Hands On Atlanta is a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 400 service organizations and schools.
Hands On Atlanta, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special event June 19, at the DeFoor Centre. To commemorate the occasion, Hands On Atlanta is asking artists to contribute artwork inspired by the handprint in its logo. There are no rules about the art – it could be a painting, sculpture etc. The artwork will be displayed at the event and used in an auction to raise funds for Hands On Atlanta.
For the artist -- two tickets the event and a receipt for a tax deductible contribution. The event includes a birthday cake decorating contest from 2 – 5 and a gala birthday bash that starts at 7. Participating artists can come to the entire event or any portion.
Please contact me if you would like to participate: Ray Harbour, ray@rayharbour.net, 404 547 711, Ray Harbour on Facebook. I need an artist statement or bio and description of the artwork by June 14. The artwork needs to be at the Defoor Centre by Wednesday, June 16. We expect a couple hundred people to attend the event.
For more information about the services provided by Hands On Atlanta, go to the web site HandsOnAtlanta.org
Thank you so much. I appreciate your spirit of volunteerism and willingness to use your talents to make a difference.
Best regards,
Ray Harbour
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Weekly Skirt Report May
On May 16 at 1:30PM the Defoor Centre will be hosting a show for Ray Harbour and Shijun Munns for their unique pieces of work:
Soul Visions will be a month long show for local Atlanta artists: Ray Harbour and Shijun Munns - two very innovative artists that take viewers on their life journey through their native cultures.
Healing of Mother Earth, humanitarian efforts, community building, and social concerns are integral to Ray’s offering as an artist. She is committed to participating in the great journey of healing and transformation. Through art and writing, Ray discovers her inner truths and revelations about the outer world. She shares her journey, fears, wounds, struggles, joys, and learnings in a stream of consciousness style through images and words.
Shijun cares about everything that could touch off an old days feelings; ancient poetry with implied meaning, ancient pottery with rough and simple design, flying faeries on the ancient silk road. Indeed, Shijun seems to look back into space-time while her paintings spring forward into our time to bring us images of deep and profound souls glimmering in soft, golden light.
So come spend this special Sunday afternoon at the Defoor Centre for an unforgettable journey!
Friday, March 19, 2010
THE WEEKLY SKIRT REPORT
IN SPRING: BRIAN TAYLOR LIGHTS UP THE FORUM
Translated Landscapes
Shorter College Professor and His Paintings Up Starting March 21st
Atlanta GA- Spring has sprung at the DeFoor Centre with Brian Taylor’s abstracts of color, form and texture that spring from nature. His work will be up from March 21st to April 30th. This will be brief but a solid collection of what this wonderful artist has been up to.
Brian is the Chair of the Art Department at Shorter College in Rome GA as well as he teaching, speaking and finds time in exhibiting around the world. A graduate of University of Memphis he has believed in the basics of painting; light, color and form. His own works evolves from nature and how it moves, develops and almost sings with such titles of paintings, “Clearing Through the Wisteria” or “The Wind and Light within a Hayfield” bring many other images to the viewer, perhaps literary. Taylor states: "I believe that writers become writers when reading is not enough and artists become artists when observing is not enough.”
“He suggests that the lack of defined edges in his work is the purposeful strangeness necessary to distance oneself and to be intimate at the same time, keeping "the edges between the real and unreal blurred." It is by letting go of a learned sense of being in control that we can reach higher planes of understanding in relation to both nature and art. “- taken from his artist statement Translated Landscapes, written by Denise Carvalho
So come out for a salad, soup or a cocktail at the DeFoor Centre and check out Brian Taylor’s beautiful work. This might give you some inspiration to lead to your next function.
The DeFoor Centre is a unique facility that combines fine art as the focused décor and in each room it’s a different style and taste that creates a mood within these old historical walls. Located on 1710 DeFoor Ave, conveniently off of I-75 it’s in the middle of Atlanta’s Howell Mill/Westside district.
The center’s hours are Monday through Friday 10:00AM to 5PM with the weekends based on availability and through appointments. You can read more at www.defoorcentre.com and on their Facebook page filled with more photos and videos: Defoor's Facebook page
Translated Landscapes
Shorter College Professor and His Paintings Up Starting March 21st
Atlanta GA- Spring has sprung at the DeFoor Centre with Brian Taylor’s abstracts of color, form and texture that spring from nature. His work will be up from March 21st to April 30th. This will be brief but a solid collection of what this wonderful artist has been up to.
Brian is the Chair of the Art Department at Shorter College in Rome GA as well as he teaching, speaking and finds time in exhibiting around the world. A graduate of University of Memphis he has believed in the basics of painting; light, color and form. His own works evolves from nature and how it moves, develops and almost sings with such titles of paintings, “Clearing Through the Wisteria” or “The Wind and Light within a Hayfield” bring many other images to the viewer, perhaps literary. Taylor states: "I believe that writers become writers when reading is not enough and artists become artists when observing is not enough.”
“He suggests that the lack of defined edges in his work is the purposeful strangeness necessary to distance oneself and to be intimate at the same time, keeping "the edges between the real and unreal blurred." It is by letting go of a learned sense of being in control that we can reach higher planes of understanding in relation to both nature and art. “- taken from his artist statement Translated Landscapes, written by Denise Carvalho
So come out for a salad, soup or a cocktail at the DeFoor Centre and check out Brian Taylor’s beautiful work. This might give you some inspiration to lead to your next function.
The DeFoor Centre is a unique facility that combines fine art as the focused décor and in each room it’s a different style and taste that creates a mood within these old historical walls. Located on 1710 DeFoor Ave, conveniently off of I-75 it’s in the middle of Atlanta’s Howell Mill/Westside district.
The center’s hours are Monday through Friday 10:00AM to 5PM with the weekends based on availability and through appointments. You can read more at www.defoorcentre.com and on their Facebook page filled with more photos and videos: Defoor's Facebook page
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Weekly Skirt Report
Someone I was talking to asked me what a press release was and how about to write one. I wish I could get a dollar for every time I explained but alas I am such a good hearted person and shared my version of one. So here I sit in the sandbox....
By basic definition it's basically to bring light to an event or a product for both the media and a targeted audience to be aware of.
So, to start off with, I always try to come up with a title that will be eye catching, quirky but simple. Serious is good and always welcomed just be careful in that sometimes the somber can be a quick turn off. If you mix in hope or faith in it - it creates better imagery.
The first paragraph should read as who what when where why and how. Remember those invitations:
The MOMA is proud to present Andy Warhol: His Work from The Factory Years starting January 1st 2010 through April 1st 2010 in the modern art wing of the museum located on the east side of the building. The MOMA was chosen by his estate to unveil this unique grouping of work .... you get the picture. A public reception will be held on February 14th with a cash bar and appetizers.
The second paragraph should explain who/what is being annouced: if it's Andy Warhol: it will be a brief bio on him. And then maybe a 3rd paragraph to talk about the Factory years etc etc etc.
Then the closing parapgrah should be something to tie it all together, by using the mission statement for your cause, the event or the company. Then state where it's located and anything else, that might be useful for your media folks.
Attach a press photo which could be an image from the art catalog, or a logo or a person in charge photo...etc etc. So folks can be all set to make sure they have everything and if they don't they will get back to you.
Good Luck!
By basic definition it's basically to bring light to an event or a product for both the media and a targeted audience to be aware of.
So, to start off with, I always try to come up with a title that will be eye catching, quirky but simple. Serious is good and always welcomed just be careful in that sometimes the somber can be a quick turn off. If you mix in hope or faith in it - it creates better imagery.
The first paragraph should read as who what when where why and how. Remember those invitations:
Actually I love that... don't you?
Anyways, keep in mind you need to get in all the vital information in that first paragraph. For example:The MOMA is proud to present Andy Warhol: His Work from The Factory Years starting January 1st 2010 through April 1st 2010 in the modern art wing of the museum located on the east side of the building. The MOMA was chosen by his estate to unveil this unique grouping of work .... you get the picture. A public reception will be held on February 14th with a cash bar and appetizers.
The second paragraph should explain who/what is being annouced: if it's Andy Warhol: it will be a brief bio on him. And then maybe a 3rd paragraph to talk about the Factory years etc etc etc.
Then the closing parapgrah should be something to tie it all together, by using the mission statement for your cause, the event or the company. Then state where it's located and anything else, that might be useful for your media folks.
Attach a press photo which could be an image from the art catalog, or a logo or a person in charge photo...etc etc. So folks can be all set to make sure they have everything and if they don't they will get back to you.
Good Luck!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
HAFFY NEW YEAR!
Ok this year will be calmer not as wacky and so far so good. Knock on wood...
Check out my site for new paintings and news about upcoming events for moi! http://www.scribblesstudios.com/
This year is going to be a little different with DeFoor Centre:
THE ART OF SEDUCTION: CAROLINE PYLES (Jan 11 through March 19) with a special Valentine's reception on Feb 12th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Come out!
IN SPRING: Shorter College Faculty member Brian Taylor - whose multi-media 2-D paintings are emotive and passionate. His use of brush strokes and color are intense and vibrant.
Folk artist: Al Simpson will be in the bar/cafe area with his quirky images that will remind you of Howard Finster.
MAY ONLY: Ray Harbour and Corrina Sephora - Ray is a local favorite at the DeFoor Centre for a long time with her finger paintings depicting raw human emotion as well as colorful abstracts. Corrina is a blacksmith with various designs that hang or free stand! http://www.rayharbour.net/ and http://www.corrinasephora.com/
THE GIRLY SHOW: Albany GA resident artist: Cindy Davis will be there all summer and early fall with her fabulous paintings! http://www.cindydavisart.com/
Check out my site for new paintings and news about upcoming events for moi! http://www.scribblesstudios.com/
This year is going to be a little different with DeFoor Centre:
THE ART OF SEDUCTION: CAROLINE PYLES (Jan 11 through March 19) with a special Valentine's reception on Feb 12th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Come out!
IN SPRING: Shorter College Faculty member Brian Taylor - whose multi-media 2-D paintings are emotive and passionate. His use of brush strokes and color are intense and vibrant.
Folk artist: Al Simpson will be in the bar/cafe area with his quirky images that will remind you of Howard Finster.
MAY ONLY: Ray Harbour and Corrina Sephora - Ray is a local favorite at the DeFoor Centre for a long time with her finger paintings depicting raw human emotion as well as colorful abstracts. Corrina is a blacksmith with various designs that hang or free stand! http://www.rayharbour.net/ and http://www.corrinasephora.com/
THE GIRLY SHOW: Albany GA resident artist: Cindy Davis will be there all summer and early fall with her fabulous paintings! http://www.cindydavisart.com/
NOVEMBER: John Tindel: the man himself with his cultural, social and personal abstracts will grace the Forum walls through the end of the year - http://www.johntindel.com/
OFF THE WALL- SEPTEMBER 17th is the show opening date: 7:30 to 9:30PM is the opening party. 3 Pieces for 3 Prices: 100 200 and 300... it will be up for a whole week and I hope you will be able to be apart of it! At the DeFoor Centre.Tuesday, December 1, 2009
NEW LOOK AT SS.COM
It's December 1st and you know that means, I am a day late and a dollar short for cyber monday shoppers... but Scribbles Studios has a new look! All compliments of Steed Kettles, my husband. He built it from scratch...
There are a few glitches and we are still adding paintings so if you want to know a price on a painting or prints, on one that has been activated.
So throw three hip hip horrays for Steed!
Thanks for looking!
There are a few glitches and we are still adding paintings so if you want to know a price on a painting or prints, on one that has been activated.
So throw three hip hip horrays for Steed!
Thanks for looking!
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