SASI Newsletter

NOV / DEC 2015

~ PROGRAMS ~
SASI Open House Sun Nov 22
Our annual Open House is Sun, Nov 22, 1 to 4 pm.
Our 2016 Calendar themed Endangered Species will be
on sale. Over 75 artists will be selling their fine arts
and crafts throughout the depot in our Art for
Christmas display. There will be food and beverages
to enjoy all afternoon.

Gateways to the South

Awards were presented Saturday October 10, at the
Southern Arts Societys annual Gateways to the South
art competition and exhibit. Featured prominently in the
exhibit are landscapes, historical sites, and the people
and places that reflect our Southern history and culture.
Local artists have entered fifty works of art in this
years show. Judge for the exhibit was Edward J. Burnam
Jr., a contemporary fine artist, currently teaching at
Central Piedmont Community College, in Charlotte North
Carolina. Mr. Burnam selected first, second, third place
awards along with three merit awards.
First Place went to Ellen
Devenny for her photograph
titled Old South. Mr.
Burnam choose her work for
the excellent technique in
the development process.
The photo brings a historical
perspective to a
contemporary time and space.
Second Place went to James L. Norman for his oil
painting titled Black Field
Rain. The impasto works
well in suggesting an
atmosphere clouded by
morning dew. The house
is unbalanced and sets a
mood complimented by
the red dash. It feels
as if I am looking into a
past that is unresolved and ephemeral said Mr. Burnam.
Third Place went to Allegra Klett Wilson for her
mixed media piece called Rejoice.
Mr. Burnam
describes his choice The simplicity of this work gives me
a feeling that a more rural,
less formal discipline was
applied by the artist. The
work is appealing to me
based on its honest
uncontrived representation
of very strong southern
symbols. This piece really
feels like it captures the
south to me in such an innocent way.
Merit awards went to Ashley Pardue for Angel Oak
photography, to Paul Shafranski Dreamer pen and ink,
and Lori McAdams for Art Tradition scratch board.
The Gateways exhibit runs thru Nov 13 in the Reavis
Gallery.

Southern Arts Society

Tuesday November 10 (Second Tuesday) we
will have elections for 2016 officers and collate
our 2015 Calendars. Extra hands make putting the
calendars together go faster.
Please have ALL
calendar pages signed, especially the Extras.
Nominated for officers are: President Jewel
Reavis, Vice Pres. Davis Goodman, Secretary
Margo McKee and Marie Lafitte, Treasurer
Johnsie Reavis. We will have a runoff for secretary.
Bring a covered dish to share for dinner! Start time
6:30!
Tuesday Dec 1 SASI Christmas Party and gift
exchange. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share.
We will draw numbers for our artsy gift exchange, so if
you want to participate, please bring a wrapped gift,
preferably handmade by you or purchased locally
(SASI has a great gift shop!). Value $20. Start time
6:30! Bring a friend and share the Christmas cheer.
Visitors are Welcome! Bring a friend!

Shutter Light Photo Group

(photography club of Southern Arts Society)
Tues Nov 17 meeting: We will wrap up and discuss
the print competition and talk about techniques for
Christmas lighting photography.
December Meeting: Program To be Announced.
Details, Ellen Devenny at LDEVENNY@carolina.rr.com
Shutter Light Group
meets the third Tuesday each month.
Social Time 6:30 Program 7:00
Visitors are Welcome! Bring a friend!

~ PHOTO COMPETITION ~
Members of the Shutter Light Group and Southern
Arts Society entered their photographs for a print
competition held on Tues Oct 20. Images were
entered into six categories: People, Animals, Scapes
-landscapes, cityscapes, etc., Nature, Abstract, and
Unclassified. Judges were professional photographers
Mike Baker, Rick Haithcox, and Randy McNeilly.
Scoring was based on the Merit system used By the
Professional Photographers of America to award their
Degrees
Master
Photographer,
Photographic
Craftsman etc. Photos receiving a score of 80 or
above earn a ''Blue'' ribbon and a Merit towards their
degree. Other scores are 76 to 79 for a Red ribbon,
and 72 to 75 for a White ribbon.
Awards for the best photos were announced at
a public reception held on Fri Oct 23. The judges
each selected their favorite photo. Randy McNeilly
picked "Questions" by Davis Goodman from Gastonia,
Rick Haithcox selected "Through the Fog" by Ashley
Pardue from Cherryville and Mike Baker chose
"Moonlight Vista" by Hal Bryant from Shelby. Best of
Show, selected by all three judges was Diagonals by
Ellen Devenny of Kings Mountain. The Photo
Competition will be on display in the Founders Gallery
through Nov 13.

~ Deliver Art for Holiday Sale ~

Take in of art will begin Saturday November 14
from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday Nov 15 from 1-4
pm and during regular gallery hours. Artists Please
have your work clearly labeled with Your Name,
Title, Medium and Price.
Please see attached
Inventory form and Labels for your work.

~ SASI Holiday Hours ~

Along with our usual hours Tues - Sat 10 am 4 pm,
SASI will be open Sundays - November 22 through
December 20 from 1 4 p.m. Come do your Christmas
shopping and pick up your 2016 calendar!
We also need you to volunteer on those extra
Sundays, or anytime you can give! We appreciate it!

~ WORKSHOPS ~
Painting on Plates
Saturday Nov 7 from 10 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person
Paint and Munch so bring your lunch. Come join Lisa
Lewis at the depot to learn a fun new craft just in time for
Christmas. She will lead us in a paint your plate
workshop using permanent markers. These make
awesome gifts. Dont delay sign up today. The workshop
is only $25 with all supplies provided. Please register
and pay in advance.

~ POTTERY ~
Ongoing pottery classes meet Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Details call Carol Picard at 704-629-5062.

Best of Show in the

Shutter Light Print
Competition
Diagonals
by Ellen Devenny

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY, INC.

at the Depot
P.O. BOX 334, 301 N. PIEDMONT AVE.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
704.739.5585
Depot/Gallery Hours:
Tues-Sat 10am - 4pm
Closed major holidays

~ ART TRACKS ~
Nov 7 Workshop painting on plates ($25)
Nov 10 SASI Annual Meeting and Elections
Nov 13 Last day for Gateways Exhibit
Nov 14-15 Deliver art Art for Christmas show
Nov 17 - Shutter Light Photo Group meeting
Nov 22 SASI Open House 1-4 pm
Nov 26-27 SASI CLOSED
Nov 28 Small Business Saturday
Dec 1 - SASI Christmas Party
Dec 5 Kings Mountain Christmas Parade
Dec 15 Shutter Light Photo Group Meeting
Events are FREE unless noted otherwise ($)

OFFICERS 2015
President
Ron Shepard shepardron.sasi@gmail.com
Vice President Camiel Bradshaw
704-739-6234
Secretary
Open
Treasurer
Johnsie Reavis
704-739-2056

COMMITTEES
Calendars
Jewel Reavis
803-448-4578
Education
Jennifer Borja
704-745-6960
Finance
Ron Shepard shepardron.sasi@gmail.com
Grants
Margo McKee
704-600-8568
Historian / Library
Danielle Lafitte
Maintenance/Social Camiel Bradshaw 704-739-6234
Membership
Tammy Lafitte
704-750-4365
Exhibits / Newsletter Jewel Reavis
803-448-4578
Pottery Studio
Carol Picard
704-629-5952
Public Relations
Ellis Noell
704-473-8727
Publicity
Cathey Noell
980-329-4030
Volunteer Coordinator Open
Webmaster
Tammy Farley
704-739-7419

www.southernartssociety.org

~ 2016 Membership Dues ~

It is now almost 2016 and membership is due. SASI
depends on your dues to fund our projects throughout
the year.
Please pay your dues on time.
Also,
remember that you must be a member to have work
in the gift shop.
General Membership is $25 per year, Family is $35
and supporting Membership is $50. Please mail your
membership dues to SASI at P.O. Box 334, Kings
Mountain, NC 28086. A membership form is available
at the Depot or online.
Please write SASI
membership on your check.

~ Volunteers Needed at SASI ~

SASI needs a few hours of your time each month. We
need two hosts for each day. One is a key person
who is responsible for opening up the building and
making sales. The second person is there to provide
support and safety. There are a few quick chores to
do if are up to it and you can bring your current art
project to work on. If you have a few hours to spare,
please call SASI at 704-739-5585. Thanks!

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