Friday, December 11, 2009

MEMPHIS MUSIC FOUNDATION releases STAX Holiday Ornament


Memphis, TN –The Memphis Music Foundation, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping Memphis music find business success, has launched a series of Memphis Means Music holiday ornaments commemorating the music city’s legendary music labels. Adorned with the famous Stax snapping finger, the first ornament features the Stax label.

“We wanted a creative fundraiser that allowed music fans to express their love of Memphis music. The ornament series offers a fun way to celebrate the great labels from Memphis’s past and present, stated Dean Deyo, Memphis Music Foundation president. “We thought it was appropriate to begin with the Stax as a tribute to our current board chair person Al Bell, who was a key figure and co-owner of Stax Records during the latter half of the label's nineteen-year existence.”

The Memphis Music Foundation commissioned local Memphis artist Connie Lampen to hand paint each of the ornaments. A $35 donation in the name of your favorite music lover and the Foundation will send the recipient the ornament and a gift card acknowledging your gift. To order the limited edition Stax ornament today visit www.memphismeansmusic.com.

Atonement


Atonement, featuring works by Brittney Williams Owens and Deeann Carson Rieves will remain on view in the Stirring Gallery at Hope Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN through December 30, 2009.

P and H Art Bazaar


From Dwayne Butcher

hey hey hey

it is that time of year again
time for the p and h artbazaar

we are doing things a little bit different this year
we decided to actually have good art for sale
as opposed to all the crap at the other holiday shows

but what do i know
i do that gadsby creson
will be doing a performance at 3:00pm
the joy of destruction: a holiday show

you can not miss out on this
fun fun fun

the bar and kitchen will be open
kids are allowed
there will be no smoking

bring george and abe and hamilton and jackson
bring some friends
it will be fun

Art Show and sale at Odessa

Alumni MCA Anthoney Carter, Alexander Paulus and current students Ashle Bailey, Eszter Sziksz and Brittany Wilder for a group Art Show and sale at Odessa, 2613 Broad Avenue in Memphis this Friday, December 11, 2009 from 6-9 pm.

Friday, December 4, 2009

First Annual Peace Show at Caritas Village

Opening Reception of the First Annual Peace Show at Caritas Village Hope Gallery, 2509 Harvard Avenue in Memphis on Friday, December 4 from 6-8 pm. Peace Show will remain on view through December 31, 2009.

MCA BFA Exhibition


BFA Exhibition: Opening Reception
Friday, December 4, 5-7 p.m.
Main Gallery, Rust Hall, 1930 Poplar Avenue

Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates present their work in BFA Exhibition through December 16 in the Main Gallery.

The exhibition showcases works by BFA candidates Jordan James Epperson from Memphis; Hannah Louise Greenwood from Shreveport, LA; Emily S. Holman from North Little Rock, AR; Prince Boyd Jones, ll from Memphis; Victoria S. Maxwell from Berryville, AR; Erin Anderson Morelock from Memphis; Jeremiah John Patlan from Forney, TX; Clara Booth Sartain from Madison, MS; and Christopher Eugene Webster from Memphis. Works in design arts and fine arts media are featured including animation, digital media, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography and printmaking.

Anatomy of a Heart by Lisa Williamson

The Messenger, mixed media and encaustic, 2009

Anatomy of a Heart, an exhibition featuring new works by Lisa Williamson, BFA 2001, Painting, continues on view in the Alumni Gallery at Memphis College of Art through December 16, 2009. The Opening Reception is Friday, December 4 from 5-7 pm

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

December 4th at L | Ross Gallery

Moore - Flowers, Acrylic on Canvas Panel, 9 x 12

Stallings - Moon Angel, oil and beeswax on panel, 11.75x11.75"

Meacham - The River, acrylic on canvas, 23x49.5"

Ledbetter - Sugar Ditch III, oil and graphite on panel, 39x51"

Hassler - Quintessence II, graphite on canvas, 16x12"

Works by Annabelle Meacham, attended 1975-1978, Jeri Ledbetter, BFA 1988, Painting, Jeni Stallings, BFA 1996, Painting, Carl E. Moore, BFA 1987 and Pamela Hassler, BFA 1971, Metal Arts, are included in a group show of gallery artists at L Ross Gallery, 5040 Sanderlin Avenue in Memphis, www.lrossgallery.com, on view through December 31, 2009. The Reception is Friday, December 4 from 6-8 pm.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Heidi Series

Opening Reception is Friday Dec 11 - 6 PM to 9 PM
Wine and Hors d'œuvre

Saturday 12th 3 - 6 PM Exhibit on display

Featuring Artwork from 24 Unique Artists

Blas Blanco, Rod Burch, Glenda Brown, Paul Clements, Kenneth Shofela Coker, Tom Cook,, Bridget Cornelius, Claxton Dickerson, Anne Enochs, Kristina Folotico, Ella Hernandez, Bettye Hines, Lauren Rae Holtermann, inabon photography, Steve Jones, Mary Jo Karimnia, John Lin, Todd Melet, Jason Miller: Soul Recorder, Lee Nelson, Nysha O Nelson, Marie Provence, Adam Shaw.

ADAM SHAW GALLERY 2547 BROAD AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112

P and H Art Bazaar

P and H Cafe
Saturday, December 12, 2009,
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Come visit the famous P and H Cafe for the fourth ArtBazaar. We will have arts and crafts from over 30 artists. There will be a performance by Gadsby Creson at 3:00PM. Do not miss out on this!!!