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/

Berkeley Arts Council Offers Spring Art Classes

Artist Hilda Eiber works with class participants during the Introduction to Pottery and Handbuilding class.

The Berkeley Arts Council announces their spring Art Instruction Program for adults and young people ages 12 and up. Classes will begin the week of February 25. The selection of evening courses includes Pottery/Ceramic Sculpture, Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor Painting, Introduction to Oil Painting, and a new class in Mixed Media, for creative individuals that want to try a little bit of everything.

A daytime class for home school students ages 12-18 titled Creative Art Exploration, is offered on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

All classes are taught by certified art instructors, and local, well-known artists who are experienced teachers.

Registration for each series of six, two hour classes is on first come- first served basis. Class descriptions and online registration can be found on the Berkeley Arts Council web site at www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/. To register by mail, download the form. For information email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com or call 304-262-1611.

Watercolorist Anna Hogbin discusses the techniques used in painting sunset scenes during the Introduction to Watercolor Painting class.

The payment of $75 can be made by check or by mail, or through the website using a credit card or PayPal. The classes are offered with the cooperation of the MBC Parks and Recreation Board and are held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center. The pottery class is held at the pool building at War Memorial Park.

Berkeley Arts Council Awards Community Grants

Also seeking new proposals.

The Berkeley Arts Council has awarded grants to fund two more projects in its “Amplify the Arts” grant program.

A grant to the WVU School of Medicine will provide funding for a Certified Art Therapist to present a workshop to healthcare students on the history and uses of art therapy in patient care and in judicial arenas. The workshop will be opened to WVU Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine as well as nursing students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

A grant to the Berkeley Community Chorus will support a spring concert to be presented in May at the Westview Baptist Church. The grant will help fund expenses related to the rehearsal venue, music and other supplies, and the stipend for the accompanist.

Also announced is the third cycle of the program. The maximum grant amount has been increased to $750.00 and proposals will be accepted until February 25, 2013. Details and application forms are available on the Berkeley Arts Council web site at www.berkeleyartswv.org/amplify/.

Watercolor class cancelled for 1/24/13

It’s the first time and hopefully the last, but as per our policy of following the school closings, tonight (Thursday’s) watercolor class at the Lambert Center has been cancelled.  A makeup session will be scheduled.

Winter Art Class Series Registration Closed

The Berkeley Arts Council Winter Art Class series is now closed for new registration and the classes are under way.

We will be announcing the Spring series soon. Please watch here or http://www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction for updates.

 

Space Still Available for Art Classes

Space is still available for the art classes that start the week of January 7. Evening classes for adults begin with five six week courses:

• Pottery/Handbuilding taught by Hilda Eiber
• Introduction to Oil Painting taught by Terry Knill
• Jewelry Design taught by Stephanie Godley
• Introduction to Watercolor Painting taught by Anna Hogbin
• (Daytime) Art Exploration class for homeschoolers taught by Terry Knill

Registration is open now one the web at  www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction,  Payment of $75 per person may be by check or credit card. Registration for each series of six two-hour classes is first come, first served. Courses are designed for adults and young people ages 14 and up.

With the cooperation of MBC Parks and Recreation, the Pottery class takes place at the War Memorial Pool Building on Monday evenings. Other classes will take place in the Berkeley 2000 building at Lambert Recreation Center.

The details are on the Berkeley Art Council web site.

Call for Artists: Third Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit

The Berkeley Arts Council and The Redbrick Gallery in Martinsburg, West Virginia announce the Third Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit. The exhibit will be on display at the Redbrick Gallery, 404 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia from April 21 – May 11, 2013

2012 Best of Show: “Anonymous Bone Noise CRX” by Jim Pearson

The exhibit, which will be produced by the Berkeley Arts Council, will have the theme “Art and Earth: My Art – My World.” Artists in all media are invited to submit works that express their feelings about nature and the environment.

The Juror for the exhibit will be Dr. Geraldine Kiefer, Associate Professor of Art History at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.

Entries for the exhibit will be accepted starting January 3, 2013 and the deadline for submission is February 19, 2013.

Details, including entry forms and the full schedule are posted on the Berkeley Arts Council web site . For more information contact Rip Smith at 304-596-0873 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.

The Berkeley Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non‐profit organization incorporated in West Virginia working to ensure that Berkeley County has a vibrant, vital arts environment by promoting awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual and performing arts in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Redbrick Gallery is a place to view and enjoy art, meet other artists and patrons, as well as discuss all artistic endeavors. Doreane Conrad opened the gallery in August 2007 and is located in historic downtown Martinsburg in a three story brick building that was built circa 1890. Renovation on the building began in 2004, which was home to pigeons and bats at that time. After three years of extensive renovations it is now the home of the art gallery and the owner’s family.