January Gallery Show: Birney Imes

Premier Event of the "Partial to Home" Music Series

Thursday, February 2, 2012, Birney Imes will be at the Columbus Arts Council for the second opening of his show, "Partial to Home" from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Posters of four of his prints will be available for purchase and for Birney to sign. 

Poster are $25 each or $90 for the set of four and are 16"x20"

Thursday, February 2, 2012, the Columbus Arts Council will also host the premier event of the "Partial to Home" music series. This series will bring together local musicians to play in the CAC's OMNOVA theater throughout the year.

The premier event will host three local acts: Paul Brady, Katie Burchfield, and Joe Jordan and will begin at 7 p.m. The music will begin after the gallery opening of Birney Imes' "Partial to Home" photography show which will be from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Imes will be autographing four posters from his show during the opening.

Tickets to the musical event are $8. Tickets can be purchased at the Columbus Arts Council at 501 Main Street, downtown Columbus.

Katie, Brady & Joe and the Make Believe Traveling Radio Show

Extraordinary guitarist & vocalist Joe Jordan, joined by the incredible voice of Katie Burchfield, team up with acustic performer Paul Brady to create a variety of music in one show that can only be likened to channel surfing late night FM album stations, back whem FM was cool. From Darryl Scott & John Prine, to Norah Jones & Janis Joplin, to Gershwin & Steely Dan, you will be amazed at when and where in your memory their music takes you.

Joe Jordan is recognized as one of the region's premier guitarists. Joe plays with subtlety exemplifying finesse and finger-style perfection. In years past, he was one of the guitarists for the band Gravel Gertie. Now a professor at Mississippi State, (yes, that's Dr. Jordan to you...) Joe plays for the love of the music, and as your listen to him, you will love it too.

Katie Burchfield is fast becoming one of the best unkept secrets in Columbus. Debuting less than a year ago in the Omnova Theater's Valentines Gone Wrong show, Katie stole the show and the hearts of everyone there with a voice that ranges from melt-your-heart to rattling the windows. Katie has since performed at Main Street's Noon-Tunes, Market Street Festival's Acoustic Stage, and was a crowd favorite at Proffitt's Porch.

Paul Brady found his music groove in Columbus, after moving here from L.A. in 2001 (L.A. = lower Alabama.) Encouraged by many of the best musicians in the area, his performance style evolved as something different. There'll be no Mustang Sally or Brown-Eyed Girl, but not much original works either...just a mix of everything he loved listening to growing up and beyond.

Playing one-at-a-time, or together as a group, you will be surprised at the diversity of the music, the artistry of the performance, and how un-assuming and happy to be here that these three are.



Concert and Artist Series Spring 2012 Event: Anna Maria Mendieta and Tango del Cielo

Click here to find out more and buy tickets! 

Latin Dance Class!

Monday, March 5, Anna Maria Mendieta and Tango del Cielo will be teaching a Latin dance class at Rent Auditorium on MUW's campus. Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Cost: $15, includes lunch Partners are not a necessity, but will be helpful in learning some of the Latin dances. Reservations are required. Please call (662) 328-2787 to reserve your spot.

Just Added! Digital Photography Class

The Columbus Arts Council has just added a Digital Photography class to their spring line up of classes.

Who: taught by Judy Howle

What: Digital Photography

Where: Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street

When: 4 Tuesday classes: February 21, February 28, March 6 and March 13 from 6-8 p.m.

Why? To get a better understanding of your digital camera and the software used to alter digital images.

Cost is $80 and you have to provide your own camera.

Once again, that's 4 Tuesday classes: February 21, February 28, March 6 and March 13 from 6-8 p.m. 

You can sign up by calling the Columbus Arts Council at 662.328.2787 or come see us at 501 Main Street.

Writers & Storytellers Guild

The Columbus Arts Council is seeking to establish a list of local writers and storytellers in the Greater Golden Triangle area. Meetings will be offered on a quarterly basis. The purpose is to provide opportunities for these artists to connect with each other and the community.

Please download the form below and return to:

Tina Sweeten, Executive Director

Columbus Arts Council

501 Main Street

Columbus, MS 39701

Or email it to columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com

Pop Up Card Workshop with Mary McManus at the Columbus Arts Council

Saturday, February 4 2012

9:30-12:30

Cost: $20 (includes materials)

Family Rate: $20 per child, $10 per adult (includes materials)

Learn how to make your own cards for Valentine's Day or any other occasion! In this half-day workshop, you can expect to make 2-5 handmade pop-up cards. No experience is necessary. We will take time to review tools, materials, and several fundamental techniques while constructing our pop-ups. You will have the option of binding this collection of cards to keep as a book or gifting them to family and friends. Either way, you will have the knowledge to continue engineering your own pop-ups at home.

Call the Columbus Arts Council at (662) 328-2787 to reserve your spot

Check out our classes page for more fun classes taught by wonderful teachers!

Call to artists for our Market Street Festival Juried Exhibition

May 4 & 5, 2012 (CAC Gallery Opening May 3)

Entries must be in by March 23, 2012

The competition is open to all artists over the age of 18 and artists may enter up to three works per medium for a $40.00 fee.

Calendar:

• Entries in the form of .JPG on CD with application and fee must be postmarked by 5 pm on 3/23/2012 (March 23, 2012.)
• CAC Notification card will be sent on 4/10/12 (April 10, 2012)
• Delivery of art is 9 am on 5/3/12 (May 3, 2012)
• Work is picked up by 5 pm on 5/31/2012 (May 31, 2012.)

Awards:

• First in each of 3 categories....$200
• Second in each of 3 categories....$100
• Best in Show ...$500
• People's Choice....$300