ANN DAVIS GALLERY
Chairs for Charity auction will be Oct. 3. Chairs for Charity and Art for Hospice works from the permanent collection will be on exhibit.
Guests are invited to visit the Potters Loft to view work of Bill Meadows and his students.
Hours: By appointment only.
The gallery is at 1516 Winchester Ave. (606) 324-1296.
BANANA TREE STUDIOS
Through Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. — Fleming County School District teacher’s exhibit and reception.
Friday through Oct. 26 — National Arts and Humanities Month. Student exhibit Fleming County School District reception for the Fleming County art students from 5 to 8 p.m. Student art will be for sale.
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
Through Oct. 6 — “Down by the Seashore” opening reception. For more information, contact Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. Visit the Web site at doodlesgallery.com.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Poage Landing Days Attic and Book Sale. Admission is $1. A preview sale will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
Monday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. — Adult volunteer training. Call the museum to register.
Oct. 3 through 31 — Hit us with your best shot photo exhibit.
Oct. 25 — Dining with the past during a guided tour of the Ashland Cemetery, as well as dinner prior to the tour. Tickets, $15.
Special exhibits:
‰“Presidential Pursuits:” A collection of First Lady’s gowns, the political memorabilia collection of Dr. Jerry Ford and the museums political memorabilia and flag collection.
‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”
‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric man in the Ohio River Valley”
‰“Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky”
‰“Steel Rails”
Student Special Events
‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.
The museum has a variety of other, ongoing exhibits.
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
The Tri-State Arts Association will host juried art works at the museum from West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky through Sunday. Jurors were Betty Talbott of Columbus and Carrie Mopora of Gallipolis.
‰“Presidential Politicking: Campaign memorabilia from George Washington to George W. Bush.”
‰Through Sunday — Civil War Photographs from the David L. Hack collection, which will be displayed in the Daywood Gallery.
‰Friday — Curator’s Choice: Darryl Halbrooks recent paintings and sculpture.
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:
Friday and Saturday — Jesse Stuart weekend at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. Hikes, tours, dramas, and much more.
For a complete agenda, contact the Jesse Stuart Foundation, (606) 326-1667 or Greenbo Park, (606) 473-7324.
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.
PAINTED COW GALLERY
Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council, 103 S. Main St., Louisa. The gallery has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.
Commissioned artists are available for specific art work.
Tuesdays — Artists Day. Bring your own supplies (except oils) and for $5, spend the day creating with other artists. Drawing and watercolor lessons are also available.
Everyone is invited to make a trip to Louisa and check out all the new art in the gallery. Five uniquely different artists have signed on to the gallery and their work is very different than what you’re accustomed to seeing in the Tri-State galleries.
Greg Painter, acrylic and watercolor, is now exclusive to the gallery.
LCAC is sponsoring it's annual Halloween/Harvest Art Contest and Ghost Story Contest all entries must be submitted on or before Saturday, Oct. 10th. For further information, call (606) 638-1313.
Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council 103 S. Main Cross St., across from the Lawrence County Court House.
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
Stop by the Pendleton during Poage Landing Days Friday and Saturday to visit artists in their studios to watch the artists give demonstrations of their many skills and to view and purchase original art work.
The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents.
Holly Tatterson featuring handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories of Studio 127 is Artist of the Month for September.
The Left Bank Cafe is open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815. The Thursday before First Friday each month is open mic night. Singers, storytellers, poets, comedians, and others are invited to perform.
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.
The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:
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 6-8:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.
Tuesdays:
‰Watercolor Class 10 a.m. to noon with Janice LeBrun.
‰Beginning acrylic painting classes, 6 to 8 p.m., five sessions, $85. All ages are welcome.
Ask about children’s classes. Group rates are available.
Call Cathie Lambeau for supply list and more information.
‰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 (606) 928-0257.
Thursdays:
‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with BJ Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.
‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes with Cathy Vigor. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. Fee $65 for three classes. Students should bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. (606) 325-3691.
‰Bead Weaving Classes with Cathy Vigor Sept. 13, 20 and Oct. 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. Fee $65 for three classes. Students should bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. (606) 325-3691.
‰Acrylic Painting Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janet Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.
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. Preregistration and payment required.
‰Bead Weaving Classes with Cathy Vigor Sept. 11, 18 and 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. (606) 325-3691.
For studio rental information, call Donna Eastman, (606) 571-9008 or e-mail at deastmanpac@gmail.com.
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, Ohio, and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY
Gary Zornes, oilist, of Russell, is the featured artist of the month.
The gallery’s collection contains works by 30 of the best artists in the area.
The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401. Visit the Web site at yessy.com/TUG.