Berkeley Arts Council Showcases Student Artwork

A selection of student artwork from the Berkeley Arts Council January-February art classes is on display at the Martinsburg Berkeley County Library.

The artwork was created during the classes in oil and watercolor painting, pottery, and the “Art Exploration” class for home school students.

Most of the participants were beginners and Jane Horst, Arts Council Vice President and coordinator for the Art Instruction Program says that “It’s amazing how much creativity there is in our community. All it takes is a little encouragement to bring it out.”

The Art Instruction Program is part of the Berkeley Arts Council’s mission to “Amplify the Arts” for local residents. The program presented with cooperation from the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Department and is supported in part by a grant from Ecolab. More information is available on the Berkeley Arts Council web site at www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/

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New Workshops for Artists

The Berkeley Arts Council is offering three new workshops for artists and artisans.

“How to Write an Artist Statement” taught by Nancy McKeithen

Do you know how to write an effective artist statement? Artists frequently must provide artist statements for all kinds of exhibits, whether they are major juried or solo opportunities or showing a few pieces in a local gallery.

Saturday, March 9 from 9am to 12noon ($35 BAC members $45 non-members.)
Registration Required; Deadline Tuesday, March 5.

“How to Photograph Your Artwork” taught by Rip Smith

Unless you are content to do your art and just let it sit in your home or studio, you want to get your work out where it can be enjoyed and possibly even purchased by others. Accomplishing this has become more and more dependent on your being able to provide high quality photographs of your work

Saturday, March 23 from 9am to 1pm ($40 BAC members $50 non-members.)
Registration Required; Deadline Tuesday, March 19.

“How to Write an Artist’s Resume” taught by Nancy McKeithen

Some opportunities for artists require an artist’s resume. These include certain teaching opportunities, grant applications, and even job applications under some circumstances.

Saturday, April 6 from 9am to 12noon ($35 BAC members $45 non-members.)
Registration Required; Deadline Tuesday, April 2.

Details and registration forms are available at www.berkeleyartswv.org/workshops/

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BAC offers classes with Noted Watercolorist Anna Hogbin

Watercolorist Anna Hogbin

The Berkeley Arts Council is pleased to announce that Anna Hogbin will be instructing a series of classes in Introduction to Watercolor Painting. The class begins January 9 and continues for six weeks. It will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday. Registration is available online through January 2 at www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction and the fee of $75 can be paid by credit card or Paypal.

Anna Hogbin is a well known teaching watercolor painter at the Valley Art Association in Hagerstown and elsewhere in the tri-county region.  A life-time educator, Anna holds a BA in home economics from Shepherd University with emphasis on design and an MEd in counseling. Workshops with nationally known watercolorists added to her expansive knowledge and enabled her paintings to win top prizes at regional shows. Her work has been juried into regional exhibits as well.

Other classes being offered include Pottery and Handbuilding (Monday evening), Introduction to Oil Painting (Tuesday evening), Jewelry Design (Wednesday evening) and a class for Home School students in Art Exploration (Monday morning). For more information visit www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction, email instruction@berkeleyartswv.org or call304-262-1611.

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Just 2 slots left for Tom Lynch Watercolor Workshop (Update)

“Venice Glow” by Tom Lynch

Tom Lynch, nationally known watercolor instructor of PBS fame will be teaching watercolor techniques in Martinsburg for four days — July 10 – 13 . Conveniently offered at the Holiday Inn, what a great way to enrich your personal art experience. Details and enrollment information are available here.

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New Artisan Workshops Scheduled

As part of The Arts Council’s commitment to supporting local artists and artisans, we are offering workshops in various areas such as the use of technology, business practices, promotion and marketing, web sites for artists, presentation of artwork, photographing artwork, preparation of submissions to juried exhibits or other competitions, and other areas that may be identified.

Currently scheduled workshops:

Photography for Artists:
How to photograph artwork and prepare images for presentation

Saturday, August 28, 9am – 4pm
Comfort Inn, 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd. Martinsburg, WV

Instructor: Rip Smith

Berkeley Arts Council Members $55, Non-Members $75

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Saturday, September 11, 9am – 1pm
Comfort Inn, 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd. Martinsburg, WV
Instructor: Rip Smith

Members: $35, Non-Members $45

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Matting and Framing

Saturday, September 25, 9am – 1pm
Location TBA
Instructor: Leia Wood

Members: $35, Non-Members $45 + Materials Fee $10

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