Affiliate -
Bald Knob Artists

Upcoming Events in 2010

  • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
    Bald Knob member pieces will be featured at Goose Creek Studio/Gallery.
    The reception on Friday, 8/13, from 5 to 8 pm is open to the public and is timed to coincide with Bedford's "2nd Friday" events, many of which are Arts related.
    When: Aug 3 to Sep 4, 2010
         Reception - Aug 3, 5 - 8 pm
         Exhibition - Aug 3 - Sep 4, Tue - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm
    Where: Goose Creek Studio/Gallery, 330 West Washington Street, Bedford, VA
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482. Talk to Patrick Ellis or Mitchell Bond.
  • SEPTEMBER
    An Exhibit of 50 Paintings will be held at the LOGAN GALLERY, at the North Cross School, Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA from September 12th to October 15, 2010. This exhibition is called the BACK TO SCHOOL SHOW. An Artists Reception will be held on Sept. 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM - Public Invited. Sales will partially benefit the North Cross School.
  • OCTOBER
    An Art Camp / Workshop will be held at the W.E. Skelton 4 H Center, at Smith Mountain Lake, on October 17, 18, 19 in Watercolor and in Oil. Robin Poteet will be the Watercolor Instructor. Ed Gowen will be the Oil Instructor. The classes will be 9:15 to 4:30 each day. $ 175.00 as a commuter workshop. $ 290.00 as an overnight camp -- double occupancy -- includes room and six meals; $ 335.00 for the overnight camp -- single occupancy -- includes room and six meals. Contact Penny Simmons - (540) 890-8555 or Phil Sheridan - (540) 721-4106 for further info.
  • NOVEMBER
    An Exhibit of 50 Paintings will be held at the LOGAN GALLERY, at the North Cross School, Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA from November 7th to December 15th. This exhibition is called the PRE-HOLIDAY SHOW. An Artists Reception will be held on Nov. 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Public is invited to attend. Sales will partially benetit the North Cross School.
  • DECEMBER
    A Community Art Show will be held at the WestLake Library, at WestLake Towne Center during the month of December, 2010. Approximately 40 local artists will show their newest pieces of art. The show will run from December 1st to December 31st. The art work will be for sale by contacting the artist who is exhibiting. Penny Simmons -- (540) 890-8555 is coordinating this exhibition.

Two Workshops

What and Where

Two workshops will be offered at the Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center on Smith Mt. Lake, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz, VA. (721-2759/342-5942)

  • Workshop I: Watercolor with Robin Poteet, Instructor
  • Workshop II: Oil/Acrylic with Ed Gowen, Instructor

When

A 3 day series: October 17-19 (Sunday – Tuesday from 9:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m.)

Cost

$175 per workshop that includes 3 days of instruction

Register

Due by September 1, indicate your choice of workshop and your check for $175 payable to Bald Knob Artists along with your name, phone, address and email to: Nellie Kritter, 135 E. Church Street, Rocky Mt., VA 24151

Workshops have a limited amount of participants and the vacancies will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Over-subscriptions will be refunded the full amount. The instructors will notify participants regarding materials needed. Bring you own bag lunch. Normal kitchen facilities will be available.

Contact

Please contact Phil Sheridan at 721-4106 or Penny Simmons at 890-8500 with any questions or to request additional information.

About Smith Mountain Arts Council Affiliates

Smith Mountain Arts Council Affiliates are independent organizations that share the mission of supporting one or more of the performing, visual, or literary arts. The Smith Mountain Arts Council and its Affiliates seek opportunities to engage in mutually beneficial activities which further each organization’s mission and vision.