In the Morin Gallery: MOO · Buy Your Tickets for the the great antique & glorious art auction & Gala to benefit The Arts Center In Orange! GAGA Gala Music by The Kenwood Players

In the Morin Gallery: MOO Holiday Open House - Art, Music, Artisans & Author Hilary HolladayClasses & Workshops for Kids & AdultsG.A.G.A. Gala & Lark Mason Talk

www.artscenterinorange.com

The Winter 2015 Newsletter of

Jesse the Ox, oil on panel by John Corrao

THE PRESIDENT’S CORNERI want to dedIcate thIs column to two people who have volunteered at the arts center In orange on a regular basIs for a combIned total of more than 23 years. that has been the amazIng dedIcatIon of lucy ann and ben grImm.

ben and lucy ann each took one shIft a week at the volunteer desk and saved us Innumerable staff hours and dollars. they have done just about every volunteer job that the staff asked them to do, and more, sharIng theIr knowledge, theIr humor, theIr beautIful rIver and theIr halloween spIrIt! lucy ann completed her last shIft at the volunteer desk on october 26th and ben had retIred about a year ago. they stIll plan to partIcIpate In events at the center and wIll always be part of the arts center famIly.

we need more people lIke lucy ann and ben. If you can spare just a few hours a week, your volunteer tIme wIll be a great contrIbutIon to the arts center and provIde you wIth hours of entertaInment, InteractIon, and satIsfactIon. If you have questIons about volunteerIng, contact laura or jessIe, and they wIll be glad to help. as the holIday and end of year gIvIng season approach, I hope you wIll remember the arts center In orange. your contInued support Is vItal to our exIstence. the smIles and joy of those who are able to create thanks to your generosIty are mIracles In themselves.

I hope to see you all at the center soon. It’s truly worth your vIsIt.

ED HARVEY, PRESIDENT

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: [email protected]

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.

Buy Your Tickets for the

the great antique & glorious art auction & Galato benefit The Arts Center In Orange!

GAGA Gala

GAGA Music by The Kenwood Players

Catered by Roadside Chive

AuctioneerNorman Dill

Tickets are $50 & can be purchased at The Arts

Center In Orange, 129 East Main Street, phone 540-672-7311.

Mason Insurance Agency, Inc.Orange, Virginia

November 13, 2015 at The American Legion Hall in Orange.Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. (and ends when it’s all sold!) - Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.

Preview the GAGA Gala Auction at: www.gagagala.com

The GAGA Gala is brought to you by:Presenting Sponsors ($1,000)

Phil & Susie Audibert - Virginia & Jim Collins - Ed & Ada Harvey - Ann & Mark Kington - Mr. & Mrs. J.B. McClure, Jr.Event Sponsors ($500 – 999)

Pen & Suzanne Bresee - Porter & Mariel Goss - Alan & Phyllis Johnson - Gregory & Anna May - Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Seilheimer, Jr. Mary Lew & John Sponski - Martha & Howard Zaritsky

Community Sponsors ($250 – 499) Catherine & Steven Brooks - Carol Couch - Butch Davies & Marty Moon - Flossie Fowlkes - Teel & Linda Goodwin - Grelen Nursery, Inc.

Joe & Marge Grills - Michael & Betty Long - Chuck & Ann Mason - Jack & Linda Miller - Gail Babnew & Joel Silverman - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Snyder Charlotte Tieken - Peter & Penny Work

Supporting Sponsors ($100 – 249) Alice & Andy Daniel - Sean & Karen Gregg - Bo & Sally Mickley - Stephen R. & Norma H. Sanford - Rodney & Gina Sedwick - Anne Stelter

Page Sullenberger - Mark & Jasmine Warren

Melrose Antiques & Fine Interiors

In the Morin Gallery:

MOOA multimedia celebration of Virginia’s fabulous bovine, including work by:Mary Beth BellahJohn BerryTracy BrownRamey CampbellMaria Festa CarterJohn CorraoTrish CroweKitty DoddSusan GarnettSusan HarbClinton HelmsEd KingSusan KriegSue LinthicumJessie MeehanLou MessaBrenda MorrisLee J. Nixon, Jr.Larry PattersonJohn PerryChee Kludt RickettsMack RoweSusan StoverMartha Hall StawtherTom TartaglinoPatricia TemplesGail Trimmer-UntermanTina WadeNancy WallaceKathleen WillinghamRichard F. WyvillRichard YoungSharon Zarambo

Exhibit Dates: December 3, 2015 – January 30, 2016Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3, 5-7pm

This page: Oh Holy Cow, assemblage by Susan HarbTwo of Us, acrylic by Chee Kludt RickettsCuriosity, pastel by Kathleen Willingham

Family Portrait, oil by Tom TartaglinoOpposite: Steer Totem by Sharon Zarambo

Got Milk, photograph by John BerryWhite Cow Under Two Trees, acrylic by Susan Garnett

Are You Really What You Eat?, quilt by Mary Beth BellahA Warm April Day, oil by Ramey Campbell

Saints and Angels, watercolor by Trish Crowe

It’s a Stampede! Too much for one gallery. So, be sure to visit the MOO satellite exhibits at: The Light Well Restaurant, 110 E Main Street, Orange, VA; the lobby at Virginia National Bank, 102 E Main Street, Orange, VA; and

special MOO exhibits of work by Nancy Bass at the Frederick Nichols Gallery Annex, 5420 Governor Barbour St, Barboursville, VA and work by artist Ben Waddem at Objects On Main, located at 107 E Main Street, Orange, VA.

MOO is sponsored by:

www.cowanrealty.net

Coming to the Morin Gallery In a Mediterranian Mood Photographs by John Bice & Paintings & Illustrations by Laura Wooten

Abstract Oils by Sarah Lapp An Arts Center Satellite Exhibit at The Light Well RestaurantExhibit Dates: October 8 - November 28, 2015

Sarah Lapp grew up in small towns in Wyoming where her earliest connection to art as a means of communication was found in the illustrations of children’s books. The art that was present in her area of rural Wyoming was non diverse, strictly representational, and for the most part, its creation was a mystery as it lacked definitive brushstrokes, or signs of the hand. One exception to this was the bright and dynamic graffiti that traveled along on the box cars of the trains that constantly transversed the desolate Wyoming landscape. Sarah found an emotive quality and energy in them, and they stuck in her mind as haunting evi-dence that there were people living, creating and passionate about something in worlds that seemed so different from her own.

After other courses of study, Sarah chose to pursue her degree in art, and her work and world opened up as she revisited the parameters of visual communication that she had intuitively understood but not been able to command prior to her studies. During her pursuit, she was awarded numerous grants, awards and scholarships based on the merit and work ethic she applied, while raising three children. Sarah graduated in 2010 from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art.

After several comings and goings from the area, Sarah has rooted her family in Fredericksburg Virginia, a place that shows the marks and wear of centuries of inhabitants, and boasts views of lives unfolding in the intimate and culturally supportive city.

“I connect to and process my world by creating my art. My work consists of two overlapping bodies, one strictly abstract, and one in which I introduce imagery and abstract it and the landscape that it exists in. As an intuitive painter, I bring forth completely non-representational pieces when I can reach into the deep corners of myself and find what is there. I use imagery as departure points for work when my world has piled up and blocked the conversations from those recesses where my intuition takes full control and I can’t readily reach what is stored there. Both forms lead me to resolution of what I am making sense of. Both connect bits and pieces of experience and life and allow me to reflect. I nurture both processes as they serve as tools to tenaciously create and make sense of life as it unfolds.”

The Light Well Restaurant is located at 110 E. Main Street in Orange, VA. Phone: (540) 661-0004 Hours: Wednesday - Thursday 8am-10pm | Friday 8am-midnight | Saturday 9am-10pm | Sunday 11am-3pm | Monday & Tuesday - CLOSED

Night Light, oil on canvas by Sarah Lapp

Detail of “Remembering San Sebastien” an oil on panel (30 x 80 inches), and a travel illustration of Santorini by Laura Wooten. www.laurawootenstudio.com

Exhibit dates: Febuary 4 - March 31, 2016Opening Reception: February 4 from 5-7pm

The weather outside may be frightful, but the Morin Gallery will be absolutely delightful with im-ages of the Mediterranian cap-tured by John Bice and Laura Wooten on their recent travels.

Be sure to stop by the gallery during February and March to experience the sublime warmth and mood of the Mediterranian!

“Vineyard” and “Tuscan Sunrise” photos by John Bice. www.johnbicephotography.com

Classes For Adults & Teens:The Business of Art Workshop

Are you an aspiring artist? Sign up for the new course where you can receive guidance and support creating a unique and professional portfolio. For emerging artists and students, your portfolio represents you as an artist and in today’s competitive environment; the key to success is getting as much feedback as possible. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start the New Year as you take the next step as an artist! We will discuss writing an artist statement (Good art writing makes good art better), How to photograph your art and present your portfolio, suggestions for pricing your work, what to do when people criticize your work, presentation fundamentals (how to mat, frame and present your work professionally), suggestions for artist websites and more.

Date: Jan 10Time: Sunday, 1-3pmAges: 16 and upInstructors: Jane Skafte and Renee BalfourRegistration: $30, Supply list upon registration

Hand Building with Clay Our instructor, Sally Mickley, will guide you in the how and why of hand building with clay – what you can and cannot do with clay. Start with the basics and move on to more advanced work. Work progressively, each student at their individual level. This class is on-go-ing. No pre-requisite is required.

Session IDates: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15

Session IIDates: Feb 22, 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Time: Mondays, 10am-12pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Sally MickleyRegistration $100, Supply Fee $35

Acrylics and Oil with Ed King

Explore acrylics and oils through a variety of exercises. The instructor is a long time artist and teacher at the college level. He will address color, composition, value and style. One on one guidance makes this class appropriate for a wide range of students from beginner to advanced. No pre-requisite is required.

Session IDates: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16

Session IIDates: Feb 23, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Time: Tuesdays, 7-9pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Ed KingRegistration $100, Supply list upon registration

Wednesday Night Clay Club

One on one instruction in throwing on the wheel and hand building is offered in this class for those who have always wanted to work with clay or for those who want to get back to it. Demonstrations and discussion of form and concepts assist students exploring their own clay project goals. This is an infor-mal class and a lot of fun! This is an ongoing class, open to newcomers at each session.

Session IDates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17

Session IIDates: Feb 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Aimee HuntRegistration $100, Supplies $35

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Earring Workshops Learn fun and innovative ways to make several styles of dangling earrings. Bring your favorite beads or choose from instructor’s stash. The wire jig is included in the supply fee for Workshop I will be yours to keep.

Workshop I - Date: Jan 16

Workshop II - Date: March 12

Time: Saturday, 10am-12pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Trish SchornagelRegistration $30, Supplies $25

Wire Wrapped Cross Pendant

Create a beautiful sterling wire wrapped cross pendant. These make beautiful gifts or enlarge the design and make Christmas orna-ments, too!

Date: Jan 16Time: Saturday, 1-3pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Trish SchornagelRegistration $30, Supplies $25

Beginning Oil Painting with Tom Tartaglino

Students will receive instruction in oil painting, including priming of a canvas, palette preparation, mediums, solvents, brush selection and proper clean-up techniques. An overview of composition, color theory, and basic strategy for com-pleting a painting will be present-ed as well. Each class will begin with a short demonstration.

Dates: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23Time: Tuesdays, 3-5pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Tom TartaglinoRegistration $100, Supply list upon registration

Art Journal Workshop Intuitive journaling is a contem-plative, visual journaling practice that’s a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional explora-tion. No drawing skills are required! What is required is curiosity about your inner experience and dreams and willingness to explore a new way of expressing the interplay of words and images.

Date: Jan 24Time: Sunday, 11-5Ages: 16 and upInstructor: Jane SkafteRegistration $60, Supply list upon registration

Have you run of of gift ideas? How about a gift certificate for

an art class?

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Wire Wrapped Ring In this workshop we will make three different ring styles out of copper and one in sterling silver with a 6mm faceted stone.

Date: Feb 13Time: Saturday, 10am-12pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Trish SchornagelRegistration $30, Supplies $25

Painting Outside the Lines:

The Magic of Watercolor

Jane Skafte has been helping others sharpen their creative and intuitive process for years, and will use her extensive background in color and design to help you de-velop your skills in watercolor. This multi-level workshop is an explora-tion designed for all artistic abilities. All levels of skill are welcome. The beginner will learn how to con-trol the watercolor medium while exploring spontaneity and painting fundamentals. The intermediate and advanced students will learn how to make colors pulsate, how to achieve luminosity by layering with glazes, how to balance simple and complex areas in composition.

Dates: Feb 18, 25, March 3, 10Time: Thursdays, 6:30-9pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Jane SkafteRegistration $100, Supply list upon registration

Cubic Zirconia Eternity Pendant

Create a unique, wire wrapped Eternity Pendant. This is a quick and easy piece that everyone loves. We will use three different sized cubic zirconia and sterling silver wire.

Date: Feb 13Time: Saturday, 1-3pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Trish SchornagelRegistration $30, Supplies $25

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting with Becky Parrish

This class introduces the underly-ing concepts of oil painting and provides a solid foundation for further exploration. Students learn the technical and expressive fun-damentals of oil painting working from still life set ups. Demonstrations will aid students in value, color and paint handling, edges and compo-sition. Some drawing experience is helpful.

Dates: Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25Time: Fridays, 1-3pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Becky ParrishRegistration $100 Supply list upon registration

Got a Birthday Coming? Call us to schedule an ART Party, 540.672.7311

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Portrait Anatomy with Thomas Marsh

This four week class with artist Thomas Marsh covers the fundamental prin-ciples of portrait drawing. - Geometric principles of simplifying 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: Feb 22, 29, March 7, 14Time: Mondays, 6-9pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Thomas MarshRegistration $100, Supply list upon registration

Creative Color Pencil Workshop: Roosters!

In the hands of this experienced in-structor, you will experience “near immediate” success in making a colored pencil painting. Tech-niques of layering and burnishing will be introduced in demos, as well as your own drawings.

Date: Feb 27Time: Saturday, 10am-2pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Kitty DoddRegistration $60, Supply list upon registration

Beginning Photography: Basic Composition

Excellent photographs can be taken with any kind of camera, from a phone camera, to a point-and-shoot, to a fancy DSLR. All the equipment in the world cannot make a photograph exciting if the composition is poor. This class will cover the basics of good composi-tion so that when you are docu-menting your vacation or taking pictures of your friends, you will be happy with the result.

Date: March 5Time: Saturday, 1-4Ages: 16 and upInstructor: Pat TemplesRegistration $35, Supply list upon registration

Spinner Ring Workshop Learn the basics of soldering ster-ling silver wire and forging copper tubing while creating whimsical spinner rings.

Date: March 12Time: Saturday, 1-3pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Trish SchornagelRegistration $30, Supplies $25

Miniature Animal Portraits (with easels)

Spend a few hours with renowned animal artist, Kitty Dodd, and go home with a miniature oil painting of your pet. This class is wonderful for beginners or those that would like to improve their skills. Students will learn wonderful techniques to catch the personality of their beloved pet. Bring pictures to use as inspiration.

Date: March 19Time: Saturday, 10am-2pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Kitty DoddRegistration $60, Supply list upon registration

T.G.I.Art (Thank Goodness It’s ART!) Wine & Art FridaysJoin us for a fun evening out with your friends! One of our best teach-ers, artist Carol Barber, will guide you through a step-by-step workshop to create a beautiful piece of art to take home in one evening! Gather your friends for a great experience in a fun and relaxed environment. Feel free to bring food and drinks to share!

T.G.I.Art: Chickens ScratchWhat a fun piece to display. This is an accessible creation that is really fun to paint!Date: Jan 22Time: Friday, 6-9pmAges: Adults OnlyInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration $30, Supplies $15

T.G.I.Art: Bouquet of Flowers for TwoBring your partner and join us for a fun Friday evening to create a beau-tiful piece of artwork. Barboursville artist, Carol Barber has created a vibrant painting – just for us. She will lead us in a guided, step-by-step workshop as we recreate her colorful painting. Make paintings that can be displayed side-by-side or individually. Couples can mean anything – bring your best friend, your boyfriend, even your mom! This is meant to be a relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to bring something to eat and drink while you work. Date: Feb 19Time: Friday, 6-9pmAges: Adults OnlyInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration $30 (each), Supplies $15 (each)

T.G.I.Art: Painted WineglassesCreate a unique set of wineglasses with your own special artwork. Date: March 18Time: Friday, 6-9pmAges: Adults OnlyInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration $30, Supplies $15

Find the most up-to-date class and event information on our website at:

www.artscenterinorange.com

FREE Last Saturday Art for Kids:Saturday, Nov 28, Dec 19, Jan 30, Feb 27; 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:Sponsored by:

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This class allows students to be in-spired by major art movements from Impressionism to Abstraction and to create their own masterpieces. Stu-dents will also be introduced to fa-mous artists, explore their work and techniques, and discover interesting facts about their lives.

Dates: Jan 22, Feb 9, March 18, April 15Time: Fridays, 4:30-5:30pmAges: 8-12Instructor: Carol BarberRegistration $60, Supplies included

Art School for Preschoolers

Express yourself using Art as your language. Learn to paint, sculpt, and create to with all types of ma-terials. This class is for preschoolers with an adult partner.

Dates: Jan 14, Feb 11, March 10, April 14Time: Thursdays, 11:30-12:15Ages: 3-5 with an adult partnerInstructor: Julie JacksonRegistration $50 Supplies included

Afterschool Art Club This class will enable children to explore and expand their creativ-ity. Basic skills, art tools, techniques and vocabulary will be taught. Each class is unique and fun!

Dates: Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 15Time: Fridays, 3:30-4:30 Ages: 5-7Instructor: Julie JacksonRegistration $55, Supplies included

Teacher BiographiesCarol Barber received a BFA from James Madison University and a MFA from Radford University. She has worked as a digital illustrator, graphic designer, adjunct professor, Arts Specialty Teacher and has been an instructor at The Arts Center In Orange for several years. Carol also teaches through the Outreach Program at The Arts Center. Carol has shown her paintings through numerous group, jury and festival shows. She currently paints from her beautiful little cottage studio in Barboursville.

Kitty Dodd is a renowned animal artist. She has taken a wide variety of classes at Mary Baldwin College, Savannah College of Art and Design and The Beartooth School of Art, with Terry Isaac, John Banovich, and Paco Young, as well as studying under Ann Kullberg, Robert Houck, Vera Curnow, James Sulkowski, John Seerey-Lester, Lee Cable, Heiner Hertling, and Gil Dellinger. Kitty has always loved animals, and was thrilled to teach adults at the National Zoo in DC! She developed an art program from scratch at a private school in Virginia where she taught 15 years. Now, she paints professionally in her “studio with a view”, mostly commissions of loved pets with dogs and horses in particular. She travels extensively for workshops and exhibits. She has been a long time educator at The Arts Center In Orange.

Aimee Hunt received her BA from the College of the Atlantic, where she concentrated on Fabric Design and Ceramics. For 8 years, Aimee was a student at the Bemis Art School for Children. She has also studied at the Worcester Craft Center and the Corcoran School of Art. She has taught at The Arts Center in Orange for many years, previously serving as the Executive Director. She currently serves as the Associate Academic Curator at The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia.

Julie Jackson has been a part of The Arts Center In Orange since the beginning, serving in various capacities. She has served as the Education Coordinator since 2013. Julie is a part of the Outreach Program at The Arts Center, through which she teaches art to all Orange County Head Start and Early Head Start Classes. She is a piano teacher in Orange, Greene and Albemarle Counties. Julie is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University and also holds a Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. She has been a student and teacher of piano for over 40 years.

Ed King teaches for Germanna Community College. He is interested in ancient history and archaeology. He often includes images from nature in his artwork. He received his MFA degree from Pratt Institute in New York City. He also studied at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Ed has been a part of the education staff at The Arts Center in Orange for several years. You can often see his work in our gallery and gallery shop. He also shows in the Fredericksburg area.

Thomas Marsh is a classical sculptor who has created many public monuments and has work in public and private collections throughout the United States. Noted works include The Statue in The Santa Cruz, CA, monument to surfing; John the Baptist at Mission San Juan Bautista, CA; The Crucifix and Sanctuary Sculptures at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, VA; and the Victims of Communism Memorial (2007) in Washington, DC. Marsh received a BFA in painting from the Layton School of Art, Milwaukee, WI in 1974, an MFA in sculpture from California State University, Long Beach in 1977, and studied extensively in Italy. Thomas gives back to the community by teaching various classes at The Arts Center In Orange when his schedule allows. Thomas and his family reside in Virginia.

Sally Mickley has taught Hand Building Clay Classes at The Arts Center In Orange for the past five years. She also taught The Art Form of Clay in Columbia, North Carolina, The Hermitage Foundation Museum of Norfolk, Virginia and in her home studio, Moonshadows in Central Virginia. Sally’s work has been exhibited, juried and sold in many locations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Sally also teaches various workshops and classes for adults and children throughout the year.

Becky Parrish has worked as an artist since 1988. She has served as an Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton and Assistant Professor at Germanna Community College. She served as the Director and Co-owner of The William Woodward School of Fine Art in Warrenton and has taught workshops in various areas, including the Woodberry Forest School. Becky received a BFA from George Mason University and her M.F.A. in Painting from The George Washington University in 1996. She has received numerous awards as an artist and as an art instructor. She has exhibited extensively. She is a new addition to our team and we welcome her to The Arts Center In Orange. Trish Schornagel has been drawn to unusual pieces of jewelry since she can first remember. She is fascinated by the gems and stones that come from our Earth and also has a great appreciation for Celtic knot work. Trish has built a business as a jewelry maker, selling stained glass pieces as well. All of Trish’s pieces are created by hand in her home studio, out of materials such as sterling silver, copper, bronze, brass, dichroic glass, fused glass and gemstones. Each piece is as unique as the person who wears it. Trish is a long time instructor in jewelry making at The Arts Center In Orange.

Jane Skafte is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Il, with a BFA in Textile Design and Printmaking. She also studied at Syracuse University, receiving a MA in Textile Design and a MFA in Studio Art. She has also studied Web and Multimedia through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh online. Jane is currently an Instructor of Graphic Design, Typography and Watercolor at Piedmont Community College. She is a Workshop Presenter at McGuffey Art Center as well. Jane has exhibited throughout the country and has received numerous awards. Jane offers classes and workshops in watercolor, mixed media and more at The Arts Center in Orange.

Tom Tartaglino was born in Heidelburg, Germany in 1956. Tom grew up in suburban Maryland, married and moved to Palmyra Virginia in 1979. Tom “bought a house in the country to raise vegetables and children” before attending Virginia Commonwealth University, receiving a BFA in Painting and Printmaking in 1994. He has worked as an artist since. “There is a realism about today that I am especially interested. My attempt is to paint through realism the psychological truth of my subjects or some form thereof. It’s a tricky course and very challenging, but one gets to be a good observer this way. There is much to paint. “

Pat Temples is a photographer who resides in Greene County. A member of The Art Guild of Greene, The Charlottesville Photography Initiative, and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle, her photographs have won numerous awards and have appeared in The Arts Center In Orange, The Virginia Wildlife Magazine, The Piedmont Environmental Council and other various juried exhibits. Pat’s “Voices of the Land” project was commissioned by the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy, and featured Fairview Farm of Greene County. Pat teaches various photography classes at The Arts Center In Orange.

Sunday, December 6 at 1pm

Meet Author Hilary Holladay & Learn About Herbert Huncke: The Time Square Hustler Who Inspired Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation

“Known simply as Huncke, he had an automatic entrée into New York City’s worst neighborhoods and best jazz clubs. His mandarin face was well known in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Harlem, and Queens. Cops knew him, as did thieves, prostitutes, and young authors hungry for characters they could write into their books. What Kerouac, Burroughs, and Ginsberg had seen through a glass darkly was what Huncke had lived and breathed. No matter how hard the others tried, they could never convey the beat essence with Huncke’s authority...” from HERBERT HUNCKE: The Times Square Hustler Who Inspired Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation. Muse and mentor to Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac-who said of him, “Huncke is the greatest story teller I know, an absolute genius at it”- Herbert Huncke steps out of the shadow of his more illustrious peers in this absorbing and tender biography by Hilary Holladay. In this richly-layered portrait, the unsung bard of the streets emerges in all his tattered glory: his painful childhood and adolescent rebellion; run-ins with the law; adventures at sea and riding the rails; and later life in his beloved New York City where he became a legendary denizen and guide to the new bohemians eager to learn from the wily master.

Hilary Holladay is a writer and scholar of American literature who has published books on African American literature as well as the Beat Movement. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned her Ph.D., she has taught at James Madison University and the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, where she was founding director of the Jack and Stella Kerouac Center for American Studies. Her published works include Wild Blessings: The Poetry of Lucille Clifton, a poetry collection titled The Dreams of Mary Rowlandson, and most recently, Tipton, a novel. She has also co-edited with Robert

Holton, What’s Your Road Man? Critical Essays on Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. She lives in Orange County, Virginia. www.HilaryHolladay.com

Unexpected Treasures and How to Find Them

with Lark Mason November 14th from 4 - 5:30pm

At The Arts Center In Orange

As part of our GAGA Gala weekend celebration of great antiques and glorious art, the Arts Center In Orange will host Lark Mason for a talk and reception.

Lark Mason is a renowned expert in Chinese art and antiquities. He is also an author, appraiser, independent curator, educator, and art consultant. He has regularly appeared since 1996 on the PBS series, Antiques Roadshow, where he specializes in Asian works of art. He worked with Sotheby’s, New York, from 1979-2003, where he was an appraiser, Senior Vice President in the Chinese Works of Art Department, and Director of Online Auctions. At Sotheby’s, he evaluated collections including those of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and many others. In 2003, he left Sotheby’s to start iGavelauctions.com, an international art auction company with regional associates in most major metropolitan areas of the United States, in Europe and Asia. An Adjunct Professor at New York University, he is regularly involved with the valuation and identification of Asian and other works of art.

Tickets for Lark Mason’s talk are

$20 and can be purchased at The Arts Center.

The Arts Center In Orange Community Outreach acts as a hub offering arts programming to schools and other non-profit groups, helping to stretch their dollars and amplify their effectiveness, by providing opportunities for:- Creative self-expression through the arts- Positive learning experiences- A stable, stress free and creative environment- Cultural and generational interaction- Flexibility in programming- Less cost for overhead and materials- Transportation concerns are minimized

The Outreach Program is a completely grant and private donation funded program. In order to reach and serve the broadly diverse audience within our community - from toddlers to seniors - it takes, on average, $2,000 per month.

Community Outreach

This Season, Consider a Gift of ART Outreach! Please consider a holiday gift of art outreach, in your name or in honor of someone special. Contact us at 540-672-7311 or email at [email protected] for more information on this creative gift.

Holiday Open HouseFriday - Sunday, December 4, 5 & 6

Visit the Gallery Shop at The Arts Center In Orange for Original Gifts Made in Virginia!

129 East Main Street, Orange, VAMon - Sat / 10am-5pm

(and for special events)

We’ve got coffee mugs & coffee pens, wooden snowmen & wooley snowmen, baby sweaters & baby toys, cat pottery & chicken paintings, elegant landscapes & edgy abstracts, a map of the world burned into a gourd the size of an egg, artisan soaps & aromatic candles, precious jewelry & fun funky stuff, mystery & history books, wonderful music, fabulous fiber and so much more - all created by local folks! Let’s all keep Orange “Home for the Holidays” and support our artists!

Friday Evening Holiday Music Caroling with pianist Julie Jackson, 5 - 7pm

All Day Saturday, Artist Demonstrations Guitar Sing-a-long with Lyle Sanford, 10am - noon

& Holiday Music

Sunday Afternoon Author Talk & Book Signing “Herbert Huncke: The Time Square Hustler Who Inspired Jack Kerouac

and the Beat Generation” with Author Hilary Holladay, 1-2pm