NOVEMBER 2021
Uptown Gallery Newsletter
“A vibrant source of visual arts for all ages."
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President‘s Message
2021 has flown by. MCAA will vote in it's new slate of officers on November 14, at the Membership meeting. Hope all MCAA members will attend. I would like to encourage all of you to become involved, either as a chair or committee member, for 2022. Please contact Pat Mennenger or myself if you can step up and help. |
I would again like to thank everyone who has given their time and efforts throughout 2021 to help Uptown Gallery and MCAA grow and strengthen it's community ties.
2022 is our 60th anniversary year let’s make it a fabulous one!!!!
I hope to see one and all at the November 14 Membership Meeting
at the Uptown Gallery 3:00 p.m.
-- Maryellen Tully
2022 is our 60th anniversary year let’s make it a fabulous one!!!!
I hope to see one and all at the November 14 Membership Meeting
at the Uptown Gallery 3:00 p.m.
-- Maryellen Tully
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
November 1 - Fitness Center - Margie Kellam
November 1 - Holiday Gallery Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Wed. and Sun. by appt.
November Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 Gallery POP UPS outside on the gallery sidewalk
November 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremony Gazebo on the Square, click for details
November 12 - 30 Community Art Invitational “Ponna, Ponna, Ponna” Alcove
November 14 - BOARD MEETING 2 p.m. -- MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3 p.m.
November 27 - Winterfest 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
December 4 - Winterfest 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
December 12 - MCAA Christmas Party! 3:00 p.m. Uptown Gallery
November 1 - Fitness Center - Margie Kellam
November 1 - Holiday Gallery Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Wed. and Sun. by appt.
November Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 Gallery POP UPS outside on the gallery sidewalk
November 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremony Gazebo on the Square, click for details
November 12 - 30 Community Art Invitational “Ponna, Ponna, Ponna” Alcove
November 14 - BOARD MEETING 2 p.m. -- MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3 p.m.
November 27 - Winterfest 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
December 4 - Winterfest 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
December 12 - MCAA Christmas Party! 3:00 p.m. Uptown Gallery
Gallery News
Teachers for Workshops and Classes
If you are interested in teaching a workshop or a class, email mtully1001@gmail.com. We would like to offer two workshops a month along with our ongoing classes.
Teachers for Workshops and Classes
If you are interested in teaching a workshop or a class, email mtully1001@gmail.com. We would like to offer two workshops a month along with our ongoing classes.
Scholarship Contribution
Macon Middle School history teacher, art club sponsor and oil painter Chris Bell is organizing an art history trip for his deserving 8th grade students to London and Paris in June 2022. If you would like to make a contribution to help these middle school students visit the Tate Gallery, the National Gallery, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and the Paris Museum of Modern Art send your donation to the following. Checks can be made out to Macon Middle School (and then in the detail section "trip") , mail to Macon Middle School, 1345 Wells Grove Rd., Attn: Chris Bell. Thanks again for your support.
Regards, Chris Bell
Demonstrations
Please contact mtully1001@gmail.com if you are interested in presenting a very short program or informal art activity at our membership meetings. October and November are open and we are in need of volunteers. Thank You fiber artist Jeanne Workman for your scheduled demonstration at the September meeting.
Classes at the Gallery
Watercolor Classes with Carol Conti, Tuesdays 1 pm
Watercolor Classes with Maryellen Tully, Wednesdays 6:30 pm -8 pm
Macon Middle School history teacher, art club sponsor and oil painter Chris Bell is organizing an art history trip for his deserving 8th grade students to London and Paris in June 2022. If you would like to make a contribution to help these middle school students visit the Tate Gallery, the National Gallery, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and the Paris Museum of Modern Art send your donation to the following. Checks can be made out to Macon Middle School (and then in the detail section "trip") , mail to Macon Middle School, 1345 Wells Grove Rd., Attn: Chris Bell. Thanks again for your support.
Regards, Chris Bell
Demonstrations
Please contact mtully1001@gmail.com if you are interested in presenting a very short program or informal art activity at our membership meetings. October and November are open and we are in need of volunteers. Thank You fiber artist Jeanne Workman for your scheduled demonstration at the September meeting.
Classes at the Gallery
Watercolor Classes with Carol Conti, Tuesdays 1 pm
Watercolor Classes with Maryellen Tully, Wednesdays 6:30 pm -8 pm
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Events
Pumpkinfest and Witches Walk CONGRATULATIONS to Cathy Casano for her tireless efforts in planning, designing and creating an all-time record of sixty beautiful witches hats. She donated 100% of each purchase to the gallery. Cathy also created and spearheaded our Second Annual Witches Walk which was a wonderful success. Witches came from near and far to participate. Thank you for all your time and effort Cathy!!! MCAA would not be the community of artists it is without YOU! |
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Many thanks to the members who helped out with extra shifts during PumpkinFest and the town and streets tricker treaters.
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Franklin’s First Fridays Stores and Uptown Gallery will remain open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during October and November. A perfect time to schedule your Pop-Up table. Call Margie Kellam, (828) 369 9802 to reserve your spot.
60 YEAR CELEBRATION
Macon County Art Association will celebrate 60 years of active membership and 30+ years of operating Uptown Gallery in 2022. If you would like to be part of the celebration committee or have ideas for a year-long awareness campaign about arts in Macon County, please contact MCAA member Jamie Starbuck Plant at jamiestarbuck@hotmail.com
Macon County Art Association will celebrate 60 years of active membership and 30+ years of operating Uptown Gallery in 2022. If you would like to be part of the celebration committee or have ideas for a year-long awareness campaign about arts in Macon County, please contact MCAA member Jamie Starbuck Plant at jamiestarbuck@hotmail.com
The Uptown Gallery of Franklin, operated by the Macon County Art Association founded in 1962, shows the work of 30 local artists in painting, sculpture, fabric, jewelry and clay. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and Wednesday and Sunday by appointment.
MCAA members offer public classes in a range of artistic mediums to both individuals and small groups. Contact the gallery for more information about classes or membership at franklinuptowngallery.com or at 828-349-4607.
MCAA members offer public classes in a range of artistic mediums to both individuals and small groups. Contact the gallery for more information about classes or membership at franklinuptowngallery.com or at 828-349-4607.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Displaying Artists
Displaying Artists
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Debra Carrol is a mixed media artist who relocated to Franklin two years ago. She is a native North Carolinian and has volunteered to chair the November Winterfest.
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Painter Amy Phillips, lives and works in both Tampa, Florida, and Sky Valley, Georgia. She captures the beauty of landscapes in oil and acrylic paint. She is interested in portraying light, reflections and focus in a painterly style.
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Cheryl Harris uses watercolor paints to create a variety of themes. Landscapes, still life, flora and fauna are all subject matter she enjoys painting. |
Thank you to
MCAA BUSINESS PARTNERS
Please support them as they support MCAA
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Uptown Gallery Newsletter
published by
Macon County Art Association (MCAA)
30 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-4607 Gallery
All submissions welcomed and appreciated.
Deadline – 25th of month
published by
Macon County Art Association (MCAA)
30 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-4607 Gallery
All submissions welcomed and appreciated.
Deadline – 25th of month