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FREE "KIDS" ART CLASS

On Monday, June 8th a free watercolor art class was held at the Renaissance Art Gallery in Surfside. The class, which took place from 9:30 - 12:30, was free to children 8 years and older and taught by our own Laverne Davis. Laverne had eight budding artists attend the first class and additional classes will take place every Monday in June. (see photos attached) The classes are free of charge. A thank you to those members who assisted Laverne and also to Dr. Lale for providing Laverne with the use of the Renaissance Art Gallery.

Exhibits We have done in the past

Seacoast Artists Guild's Awards reception for the 8th Annual Fall Show were held on Tuesday night October 25th, 2011 at the Center Court of the Inlet Square Mall. Many of our members and their guests were in attendance and enjoyed the great food and music as well as the wonderful artwork which makes up this years Fall show. Our president Tom Britton welcomed the crowd and presided over the presentation of awards. 73 of our members entered a total of 145 pieces in the show. There were many rave reviews from the guests. Be sure to see the show if you haven't yet, it's open through the 5th of November.
Click here for the Awards Reception
Click here for a slide show of the winning Artists

"SWING INTO SPRING": 2010 (Click here for the photos)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AWARD WINNERS:

BEST-IN-SHOW:  Jim Gordy Photograph "Old Memories"

PROFESSIONAL - PAINTED ARTS

1st Place           Victoria Grace Scelfo  - Mixed Water Media - "Sunflowers and Pears"

2nd Place          Rich Kuhn  - Oil - "Old Galivants Ferry Barn"

Hon. Mention    Mary Ann Davis  - Pastel  - "Summertime"

NON-PROFESSIONAL - PAINTED ARTS

1st Place           Gwen Heusel - Oil - "Wading"

2nd Place          Tom Britton - W/C (Foam Bd) - "Forging on a Foggy Morning"

Hon. Mention Nancy C. Murphy - Watercolor - "Mee Maw"

PHOTOGRAPHY

1st Place           Mike Covington              Photograph - "Peace on the River"

2nd Place          Stephen Ham                   Photograph - "Star of the Sea"

Hon. Mention    Bonnie Berchielli            Photograph - "Bottoms Up"

3-D

1st Place           Richard Cash   Wood - "Common Tern"

One of the highlights of the evening was a framed certificate presented to Linda Ketron in which she was made an honorary lifetime member of Seacoast.   Linda's dedication and support of the Arts in our community is greatly appreciated by Seacoast.

We wish to thank First Federal Bank and Lynn Small for their support throughout the year and making possible, by the bank's donation, Best-In-Show award, $500.00.

Also a big thank you to Jeff Rodier of the Art and Frame Outlet. Jeff donated three Honorable Mention certificates and provided us with the 3-D 1st place award.

And last but not least, we acknowledge Edna Fenske, Coordinator, and Dottie Covington, Co-coordinator, who made the show run smoothly and donated sooooo much time and effort.

"BEGINNING ARTIST SHOW":   (Click here for the photos) (For all the details - click here)
The breakfast and awards ceremony was great fun!!! Congratulations to all 15 "Beginners" who participated. Thirty pieces were presented before our judge, Dixie Dugan, and the following awards were presented:

2-D (Painted Arts)

1st Place                      Ulrike Morollo    "A Huntington Marsh         $100

2nd Place                     Linda Rabon       "Orange Still Life               $ 75

Honorable Mention       Bonnie Manning "Adriani                            $ 50 (gift certificate)

Photography

1st Place                      Thomas Goodrich     "Seven Bridges"    $100

2nd Place                     Thomas Goodrich     "Pecos Kiva"        $ 75

Honorable Mention       Bonnie Berchielli      "Fire in the Sky     $ 50 (gift certificate)

3-D Special Award

Gail Baillargeon         "The Roughy Twosome"                           $ 50

TIME FOR THANKS

We thank Ulrike Morollo, 1st place winner in the 2-D category, for donating her $100 award back to Seacoast Artists Guild. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL FALL JUDGED ART SHOW -- well attended, great music and food, social atmosphere, and interacting was super!! We were delighted to have 169 pieces of art, including 3-D and photography. More than half our members participated. Congratulations to the award recipients. Click here for the photos to check out the reception and the award winners.

We need to thank the following:

Cindy B. -- Show Coordinator -- outstanding job, even did the artwork for the program!!

She had a great group who pulled it all together:

Mary D, our Vice President, and Hanging Coordinator -- her wonderful assistants; Kathi Bixler, Tom Britton and Bill Houghtling, assisted by Joe Dezzutti and Laverne Davis (who also did a beautiful job on floral arrangements).
Edna Fenske, Publicity Coordinator (pre and post event) and Program Creator along with hubby Duane, bartender, and part time Sherpa.
Anne Malarich, for creating the posters.

Anne Dickson, Food Coordinator, who set a beautiful table and oversaw the food presentation.
ALL THE MEMBERS who brought the delicious food -it was SUPER, you all outdid yourselves - THANK YOU!!

Walter, our Treasurer, who always keeps us financially sound & safe from the tax man.

Marcelle Cushman who did intake at the show -- she worked with Edna on the registration of artists.

Board member Mike Covington took photos at the event and put them on the website, Click here for the photos -- he's very quick!!!

And, of course, ALL THE ARTISTS who are participating in this event, without whom we would not have a Fall Show!!

The Gallery will be open for two weeks. If you were not able to attend the reception stop down to the Litchfield Exchange and stroll through the Gallery. The Judge, Ann Lee Merrill, from Mt. Pleasant was very impressed with the whole show.

Congratulations to the award recipients:

HONORABLE MENTION:

1. "Olga" Rachel Feher, Oil

2. "Riding the Waves" Liz Crosby, Photo

3-DIMENSIONAL

1. "Tussle on Wall Street" Richard McGrath, Woodcarving

PHOTOGRAPHY:

1. "Splash" Maria Delaney, Photo

2. "Garden City Pier" Susan Fitzgerald, Photo

PAINTED ARTS - NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. "Vases of Hydrangeas" Paula McInerny, Oil

2. "Illusion" Kristy Main Holliday, Oil

PAINTED ARTS - PROFESSIONAL

1. "Landscape" Jolyn Kuhn, Oil

2. "Old Plantation Road Jane Woodward, Oil

BEST-IN-SHOW

"The Watering Can" Debra Broad, Pastel

The week of June 1-5, Seacoast Artists Guild sponsored a Novice/Beginner Art Show & Sale at Applewood House of Pancakes Gallery in Litchfield. The show began with a breakfast buffet and awards ceremony on Monday, June 1. The entrants were supported by their families and friends as awards were announced and presented.

"Best in Show" went to Susan Fitzgerald for her photograph titled "46th Street", which was taken during the Spring 2009 fires in Myrtle Beach. Here are some pictures below from the show.

Susan Fitzgerald is seen standing next to her photograph that won Best in Show, June 1, 2009 at Applewood Restaurant.

Sandi Blood won 1st Place in photography for her photo "Delicate Floral".

Bonnie Manning was awarded 1st place in 2-Dimensional for her watercolor, "Little Boy Blue".

Ron Blanchard, Director for Seacoast Artists Guild, stands with Amy Vlahos, owner of Applewood Restaurant, during opening remarks for the Novice/Beginner Show, Spring 2009.

Seacoast Artists Guild Presented the 2009 Novice Show

Spring Exhibit and Sale at Sandpiper Retirement Village in Mt. Pleasant

Below are some pictures from the 2009 Spring Exhibit.

	Susan Duke won Best in Show for her watercolor "Rainbow of Flowers".

Mike Covington won 1st Place for his photograph "Marsh Moon".

	Laverne Davis, SCAG member (in red), stands with Lynn Small of First Federal of Charleston.

CAG members browse works submitted for the show.

Oil Painting Workshop held in February 2009
Below are a few images from the Guild's February 28, 2009 Oil Painting Workshop with Mary-Ann Davis.
	Mary Ann Davis shows Kay Matthews a few techniques in the Oil Painting Workshop held February 28, 2009.
Mary Dezzutti works on her oil painting in the Oil Painting Workshop, instructed by Mary Ann Davis, February 2009.
	Fred Jordan works in oil at the workshop.
Seacoast Artists Guild members Kay Matthews (right) and Ann F. Dickinson also attended the Oil Painting Workshop in February 2009.