Art & Ag Events Happening in Lake City on April 25, May 1 and May 2!

April 23: Art After Dark at Olio Studio in Lake City

Paint Palm Tree Beach

April 23 at 6:30 pm at Olio Studio on Lake City

Adults Only

Call 843-374-6546 to sign up

Complimentary refreshments will be served

April 29: Art After Dark at Olio Studio in Lake City

Paint a Dandelion Painting

April 29 at 6:30 pm at Olio Studio on Lake City

Adults Only

Call 843-374-6546 to sign up

Complimentary refreshments will be served

April 9: Art After Dark at Olio Studio in Lake City

Paint Flowers in a Mason Jar

April 9 at 6:30 pm at Olio Studio on Lake City

Adults Only

Call 843-374-6546 to sign up

Complimentary refreshments will be served

April 26: Artfileds® Jr. Artmakers

February 24: Art 101 at One features Quilt Passages: The Story of a Traditional Fiber Art's Journey to America

May 1: Terrarium Decorating Class at Moore Farms Botanical Gardens

Living Decorations: Terrariums

Moore Farms Botanical Garden

Friday, May 1, 2015

9:30 AM to Noon PM or 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Registration: $35 per person

Terrariums are not only fascinating indoor micro-climates, but exquisite decorations for any room. Join Rebecca Turk as she teaches you the best construction methods, materials and care. Rebecca’s become known as a “terrarium-aholic” since she currently has 20 in her own home. Her passion for this subject comes alive in this class, so you don’t want to miss it!

The traditional terrarium will be the main focus of the class, though we will discuss other types as well. All materials will be provided including peat, activated charcoal, soil, plants, moss and a beautiful glass container. Sources will be provided for everything so you can build more terrariums at home!

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 9:30 AM until Noon or for an afternoon session 1:30 PM to 4 PM. Class registration is limited to the first 20 participants, so register quickly! Call (843) 373-8068.

Instructors: Rebecca Turk, Education and Events Coordinator at MFBG

For more information, please contact Rebecca Turk at rturk@moorefarmsbg.org

April 27- May 3: Art of Gardening Tours at Moore Farms

Art of Gardening Tours

 Moore Farms Botanical Garden

Monday, April 27, 2015

10:00 am or 2:00 pm (please select time slot below)

Cost: $5 per person

Come tour Moore Farms Botanical Garden from April 27th through May 3rd at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm each day. Enjoy an informative, enjoyable stroll through the garden with our staff horticulturists while viewing our living sculptures and picturesque views along the way. This tour will emphasize garden design, sculptures and creative elements, including intricate turf designs, the 6000ft2 green roof and living wall. Also, view the art installation inspired and created by well-known artist, Vassiliki Falkehag in our Pine Bay area.

These tours coincide with ArtFields®, an epic art competition and celebration held in the historic community of Lake City, South Carolina. This 10-day event features unique art, live music, dancing, delicious Southern foods and cash prizes totaling $100,000 that will be awarded to winning artists.

Register early since each time slot is limited to the first 20 people. Registration is $5 per person. Plan on wearing comfortable shoes and spending 1.5 to 2 hours on the tour.

 For questions, email Rebecca Turk at rturk@moorefarmsbg.org or call (843) 373-8068.

http://www.moorefarmsbg.org/events/art-of-gardening-tours/

February 26: South Carolina's Chamber Music Festival's Piano Trios in Lake City

Thursday 26, 7:30 pm 
Bean Market National Museum, Lake City, SC // free admission
Piano Trios - music by Haydn, Rachmaninov and Brahms
Qiao Solomon, violin (China)
Dusan Vukajlovic, cello (Serbia)
Paolo André Gualdi, piano (Italy)

February 10: Greater Lake City Artists' Guild Meeting

Greater Lake City Artists' Guild Meeting  on Tuesday, February 10th at the Artfields Office on 110 E. Main Street in Lake City.

Board of Directors Meeting will take place at 5:00 and General Membership at 6:00. 

March 28th: Lake City's Annual Daffodil Festival

Join the Lake City Junior Sorosis Club for a delightful afternoon to celebrate spring at the annual Daffodil Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Moore Farms Botanical Garden from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Experience true Southern hospitality as you stroll the grounds and garden of exquisite "living art."

Thousands upon thousands of plant species, both familiar and exotic, sculpture, and unique structures contribute to the various artistic designs of the garden. It is often called a "diverse wonderland." The garden is a place of both inspiration and comfort where "plants rule."

The state-of-the-art facilities allow for horticultural research, educational classes, projects, and programs that contribute to the beauty of the gardens as well as to many areas in South Carolina. Moore Farms Botanical Garden is a "treasure trove of gardening wisdom."

The Daffodil Festival is a time to give back to the community and showcase Lake City at its best. Stroll the grounds and garden at your leisure or you can choose to join a guided tour. Enjoy an array of hors d'oeuvres and wine while listening to the fabulous music of "Hercules Farm."

All proceeds benefit Meals On Wheels and numerous other charities. Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased at the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce by phone at (843) 374-8611 or Main Street Mercantile - (843) 374-2333. You may also call (843) 374-2261 for more information.

The address for Moore Farms and Botanical Garden is 100 New Zion Road, Lake City, S. C. 29560.

January Mixed Media Classes in Lake City at Olio Studio

2-D Mixed Media $35 per class
Jan. 9, 16, 23, & 30 (Fridays)
4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Youth: (8 to 16 yrs) 4 to 5 mixed media projects using techniques like photo manipulation, drawing, painting, collage and more.

Call to sign up today! 843.374.6546

http://www.olio-studio.com/classes.html

January Kids' Beginning Art Classes in Lake City at Olio Studio

Kids Beginning Art $35 per class
Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28 (Wednesdays)
4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Kids: (5-9 yrs) 4 Sessions 1.5 hrs - Intro Art Class: Pottery, Painting , Mosaics  & 2-D Art. Kids will learn basic art principles and elements of design through a variety of mediums.

Call to sign up today! 843.374.6546

 http://www.olio-studio.com/classes.html

January Mosaics Class in Lake City at Olio Studios

Mosaics $35 per class
Jan. 6, 16, 20, & 27 (Tuesdays)
4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Adults & Youth: (12 & Up) 4 Sessions- Basic Mosaic Techniques:
Projects: Stepping Stone, Faux Stained Glass Piece Mirror/wall hanging, Planter, Vase

Call to sign up today! 843.374.6546
http://www.olio-studio.com/classes.html

January Youth Pottery Classes in Lake City at Olio Studio

Youth Pottery (7-16 yrs old)

$35 per class

Four classes in Beginning Pottery

Techniques taught: throwing on the wheel, hand-builidng and glazing

January 4, 12, 19 and 26

4-5:30 pm

Olio Studios
104 West Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560

843-374-6546
www.olio-studio.com

December 14: Christmas with the Chorale

December 8: Lake City High School's Community Lights Artshow

Lake City High School

Visual Arts Dept.

Presents

Community Lights Artshow!

Please come out and enjoy a night of games, prizes, face painting, food and fun!

Where: The Bean Market

When: Monday December. 8, 2014 @ 6pm-8pm

December 12: Date Night With Goya

Leave the kids at home for a fun and FREE date night with Francisco Goya! The evening will begin with a screening of the acclaimed Robert Hughes documentary film, Goya: Crazy Like a Genius, followed by an exploration of the Los Caprichos exhibit inside the gallery. Wine and popcorn will be served during the film, which will be shown inside the Historic Bean Market located right next door to the Jones-Carter Gallery at 111 Henry Street.

Date Night with Goya is a program of the Jones-Carter Gallery and is FREE to the public. The film will begin at 7:00 PM. The gallery will be open before and after the film screening for visitors to view the collection.  Gallery staff will be available for guided tours of the exhibit.  Robert Hughes' Crazy Like a Genius runs approximately 76 minutes.

Reservations are NOT required, but please call ahead if you have a large group!

November 21: Artfields Submission Deadline

The submission deadline for the Artfields competition has been extended to November 21 providing artists six extra days to enter work for consideration.

Also announced are review panelists which will select the 400 pieces to be considered. The panelists are William Andrews, director of Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans; William Eiland, director of Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Georgia and Leslie Rankow, founder of Leslie Rankow Fine Arts Ltd. in New York City.

The jury which will judge the final competition are:Chad Alligood: curator of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, Tyrone Geter: painter and professor of art at Benedict College, Jay Heuman from the  Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and Cecilia Stucker, founder of Curating & Collections.

For more information please visit: http://www.artfieldssc.org

December 7: Candlelight Tour of Historic Lake City

 Sunday, December 7, 2014

             2 PM- 7 PM

A Holiday Tour Featuring Six Beautiful Homes and Other Community Attractions as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Reddeck
Mr. Michael D. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Heyward King
Dr. and Mrs. Marion S. Fowler, III
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Askins
The Greater Lake City Artist Guild

Other Community Attractions:
The Whitehead Infirmary, a historic and newly renovated building, is the new home to the Community Museum Society's Visitor Center and Lynches Lake Historical Society.
The Jones Carter Building is Lake City's premier fine art exhibition space. On view is Francisco Goya Los Caprichos, considered to be one of the most influential series of graphic images in the history of Western art.
The Inn At The Crossroads is Lake City's first boutique inn.

Tickets $20 in advance.  $25 day of event from 2 PM-4 PM at The National Bean Market.


Refreshments provided by The Greater Lake City Artist Guild

All proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels and other local charities.

Tickets are available from Lake City Junior Sorisis Club Members, Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce 843-374-8611, Lake City Bean Market, Lake City Mercantile. 

For additional information you may call,
Cheryl Floyd 843-374-2261
Shelby Kirby 843-598-0777