WICKED In the Morin GallerySpring Classes & Summer ART CampsSharon Zarambo at the LightwellAn Author Event & a Talk with Kat ImhoffSaving Dates & Saying Thanks!

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The Arts Center In Orange is a nonprofit community arts center with a mission to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine contemporary arts in diverse styles and ideologies. This is done by providing: a forum to promote artistic excellence; scholarship and education; a venue for artists and artisans to work, teach, exhibit and sell work; and a place for the community to learn skills, and to participate in and enjoy the arts.

129 East Main Street, P.O. Box 13Orange, VA 22960

540-672-7311email: theartsorange@aol.com

website: www.artscenterinorange.com

Board of Directors:Ed Harvey, President Betsy Brantley, Vice PresidentSuzanne Bresee, TreasurerSharon Mohrmann, SecretaryPhilip AudibertVirginia Donelson

Staff:Laura Thompson, Executive DirectorAnna Marie DeMio Dowen, Outreach DirectorJulie Jackson, Education CoordinatorJessie Meehan, Operations Manager

Phyllis JohnsonCheryl Lea McClure

Sally MickleyJack Miller

Elizabeth PerdueJeff Poole

Richard (Buzz) VanSantvoord

For their continued support, we thank the Town of Orange, Orange County,

All work included is the copyright

of the artist.

THE PRESIDENT’S CORNERSPRING IS ON ITS WAY AND THE ARTS CENTER IS DOING A LOT

MORE THAN SPRING CLEANING! THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR LEADERSHIP DONORS LUCY B. ALEXANDER (THE ANNE RUSSELL GWYN ROBERTSON & A. STUART ROBERTSON JR. FUND OF THE CACF), JOE AND MARGE GRILLS AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL DONORS, WE HAVE REACHED THE POINT WHERE WE ARE FORMALLY ANNOUNCING OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN! WE ARE CURRENTLY USING ONLY 35% OF OUR BUILDING AND GROWNING DEMANDS MAKE OUR NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE CRITICAL. THE GOAL OF THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO FINISH THE WORK BEGUN 13 YEARS AGO AND COMPLETE THE BUILDING’S RENOVATION.

THANKS TO EACH OF YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO MAKE THE CENTER THE WONDERFUL PLACE IT IS. WE HOPE WE CAN COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT TO KEEP US MOVING IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION.

OUR GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP ARE FULL OF WONDERFUL THINGS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL AND USEFUL. IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE HARD TO PLEASE. IT’S OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND IS A WONDERFUL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.

PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO LOOK THROUGH THE CLASS AND SUMMER CAMP LISTINGS IN THIS NEWSLETTER. THE STAFF HAS WORKED REALLY HARD TO COME UP WITH SOME VERY EXCITING ART EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS ADULTS. ITS GREAT FUN TO BE CREATIVE AND YOU MIGHT JUST FIND A HIDDEN TALENT YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD.

I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE CENTER SOON.

ED HARVEYPRESIDENT

A capital campaign to restore, renovate & create a space for Art on Main Street in Orange, VA

Our Sincerest Thanks to:= Lucy B Alexander & The Anne Russell Gwyn Robertson

& A. Stuart Robertson Jr. Fund of the CACF= Joe & Marge Grills

= The Perry Foundation= Karla B. Baer= Martha & Howard Zaritsky= Ed & Ada Harvey= Charlotte Tieken= Flossie Fowlkes= Ginger Donelson & Jim Collins= David & Elizabeth Perdue= Jack & Linda Miller= Carter Hotchkiss= Greg & Anna May

$300,000 ------handicap liftoutreach hub

$250,000 ------art studio rentalsmeeting space

$200,000 ------insulationHVAC

$150,000 ------music loftart library

$100,000 ------clay studiostudio furnishings

$50,000* ------architectsrepairs

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Building the BEST little Arts Center in Virginia!

2014 Robertson $50K Matching Grant Challenge!

Joe & Marge Grills$50K Leadership Gift!

$50K in Community Support to Meet the 2014 Robertson Matching Challenge!

2015 Robertson $50K Matching Grant Challenge!

$50K in Community Support to Meet the 2015 Robertson Matching Challenge!

We’re Almost There!

= Karen & Thomas Bond= Warren & Carole Dunn

= Chris & Sally Honenberger= Chuck & Anne Mason

= Alyson Sparks= Betsy Brantley

= Pen & Suzie Bresee= Judy Quaely

= Mary Jane Shackelford= Jasmine & Mark Warren= The Orange County FFA

Yes! I want to support The Arts Center In Orange with a gift.Enclosed is my/our gift of $ . Please direct this gift to support The Arts Center: Undesignated, where needed most Capital CampaignName (as you would like it to appear on our donor wall and in our annual donor list): Date: Address: Home Phone: Email: I would like to pay by: Check enclosed (payable to The Arts Center In Orange) Visa Mastercard Discover American ExpressCard # Exp. Date Billing Zip Code: Signature: In Honor/Memory of: Anonymous Gift Matching Gift Company (Please enclose gift form)

Gifts to The Arts Center In Orange are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.THE ARTS CENTER IN ORANGE, PO BOX 13, ORANGE, VA 22960

Our Goal -----space for our community to learn, share & CREATE!

And, continuing in The Morin Gallery thru March 28, 2015

Natural TransitionsPaintings by Maggie Bice & Anna Marie DeMio Dowen

Left to Right:

Mel Beach, San Jose CA, Wicked, Windy and Winding Ways

Heather Rose, Livermore CA, The Emerald Thief

(Detail) Pat Dubois, Wood-bery Mn, It’s All About “The Tornado” Viewers Choice Award

Tina Johnson, Champaign IL, Wicked, Windy and Wild

In the Morin Gallery:

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Exhibit Dates: April 3 – 12, 2015Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 5-7pm

Cherrywood Fabrics, based in Brainerd, Minn, created “THE WICKED CHERRYWOOD CHALLENGE 2014.” Artists from all over the U.S. were inspired by their luscious hand-dyed fabric to cre-ate something wicked! All quilters were challenged to use the exclusive "Wicked Greens" and black to make a 20-inch square quilt using the theme "WICKED." Most were influenced by the Broadway hit musical WICKED™, and some express other inter-pretations of the word "wicked".

OUR GRATITUDE to the folks at Cherrywood Fabrics for squeezing The Arts Center In Orange into Wicked’s busy exhibition tour, and to our good friend Cyndi Souder of Moonlighting Quilts for making all of the arrangements!

Learn more about THE WICKED CHERRYWOOD CHALLENGE 2014 at: www.cherrywoodfabrics.com

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More art up the street...Sharon Zarambo At The Light Well thru March 28Visit the Light Well Tavern at 110 E. Main Street in Orange to see the amazing paintings & assemblage of Madison County artist Sharon Zarambo. www.bellozarstudio.com

“Art that has color, pattern & texture appeals to me. I work on multiple projects at a time. I enjoy sewing, embellishing jackets with different fibers and buttons. Following a “one of a kind” jacket, I was inspired to paint unique sneakers. I use the same acrylic/fabric paint that is used on my wall hangings and pillows. I like the subject matter to be joy-filled and fun to look at, with attention to small details. The mixed media combine the objects, paint and resin in hopes of creating an interesting piece.”

Sharon Zarambo

... and Sharon’s hand painted pillows in the Arts Center’s Gallery Shop

Left to Right and Top to Bottom:

Nothing is Revealed Totem, mixed media assemblage

The artist, Sharon Zarambo by photographer John Mitchell

El Puerto, mixed media assemblage

Truce, acrylic painting on canvas

Turtle, mixed media assemblage

Light Well hours: Mon/Tues- Closed, Wed/Thurs 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-midnight, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Phone: (540) 661-0004

FOUNDERS Gifts of $5,000 or more

Karla B. Baer*The Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation

Florence B. Fowlkes*Joe & Marge Grills*Ed & Ada Harvey*

The County of OrangeThe Town of Orange

The Perry Foundation*Lucy B Alexander and The Anne Russell

Gwyn Robertson and A. Stuart Robertson Jr. Fund of the Charlottesville Area

Community Foundation*Charlotte Tieken*

In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff PooleThe Virginia Commission for the Arts

Martha & Howard Zaritsky*

PATRONS Gifts of $1,000- $4,999

Karen & Thomas Bond*Pen & Suzanne Bresee*

James Collins & Virginia Donelson*Warren & Carole Dunn*

Grelen NurseryCarter Hotchkiss*

John & Abigail JamesMason Insurance AgencyMr. & Mrs. Gregory May*Mr. & Mrs. J.B. McClure Jr.

Jack & Linda Miller*The Morin Family

Timothy Ober & Janie ShraderOrange Downtown Alliance

Paulson Charitable FoundationElizabeth & David Perdue*

Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Seilheimer, Jr.Mrs. Alyson Sparks*

Mr. & Mrs. R.T. Whitman

Terry Whittier

BENEFACTORS Gifts of $500 - $999

Phil & Susie AudibertBetsy Brantley*

Marta & Tony BuzzelliAlice & Andy DanielPorter & Mariel Goss Dennis and Sharon HortonMr. J. Keith Kennedy

Marsh Run Farm Jeff & Sarah PooleH. Harwood & Frances M. Purcell

Judy Quaely*Mary Lew & John Sponski

Ted & Anne Stelter

VISIONARIES Gifts of $250 - $499

Gail Babnew & Joel SilvermanDan & Amy Bouton

Robert E. Burrell and Lydia L. BurrellIn Memory of Laura Burrell

Holladay House Bed and BreakfastMr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Hack, Jr.

Debbie HolcombeChris & Sally Honenberger*

Andrew & Audrey Hutchison

The Hon. Jan M. Lodal & Mrs. Elizabeth V. LodalIn Honor of Barbara Collins & Gail Marshall

Liz & Kelly LonerganMichael & Betty LongGail & John MarshallChuck & Ann Mason*

Restaurant Pomme

Gil QueitzschIn Honor of Ed Harvey

Lyle Sanford In Honor of Jeff Poole

Tia Schurecht & Jay GoldingIn Memory of Bruce Duchessois

Mary Jane Shackelford*Mr. & Mrs. John H. Snyder

Page Sullenberger*In Honor of Laura ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Frank A. Thomas

Frank & Bernice Walker

Joe & Carol WaynerWeslee Investments, L.P.

ART ANGELS Gifts of $100 - $249

Mrs. Marilyn Barrow “Molly”In Memory of Rear Admiral John C. Barrow

Mr. & Mrs. Luther BergstromLouisa Bradford

Joella Thompson BradshawBob & Kris Brockman

Mr. & Mrs. Steven BrooksMrs. A.W. Browning

Dabney and Sunny CarrMr. and Mrs. Henry Lee CarterIsaiah & Rebecca Coleman

In Memory of William MonroeAnonymousCarol Couch

Walter & Beese CraigieButch Davies & Marty Moon

Dave & Kathy DealCynthia & Rudy Decanio

Paul and Sarah DeiglDolley Madison Quilters Guild

Rita & John FlyzikJerry & Cynthia Garegnani

Mr. Stephen T. GoodwinShirley A. Graham

In Memory of H.R. Graham Jr.Ben & Lucy Ann GrimmBob & Becky GrymesBrian & Frankie Hall

Carol HallmanJoan Hebrance

Anne de LaTour HopperMatthew & Pamela Hudson

Ross & Carol HunterThe Rev. Dr. Linda Hutton

Elsie Peyton JarvisAnonymous

Margaret M. JohnstonMr. & Mrs. V. Rea Jones

Fred Karnes & Susan WinslowFrances F. Lea

Mrs. John F. LeahyWilliam & Peyton Lewis

Donalda & George LovelaceB. Thomas Mansbach

2014 Donors

Joseph D. MelnikGail Mickley

Sally Mickley

The Miller Firm, LLC

Mrs. William R. Monroe In Honor of William Monroe

Harriet MooreIn Memory of Malcolm Moore

Laurel E. Moore & James M. WhiteMorgan Worcester, Inc.

Lee & Linda NashBlaise & Aniko PasztoryJudy & Pete Peterson

In Honor of Barbara CollinsLavinia Philips

In Memory of Lavinia Cloud PretzG.K. & Mary Queitzsch, Jr.

Rapidan Garden ClubTanya & Matthew Reeves

Heidi D. Ritz

Joseph RoweAugustino Ruotolo & Brenda Wilson

Doris B. SamuelsCarolyn Faulconer Sedwick

Mr. & Mrs. Rod SedwickMr. & Mrs. V.R. Shackelford, III

Mr. & Mrs. Kendall SmithSpecialty Housekeeping, LLC

Virginia StanleyMr. & Mrs. Philip StrangeMr. & Mrs. Vanderwarker

Bob & Elinor VasquezW.A. Sherman Company

In Memory of Dr. Anne KishMark & Jasmine Warren*

The Rev Mary Beth Wells

Edward and Shirley WendellJessie Sue Woolfolk

FRIENDS Gifts of up to $99

Robert K. AckermanJerry & Suzanne AielloIn Honor of Ed Harvey

Clinton & Elaine Alexander

Paul & Carey AmbergerAnctil Family Trust

Philip & Arlene AnnsAnonymous

Carla F. BangsSusan R. Barnes

Kat BergeronJim & Nancy Bosket

Janice BrastedL.O. & Marjorie B. ClementsIndira Cope & Ernesto Flores

AnonymousTama Dumlo

In Memory of William J. DonaldsonJanet W. FaulconerFaye’s Office Supply

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd GarnettGood Shepherd Lutheran Church

Bryan & Eileen HargettIn Memory of Benjamen F. Hargett

Barbara & Mark HawleyMr. & Mrs. Frederick Higgins, Jr.

The Hogan Family

Betsy HoltMr. & Mrs. Daman IrbyMr. Robert W. Jenkins

Bill & Wendy McClellanDr. & Mrs. R. V. Merrick

Gwen Monohan

Ligia Moreth

Charles C. MotherseadTim & Laurie Neale

In Memory of Jean C. NealeMrs. Sharon Neufer

Mr. & Mrs. Carl OwensDoris S. Phelan

In Memory of Maurice W. SeayTom & Marcia PooleChee Kludt Ricketts

Gary S. Ross

Art & Ann Sanderson

John & Deborah Schupp, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William Speiden

Elsie & M. McIlwaine ThompsonDr. & Mrs. Jack Thompson, Jr.

Eve WattersIn Memory of Ann-Louise Turner

Shirley A. WebsterEllen Wessel

The Inn at Westwood FarmAnita Whitney

Marjorie L. WinkelmannEarl Worwick

Betty W. WrightIn Honor of Ed & Ada Harvey

Richard Young

VolunteersGinny BroadbeckBarbara M. Collins

Kathleen CraigPam DerricksonHarold Green

Lucy Ann GrimmPearl Hawk

Brenda MorrisTanya ReevesTess Reeves

Kathleen SiskAlyson Sparks

Martha StrawtherHelen Thompson

The Arts Center In Orange gratefully recognizes the members of our community who support us with financial contributions. As your community arts center, we make every attempt to create an accurate list of our supporters. If you were a volunteer or donor to the Arts Center in Orange

between January 1 and December 31, 2014, and your name was inadvertently omitted or

misspelled, please accept our sincerest apology and help us to correct this by bringing it to our

attention. Please contact Laura Thompson, Executive Director at 540-672-7311 or email Laura

at theartsorange@aol.com.

* Capital Campaign Donors

Thank You!

Classes For Adults & Teens:

Learn about more classes & events at:www.artscenterinorange.com

Felted Soap Workshop This workshop is filled with fun & facts about felting. Take home three fin-ished felted soaps! A felted soap is tough enough to scrub dirty hands, yet gentle enough for most sensitive skins. The wool fibers act as a mild exfoliator. They continue to shrink as you use the soap leaving a gentle scrubbing pad when the soap is gone. Choose from various wools & scented & unscented soaps hand-crafted from organic goats’ milk.

Date: June 6Time: Saturday, 10am - 1pmInstructor: Nan CrawfordRegistration: $35, all materials included. A detailed instruction sheet will be provided.

Hand Building with Clay

Long time instructor, Sally Mickley, will guide you in the how and why of hand building – what you can and cannot do with clay. Start with the basics, and then move on to more advanced work. We will work progressively. Each student works at their individual level.

Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4 Time: Mondays, 10am-12pm Instructor: Sally Mickley Ages: Adults Registration $95, Supply Fee $35

Wednesday Night Clay Club

This class offers one-on-one instruction in throwing and hand building for those who have always wanted to try clay or have always meant to get back to it. Demonstrations and discus-sion of form and concepts assist students exploring their own clay project goals. This is an informal class and a lot of fun!

Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 Time: Wednesdays, 6-8pm Instructor: Aimee Hunt Ages: Adults Registration $95, Supply Fee $35

Art Play to Discovery Do you feel as though your work is stagnant?

Try some playful approaches to see things differently and jolt your creativity.

Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm Instructor: Carol Barber Ages: Teens, Adults Registration $80, Supply Fee $20

This class is ongoing. No pre-requisite required. Offered again: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 And: June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Acrylic & Oil Painting Explore acrylics and oils through a variety of painting exercises as the instructor addresses color, compo-sition, value and style. One-on-one guidance makes this an appropri-ate class for a wide range of stu-dents from beginner to advanced.

Dates: April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20 Time: Wednesdays, 7-9pm Instructor: Ed King Ages: Teens, Adults Registration $95, Supply list upon registration

Portrait Anatomy Learn the fundamental principles of portrait drawing: - Geometric principles of simplify-ing the head- Basic anatomy of the head and neck- Features of the face and head, eyes, nose, mouth and ear- Understanding proportion and likeness

Dates: April 20, 27 and May 4, 11 Time: Mondays, 6-9pm Instructor: Thomas Marsh Ages: Adults Registration $100, Supply fee TBD

New Media Exploration Explore new products that are trending right now: Inktense pencils, neo color crayons and Gelli Print. The instructor will dem-onstrate and then give you the opportunity to create your own artwork. This class is great for those who work with paint, fiber or mixed media.

Date: April 25 Time: Saturday, 12-2pm Instructor: Pam Derrickson Ages: Teens, Adults Registration: $30, Supply Fee $15

Collage to Narrative Watch new meanings and visual stories emerge through the juxta-position of varied imagery. Then, use the collage as a starting point for an artwork executed in the media of your choice.

Dates: May 5 and 12 Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm Instructor: Carol Barber Ages: Teens, Adults Registration $40, Supply Fee $10

Drawings from Still Life to Discover Your Style

Draw from still life set ups and choose art elements to emphasize. Use tracing paper to further stylize and simplify your drawings then ex-ecute a finished piece in a media of your choice.

Dates: May 19 and 26 Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm Instructor: Carol Barber Ages: Teens, Adults Registration $40, Supply Fee $10

This class is ongoing. No pre-requisite required. Offered again: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8

CLASS REGISTRATION FORM* * REGISTRATION & PAyMENT MUST BE RECEIVED ONE WEEk PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAy OF CLASS * *

Student Cancellations must be received prior to registration deadline for a refund. Class Cancellations due to inclement weather or instructor illness will be rescheduled. Classes will not be held without sufficient enrollment.

Name Phone

Address Email

City/State Zip (If child, age)

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If Student is under age 18, Please give an adult contact. Name

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Return completed registration & payment to:

TACO, P.O. Box 13Orange, VA 22960.

Use a variety of media to gather sketches outside from close up details to sweeping landscapes.

Dates: May 19 and 26 Time: Tuesdays, 4-6 pm Instructor: Carol Barber Ages: Teens, Adults Registration $40, Supply Fee $10

Explorations in Nature

T.G.I.Art Join us for a fun evening out as talented local artist, Carol Barber, guides the class in a step-by-step workshop creating beautiful pieces of art to take home in one evening. Gather your friends, bring your favorite bev-erage and a snack for a great experience in a fun and relaxed environ-ment. Take home a piece of artwork you will be proud to display.

Time: Fridays, 6-9pm Instructor: Carol Barber Ages: Adults Registration $30, Supply Fee $15

Moonlight Owl Date: April 10

Whimsical Wineglass Date: May 8

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Chicken Scratch Date: April 24

Starry, Starry Blue Ridge Date: Friday, May 15

Uncork Your Creativity!

Toddler & Preschool Classes Toddler Music & Art This interactive class, for preschool-

ers and an adult partner, combines music, movement and art for a fun adventure! There is something new to learn every week.

Dates: April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 Time: Mondays, 9-9:45am Instructor: Julie Jackson Ages: 18 months - 35 months with an adult partner Registration $35 per pair, Supply Fee $10

Jungle Beat Foster children’s imaginations in this class for young artists and their parents. Swing along as we read, create art, dance, sing and play instruments to our Jungle Theme. Paint playfully patterned snakes, dance along to The Animal Boo-gie, read about the “Very Busy Spider”, create beautiful habitats and use 3D materials to bring wild animals to life.

Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: Mondays, 9-10am Instructor: Julie Jackson Registration: $35 per pair, Supplies: $10

Down on the Farm Yee Haw! Check out life down on the farm in this camp for young artists and their parents. From contented cows to dancing don-keys, we’ll learn all about animals through books, art, instruments and movement. Create a farm scene from “All around the Farm” with Eric Carle, create some “muddy” pigs art and pig “snouts” to wear, tell stories with barnyard puppets and more!

Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: Mondays, 9-10am Instructor: Julie Jackson Registration: $35 per pair, Supplies: $10

Down by the Sea Dive into a colorful ocean adven-ture in this class for young artists and their parents. Explore life under the sea through books, songs, artful creations, rhythm instruments and movement. Design an Eric Carle “House for Hermit Crab”, create an underwater scene from “Swimmy”, and paint “Sandcastles” to hang in your room and more! This is a great opportunity to create together!

Dates: Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: Mondays, 9-10am Instructor: Julie Jackson Registration: $35 per pair, Supplies: $10

Because they grow up so fast!

FREE Last Saturday Art for Kids:Saturday, April 18, May 16 and June 20; 10am-12pm

The class is FREE, but PLEASE call ahead (672-7311) to register, so that we know how many to prepare for.

Kids’ Classes & Summer Camps:

Sponsored by:

Barnyard Bash Summer Camp Ages: 5-9

Head on down to the farm for some barnyard fun! Create a sock animal, seed mosaic, mixed-media rooster, oil pastel sunflower, farm landscape, horse sculpture, burlap veggie print, livestock canvas, sun-shine design, and papier-mâché farm animal. Rise and shine!

Dates: July 13 – 17 Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Wonderworks Summer Camp Ages: 7-12

Investigate the way things work and produce some awesome art. Incor-porate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) principles while constructing mobiles, stabiles, light sculptures, tessellations, kaleidoscopes, mosaics, wind chimes, and more! Crank up the creativity!

Dates: July 13 – 17 Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Exploring Art History Ages: 9-13

Be inspired by major art move-ments from impressionists to pop art to create your own works of art in a variety of media, including your own painting on canvas.

Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Instructor: Carol Barber Registration $60, Supply Fee $10

Exploring Watercolor Ages: 8-12

Children will enjoy a relaxed envi-ronment while learning the basics of watercolor. Bring an image of a favorite subject (animals, flowers, etc.). At the end of classes, your paintings will be turned into high quality note cards to send to family and friends.

Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3 Time: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm Instructor: Alana Fuller Registration $75, Supply Fee $10

I Can’t Believe I’m Sculpting Clay Ages: 7-12

Explore the world of polymer clay. Learn great techniques then make amazing animal sculptures to take home.

Date: May 2 Time: Saturday, 10am-12pm Instructor: Pam Derrickson Registration $25, Supply Fee $10

CREATIVITY is the Secret

Sauce in STEM! Ainissa Ramirez, Science Evangelist

Fun in the Sun Summer Camp Ages: 7-12

Splash into summer and ocean-themed fun! Make a stained glass light house, seashell flower pot, sunset, pen and ink sea creature, tropical tote bag, fish print t-shirt, koi watercolor, sand bowl, clay fish, and gel batik. Dive in!

Dates: July 20 – 24 Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

All That Jazz Summer Camp Ages: 5-9

Learn about line, color, shape, and movement while creating jazzy art! Use the patterns and flow of music and motion to design a rhythmic canvas, nylon sculpture, abstract expression, alcohol ink coaster, musical instrument, mixed-media collage, dancing figure, instrument assemblage, funky face, and wire sculpture. Express yourself!

Dates: July 20 – 24 Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Imagine That Summer Camp Ages: 5-9

Add a cupful of make-believe and a spoonful of flair. Stir in a dash of invention and… bam! Fabulous art! Create a kooky critter, magic tree house, whimsical owl, but-ton art, enchanted tree, fantastic castle, stylized pet, Hundertwasser town, Miro design, and wacky bird. Imagine that!

Dates: July 27 – 31 Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Fabulous Fiber Summer Camp Ages: 7-12

Combine the colors and textures of wool, cotton, silk, and polar fleece to create functional fiber art. Explore wet and needle felting, weaving, tie-dye, batik, embroi-dery, soft sculpture, and silk paint-ing. Create stunning art!

Dates: July 27 – 31 Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Media Blitz Summer Camp Ages: 7-12

Try new techniques and develop your skills in a variety of wet and dry art media. Explore Chinese brush painting, impasto, reverse glass painting, pen and ink, pastel, wa-tercolor, printmaking, charcoal, bas relief, and clay. Ready, set, go!

Dates: Mon-Fri, August 3 – 7 Time: 10am-12pmInstructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Into the Wild Summer Camp Ages: 5-9

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Combine your love for animals and art while creatively exploring the five biomes of the world. Head to the tundra to meet polar bears and penguins. Travel to the desert with coyotes and lizards. Dive into the sea alongside fish and other marine life. Step into the forest with tree frogs and chameleons. Migrate to the grassland with the animals of the African savanna. It’s sure to be a wild time!

Date: August 3 – 7 Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pm Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supplies: $25

Kids’ Classes & Summer Camps continued

Meet the AuthorSaturday, March 21 at 2PM at the Arts Center

“Orange, VA” A Novel by Michael Abraham

When Marjorie Taliaferro’s beloved twin sister Sally Taliaferro Bradley is stricken with breast cancer, it’s tragic enough. But when the governorship of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a position Sally rightfully deserves, is wrested from her during her infirmity, it is an action that cannot stand. Marjorie and her life partner Liza Randolph, along with a cadre of supporters, lay forth plans to recapture Sally’s lawful position and along with it a measure of fair governance to the state.

Michael Abraham is the author of six books: - Orange, VA is a novel of political intrigue. - War, WV is a novel of the fight for justice in the Appalachian coal fields. - Providence, VA is a novel of inner strength found in adversity. - Harmonic Highways is a non-fiction look at Virginia’s Crooked Road. - Union, WV is a novel of loss, healing, and redemption in contemporary Appalachia. - The Spine of the Virginias is a non-fiction account of journeys along the border of Virginia and West Virginia.

He is a native of Christiansburg and a graduate of Christiansburg High School and Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has had a varied career in engineering, sales, marketing, business management, and real estate management. He currently splits his time between the management of an industrial shell building in Christiansburg and his writing career. He lives in Blacksburg with his wife, two dogs, and four motorcycles. He and his wife have one daughter, now a student at Virginia Tech. He can be reached at bikemike@nrvunwired.net. His website is www.bikemike.name .

Women’s Diversity Forum Welcomes Kat Imhoff

Behind the Scenes at Montpelier

The Women’s Diversity Forum is very excited to have as their next speaker, Kat Imhoff, Presi-dent and CEO of James Madison’s Montpelier.

The informal talk, free and open to the public, will be at The Arts Center In Orange on Sun-day, March 1, at 2:00 pm.

Kat comes to Montpelier with a background in preservation, conservation and planning to inspire the next generation of engaged citizens. Ms. Imhoff oversees all aspects of The Montpelier Foundation, including the man-agement of the historic mansion and grounds, its diverse education and museum programs, and The Robert H. Smith Center for the Con-stitution. Under Ms. Imhoff’s leadership, The Montpelier Foundation recently announced a leadership gift of $10 million from David M. Rubenstein towards completing the restora-tion and refurnishing of Madison’s home, and the reconstruction of enslaved community sites , programs core to Montpelier’s mission to inspire public engagement with American constitutional self-government by bringing to life the home and contributions of James and Dolley Madison.

Ms. Imhoff will discuss ways in which she en-visions this mission being inclusive of all the diverse communities Montpelier seeks to serve. Please join Kat to hear more about the chang-es on the horizon for the historic site and join the conversation about why history indeed matters. For more information, contact Rebec-ca Coleman at 540-672-4896 or Gail Marshall 540-672-3506.Buy the Book

It's Time to Mark Your Calendars & Shed Those Dusty Family Heirlooms

for the November 13, 2015

the great antique & glorious art auction

to benefit The Arts Center In Orange

GAGA GalaGAGA

An evening of fine food and drink wrapped around an auction of fine art and antiques hosted by auctioneer Norman Dill.

Lark Mason, renowned expert in Chinese art and antiques who appears on the PBS series, Antiques Roadshow, and President and Founder of

iGavel Auctions will be joining us on Saturday, November 14!

2013’s GAGA Gala was an unprecedented success.The generosity of our donors and sponsors was matched only by the

joy of the auction buyers. Precious family heirlooms found new loving homes and The Arts Center In Orange raised over $30,000!

If you have an antique to contribute to this year’s GAGA auction, please contact The Arts Center In Orange, or talk to one of us.

And, do it quick! The sooner we get your treasure listed, the better the price it will bring and the more good it can do!

Very Sincerely,The Arts Center In Orange Board of Directors

Ed Harvey, Betsy Brantley, Suzie Bresee, Sharon Mohrmann, Phil Audibert, Ginger Donelson, Phyllis Johnson, Sally Mickley,

Jack Miller, Cheryl Lea McClure, Elizabeth Perdue, Jeff Pooleand Buzz VanSantvoord

The Arts Center in Orange, Inc. is a non-profit corporation 501(c)(3). Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent of the law.

www.gagagala.com

Stop by the Gallery Shop at The Arts Center In Orange to purchase tickets for the

82nd Historic Garden

WeekProceeds to restore historic

gardens and landscapes

From Pastures to Parterres...HISTORIC SPOTSWOOD TRAIL

Orange County

Visit www.dolleymadisongardenclub.orgfor location, dates and times.

Mark Your Calendars! Buy Your Tickets! And, Clean Out Your Attics?

“Juneteenth” by Clinton Helms

The Arts Center In Orange & The Orange County African American

Historical Society present:An Orange County Juneteenth CelebrationJune 19-20, 2015 at the OVFD Fairgrounds

Celebrate Your Beautiful & Unique Union by Creating

a Bridal Registry for Beautiful & Unique Gifts!Brides,

Visit The Arts Center In Orange or email us at theartsorange@aol.comto talk about how you can start your gift registry today.