released on St. Patrick’s Day of 2013. Arts & Ales is the major annual fundraiser of the Franklin County Arts Guild. The Guild promotes arts, crafts, and art education in Franklin County and the surrounding area. It creates opportunities for member artists to show and to sell their work in its gallery, the Artisan Depot, as well as at other local events. To buy tickets to Arts & Ales, and to read more about the event, click here. Please follow the Arts & Ales Facebook page for updates.
by Frances Perea It's almost the start of a brand new year, and I would like to take a little time to thank the many, many people who help keep the Franklin County Arts Guild and Artisan Depot Gallery & Gift Shop thriving. No one is paid to do the jobs they willingly do; we are truly a volunteer organization. We are open four days a week, and it takes 16 people a month to keep the gallery doors open. Thank you to all of you who staff the gallery, greet customers, and do the clean-up chores that keep the gallery looking spiffy and special Thanks to Carol VandenBosch, for creating the work calendar every month and emailing to workers. Carol is very diligent in assuring the gallery is always open and occasionally has to juggle people around at the last minute to accommodate emergencies. We are very fortunate to have Carol. The gallery could not operate smoothly without our very capable and devoted Gallery Coordinator Margie Gallagher. Margie oversees the entire gallery and works with all the artists, addressing issues and concerns. She is also the contact person for other volunteers who have specific roles in the gallery. She is responsible for assuring that information is communicated to all its members and that the gallery runs smoothly on a day to day basis. Margie chairs the monthly gallery meetings & creates an agenda. She has also attained several grants that have made it possible to promote gallery and guild projects. Recently, a goal of creating a Student Gallery has been achieved. Thanks to her efforts and to work undertaken by Cowan Development and Mark Ledbetter, remodeling has now been completed with a new door opening and bright beautiful room in which to display student and other art as well as ongoing art workshops. Margie also serves on the FCAG board & is very active in the FCAG Arts & Ales scholarship fundraising event. There are many other organizational jobs that Margie is in charge of. Thank you Margie. Because of your efforts, the gallery has grown in leaps and bounds. Nancy Wallace and Pippa Browne have volunteered time to hang the community shows this past year. AnnaKathryn Anderson and Ken Gould have been responsible for displaying work on the floor. Pippa is now also helping with assuring the work on the floor and paintings on the wall are displayed properly, and she sets up the community shows. More recently, Pippa spearheaded an effort to re-arrange the wall space so that artists now have control over their own space and can replace work or re-arrange art as they wish. As a result, the gallery now has a more professional and fresh new look that visitors have commented on. For the past two years, Pippa has also generously allowed the Artisan Depot's Travelling Art in a Trunk to exhibit work at her home and studio for the annual Sewanee Holiday Studio Tour, and this has been a very successful venue for the gallery. Pippa is a great asset to our gallery. Our Publicity Coordinator is Patricia Richards Bishop. Pat is doing a superb job of coordinating publicity for the Guild and gallery. Her job includes monthly submissions to newspapers and other media about our gallery shows and other events, posting regularly on Facebook, contributing to the Guild and gallery website, keeping up with email contact lists, and overseeing other PR volunteers. Pat is always full of positive energy and always has good ideas about how to make improvements. Kim Phillips is a talented website designer and has created a very professional site for the Guild and gallery. Kim is responsible for blog updates, email blasts, as well as postings of new information on Facebook pages. The website is an important information hub accessible to volunteers and the public at large. Kim is also in charge of postcard mailings announcing community shows and other events. Kim took over the postcard job from Judy Grealis. We are very glad to have Kim on our team. Diana Lamb is the Reception Coordinator, and her responsibility is to purchase food, drinks, paper plates, etc. for each of the community shows. Diana is also responsible for set-up and cleaning after every show. Her creative displays of refreshments always draw compliments from guests. She is also in charge of purchasing office and cleaning supplies. Other roles that Diana plays, along with Frances Perea, are helping and setting up the Travelling Art in a Trunk for the Winchester Wriggle, Southern TN Ladies Holiday Market, Trails & Trilliums, and the Sewanee Studio Tour. This year they were also involved with the Farm to Table venue that included works from members of the gallery. The gallery garden has come back to life from the devoted efforts of Alida Morgan, who has spearheaded and donated many hours of time and physical labor in planting beautiful flowers, nurturing them, and pulling weeds. She has fretted, wondered and worried whether the plants would survive. The garden is a delightful place due to her efforts and that of one or two other volunteers. Many thanks are due to Mark Ledbetter who contributes a great deal of time and effort to implementing and assuring the success of the Arts & Ales event; he also is the person in charge of repairs at the gallery. Mark and other local musicians bring a different kind of venue to the gallery every Thursday evening with their open invitation to musicians to play with them. This event is free and always open to the public. Big thanks also to Cowan Development for working with FCAG to help provide gallery space all of these years. Their commitment to having a gallery for local artists in Cowan has been much appreciated by all and very important to the community. The gallery now has an Art Supply Corner with opportunities to obtain art and craft materials for the cost of a donation. The Corner has been very popular and artists continue to make use of it as well as keeping the shelves well stocked with usable materials they no longer need. Thank you for your donations. This past year we offered several art workshops at the gallery for the first time. The workshops were well received, and the gallery will continue to look for teachers and students who wish to participate. This year the dream of creating an FCAG Scholarship Endowment became a reality thanks to the efforts of Anna Kathryn Anderson, Nancy Wallace, and Margie Gallagher. This will assure that a scholarship, given to a deserving Franklin County High School graduate pursuing the arts at a university or college, will be available in perpetuity. The scholarship started as a dream and was kept alive by some of our longest standing members, Dwain and Joyce Adams, Anna Kathryn Anderson, Nancy Wallace, and Pat Underwood. We are grateful for their many years of service to our art community. Through their leadership, we have been able to thrive, to achieve dreams, and to arrive at a positive place in our growth with the opportunity to leave something for those who come after. Special thanks to the FCAG board members past and present who continue to serve as volunteers and continue to nurture its growth with special events such as the Arts & Ales Scholarship Fundraiser. They also oversee the Artisan Depot gallery, assuring that artists have a place to show and sell their art aand crafts. Presently the board members are President, Nancy Wallace; Vice President, Joe Butler; Secretary, Margie Gallagher; Treasurer, Denise Miller; PR Pat Richards Bishop. It would be hard to list every person who has volunteered their time, energy, and resources since the inception of the Guild in the 1970s I believe, but throughout the many years, each and everyone made it possible for the Guild to achieve its goals, to grow, to mature and continue to serve the art community to the present day. Thank you all! Would you like to volunteer? Let us know. As you can see, it takes many people to keep our Guild and gallery thriving. Let us know what you can do to help. Even small things matter. Maybe you have some special skill you would like to share, or maybe you can help out at receptions or other events. Maybe you can greet people at the door occasionally. Maybe you can pull weeds in the garden. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Contact us here or email franklincoarts@gmail.com Editor's Note: Frances Perea has been a steady and driving force for the Guild, not only as an artist exhibiting in the gallery, but also in making the Art Supply Corner a reality, working with the traveling art trunk, posting to Facebook, and arranging for workshops. The Guild owes her a huge thanks. Volunteers would love a thank you in recognition of their contributions if you would like to leave one! (Editor's Note: This post was revised December 28, 2017) The Franklin County Arts Guild is showcasing several new artists in 2018, with eight member shows and six community shows in its gallery, the Artisan Depot. The season kicks off with a show by members of the Tullahoma Arts Center, at the Artisan Depott January 11 through February 18. Member shows include: Wraps, Jewelry & Wearable Art | February 22 - March 31 Joy Snead | April 5 - May 13 Catherine Norell | May 17 - May 19 Christi Teasley | June 28 - August 5 Dick Wollam | August 9 - September 16 Bob Askew | September 20 - October 28 Member Show | November 1 - December 23 In its commitment to supporting arts in the wider community, the Franklin County Arts Guild sponsors themed community shows, open to anyone; membership in the Guild is not required. The line-up of community shows at the Artisan Depot in 2018 is: Flora & Fauna | January 11 - February 25 Earth, Wind & Fire | March 1 through April 22 Magical Thinking | April 26 - June 17 Craft: Art Made by Hand | August 16 - October 14 Veterans | October 18 - November 11 Snow | November 15 - December 23 Please follow the Guild's Facebook page and sign up for newsletters for updates on these and other Guild happenings. This year, give one-of-a-kind gifts to everyone on your list. You'll find them at the Artisan Depot: hand-crafted pieces in wood, ceramic, metals; jewelry; hand-made books; ornaments; paintings; cards; photographs; mosaics; knitted hats and woven scarves. There is something for every taste and every price range at the Artisan Depot. A perfect time to shop is at our Hand-Crafted Christmas during Cowan's annual Small Business Saturday on November 25 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Don't miss it! The Artisan Depot will also be participating in the Sewanee / Monteagle Holiday Studio Tour on December 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and December 3 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We will have our Traveling Art in a Trunk at the Pippa Browne Studio, 92 Abbott Martin Lane in Sewanee. The trunk will be filled with artwork and crafts by exhibiting members at the Artisan Depot. Look for the yellow tour signs with the hand logo. The tour is sponsored by TN Craft - South; maps of the Studio Tour are available at the Artisan Depot. The Artisan Depot is an outreach of the Franklin County Arts Guild. The gallery and gift shop are open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. It is located aat 204 Cumberland Street East in Cowan, Tennessee. Click here To keep up to date with happenings at the Artisan Depot, please like our Facebook page, and join our mailing list below. The Franklin County Arts Guild now offers workshops. In the first three workshops, participants created mosaics, brush dolls, and mixed-media masks. All three workshops were conducted at the Artisan Depot by professional artists: Carol Vandenbosch, Frances Perea, and Cathy Norrell, respectively. On September 30, the Artisan Depot kicked off its art workshop series with a fun mask -making class by Chattanooga artist, Cathy Norrell. One-of-a-kind masks were created from recycled materials such as cereal boxes, bottle caps, cardboard, twigs and an array of found objects. Cathy also came prepared with home-baked goodies and a surprise gift bag for each participant. The workshop ended with students asking for more classes. On October 7, Winchester folk artist Frances Perea kicked off American Craft Week/Tennessee Craft Week at the Gallery with a brush doll collage mini workshop where students created a doll from a recycled paint brush, collage papers, beads, yarn, buttons and other embellishments. Sewanee artist Carole Vandenbosch’s two-part beginner’s mosaic class, beginning October 14, was met with great enthusiasm as students learned how to use a variety of tools and materials in creating a unique mosaic designs on stepping stones and wood. All three classes were a huge success with students asking for more. Are you an artist or craftsperson who loves to teach? Are you a potential workshop participant with an idea for a workshop? Instructors wishing to teach a class at the Artisan Depot should contact the Workshop Liaison, Frances Perea at 931-308-9510 or email at franklincoarts@gmail.com. The Gallery Coordinator, Margie Gallagher, may also be contacted at gallagherm@ecu.edu. Please visit our workshop page. The Artisan Depot is an outreach of the Franklin County Arts Guild. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
The Franklin County Arts Guild announces the opening of a show of work by member Gretchen McCance. The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, October 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm; the show will run through November 19. A retired high school art teacher, McCance says, “The Franklin County Arts Guild has been such a wonderful asset for me since moving here four years ago. It was a major adjustment, after moving to Georgia in the early 60s and living in Atlanta since the early 70s. I was active in an art guild and other art associations in the Atlanta area and was so happy when I learned about the Franklin County Arts Guild. The members not only have welcomed me but have encouraged me in so many ways to keep working on my art. In addition to teaching, I did commissioned portrait work, and I am now branching out into other subject matter. It's a new beginning for me and for my work." McCance maintains studios in Winchester, Tennessee. and Blue Ridge, Georgia. Although she has been drawing and painting since she was a child, she began her formal training at Augusta State University and graduated with a BFA from The University of Georgia in painting and drawing. She also has a master's degree in art education from Georgia State University. Gretchen’s broad knowledge of art and her ability let her portray any subject with striking accuracy, creating powerful work that is sensitive to both beauty and design. She is also well known for her portrait work. McCance's past exhibits, awards and private collections include: The Macon Museum of Art (merit award), Augusta State University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University (merit award), Louisiana State University (National Juried Show), Agnes Scott College (merit award), Albany Museum of Art (purchase award), Days Inn Corporate Offices, Miller brewing company Corporate Offices, Game and Fish Publications, and more. Gretchen is married to retired artist/professor Don McCance. She has one daughter, singer/songwriter Alisa McCance Bieck, a son-in-law, songwriter/recording producer Greg Bieck, and two grand daughters. A breast cancer survivor, she believes every day is a gift and thanks God every day for all of his blessings. For a ful list of shows at the Artisan Depot, click here. The Artisan Depot is an outreach of the Franklin County Arts Guild. It is open each week from noon to 5:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Click here for more information, like our Facebook page, or contact Diana Lamb at 931-308-4130.
Did you know that, when you shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate to Franklin County Arts Guild? It's true! This supports our goal of making our scholarship fund endowment self-suffient for perpetuity. To participate with your own purchases at Amazon, it's necessary to start out at www.amazonsmile.com each time you shop; here's how it works. Of course, an even better way to support the arts in our community is to shop at the Artisan Depot in Cowan. Local artists and craft artisans offer an eclectic collection of creative and hand-made goods in every price range. But if you're going to buy something at Amazon, you might as well let them send us a little donation as well. The Franklin County Arts Guild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Its gallery, the Artisan Depot, is located in downtown Cowan, Tennessee. |
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