NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER EXHIBIT SERIES

July 5 - 12
Julia Evatt Paintings/Poetry

Reception July 5 from 6-8 pm
live entertainment

Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County

The first exhibit will feature Julia Evatt’s current collection of paintings and sculpture. The show will run from July 5 through July 12.  In addition, at the reception on July 5, from 6-8 PM, Ms. Evatt will be reading a sampling of her poetry. The exhibit will feature live entertainment the evenings of the receptions.

Although she came late to the visual arts, Julia is known in literary circles as a poet and short-story writer, with publication in national magazines and has had two chapbooks of poetry published, The Naming and Blood Kin, the last as winner of The Georgia Poetry Society’s National Chapbook Contest.

July 17 - 26
Big Canoe Artists

Reception July 19 from 6-8 pm
live entertainment

Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County

The second exhibit of the summer will feature Big Canoe Artists exhibiting from July 17-26 with local talent Alan Gibson presenting an original stage production of “Here’s to You, Twentieth Century”, a fresh approach to U.S. history, at the reception on July 19, from 6 to 8pm. The exhibit will feature live entertainment the evenings of the receptions. Mr. Gibson, a former Army Intelligence officer now a published author, also hosts a television show “The Civility Hour”, and is co-founder of the Civie awards as carried nationally by the Associated Press. Friends say he seems to get more fun out of life than most people and audiences are learning why.

July 31 - August 9
Mountain Artists Group

Reception August 2 from 6-8 pm
live entertainment

Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County

The third exhibit will feature the artwork of Mountain Artists Group from July 31 to August 9. At the reception on August 2, from 6 to 8 pm, Alan Gibson will be presenting another of his wonderful productions, “America’s Folk Philosophy, What We Really Think”. Everyone is welcome to attend. The exhibit will feature live entertainment the evenings of the receptions.

Library Gallery

The shelves in the kitchen have been cleared off to provide new space for BOOKS! All creative people have books in their collections that they no longer use and Sharptop has provided a space for your donation of such books.  Art books of all types, craft books, photography books, books on creative writing — any type of book that relates to our mission statement to stimulate and encourage art appreciation and development of the arts and crafts.  We will also feature paintings on the walls from our permanent collection, smaller shows and additional arts/craft items from the Member Gallery.

All donations are tax deductible and books will be available for check out.  Donations of books may be brought to Sharptop Art Center Thursday – Saturday 12:00 noon until 4:00pm.

*SHARPTOP HISTORICAL INFO NEEDED*

Sharptop Arts is beginning the process to get their own home, the Tom Quinton House, listed on the National Register. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States government's official list of places worthy of preservation. Its goals are to help identify and protect historic sites in the United States.

Additional information is needed.  Can you help?

1.  Photocopies of historic photographs
2.  Verification that WPA was the builder
3.  More detailed history of the Women’s Club and building
4.  Scrapbooks of the Women’s Club
5.  Plaque attached to the building with information, if existing

If you have any photos, scrapbooks, or newspaper clippings pertaining to the building, they would like to copy them. If you can provide anecdotal information or stories about the original building, let them interview you. If you can tell them any of these ways to validate or verify information about the building, contact Sharon Nardo 706-301-9132 or Mary Ann Clayton 706-692-2869.

CREATE AN ART EVENT

Are you an artist who has always dreamed of hosting your own gallery exhibit - or a collector who would like to share your art with other folks who would appreciate and enjoy seeing it and talking about it?

If so, then the Sharptop Arts Center is exactly the place for you.  This charming and bright, centrally located building located just north of downtown Jasper is perfect for just such a venture. 

Meet new friends and share your passion for your creations or collection.  Be the Host or Hostess of the Friday evening opening party.  We will add news and details about your show in the weekly Pickens Progress Arts Center article, and our web designer will promote your show on our website.  And, of course, you are welcome to offer your pieces for sale as well, should you choose to.

Just bring yourself and your art!

IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR AN ART SHOW OR ART EVENT,
PLEASE CALL US AT 706-692-0101 TO DISCUSS IT.  

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