KC's KREATIVITY CENTER

It's been a busy spring here @ KC's. We are working on the summer schedule and are hoping that you are marking your calendar to join us for the Third Annual Carrabassett Summer Festival on August 23rd. As usual the festival will be a fun filled day of Music, Art Show, and Fly-in. There are still spaces available if your interested in having a booth please contact us. We are still matting and framing, teaching art both one on one and in groups. We do birthday parties.... The skies the limit. If you have a need, see if we can fill it. As always thanks for your support. Classes are as follows.

Open Pottery Studio
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30, $20
Includes everything

Kids Art Camp
July 22,23,24,
7-11 years
9:00-1:00, $90
Includes all art supplies
Painting, Drawing, Pottery, Sculpture

Watercolor Retreat on Molasses Pond
w/ Carol Sebold
Sept. 5-8, $425
Includes Housing, Lessons, Dinner & Snacks
Certain to be a memorable retreat with great guidance.
A 50% deposit will hold your space. Sign up now as space is limited.
 
All workshops are first come first serve, pre-paid. Workshops are limited to eight people to ensure plenty of individual instruction. If you have any questions. Please contact Karen Campbell: 235-3000 or kcjewlry@tdstelme.net

KC's KREATIVITY CENTER......      From here on...  Your art will never be the same......

KC's Kreativity Center 1004 Old Huse Mill Rd.
Carrabassett Valley, ME. 04947
 
www.kcskreativitycenter.com

        Artist Mary Beth Morrison’s work to be featured at Heirlooms of Tomorrow’s SugarWood Gallery

Farmington: Heirlooms of Tomorrow will continue its “Artist of the Month” series with Mary Beth Morrison of New Sharon showing her work in August. The public is invited to attend an Open House reception on Friday, August 1st from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and on Saturday the 2nd from 11:00 – 4:00. Refreshments will be served and Mary Beth will be in attendance to explain her work.

Mary Beth has been a fixture in the Franklin County Art Community. She is very active in the Upcountry Artist organization and has served in many capacities including President.

Mary Beth states…”I’ve been an artist since childhood, coming to Maine in 1972, marrying Scott in '73 and raising our 3 children. Since 1993 I’ve had study opportunities with painters Ronal Parlin, Stan Keirstead, Marni Lawson, Mardy Bogar, Carol Seebold and Michael Ranucci.

I favor painting landscapes and seascapes, the winter season of beloved Maine, and interesting bits from modest travels, alternating between oil, watercolor and acrylics. I’ve begun a series of internal abstract works that come from my feminine perspective. The abstract work usually surprises me with it’s symbolism. Vacation time at the ocean figures often in my paintings. Another pursuit has been doing slab work, sculpture and wheel work with area potters. Though my learning curve in clay has seemed slow, there is a different creativity locus tapped in working clay that is changing my perceptions and skills.

Sources of inspiration, besides classes taken, have been Wild Women of Art gatherings in Farmington and Carrabassett, where 5 - 7 artists take turns leading the activity of the day, creating something fresh. Emily’s Salon, a weekday art group, has been a seminal resource. In September I rent a cottage with artist friends to work day and night on varied projects that include painting, metal work, clay and carving, and cooking.

My work has been shown in private Maine businesses and homes, and in area art and juried shows. In June - July 08 I was featured artist at Thomas College in Waterville. I was a coordinator and participant in the Taking Panes art collaboration which took place in a public show at the Ames Mill in Richmond in March, 08.”

I teach workshops in watercolor and acrylic from my home studio, or on location.

Heirlooms of Tomorrow is a handcrafted fine furniture store and art gallery and recently relocated their Art Gallery to 248 Broadway in Farmington. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For more info: 207-778-5212 or dmaxham@megalink.net

UCA FEATURED ARTIST

We are accepting submissions for UCA Featured Artist. This will feature a member artist for 3 months in a virtual gallery on this web site. If you are interested please email 6 to 10 images no larger than 6 x 8 at 72 dpi to info@upcountryartists.com. Include "Featured Artist" in the subject line or send 6 -10 photographs or images no larger than 8 x 10 (no original artwork please) to "Featured Artist" c/o Leon Gin 1971 Industry Rd. Industry ME 04938. Please include, artist statement and/or bio, description and medium of artwork, prices, show schedules, contact info including email and web site if available, etc with your submission. For more information e-mail us or call Leon at 778-5642.

Marni Lawson Watercolors
"Toward Extinction?"