SASI Newsletter

SEPT / OCT 2016

~ PROGRAMS ~
National Watercolor Society
Traveling Show Oct 1 thru Oct 30
SASi is excited to welcome the NWS Traveling Show to
Kings Mountain. We are the only east coast venue
showcasing this amazing collection of water based
media. The traveling exhibit consists of 31
paintings by artists from around the world selected
for the traveling show after being juried into the
prestigious NWS International Exhibit held in San
Pedro, CA last year. To be included in NWS exhibits,
the painting must be primarily water based media on a
paper surface and unvarnished. Pastel or collage, if
used, must be in conjunction with the water media. The
water media must be the dominant element.

Southern Arts Society

Tuesday Sept 6 meeting:
Verre glomis

SASi artist Ron Shepard will demonstrate and guide us

in Verre glomis reverse painting on glass. Learn
the technique of drawing an outline of a still life onto
glass with India Ink and then painting on the glass
using a reverse application of oil or acrylic paint. If
you would like to work along with Ron, please
bring a 5x7 frame with a glass insert (cannot be
plastic). Ron will provide acrylic and oil paints,
brushes, and a template of a drawing to use.

Tuesday Oct 4 meeting:

Watercolor Landscapes

SASi artists Darlene Godfrey and Jan Welborn will

lead us in painting our own miniature watercolor
landscape. All supplies will be provided. Bring a friend
and try this wonderful medium and be inspired by the
paintings in the National Watercolor Traveling Exhibit
on view thru Oct 30. This is a FREE program.
Bring yourself and a friend, we will supply the
materials. No experience necessary!
SASI meets the first Tuesday each month.
Social Time 6:30 Program 7:00
Visitors are Welcome! Bring a friend!

Marbles by Carol Creel

Old World by Mike Kowalski

OPENING EVENTS

SASi kicks off the NWS Traveling Show with two events.
The Patrons Premier Night Friday September 30, 68 pm, is an exclusive celebration for sponsors and
invited guests. This private reception features heavy
hors doeuvres, North Carolina wines, and live music
with harpist Claire Marie Stam. Dress is semi-formal.
The levels of patronage with invitations to Patrons
Premier Night are as follows: Five Star $1000 10
tickets, Four Star $500 8 tickets, Three Star $250 6
tickets, Two Star $100 4 tickets and One Star $50 1
ticket. Your support is vital in bringing this
exhibition to our community and state. Hundreds of
visitors from all over the region will be visiting Kings
Mountain to see this show. Please send in your
sponsorship by September 25 to be recognized in
our event program and publicity.
Our Public Reception on Saturday October 1, 6-8
pm, is FREE to attend for the general public. Dress
is artsy-casual. Please join us as we welcome this
exquisite exhibition of original water media to Southern
Arts Society in Kings Mountain.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help spruce up our building

and grounds for the show in October. We also need more
volunteers to help host during gallery hours. Please call
SASi at 704-739-5585 to sign up. Thank You!

Shutter Light Photo Group

(photography club of Southern Arts Society)
The Shutter Light Group is looking for your input as
to how and when to meet. Some have suggested
having more outings for photography and share
techniques and tips that way. The group could have
occasional formal meetings to share photos with the
group or have a speaker. Let us know what
you want. To offer your suggestions email
Ellen Devenny at LDEVENNY@carolina.rr.com
More info on the website and Facebook page!

A FRESH LOOK Winners

The judge for A Fresh Look was Michael Marks,
Assistant Professor of Art at the University of South
Carolina Upstate. Todd Baxter won First Place for
his oil painting Dragonfly. Second Place went to
Barry Lockman for his salt glazed pottery piece Blue
Lip Vase. Third Place went to Coming In a
photograph by Alex Pietersen. Merit Awards went to
Lama a porcelain sculpture by Renee Matthews, to
Beverly Putnam for her fiber piece
Fields and to Anne Harkness for her
oil painting Through the Glass Darkly.
The Peoples Choice Award went to
Todd Baxter for his oil portrait Jenny.
Todd will teach a portrait painting class
Saturday October 15 for oil or acrylic.
For details, call SASi at 704-739-5585.

~ Classes at SASi ~
Please Register and Pay in Advance
Call now to register and get a supply list
POTTERY CLASSES - ongoing
Wheel with Rhonda Withers
Hand Building Ceramics with Renee Matthews
SEPTEMBER CLASS
Acrylics for Everyone with Bradley Sabelli
Saturday Sept. 17, 9 am to 12 noon
Cost: SASI Member $30 per person, Non-member $35
OCTOBER CLASSES
Thanksgiving Card in Color Pencil with Ron Shepard
Thursday Oct. 13, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (supplies provided)
Cost: SASI member $20 per person, Non-Member $25
Portrait Painting from Photography Breaking
Down the Process in Oil or Acrylic with Todd Baxter
Saturday Oct. 15, 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: SASI member $50 per student Non-member $55
Watercolor for Everyone with Bradley Sabelli
Saturday Oct. 22, 10 am to 3 pm
Cost: SASI Member $30 per person, Non-member $35
NOVEMBER CLASS
Drawing for Everyone with Bradley Sabelli
Saturday Nov. 12, 10 am to 3 pm
Cost: SASI Member $30 per person, Non-member $35

Artists Get Ready Art for Christmas

Artists/members deliver your art work and fine crafts
Friday November 4 through Saturday November 12
during gallery hours. Space is on a first come, first serve
basis. SASi has 8 foot tables to use or bring your own.
You are responsible for labeling your work and
setting up your display. You must be a current
member to sell your work. SASi takes 30% commission.

SASi Officer Elections

Election time is in November for Southern Arts Society.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone for an
officer, or volunteer for a committee, please let us know.
SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY, INC.
at the Depot
P.O. BOX 334, 301 N. PIEDMONT AVE.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
704.739.5585
Gift Shop & Gallery Hours:
Tues-Sat 10am - 4pm
Closed major holidays

~ ART TRACKS ~
September 6 SASi monthly Program resumes
September 9 Last day for A FRESH LOOK art competition
September 7 Acrylics 4 Everyone class w/Bradley Sabelli $$
September 30 Patrons Preview Night for NWS Exhibit $$
October 1 Public Reception for National Watercolor Exhibit
October 4 - SASi monthly Program
October 13 Color Pencil Cards with Ron Shepard $$
October 15 Painting Portraits with Todd Baxter $$
October 22 Watercolor for Everyone class w/Bradley Sabelli $$
November 1 SASi Monthly Program
November 12 Drawing for Everyone class w/Bradley Sabelli $$
November 20 SASi Open House 2017 Calendar Sales begin

Events are FREE unless noted otherwise ($)

OFFICERS 2016
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

Jewel Reavis
Davis Goodman
Margo McKee
Johnsie Reavis

803-448-4578
704-600-8568
704-739-2056

COMMITTEES
Calendar Fundraiser Camiel Bradshaw 704-739-6234
Education
Jennifer Borja
704-745-6960
Finance
Ron Shepard shepardron.sasi@gmail.com
Grants
Margo McKee
704-600-8568
Historian / Library
Open
Maintenance
Camiel Bradshaw 704-739-6234
Membership
Deborah Bradshaw
Exhibits / Newsletter Jewel Reavis
803-448-4578
Pottery Studio
Carol Picard
704-629-5952
Public Relations
Ellis Noell
704-473-8727
Publicity
Cathey Noell
980-329-4030
Volunteer Coordinator Open
Webmaster
Tammy Farley
704-739-7419

www.southernartssociety.org

~ Membership at SASi ~
SASI depends on your dues to fund our exhibits and
programs throughout the year. General Membership is
$25 per year, Family $35, Supporting $50 and Patron
is $100. Please remember your membership must
be current to sell work in our Gift Shop. Mail your
dues to SASI, P.O. Box 334, Kings Mountain, NC
28086. A membership form is available at SASI or
online. Please write SASI membership on your
check.

SASi Open House 2017 Calendar Sales

Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season and
kick off our 2017 Calendar sales Sunday November
20 from 1-4 pm. Fine arts and crafts fill the historic
depot with something for everyone. Be sure to
reserve your hand printed silk screen calendar
Orchids for 2017. This is one of our most
spectacular calendars yet! Calendars sell for $25 each
and frames are $25. Your purchase helps support our
programs & exhibits.

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