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The gallery is at 607 W. 14th St., Huntington. Call (304) 690-5313 Tuesday through Sunday or (304) 736-8000 Monday and all evenings after 6 p.m.
ANN DAVIS GALLERY
“Strangers Whose Faces I Know” — An exhibit of paintings by ACTC art instructor Wendy Fosterwelsh.
Bill Meadows offers new wheel throwing pottery classes for eight weeks. Call (304) 654-9948 for more information.
The gallery is at 1516 Winchester Ave. (606) 324-1296.
Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.
ART OF THE REDEEMED
STUDIO & GALLERY
The gallery, in Suite 206 on the second floor of the Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., Ashland, is home to working artists Gail Kirtz and Rodney Chapman, both of whom work in various media and offer their original art and prints for sale.
Special exhibit — “Toothpick Constructions” by Les Hayes, which include a replica of his home, the Spider Web House, Cracker Barrel restaurants, the old Russell High School, houses, barns, churches and depots.
‰On exhibit — New impressionistic landscapes and seascapes in oil by Kirtz. Also on exhibit are pastels, acrylics and mixed-media works.
‰On exhibit — New contemporary works by Chapman in acrylic and mixed media. He is accepting portrait commissions.
Openings are still available in classes or private lessons in pastel, acrylic and oil.
The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator and open by appointment.
For more information, call Kirtz or Chapman at (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.
BANANA TREE STUDIOS
Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — A slide presentation by Peter Knucky, Australian Potter.
Saturday, 10 a.m. — A demonstration by Knucky.
Evening art classes at the studio. Classes are limited to six to eight students, beginners to advanced. All classes are $110 for the sessions. Gift certificates are available.
Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.
For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.
DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY
“The Barns & Quilts of Fleming County: A Photographic Journey” by Carol Shutt. The show will run until June 6, when Doodles will have a new show, “The Fruits of Summer,” which opens at 5 p.m. on June 6.
For more information, contact Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Special Exhibits:
‰“Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky:” A new museum exhibit that concentrates on the impact of President Lincoln’s policies in eastern Kentucky and those who went to fight and those who were left behind. On display through February 2009.
‰Steel Rails: A new museum exhibit that examines industry in our region. See what attracted early settlers to our area and learn about the various industries that were developed — iron, oil, coal, and rail. Hands-on activities for children.
Special Events
‰Digging Deeper: Prehistoric Man in the Ohio River Valley.
Student Special Events
‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that are seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave. (606) 329-8888; Fax, (606) 324-3218; or e-mail at info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is at highlandsmuseum.com. Museum Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Mondays by appointment.
Cost is $5.50, adults; $4.50, seniors, students and children; members and children younger than 2 are admitted free.
HUNTINGTON
MUSEUM OF ART
Art Camp
Children’s art camp, under the direction of qualified and experienced teachers, campers will be inspired and challenged with their art making. Campers will be divided into age appropriate groups: K-1st, 2nd - 3rd, 4th-5th.
Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration fee per child is $100 for members, $120 for non-members per week.
Extended morning hours are from 8 to 9 a.m., extended afternoon hours are from 3 to 5 p.m.
Registration fee for extended hours per child per camp for pre-camp is $15 per week; post camp $20 per week; or pre and post camp for $30 per week. Campers need to bring their own lunches, drinks and snacks.
No refunds for cancellations. To register, call the Education Department at (304) 529-2701, Ext 21.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
General admission is $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, school tours and the public on Tuesdays. Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.
JESSE STUART FOUNDATION
Exhibits:
“Image of Appalachia,” a collection of more than 60 black-and-white photographs of eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from the 1920s and 1930s is on display.
“The Leming Gallery,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists. Jim Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Carolina Wilson will be on display.
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.
OHIO UNIVERSITY
ART GALLERIES
In the School of Art Gallery:
Exhibition and symposium are made possible by Arts for Ohio New Initiative grant and are a collaboration between the School of Art.
School of Dance Dancers are Mickie Geller, Tresa Randall, Ruben Graciani and Marina Walchli.
The Aesthetic Technologies Lab, Honors Tutorial Program in Dance and the Performance Studies at the School of Interdisciplinary Art.
Admission is free. For additional information, visit ohiou.edu/art or call (740) 593-0796.
PAINTED COW GALLERY
"Uncommon Wealth" is the featured exhibit this month.
This beautiful exhibit from a diversity of visual artists affiliated with the Kentucky Arts Council will run for five weeks.
Tuesdays — Artists Day. Bring your own supplies (except oils) and for $5 spend the day creating with other artists.
LCAC is looking for additional volunteers for this Saturday to meet at the gallery for a public art project.
103 S. Main Cross St., across from the Lawrence County Court House.
New gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays for more information, call (606) 638-1313.
THE PENDLETON
ART CENTER
The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of 38 artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents. Pendleton Studios are open on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland and from 2 to 6 p.m. on the next day for Second Look Saturday. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.
The Left Bank Café is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Thursday before First Friday of each month is open mic night. Singers, storytellers, poets, comedians and others are invited to perform. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday. (606) 325-3815.
Wallace Fine Art Printing — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3309.
Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-3309.
MONDAYS:
‰Watercolor classes with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.
‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Preregistration and payment required.
TUESDAYS:
‰Watercolor Class from 10 a.m. to noon, with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.
‰Beginning Acrylic Painting Class — 6 to 8 p.m., ages 13 and older. Call Cathie Lambeau. (304) 617-7361.
‰Watercolor Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.
WEDNESDAYS:
‰“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills” — 10 a.m. to noon . Call Sylvia Jackson at (606) 928-0257.
‰Beginners Acrylic Classes, 6 to 8 p.m., ages 7 to 12, with Cathie Lambeau. (304) 617-7361.
THURSDAYS:
‰Handbuilding pottery classes — 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., (304) 617-7361, with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.
‰Fabric Dying/Surface Design Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.
‰Bead Weaving Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.
SATURDAYS:
‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes, ages 9 to 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.
For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or check the Pendleton Web site at pendletonartcenter.com. For studio rental information, contact J. Bird Cremeans at (304) 840-1143.
Visit the Pendleton Art Center at Newport on the Levee, Plaza Level. The gallery presents exclusively the works of artists from the three Pendleton Art Centers in Ashland, Cincinnati and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY
Third annual Spring Art Show at The Thoroughbred Agency, hosted by the gallery. The show includes paintings and collages. Continues through May 30.
This marks the fifth anniversary of The Upstairs Gallery.
The gallery’s collection contains works by 30 of the best artists in the area.
Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Regular gallery and framing hours.
May — Featured artist is Ann Marie Adkins with her oil, acrylics and handmade women’s clothing.
The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401.
