Take-In is TODAY!!!

ALL ARTISTS WELCOME! You do not have to be a member of MAG to enter in the Matthews Alive Art Show. Bring in up to 2 pieces of framed/gallery wrapped canvas artwork to the Matthews Community Center between the hours of 3-5 PM. Entry fee is $30 and the proper forms and labels will be made available. Top prize is $400 and you could even get a ribbon for the Matthews Mayor's favorite! Join the fun by entering today!

Matthews Alive! Art Show 46 Participants

Dell Shepher
Jean Yates
Rita Bowers
Bob Evans
Kevin Brown
Debbie Yacenda
Richard Miles
Vince Murray
Yvette Brandell
Troyann Dougherty
Reg Narmour
Jennifer Benson
Nancy Kennedy
Paula Hemsley
Beth Ybarra
Sherry Wilson
Marie Davis
Carol Pighin
Susan Cunningham
Kathy Collins
Connie Snipes
Mary Luke
Anne Harrell
Christine Tidwell
Sally Brown
Jewel Baldwin
Becky Wood
Fiona Miller
Schelly Keefer
Diane Caudle
Lisa Underwood
Wendy Hope
Varsha Pradhan
John Moeslein
Stanella Barnes
Jen Spaker
Edna Barker
Sandy Wilkerson
Barbara Jimison
Cynthia Howard
Nancy Wagner
Nell Landers
Lynn Callahan
Nicholas Stewart
Rodney Bennett
Taraneh Karim


That makes 46! Excitement is growing! Where is your name? Not too late... email Debbie (dyacenda@aol.com) or Kevin (kevin@kevinfineart.com) for more information or to reserve space. Cost is $30 for up to 2 pieces of artwork. Cash prizes are $400: first place; $200: second place; and $100 for third place. Also, there are Binders and Cheap Joe's gift certificates being awarded for honorable mention (4) and achievement awards (4). Plus, Matthews city officials choose their favorite... including Mayor Jim Taylor! Take-in is this Wednesday, 8/31/11, from 3-5 PM.

Volunteers Needed for Matthews Alive! Art Show Set Up

We need help!

Panels need to be put up.

Paintings put in place along with name cards all in just a few hours.

Can you help?

We'll start at 1 PM, Thursday (9/1/11) at the Matthews Community Center.

Email Debbie (dyacenda@aol.com) or

Kevin (kevin@kevinfineart.com) if you're willing and available.

Thanks to all our volunteers no matter what you're doing.

43 Participants so far...

Here's who we have participating in the 2011 Matthews Alive! Art Show:

Dell Shepherd

Jean Yates

Rita Bowers

Bob Evans

Kevin Brown

Debbie Yacenda

Richard Miles

Vince Murray

Yvette Brandell

Troyann Dougherty

Reg Narmour

Jennifer Benson

Nancy Kennedy

Paula Hemsley

Beth Ybarra

Sherry Wilson

Marie Davis

Carol Pighin

Susan Cunningham

Kathy Collins

Connie Snipes

Mary Luke

Anne Harrell

Christine Tidwell

Sally Brown

Jewel Baldwin

Becky Wood

Fiona Miller

Louise Williams

Schelly Keefer

Diane Caudle

Lisa Underwood

Wendy Hope

Varsha Pradhan

John Moeslein

Stanella Barnes

Jen Spaker

Edna Barker

Sandy Wilkinson

Barbara Jimison

Cynthia Howard

Nancy Wagner

Nell Landers

Don't see your name? Why not? Enter! Entry fee is $30 for up to 2 pieces of artwork. Top prize is $400, second place is $200 and third place is $100. There are lots of Binders and Cheap Joe's gift certificates being awarded along with ribbons. There's even one for Matthews' Mayor Jim Taylor's favorite! Email Debbie for more information: dyacenda@aol.com. All artists welcome.

Plein Air Buds at NoDa

The Plein Air Buds will be in Noda tomorrow, 8/23/11 at 10 AM at the home of artist Deborah Wineagar. If you'd like to join us please email Debbie @ dyacenda@aol.com. All artists are welcome and there is no charge.

Take Down at Christ Church Friday 8/19/11

MAG members who have artwork displayed at Christ Church on Providence Road need to pick up their artwork tomorrow morning between 9-10 AM. If that doesn't suit, you may go at around 4 PM today. If you go today, make sure you let the staff at the Good News Shop know about it.

Matthews Alive Art Show Participant List Growing

Here's who are listed to participate in the Matthews Alive Art Show:

Dell Shepherd

Jean Yates

Rita Bowers

Robert Evans

Kevin Brown

Debbie Yacenda

Richard Miles

Vince Murray

Yvette Brandell

Troyann Dougherty

Reg Narmour

Jennifer Benton

Nancy Kennedy

Paula Hemsley

Beth Ybarra

Sherry Wilson

Marie David

Carol Pighin

Susan Cunningham

Kathy Collins

Connie Snipes

Mary Luke

Anne Harrell

Christine Tidwell

Sally Brown

Jewel Baldwin

Becky Wood

Fiona Miller

Louise Williams

Schelly Keefer

Diane Caudle

Lisa Underwood

Wendy Hope

Varsha Pradhan

Don't see your name? Email Debbie (dyacenda@aol.com) or Kevin (kevin@kevinfineart.com) to reserve a spot or for more information. All artists of framed or canvas artwork (oil, watercolor, acrylics, photography, pastel, etc.) are welcome. Top prize is $400 other cash awards are $200 for second place and $100 for third place. Lots of gift certificates from Binders and Cheap Joe's will be awarded along with ribbons, including... "Mayor's Favorite"!

Plein Air Buds at Charlotte Museum of History

Join the Plein Air Buds for outdoor painting, sketching or whatever medium you choose at the Charlotte Museum of History at 3500 Shamrock Drive. Their web site is http://www.charlottemuseum.org and it is free of charge. All artists are welcome... encouraged! to join in the fun. Bring a sack lunch if you plan on staying a while. Contact Nancy enpleinair@nc-kennedy.com or Debbie dyacenda@aol.com if you plan on being there.

Matthews Alive Art Show Judge Announced

Larry Elder, owner of Elder Art Gallery, will be judging the Matthews Alive Art Show which will show Labor Day Weekend, 9/3-5/11. His website is: http://elderart.com.

Artists can still register up to 2 works for this competition. Take-in is Wednesday, 8/31 from 3-5 PM at the Matthews Community Center. Top prize is $400, second place is $200 and third is $100. There are also Binders and Cheap Joe's gift certificate awards for achievement (4-$20) and honorable mentions (4-$30). A $50 gift certificate will go for best drawing and another $50 gift certificate will go for best photography. Ribbon awards will be given by the mayor and other town officials for their personal favorites. Entry fee is $30.

For more information, contact Debbie Yacenda (dyacenda@aol.com) or Kevin Brown (

Herb Dumaresq Watercolor Demo a Hit!

Thanks to all who showed up for an amazing watercolor demo by Herb Dumaresq. Using a graphite drawing as a guide, Herb created a beautiful watercolor piece from start to finish. He explained his choice of color hues and the importance of little details without overdoing it. He also created distant figures within the scene looking natural with only the slightest effort. We'd love to have you visit again, Herb.

Matthews Alive Art Show

Still room for the Matthews Alive Art Show! Thanks to the following who have responded that they want to participate in this year's Matthews Alive Art Show during Labor Day weekend.

Dell Shepherd
Jean Yates
Rita Bowers
Bob Evans
Kevin Brown
Debbie Yacenda
Richard Miles
Vince Murray
Yvette Brandell
Troyann Dougherty
Reg Narmour
Jennifer Benson
Nancy Kennedy
Paula Hemsley
Beth Ybarra
Sherry Wilson
Marie Davis
Carol Pighin
Susan Cunningham
Kathy Collins
Connie Snipes
Mary Luke


Artwork is to be turned in Wednesday, August 31, between 3-5 PM at the Matthews Community Center (100 McDowell St., Matthews, NC 28105). Entry fee is $30 for two pieces of artwork (framed or canvas-wrapped oil, watercolor, acrylics, pen, pencil, photography, etc...). Photography cannot be manipulated with software such as PhotoShop.

Want to be added to the list? For more details, email Debbie at dyacenda@aol.com or Kevin at kevin@kevinfineart.com

Herb Dumaresq at 8/9 Meeting

Don't miss Herb Dumaresq's watercolor demo at the next MAG meeting, Tuesday, 8/9/11, at 6:30 PM at the Matthews Community Center. Mr. Dumaresq is president of the Catawba River Art Guild.

Destination Matthews - Matthews Alive Poster Art Contest

Debbie Yacenda was the winner of the poster art contest for Matthews Alive! Her artwork will adorn the festival’s posters, T-shirts and other promotional material. A BIG Congrats!!!

Matthews Alive! Art Show Call For Artists

Framed or Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Artwork

Oil, Acrylics, Watercolor, Pen, Pencil, Photography, Pastels, etc...

This is not a juried show. All who enter will be elligible for the following prizes with ribbons:
1st- $400
2nd-$200
3rd-$100
Best Drawing- $50 Gift Certificate (Binders or Cheap Joe's)
Best Photography- $50 Gift Certificate (Binders or Cheap Joe's)
4-$30 Gift Certificates (Binders or Cheap Joe's) for Honorable Mention
4-$20 Gift Certificates (Binders or Cheap Joe's) for Achievement Award
Also:
Ribbons for Matthews Mayor Award and more!

Take in: Wednesday, August 31 from 3-5 PM at the Matthews Community Center.

Entry Fee: $30 for up to 2 pieces of artwork

Show Dates: 9/3-5/11

Artwork can be NFS and a 20% commission is collected by the town of Matthews for artwork sold during the event.

For more details or to reserve a spot in the show:

Email:

Debbie Yacenda dyacenda@aol.com or call 704.321.1523

or

Kevin Brown kevin@kevinfineart.com or call 704.604.3132

Life Drawing Every Wednesday Night

Tomorrow is no exception! Come to the Matthews Community Center a little before starting time at 7 PM to set up. Cost runs from $5-7 to split the cost of the model. All artists over the age of 18 are welcome.

Plein Air Buds at UNCC Botanical Gardens

Warm but lovely visit to the UNCC Botanical Gardens today. Sorry you missed it! Will post next location soon... mark your calendar for next Tuesday.

Plein Air Buds at UNCC Botanical Gardens

Come Tuesday, August 2, at 9 AM to the UNCC Botanical Gardens for en plein air. Email Nancy (enpleinair@nc-kennedy.com) or Debbie (dyacenda@aol.com) for details. Open and free to all painters.