Fiber artist Betty Beshoar and jewelry maker Mark L Roberts are featured at the Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Water Street, Georgetown through June 6. Betty’s beautiful creations grace the walls of the gallery with bright colors, incorporating glass and beads made by Mark, driftwood and other materials. Betty is also exhibiting her oil paintings. Husband Mark fashions his “rejiggered” jewelry and bibelots using found objects. Each piece has its own written story, interesting and humorous.

The artists will be at the Arts & Cultural Center to give a talk about their art on June 5 at 7:00 pm. This talk is free and open to the public. Please come and enjoy these talented artists and learn about their art first hand. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 to 4 pm. For information call Barbara at 502-863-0909 or 502-570-8366.

The Arts & Cultural Center recently welcomed a group of Garth School fifth graders who came on a field trip to see the the Robert L. Williams exhibit. They had a wonderful time, enhanced by the presence of the artist himself. Mr. Williams took time to explain his artwork to them and a great time was had by all. Listen to what some students had to say in their thank you notes: “Thanks so much for giving us a tour of your beautiful art exhibit. I really enjoyed listening to what he had to say. The paintings, drawings and sculpures were really cool”. “It was really nice of you to approve us to come, so thank you. To me it was fascinating to see all the art. Also it was so cool how we got to see the artist, how he told us of each piece.” “I had a great time looking at all the art. I just wanted to take time to tell you thank-you. It was great. I hope to do it again sometime.” “Thanks for the tour at the Arts & Cultural Center. I really liked some of the sculpture. Also the “Stringy Haired Country Girl.”

Don’t miss this great show! It is up through April 25th, 12 to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday. This is a beautiful show and such a tribute to this fine artist and his prolific career. The Scott County Arts Consoritum is proud to have been able to honor Mr. Williams with this exhibit.

Please don’t miss the first show of 2009! Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Broadway in Georgetown. Karen LaBach, Molly Raye Sigmon, Susie Bell, and Paula Wojasinski present their exciting blend of painting, mixed media and ceramics. Karen shows her Jazz Arts series with giclee prints, painted tiles and trays. Molly’s work features abstracts, floral paintings, mixed media, and ceramics with which she is currently enchanted. Her lovely and dramatic crochet scarves are on view and for sale. Paula’s Sadieville landscapes, and her abstract mixed media pieces are beautiful. The SCAC welcomes artist/sculptor Susie Bell to the gallery for the first time. Susie’s ceramic pieces are beautiful and provocative. The show will be up through March 14.

Also available are gorgeous jewelry by several artists, note cards, Kentucky authored books, coffee table books, and art calendars. You might just find the perfect gift you are looking for. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 4 PM. The gallery is free and open to the public. Call Barbara at 502.863.0909 or 502.570.8366 for information.

Cause to celebrate! The first show of the new year opens on February 8, 2009 at the Arts & Cultural Center. “The Muse of Music & Art” by Karen LaBach, Paula Wojasinski, Molly Raye Sigmon, and Susan Bell features a blend of paintings, mixed media, and ceramics, bold and colorful. You are invited to attend the reception on February 8 from 3 to 6 PM. Music will be provided by Abigail Curtis and The show runs through March 14. These talented artists have planned several other activities for the show: Regular hours at the gallery are Tuesdays through Saturdays between the hours of 12 noon and 4 PM. For more information call Barbara at 502-863-0909 or 502-570-8366.

The Scott County Arts Consortium’s second annual November Gallery & Gifts Holiday Market is here! November 1 through December 19, Tuesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 pm, Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Water St., Georgetown. Come and browse fine art and original gift items by your favorite artists. Forty local and regional artists and artisans are offering framed art, prints, notecards, jewelry, fused glass, stained glass, pottery, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, wood turnings, baskets, ornaments, Kentucky authored books, and more. Come and see! Stop here before you head for the malls. You may find just what you want for that special someone. This is a marvelous display of local and regional talent, set up beautifully in the renovated historic building. It rivals fine gallery and gift shops you’ll find anywhere. The Gallery & Gifts market offers an opportunity to shop at home, support local artists and artisans, and support the projects of the non-profit Scott County Arts Consortium.

A reception will be held Sunday, November 9, from 12 to 4 pm to meet the artists. Sharon Thompson will be on hand from 2 to 4 to sign her book “Flavors of Kentucky”, now in its second printing. On Thursday evening November 13th Georgia Green Stamper, popular reader on WUKY, and author of “You Can Go Anywhere From The Crossroads” will give a reading at 6:30 pm. You’re all invited!