Georgia Museum of Art to Host Exhibition as Part UGA’s 225th Anniversary

The Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) is organizing “University of Georgia Turns 225,” an exhibition beginning March 19, 2010, that will celebrate UGA’s 225th anniversary.
The exhibition will display visual art that reflects both the history and the current state of UGA and its campus life. Paintings by Lamar Dodd, the founder of the University’s art [...]

Solo Art Show for Pat Burns

Pat was featured in the February 1, 2010 edition of THE SOUTHSIDE ARTS AGENDA, an e-magazine for art in Georgia. The following is the posting from the magazine.
This month we are pleased to introduce the art of Pat Burns. Pat resides in Forsyth, just south of Barnesville where she is a member [...]

Myths and Legends: Works on Paper by Andy Warhol

The Madison Morgan Culture Center in Madison, Georgia will host an exhibit on Myths and Legends: Works on Paper by Andy Warhol. The exhibit will run
January 29 – April 2, 2010. On Friday, January 29, 6 – 8 pm there will be an open reception with a presentation by Wes Cochran.
For more information contact: [...]

We need art in 2010

Many are welcoming 2010 with much anticipation and anxiety, not knowing what to expect regarding economic recovery. But art is a reflection of our lives. It mirrors our problems, our joys, the beauty and miseries experienced in everyday and ordinary events.
Regardless of what happens in 2010 – economic recovery, recession [...]

The Essence of Art

Have you ever contemplated the nature of Art? What it is. How would you define it from your personal perspective? Is a piece of work art, just because someone says it is art? Should art be something that is easily understood. Is art great because it is open to interpretation? [...]

Back to Regular Postings

It’s been a while since we had regular postings for South Georgia Art blog. We have been focusing on the development of the South Georgia Gallery online. Posting to the blog will get back to a regular schedule. Keep checking back.

New Website for Morris Museum

The Morris Museum Of Art in Augusta has launch a new website – http://www.themorris.org
Upcoming events include:

Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan
NOVEMBER 21, 2009–JANUARY 31, 2010
Deep Sea: Drawings by William Golding
DECEMBER 12, 2009–MARCH 7, 2010
American Scene Painting from the John and Susan Horseman Collection
MARCH 6–MAY 30, 2010

Check here for additional information on these [...]

Artist Profile: Julie Bowland

“I love nature and I love to paint so I go out and paint directly from the landscape. There is something about being outside in a beautiful place dealing with heat, wind, bugs, changing light and other unpredictable elements of nature that I find artistically inspiring. With paint, texture and color, I respond [...]

Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Arts Council

A new exhibit will be opening on September 8! Julie Bowland and Karin Murray, both from Valdosta State University, have loaned us some very colorful pieces that will be on display until November 13. Showing with them is a teacher from ABAC, Susan Watson, who lives in Ashburn.
Karin’s works are [...]

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery Events
54 N. Jackson Street
Forsyth, GA 31029
Hours: Weds – Fri 11-4
994-8668
Sept 2 – Oct 2
“Paint This Town!”

A members’ show of artwork based on images and characteristics of Monroe County, many of which will be created using photos submitted by residents. Some of the pieces from this show will move out into [...]

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