Featured Print by Sam Tumminello

The Featured Print
now at the
Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe
in Huntsville's Historic Old Town District
at Five Points

"Glass spheres modifying light rays and shadows into a rhyme and rhythm of universal thought."

Inchiostro Print

"Homage To Light"

From the series: "Abstract Realities"

A photographed abstract assemblage.

Art On the Square Athens, Al., Sept.11.

Art On the Square Athens, Al., Sept.11.

Art On the Square Arts Festival is Saturday, Sept 11, 2010, from 10 am until 4 pm, around the Courthouse, in downtown Athens . This year's festival promises to be more entertaining than ever. There will be approximately 50 visual artists including painters, sculptors, metal artists, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, jewelry artists, mixed media artists, and more. Savvy collectors are encouraged to come to the festival and see the quality and diversity represented at this year’s show. Performing arts will also be represented this year. Art On the Square is bringing a professional troupe of Irish Step dancers to Athens with bagpipes in tow. They will perform 2 shows during the festival on Sept 11. Also performing is a professional singer songwriter from Nashville, as well as lots of local musical talent, and all are encouraged to participate in a community drum circle. Kelly Kazek will be reading excerpts from her book and signing copies for those interested in Alabama’s deadliest tornadoes. The multi faceted KidsZone is always free and offers over 20 art activities for children. A rain location has been secured at Athens State University Gym.

Art On The Square Festival Performing Arts Schedule:

Sept.11,2010, 10 am-4 pm, Downtown Athens

9:45 – 10:00 Clements High School Marching Band

10:00 – 10:20 Tonya Harper-Williams, soloist

10:30 – 11:00 Christina Lynn

11:00 – 11:45 Brian Ashley Jones Duo (Nashville singer song writer)

11:45 – 12:30 Daniel Whitt leads the open community drum circle

12:30 – 1:00 Mayor Dan Williams presents awards to children art winners

1:00 – 1:30 Minhao Lu

1:30 – 2:00 Susan Hood

2:00 – 2:30 Christi Lachelle Hood

2:30 – 3:00 Nashville Irish Step Dancers

3:00 – 3:30 Barry Kay

3;30 – 4:00 Nashville Irish Step Dancers

Artist Link Added: Photographer John Beene

The Huntsville Art Blog is delighted to add Photographer, John Beene's website to the Artists Links.

Check out his beautiful photography at http://photography.thebeene.com

Also, look for John's Featured Artist spot coming up soon.

Peter Grant - Valley Planet

Peter Grant's 

"The Clownfish World" 

is  on the front page of Valley Planet. 

www.petergrantfineart.com

Artist Link Added: Amanda Duke Brown

The Huntsville Art Blog is delighted to added Amanda Duke Brown's website to the artists links.

Check out her artwork at: www.serpentanddoveart.com

Atlanta Art Shows Website

Sculptor, Richard White (www.DrawToLive.com) forwarded the website http://atlantaartshows.com/ to the HSV Art Blog. He thought some might find it interesting. There is a lot of informational info listed on the website. Thanks for the info Richard!

Atlanta Art Shows

Atlanta Artists

Atlanta Art Galleries

Atlanta Museums

Atlanta Art Blogs

Atlanta Art Organizations

Atlanta Art News

Atlanta Art Contests

Atlanta Art Stores

Featured Atlanta Gallery Shows

About Atlanta

http://atlantaartshows.com/

Marty Sellers, Owner of Sellers Photo Aerial and Commercial Photography

Who's Who in Huntsville- http://www.whoswhoinhuntsville.com

Marty Sellers, Owner of SellersPhoto Aerial and Commercial Photography, recently attended the annual Professional Aerial Photographers Association international conference in Sugarland, TX where he completed training and testing to become certified in Aerial Photography. Certification includes focused training in aviation safety, technical photographic skills as it applies to photography from an airplane or helicopter, and knowledge of governmental rules and regulations that apply to aerial photography. In his second year on the Board of Directors of the 400-member association, Marty assists local realtors, developers, site selection consultants and construction project managers with aerial photo needs in Huntsville, Birmingham and Nashville. See samples of his award-winning photography at www.sellersphoto.com

Wanted: Presenters for the AL Arts Education Advocacy Summit

MAKING IT HAPPEN: Request for Presenters

Statewide Arts Education Summit 2010 -- October 6-8, 2010

Alabama’s statewide arts education advocacy summit will take place at the Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa, this October with a focus on “Making it Happen.” In January 2011 the Merce Cunningham Dance Company plans a legacy tour through Alabama. Cunningham, Cage and Rauschenberg were the first improvisational collaborators to create “Happenings” at Black Mountain College beginning in 1930, and even in the early ‘70’s, “Happenings” were still very much alive. A “Happening” was an arts event (improvisational, multi-disciplinary and non-linear) created by both performers and audience. Boundaries disappeared and the audience became part of the art. Often things were left to chance with no script or plot. “Happenings” developed on the spot.

Everything we are learning today in education research states that when the students are active learners, boundaries dissolve and everyone learns together. Students gain the skills they need for the future, and school culture becomes risk free, innovative and exciting. What better time to reengage the old “Happening” model for our Arts Education Summit!

We are looking for presenters willing to go out on a limb to offer “Happenings” that will engage us in advocacy for arts education. That advocacy should include excellent teaching in the arts both sequential and integrated; building awareness in communities through strong partnerships with schools, and building legislation in our government to create policy stating the arts are essential for every student. We encourage you to envision a “Happening” structured to encourage learning about what you have to offer. That structure should engage a community of learners attending our summit, and enhance their capacity building for our schools, our communities and/or our government.

Break Out Sessions will be 90 minutes. We need sessions on: how to integrate the arts, how to develop community partnerships, and how to influence policy makers. We need sessions on anything that enhances arts education, including technology, assessment, questioning, envisioning, strategic planning, networking, and more. We also need teaching artists to showcase their work. If you have an idea with the capacity to strengthen arts programs in Alabama – we want you!

Please send your proposals immediately to Diana Green at the Alabama State Council on the Arts. You may email proposals to diana.green@arts.alabama.gov. If you have questions or would like to brainstorm by phone, please call me at 334/242-4076 Ext. 241.

Proposals should include objective, planned activities or improvisational direction, and a creative element that uses lessons learned or discoveries made to culminate your session. You may send narratives or lesson plans. Choose your own format for your “Happening” proposal. We may need to call you, so include current contact information.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for all you do for Alabama’s students!!!!

Diana F. Green

334/242-4076 Ext. 241

diana.green@arts.alabama.gov

HSV Times: Southerland's Photo

Southerland's Photo: Husband and wife have worked side by side for 42 years

Published: Tuesday, August 03, 2010, Mike Marshall, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, Al. - More and more, it's unusual to find a couple who have been married for 42 years, much less work together that long.

"It's not hard," Malcolm Tarkington said. "She just does what I tell her."

"Yeah, right," Betsy Tarkington said. "No, that's not true."

Malcolm and Betsy Tarkington, married for 51 years, have worked side by side at Southerland's Photo since 1968.

Malcolm bought the store from Dave Southerland when it was at Dunnavant's Mall, Southerland's home from 1966-75.

Betsy did clerical work and waited on customers after Malcolm became the owner in January 1968.

To read more of this copyright article go to:

http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2010/08/southerlands_photo_husband_and.html

Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics" Sept. 23

You are invited to attend an Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics"

Neki Garrett and Marcus Hunt, Arts Attorney with the Duell/Hunt Law Firm, LLC. in Birmingham and founder of Alabama Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, are scheduled to speak to the local art community 9AM to 12PM, Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment in Huntsville, AL.

Alabama Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (ALAArts) along with Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment are hosting the workshop entitled Copyright and Trademark Basics. Mr. Hunt will present information on the everyday issues that relate to artist and arts organization in the areas of Copyright and Trademark Law. Mr. Hunt will also speak about the vision and impact of Alabama Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts.

If you would like to attend the event, RSVP to Gina Hurst at 256.361.4960 or gina@ginahurst.com by September 20th. The cost is $15 and will be collected at the workshop. Cash or check will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Alabama Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (ALAArts).

For more information on the Copyright and Trademark Basics workshop please contact:

Gina Hurst, Art Consultant, gina@ginahurst.com, Tele: 256.361.4960

Or

Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment, David Edwards, Manager, 2211 Seminole Dr., Huntsville, AL 35805 Tele: 256.533.0399 davidatlowemill@me.com http://www.lowemill.net

Or

Marcus L. Hunt, Attorney of Law, 2803 Greystone Commercial Blvd. Suite 12, Birmingham, AL 35242 t 205.408.3025 f 205.408.3029 www.duelllawfirm.com or Neki Garrett at neki.garrett@gmail.com

Copyright and Trademark Issues- Daniel Moore

Artist Daniel Moore makes free expression stand

Published: Sunday, August 08, 2010 Mark McCarter, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Do you have "The Catch" on your wall? Or "Maximum Block?" Or "The Goal Line Stand?" Or any of the Daniel Moore prints that most self-respecting Alabama fans have?

Makes you feel even more an Alabama fan, right?

The University of Alabama might argue otherwise. It'd argue that instead of showing your loyalty, you're in cahoots with an artist who is profiting from illegal use of school colors and logo.

Moore has provided more good will and good memories for Tide fans than anyone not on the Alabama payroll.

But the university thinks it needs to be on Moore's payroll.

To read more of this copyright story please visit:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/08/artist_daniel_moore_makes_free.html

John "Jahni" Moore creates mural projects

Local teacher spearheads summer mural project

Published: Saturday, August 07, 2010

Sarah Cure, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, AL. - Prometheus in classic Greek mythology was a Titan who famously stole fire from the almighty and powerful god of thunder, Zeus, to share and give to humankind.

For that benevolent act, Prometheus was chastised by Zeus and chained to a rock where he painfully awaited each day for an eagle to eat his liver.

Excluding the morbid act, John "Jahni" Moore - an art teacher at Butler High School - applies Prometheus' myth to his ideology of the arts.

"Most everyday people never step foot in a museum," said Moore, an Alabama A&M University alumnus, "so I want to take art out of the museums and galleries." "I want to put art in front of everyday people and share it with them like Prometheus."

To read more of this copyright article please visit: http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/08/local_teacher_spearheads_summe.html

Studio Space available at Lowe Mill ARTS

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Hi all ... if you are an artist and are interested in a studio here at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment ... the deadline for applying to be included in the next jurying process is Sept 10th. Please contact Lowe Mill Manager David Edwards for more info. Thanks! 256.533.0399 or davidatlowemill@me.com

Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr., Huntsville, AL 35805 www.lowemill.net

Flying Monkey- Artist Market

Saturday - 7th - 12-4PM - Artist Market - Flying Monkey - Admission FREE - Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth at the Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill ARTS and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility - safe from rain

www.lowemill.net

Ascribing Artists exhibiting at the Church of the Nativity Aug. and Sept.

You are Invited!

Ascribing Artists Exhibit

Church of the Nativity, Banister Room, 208 Eustis Ave. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801

Exhibit on display Aug. and Sept. 2010. Mon. thru Thurs. 9 am to 4 pm, Fri. and Sun. 9 am to Noon. Closed Sat.

Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be "A Reflection of His Glory" in all that we do.

Not all Ascribing Artists paint religious themes or Biblical depictions. The subject matter of the artist is not necessarily what makes us Ascribing Artists, it is the heart behind the artist with the desire to share the gospel. We recognize that anything we do pales in comparison to the Glory of the Lord, so our desire is not to offer something that deserves praise, but to point to the only ONE worthy of praise.

Artists on exhibit: Vanessa Austin, Jane Blevins, Leslie Reid Brasher, Julie Ellsworth, Joe Fikes, Gina Hurst, Paul LaBathe, Johanna Littleton, Cynthia Massey Parsons, Jackie Segars, Russ Sexton, Doris Sisk, John Stout, Angela True and Lynn Weatherford

For more info visit www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or e-mail:AscribingArtists@gmail.com

For more info about the Church of the Nativity please call (256) 533-2455 or visitwww.nativity.dioala.org

Featured Artist: Susie Garrett

"Stairs Two" by Susie Garrett, copyright

"Rear Entrance" by Susie Garrett, copyright

"Parking Garage" by Susie Garrett, copyright

Susie Garrett

Artist

Through my colored pencil drawings, I transform the harsh and cold qualities of urban structures into calmness and atmospheric beauty. Environmental issues important to me are addressed indirectly through the respectful manner in which these scenes are portrayed, void of its familiar companions of litter and disrepair. My realistic style is expressed through the use of repeating shapes, dramatic perspective, wide use of values, and the study of light and shadow.

Susie’s colored pencil piece, “Going Green - The Hologram Makeover”, was accepted into “Imagine Tomorrow” exhibit at The Huntsville Museum of Art. This exhibit runs through September 12, 2010. The Little Green Store on Monte Sano Blvd has a selection of her work for sale.

Contact Susie Garrett via email for a studio visit.

susieg@knology.net

Featured Artist: P. Richard Stacey

"In the Pink" by P. Richard Stacey, copyright

"Westward Ho" by P. Richard Stacey, copyright

"Soldier Sam" by P. Richard Stacey, copyright

"Cherries" by P. Richard Stacey

Painter, P. Richard Stacey

I have been Interested in and have worked with several different forms of art for most of my adult life from metal and wood sculptures to paintings. Since 2007 I have been able to devote much more time to my painting and I have really grown to enjoy being able to create using mainly bright lively acrylic colors on wood and canvas.

Please visit my Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arley-AL/Stacey-Gallery-Unique-Art/131482490204336?v=wall

P. Richard Stacey

Arley, AL

prs4gifts@gmail.com

256-303-0418

256-303-6606

Art being shown: Cullmam, Alabama, 3rd Street Promenade

Featured Artist: Holly Morningstar

"These Hands Could be Fins" by Holly Morningstar, copyright

"If Icarus Knew of Ambrosia" by Holly Morningstar, copyright

"Flying to Fall Free" by Holly Morningstar, copyright

"The Birth of Passion" by Holly Morningstar, copyright

Artist’s Statement
Holly Morningstar

My art, no matter the medium, is at its core a self-portrait. The figures are in no way an accurate visual representation of me, but I am not interested in recreating things of this world that already have flesh. Instead, I bring my emotions or thoughts into the world by giving bones and breath, molding them from dusty daydreams or persistent nightmares. I decorate them with familiar images from mythology and pop culture that reinforce my initial intention for the sake of effective communication with my future self and potential audience. I enjoy defining abstractions of my heart with concrete imagery because it makes me feel like I am rescuing them from the abyss of mundane life where they will get lost in between my next Diet Pepsi, shower, and phone call.

I create art for the same reason many scrapbook, or take pictures. I never want to forget. I don’t want to forget what it means to be human, feel, and live. Art is essentially a means of self-expression for me, a way to reduce stress, and release love when I become overwhelmed. When I look at things I have created in the past, I can remember what I was feeling, what caused the emotion, the thought processes, etc. Each drawing or painting is an intricate part of me.

While they are personal, I try to make them universal enough that any given viewer can walk away with their version of the core emotion, leaving both of us feeling slightly comforted that someone else feels something similar.

Holly Morningstar

website:

http://archaicsmiles.deviantart.com

email:

archaicsmiles@gmail.com