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“STAMP COLLAGE” ART SHOW AT THE GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

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Abstract collages by nationally exhibited artist, Eugene Motz,

Eugene Motz

will be featured in the Fall Art Show “Stamp Collage” at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse August 5 through October 29. The artist will exhibit mixed media collages reusing stamps, advertisements and envelopes.

Motz’s self-taught skills include paint, collage, printmaking and glass, but his varied artwork often includes common abstract and colorful styles using found materials. The Romanian-born artist began his collages at 16 years old, using colored paper. Eugene Motz currently resides in Atlanta and continues his bold, mixed media artwork.

Visitors can meet the artist at the exhibit’s opening reception on Thursday, August 5, 7:00 – 9:00pm.

The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse is located at 185 Crogan St., in downtown Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-822-5450. Exhibit hours are Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm. Admission is free.

Student Art Show Begins May 18th at Bethesda Park Senior Center

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WHAT

• Bethesda Park Senior Center Student Art Show
• Featuring multi-media art including watercolor paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings, oil and acrylic paintings and pen and pencil drawings.

WHEN

• Tuesday, May 18 through Friday, June 18; Monday through Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm

HOW

• Students from Bethesda Park Senior Center will be displaying their projects for their recent classes.

WHY

• Visitors will enjoy beautiful art work of students from the Bethesda Park Senior Center.

For more information, call the Bethesda Park Senior Center at 770-564-4680.

‘WHAT I’VE SEEN’ FREE ART EXHIBIT at George Pierce Community Recreation Center|

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7th Heaven

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring an exhibit of paintings and photography featuring the Buford Artists’ Group titled “What I’ve Seen.”.

The 13 artists that comprise the Buford Artists’ Group gather regularly to hone their artistic skills and challenge each another to further express themselves in creative and unique ways. Several members of the group were mentored by Joseph Perrin, Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, and started painting with him in the early 1980’s. The artists have shown their work throughout the greater Atlanta area and participated in solo, juried and traveling shows, along with national, regional and international competitions and events.

The exhibit will be on display Dec. 1 through Feb. 18, 2010. Exhibit hours are Mon. through Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  An opening reception will be held Thurs., Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is located at 55 Buford Hwy. in Suwanee. For more information call 770-831-4173 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

Dahlonega

Images Above: “7^th Heaven” and “Dahlonega” by Judith Surowiec are just two pieces of artwork on display beginning in December at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center.

TWO FREE ART EXHIBITS AT PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring a free exhibit of two-dimensional work of the Elizabeth Bame titled “Quiet Impressions” and three-dimensional work of Carlos Almaguer titled “Force of Nature.”

Painting by Elizabeth Bame

Many of Elizabeth Bame’s paintings were inspired from her trips to Europe, as well as the U.S. She has been in numerous juried shows, won several awards, and was selected for the Red Cinder Artist-in-Residence program in 2003. She enjoys painting portraits and at various times has taught classical portrait painting at The Art School in Sandy Springs. “With each painting, my ultimate goal is not merely the composition of an attractive scene, but the creation of a moment. And that moment is not an instant or a second. That moment should linger and breathe deeply. If I can take that moment and make it last forever, if I can somehow recreate that perfect experience of peace, then I believe I’ve been successful,” says Bame.

Juan Carlos Almaguer grew-up in Chicago, attended the University in Monterrey Mexico, and began throwing pots in 2004 as a hobby. The simple yet intense process of wheel throwing was exciting and relaxing at the same time. Here was something as simple as earth, with the combination of water and fire that could turn out a creation which outlasts a lifespan.  It is both intimidating and inspiring. “Most of my work is experimental by nature, I like to try new techniques and enjoy the versatility of a three dimensional surface” says Almaguer.

Pottery by Juan Carlos Almaguer

An opening reception will be held Thurs., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Both exhibits will be on display Nov. 9 through Feb. 4. Exhibit hours are Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. For more information call 770-417-2200 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

“SOUTHERN RECOLLECTIONS” ART SHOW AT THE GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

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Photographs by local artist, Melanie Walter, are featured in the Fall Art Show at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse through Oct. 24. The photography exhibit is entitled “Southern Recollection.”

“Life is so busy; most people don’t have or take the time to view the complexity and beauty of the world around them.  My mission is to create images that bring the outdoors-in [and] give people the opportunity to appreciate the world they may be missing”, said Walter.

Southern Recollection is a collection of favorite flora, landscape and architectural images from the Deep South.  The collection, personally selected by Ms. Walter, is to bring back memories and create inspiration in others to explore our unique southern heritage.

Walter is a Georgia native who specializes in timeless outdoor and architectural photography.  Her inspiration comes from intelligent designs – shapes and patterns – whether it be God’s or man’s.  She is primarily self-taught, but did study photography at Southeastern Center for the arts in the early 90’s.  Photography has always been her creative outlet.  Ms. Walter currently resides in Lawrenceville with her husband and two children.

“Southern Recollection” will be having an opening with refreshments on Thursday, Aug.13, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse is located at 185 Crogan St., in downtown Lawrenceville.  For more information, call 770-822-5450.  Exhibit hours are Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat.10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Gwinnett County Parks Events in August

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Going on now through August 31 – Two Free Art Exhibits in Suwanee!

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring an exhibit of paintings and photography featuring artist Builquis Samadi and photographer Frank Sharp.Both exhibits are currently on display through Aug. 31. Exhibit hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, and Sat. 10am-6pm. Admission is free. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is located at 55 Buford Hwy. in Suwanee. For more information call 770.831.4173.

August 5 thru October 27 – Art Exhibits

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring a free exhibit of two-dimensional work of the Johns Creek Fine Art group titled “TAPROOTS” and three-dimensional work of David Gentry titled “Gone To Pot.”  An opening reception will be held Thurs., Aug. 6 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Both exhibits will be on display Aug. 5 through Oct. 27. Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. For more information call 770.417.2200.

August 3, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Game Night

Games, puzzles, and food with your friends and family! Call your friends and bring them along! All ages; $3/person, pre-register by 7/30, call 770.723.9516. Code: LSCC14235  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

August 6, 1:00pm – Senior Billiards Tournament

Bring your ‘A’ game to score the best at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center’s first Billiards Tournament!  Show off your talent and meet new friends that share billiards as their hobby.  $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.831.4173.  Code: GPCC14251  Ages 50-up.  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center.

August 7, 11:00am-1:00pm – Brown Bag Concert Series

Free! Bugaboos will rock the lawn with a fun and colorful collection of songs! Grab a blanket, lunch, and the kids and enjoy the music, crafts, and face painting! Kids will fill the sky with a rainbow of color in the craft area—come find out what that’s all about! For details on sponsor booths call 770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

August 8, 10:00am-3:00pm – Cheerleading Clinic

Ready-OK! Learn 3 chants, 2 cheers, and a short dance routine plus lunch and cheer-related crafts and games. Age 6-12; $20/person; pre-registration required, call 770.723.9516. Code: LSCC02066  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

August 8, 5:00-8:00pm – Family Fiesta

It’s a fiesta! Fun Mexican music, food, games and crafts! All ages, $10/person; 3-under free; must pre-register by 8/1, call 770.831.4173. Code: GPCC14210  George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

August 13, 2:00pm – Senior Cinema

Free! Do you remember your favorite movie from the 50’s? Enjoy a relaxing movie, bring a friend or make new ones! Movie selections are based on popular movies from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Ages 50-up. No pre-registration required; call 770.831.4173 for more information.

August 15, 1:00-3:00pm – Teddy Bear Picnic

Free! Bring your teddy bear buddy, lunch, and blanket for a special picnic and dessert! Great for tots and teddy bear lovers. Age 3-5; space is limited; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5414.  Code: RJCC14205  Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn Ave, Dacula.

August 17, 12:30pm – Senior Day Trip to Gwinnett Braves

Watch a Gwinnett Braves baseball game at the new Gwinnett Stadium. $20/person plus money for lunch; call 770.831.4173 for reservations. Code: GPCC14207  Ages 50-up. Pick up at Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park 12:30pm; George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center 1:00pm

August 20, 1:00pm – Senior Team Trivia Tournament

Come test your knowledge of history, current events, pop culture and more!  Sign up as individuals or as teams (no more than 4/team).  $2/person; pre-registration required.  Ages 50-up.  Call 770.564.4680 for more information.  Code: GCSC04267 Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.

August 21, 6:00pm-8:00am – Scout Camp Out

Flashlight tag, outdoor cooking, star gazing, tent pitching and more! Eagle Scouts and REI staff will assist Cub, Brownie and Weblo Scouts in setting up a campsite and getting back to nature for the night. Supply list will be provided prior to camp out. $24/1 adult & 1child; $10/additional person; pre-registration required by 8/15, call 770.822.8873.  Code: RJGY143220  Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy, Lawrenceville.

August 22, 6:00pm-midnight – Line Dance-a-thon

Two-Step your way into an evening of nothing but Line Dancing! Bring a snack to share, drinks are provided. Age 13-up; $5/person for early registration; $8/person the week prior to the event. To register, call 770.814.4914. Code: RJGY143220  Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth.

August 28, 6:00-9:30pm – Back-to-School Bash

Back to school doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Join us for swimming, Karaoke, dinner and a movie! Age 10-14; $10/person; pre-registration required, call 770.614.2060. Code: BPCC14205  Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

August 28, 8:00-10:00pm – Moonlight & Music Concert

Free! An evening of live music with Sons of Sailors, a tribute to Jimmy Buffet. This alcohol free event is in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation and the Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association. Advanced reservations $60/table of 6; Lawn seating is free; call 770.822.5450 for table reservations. Code: GHCH14204  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

August 29, 10:00am-3:00pm – Pinckneyville EXPO

Free! Meet instructors and see class demos including ballet, pottery, karate, painting and more!  Kids ages 4-18 can enter the Awesome Artist Contest in three-dimensional art or drawing/painting!  One entry per person; entry deadline is 8/26; call 770.417.2200.  Code: PPCC04213  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross.

August 29, noon-5:00pm – Museum Mania

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at the Gwinnett History Museum, with living history demonstrations, family activities, and information sessions. Fun for all ages; $6/person; pre-registration required, call 770.822.5178. Code: FSHM10296 Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 South Perry St, Lawrenceville.

TWO FREE ART EXHIBITS AT PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

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Johns Creek Fine Art Group

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is sponsoring a free exhibit of two-dimensional work of the Johns Creek Fine Art group titled “TAPROOTS” and three-dimensional work of David Gentry titled “Gone To Pot.”

Johns Creek Fine Art is a group of five women: Nancy Dusenberry, Jan Eubanks, Cathy Fowler, Robin Garrison and Kay Hibbard, brought together by their passion for art. Two elements that bring these women together are a zeal for painting and their belief that painting from life brings a certain and essential truth to the work. This unifying point of view excites each artist to paint on location or from life in the studio and finally to exhibit together.

David Gentry has a love for making pictures into three-dimensional works of art. Gentry loves the mesmerizing effect of throwing on the wheel, but thrives on the creative process of altering thrown pottery. His pottery style is eclectic and strongly informed by his early teachers including Stacey Hendley Elser, Barb Swanner, Renee Duffy and Regina Wolfe. He is most commonly known as the “Carver” in the studio because of his increasing use of relief carving in most of his work.

An opening reception will be held Thurs., Aug. 6 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Both exhibits will be on display Aug. 5 through Oct. 27. Exhibit hours are Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. For more information call 770-417-2200 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.