Two exhibits open Friday in downtown Macon. The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance (a Knight Arts grantee) will open a four-woman exhibit titled “Wrapped Up In You” featuring work by Malena Bisanti-Wall, Cheri Lesauskis, Linda Smith and Heatherly Wakefield. The 567 Center for Renewal (a Knight Arts grantee) will show “Color & Form,” an exhibit of […]
Article · January 30, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
In 1975, the Sidney Lanier Cottage was restored and opened to the public by the Middle Georgia Historical Society, as well as placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of Historic Macon Foundation Macon, Georgia is known for its music, past and present. From modern artists like Jason Aldean and Robert McDuffie, […]
Article · January 28, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
In August 2012, The B.L.A.C.K. Poets began a monthly event called Groove Speak at The 567 Center for Renewal, a Knight Arts grantee. “B.L.A.C.K.” is an acronym for “Believing Love and Cherishing Knowledge.” The group is comprised of artists who live throughout Georgia who have come together to “use spoken word to promote unity and […]
Article · January 23, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
“Full Spectrum” features 38 works by 17 artists from the Middle Georgia Art Assocation. “You can’t just ignore your hometown and think you are going to thrive,” declared Jeff Bruce, curator at the Tubman African American Museum, during the opening reception of “Full Spectrum” on January 20th. The exhibit features works by artists from the Middle […]
Article · January 21, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
Two brothers have turned their childhood passion into an intergalactic, excuse me, “Ultra Galactic” comedy adventure. Macon’s Museum of Arts and Sciences will premiere UG3 Thursday, January 17th from 6–9 p.m. Two screenings will be held. The first showing begins at 6:30 p.m. and the second at 8 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy […]
Article · January 16, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
“The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood” poster. “He stole from the rich and he gave to the poor. He stood up to the man and he gave him what for. Our love for him now ain’t hard to explain. The hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne.” – Lyrics from “The Ballad of Jayne […]
Article · January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
An “I Love Macon Day” proclamation announcement was made in Rosa Parks Square on Tuesday, January 8. Yesterday, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert proclaimed the day to be “I Love Macon Day.” An event was held in Rosa Parks Square, across the street from city hall, to announce the proclamation. Begun by Macon Magazine’s “Five Under […]
Article · January 9, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
The Façade Squad received a KNC grant to beautify this property, which included funding to commission this mural by Heidi Clinite. She also painted the Symphony Bear commissioned by Macon Arts Alliance through KNC. Last week, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, a Knight Arts grantee, announced a call for proposals for public art from artists […]
Article · January 7, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
This poster for his upcoming exhibit “Posters x Prints” was screen printed by Jason Frost Jason Frost works late. It’s not surprising. He’s an aspiring graphic designer and printmaker working a day job while doing freelance design on the side. Through his company, Modern Giant Design, he has created posters for local political races, concert […]
Article · January 2, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
“Untitled” Oil on canvas by Thomas Sanders. Thomas Sanders paints without regard to what will sell and what won’t. He creates the art he wants to make, his process untainted by commercialism. It’s an attitude one might expect from an idealistic painting student about to complete her MFA exit show or the starving artist dedicated […]
Article · December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye
“Untitled” Spray paint with stencils on canvas by Jeremy Couch. Along with its list of concerts and workshops, The 567 Center for Renewal (a Knight Arts grantee) also hosts monthly art exhibits in its upstairs gallery. Often the work is by professional artists, but from time to time the gallery hosts student exhibitions. Currently, The 567 is […]
Article · December 19, 2012 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye