Founded 1984

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY, INC at the DEPOT December 2011

~ PROGRAMS ~
Southern Arts Society Officers
Officers for 2012 were elected at our meeting on Tuesday November 8th. Newly elected are: Camiel Bradshaw president, Bernice Chappell - vice president, Kathy Pope secretary, and Johnsie Reavis treasurer. Our 2012 Calendars were put together and everyone enjoyed a great covered dish supper.

~ IN THE GALLERIES ~ Reavis Gallery Dedication

On Sunday October 2 the main gallery at the Depot was dedicated and named in honor of longtime members Johnsie and Johnny Reavis and daughter Jewel Reavis. President Bernice Chappell and Vice President Camiel Bradshaw made the presentation at the Gateways to the South reception. Since SASI acquired the depot in 2002, the Reavis family has been instrumental in overseeing and doing the renovations, getting grants, and keeping the building open. Johnsie said this has truly been a labor of love and an honor for us to give back to the community. Johnsie is Charter Member of SASI and has been treasurer since the group was founded in 1984. Jewel was the first Program Chair, and both have been very active throughout the years. Johnny was enlisted to help when the renovations began and he has been a constant presence helping with building maintenance and attending various events.

SASI Christmas Party

All SASI members are invited to our annual holiday party on Thursday December 15th at 6:30. Bring a covered dish or desert to share. For our gift exchange this year, members are asked to bring an original gift of artwork preferably one you have made or it could be purchased in our own Art For Christmas gift gallery hint, hint! No matter the source, we would like gifts to be hand made, valued at $20 or under. Everyone Please come out and help us celebrate a very successful year at the depot! The More the Merrier!

Shutter Light Group Meetings

(The photography club of Southern Arts Society) The photo club Save our Resources! meeting on Tuesday November 15 is 'show and tell' night for members to show any part of GET THE NEWSLETTER VIA E-MAIL their lives to the group, and of course photography too. No meeting in December. Everyone is invited to the Send SASI party on December 15. request to: Shutter Light Group meets the third Tuesday southernartssociety@gmail.com each month. Social Time 6:30 Program 7:00 Visitors are Welcome! Bringsubject line. Put Southern Arts in a friend!

~ Art For Christmas ~

Southern Arts Society (SASI) has turned the entire depot into a shoppers dream for unique local handmade objects. Art for Christmas offers an eclectic mix of fine art and heirloom quality crafts for purchase. SASI members have worked all year to bring you their best work for the holiday shopping season. One of those works of art is their 2012 Calendar, which the members print by hand each year. The theme for the 2012 calendar is Aesops Fables. Each month illustrates a different story from the classic tales. The calendar sale is the main fundraiser for Southern Arts Society, supporting their art programs at the depot and giving college scholarships to local Cleveland County students. Throughout the depot, youll find a variety of artful objects from hand woven rugs and carved walking sticks, to paintings and hand thrown pottery. Skillful hands have worked magic from start to finish with original and artful designs that you will not find in any department store. When you drink your morning coffee out of a handmade mug, and check the date on the hand printed calendar, you will remember the artists and know that you are supporting the local economy. Giving a present that was made by a true artisans hand is a most personal and thoughtful gift. Art for Christmas runs through Dec 31.

The Spinning Yarns at Gaston Co. Museum

Spindles - detail

Shirley and Renee in 2008

The Spinning Yarns: Textile Stories in Painting created by sisters Shirley Calhoun Williams (deceased) and Renee Calhoun Matthews, began while researching their family history after the passing of their father. They decided to preserve the childhood memories they shared as a textile workers daughter and to honor all textile workers in our area. Their mother, who began working in the cotton mills at
the age of fourteen and continued working for nearly fifty years, is represented in many of the pieces. Originally

shown in 2008 at Southern Arts Society, Spinning Yarns is on exhibit through January 15, 2012 at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., Dallas, NC. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am5pm, Sat 10am3pm.

Are We There Yet? at Lincoln Cultural Ctr

SASI members Brenda Bostian and C.M. Kakassy are featured along with local artists Ginny H. Boyd and Lynn Dermott in the exhibit Are We There Yet? An Aesthetic Journey at the Lincoln Cultural Center Art Galleries, 403 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC. through December 25.

~ Gateways To The South ~

Awards were presented on Sunday October 2, at the opening reception for our annual Gateways to the South exhibit and competition. Our judge was Brent Skidmore, Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Craft Studies at UNC-Asheville. Eighty seven works of art were entered for the competition. Winners were: First Place ($200) Ginny H. Boyd for "Underground RR", Second Place ($150) Lori McAdams for "Bookstore on Courthouse Square, Lincolnton", Third Place ($75) Jewel P. Elliott for "Battle of Kings Mountain, 10-071780". Merit Awards ($50 each) went to Gary A. Shelley "Rhododendrons and Quiet Waters", Ellen Devenny "White Lace and Calicos", and Bonita Lowe "Behind the Brick Wall". Exhibit dates: Oct 2 - Nov 11.

OFFICERS 2012
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Camiel Bradshaw Bernice Chappell Kathy Pope Johnsie Reavis Bonnie Price Lorene Lovell Jo Ann Ford Beth Caveny Kathy Pope Camiel Bradshaw Jewel Reavis Bernice Chappell Ray Clemmer Jewel Elliott & Jennifer Borja Ray Clemmer 704-739-6234 704-739-5723 704-739-2373 704-739-2056 704-482-3064 704-825-0698 704-629-5929 704-739-8616 704-739-2373 704-739-6234 803-448-4578 704-739-5723 704-739-6526 704-538-7414 704-435-5902 704-739-6526

COMMITTEES
Calendars Education Gift Shop Historian Library Maintenance Exhibits Public Relations ShutterLight Photog. Social Webmaster

~ Visual Harvest at Gaston College ~

Several SASI members won awards at Visual Harvest juried art competition in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery at Gaston College. James Norman won best of show, Barbara ONeal Davis, Randy Herring and Amy Totzke received Merit Awards and Lorene Lovell received a purchase award. Visual Harvest is sponsored by the Gaston County Art Guild and runs through December 16 at the Rauch Gallery on the Gaston College campus in Dallas. Gallery hours: Mon Thurs 9 am-5 pm and Fri 9 am-2 pm.

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~ CLASSES ~
If you have suggestions or would like to teach a class email Education Chair Lorene Lovell at stargazerstudio@hotmail.com or phone 704-825-0698. Ongoing Pottery Classes with Ben Davison Tues. & Thurs. from 7-9 pm beginning November 3rd. Cost is $85 for eight weeks plus the price of the clay. Beginners or Intermediate potters welcome, Wheel and hand-built offered. Classes are ongoing and students can join at any scheduled class time. Details: Ben Davison 704-678-7827. Next class begins in January.

~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~
Hosts - We need hosts to keep the Depot and gift shop open. Our main host, Hilda Paysour is leaving in December so we need to fill the calendar. We would like to have two persons on duty at all times. Call Bernice Chappell if you can host 704-739-5723. Thank you Hilda for all your work! Gift Shop - Call Jo Ann Ford if you are interested in helping with sales in the Gift Shop. 704-629-5929 Fence and Courtyard Project We will continue painting the fence and working on the courtyard as weather allows. To volunteer, call Camiel Bradshaw at 704-0739-6234. Fire Hydrants City wide volunteers are needed to artfully paint city fire hydrants. Camiel has the proper paint (for a small fee) you need to come up with a design.

~ MEMBERSHIP ~
Dues are payable January 1st each year. Individual Membership is $25 and Family Membership is $35. We hope you will consider joining at the Supporting level of $50 or above. Your additional support is needed for upcoming projects and programs. Members get discounted entry fees to exhibits, and workshops.

~ January 2012 Exhibit ~

The art of Dennis Shook will be in the Reavis Gallery, with an opening reception Saturday night, January 7th.

~ PLANNING MEETING Dec. 28 ~

Put your thinking caps on help plan for the future. Well brainstorm for programs, classes, fundraising and more. Everyone is welcome - Wednesday Dec. 28 at 6:30 pm.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY, INC. at the Depot P.O. BOX 334 301 N. PIEDMONT AVE. KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 704.739.5585
Depot/Gallery Hours: Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 4pm Thurs 10am - 9pm open studios, and Sat 11am - 3pm Open Sundays thru Dec 18, 1-4pm. ~ ART TRACKS ~ Dec. 15 Thurs. - SASI Christmas Party Dec. 28 Wed. SASI Planning Meeting Jan. 3 Tues. SASI General Meeting Jan. 7 Sat. Opening Reception art of Dennis Shook Jan 17 Tues. Shutter Light General Meeting Events are free and at the Depot unless noted otherwise ($)