Spotlight: The Jekyll Island Arts Association
The works of Richard Fricks will fill the gallery at Goodyear Cottage as the Jekyll Island Arts Association opens its next exhibit on March 17. Richard will demonstrate a wide range of media in his show of recent works, which will be on display through April 21.
Although Richard has found acrylics to be his favorite medium, he will also show pen and ink work and block prints, which celebrate nature. He likes to paint on heavy bond paper and dab many shades of the same color, one on top of the other, building up an interesting surface. Most of his time is spent painting, but when he wants a break, he turns to block printing. “Instead of adding paint to create images, one cuts away the images, then rolls on a color.” Richard’s style and variety of work will make an exciting exhibit for Goodyear Cottage, in Jekyll’s Historic District.
A special opportunity to meet the artist and view the exhibit will be the opening reception on March 23 from 1 - 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Regular shop and gallery hours are Mon - Fri noon - 4pm and weekends 10 - 4. Free admission, 635-3920.
The 2008 Jekyll Island Arts Festival is Friday - Sunday March 7-9. The hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the grounds of Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District. Admission is free. Members present their entries to be judged on Friday morning. The categories are painting, photography, pottery, woodcarving, fiber arts, porcelain arts, handicrafts and ceramics. The festival shop will feature many items for sale by members, and the café, brunswick stew and other favorites will be served! Be sure to peruse the bake sale for dessert. Marshgrass Bluegrass Band performs while you watch demonstrations by weavers, carvers, painters, and potters. Be sure to enter the raffle to win some of the donated art!
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