OCAF Sponsors some, but not all the items below are links to web-sites Oconee Enterprise  NISSAN of Athens Oconee State Bank Dr. Ware DMD Holiday Inn of Athens  Ashford Manor North Georgia Bank Mr. & Mrs. Quakenbush | |  | Donald A. Smith: a life in art
1934-2004
Oct 3 - Nov 1, 2008
Reception: Oct 3, 6-9 pm
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation presents the artwork of Don Smith, founder of The Adsmith ad agency, long-time Athens resident, and prolific artist. This retrospective will honor a lifetime of creativity and a distinctly unique individual. Over 100 pieces from the collection of Don's daughter, Angie Smith Cain, will be featured, including acrylics, watercolors, early works and sculpture. You are invited to join us for the opening reception and viewing of the exhibit, which promises to be a great cultural event.
1902 OCAF Center Main Gallery
34 School Street
Watkinsville, Georgia
For more information, please call the OCAF Gallery at 706-769-4565 or
e-mail info@ocaf.com | Joe M. Ruiz Sept 18 - Oct 18 Reception Sept 18, 5:30-8pm  I'll be showing 25 of my most recent landscape paintings at Aurum Studios in downtown Athens in September. For an advance look at many of the images that will be in the show, please go to my new web-site, www.ruizartgallery.com Aurum Studios Ltd. | | | | | OCAF Members/Artists Show at Athens Academy
August 18 - October 10 Myers Gallery Bertelsmann Gallery |  | James Richards Paintings Kip Meyers Furniture/Sculpture Tom Witttenberg Photography Reception September 21st 2 to 4 PM Both galleries are located on the Athens Academy campus at 1281 Spartan Lane. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM For more information, please call 706-549-9225 | | Call for Artists |  | The Athens Area Arts Council along with Athens Transit and Athens-Clarke County are teaming up to host a design competition for 4 unique bus-shelter units to be installed along a major transportation artery of Athens. It is our intention that each shelter will serve the riders of Athens Clarke County and function as a piece of public art. For more information click here: | | Dear Dan,
September and October will be busy months. With a lot of information to cover in this month's newsletter I will be brief. Wine Fest is coming up and members will receive a deep discount, please see the section below. Lots of art shows, parties and a film festival are on their way, so take a look at all that's happening and we'll see you out and about! Joe M. Ruiz Executive Director OCAF | Final Days! Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational
One more day left before Perspectives is crated up until next year. You all should have received a coupon for 15% off your next purchases at Perspectives, if not just bring in a Perspectives advertisement for a local newspaper and that will serve the same purpose. By all accounts this year's show was successful. The all volunteer committee that produced it did as well or better than previous years, and set an example for all the other event committees here at OCAF. The volunteer turnout this year was phenomenal once again. Bob Marable wanted me to mention that he felt the process by which the volunteers were signed up went very well, and that the type of volunteers recruited were some of the most professional he'd seen. So, on behalf of the staff and Board of Directors here at OCAF, thanks to you all for, once again, supporting your community arts organization which helps makes life in Oconee County and the surrounding areas that much richer. Joe M. Ruiz Executive Director OCAF | Wine Fest Tickets - Now on Sale! This year's Fall Wine Fest promises to be the best in years. Short Road Home and the Athens "A" Train Band will provide musical entertainment for the day. Gosford Wine and the Rolling Pin will be doing cooking and pairing demonstrations. With 23 restaurants, 8 wineries & package stores participting this year, we've got a great line up. This year will also be different in that Terrapin Beer will also be sampling their product. So come on out and bring your friends and family to Ashford Manor for one of the most enjoyable afternoons all year long! OCAF Members now receive a reduced admission of $20! OCAF members must call the office during business hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM to sign up over the phone. Please feel free to stop by and purchase tickets here at the office. If you'd like to help us by selling these tickets at your place of work, you will receive a free ticket ($35.00 value) for every 8 tickets that you sell. Bundles of 8 can be sold for $200, that's only $25 per ticket. Silent Auction Donations are still needed for Wine Fest. Call the office for more information on how to donate.706-769-4565 or info@ocaf.com | 95 and Still Sharp as a Tack! 
Miss Louise Shearon's Birthday Party October 12th Please come out and help Miss Louise Shearon celebrate her ninety fifth birthday. Everyone is invited but you must RSVP by October 2nd to learn location and directions to the party. or call Michelle at (706)548-3948 | | Spaces Still Available in Workshops and Classes! If you've ever wanted to try a new medium or try art for the first time. There's no time like the present. OCAF School Streets Studio has art classes for all ages and levels including drawing, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic painting, folk art, sculpture, clay arts, paper making, book making and bag pipes. Click a link below to see full class schedules for Fall 2008 | | Free Gamblin Workshop Understanding Contemporary Oil Painting Materials  Glenn Brill, Artist Representative for Gamblin Artist's Colors, will present a practical, hands-on educational presentation on Gamblin Oil Colors. This 90 minute presentation will cover all aspects of oil paints, mediums and varnishes, including:
Color Theory and Practical Color Mixing
Navigating Color Space
Mineral vs. Modern Pigments
Understanding Color Names
Oil Paint Manufacturing
Professional Grade Oil Paint vs. Student Grade Oil Paint
Mediums and Varnishes
Indirect vs. Direct Painting Techniques
Supports, Sizing and Grounds
Studio Safety The goal of the presentation is not only to educate participants on oil paints but to provide information that will enable attendees to create their own personalized palette. All attendees will receive FREE Gamblin Product & Literature Samples.
All attending instructors will receive the Gamblin DVD, Navigating Color Space.
DATE: SEPT-30
PLACE: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
ROOM: To be announced
TIME: 4 PM to 5:30 PM Reception to follow RSVP: By Monday SEPT-29 @ 4 PM by calling the OCAF office at 706-769-4565 or e-mail to info@ocaf.com
| | SOUTHERN CIRCUIT TOUR OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS & OCONEE COUNTY
Sponsored by Oconee County The Southern Arts Foundation is partnering with Oconee County, OCAF, the City of Watkinsville, and the Oconee County Board of Education to host the 2008-2009 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. This tour begins in September and concludes in April. Each night of the tour, one film will be shown and the filmmaker or producer of the work will be in attendance. Following the film, a reception will be held where attendees can engage the filmmaker in dialogue or with questions about the work. The first film to be scheduled is: September 23, 2008
Ripe for Change (with Jed Riffe, producer)
This documentary explores the intersection of food and politics in California over the last 30 years, highlighting debates over agriculture and sustainability that have profound implications for all of America.
Admission is FREE All films will be shown at 7:00 pm at the North Oconee High School Auditorium | | If you have a newsworthy item, or questions about any of the information contained herein, please contact either one of us. Sincerely,
Joe M. Ruiz
Executive Director OCAF Cindy Farley Assistant Director OCAF | | |
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