Arts Datebook Feb. 10
Call for entries The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, 404 S. Evans St., has a call for entries for its “On The Wall 2012.” The exhibition is open to all artists in any media or subject matter but work must hang on the wall and be ready for installation when dropped off. All work must have a hanging wire and be original work that fits through a standard size door. All work must be labeled with the artist’s name and title on the back. Fee for three entries is $15. Each additional work is $5. Deadline is from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 24 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25. Cash awards will be given. Call 551-6947 or email info@pittcountyarts.org . PirateFest will be held from 5-8 p.m. April 13 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 14. Artist and vendor applications and fee must be post marked by Feb. 17. Visit www.piratefestnc.com . Contact Heather White at 551-6947 or heather@pittcountyarts.org . Design with WineThe Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge will hold “Design with Wine: Painting” from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 17. Cathy Brown will instruct the step-by-step painting party that includes a blank canvas and wine. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for others. Call 551-6947 or register online at www.pittcountyarts.org/artcenter/workshops .
PCAC at EmergeThe Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge will hold its annual Tiny Art Show through Feb. 25. All works in the show are smaller than five-by-seven inches and will be for sale.
The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge is collecting a variety of artwork for its annual Seconds Sale. The sale features pottery, paintings, jewelry and sculpture. Proceeds benefit outreach programming and scholarships for the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge including the Youth Public Arts Project, Art is Good Medicine and summer camp scholarships for disadvantaged youth.
Emerge is at 404 S. Evans St. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 551-6947.
Kathy Jenkins Artist - News
The exhibition is open to all artists in any media or subject matter but work must hang on the wall and be ready for installation when dropped off. All work must have a hanging wire and be original work that fits through a standard size door.
David Jenkins, who most recently served as executive director of the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby, NC, will start the job Feb. 21. “We interviewed dozens of people, and he immediately struck us as someone who met all of our criteria,” said Cathy
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Brush up your skills: Get arty at Vermont South Community House art classes, taught by experienced tutor Sue Jenkins. Learn to create art in a variety of mediums. From 10am–noon at Karobran Drive, Vermont South. For more information, call 9803 2335.
Show features Revelstoke visual artist and musician Bruce Thomas. At The Last Drop from 9 pm CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP With Community Care Social Worker Tuulikki Tennant. At the community centre. 11 am to noon. PARENT & TOT SWIM Parents and kids pay only
Glass Artist Kathy Jenkins to Create Official CVA Gifts
The Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA) has selected a striking piece of Kathy Jenkin’s fused glass art work s to be one of the official client gifts offered by the CVA this year. Jenkins’ work was placed in contention for this commission by LQAF, along with several other artists, when contacted by Convention Services Manager Jan Drover, who was seeking unique gifts for potential convention and meeting buyers who come to the Coachella Valley to conduct site inspections of our hotels and meeting facilities.
Kathy Jenkins moved from Big Bear, CA to Trilogy La Quinta two years ago, where she creates functional and decorative glass pieces for the home. She has created glass tile backsplashes for rustic mountain homes, as well as platters, plates, lighting sconces, and many other items that reflect her love of the mountains, ocean and desert. Kathy has participated in Art Under the Umbrellas for the past four years. Learn more about Kathy Jenkins on her website .