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| Artwork selected for inclusion in the recently released publication, Art Buzz: The 2011 Collection. Available Now The purpose of the publication is to promote contemporary artwork. This is a hardcover, full color, large square format (10" x 10"), fine art "coffee table" book. For more information go to: www.artbuzz.org/book.html |
| Artists Among Us by Stephen Stinson and Edward Emory Available Now Artists Among Us is an art gallery you can hold in your hands— a full-color coffee table book where you will get to know Spartanburg’s sculptors, painters, ceramicists, photographers, and more. Talented local photographer Stephen Stinson evocative portraits of 100 of Spartanburg's most creative citizens, and the artists themselves put their stories and muses to words. Local gallery owner Edward Emory curates a selection of artwork— one piece per artist—and captures a century of achievement in the visual arts. This high-quality book is an important historical document and a striking calling card for the Spartanburg artistic community. For more information go to: www.hubcity.org |
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| 100 Spartanburg Artists Exhibit at Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC March 16th - April 28th, reception on March 17th, 5-8 p.m. What small southern city can boast of 100 visual artists of exceptional merit? The Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC answers the question with "Artists Among Us: 100 Faces of Art in Spartanburg." The exhibit opens March 16 and continues through April 28. The inspiration behind the exhibit is a beautiful coffee table book of the same title published last November by Hub City Press. The book is the collaboration of Edward Emory, writer and editor, and Stephen Stinson, photographer. Emory, who owns and operates Carolina Gallery with his wife Shannon, selected the 100 artists according to their individual talents, achievements and contributions towards promoting Spartanburg as an arts destination. The Upstairs Artspace is presenting work by each of the 100 artists in all three of its galleries. The range of art includes painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, sculpture, woodturning, and ceramic and fiber art. "We want to familiarize our audience--especially people north of Tryon--with Spartanburg's many outstanding artists," says Margaret Curtis, Exhibits Committee chair. A public reception for the artists is Saturday, March 17, 5-8 p.m. where copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the artists. Emory will give an informal talk, "Spartanburg Spells ART!," on Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m. The events are free. For information, call 828-859-2828; visit www.upstairsartspace.org. Upstairs Artspace is located at 49 S. Trade Street. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m. |
