Friday, February 27, 2009
Sandra McEwen Receives 2009 NICHE Award
Metal Artist, Sandra McEwen of Apex, NC, has been named a winner in the 2009 NICHE Awards for the piece entitled "Tiger Moth Necklace" in the Metal: Enameled category. Winners of the 2009 NICHE Awards were announced at a ceremony held during the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft on Sunday, February 15, 2009.
Sandra became a Piedmont Craftsmen exhibiting member in 2008. Her enameled jewelry will be shown in Gallery during March's New Member Exhibit.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Artist Opportunity - Call for Entry
Call for Entry: The 50th Art on Main, Hendersonville, NC - October 2-4, 2009
Artist applications are available for the 50th annual juried Art on Main fine art and craft show in Hendersonville nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Show dates will be Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. Artists may request an application by calling the Arts Council at 828-693-8504 or visiting www.acofhc.org/Support.htm to download an application. The deadline for application is May 1, 2009 (postmarked). There is a $25 non-refundable jury fee.
For further information please contact; Kim Adams, Art on Main Chair, at 828-280-3944 or Jim Faucett, Executive Director, at 828-693-8504 / acofhc@bellsough.net.
Artist applications are available for the 50th annual juried Art on Main fine art and craft show in Hendersonville nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Show dates will be Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. Artists may request an application by calling the Arts Council at 828-693-8504 or visiting www.acofhc.org/Support.htm to download an application. The deadline for application is May 1, 2009 (postmarked). There is a $25 non-refundable jury fee.
For further information please contact; Kim Adams, Art on Main Chair, at 828-280-3944 or Jim Faucett, Executive Director, at 828-693-8504 / acofhc@bellsough.net.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Piedmont Craftsmen Receives Award
Piedmont Craftsmen was honored with a Downtown Excellence Award at the annual meeting of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. Present by Mayor Allen Joines, the award was for creating economic impact through our anchor location in the downtown Arts District and production of the annual Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair. Jane Doub, President and CEO, accepted the award on behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff and membership.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Congratulations to Wendy Barber
Congratulations go to Wendy Barber for winning the Best in Mixed Media category at the Small Art, Big Heart exhibit. Wendy has been a member of Piedmont Craftsmen's gallery staff for over 2 years. She created two dolls from fabric and polymer clay for this exhibit. Hampton House Gallery and AIDS Care Service of Winston-Salem were the sponsors of the show that features artwork no larger than 12 inches. Small Art, Big Heart is on display through the month of February.
