Laura Lashley Gallery Talk TOMORROW, 11/17, at noon

"Gallery Talk with Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine's Featured Artist, Painter & Illustrator Laura Lashley"

When: Wednesday, November 17, 12-1pm (tomorrow!)
Where: Associated Artists of Winston-Salem
301 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-722-0340
www.associatedartists.org/calendars
Cost: FREE!!

To learn more about Laura Lashley, please visit her online at http://www.lauralashley.com/

To learn more about Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine, please click here.

Image shown by Laura Lashley

Join us This Friday for a special gallery talk!

"Talk About the Art and Craft of Food

with Southern Pies Author Nancy McDermott and Others!"

WHEN Friday, November 19, 12pm - 1pm
WHERE Associated Artists of Winston-Salem
COST Free to attend!

ABOUT THIS EVENT

McDermott and extraordinary local cooks straight from their kitchens will discuss our southern food heritage and the future of art and creativity in cooking.  Dessert tasting and book signing follows.  This event is a part of 6 Days in November, and coincides with the food-themed student show on Thursday, November 18th in the Atrium of the Chatham Building.

Panelists include: Will Kingery of Willows Bistro, chef & restauranteur John Marshall, and Dewey's Bakery Executive Pastry Chef Alison Turner

Recap of "Culture, Identity, and Communication in Contemporary Mural Art"

Bamidele Demerson, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Museum, led a gallery talk on October 29th, at Associated Artists, titled "Culture, Identity, and Communication in Contemporary Mural Art"

This event coincided with the Cultural Crossroads exhibition, juried by prominent artist and muralist Colin Quashie. 

During his gallery talk, Mr. Demerson discussed work by several artists in the exhibition including the work "Faith Healing" by Kathryn Cook (shown above).  Other artists whose work he mentioned included Shawn Beard,  Diane Nations, and Lisa Travis.

Above: Mr. Demerson discusses the musical themes in a mural by Aaron Douglas.  This mural, titled "An Idyll of the Deep South" is located in Harlem in NYC.  He went into detail descriptions about several murals by african american artists and artists from all over the world.  Each mural's themes, symbolism, interpretations, and meanings were discussed.

Mr. Demerson made the statement that "every time you look at a painting or a mural, you stand at a cultural crossroads between the artist's intention and your own perception." 

To learn more about gallery talks and upcoming events at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, please visit us online at www.associatedartists.org/calendars.

Free Gallery Talk on Nov 3:

"Basic Legal Info for Artists" with WFU Community Law & Business Clinic
Wednesday, November 3, 3pm at AAWS

Join us for a robust Q&A session with the WFU Community Law & Business Center about legal issues that arise for artists


This presentation and Q&A session will cover the often-times confusing legal principles that an artist working in any medium needs to know. We will discuss basic copyright law, explaining what rights you really give up when you sell your work, and how best to protect those rights in future deals. In addition, we will cover basic trademark issues and business entity selection and formation. Protecting work online, contracts, copies, and other common questions.

The Wake Forest Community Law and Business Clinic provides legal assistance to small local businesses and non-profit corporations. Headed by Steve Virgil, the Clinic is staffed by third-year law students, all of whom are certified to practice in the state of North Carolina under his supervision.

Even if you have attended a session in the past, info covered will be based on your questions, so bring a specific topic. All areas of art (literature, music, visual art, etc) are open to discussion.

COST A $5 donation to AAWS is suggested. This event is open to the public.

Free Gallery Talk Thursday (Oct 28) at 7pm

"Culture, Identity, and Communication in Contemporary Mural Art"
with Bamidele Demerson, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Museum

WHEN  Thursday, October 28, 7pm

WHERE Associated Artists of Winston-Salem
COST free

ABOUT  Is what you see the story the artist intended you to see? Bamidele Demerson, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Center in Greensboro NC, will present a talk on mural art as a tool for communication. Examples of contemporary murals will be shown, and various historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives reflecting show themes will be discussed.

The International Civil Rights Center commemorates the 1960 sit-in at the Greensboro five & dime store, Woolworth's. The museum was opened in February 2009, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of that event. The center serves as a repository for information and artifacts, as well as a teaching center and museum. Hours and information for planning your visit are at http://www.sitinmovement.org/

Gallery Talk Friday at Noon!

Join us for an inspiring gallery talk with Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine's featured artist of the month, potter Ron Propst.


WHEN  Friday, October 22, 12pm-1pm.
WHERE  AAWS
COST  free
This gallery talk is part of an ongoing series of gallery talks brought to you by Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine and AAWS. This month, the featured artist is potter Ron Propst. Come out to hear from some of the most creative individuals in our community. Poets, dancers, visual artists, and more! To learn more about Winston-Salem Monthly magazine, visit them online at http://www.winstonsalemmonthly.com/, where you can check out past featured artists. Just click on their "Artist in Residence" link.

Image at right: Baking Dish by Ron Propst

Cultural Crossroads - Lineup of Events

ABOUT  Cultural Crossroads
Associated Artists will open our third annual Cultural Crossroads exhibition on Thursday October 14th. Over 300 entries were submitted this year, from as far away as Indonesia. Of these, artist and show juror Colin Quashie has selected 74 for acceptance and exhibition.

As an artist, Quashie is known for provocative pieces which challenge mainstream perceptions of race, culture, and history. We are honored to have him with us for the reception. Additionally, we bring Bamidele Demerson, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Museum, to our gallery on Thursday October 28th for a special gallery talk: "Culture, Identity, ..... Contemporary Mural Art."

As always, the reception and gallery talk at AAWS are free and open to the public. Additional information is available on our website.  Special discounts on rooms for out of town visitors are offered by The Hawthorne Inn.

SHOW SPONSORS

This exhibition is proudly presented by Seth Moskowitz. Additional support has been provided by the Reynolds American Foundation, Salem Senior Housing, The Hispanic League, Tuggle Duggins, Park West Salon, Hawthorne Inn, Vicki Schober, Piers Clarkson, The Hispanic Arts Initiative, and Clarks Group.

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, October 14, 5-7pm
Juror's remarks and artist awards will be presented at 6 PM. 
Music by Hispanic Arts Initiative

All wine provided by Total Wine & More of Winston-Salem.

Food provided by Mooney's Mediterranean Cafe', Hutch & Harris, Downtown Thai, Rana Loca, & The Grilled Asparagus, in addition to AAWS member volunteers.

Cost: FREE

MEET THE JUROR: Colin Quashie

Charleston artist Colin Quashie was recently commissioned by the UNC school of business to paint one of their "Missing History Murals." His mural commemorated the Woolworth's sit in of 1960. "Quashie's art faces off against hard issues of culture, politics and race with a self-conscious awareness that often offends (or disturbs) black, white and other; he discriminates with equality and equanimity. Operating in the tradition of the French avant-garde artists, Quashie challenges the status quo mentality and functioning on frustration with the vision of the masses." -quote from SouthernArtistry.org

Colin Quashie's website: http://www.quashie.com/
Colin Quashie's blog: http://www.quashieart.blogspot.com/

GALLERY TALK:  Thursday, October 28, 7pm

"Culture, Identity, and Communication in Contemporary Mural Art"

Is what you see the story the artist intended you to see?  Bamidele Demerson, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Center in Greensboro NC, will present a talk on mural art as a tool for communication. Examples of contemporary murals will be shown, and various historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives reflecting show themes will be discussed.  Cost: FREE

The International Civil Rights Center commemorates the 1960 sit-in at the Greensboro five & dime store, Woolworth's. The museum was opened in February 2009, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of that event. The center serves as a repository for information and artifacts, as well as a teaching center and museum. Hours and information for planning your visit are at http://www.sitinmovement.org/