Capital Area Art Guild Sponsors the WEG Arts 2010 Celebration
The Capital Area Art Guild is sponsoring the WEG Arts 2010 Celebration throughout the months of September and October. This project will showcase the diverse segments of the whole community’s visual, performing, and literary art forms in this two month long experience. This event will also make Frankfort more attractive, enliven cultural activity and increase tourism before and after the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
September (month long exhibits)
Serafini Resturant, 243 W. Broadway-Carved wood and paint sculptures by Minnie Adkins, Lonnie and Twyla Money, Harry Jennings, acrylic paintings by Emmy Howweling and Janice Harding Owens, oil paintings by Carol Combs and Sallie Clay Lanham.
Bevins Animal Hospital, 148 Elkhorn Court- paintings by Angie Reynolds
Town & Country Veterinary Services, 80 C. Machael Davenport Blvd.-paintings by John Seybold.
Animal Medical Center, 284 Versailles Rd.-paintings by Marti McGinnis, Also featuring her dog’s book “Cans” illustrated by her dog JoJo. Some proceeds from the book go to rescue dogs.
Frankfort Animal Clinic, 1045 US Hwy. 127 South-Color pencil drawings by Marti Booth.
Capital Gallery, 314 Lewis St.-Exhibit of Ellen Glasgow oil paintings.
Paul Sawyier Library, 319 Wapping St.-Exhibit titled “Our Community” photos and statements as seen through the eyes of the Kings Center children. Also an exhibit of the public art project by 30 local artists titled “Horsin’ around Frankfort” Capital Seats II.
Completely Kentucky, 237 W. Broadway- Arts and crafts by Kentucky artist.
Venue 328 Gallery, 328 St.Clair St. -local artist paintings and photographs by Jacob vander Oort.
Capital Cellars, 227 W. BRd.way-Oil and Encoustic paintings by Betty Beshoar,
McClure Building, corner of Main and St. Clair-Artist Studios of Mark Roberts, found objects jewelry and Walt Grabon oil/watercolor paintings in room 614, Betty Beshoar, oil and encaustic paintings-room 710 and Karen Carey.
BroadwayClay, 223 Broadway-Gallery of paintings, drawings and ceramics. Clay studio space with classes for children and adults.
Jim Boyd Law Office, 227 W. Main St.-Watercolor and oil paintings by Sallie Clay Lanham.
Franklin County Fiscal Court, 321 W. Main St.-handmade rug by Alberta Ernst. Paintings by Mary Lou Payton.
Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 Broadway-Music scheduled almost every night. Full line up at kentuckycoffeetree.com
DeSpain Studio and Gallery, 329 W. Main St.-Photographs by Linda Fugate Blumer, Acrylic paintings by Marta Elam Dorton, watercolor paintings by Patricia Pinsley, Prints by Erika Kaiser, and paintings/drawings by Donna DeSpain.
Nitro, 220 W, Main St.-paintings by Emily Watson Pitts and window design by Carla Phillips.
Rebecca Ruth Candy Shop, 200 W. Broadway-Mural being painted by Julie Napier with children from schools. Video slide show of artwork by Walt Grabon.
Cornerstone Gallery, 100 East Broadway St.-exhibit titled “All Things Horsee” Art works by Chris Eaton opening September 23. Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday Sunday 12 – 10 p.m. Owner Maryam Kaykavoosi.
Chamber of Commerce, 100 Capital Ave,-paintings by Suzy Burgess.
Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission, 100 Capital Ave. - Print of oil painting of horse titled “Painted Thunder” by Charles Spaulding.
State Capitol Building-Exhibition of watercolor painting by Susan Cassidy Wilhoit titled “The Magnificent Fifty” of all fifty state capitals. In glass cases handmade dolls of Kentucky’s First Ladies. In the rotunda four new murals unveiled during the Capitol’s Centennial Celebration. The titles are Nature, the bounty of the land; Industry, the strength of Commerce; Culture, the fruits of knowledge; and Civitas, the light of progress.
Artiste Catering, 127 E. Todd St.-paintings by Bill Macintire.
The King Center, corner of Third and Logan-Paintings of horses by the Kings Center children.
Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd.-Art work by Dobree Adams.
South Frankfort Presbyterian Church-Corner of Third and Steele St.s. Titled “Rd. to Artistry” art work by Doris Thurber.
First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington-Gallery Hall exhibit of “Blessing of the Animals” artists opening September 12th.
Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St.- Exhibit of original Watercolors by Paul Sawyier. Metal sculpture by Melanie VanHouten in front of the Orlando Brown House.
Kentucky State University, 400 East Main St.-Mallory McDonald Senior Art Exhibit Shauntee Hall, September 10 through 24.
Community Trust Bank-West Branch, 1205 US 127 South-Pencil drawings by Susan Brunton. Prints of horse events by James Crow, Solina Ramsay, Doug Prather and Mary C. Nickell.
MainSource Bank-West Branch, 201 Limestone Dr.- Exhibit of oil paintings by Cheryl Marshall.
Farmers Bank West Branch, Franklin Square-Etchings by Anna Marie Pavlik and photographs by Gene Burch.
Pier 1, Franklin Square-Acrylic on canvas by Matthew Menger.
Women’s Care of the Bluegrass, 279 King Daughter Dr.-Primitive art and wood crafts by Patty Fugate. Photographs by Walden’s House of Photography.
Kentucky Employees Credit Union, East/West Connector- Exhibit of photographs on fabric and drawings by Reba Rye.
Edward Jones Investments, 76 C. Michael Davenport Blvd.-Paintings by Carol Combs.
Wilson Nurseries, East-West Connector- Prints by Debbie Graviss, outdoor sculptures.
Farmers Bank (East Branch), 190 Versailles Rd.- Paintings by Mitzi Gray
Josephine Sculptor Park, 3355 Old Lawrenceburg Rd.- Twenty outdoor sculptures on display by local, regional and international artists.
Elle Salon, 119 Brighton Park Blvd.-Danceurs Printanieres Quilted Lady in Masquerade, Vintage Red Divine Gown by Emily Adams, Image of Silly Hairstylist by Kim Brown.
Burch, Renshaw, Wix & Associates-17 Fountain Place-Equine Photography by Gene Burch.
Former Oasis Restaurant, 336 St. Clair St.-oil paintings by Charlotte Morgan.
Public Art Project “Horsin’ Around Frankfort” benches painted by local artists: “Future Winner” by Mary Lou Payton at Commonwealth Credit Union, 229 W. Main St.; “Garland. Adkin’s Folk Horse Roams the Hills” by Tona Barkley at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, 299 Kings Daughters Dr; ”The Drama of Driving” by Marti Booth at Lyons Lumber and Hardware at Brighton Park; “Students Welcome the Games: by FHS Art Club at Frankfort High School; “Equine Squared” by Becky Cunningham at Corner of Main and St. Clair; “Frankfort Racing Legend” by Michael Greer at Transportation Bldg. On Mero St.; “Frankfort Welcomes the World” by Bob Lanham at Kentucky History Center; “Horse in Time” by Lucian A. Parker at Paul Sawyier Library; “Endurance” by Cyndi Patrick at RB Brown Bldg., Louisville Rd.; “Boomerang Bench” by Carla Canonero Phillips at the Capital Plaza Hotel; “Lightning” by Phyllis Rogers at McAllen Solutions on Teton Trail; “Chariot of Fire” by Diane Thompson at Orlando Brown House. s on Wilkinson St.; “Evening Falls” by Jacob van der Oort at First Federal Savings Bank; “Local Fauna” by Melanie VanHouten at Wilson Nurseries; “Horizon Jumper” by Brent Wallace at YMCA, Broadway; “From the Fields” by Jennifer Zingg at Farmers’ Market; “World Equestrian Games-2010” by Sallie Clay Lanham at State Capitol; ”God is in de Tail” by Paula Murphy at Serafini, Broadway; “Dancing Horses” by Capital Day School at McDonalds west side; “Over the Course” by Charlotte Morgan at Blanton’s Bourbon on 229 W. Main St.; “Cross Country” by Jeremy Wooldridge at The Grand Theatre; “In the Minds of Kids” by Kings Center Kids at Miss P’s Kids on Main St.; “Equins” by 4-H Pony Club at Franklin County Agriculture Extension Service Bldg; ”For the Love of Horses!”by Second St. School kindergarten at Century 21-Simpson, 1105 Louisville Rd.; “Capital of Horse Country” by Sheyla Ramos at Republican Party of Kentucky, Capital Avenue; “Climb Every Mountain” by Marjorie Duncan Willis at Kentucky State University on East Main St.; “The Winners” by John R. Hawkins at Artiste Catering on Todd St.; “Jumping High” by John R. Hawkins at Wal-Mart; “Last Jump-Cole and Jennifer” by Vicky Johnson at Gattis Pizza on Wilkinson Blvd; “After a Hard Day” by Charlotte Morgan, corner of St. Clair and Broadway.
R.J. Corman Rail Road Mural by Jennifer Zingg and Frankfort School Children on railroad bridge on West Broadway across from YMCA.
“Welcome to Historic Frankfort” Mural by Carla Canonero Phillips on the VFW Bldg. on Capital Avenue and Second St.
The State Journal, Wilkinson Blvd.-Cartoon newspaper art by Linda Boileau.
Grand Theatre Gallery, 308 St. Clair St.-Exhibition of Garry Bibbs, Art professor at UK and former student at KSU. Closing reception September 4, 5-8 p.m.