IF YOU GOWhat: “Classwork: Adult Students of The Arts Center 2011-12.”When: Today through Aug. 24. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday.Where: The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn.Admission: Free.Phone: 423-745-8781Website: www.athensartscouncil.org.
An exhibit opening today in Athens, Tenn., spotlights the artistic talents of patrons of The Arts Center.
“Classwork: Adult Students of The Arts Center 2011-12” will continue through Aug. 24.
The Athens Area Council for the Arts has offered classes in the visual and performing arts for children and adults since The Arts Center opened in 2005.
The new exhibit will showcase works by adult students who have taken classes within the past year from instructors Sandy Brown (watercolors), Joy Merckson (acrylics and drawing), Billie Stevens (stained glass) and Andy Phipps (clay).
According to program director Pat Armstrong, many of the students were beginners who had never had a course in their chosen medium, while others have taken many classes at The Arts Center and other venues. A sampling of their works that were either done in class or while taking a class will be on display to show the impact The Arts Center has had on their art.
“Landscapes, abstracts, portraits and other subject matter will reveal the extent of their training, as some of the students had never picked up a paintbrush before beginning classes here, while others enrolled to improve their skills and explore new directions,” Armstrong said.
An opening reception is scheduled 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday. Instructors and students will be on hand to talk about their experience and their art.
The Arts Center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.