Deal recognizes individuals for achievements in the Arts

and Humanities

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the recipients of the second

annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Fifteen

individuals and organizations have been recognized for their

significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality

through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts. The

awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for

the Arts and the Georgia Humanities Council.

“The arts contribute to state and local economic growth by providing a diversified and sustainable means for

creating jobs and attracting revenue,” said Deal. “These individuals and organizations contribute

significantly to Georgia’s excellent quality of life that we are able to provide our citizens, relocating or

expanding businesses, and visitors.”

Fifteen members of Georgia’s arts and humanities communities were chosen from a selection of nominations

from around the state. These recipients represent a diverse group of individuals and organizations that have

laid the groundwork for Georgia’s growing creative industry through innovative programs, community

collaboration and long-term financial commitment.

The recipients of the 2013 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities are:

• Kay Beck, Atlanta • Linda Crowe Chesnut, Athens • Dr. John Ferling, Carrollton

• Melissa Fay Greene, Atlanta • Tim Howard, Chatsworth • Marianne Lambert, Atlanta

• Chuck Leavell, Dry Branch • Frank Maloy, Tifton • Merryll Penson, Athens • Allan Vigil, Morrow

• The Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta • Colquitt County Arts Center, Moultrie

• Fox Theatre Institute, Atlanta • Moving in the Spirit, Atlanta • United Shape Note Singers, Atlanta

Detailed information about the recipients is available on www.gaarts.org.

Our Mission Statement The Colquitt County Arts Center is a creative cultural resource that

makes quality visual and performing art available to a diverse

population. The arts center provides engaging arts education for

children and adults, acts as a steward of permanent collections, and

maintains a landmark facility that enriches the whole community.”

The Colquitt County Arts Center was recently awarded

Institution of the Year

by The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries.

Pictured here is Jeff Ophime, Director of the Colquitt County Arts

Center, receiving the GAMG Award from Michelle Lewis, President of

The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries.

The Arts Center ....something for everyone

Winter 2014 Newletter 401 7th Avenue S. W. Moultrie, GA 31768

(229)985-1922 fax: (229)890-6746 www.colquittcountyarts.com Find us on Facebook Too!

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The Colquitt County Arts Center is the recipient of the 2013-14 Georgia Governor's Award for Arts & Humanities and has also been awarded by the Georgia Association

of Museums and Galleries as the Institution of the Year!

“Moonlit Sonata” Molly Cassidy

“The Art of the Craft” March 8 - May 30, 2014

Reception: March 8th 11:00 - 1:00pm Hosted by Moultrie Service League The Bright Ring Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps other not-for-profits.

Frank Francese Workshop

March 20-23 $360 for 4 days 9am - 4 pm

Experience a Francese Watercolor Workshop

The signature of a Francese watercolor is his use of big shapes, color, color and more color! No matter where a Francese watercolor is displayed, it will radiate a flash of color that literally jumps off the wall,

immediately capturing the eye of the casual observer and art critic alike.

Francese brings a new style to the time tested combination of color and interesting shapes. His style employs the use of large brushes and a wet-on-wet method where in much of the color mixing is accomplished on the paper. Frank's technique often produces brilliant, at other times subtle, and always unique shades of color. The only limits are the artist’s imagination and willingness to experiment with every combination of color on his palette.

Color provides the stage for the artist’s performance; shapes provide the characters. Detail is only used after the color and big shapes, positive and negative, are in place. Francese states “One must not over do the detail in any painting. It should be using it sparingly and with great thought. I have seen many paintings where the artist used too much detail, thinking that is the key to a great painting.” The goal of a Francese workshop is to teach artists of all skill levels to combine color, shape and then

detail into a unique work of art.

Kitty Dodd Colored Pencil Workshop

April 25-27 $175

Auditions

Thursday, March 6, 2014

5:00 pm - 7:00pm

Grades 6 thru 12 Performance

Thursday and Friday April

24 & 25 7 PM

Saturday and Sunday, April

26 & 27 2 PM

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March is Youth Art Month! Middle, Junior, and High School students will display

their works as organized by art teachers Alisha Montgomery, Candy Clements and Whitney Hood.

Reception: Saturday, March 8

11:00 to 1:00

Hosted by the Moultrie Service League

Entries from last year’s Youth Art Month

2014 Downtown Moultrie Spring Fling Juried Arts Competition

April 19, 2014 Moultrie, Georgia

The Main Street Program & The Colquitt County Arts Center are sponsoring an opportunity for professional artists to participate in the Spring Fling Juried Arts

Competition and Sales Opportunity. Selected artists will compete in two categories for awards and must offer original works of art for sale. $1000 in Cash Awards! Call the Arts Center at 229-985-1922

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Ballet, Tap, Jazz & HipHop with Mrs. Lovedy 3 & 4 Yrs. (pre-ballet) - 4:00pm - 4:30pm $45per month

5,6,& 7 Yrs. (ballet, tap & hip-hop)- 4:30pm - 5:15pm $55 per month 8,9,10 Yrs. (ballet, tap & hip-hop) - 5:15pm - 6:00pm $55 per month

11 & up (ballet technique) - 6:00pm - 7:00pm $65 per month

Costume/Recital Fee - $60 payable to Lovedy Griner Supplies needed (please label all items with dancer's name)

Pink or black leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoe, dance bag

Be inspired! Be creative! Immerse yourself in the

wonderful world of art and explore everything from painting to sculpting to drawing. You'll have fun

developing your own unique artistic style and creating your own fantastic works of art.

Something different each month.

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W/LINW/LINW/LINW/LIN Mondays 5:30-6:30

Cost: $50/month Supply fee $30

Kid’s Mixed Media Art Classes

w/Kathy Nelson Kids will create wonderful keepsake pieces of artwork while learning to draw, paint, sculpt using clay and other mediums.

Mondays $45.00

4:30 - 5:30 Grades K-2

5:30 - 6:30 Grades 3rd -5th

Tuesdays $55.00

4:30 - 6:00 Middle School & up

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Kids will create wonderful keepsake pieces of

artwork while learning to draw, paint , sculpt

using clay and other mediums.

5:30 - 6:30

Senior Art Class w/Karen Sasine $25/month includes supplies and instruction

Tuesdays from 10:30 - 12:00 Come out and enjoy learning how to paint with acrylics with a great group of adults. The

artwork being turned out from this class is just fabulous!

AdultTeen Drawing w/Shovar Mondays 6:30 - 7:30p.m $40/$10 supply

Adult Painting w/Shovar Thursdays 11:00am - 2:00pm $50