Events at the Scott County Arts Consortium.
Join us for a preview showing of our exciting new exhibit: Folk Art of the Region: The Art of the Soul. Dulcimer music will be provided by Betty Ratcliffe and Marty Walker. Enjoy ipods programed with music and videos of Kentucky folk art, a KET program featuring the Coopers and other legendary Kentucky artists, and sound tracks of original Kentucky music.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a talk given by Prof. Daniel Graham from Georgetown College as he reveals the process and impact of linocuts and woodblocks, and gives us a chance to see some of his work. Stay afterwards to see the current exhibit, Celebrating Black History Month.
For those of you who have tickets and are wondering, our classical guitar concert with Jeffrey Bianchi and extravagant hors d’ouevres WILL take place tonight – enjoy the snow inside the toasty warm Arts & Cultural Center.
Check out Jamie McIntosh and her new take on crazy quilts. Painter, master recycler, cutting edge clothing designer, artist extraordinaire has applied her unique recycled (Trash Fashion) style to create some, needless to say amazing unusual quilt squares. Join her for a brown bag lunch and try your hand at making quilts, Jamie style. For those of you who just can’t wrap your head around the idea of recycled quilt squares (think NASA), real fabric will be available as well. Coffee, tea & water provided.
Merry Christmas everyone! And a Happy New Year! Do we ever have an exciting year lined up for you! The Arts & Cultural Center welcomes the new year with a beautiful quilt show, opening at 5:00 PM on January 7. “Stitches in Time: Quilts from Kentucky” features the work of the two remarkable quilting groups: Elkhorn Creek Quilters, quilters from Scott County and our sister city in Tahara, Japan; and The Kentucky Six, a group of textile artists from Lexington and surrounding areas. Other activities in conjunction with the show include quilting demonstrations at 1:00 PM on January 13 and 27; a brown bag lunch with artist Jamie McIntosh at noon on January 20, story telling with Judge George Lusby, and paper quilting with Kitty Dougoud, times to be announced. Stay tuned!
Don’t miss the wonderful concert on January 21 by classical guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi. Mr. Bianchi has performed all over the United States. CD’s will be available. Extravagant hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 PM with the concert at 7:30. Tickets are fifteen dollars per person and proceeds go to benefit educational programming for Scott County children at the Arts & Cultural Center and The ArtZone.
will be held on February 5 at 2:00 PM at the Arts & Cultural Center. A Victorian Tea experience will be enjoyed by children in an historic setting. Sip tea, eat savories and sweets while learning about proper tea etiquette. Tickets are twenty five dollars per child and one accompanying adult. Make reservations by calling 502-570-8366. Don’t forget your favorite Teddy Bear!
Much more is to come as the new year unfolds. We’ll keep you posted. Gallery hours are noon to 4:00 PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays, and by appointment. For information call 502-570-8366. Visit our websites at artsandcultural center.org and scottcountyarts.org.
For further information about these exhibits and upcoming events please call the Arts & Cultural Center at 570.8366 and visit SCAC on line at www.artsandculturalcenter.org.