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Art Briefs THE DOLPHIN AND THE MERMAID Overlooking the scenic Intercoastal Waterway in Thunderbolt, this gallery has a contemporary coastal theme, featuring the works of local artists Robert Isley, Rebecca Kahrs Willis, Kim Miller and Jo Gabeler. Also featured are fine craft pieces and glass works by Isabella Davis and Greg McDonald. Workshops are held weekly. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 3121 River Drive in Thunderbolt, (912) 351-9911. EAST END GALLERY  "The Book Seller," watercolor by J.J. Scypinski of East End Gallery.This month features the paintings of T.J. Scypinski. This accomplished artist's attention to detail brings to life the beauty and historical heritage of Savannah as he captures its charm in watercolor. He bases his light-filled period pieces on authentic historic locations he personally researches. The gallery, near the Waving Girl statue, is a cooperative of nine award-winning artists. 507 E. River St., daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (912) 233-9244. Brunswick gallery walk and GWS show Brunswick, Ga., galleries are banding together for a first Friday gallery walk every month. The first walk, July 6 from 5:30-8 p.m., will showcase nearly two dozen works from the traveling exhibit of the Georgia Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibition. A reception for that exhibit will be held at Gallery on Newcastle. Other participating galleries include Side Street Gallery, Galleria at the Port and Glenda Cason Gallery. For more information, call (912) 554-0056. WOMENS WORK GALLERY  "The Painted Ladies""The Painted Ladies" are life-sized stylized female figures caught close-up in a moment of reverie. These dreamers are distant, moody, serene and mysterious. Cook presents just one woman alone or in groups of two or three, each Singular in Her Presence.  "Abstracts"Along with "The Painted Ladies," Womens Work will display paintings by Cook in which letters, numerals and symbols from various languages and cultures are layered and fragmented to create bold abstract images with a weathered archeological feel. Both series will be on display in the front window through July 31. 108 E. Liberty St., (912) 447-8553. Call for entries Telfair Art Fair: The Telfair Museum of Art is taking applications for artists to participate in its seventh annual Art Fair, planned for Nov. 2-4. More than $4,500 in prize money will be awarded. Deadline for entries is July 16. Send an SASE for information to Linda McWhorter, Telfair Museum of Art, P.O. Box 10081, Savannah, GA 31412. JOHN TUCKER FINE ARTS John Tucker Fine Arts is proud to present "Angels Among Us," a series of angelically beautiful etchings by Savannah artist David DeLong. Each etching is based on an existing monument in Bonaventure Cemetery and, like the monuments themselves, each tells the story and celebrates the life of a tragically lost child or beloved family member. Both monuments and etchings remind us of the transcience of life and the enduring value of art. The elegance and finesse of DeLong's etchings are particularly well-suited to the linear grace of Bonaventure's architectural forms tucked softly into the curving, protective canopy of live oaks that gently surround and cradle them. Through July 26. The 5 W. Charlton St. gallery (on Madison Square) is open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Information: (912) 231-8161. ANDERSON FINE ART Represents a variety of artists who focus on coastal landscapes and scenes typical of the Golden Isles. Beginning in August, noted landscape artist Robert Frank will exhibit his newest works. In addition to coastal scenes, Frank has also painted the most beautiful and difficult holes of the exclusive Forest Golf Club on Sea Island. 10 Sylvan Drive, suite 14 (left off Sea Island Drive onto North Frederica Road, pass the stables and turn left on Sylvan Drive) the gallery is located next door to the Cafe Frederica and behind Indigo & Cotton. (912) 634-8414 or www.AndersonFineArtGallery.com. Tybee Island: Summer Serendipity Throughout this summer, the artists, galleries, artistic shops and studios of Tybee Island are presenting a series of creative gatherings to be known as Summer Evening Serendipity. On July 21 and Aug. 18, participants will open from 7-10 p.m. and you will be invited in to experience the diverse and energetic spirit of Tybee Island's arts and crafts community. Anchoring the tour, which will meander from one end of the island to the other, are Dragonfly Studio and Nautilus Studio Gallery on the north to the Atlantic Beacon Gallery on the south -- with an exciting array of other shops and studios joining in along the way. The list of participants is still growing and will include all the Tybee favorites. There will be demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, print releases and lots of new artwork to enjoy. Look for special guest artists and probably even a surprise or two. For more information, call (912) 786-4462. SAVANNAH ART ASSOCIATION Winners were selected June 16 by judge Michael Dayan for the Savannah Art Association Summer Show. Best of Show went to Maxine Helmey for her watercolor "Savannah Rains." Merit winners included Jerry Luke for his acrylic "Look Homeward II," and Jim Chirbas for his acrylic "Back Stage." Honorable mention was awarded to Rebecca Kirby for "Salzberry Market," an oil painting; Andrea Stark for her watercolor "Waterfront;" and Betsy Haun for her watercolor "Becky's Garden." The exhibit, in the association gallery, upstairs over Signature Gallery in City Market, continues through June. SIGNATURE GALLERY  "Unwelcome Visitor," acrylic on handmade paper. Gwen Flinn at Signature Gallery.This month features Gwen Flinn's newest nature paintings, including her wildlife original, "Unwelcome Visitor," a Great Blue Heron engaged in the theft of koi from her neighbor's garden pond, Flinn's latest work continues to reflect her love of Lowcountry natural scenes. This acrylic original is created on handmade fiber paper, a material with imbedded natural leaves in the stock. The application of her creative images to this natural background yields a highly original presentation of wildlife artistry. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. One of the gallery's nine artists is always on duty to meet visitors and answer questions about the art. LIVE OAK EMPORIUM Scott McKenney's "Remembrance" oil series will be exhibited through July 21. The Beaufort artist's natural affinity for math and science combine with his art to interpret the stark and natural beauty of the Arizona desert he hiked as a young man. McKenney was recipient of the South Carolina Governor's Award for the Arts in 2000 and won the Award of Excellence in the 2001 Beaufort Art Association Juried Show. The works of Louisiana artist Barbara Steele Thibodeaux will be exhibited July 25-Sept. 1. "Dreams of Southern Comforts" is a delightful collection of contemporary folk art paintings. Thibodeaux holds a degree in interior design, and is a self-taught artist with a naive style that draws deeply from the wellspring of the rich cultural heritage of her native home in the deep South. Scenes from the past - American primitive portraits, biblical verses and the old south are recurrent themes. Thibodeaux's meticulous attention to detail and willingness to communicate on the life and times of the people and artifacts that intrigue, have contributed to her growing stature as an accomplished artist of the folk art genre. Collectors of her work range from the U.S., Canada, Europe. Australia and China. Her work is also currently displayed at America. Oh Yes! in Washington, D.C., and various galleries throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and the Netherlands. On an ongoing basis, the Emporium offers a variety of art and craft, including sweetgrass baskets, hand woven goods, stained glass and much, much more. Proceeds from sales benefit Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse. 110 E. S.C. Highway 336, 1/4 mile north of Interstate 95. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (843) 770-1083. LEFT BANK GALLERY International Art Festival featuring the work of some of today's leading artists from France, including Pierre Bittar, Flanet and Ardissone, as well as emerging American artists like Yasharel, Sabre, Stephen Floyd. Silent bid art and antique auctions in association with Atticus Antiques are held weekly. 3600 Frederica Road, Suites 12 and 13. St. Simons Island, GA 31522. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call (912) 638-3017, 1-800-336-9469. www.leftbankARTgallery.com. GALLERY 209  "carriage Horse and Driver." Jean Jones, water color.The work of artists Jean Jones and Angela Erdy is showcased this month at Gallery 209. Jones works mainly in watercolor, using subdued colors and an economy of compositional elements, to capture moments of everyday life. Jones recently joined the group of 30 Gallery 209 artists.  "Beaded Cuff Bracelet." Angela Erdy. Sterling silver, freshwater pearls, turquoise, Cxeck Glass and Swarovski Crystal.Angela Erdy is a jewelry maker who combines classical Greek and Roman traditions with curvilinear elements of Art Deco and art nouveau design. Her unusual designs incorporate gemstones with freshwater pearls, Czech glass and Swarovski crystal. 209 E. River, 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. (912) 236-4583. Crossroads Fine Art  "Green Adirondack Chair." Hallie Walker, acrylic on paper, 2001 is one of several of Walker's works being exhibited this month at Crossroads Fine Art in Bluffton.This month features the paintings of Alabama artist Hallie Walker. Walker places the classic Adirondack Chair against the setting of the beach, and paints the icon using primary and secondary colors, in richly textured, multi-layered acrylics. The results are colorful and offbeat. 107 Towne Center in Bluffton, just off Highway 46. Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fridays until 8:30 p.m. (843) 757-5551. HIGH MUSEUM OF ART "Michelangelo: Drawings and other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti, Florence," features 47 objects from Casa Buonarroti, Michelangelo's family home in Florence, Italy. It includes 24 drawings by the Italian master, nine of which have never been exhibited in the United States. Included are sketches and studies the artist made for frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and numerous architectural studies for the San Lorenzo complex in Florence. Through Sept. 2. "Let It Shine: Self-taught Art form the T. Marshall Hahn Collection," represents one of the most impressive collections of self-taught 20th century artists in the country. Included are major works by such artists as Williams Hawkins, Howard Finster, Nellie Mae Rowe and Sam Doyle. Through Sept. 2. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 30- John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta. (404) 577-6940 Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Continues its ongoing program "History, Arts and Civil Rights," a series of activities, classes, and exhibits designed to educate visitors on the role African Americans played in the development of Savannah and the Lowcountry. The free classes are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Class size is limited so call ahead to reserve a seat. (912) 231-8900. 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Glenda Cason Art Gallery Continues to celebrate its grand opening this month with a wide variety of works by regional artists. Included are Glenda Cason, W.S. "Bud" Bryde, Barbara Golding, Bruce Shoemaker, Linda Wunder, Anthony Quickle, Marc Andress, Carlson Potts, Bill Zorn and Diana Herin. 1523 Newcastle St., Brunswick. (912) 280-9352. Markowsky showing urban landscapes at Espresso  "Full Tilt." Oil on linen by Jeff Markowsky. Through July 5, Gallery Espresso.By day, Jeff Markowsky teaches life drawing and color theory at SCAD. But, he has found time to assemble an exhibit of 16 oil on linen works, ranging from 6"x8" to 30"x34", for a show through July 5 at Gallery Espresso, 6 E. Liberty St. Marksowsky holds degrees from the Alberta College of Art and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He's working on an MFA in painitng from SCAD. |
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