Beginning next Sunday, August 5, I’ll be the solo/ featured artist at the Leeds Arts Council Gallery. The opening reception on Sunday is from 1.30 – 3.30. The LAC Gallery is located at 8140 Parkway Drive. From Birmingham east on I-20, take exit 140 onto US 78 east. Follow US 78 to Downtown Leeds. The gallery is on the left side of the street. More info at http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=62 and
http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=61
(lower part of screen.)
In addition to works you may have seen previously, I have newer works in this show that were shown at the Orange Beach Arts Center, plus one new piece that is the largest work I’ve done. It is a landscape and you may know how much I enjoy working on those.
I hope you’ll be able to come next week. As always, thanks for your support of my artistic journey.
www.Barbara-Mitchell.com
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Solo Art Show
Sometimes our dreams come true, and sometimes things happen that are beyond our dreams. Almost five years ago, I quit my good government job because I wanted to work full time on my art. My goal was to create art that is meaningful to me and to others. In terms of "success," the most outrageous thing I could think of was to be accepted into the Bluff Park Art Show. I had attended that show for many years and knew it was of high quality, yet the odds of being accepted seemed slight. Happily, I've been juried in for the last two years and hope to continue showing there.
In November, I was approached by Gerda Carmichael, a noted local artist, about having a solo show at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. I happily accepted and my work is on display there now, and will remain through the end of April. The Artist Reception was held this past Sunday and I was so pleased with the event. Thanks to Gerda and the church members for presenting such a lovely feast. I really appreciate all my family and friends for coming out to support me. What fun to see so many people from different areas of my life interact, and I was especially happy that everyone seemed engaged and intrigued by my work. Thanks to everyone who has encouraged my on this journey; who knows what will happen next!
In November, I was approached by Gerda Carmichael, a noted local artist, about having a solo show at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. I happily accepted and my work is on display there now, and will remain through the end of April. The Artist Reception was held this past Sunday and I was so pleased with the event. Thanks to Gerda and the church members for presenting such a lovely feast. I really appreciate all my family and friends for coming out to support me. What fun to see so many people from different areas of my life interact, and I was especially happy that everyone seemed engaged and intrigued by my work. Thanks to everyone who has encouraged my on this journey; who knows what will happen next!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Craft in Alabama
I've just returned from Orange Beach and the opening reception for Craft in Alabama at the Orange Beach Arts Center. Thanks to Juli Jordan for inviting me to show and for creating such an interesting mix of art and artists. The reception was lovely and many people turned out to support the arts. The evening was so pleasant with good food and wine and conversation. My work in this exhibit will remain until March 17, just after the Orange Beach Festival of Arts March 10 and 11. Here are two links:
http://www.orangebeachartcenter.com/exhibits.php
http://www.obfoa.com/
http://www.orangebeachartcenter.com/exhibits.php
http://www.obfoa.com/
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Art Shows for Winter/Spring 2012
I hope 2012 has started well for you. I've been invited to show my work in two galleries in the coming months. I've created some new pieces for these shows, and look forward to the opening receptions. Both are exciting venues that are new to me, so I like the idea that some new folks will be able to view my work.
I was pleased to be invited to show my artwork at the gallery in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Birmingham. The church is at 4300 Hampton Heights Drive in Homewood, near I-65 and Green Springs off West Valley Avenue. The worship space is lovely, with two long walls of glass and views of trees and mountains, and two long walls of gallery space. It is great to have such a large space with neutral walls and lots of light. The opening reception will be Sunday, February 12, from 2-4pm. This is my first solo show, and I'm very happy to be exhibiting here. My work will be here for the three months of February, March, and April.
If you have a beach trip planned to the Gulf Coast, you may also see my work featured at the Orange Beach Art Center January 20 through March 17. The center is at 26389 Canal Road in Orange Beach. I was invited to be part of an exhibit called Craft in Alabama to showcase artists who use traditional methods to create contemporary art. A couple of fellow members of Alabama Designer Craftsmen (ADC) are also participating in this show. Please see
http://www.orangebeachartcenter.com/exhibits.php for more information. If you check the link, you will see my piece "Exploring Turtle Island" at the top of the page.
I was pleased to be invited to show my artwork at the gallery in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Birmingham. The church is at 4300 Hampton Heights Drive in Homewood, near I-65 and Green Springs off West Valley Avenue. The worship space is lovely, with two long walls of glass and views of trees and mountains, and two long walls of gallery space. It is great to have such a large space with neutral walls and lots of light. The opening reception will be Sunday, February 12, from 2-4pm. This is my first solo show, and I'm very happy to be exhibiting here. My work will be here for the three months of February, March, and April.
If you have a beach trip planned to the Gulf Coast, you may also see my work featured at the Orange Beach Art Center January 20 through March 17. The center is at 26389 Canal Road in Orange Beach. I was invited to be part of an exhibit called Craft in Alabama to showcase artists who use traditional methods to create contemporary art. A couple of fellow members of Alabama Designer Craftsmen (ADC) are also participating in this show. Please see
http://www.orangebeachartcenter.com/exhibits.php for more information. If you check the link, you will see my piece "Exploring Turtle Island" at the top of the page.
I'm looking forward to the shows and hope to see you at one or both receptions.
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