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Well our first 2012 Art Reception was a hit! The MLK Mural Project is up and wonderful - filled with many views of MLK and his life's achievements! It was good meeting Louis Delsarte, the main muralist, that so kind in bringing in a gilcee of the the MLK mural located at the MLK Museum on Auburn Ave.

So come by the Defoor Centre from 10AM to 5PM - and view it - maybe get a bite to eat - www.defoorcentre.com

As for me, I am still working on my site... I've got to finish it... it's so laborious. I have got to do it!

Our next show-party will be on Feb 12 w Sharron Ragan - Called "Healing Hearts" where she will have her new works plus her past works on sale... Come out! February 12th from 3:30PM to 5:30Pm

The 2nd Volunteer Artist Exhibit: Delsarte Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Mural January 22nd Reception from 2-4PM

The 2^nd Volunteer Artist Exhibit:

Delsarte Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Mural

January 22^nd Reception from 2-4PM

The Defoor Centre is proud to announce the first show of 2012 celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life achievements known throughout the world in mural form. This group of artists will display their larger than life wall space pieces on a smaller scale.

The display will up for six weeks January 13 through February 29 2012 with a Sunday afternoon reception on January 22 from 2-4PM. This is a free event and families are welcomed.

Started by the City of the Atlanta in 2008, the mural project tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr, by using the large visual format. The first exhibit started small with 70 artists on Edgewood Ave in Downtown Atlanta, across from the MLK museum to well over 200 today. Artist Louis Delsarte won the first contest and now he’s the manager along with artist, Cheryl D’Amato coordinating the show all year around.

Many artists from various backgrounds bring their talent and skill to explore Martin Luther King’s life and achievements, that are still carried on today in many ways unknown to the obvious. “At the Defoor Centre this will cover the entire inside of the building and that’s over 20K square feet, just think of the physical and emotional impact of the imagery”, states D’Amato with a smile.

As a juried show, participating artists are not yet known and will be announced in mid November.

About the Defoor Centre:

The Defoor Centre is located off Howell Mill Rd in Atlanta in the reviving Westside neighborhood, where a lot of local vendors that cater to the interior designers have been going to for years. The Centre has been a growing facility hosting major fundraisers to corporate meetings to private weddings all in house catering with a full bar. 100 years ago this place was a hospital for the soldiers fighting at the Battle of Peachtree Creek and to this day they are “still there.”

For more information on the Defoor: www.defoorecentre.com or just come by Tues-Friday to get something to eat and browse – 1710 DeFoor Ave Atlanta GA. On Facebook-www.facebook.com/defoorcentre or search for the Defoor Center ARTS group!

OFF THE WALL 2011 – TIME TO

GET EVEN PRICES ARE UP!

$200 $400 $600

OPENING PARTY ON

NOVEMBER 13 2011

ATLANTA GA – Defoor Centre is ready to up the ante up Off The Wall this year and raise the prices! Over the past five years, this show has grown and has been a focal point for both artists and buyers, this year the prices will be set at $200, $400 and $600 for the week long show. Starting on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 2-4PM with a cash bar and refreshments and ending on Friday 18^th.  

Buyers can choose from all levels of technique and various mediums, from drawings to sculpture jewelry to paintings – traditional imagery to the abstract. So priced at these rock bottom prices you will get the deal of the year and you will be supporting the local arts.

Off The Wall was revisited in 2007 from art director, Jill Kettle’s days as an intern at New Visions Gallery in Buckhead where it was a highlighted event. Bringing it back, gave local artists, a chance to show and sell and meet with others for a sense of community. Many Off The Wall artists are picked for shows at the Defoor Centre and other local galleries as well as buyers that became fans and friends. “Not only is this an art show but it’s a time to come together as one, share thoughts, views and laughs”, says Kettles. Trying to put on this show takes the whole year, gathering up artists, talking to the media to the actual installation.

 

The Defoor Centre is located off Howell Mill Rd in Atlanta in the reviving Westside neighborhood, where a lot of local vendors that cater to the interior designers have been going to for years. The Centre has been a growing facility hosting major fundraisers to corporate meetings to private weddings all in house catering with a full bar. 100 years ago this place was a hospital for the soldiers fighting at the Battle of Peachtree Creek and to this day they are “still there.”

For more information, please contact Jill Kettles at jill@scribblesstudios.com and or on Facebook – Defoor Centre Arts - Facebook - Defoor Centre Arts and @scribblesstudio on Twitter. For more on the Defoor: www.defoorcentre.com

The Weekly Skirt Report - Bake Sale for Criminal Records

The Weekly Skirt Report - Bake Sale for Criminal Records Hey there folks, 

Got a few things going on this weekend - The Atlanta Artists Center -Photography Salon will be presenting their wonderful photos, from traditional to manipulated images will be on display the entire month of October. Come out on Sunday 10/2 from 2-4PM. 

Next up is the cattle call of artists from the local scene - OFF THE WALL - November 13th from 2-4PM - where artists will be displaying their work for rock bottom prices. Three rooms priced at $200 $400 and $600 - from all levels of work and age. 

Then starting in January 2012 we will have a Martin Luther King, JR Mural show… it will be so beautiful one big image all over the center. 

NOW FOR THE BIG EVENT: Bake What Your Mama Gave You! 

Criminal Records, a local record store, located in the small community of Little Five Points of Atlanta GA, is in need of money. And what else to do? Hold a bake sale! So with the help of the public, bands, and others we are setting up a bake sale on 10/27 at Smith’s Olde Bar during their benefit show to help raise money as well as see what kind of sweets we as a city can bake! We are still ironing out the details for the event but basically, bake something anything, it can be traditional grandma recipes to vegan to sugar free etc - but go to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Criminal-Records-Make-What-Your-Mama-Gave-You-Bake-Sale/238675342846733 

For more info! 

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Off The Wall will be coming up soon - so I want to everyone thinking about the what you want to show for $200 $400 $600 - this is a chance to get your work up that you've been working on, meet new artist friends, and perhaps sell! 

So contact me at Jill@scribblesstudios.com for a contract and if you have a question.... 

A Clever Song by Roger Allen Wade

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Good day!

Well I am hoping we are all ready for fall: We had a great party.

Below is a great show coming on October 2nd

THE AAC PHOTOGRAPHY SALON GETS IN FOCUS

WITH A JURIED EXHIBIT, “A PHOTOGRAPHIC CELEBRATION”

AS A PART OF ATLANTA CELEBFRATES PHOTOGRAPHY

RECEPTION: SUNDAY OCTOBER 2^ND FROM 2-4PM AT THE DEFOOR CENTRE

AtlantaGA – For the second year, the AtlantaArtistsCenter’s Photography Salon, will be celebrating with the annual juried show, “A Photographic Celebration,” featuring 50 works by AAC members. This will be in conjunction with the city-wide Atlanta Celebrates Photography 2011, which focuses on traditional photographic imagery, but also encompasses digital computer manipulation techniques. This exhibit will run the month of October, with a reception on Sunday October 2^nd from 2-4PM. It’s free to the public with refreshments and a cash bar.

The juror for the show was Mark Karelson, co-owner, Mason Murer Gallery, in Atlanta, GA. “Mark is known in the domestic and European art communities for his ability to showcase many art forms, including photography, and he works tirelessly to give back to the communities where he enjoys a presence. We were honored to have him jury the show,” said H. Gay Allen, Chairman for the show.

A cash and ribbon award will be given during the reception for Best of Show; and ribbons will be presented as Awards of Excellence for the following categories: Technical Excellence, Artistic Excellence, Photographic Technique, and Pushing the Digital Envelope.

The AAC Photography Salon is “an informal, photographic artists’ education, discussion and support group of those who use one, or all, forms of photography as their means of artistic expression.” See:http://www.atlantaartistscenter.org/

Hours and Times of the exhibit are as follows: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 404-591-3900 for additional hours. Come by for lunch to take in all that is on display, or have a cup of coffee and browse around.

The Defoor Centre is located on 1710 Howell Mill Rd off of I-75, near the Westside neighborhood and in the interior design trade markets. For more information, please go to their website:www.defoorcentre.com and the Facebook page for the arts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100855482702/