OCTOBER

Featured Artist in HMA Galleria for October: JUDITH COVEY – All work by this artist 10% off!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10Tai Chi in the Gallery with Rick Berry6:30 PM, Coe Gallery FREE Demonstration & Discussion Class series to follow (see listing in right column).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11Artists Meeting Artists5:30 - 7 PM, Coe Gallery All visual artists are invited! Come share ideas, interests and camaraderie, and learn about opportunities for artists. Light refreshments will be served.Please RSVP to Sonia Culbreath at 828.327.8576 ext. 208. Organized by Pat Flachbart & Wyn Flo.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 – MUSIC AT THE MUSEUMTime Curve Preludes 7:30 PM, Arts & Science Center Auditorium Free AdmissionThis concert presents the award-winning “TimeCurve” Preludes by Morganton native, WilliamDuckworth. Three pianists, from different Lutherancolleges (Esther Wang of Gustavus Adolphus, Naomi Niskala of Susquehanna, and John Cheek of Lenoir-Rhyne) will share the stage in this first-of-a-kind collaboration. Reception to follow in the Museum.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 – EVENT FOR WOMENWit and Wisdom5:30 - 7 PM, Coe Gallery $5 suggested donationAll women are invited to this special event! The evening opens with refreshments and time of networking/socializing. Then enjoy a program by muralist Brenda Councill, who will discuss her current exhibition, A Mural in the Making, and being a woman artist. Presented by the Women’s Resource Center. To RSVP, call Cindy Rose at 828.322.6333.

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

Featured Artist in HMA Galleria for November: BELINDA WILFONG – All work by this artist 10% off!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5Holiday Open House10 AM - 4 PM, HMA Galleria 20% off for Members (10% Non-Members) on most items*, and free lemonade & cookies. (*excludes gift certificates, memberships, and exhibition artwork)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – RECEPTIONJEANA EVE KLEIN: Past, Present and Accounted For6 - 8 PM, Shuford Gallery Meet Boone artist Jeana Eve Klein who presents mixed-media quilts inspired by abandoned houses, and smaller stitched works. Exhibit ends on Dec. 2.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – CLOSING RECEPTIONA MURAL IN THE MAKING: From Concept to Completion with Brenda Councill6 - 8 PM, Coe GallerySponsors: Shurtape Technologies, Charlotte Paint Co., Vicki Coggins, Crowne Plaza of Hickory, Sunbelt Rentals, United Arts Council & NC Arts CouncilExhibit ends on November 25.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – MUSIC AT THE MUSEUMPerformance by La Dolce Musica Trio2:30 PM, Arts & Science Center Auditorium Free Admission Presented by Lenoir-Rhyne University

DECEMBER

Featured Artist in HMA Galleria for December: GINNY ZELLMER – All work by this artist 10% off!

ANGELS OF THE ARTS – Holiday Brunch & AuctionSATURDAY, DECEMBER 110 AM – 1 PM, Lake Hickory Country Club

The HMA Guild presents its 38th Annual Angels of the Arts Brunch! The Silent Auction will be held from 10 – 11:30 AM; followed by the Brunch and Live Auction. All proceeds benefit HMA.Major support provided by: Alex Lee, Inc., Corning Cable Systems, Broyhill Family Foundation & VonDrehle Private FoundationInvitations will be mailed in November.Image: Angel by Vae Hamilton

TAI CHI IN THE GALLERY with Rick Berry 18 Wednesdays: Starting October 17(with breaks for holidays) Introductory Class: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Continuing Class: 7:30 – 8:30 PM$70 Members, $85 Non-Members (either Introductory or Continuing)The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Join Rick at the Museum for 18 evenings of fun and fitness. Improve your balance, strength and coordination in the ambience of beautiful original art. The Continuing Class is open to students who have studied with Rick previously at the Museum and to others with Tai Chi experience.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 10:30 AM – 4:30 PMNew Location Near Hwy 150!3630 Drum Campground Rd. Sherrills Ford, NC

• 4th Annual Juried Folk Art Sale• Artists from NC and Beyond

• Activities for Kids• Live Music

• FREE Admission & Parking• Food Vendors

• Presented by HMA

www.LakeNormanFolkArtFestival.com

Major Support Provided by:Alex Lee, Inc. • Catawba Valley Medical Center • VonDrehle CorporationUnited Arts Council of Catawba County • North Carolina Arts Council

@lakenormanfest

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT CLASSESTo register: call Sonia Culbreath 828-327-8576 ext. 208

BEYOND THE BASICS – ADVANCED WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUE With Judy RiderFive Wednesdays: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7, 1 – 4 PM$25 Members/class, $30 Non-Members/class OR $90 Members/all classes, $105 Non-Members/all classesMust register by the Thursday before class.This class is designed for students who have taken watercolor classes before, and have some working knowledge of color mixing and applying paint to paper. Students will work on improving technique; adding elements of composition and design; creating value studies; and planning compositions. Various subject matter will be explored including landscape, floral and still-life. Short demos at the beginning of the class will leave time for independent work, including one-on-one interaction with the instructor. A materials list will be sent upon registration. Scholarships available, call 828.327.8576.

QUILLING With Beth OczkowskiJoin us on one of the following dates! Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 AM – 1 PM$45/class Members, $55/class Non-Members (includes materials)Must register by Monday, October 15Paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an ancient and beautiful art that

is created by curling, rolling and shaping narrow strips of paper. The strips are first rolled around a needle-like tool and are then glued, shaped, turned on edge, and arranged on a background. Students will be taught the basics of how to quill, while creating a floral greeting card. All materials needed for use in the class will be provided. For home use, a quilling kit may be purchased for $10 that includes a quilling tool, multi-colored pack of quilling paper, a workboard and a snowflake quilling kit and greeting card. Students only need to bring a ruler and tweezers.

PHOTO-REALISM With Lance TurnerFour Thursdays: October 18, 25, November 1 & 8, 6 – 8 PM$60 Members, $75 Non-MembersMust register by Wednesday, October 16Photo-realism is the genre of painting based on using cameras and photographs to gather visual information, then creating a painting that appears ‘photographic.’ Turner, a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, with a body of widely reviewed works, is also serving as HMA’s curatorial intern this semester. Step into Lance’s class to learn about the history, nuance and concepts behind Photo-realism, and create your own photo-realistic art. Check out his website at www.lanceturnerpainting.com. A materials list will be sent.

TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING With Ronni SmithTwo Saturdays: November 10 & 17, 10 AM – Noon$40 Members, $50 Non-Members (includes materials)Must register by Wednesday, November 7Learn the craft of traditional rug hooking from HMA’s veryown Ronni Smith. You will hook a 10” x 5” folk art angel byusing recycled woolen clothing on a burlap backing. WithRonni’s artistic guidance, you will create a lovely familyheirloom just in time for the holidays!

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT! (ages 21 and older) Jewelry Classes With Ellen BallCome for one or all three! October 15 – Earrings November 19 – Necklaces December 10 – Cuff6:30 – 8:30 PM$25/class Members $35/class Non-Members(includes materials)Must register by the Friday before each class.Don’t miss this popular event designed for fun, with food and adult beverages, hosted by Hickory’s Ellen Ball. Spend a Monday evening at the Hickory Museum of Art creating lovely lightweight aluminum jewelry. Sign up with your friends and meet new ones! Limited to 12 participants per evening. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis! Payment is your official reservation. Materials and tools provided. Check out Ellen’s jewelry at www.ellenballstudios.com/karma.html as well as the HMA Galleria.

OPEN STUDIO WITH THE FIGURESix Mondays: Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 6 – 9 PM$70 Members, $85 Non-MembersThe Open Studio is an opportunity for artists to work with an unclothed model. This is an ongoing format in six week blocks of time. Participants can draw, paint, collage or use the printing press. The model holds the same pose for three hours with a break every 20 minutes. All ability levels are welcome. There is no instruction. This class is for adults, but high school students with written parental permission may participate.

ADVENT HERBAL WREATH MAKING With Becky CortinoTuesday, November 27, 6 – 8 PM$35 Members, $40 Non-Members Must register by Wednesday, November 21Join Becky in designing a lovely Advent Wreath for home décor and enjoyment throughout the season, using yard and garden clippings and decorative materials of your choice (a simple supplies list will be provided). This 2-hour program includes presentation on Advent Wreath history, tradition and symbolism. Becky is a lifetime member of the Herb Society of America, and Master Gardener Volunteer graduate. A longtime herb and garden writer, she also contributed to the Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs, a special project benefiting the National Herb Garden located in Washington, DC. Sign-up and receive a free copy of Becky’s new book A Basketful of Herbal Snippets!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following kids who celebrated their birthdays at HMA:

Gracie Nexsen – 4 years oldKatherine Jo Sutton – 7 years old

For more information about birthday parties call Ginny Zellmer at 828-327-8576 or visit www.HickoryArt.org.

YOUTH CLASSESKindergarten • Elementary • Middle SchoolTo register: call Ginny Zellmer 828-327-8576 ext. 216

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASSES 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:30 – 11:45 AMAges 5 years and older (must be 5 by September 1, 2012)$5 per class Members, $8 per class Non-MembersStudents will be led through the galleries examining works of art on a student level. From gallery inspiration, students will then create artwork of their own. Different media will be used each month for experimentation. Pre-registration required.

PINT SIZE PICASSOS2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 1 – 2 PM3 – 5 years with accompanying adult$12 Members, $18 Non-Members, Adults freeThis is an art experience your child will love. Hear stories, play games and get messy with all sorts of art materials. Price includes both Wednesdays. New activities each month. (A Tuesday class will open if Wednesday fills and participation allows.) Pre-registration required.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH SERIES New! Each month we will celebrate a different artist’s birthday. We will learn a bit about the artist and then create work in the same style. Sign up for one, two or all three! Friday, October 19 – Pablo Picasso Friday, November 16 – Claude Monet Friday, December 14 – Georges Seurat3:30 – 5 PM2nd – 6th grade, $12 per classLook for a new artist each month! January will be Folk Artist Clementine Hunter! Registration due Wednesday before each class.

FRIGHTFUL FUN Monday, October 22, 3:30 – 5 PMK – 4th grade$12 Members, $20 Non-MembersMust register by Thursday, October 18Have a little spooky fun in this class. Make a witch, ghost and other scary decorations for your home!

UNUSUAL PAINTING Three Mondays: November 5, 12 & 19, 3:30 – 4:30 PMK – 2nd grade $25 Members, $35 Non-MembersMust register by Thursday, November 1This class will find unusual items to paint, just like Folk Artists. We will paint on tiles, pinecones, make CD sun catchers, paint self-portraits on a piece of wood, and more!

WATERCOLORS Three Thursdays: November 29, December 6 & 13, 3:30 – 5 PM3rd – 7th grade $30 Members, $40 Non-MembersMust register by Monday, November 26Try your hand at a variety of techniques using watercolors. We will use salt, oil pastel and rubbing alcohol to achieve different effects. Fall will be our theme for the paintings!

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Friday, November 30, 3:30 – 4:30 PM K – 1st grade, $12 Members, $18 Non-MembersMonday, December 3, 3:30 – 5 PM 2nd – 6th grade, $18 Members, $24 Non-MembersCreate several lovely ornaments for the giving or the keeping. We will use a variety of materials and designs to create lovely accents for the home. New ornaments each year!

FREE FALL FAMILY FUN!Saturday, October 2712 – 2 PMHMA will offer free art activities and special spooky scavenger hunts for families. Turn miniature gourds into pumpkins, ghosts or monsters. Make a pumpkin puppet, complete your spooky scavenger hunt and receive a sweet treat! Guest appearances by HMA’s Artie the Dog and Mr. T-Rex. Wear your Halloween costume!

Artie the Dog and Mr. T-Rex with members of the Fields family.

FAMILY WORKSHOP!Make a Large Lighted Lawn OrnamentSunday, November 4, 2 – 4 PM$15/Family (or individual) Members, $20/Family Non-MembersIncludes materials for one multi-colored ballMust register by Wednesday, October 31Family fun includes making beach ball-sized

lighted spheres. They look great on the lawn or hanging from your trees during the holidays! John Eller will lead you through the process with a smile and a cup of cocoa. Please bring wire cutters and work gloves and be ready for fun!

Museum & HMA Galleria HoursTuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PMSunday 1 PM – 4 PMClosed Mondays and Holidays

Museum Office HoursMonday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM

243 Third Avenue NEPO Box 2572Hickory, NC 28603828.327.8576www.HickoryArt.org

A R T V I E WOCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012VOLUME 66 ISSUE 4

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The Hickory Museum of Art inspires, educates, and transforms our community and region through the visual arts. The focus of our Collection is American art.

2012 – 2013 Board of TrusteesPreston Bryant, Co-PresidentNancy Zagaroli, Co-PresidentKit Cannon, Vice-PresidentMichael Edwards, Sr., Secretary/TreasurerRick Berry, Member at LargeDewey Harris, Strategic Planning ChairJoann Wilfong, HMA Guild Representative

Dr. John Cheek Marty CottonLinda Greenwell Josephine B. Hambrick Ardyth Hearon Susan HunsuckerRebecca Inglefield Steve Ivester Alan Jackson Cindy LundyLin Raines Coco Whitener TeeterRonnie Von Drehle Beth Whicker Honorary TrusteesAnne M. Boyer Margie OwsleyHarley “Buck” Shuford, Jr.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As most of you know, the SALT Block is home to six resident institutions – the Catawba Science Center, Hickory Choral Society, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, United Arts Council of Catawba County, Western Piedmont Symphony and the Hickory Museum of Art. What you may not know is that the Block is also supported by its “silent” partner, the SALT Block Foundation (SBF). Except for the Library, which is funded by the City of Hickory, the Foundation oversees the operation of this Block. It pays for 85% of its residents’ facilities costs – including utilities, building and grounds maintenance, capital replacement, and security.

I hope you will agree that this edition of ARTVIEW features another exciting menu of innovative exhibitions, programs, and activities that do so much to enhance our area’s quality of life. As always, thanks for your support of HMA that enables us to provide these important services. Thanks also for your support of the SBF that enables us to spend less time raising money to pay for facilities expenses while we concentrate on quality arts offerings.

Sincerely,

Lisë C. Swensson

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITIONSROBERT BRODERSON A Broader Perspective Through November 25 Entrance & Windows Galleries

BIRTH OF A COLLECTION Through Spring 2013 Whitener Gallery

WILL HENRY STEVENSDecember 8 through April 28Coe Gallery

BLUE RIDGE REALISTSDecember 15 through March 10Shuford Gallery

WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA Signature PaintersDecember 15 through March 17Gifford & Regal Galleries

AMERICAN ART GLASS & POTTERYFrom the Museum’s Permanent Collection OngoingObjects Gallery

DISCOVER FOLK ARTUnique Visions by Southern Self-Taught ArtistsOngoingMezzanine Gallery

For more information on how you can support the SALT Block Foundation with a gift now or in your estate, contact Mark Sinclair, SBF’s Director of Development and Planned Giving at 828-446-7752, msinclair@saltblockfoundation.org.

Mark Sinclair and Lisë Swensson in front of the Arts & Science

Center of Catawba Valley.